UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/02/2015) The steps have been modified and the front frame rails lengthened.
http://gainesville.craigslist.org/cto/5593245329.html
“1958 Willys CJ3B
This is the “High Hood” Jeep that replaced the CJ3A with the introduction of the Hurricane engine. That engine replaced the flathead Go Devil with overhead valves and a little more horsepower. I bought the vehicle in October of 2011 with the intention of a full restoration, but as I got into it I decided to concentrate on the mechanicals and make it roadworthy and reliable, then use it for light off-roading.
Since then I have just under $ 12,000 in it. $ 3500 up front, and $ 8200 in parts. Here’s a partial list:
• Full engine teardown and rebuild, mid 2014. Only about 600 miles since then. Rings haven’t even fully seated yet.
• Monstaliner bedliner on floor
• New speedometer and cable
• New gas tank
• New temp switch
• New carb
• New water pump
• Grab handle
• Heavy duty shackles
• Air cleaner hose
• New springs and shocks
• Headlight switch
• New u-joints rear
• New radiator
• Five new NDCC tires and tubes (period correct, like mil tires)
• New spare tire mount
• New windshield
• New battery
• New clutch
• New steering seals
• Front knuckles disassembled and serviced
• New brakes all the way around
• New coil
• New flasher, light switch, brake switch
• All fluids replaced
• New fan belt, plugs, plug wires
• A lot of other small things.
Body is about half original. Previous owner replaced tub with something aftermarket, so it is not entirely original.
What is wrong with it? There is a brake light gremlin I need to trace down. Probably a short. I replaced the passenger’s seat cushion, driver’s seat need the same (simple, inexpensive). And there is something like vapor lock that occurs, but only when you start it up after a nice run, and only for a few seconds. Irritating, I cannot figure it out. Also, Ross steering box could use a rebuild. Not critical.
I have all the service manuals as well. Reliable and a lot of fun to drive. I’m not out to get out of it what I have it, but won’t give it away. Will listen to any reasonable offer. Contact me with questions.”
It’s a bummer about it having a replacement body. More for the person wanting a driver and not worried about originality. It must be a real late 58, having the small parking lights usually found on the 59 models. The engine looks nice.
Another dolt with one wheel on a big rock. Too bad, it looked ok till the chassis got tweaked. You can see the twist from the pic.
Look! I can climb a rock! Woohoo!!!!!
I cant imagine being up on the rock is helping to sell the jeep ,but you never know .And on the other hand I also cant imagine it did any permanent damage or tweaking to the frame .It looks like that’s the extent of its off roading for now
I can’t imagine anyone wanting a vehicle like that if you couldn’t drive it up on a rock. Or a lot of rocks. The frames on these vehicles can easily take the abuse. There are literally hundreds of stock frame older Willys in the western US used as offroad trail vehicles, no frame enhancements. Frame twist during trail riding is normal, a permanent bend would be an issue. That would take a lot more effort that an 1 foot tall rock.
My response would be too long for this forum. If you see nothing wrong with doing that, great. I consider it unnecessary abuse.
What’s the point of owning a willys if you are scared of using it. I have a old school stock one and I tell you ,there is a lot these rigs will do ,with out abusing it.