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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: Was $8000. **SOLD** Looks like it has a Muller Top.
(08/30/2010) Here’s an unusual CJ.
“1946 WIllys CJ2A Jeep custom built. Chev V8, power steering, Rancho suspension, lockers, 5.38 gears, electric overdrive, 33″ new mud terrains, Warn 8,000 lb. winch, custom SS dash with full guages, heater, CB radio, AM/FM stero, Cooper removable top, half doors, and much more! This Jeep is for the serious Jeep builder and off roader only.”
It looks like this has an unusual dash.
“SUMMER FUN AND A GREAT TOY!!!!!!! Jeep is in GREAT condition, has a small noise in the motor, the rest of the running gear is in good shape….. Interior is in great shape….Needs a new home, WE ARE SELLING DUE TO HAVING TO MANY TOYS $2000.00 OBO Call Ken @ 406-595-7188.”
http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/2259443173.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
his sports a fiberglass body with, possibly, a custom windshield with larger glass (it seems like it is bigger than a CJ-3B windshield. Note the unusual windshield clamps.
“1948 Willy’s
Fiberglass body
late model Buick V6 and mid-60’s drivetrain with PTO wench
CD player
alter grip V-tread Goodyear Radials
Rack and pinion steering
banks long tube headers
4 barrell intake carb
hydrolic clutch
dual CNC master cylinders
white in color
with tow bar and hitch
Dealer’s personal toy”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200
(10/31/2010) This flattie has seen a number of updates.
“Up for sale is a 1948 Willys Jeep 4X4. Has a 350HP Chevy 350 with corvette heads and headers, and Demon carb. Ford 9′ rearend and Dana 44 front with Warn locking hubs and power assisted disc brakes. Has new canvas top and doors, Interior is clean with full rollcage and custom dash with autometer guages. This jeep has lots of power.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s a very nice build.
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I have had this Jeep for the past 18 years and am the second owner. It is in very good shape being a Calif. vehicle all of its life WITH NO RUST. The 3B is in very good condition but not a “show car” it does have a few bumps and bruises but NEVER BEEN ABUSED. The 3B is very capable off road and I have been to such places as Moab UT, Rubicon Trail in CA, Ducey Trail CA, Pismo Beach, Dumont Dunes and numerous other trail in CA, UT, AZ. The 3B will stay with the newer CJ5, Wrangler, and any other 4×4 off road, 4×4, rock crawling or in the sand dunes ( I just wish I had paddle tires at times ) …”
UPDATE: Still Available
(11/01/2010) Check out the defrost system on this rig. Anyone know if this is an aftermarket product or custom? This has a variety of updates.
“Quality project just about finished, totally updated drivetrain, 3000 miles since ground-up rebuild, no cancer
Buick V-6 w/headers
T 18 4Spd Transmission
Spicer 20 Transfer
Dana 30 Front axle w/ disc brakes
Dana 44 Rear axle w/ limited slip
Saginaw Steering
Suspension lift
Heater/ Defroster
Synchronous Wipers
Custom Front and Rear reciever bumpers
New soft top
New bikini top
Full rollcage
Tow bar
Spare Tire/Gas Can rack”
http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/2069515549.html
UPDATE: Was $6500. **SOLD**
This has an unusual approach to creating a dash for a fiberglass body.
“Selling my ’51 cj. It has a 225 v6, original t90 3 speed transmission, spicer 18 transfer case, dana 44 rear axle. The front axle is an upgraded dana 30. Everything works great just had carb and ignition tuned. Body is fiberglass. Asking $6500, but price is negotiable. Will possibly consider trade for toyota fj 60 or other toyota landcruisers”
UPDATE: This now lives on the East Coast. I got to examine it up close at the 2013 Bantam Festival. The work is excellent. It was bought for $9000. It has more of a surrey look to it now.
I used the IMCDb.org site to attempt to locate an image of the jeep to the right from a shot in the movies. You can see a DJ-3A from Blue Hawaii (not a very good shot). Or the same shot enhanced and cropped to the left. Here’s a link to a shot of the Nutty Professor’s DJ-3A.
This flat fender (the one on the right) falls into the ‘unusual jeep’ category. Apparently, it’s a movie star!
“ALL METAL AND 1,885 POUNDS. I’AM THE THIRD OWNER AND THE BUILDER,,THE WILLYS WAS A FRAME OFF RESTORATION ELEVEN YEARS AGO IT HAS A CHEVY 4.3 HIPO V6 ROLLER ENGINE AND A TURBO HYDRO 350 TRANS WITH A DANA 44 373 REAR END,,,CENTERLINE CONVOPRO EIGHT INCH WIDE WHEELS WITH DUNLOP 245-60-15 RADIALS,,,STAINLESS STEEL BUMPERS,,,CHROME TRACTION BARS,,,,CHROME COMPETITION ENGINEERING WHEELIE BARS,,,TILT STEERING COLUMN WITH A BILLIT STEERING WHEEL,,,STEWART / WARNER GAUGES,,,STERIO,,,GELL CELL BATTERY,,,TWO TOPS AND A FEW EXTRA THINGS PRICE IS REDUCED TO $ 9,000.00 PART TRADE CONSIDERED ONE ITEM I’AM LOOKING FOR IS A TRAILER WITH TWO AXELS AND ELECTRIC BRAKES THAT CAN HAUL A SMALLER SUV.”
UPDATE: Was $2900. **SOLD**
That’s an interesting dash approach.
“project, 80% complete. dana 44s front &rear, olds V 6 moved 10″ foward, boxed frame, CJ7 left springs front & rear, rear springs are outboard position, power steering,rool bar, seats with custom brackets, st.st. custom dash for gauges that swings out, front & rear axels have been foward and back one & half inches, tilt steering wheel.”
