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I suspect the body has been repaired.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1894757807377737
“For Sale, 1949 Willys Jeep CJ-2A. Has custom top and doors that can be modified to fit the SUV. Runs good.”
Unclear how much value. It has a Sears hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1118204418790044
“1949 Willy’s Jeep CJA. Flathead 4 cylinder motor. It has been sitting but the motor moves freely. It’s all there, transmission, radiator, carburator. Would consider trade.”
The body looks rough.
https://duluth.craigslist.org/for/d/taconite-1952-willys-jeep/7546090874.html
“1952 Willys 4 cyl, 4×4. $6000 OBO.”
Looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5352727891522534
“For sale is a 1952 Willys CJ3A Jeep. -Original drivetrain with 134ci flathead engine -new suspension -new fuel tank -carburetor rebuilt -31” N78-15 Buckshot Mudders tires on new Crager 15×7 wheels -original wheels included with street radials -Runs and drives great Asking $14,000.”
This appears to have a replacement body.
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/alna-1949-willys-jeep-cj3a/7543825249.html OR
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1569064470215629
“1949 Willys Jeep CJ3A, L-Head, T90/Dana 18, later 3B model 25 and D44 with 11” drums, 5.38s, Detroit locker in the rear, 12V conversion, 8k warn, hand throttle, rocker guards, 32” Super Swamper Radials, very solid all steel body, runs excellent, serviced, and enthusiasts owned. 12k
Some spares included:
New 2.5” lift springs
Low 1st gear gearset for the T90
Aux heater
U joints”
Floors have some patches.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/548980676990577
“1952 CJ3A N Title. Decent shape runs and drives ok. Body is prety solid, no rust holes. Floor has been patched and has some aftermarket parts but still looks like a military Jeep”
The seller also lists prices for buying them separately. The 2A is listed as a 1952, but it looks to have some 2A attributes, such as the radiator, so the year may be incorrect (Or it is a 2A+3A).
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/cto/d/saint-paul-jeeps/7549428180.html
“2 Jeeps, 1-1952 CJ2A $3800, and 1- 1952 M38A1 $6200, both have many many new parts, I got them both and were not running, my goal was to get them running whicih I did, now it’s time for someone else to take them to the next level, both start, run and drive, would take $9500 for both,”
It’s a project, though a good amount of work has been completed. Also includes a new tub.
https://cnj.craigslist.org/for/d/martinsville-1952-jeep-willys/7544563349.html
“1952 Jeep Willys for sale, drive train completely rebuilt, new engine block professionally built, all new brakes, transmission rebuilt, front and rear differentials rebuilt, new rims no tires, new rear body (Tub), chassis sandblasted primed and painted. Don’t have a title and can’t find VIN tag or VIN on the frame. Asking $5,000 or best offer.”
Doesn’t run at the moment, but has potential. It appears the cargo area has been lengthened. Note the photo that shows the underside of the body near the rear of the frame. You can see the body sits several inches behind the normal rear of the frame. Moreover, a couple pics show what appear to be patches on the top of the rear wheel wells. There is no side shot that really shows how it looks after being lengthened.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/432788652317305
“49 Jeep Willlys. Complete and ready to restore. Previous owner said he rebuilt the tops end. I have new file tank and radiator but have not installed. Not running currently but the Jeep is complete. Not missing any parts. Surface rust only except on tail gate. Clean Nevada title in my name. Will deliver locally”
This has a replacement body, but I think it might have been an M-38. The windshield is shorter, like a CJ-3B, but with an unusual scallop. I don’t know if this is custom or aftermarket.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/700121887946181/
“1952 Jeep Willys 4×4 350 automatic transmission 3.8L V6 Clean title and registered till Nov Beautiful restored jeep Engine runs strong 33” tires Only issue are the brakes, the pedal hits the steering wheel column so it needs to be positioned better. They’re drum brakes so they’re stiff but they do work, I used to drive this thing around. I just don’t have the time or money to fix anymore.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/26/2022) Unclear if the diamond plate is protecting the body or covering issues.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/578014883964601
“1950 Willy’s Jeep for sale. 6,500 OBO.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5900.
