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This is another big milestone in this project. The proofs have arrived. I can already see some changes that need to be made. I’m hoping for a late November publish date, but we’ll see.
Gayland forwarded these pics from a co-worker of his who visited Colombia. It’s a Casa Willys Restaurant (notice the sign in the upper right of the first photo) located in Salento, Colombia. It’s well rated by Trip Advisor.
Bill Reiss has this 1965 CJ-5 with what appears to be a trailer wiring hole similar to the hole in the early 2A’s that had leftover military bodies. Anyone ever seen a factory hole like this on a CJ-5??
The hole is cut PERFECTLY, like it was done on a panel prior to body assembly… And the original blue paint is on the edges of the cutout. This is unusual, as I’ve never seen this before. I haven’t found evidence of an optional wiring kit/plug/whatever in the ’65 print info.
Anyone else ever seen this? Was it possibly an option?
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
“54 Willys 3B with F-134 engine, T90 3 speed, and Dana 18 transfer case. Jeep has had a light restoration from previous owner(s) over the years but is still mostly stock as you can see in the pics. Everything works and the Jeep runs/drives nice. Converted to 12 volts but still has push button floor starter. Newer parts include complete wiring harness, carb, fuel pump, leaf springs, tires, battery, gauges, brakes (shoes, wheel cylinders, hardware kits, and some lines), tune up etc…. Rims have been powder coated and the seats are reupholstered. I have some extra parts as well including a tow bar, spare rim, period correct Harrison heater (needs rebuilding) and misc other stuff. Jeep has a vintage Bestop Dualmatic soft top in very good condition as well. I’m sure I’m forgetting other things but the Jeep pretty much speaks for itself. Serious inquiries only please.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8600.
(09/21/2015) Sounds like the body has been rebuilt.
“1964 Willys CJ3b Jeep
All new sheet metal from frame up, new Warn Overdrive , new tires, wheels and windshield powder coated. 50,000 miles original Hurricane motor, carb rebuilt, brakes redone, new steering wheel, frame painted”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/17/2015) Looks nice.
“I have a partially restored 1961 Willys Wagon. Motor, brakes, radiator, starter, alternator all 100 % restored and rebuilt. Drivetrain works great. New paint inside and out. needs interior and a little TLC. I have paperwork on all engine specs and receipts for all work that was done. I also have pictures of restoration from start to present. I am only selling because I started another project and I don’t want the truck to sit in storage.”
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/5214416369.html
Seller is looking for the best offer.
“1947 Willys Jeep was re engined with a Mazda rotary engine (won’t run). This is a great restoration project. The body is in pretty good shape in spite of many years storage, the windshield is pretty rusted. The Mazda adapter was quite expensive and the jeep is equipped with a Dualmatic dual range overdrive. Have the original radiator, a canvas military top(good shape), and 4 extra wider wheels and tires (decent).
BEST OFFER BY OCTOBER 31, 2015 TAKES IT HOME!”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/5244607301.html
The pics are all blurry.
“This is pretty much a rough old parts Jeep. Motor and transmission seem to be locked up. Body is pretty much all hand made. Original hood with a hole cut in it. Original upper party of the cowl. Still has the axles and they roll fine. Frame looks to be custom but it does look like it was done well. NO title. ”
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/pts/5246958409.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.
Doesn’t run.
“Barn fresh 1953 Willys (Kaiser) Station Wagon 2wd
4cyl
No rust very clean body stored inside
does not run has been sitting
This is a very solid project
$2,700 cash firm
Southern oregon”
http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/5247776997.html
UPDATE: Still available. No pics provided.
“Very Early Civilian Serial number before 34530
Column Shift
PTO Winch
Cloth Top
Extra Parts
Nice Project Car”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $6500.
(09/08/2015) Needs work of some kind.
“This is a 1950 Willys M38 Jeep all original with 24v system starts
Has some issues call if interested.”
The DJ-3As guys were exchanging emails the other day about a little known change in headlight and parking light bezels and housings during its production run. I’ve organized the information they sent and found additional information online. Hopefully, I got everything correct.
For the DJ-3A, the parking light and headlight changes occurred in 1959, with the DJ-3A switching from the 2A/3A headlight and parking lights to the later model parts. Other models (CJ-3Bs, trucks, CJ-5/6s, and wagons) had their parking lights changed in 1956.
HEADLIGHTS BEZELS:
From 1955 to UP TO 56337-15802 in 1959 the DJ-3A used the same headlight bezels as the CJ-2A/CJ-3A. Some people call these the flat bezels and the later models bug eyes.
Autolite headlight (early) UP TO 56337-15802 HL DOOR
– (CHROME) WO 643732
– (BLACK) WO 640695
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From 56337-15802 in 1959 to 1964 the DJ-3A used the later versions, also used by the CJ-3Bs, trucks, Jeepsters, wagons, CJ-5s (1955-1971), FCs, and CJ-6s.
AFTER 56337-15801 HL DOOR (CHROME)
– WO 649518
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The way the headlight bezels mount is also different:
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PARKING LIGHTS AND LENS CHANGES:
From 1956 to 1959 56337-14103 the DJ-3A used the same parking lights and bezels as used on CJ-3B 1953-1956, CJ-5/6 1955-1956, Trucks 1953-1956, and Wagons 1953-1956.
– (BLACK ENAMEL) WO 910199 (1956 ONLY) 2 3/4″ diameter
– (STAINLESS STEEL) WO 119204 2 3/4″ diameter
– Lens WO 119206
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From 1959 56337-14103 to 1964 the DJ-3A used the same parking lights as the post 1956 CJ-5/6s (til ’63), Trucks, Wagons, and FCs,
For Lamp Code (KADH)
– (Bezel) WO 718140 6 or 12V 2 1/4″ diamater
– Lens WO 718138 6 or 12V 2 1/4″ diameter
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The parking light housing was also different. The early housing mounted with horizontal holes, while the later housing mounted using vertical holes. The CJ-3B sites explains the differences.