This might be a good find.

“$1500 OBO.  1953 CJ3B in the process of being restored. Everything is stock, but the stock axles are not under it (they’ll need new lock-out hubs). Currently it has a set of CJ5 axles under it for moving purposes (included). The springs are brand new Rancho 2.5″ lift springs and new shocks. New front and rear bumper and the frame has been stripped and painted. It’s been pretty well cleaned up and ran 2 years ago when I started the rebuild. Engine still turns by hand. The body is gone except for the firewall, but the data plates are here. Basically, I’m bored with it and have no money. As far as I know, to start it all ya need is a bolt for the block (one of the bolts for the carb is stripped. It’s out, but ya need a new one), fuel lines and electrical. Everything is there, with a spare windshield and windshield frame, early CJ roll bar, and an extra set of gauges for the dash.”

http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/1308033307.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6200. Lots of upgrades and a slightly stretched body.

“1953 CJ3B Stretched Body on 1977 CJ5 Frame, Fuel Injected, 10K miles on Professionally Rebuilt 401, ARB Lockers, Avalanche Automotive Quarter Elliptic Rear Suspension, Spring Over Front Suspension, T-18 Tranny, Modified Low Geared Dana 20 T-Case with Twin Stick, Dana 30 Front End, AMC 20 Rear End w/One-Piece Axles, Winch, Custom Redwood Dash w/ VDO Gauges, 33×12.50/15 Super Swampers, Bikini Top w/ Safari Doors”

UPDATE:  Still Available

Looks like a parts jeep.

“Willys jeep cj3b good for parts or restoration, has “GO DEVIL ” engine flat head four cylinder. frame is good with complete drive train. Rare hard top with functional doors and crank glass windows. All glass is present. front end has plow hardware mounted No papers sold as is. I also have the complete plow available to anyone interested , excellent condition from the early 1960’s make offer! call dan 631 235 4223″

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/1280334655.html

This looks like it might be a great find.

“1954, Original Condition, Always stored inside, Great project”

http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/1302477954.html

This jeep has a warn overdrive as well.

“Up for sale is my CJ3B I picked up as a restore project. Runs great, only reason for selling is i’m looking for a jeep with a little newer features/more power. Completely redone brake system, new drums, cylinders, shoes, some lines, hoses, master cylinder. Hi performance intake filter recently put in. New optima battery w/ basically comepletely redone wiring and cables. Working horn. Working Wipers. Custom soft top, 265 tires (about 31’s). Jeep also has bedliner sprayed in to help water seal, as well as new racing seats and harnesses. New gas tank, full roll cage. Just went through Delaware inspection , good for 2 years….”

http://delaware.craigslist.org/cto/1304419880.html

UPDATE:  Price dropped to $12,500.  It’s been for sale for a year.

“1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3B, Buick 225 V-6 T-98 4 speed. Warren Overdrive. Power steering, power lock front and rear differential. Full roll cage, K-Line Top, swingout spare tire rack with gas cans. 8.5 alum wheels with 10.50×15 all terrain. Dana 44 full floater rear. Less than 3000 miles on total frame up restoration. Too much to list. Call 509-826-3676. No disappointments!! ”

http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/1302443837.html

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

“This is a 1954 Willy’s Jeep CJ-3B, that’s been lifted, v-8ed and customized. This thing starts and runs great and is great fun to drive! The motor and transmission are Chevy 350/350, and both work great. The duals sound great without being obnoxious.  It has power steering, and brakes, and the heater’s hooked up. I’m no jeep expert, but the remainder of the drivetrain appears fairly original equipment to me, other than obviously it was lifted. This Jeep sports 35″/12.50″/15″ radial tires and aluminum wheels, both in excellent shape. ”

It’s a bit beat up on the outside, but otherwise sounds like a good deal.

“I have for sale 1964 Willys CJ3B “High Hood” It has had a inline straight six cylinder engine conversion done. It is an older conversion but was done nicely. Jeep has rancho lift springs, conferr shackles, roll cage, dana 44 rear, dana 27 front, 33×9.50×15 BFG mud terrains that are older tires and slightly faded (not weatherchecked much) with very deep like new tread. It has the original 3 speed T90 transmission with dana 18 transfeYor case. The jeep runs and drives good. The body is rusted pretty bad on the rear tub side panels but the floor pans and rear floor are very solid. The drivers side fender is also bent but a replacement fender that is perfectly straight goes with it. I will not trade for anything other than willys jeeps or parts as well as a 454 engine in very good condition. Cash only I will not ship across the country! Cash Only local delivery possible. You can call me at 308-325-2858″

http://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/1294943756.html

UPDATE:  A reader named Bob filed the following report: It was pretty beat but did run. Had an arctic hardtop on it and a few  rare things like the manual wiper and the rain gutter frame was ok … springs were broken. If it could be had for $700 of so it would be an ok deal. Thanks Bob!

“1953 Willys Jeep. I am not sure of the model, I have been told it is a CJ3B but there also is a tag on the firewall that says M-38. The jeep runs and drives and seems to be all original but the 4cyl engine knocks and the brakes don’t work. The transmission and transfer case seem to work great. The jeep also has an aluminum hardtop and has a West Virginia title. I am looking for $1150 OBO Call Mike (330) 607-3780 or Email gmck30@aol.com Thanks”

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/1285733636.html