(08/26/2022) This has a rare passenger side tank, along with a few other updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/469434271398397/
“1953 Jeep 4×4 in Idyllwild * Runs and drives * Buick V-6-cylinder * Borg Warner 3-speed manual transmission * Spicer front and rear axles * 15-inch steel wheels & tires”
Blaine shared this project CJ-3A that’s currently sitting at $215 with 9 days to go.
https://washington.hibid.com/lot/135632723/1951-jeep-willys-w-accessories?ref=catalog
“Soft top, snow plow blade, miscellaneous parts. Consignor states no brakes. Odometer Reads: 77,792 VIN: 451GB135030”
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. Continue reading
The 3A runs, but the 2A needs some work.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/pts/d/moab-1946-and-51-willys/7545518245.html
“Two Willys Jeeps for sale. The 46 (white) has a clean Title. It has a resent rebuilt Buick V6. it runs but needs exhaust manifolds and radiator to match the water pump. The 51 (green) runs and drives fine and has the overdrive. The starter is weak but still fires it up. It has no title so I will provide a Bill of Sale. They come with a spare Flathead engine, transmittion/transfer case, and Mics. parts.”
Here’s an unusual build. It is stretched and modified.
https://denver.craigslist.org/for/d/denver-willys-jeep/7543603466.html
?I have a 1952 3A Willy’s Jeep for sale over 50K invested runs drives but still needs other work done need room in garage and don’t have time to finish completely! Has a 5.3 V8 320 hp Fi-tech intake computer controlled – griffin radiator 4L60E transmission w1500 stall atlas11 transfer case 4.0 low range 32 spline front and rear front axle Dana 44 rear 9” ford 4.11 gears moser axles 35 spline Eaton Detroit limited slip all new. Jegs LS mini starter 6.1 ratio. Front range custom drive shafts
Paul’s custom canvas bikini top rear cover, doors battery mounted in rear tool box custom seats 5 point harness to many things to list!
Don’t need help selling
No low ballers
Asking 25K?”
This seller has a wide range of jeeps. He hopes to sell them in various lots. The seller notes in the comments on this post that he won’t sell to folks in Nebraska.
The collection itself looks interesting. It is wide ranging with 2As, 3As, FCs, CJ-5s, and M-38s to name a few. I haven’t yet seen any pics of a 3B.
You can see more pics and read the comments here. The seller has responded to some of the comments: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WillysSwapMeet/posts/3312265972379992
Thanks to John for sharing this one-of-a-kind low-mileage jeep: 1731 miles … just stop what you are doing and check out these pics! Sadly, no engine pics are included. This jeep will be auctioned October 14-15th. Thought it is listed as a 1952 model, the serial number puts this as a 1951 model.
Some of the implements are unused!
https://www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/tj22_124/1952-willys-cj-3a-jeep
“Chassis No. 451GB117583
This four-wheel-drive CJ-3A Jeep was ordered in January 1951 from Wiley Brothers and Lewis Packard-Willys of West Chester, Pennsylvania, by Arthur Knorr. A producer of Milton Berle’s Texaco Star Theater and the Miss US and Miss Universe pageants, Mr. Knorr would occasionally escape to his wife Ruth Gray’s family home on Halfmoon Valley Road near State College, Pennsylvania. The Jeep was ordered to support any and all possible maintenance needs on the Pennsylvania property. Accordingly it was outfitted with all the options, including a Ramsey cable winch, both front and rear tops with side curtains, floor mats, a hood lock, a radiator cover, and a heater/defroster – but also a dump trailer, power take-offs in front and rear, a pulley drive, and a hydraulic implement lift, running attachments that included a Timken buzz saw, grass cutter, ‘bush and bog harrow’, and hydraulic 6-foot snow plow!
