This has a set of Husky hubs! Perhaps this was a CJ-3A trencher at one point, given the extended wheel wells, but I think the bed is in too good of shape for that to be the case.
CJ-3A Research Archives
Year? Flattie Show Low, AZ $800
Given the cage, there appears to be some value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/598456587249167/
“I bought this back in October planning on making it a fun project, since then plans have changed and I don’t have time for it. It’s a 42 willies with a shortened Ford 9inch rear end has motor mounts for a small block 350, hood and grill are included as well , also has a clean title asking 800 obo.”

CJ-2A, CJ-3A & MB Bodies Delta, CO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD**
None include titles.
“I have 3 flat fender tubs for Rat projects. Blue and pink $ 200 each. The MB tub $400. They need floors. No titles. Delta Colorado. Other parts available”
1951 CJ-3A/MB Montrose, CO $2500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/23/2019) This seems to be a mix of an MB/GPW body and CJ parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/319634972021705/
“1951 Willys flatfender Jeep
Buick oddfire v6
Muncie tranny
Runs, drives, and titled in Colorado
Located in Montrose”
1950 CJ-3A Russian River, CA $2000
Runs, but smokes.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/monte-rio-1950-cj3a/6826556573.html
“1950 Cj3A
4cyl flathead with a t90 3 speed tranny
Fresh rebuilt carb
Entire brake system is brand new
New front pinion bearing
Out of dmv system but I have the pink
The Bad:
The previous owner had this motor bored .060 over at a machine shop but did not touch the head. I believe the head is slightly warped and letting water into cylinder 3. If I had the time I would have it machined and have a good running jeep but I have too many projects. This jeep DOES run just smokes because of the head.
2000$ as is or 2500$ with a saturn overdrive unit.
Will be sold on stock wheels and tires.”
1951 CJ-3A Oceano, CA $10,000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,000.
(05/27/2018) This must have a Navy plate. Did any 3A’s come with the 2/3 1/3 seats?
https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/grover-beach-willys-jeep/6827104016.html
“Rare navy edition Willy’s Jeep. Nice Jeep runs and drives no major rust.”
1942? Flattie Kelso, WA $8000
Looks like a good build.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2265335440419025/
“42 Willie’s 8000 obo trade? classic, chopper, what ya got”
1953 CJ-3A? JeepRod Hermosa Beach, CA $5000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000
(11/04/2018) The diamond plate across the bottom of the windshield is unusual
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/331268117676443/
“Totally customized 53 Willy’s Jeep
New everything!
Chevy V6 , automatic disc brakes, power steering, aluminum gas tanks.
Craigers runs great!”
1949 CJ-3A Medford, OR $6000
Did I already list this? I couldn’t find it if I did.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1232736206894726/
“49 flat finder 302 runs great 33″ tires”
Jeep-A-Loader
UPDATE: This is the original patent for the Jeep-a-Loader! The application was first filed on February 07, 1955, by the Minneapolis Freeman Mfg, Co. (Out of Minneapolis??). I am guessing that the Jeep-A-Loader Corporation was a subsidiary or offshoot from the above parent company. The drawing shows that the Jeep-A-Loader was designed to fit over a CJ-3B (perhaps a CJ-5 as well), though the only one I’ve seen documented is fitted on a CJ-3A.
The filing date likely means this was manufactured around 1955, plus or minus a year. The patent was granted February 11, 1958.
This photo is from 2009:
From June 2008: A reader named Ed sent me some pics of a rare find he just purchased: A front end loader for a jeep from a manufacturer called Jeep-a-Loader. The serial number is 1001. The hydraulics system is powered by a Hy-lo hydraulic pump, which has been used to power other Willys devices. You can see an example of a Hy-lo pump here and here. Here are some pics below.






