The Utah Bureau spotted this interesting find. It appears the seller has had to drop the price from the original $4500. It looks like it sports an aftermarket dash. The seller indicates it has been driven little and there’s some ‘project’ involved, however it sure looks good on the outside! It also has on overdrive.
“Rock Crawler – ’54 military jeep with V8 conversion. 307 Chevy with 327 steel crank and forged flat pistons, 487 heads. Warn all range over-drive, 538 gears, dual Flow Master exhaust. Full roll cage, 4 point harness – 33” tires. Interior has been redone. Runs strong but hasn’t been drives for years. A good “project” Jeep. Call Jack @ 617-697-5745″
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=2954640
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(04/17/2010) Lots of quality work on this ‘old’ willys. The builder made an unusual decision with the dash. Note the packaging, with the PTO and parts in a suitcase, stuff in mini filing containers, and more. There are a TON of pics to review.
“Well built Jeep that has 3000 proven miles on it. The man that we got this Jeep from told us it took 18 Months and over $20K plus his Hrs to Build this Fun Little Jeep. This is no ordinary Jeep as you will read in the following. Buick 225 CU.IN. V-6 Engine with an OffenHauser Intake, Edelbrock 4 Barrel Carb [ 500 CFM ] , Crane Cam, HEI Ignition, backed by a 350 Turbo Transmission. Also Sporting , 4WD, DANA 27 Front Axle with Hub Locks, DANA 44 Rear Axle with 3:73 Gears, Spicer Dual Range Transfer and 11″ Drum Brakes. Body and Paint are Gorgeous, Custom Seats, Custom Dash, Seatbelts, Full Autometer Gauges, Dual Exhaust with Cherry Bomb Type Mufflers and Chrome Wheels. Dual Electric Windshield Wipers, Tilt Steering, Power Steering, Auxiluary Electric Cooling Fan, Tachometer, Roll Bar, 4″ Windshield Drop, Driving Lights, Dual Mirrors,Stainless Bumper, Grille Guard, Winch Plate, Tow Bar Set-up and Bimini Convertible Top . Just grab the Boom-Box, the Picnic Basket and head out for a day of fun. This is the Ultimate in Fun, its Cute , its Quick and even the Wife can Scoot around in this with the ease of Automatic Transmission and Power Steering. Heres Quality, well put together, just add gas and you have years of showing off your very Unique Toy !”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This is a good looking flat fender.
“This is a 1953 Jeep Willys CJ3A. There is NO RUST the body was all redone! The motor is a AMC 360 runs great was rebuilt about 12,000 miles ago. Has A 3 Speed Tranny. This winter the whole jeep was tore all apart and here are a list of things that were done … (see all the items done to this at ebay).”
This is a well done rebuild with a variety of interesting mods. It’s worth a look through many of the images.
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
“It’s time sell this beauty and pass it on to the next owner. I’ve had this for three years and need to part with it. Getting married and need some cash for the honeymoon. (Yeah – roll your eyes, it’s OK) This jeep turn heads and receives compliments all the time. I’ve had a lot of work done to it over the years. New tires with 300 miles on them. New starter, alternator, carburator, radiator (aluminum), stainless steel firewall (Very nice) and tons of little extras to make it sharp. Engine: 65-67 Buick Special V6 225. Common after market jeep engine. (So I’m told) Rebuilt in December 2008 with 145 miles on the rebuild. (It’s hard to drive a jeep in the rain in Oregon) The company that rebuilt the engine went out of business in January 2009 (Auto Link – Gresham, OR). It has two areas where it drips oil. One – Head gasket needs to be replaced. Two – plug behind engine….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200
This looks nice. It’s got some nice upgrades.
“48 Willys CJ-2a in beautiful condition. Buick 3.7 V6 with 4-barrel carb, original twin stick T-case and 3-speed transmission, power steering, heater, full cage with nice paint. Nice new top and 31″ tires, bikini top as well. One of the nicer flattys you’ll see around and gets lots of compliments. Moving to Utah and can’t bring it with. Runs perfect.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This has some interesting features. The wide rimmed fiberglass body with no tailgate is unusual. I’ve only seen the wide rimmed fiberglass bodys with tailgates. The exhaust feature is something I haven’t seen either. It appears to allow the drive to automatically switch between a direct header versus a muffler. My concern with this jeep is the roll cage attached to the rear wheel wells instead of the frame.
“1946 Willys Jeep for sale. Great condition. Runs great. 2 Wheel Drive. Chevy 350 small block built by Hines Race Engines in Cleves, OH. Automatic transmission, fiberglass body. Dual Flowmaster exhaust with electric exhaust cut-outs. New windshield, Daytona tires are like new. Edlebrock carburetor. Moroso valve covers and air filter. 373 rear end. Five point racing harness in the driver’s seat. Some very small chips in the paint which are shown in the pictures. I have pictures, drawings, and receipts from the build. Mileage on title lists 75,000 but actual mileage is unknown. Light weight and fast.”
This article about Randy Lawson’s build appeared in the 1994 Off-Road Magazine. It took Randy 15 years to redo his CJ-3A. Unfortunately, I don’t have a before picture. Some of the details not mentioned in the short article on this page include the following:
Was listed at $10,000
I like the day-glo color and the safari window. Though slightly impractical, the dash is installed nicely. Plenty of details to like about this jeep. This may be a bit much to pay for a drive train without much updated (perhaps it’s rebuilt?).
“This 1964 Kaiser 3B is a “High Hood” with a very clean Chevy 350. We have updated the dash with new gauges and wire. It is still four wheel drive with little mods to gearing. This jeep has always been garaged and well maintained. The windshield it very rare due the the “Safari” style windows. We have a set of rear paddle tires (Sand Tires Unlimited) with rims. Still have the original soft top and soft doors.”