UPDATE: **SOLD** $2000
“1952 Willys CJ3A Auburn Jeep-a-Trench Trencher Jeep.
Project – must sell to save this iron. I will consider fair offers. Early Auburn Trencher wheel drive, on a 1952 Willys CJ3A.
No Title. Low miles. NE Ohio. Akron / Canton Area. This Trencher was used to dig irrigation ditches on a golf course in Northern Ohio. It was sitting outdoors when I saved it.
Frame is in great shape. Leaf springs are ok. Body is pretty good (my opinion), No filler. Could use new front floor of course. Half cab top bows – no canvas, no door frames, Monarch Governor with handle and cable. Motor and Transmission are locked, I disconnected the drive shaft to roll it. I removed all brake drums also, found one rear hub was cracked so I replaced both rears hubs. Green narrow 16″ jeep wheels go with it, see last picture.”
Other than surface rust the body looks staight and solid .
Yet it has been for sale for a year
I think
It’s been up for a while
It’s been listed on eWillys for 6 months. Ray’s been patient so far. I’ve seen these sell in this price point, so I’m a little surprised this hasn’t sold already.
I’d be interested in the 3A itself without the trencher.
HI Ryan,
I don’t know if he would separate, but contact Ray via the Craigslist link if interested: https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/d/canton-1952-willys-cj3a-auburn-jeep/7020942944.html
– Dave
She finally sold yesterday 11/30/2019 – to a fellow jeep lover and collector – who plans on trenching with it soon! I am very happy. to recap – in the past 9 months or so having it for sale – I have had over thirty interested parties, calls, texts, messages, etc..about 6 or so parties had been really interested, but like me , had too many other current projects, or other projects planned. The gentleman that bought it, called me Friday night, drove 5 hours Saturday morning, loaded the jeep and was on his way back home. A Greta Day! Can’t wait to see it trench again someday. – I love seeing these iconic jeeps live on!. Ray.
Congrats Ray. That’s great news! I’ve updated the post.
– Dave
Thanks a ton Dave! Ray