UPDATE:  Price dropped to $2000

(12/06/2010) It’s a 53 with a 63 title, the reasons for that isn’t explained.

“I have a 53 cj3b for sale runs drives has new brakes on it and lines, 4 wheel drive works runs good. its pretty rust free but definatly has been around as it shows lots of scars. would like to get 2200obo it has a 63 title and is clear and tags are current and good till 2011. not top frame or back seat, has new front glass and seal. this is a high hood jeep with the overhead valve motor in it. its a little different and you dont see them around much. please contact me if you are interested. email text or call me. brad seven six zero 855 three six six five”

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/2118601398.html

This doesn’t look too bad; if the price is right this might be a good project.

“1956 Willys CJ3B. Original working warn winch, good tires, body is rough and needs to be restored. This jeep was running until about 10 months ago. It has been sitting behind my house since I have not had time to work on it. With a little work it could be running again soon. I need this out of my back yard! I have all the manuals and some parts that will go with it.The first reasonable offer will get this Jeep. Please email me with any questions.”

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2099687187.html

UPDATE:  Price dropped to $1000

(11/24/2010) This looks like a serious project.

“Though partially dismantled, this 1955 Jeep CJ3B is in fair condition but needs a new tub. Someone in its past really took good care of it but put carpeting on the floor. The person I bought it from had left it sitting outside for a couple of years so the wet carpet rotted the floors. The frame underneath is in great condition still. The original motor is complete but not running. It also has a PTO winch.

All-in-all, it would not be hard to restore or upgrade this little monster. I bought this 3B about 3 years ago, parked it in my garage, and started taking it apart. Around the same time, I took on a new job that has since absorbed the majority of my life. So now I feel I must get rid of some projects, this being one of them.”

I’ve placed some pictures in flickr at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26862575@N03/sets/72157625466642028/

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/2093028328.html