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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
(10/20/2010) It’s got toyota running gear, but who cars for only $1500 … the body looks to be in great shape and is likely a DJ body.”
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″
No pics provided.
“47 willys 4by4 power stearing built 302 .has had alot of improvements .but needs more ..body is in good shape..has new rear end and have extra front end .also has 3 speed with seperate overdrive call 4 more 208.267.2625”
I thought I had posted this previously, but I can’t seem to find another post like it. There are LOTS of pics with the Ad. The 17″ drums seem a bit large?
“This is a 1948 CJ2A restored jeep. Jeep has original frame, frame and original transfer case and axels. New items include: painless wiring harness, bird racing seats, custom roll cage, 1978 351 Winsor Motor–Hurst 4 speed, new clutch—values—and top end, powder coated paint job, brakes—17” drums, power steering, For more questions please feel free to call at 435-760-4393 Colt . Thanks for looking!”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=3220522
This looks pretty solid that the Utah Office spotted.
“1967 cj5 its in good shape being as its 43 years old motor has been rebiult once new exhaust need tires and a battery will drive home on its on could use a freash paint could be a realy great drive around town or rock crawler”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=3222847
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Brett forwarded this Ad. There might be some value here, but this thing has seen some tough love (and I’m not talking the good kind).
“1943 Jeep. Has a swapped in 283 from a corvette. I bought this as a project and have had no time to work on it. The previous owner claimed that it ran when he parked it, but had a problem with the clutch and had to be started in gear to move it. It has a towbar attached and can be towed locally easily. Please Email or text for info.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700
This sure looks like a nice rig for the price.
“MADE FOR OFF ROAD USE; 2700.00 OR OBO; BUICK V6 SLIGHTLY MODIFIED; TURBO 400 TRANS AUTO; LOCKING FRONT HUBS; FULL FIBERGLASS FRONT END; RACING SEATS; 4 POINT HARNESS; FULL ROLL CAGE; TOO MANY EXTRA PARTS TO LIST; FOR MORE INFO”
Here are a couple jeeps for a low
“1953 & 1952 M3A1 ARMY JEEP. BOTH FOR 1600.00 OR NEGOTIATE FOR ONE
3510 FREMONT
KANSAS CITY MO
64129
816-924-2731
816-612-3722
BOTTOMLINE AUTO
LEEDS DISTRICT
OVER BY THE CHIEFS STADIUM
CALL FOR DIRECTIONS
NO EMAILS WONT RESPOND…JUST CALL”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/2012118189.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4400.
It looks like this Crofton Bug has been modified.
“1959 Crofton Bug ( mini jeep) side by side eater street legal.What we have here is a street legal off road machine a 1959 mini jeep by Crofton. It has been customized to a 100 horse power 4 cylinder ford 2.3 new c4 tranny with bolt on yoke and ford 8 inch rear end with posi 4 linked. The drive train is very well built to be bullet proof and the electrical has been done professionally. The front is arm with 12 inch fox duel rate coil over. It has race seats and belts custom dash and gauges and shifter cage. It has lights turn signal brake lights….etc. I have a brand new motor for it rated at 120hp. Two sets of wheels street and off-road and also paddles. This thing is the same size as a rhino razor golf cart….etc. I can send you the some background on the history of the Crofton this one has always been in cali and is smog exempt”
This is a nice body on a Blazer Chassis.
“1952 willys pickup cab has no rust. It is sitting on a 1975 chevy blazer chassis. All body mounts are done,steering hooked up,brakes hooked up,and throttle. Needs to be finished. not driveable! call for details Dave 630-361-4804 2000.00 obo or possible interesting trades?”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/2013301102.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2250
(09/30/2010) This has seen some changes.
“i have a 1960 willys jeep need batterys great in the mud has 35 inch tires with a v6 engine needs to go will trade for a suv to pull camper”
(Sam, feel free to correct if I have erred with any of my descriptions!)
Sam’s been keeping busy working Craig’s CJ-3B. For example, Craig was complaining that the brakes didn’t work real well. So, Sam took a close look at them and discovered that the jeep was only stopping with one brake! Two of the brakes were completely rusted up and the third brake had suffered a pinched line! So, Sam obtained some brakes off of a Wagoneer (shoot, I can’t remember the details Sam!), installed those and rebuilt the lines. Now it “stops on a dime with 9 cents change” as Sam says.
Another project Sam tackled was the springs. The ride was hard as a rock. Sam told Craig he had a pretty easy solution. Instead of installing new springs, they just needed to pull the leafs apart, clean them up, install new bushings and shackles, and then add a liner between the springs to help quiet the ride and improve the action between the springs. So, Sam put everything back together, saving Craig plenty of money in the process, and the ride improved immensely.
A third project Sam tackled was a lift: Craig wanted the jeep to ride slightly higher, but not as high as a SOA would have been. Instead of using longer shackles, Sam suggested simply adding some blocks between the frame and spring holders. This would provide the lift, but negate the need to change the axle angles. Below are some pics of the finished lift. During the process, Sam also installed new shock mounts in the middle of the frame, which allows for the use of stock shocks.
The blocks were made with 2.5″ x 2″ x 3/16″ square tubing that has been capped on each end. Below pre-paint finished product.
Here is the post paint result of the front hanger (note the color is actually black, but the light faded the color)
You can see the homemade shackles that Sam built which utilize the horizontal piece in the middle. This helps reduce spring sway. He prefers to keep the shackle as short as possible to additionally remove sway.
Here’s a shot of the front of the rear spring.
This shows the ‘new’ brakes, but does not show the lowered top shock mount. It also doesn’t show the updated Rack and Pinion system which should be completed soon (here are some early images and discussion of the process).
