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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,900.
This looks in good shape.
“For sale 1959 4wd Willys wagon Jeep restored, with rebuilt 226 ci 6cylinder engine runs and drives (needs headliner)”
Art is selling his parts collection. Below is a taste of what he has. If you are interested, contact him at art.carey @ gmail.com (remove spaces around the @) and he will send a complete list and a link to photos of most of the items. Serious inquiries only please. Price is for everything. Will NOT sell items separately. (Art didn’t include a location with his email, so I’m awaiting that info …).
“Price is for everything. Will NOT sell items separately.
I am selling my collection of jeep parts accumulated over the past 34 years, including several rare items, such as capstan winches and PTO gear. A partial description:
2 capstan winches with complete linkage and running gear and roller fairleads; 2 power takeoffs with intact drums; beautifully rebuilt engine still in its packing crate; engine block; 2 transmissions with levers; 4 transfer cases; 3 starter motors; 3 generators; 2 carburetors; 2 distributors; 4 cylinder heads; 5 Willys heaters, (one NOS, two restored with new cores);; 2 grills; 4 tailgates; 2 CJ-2A windshield frames; 1 CJ-3A windshield frame; driver-side front-seat frame; passenger-side front-seat frame; rear seat frame; 2 gas tanks;; 2 Sparton turn-signal switches; steering rods; steering-knuckle gasket set; bumpers; spare tire mount; several brake drums and brake shoes; several boxes filled with old and new miscellaneous jeep parts, including speedometers and many gauges, too numerous to list.”
Lots of updates to his tall riding 3A.
https://syracuse.craigslist.org/pts/d/phoenix-52-cj3a-willys-jeep/7423123338.html
“Power steering power brakes updated pedals and steering column original engine and running gear best top and doors custom bumpers and winch 34 inch Super Swampers axle under springs lift this would be a awesome vehicle for someone with a lot of property because the chances of getting it stuck are small was appraised for 20,000 make a reasonable offer”
This seller has posted this convertible DJ-3A in several places on Facebook, asking questions about what it is, etc. My answers too the question of ‘what it is’ resulted in at least one commenter referring to me as an “idiot” (or something similar; I can’t remember the exact word) for not knowing what I was talking about ….. Ah, yes, the cesspool the FB can be. To the commenters credit, after politely calling out the author of that witticism, he did take the time to apologize. But, still …
With that in mind, I am surprised the seller is claiming this is an “all original” DJ-3A, instead of labeling it, as I explained several times to him, a DJ-3A convertible that’s been modified with four wheel drive.
“All original Willy’s dj3a solid frame passenger floor pan has some rust. Engine turns over and has spark and compression. Very rare jeep. Only 2,510 of them made in 1956”
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/atq/d/lebanon-1956-willys-dj3a-jeep/7433789092.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $2500.
(11/15/2021) Mark spotted this non-runner for sale. Looks like a good price.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A 4 cyl , 3 Speed transmission, DOES NOT RUN, no seats, clear title good project or parts jeep.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $14,500.
(12/12/2020) The cargo bed floor has been replaced with a flat sheet of metal. The front floors look repaired. This has a capstan winch on the front.
“I FOUND THIS JEEP IN CONNECTICUT AND BOUGHT IT FROM THE 3RD OWNER. IT HAS A 12 VOLT SYSTEM WITH A STARTER BUTTON ON THE DASH. ALSO HAS A DIRECTION SYSTEM WITH 4 WAY FLASHERS. ALL LIGHTS WORK. IT HAS HAD A STEEL PLATE WELDED TO THE BACK FLOOR AND THE SIDES ARE A BIT BEAT UP. THE WINDSHEID HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS NOW ONE PIECE. ITS PAINTED IN IT’S ORIGINAL COLOR PASTURE GREEN. IT ALSO HAS A VERY RARE CAPSTAN WINCH MOUNTED UP FRONT. COMES WITH A HALF CAB AND A REAR SEAT. I HAVE A LETTER FROM THE 3RD STATING THE MILAGE IS ORIGINAL 12 – 14,000 IN 1999 WHEN I BOUGHT IT. COME TAKE A LOOK”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/d/deland-1952-willys-cj3a-jeep/7438107274.html
“1952 Willys CJ3A Jeep. Solid, but needs lots of sorting out. Been in dry storage for over 15 years, but ran well and everything except brakes worked well when parked. Original flathead engine replaced years ago with Willys overhead valve 4 cyl. A great project that needs a new home. May trade for a nice gas powered golf cart. Leave your contact information and we’ll get back to you with details.”
Shane mentioned the existence of this video about a Bantam Fire Jeep Restoration by Duncan Rolls, who is well known for his other Bantam recreations (such as the original BRC). For some reason, the video won’t appear within the post, so follow the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXbx2MS5GOA
Here is an older photo of a Bantam fire jeep:
Art let me know that the Spring Willys Reunion is on schedule for May 20-21. This is always a great event.
http://www.willysreunion.com/swr22.htm
This throwback sport to early racing carts was sent to me by Bill. This ‘large’ turnout of these race carts happens only an hour north of me and, coincidently, is where I bought my racing jeep last spring.
