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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6800.
It looks nice. It appears the drain holes at the steps have been eliminated.
“looks like new with new reams and tires, 4cy. flat head”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
This is probably pretty stock.
“1951 Jeep Willys CJ3A; L134 engine, 6v floor start. Jeep runs well and is in good condition.”
I think this is a CJ-3A of some vintage.
“1946 Willys Jeep. No title – parts jeep $500. Please call 843-812-3689”
http://hiltonhead.craigslist.org/cto/2019978908.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $7500.
Here’s a very rare Willys. If the serial number is correct, it is 1 of 2 known of this model, though it has been ‘re accessorized” into a standard CJ-3A.
My investigation into this topic started tonight after Dan spotted this ad. He said, ‘check out the serial number because I think it is a Tractor Jeep’.
I copied there first part of the serial number (451-GD1) and pasted it into Google and hoped for the best. Seconds later, I had my answer. It turns out, the CJ-3A.com website had all the info I needed. There’s an entire page about both the Jeep Tractor and the Farm Jeep, both ‘farm’ versions of the CJ-3A introduced in 1951 and designed specifically for farms.
The standard CJ-3A serial number beings with 451 GB1, while the Farm Jeep uses 451 GC1 and the Tractor Jeep uses 451 GD1. The ‘Farm Jeep’ was intended both for farm use and general purpose use and the ‘Tractor Jeep’ was designed exclusively for Farm use, eliminating a variety of items, including “front shocks, a spare tire, windshield, tailgate, headlights, fuel-pump booster, speedometer, and horn”
The CJ-3A.com site reports that only 1 451-GD1 has been documented. If everything checks out, this will be the second one found. You can see a close up of the serial number plate here.
So, the next time you check out a CJ-3A, double check that serial number.
“This is a solid and strong jeep. It has a unique serial number – 451-GD1 10036.
Engine is a L-134 “Go Devil” – 4 cyl iron block.
Transmission – Dana 18
Front Axle – Dana 25
Rear Axle – Dana 44″
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
I’m not sure if this runs or not. It does have a bobcat fiberglass hood though.
“The is a project that could be really cool….. It comes with a new body, new 36″ TSL’s, centered dana 44 rear with lockright, dana 35 front with lockright, 3 racing style seats, painless wiring harness, new aluminum radiator, soft top with doors, and a few other things. The price is $2800”
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: Was $350. **SOLD**
“my toy need to go baby on the way taking bids starting bids $350 call 765 499 4234 it run three yrs ago”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500
(09/21/2010) I have never heard of a middle seat for a CJ-3A. I did a search, but couldn’t find anything.
“I have for sale a 1951 Willy’s Overland CJ3A Jeep. It is a 4×4 with Hi-Lo range. The motor is a 289 Mustang Special. The jeep has been restored with original paint color inside and out. Mostly all original outside of the motor. It is equipped with:
Ramsey PTO winch
2 v-belt pulleys on the drive shaft (very rare)
Heater
Wipers
Gauges including a tach – all work
Lights and turn signals
Tow bar
Driver and Passenger seats plus the small seat in between (This is very rare)
New exhaust system
New brakes
Tires are “Vogue Custom Built Tyre” and are steel belted radials clean to the rims.
Canopy top was made for a sunshade
A new Kayline Convertible top – never used
This jeep is one of a kind. Like new condition with plenty of power. Contact Charley at 417-926-5846″
http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/2009021975.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(06/11/2010) It looks in good shape, despite the odd paint job.
“I have a jeep willys cj3a. I think it is a 51 but not 100% on that. It runs needs a carb tune up I have to have the choke out a little to run smooth. My daughters and I drive it all around our property we love this thing it will go anywhere. It is all original even has the Willys Overland from Toledo ohio metal plate still on the dash. It also still has the metal plates on the dash that tell you how to shift it. I hate to get rid of it but I have no choice have another baby on the way and need the money. Everything works on it 4 wheel drive high and low. We hop in it and drive it alot and we have alot of fun in it but it has to go. Being all original it would make a great rebuild or just one you can jump in and drive the way it is. would also make a great hunting buggy i used it for that to. I am asking $3700”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/2010196683.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
This might be a good parts jeep. The windshield and frame look good.
“NO TITLE. 1949-51 Willys Jeep CJ-3A. Last registered in 1988. According to the guy I bought it from, it was being used for pulling a brush hog (mowing) until recently and the last registered owner was in the West Texas (Abilene) area. Jeep is intact with good windshield, headlight bezels, grill, hood and other parts. Also, engine is dis-assembled but appears to be complete. It is a flathead 4 cyl. As you can see, all tires are on the vehicle and hold air; spare is also mounted on the side and appears that it is new, although weathered. Plenty of good parts available; transmission and transfer case; engine; front and rear axles; tow bar and rear step with trailer hitch, and a PTO. According to my internet research, this was specifically built as a farm use vehicle, hence the PTO and what appears to be a belt drive. I bought this from a friend who became disabled and needed the money, but I have too many other projects to take on this one at this time. Questions? e-mail me.