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/16/2022) This appears to have a fiberglass hood. Engine isn’t installed. This has a custom body lift.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/466101215372598
“1951 Willy’s jeep wanting to sell Will need to be towed the engine is damn near complete only missing a few external pieces like belt starter and alternator will need new spark plugs and wires ran last I knew engine is not installed 4500 obo”
Looks like a fun sand jeep.
https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/winchester-jeep-49-willys-flat-fender/7540641532.html
“Off road use or dunes just had 15,000 into it everything new 383 motor roller motor crane rockers 11 1/2 to 1 compression race fuel only come look to much to put in add”
It’s a mix of parts.
https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/tualatin-1947-cj2a-jeep/7541002431.html
It has 2A and 3A parts with a overhead valve
CJ3B Running Gear
Family Owned for over 45 years
Good Off Road Rig
Engine turns over
Hasn’t been used for a couple of years
95% Rust Free Body
Comes with Roll Bar, Tow Bar, Spare tire rack
Newer Radial Tires and wheels
Extra 4 tires and wheels
Bill of sale only w/ no title
Would consider a trade
Old guy who doesn’t text or email.”
This is a project. No pics provided of the body. Has Arizona title.
https://gulfport.craigslist.org/pts/d/poplarville-1952-willys-cj3/7525484764.html
“Arizona desert vehicle no rust no dents.100% factory with extra engine.
I have owned for many years and started restoration in Arizona but have moved to Mississippi and have no room to complete restoration.
Brief description:
Dana 44 rear end
Dana 25 front end
T90 3spd transmission with factory overdrive ( pretty rare )
1 Willys Go Devil L-134 straight 4 cyl chain drive
1 Willys Go Devil L-134 straight 4 cyl gear drive
Posted with many photos and have many more. Including photos of being wrapped for shipping to Mississippi.
Cash only 4500.00 serious inquiries only.
Bring your trailer load up and start your restoration project and do it your way…clear (Arizona title )”
Jerry’s father is selling this jeep he found in Wyoming (contact Jerry via FB — https://www.facebook.com/groups/18657808157/permalink/10160120357838158).
Jerry was told this was one of about a hundred that were built by an unknown company. I looked through my archives, but could not find anything exactly like this one. Anyone ever seen one like this?
For all the work that was done to create it, it seems possible that more were made. Jerry indicates that the body is galvanized. The entire top is custom, along with the fenders, and it looks like the work is reasonably good. The doors are suicide doors. The hood looks like an original part. The cowl and dash may be original, but the dash has been modified. The fan shroud is galvanized with an old electric fan.
If forced to guess, I’d say if several hundred were built, that they were older jeeps that were stripped and rebuilt. If all like this one, they were designed for colder and wetter climates (permanent hood, perm dash, and a perm heater blower), so I could imagine these would have been constructed out of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, or Northern Idaho.
Another theory is that if several hundred built, maybe they weren’t all built the same? Maybe some were more custom than others or more creative than others? That might explain some of the odd designs that we’ve seen over the years out of the northern Intermountain West? My assumption had been these were all home built, but perhaps not?
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1400 for all.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/pts/d/west-plains-jeep-cj5-collection/7533037489.html
“Selling over 20 year collection of Willys CJ parts. Several flat fender parts and cj5 parts. F head block and head, pistons,rods, turned crank, never installed, l head parts, block head, miscellaneous, m38 body and frame(body rough), v6 Jeep frame and axles, several front and rear axles, steel top for cj5 v6, radiator for m38 or cj2, several bodies, rough, transmission/transfer, windshields, new brake parts, far too much to list. Price is firm. Suggest you come and look first and then bring a trailer if you decide to buy. Will take me hours to dig it all up. Getting older and trimming down my project list.
All cj stuff to go.”
No engine.
https://mohave.craigslist.org/pts/d/mohave-valley-1952-cj3a-flat-fender/7537041625.html
“1952 CJ3A Flat fender Jeep project. 5x rare 16″ wheels, original drive train minus engine. Adapter included for small block Chevy. New grill. Includes some extra bits, steering boxes, PTO winch, hood, fender, ect. $2400. Clear AZ title in my name.
Will trade for 40′ container, K5 Blazer project, or block work. Can put cash on either side to make deal work.”
