UPDATE: This sold back in 2016; plates must have been transferred to the new owner.
(08/17/2016) “OBO This old jeep has been stored for over 40 years I bought it about four years ago and haven’t been able to do anything got sick so I’m trying to sell it it’s totally stock and everything worked in it four-wheel-drive is like new check with me for more information if you’re interested one of a kind!!non op ”
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3523438611005972/
Some older pics:
The brown piece on the leading edge of hood ? Looks like the welting that goes between hood and grill ?
In CA plates transfer with the vehicle when sold.
Shouldn’t a 49 CJ3A have a tailgate?
Clem: Perhaps placed on the hood for protection (for some reason)? I’ve never seen it done quite like that.
Chuck: Yep, it should have a tailgate. It doesn’t look like a DJ-3A body, so maybe the tailgate has been removed, replaced by a new back piece?
Barney: I lived in California, but couldn’t remember if that’s how it worked.