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“widicker plugs”? “bull bar army issue spare motor”?
“army comes with widicker plugs and bull bar army issue spare motor trans and tcase as is will split up 650 $ for truck and 350 $ for my spare drivetrain 900 or best offer for both truck and spare everything thanks please reply with text to 646 710 0665”
http://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/cto/2063169804.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
This appears in good shape.
“Good condition. Tow Bar – trailer hitch – back seat with storage area – seat belts – new battery.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
I check out this jeep today, though didn’t drive it. This is an interesting build. It appears to have a boxed-in CJ-5 frame and gas tank, with out-boarded rear springs. The front springs appear stock. This has both power brakes and power steering, with the power steering unit nicely installed (in other words, someone knew what they were doing). The grill has a thin strip added to is so it could be extended forwards about 2 inches, though not one my favorite mods, it was done neatly. The tines have been removed from the Grille and the radiator is right up against it.
I think the body is actually the front of the one body and the back of another body, which explains the seam in the side. The hat channels appear in good shape. The side steps have been cut a little as part of the joining process, however, I think a buyer could put some diamond plating side pieces that will nicely hide all that. The dash sports the single later model CJ-3B speedometer. The body has been lifted about 1-2″ off the frame.
This has a single lever transfercase with the turbo tranny. It also has a Pontiac(?) center console of some kind. The top looks to be in good condition. This has a roll bar, though the tube might be 3″ tubing. The jeep has mud guards on the driver’s side, but are missing them on the passenger side.
With some body work, this would probably be a good runner. So, 1947 is as accurate as any other year for this build.
This looks like a good price. If you want me to look at it, let me know.”
UPDATE: I did a little more research and finally found this photo at the CJ-3B Page. There is a complete discussion of the history of the CJ-3B, including a note that the CJ-3B has a custom body extension and a Sears top was purchased that was also custom extended. It’s a good story to read.
I’m not sure where this image might have originated, but I spotted it at expeditionportal.com.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This looks like a good price.
“All original. Runs great. Used as hunting vehicle.”
UPDATE: This appears to have been sold. Was priced at $1000!
(11/13/2010) This looks like a good buy in Southern Texas.
“2 Willys Jeeps – A ’61 with blue title and do not know the year of the other jeep. Both were running (4cyl engines) but have been sitting for a long time and need work. Good restoration project or part them out. Both for $1,000.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1300.
It is rough, but runs.
“1957 Willys Universal Jeep CJ-3B for Sale, $1300.00 Good motor, 4-wheel drive works good. Working winch. Fair tires. Great buy for deer lease!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(10/27/2010) This looks pretty good for the price. It includes a rear PTO. I’m guessing it runs …
“FOR SALE or trade 1953 Willy’s CJ-3B, rare option bench seat and rear PTO Winch, would like to trade for 660 Grizzly or 500 Polaris, may consider other utility 4×4”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Auctioned.
There are a couple interesting issues with this CJ-3B. First, note the unusual windshield, which almost appears chopped down. Second, note the fenders; These just don’t look quite right. I’m even wondering if they are plywood?
The image below does provide a pretty good shot of that left front frame rail and it looks pretty clean, suggesting the frame is in really good shape. The body also looks pretty straight, which adds to my confusion about the fenders.
I’m not sure how rare these are in Canada, but I suspect they are as rare there as they are in the U.S.
“1980 J54 (CJ3B Willys Jeep) made by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, 4RD5 Diesel, Dana drive train, rear LSD. 250 337 5352”
http://comoxvalley.en.craigslist.ca/cto/2049071096.html
(08/14/09) It looks pretty nice.
“1953 Willys Jeep – CJ. Electrical converted to 12-volt. Fully restored and runs really well. It’s time to pass the jeep along to someone else who will have as much fun with it as we have had!”
http://www.vponlineauctions.com/cgi-bin/mnlist.cgi?vponline9/3
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(10/31/2010) Those funky seats need to go, but otherwise this looks like a good price.
“American classic .. just replaced steering gear box and new clutch and is fully functional. Lots of replaced parts, lights and signals all work. You will love driving this one! Must sell, reasonable offers considered. Title in hand.”
