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There appears to be some good value here.
“no motor no trans. good body 520-406-6125”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/2748184285.html
UPDATE: Back in May of 2011 Mike forwarded me the below ad. This morning Craig pointed out that Dan over at Hemmings did a nice article about the stainless bodies along with the seller of these kits.
The buyer apparently bought out a stainless supplier in the Philippines. Call the seller for more info.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $4300.
(11/06/2011) This looks like a good price.
“All original, no rust. 4 cylinder with a three speed. Runs good. Very rare. Located in Upland. Call Lou for more information.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
This needs an engine/tranny/tc. It’s worth a look.
“53 Willy’s Jeep with title. No engine or transmission or transfer case. I do have a 4 speed and np208 that I will throw in if wanted”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“You are bidding on a frame off completely restored Willys CJ3b. This jeep is a 1954 CJ3b that was totally stripped down to the bare frame. The frame was media blasted,primed and the painted in semi gloss black. NOS front and rear springs were the added along with totally reconditioned front and rear axles and differentials. All seals and bearings were replaced. The brake system was rebuilt with new wheel cylinders, new master cylinder and new brake shoes. All new brake lines were authentically reproduced and routed. The front kingpins were replaced with NOS units. New rirs were primed and painted in original air force “strata” blue paint and new military non-directional tires installed.
The engine, transfer case and transmission were totally disassembled and proffesionally rebuilt by “Army Jeep Parts” of Levittown Pa. An Nos distributor, rebuilt starter and generator were installed as well as a new water pump. A new fuel pump and new gas tank were installed. A beautifully accurate reproduction wiring harness was installed on the vehicle and is authentic in ever detail. The air cleaner was restored inside and out and the carb was totally rebuilt. The radiator is an NOS unit. All hoses were replaced and an original working Harrison heater was restored and installed. The front sheet metal, hood and grill are original units and the windshield is an NOS unit with replacement glass. The body tub was too far gone to repair so a new tub was purchased. This tub was extensively reworked to be as accurate as possible. An original dash was welded in place and the transmission hump altered to be more accurate. All top mounts and brackets are original and were welded to the body. The underside of the body and floor were covered with “Linex” for ultimate protection and sound insulation. All instruments are NOS units as are the interior lamps and knobs. The jeep has a new canvas “Beechwood” top and cushions. The top has a removable rear panel as the original and is stenciled for Offutt Air Force base. The doors and top are easily removable. The jeep is painted to represent a “SAC” line jeep of the sixties. All correct data plates and stenciling have been applied.
The jeep runs and drives like a new vehicle and has no known issues. The restoration was finished one year ago and it has been driven about 50 miles since completed miles. Everything works!!! The only known issue is the heater is noisy and should be lubricated. All fasteners are stainless steel and there is absolutely no rust! The underside is as clean as the top.
This jeep was featured on the cover of the CJ3b web page.”
This looks good.
“1961 Willys CJ3B Excellent running condition. Frame up restoration in spring 2006. New body installed turning the restoration. The mileage listed is not correct, the speedometer was changed durning the restoration. Has a F-Head 4 cyl. engine with a T-90 3 speed transmission. Has a Warn overdrive installed. Dana 44 rear axle and Dana 41 front axle. Both have 5.38:1 gear ratio. We are only the second owner of this Jeep, the orginal owner was Seabrook Farms. We will accept cash or certified check.”
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330652276781+&viewitem=
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
(10/22/2011) This looks good.
“Nice flat fender with duantless V6 rebuilt engine, Munice 420 four speed tranny, spicer 18 transfercase, Up graded axles, spline with full spool locker in rear. New ring and pinion, 4:88 gears.Frame in good condition Power steering, tilt steering wheel. Professional insalled parts I used adance adapters parts ,also chain operated clutch. Wildwood brake componets. Tires like new Super Swampers 33×12.5×15 Racing seats with two point seat belt harness Relocated and fuel cell in rear, refer to pictures. Needs few electrical repairs, rpm gauge not working or speedometer No wipers, usually lay windshield down.”
Here’s a great CJ-3B Fire Jeep out of the Netherlands I found on Flickr. Note the heavy duty fenders. (for a look at a couple of old pictures of Fire Jeeps, check out this post )
“A 1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3B was part of the factory fire brigade at DE (Douwe Egberts) in Joure, Friesland. Together with its 1935 mobile pump, it wasn’t retired from stand-by duty till 2004! Now in a private collection.”
The pictures were taken by David Van Mill in 2007 at St. Nikolaasga, Friesland, NL
http://www.flickr.com/photos/davydutchy/798736096/in/photostream/
No pics provided.
“Neatest little 4×4 you will ever find, 1952 Willys CJ3B 2.0l 4×4, 3spd manual
killswitch, soft/top, includes extra set of original military tires, all new synthetic fluids, 80l gas tank, and new 10,000 pound winch!
tons of fun, but too many projects… Starts EVERYtime no problem, even without the choke. 4×4 with manual locking hubs, flood lamps and headlights work great!
Body in rough shape, but solid, still looks super mean. Has papers!
Email goes straight to my phone so I will be quick to reply.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000
(03/29/2010) This looks like a good price for a stock CJ-3B in very good condition. Ok, I doubt the red is original …
“53 willys cj3b in great condition, runs great, all original. camm for more info. asking $4300 make offer. 406-539-9638”
http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/2737781793.html
