The seller is interested in trading for another jeep. He provides a list of jeeps at the bottom of the text. In his description, the seller doesn’t note that the body is a reproduction body.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/puyallup-1952-willys-jeep-cj3a-trade/7300508651.html
“I’m listing my 1952 Willys CJ3A Jeep MAINLY for trade/possible sale consideration. The price is basically a “ballpark value” measuring tool. I’m just listing for trade vehicles I may want more than my Jeep, NOT because I need to sell or don’t like my Jeep. It is getting harder to drive as I’m getting older and would like a toy (JEEP ) that’s easier to drive (automatic, power steering, etc.) which will make sense if you read my trade list below.
Stats:
1978 Pontiac 2.5 litre Iron Duke 4 cylinder (151 C.I.)
T14 3 spd, D18 transfer case with rebuilt Warn overdrive.
Original front/ rear differentuals with 5.38 gear ratio.
Rebuilt Saginaw manual steering.
11 inch drum brakes, new master cylinder, brake shoes, cylinders & lines.
Warn locking hubs.
Recent 10.5 inch Chevy clutch and linkage
New springs /Rancho shocks.
31 x 10.5 x 15 tires 85 percent tread on aluminum rims (5th wheel spare included)
Full cage roll bar reinforced to frame.
Front seats out of 1994 Isuzu Trooper on sliders (driver side rear fender notched to accommodate seat going back for longer legged drivers )
Rear seat (after market)
Seatbelts for 4
New 12 volt battery.
New starter.
Rebuilt 12 volt alternator with single wire connection.
New exhaust
ALL gauges/ lights/ signals /tach work (even emergency flashers )
Full Best top soft top and Kayline bikini top.
Locking glovebox.
Locking gas cap
NO rust or rot (attached photos of floors)
Last photo shows Jeep 8 years ago when I bought it.
Runs and drives GREAT, but NOT a freeway vehicle (will go/maintain 60-at 2800 RPM, but comfortable at 50/55).
Only used 4 x 4 in snow–no off roading.
NOTE: NO OTHER TRADES OTHER THAN WHAT’S ON LIST.
Vehicles I’d consider trading for:(NOTE, must be close in value- maybe put cash on top to equalize or 2 from list to be equivalent in value)
1. 66 – 71 Jeepster Commando V6 (automatic ideal)
2. 53 – 64 CJ3B High hood with upgraded engine (V6 ideal-automatic bonus )
3. 91 – 95 YJ Wrangler with 4.0 HO engine (low miles) automatic ideal. Sahara bonus.
4. mid-2000s TJ /LJ Wrangler unlimited (long body) with 4.0
5. Mitsubishi/ Willys High hood with 2.7 diesel (from 80s or 90s )
6. 66 -75 CJ6 long body. V6 ideal. NO 4 CYLINDERS (Improved clutch or automatic)”
What signifies it is a repro body? I have a 3b that I think is a repro as well. It has no e brake hole in the dash.
On the 3B repro bodies the biggest clue on older ones are the m-38-like tool indents on the passenger side.
In your case, the lack of a hole for the parking brake suggests yours is after market (unless someone went through the effort to replace the dash or fill the hole somehow).
Thank you for the clarification! Mine has the tool indents on the passenger side as well. Oddly this body is quite old and isn’t a new reproduction at all. Plenty of rusted holes showing its age. Good to know I’m not butchering an original 3B.