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UPDATE: Still Available
(08/14/2014) Needs a little work, but looks solid. Has a few updates.
“1949 Willies Jeep Very Little rust– V8 327 –lock out front hubs
needs very little work.. a brake wheel cylinder ..? and exhaust..has new mufflers just need put on
$3250 OBO.? trades for ? possable”
http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4705923797.html
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $3900.
Has some updates.
“1950 Willys Cj3a, 60’s Buick Nailhead 255ci V6, electronic ignition, new battery and starter, fresh tune up, full roll cage, 4 speed trans with the rare Warn overdrive option, runs great! Brand new Bestop Tigertop ($850) soft top and doors. $3900 obo”
Has a rear PTO setup. I don’t see a rear gearbox.
“For sale is an early 1949 Willys CJ-3A Jeep. First line of production in 1949. It has the original engine, .030, # 3J20935. Original Transmission, Tranfer Case and PTO, rear drive type, not for forward winch.
There is a body tag; #;19387 on the firewall just below the Serial # tag that was only used on very early production CJ-3A Jeeps.
Engine and maybe transmission will need to be re-built. Radiator looks good. Will have clear title.
This is a restoration project.”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4707169054.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,950
I purchased this 1951 Willys CJ-3A from a Willys enthusiast in Prescott, Arizona. At the time, I planned to buy a cabin in Prescott and store it there, to enjoy on weekends. My plans changed, and the Willys is in my garage in Phoenix. I am not able to use it like I planned. I love the little thing and don’t have to sell it, but someone should own it who can use and enjoy it as these vehicles were meant to be used and enjoyed.
Here is the March, 2013 ad to which I responded:
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Seller notes it needs body work, but nothing obvious based on the pics.
“1953 CJ3A For Sale Or Trade. Jeep Has A 1966 289 V8 In It. It Runs And Drives Just Fine. Could Use Body Work Rust On Fenders And Hood”
http://bend.craigslist.org/bar/4702584780.html
Runs and drives.
“I selling 1952 Willys jeep it runs drives good dose need body work and brakes .i am asking 1,500 obo I am willing to trade and some cash only people really interested”
http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/4689952339.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9800.
(09/23/2014) Mostly stock CJ-3A powered by a Ford 289.
“About this Jeep:
We took this 1949 Willy’s CJ-3A in on trade from a Marine. Normally, the early 50’s jeeps would be outfitted with a L4-134 CID (2.2L) 4-cyl engine that made 60 HP. This jeep went though a restoration about 10 years back, and decisions were made. The jeep would be brought back to original it’s glory with one exception – the 60 horsepower engine would be replaced with a high output V8 from a Ford Mustang – a 289 4-bbl v8 producing 271 hp! 4WD with newer tires and runs out great, paint could use some touch up in spots.
Looks solid, but not ‘completely stock’. A steering box has been added and wiring updated with fuses. Looks solid.
“This is the Jeep you want…it has never been butchered or modified, it is completely stock. I am the 3rd owner. The only modifications that I have done is install Saginaw steering and Warn front hubs. The engine has a very fresh complete overhaul professionally done with approximately 5000 miles. It comes with a metal half cab with metal doors and soft doors. I hate to part with it but it is time for something different.”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/4696393753.html
Looks like some bondo on the driver side. Unclear what modifications the seller is eluding to.
“Clean title, running, original owner parts receipts with modifications done by professional mechanic shop. Comes with manual and top”
http://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/4657239650.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1800.
(08/18/2014) That front bumper sure is twisted! Runs and drives.
“1949 cj3a Willys running last summer. Engine runs good no smoke. Frame is solid. had plans to rebuild just have no time. Needs starter and fuel tank. Might be interested in trade for 4×4 atv.”
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/4694990873.html
