UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900.
(04/06/2017) Don’s selling this running, driving, early 3A.
“1949 Willys CJ3A. Survivor.Very early production three digit serial number in the 300 range. Axle build dates 11-48. Windshield date 12-48. Probably built late 1948 or early 1949. Nice frame and very solid body. A couple of rust areas in the tool box,under the fuel tank, and small spots on the front floors but should be able to fix without pulling the body but we use it as is. Very good 6.00-16 size NDT tires. Original Harrison heater works. Shows 24,000 miles but unsure if they are original. Have clear NC title. New or rebuilt parts include:
Rebuilt replacement engine with new pistons,rings,bearings,gaskets,oil lines,crank turned.
New clutch,pressure plate,throw out bearing.
New fuel tank,fuel pump,fuel lines,rebuilt carb.
New master cyl,wheel cyls,shoes,lines.
New water pump,hoses.
New rear hubs.
New wiring harness,voltage reg,rebuilt starter,rebuilt generator.
Other misc parts including a bed extender, two T-90 transmissions, two model 18 transfer cases, and a Beachwood canvas top with door frames. Canvas has some dry rot but could be used as a pattern or used as a barn find look.
Has some original patina paint.
Transmission scrapes in 2nd gear and will need new syncronizer blocking rings and seals.
A Very nice early original Willys CJ3A Jeep that could be used as an original survivor or restored.”
2 a seats?
You’re right! Owned this one for several years and never noticed it had CJ2A seats.
Very Nice.A little time with a hammer and dolly and some paint and this thing would be perfect!
nice jeep. thought since it is so early they might have carried seats over like some other parts from 2a to 3a.
Guess I better wait on switching the seat frames. It does have a lot of early dated parts. The brake drums are the earliest so far with a 10-7 casting date. The axles have a 11-48 date and the windshield is dated 12-48.
Great detail info Don!
Great early 3a. Many leftover 2a parts on that one.
One of the major redesign features of the cj3a body was shorter wheel-houses to fit new and better seats , so why would Willys install a pair of wrong seats ? I think someone else did that .
Does anyone know if this Jeep is still available?
HI David,
Looks like it sold. I’ve updated the post.
– Dave