I can’t tell if the $8k price includes the roof rack or not, but it certainly is an interesting piece. The seller provides an extensive list of parts added and work done.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-1951-cj3a-willys-jeep/7541314708.html
“Customized 1951 Willys CJ3A with 3-speed manual transmission with a 1969 Ford small-block 302 Windsor V8 (5.0L) engine generating 210 hp @ 4,400 rpm and 295 ft-lb of torque at 2,600 rpm.
Customized with a roof rack and Eide Automatic Boat Loader (https://boatloader.com/). Valued at $1,000. I can remove and sell separately.
Over $40,000 in custom modifications and upgrades since its purchase in 2005. The major upgrade ($24,000) was in 2014 – 2015 with engine overhaul, addition of electronic fuel injection, addition of front and rear disc brakes, change to front and rear gearing, and steering column replacement.
The off-road and engine mechanical work was performed over 9 winters (2006 – 2015) by The Barney Brothers Off-Road (https://www.barneybrothers.com/) in Grand Junction, CO.
I used this for 18 years on the Grand Mesa to access remote lakes for fishing with my 12′ aluminum boat.
Non-smoking Owners. Vehicle Overview Report (Clean) is available upon request. Copies of rebuild invoices available upon request.
A sample of the upgrades is shown below:
New CoverCraft car cover (never used!)
New Adventurer Tow Bar and Safety Chains
Customized reinforced roof rack with Slide out Storage Box under the rack
Customized Eide Automatic Boat Loader with Remote Control for EZ-Loading of 12’ to 14’ fishing boat
Customized Battery Chargers (2) on diamond plated hood rack
Customized Boat Motor Carriers (2)
Piaa lights (4), dual front and rear for driving and boat loading operation
Rollbar with grip pads for 3rd seat passenger
Fullsize spare on swing out tire carrier
Dual 8 gallon Gas Tanks
Polished Aluminum Slot Rims
Chrome Valve Covers
New Warn 8000 Winch with wired remote
2″ Lift Kit
Custom Rock Sliders and Steps
Cooper Discover Mud Claw 31 x 10.5 R15LT M+S tires with less than 2000 miles
New Warn Premium Hubs for D44/D60
Rhino lined interior tub with diamond plate quarter panels
New 3rd Seat with locking underseat pullout tool tray (2006)
New Locking Center Console (2006)
New seat all-weather cushions (2006)
New hoses, belts, gaskets, etc.
New Water Pump and thermostat
New Radiator with shroud
New 6-blade fan
New AGM Intimidator Deep Cycle battery, always kept on NOCO G4 tender in the winter
New Alternator
New Electronic Fuel Injection (Howell)
New Saginaw Steering Box
New Dual Master Cylinder with inline and proportioning valves
New exhaust manifolds and muffler
New timing chain
New clutch
New starter
New Disc Brakes
New Front and Rear Shocks (Rancho 9000)
New Front Stabilizer
Dana 44 Master Overhaul
New Ring and Pinion Gears (Dana 27 / 3.73 and Dana 44 / 3.73)
New Tom Woods rear drive shaft
New U-joints, Tie Rods and Bushings
KNN Rechargeable Air Filter System
MSD Performance Blaster Coil and Distributor
Fuse block rewired from tube to blade fuses”