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This is an interesting creature. Anyone recognize the chassis? The body looks lengthened, or is custom, or is some type of replacement body (prob out of the Philippines if a replacement).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/554849679675500
“1946 jeep 4 cylinder 3 speed motor runs”
This is a 2A with a 3B body. Grill has been customized.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/782466406509285
“Titled as a CJ2A but has the body of a CJ3B high hood. Flat head V8. Clean jeep with no rust. Title in hand!”
UPDATE: Still Available.
($12,500) This has a variety of functional updates. Needs some additional work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/300658578907128
“Willys Jeep CJ3B High Hood Reproduction body sitting on a 71’ Cj5 frame with many modifications Dauntless 231 odd fire V6 engine T18 trans Dana 18 transfer case Disc brake Dana 30 up front Offset Dana 44 in rear Power steering conversion Front shackle reversal Custom roll cage – front & rear bumpers Sitting on 32’s but can clear 35’s Needs a little work on radiator and rear end – otherwise runs great Would need to be picked up from location $12,500 obo title in hand”
Mike shared this mostly stock CJ-3B. It looks like this has a swing-type tire carrier on the back (explains the odd colored swatches on either rear side of the body.
https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/modesto-1954-willys-jeep-cj-3b-cj3b/7526410278.html
“Same owners for 30+ years. Engine was rebuilt and new clutch installed in 2009. I have receipts totaling $3900. The Jeep was driven daily until 2015, then parked. Put on non-op in 2019. Runs and drives very well. Rewired 12 volt system. Always garaged. No rust holes. Clean Ca. title in hand. Please call, no texts.”
The pics suggest a pretty good restoration job.
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/d/rockland-1953-willys-cj3b/7524961547.html
“Just resorted, it was purchased in California and I put many hours and money restoring it.
As you can see from the photos it is in excellent condition. Runs great and the decals can be removed.”
Robert Baxter posted this “CJ-3B” to Facebook the other day. He spotted it at a car show in El Segundo, California. The chassis is a deuce-and-a-half. It looks like the body is extra tall and stetted, which gives it an unusual look. Cool rig!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/502884336980336/permalink/1100033907265373
This might have a replacement body, as there is now cowl heater vent on the passenger side.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/san-jose-1964-willys-jeep/7516892952.html
“Hi Iam selling my Willy’s Jeep. It’s clean title. Runs good. 3 speed manual—- good tire and paint….already register up to date”
Ward’s selling this good looking CJ-3B.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/456066149841395
“Obviously not a Wrangler…..1954 Willys Jeep CJ-3B. Clear title. Runs, drives, stops. Little rust but in overall great shape. F-134 engine. T-90 transmission. Dana 18 transfer case. Stock axles. Dualmatic front hubs. Almost new Besttop soft top. Doors included. 235/75-15 BFG all/terrain tires with approximately 5,000 miles. Rebuilt carburetor. Valves adjusted. New brake master cylinder. Swing out rear spare tire carrier. 6V, Hi-Lift jack included. Starts and runs great! $6,500.”
I’m unclear whether this price is for both or not.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1096706190956579/
“1948 CJ2A Lots of new parts. To many to list. Runs and drives. Also have 1953 Williy CJ3 Street Legel Both are Black Tagged Clear Title, Both run drive great. We use these on our farm hunting and fishing and fence work. By one or both.”
Has a replacement body that has been covered with rhino liner.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/585607202971465
“Runs and drives great installed 4 new shocks but everything else had been done very nicely in California v6 Buick motor with a very uniq overdrive. Had the outside and inside rhino lined came out great. Most come see and drive to appreciate its power.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8500.
(06/15/2022) Has some floor repairs and, possibly, side-body repairs.
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/d/milmay-1954-willy-jeep-cj3b-high-hood/7516001036.html
“Willy Jeep CJ3B high hood.
Rebuilt motor
Changed over to 12 volts
Electronic ignition
All new brake lines
Totally rewired
Solid Jeep”
This combo includes a Knox trailer.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/richmond-willys-jeep-61-cj3b-knox/7508508981.html
Fully restored, A-1 shape, body off, zero rust Willys. No dents or dings. Motor is perfect. Just inspected. Drives great at 40 mph. Full vinyl top, with doors. 44k miles, but odom. just stopped. Great motor is Hurricane 4 F-head. Early ’50’s very rare 4×6 Knox trailer in great shape. Selling as a pair, ideally, because they should be together.
This looks to be a CJ-3A with a 3B-style fiberglass body.
https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/d/newbury-1949-willys-jeep/7514201724.html
“1949 Willy’s Jeep with 1960’s fiberglass body.
With snowplow from the 70’s with hydraulic right/left swing.
Been sitting for 10 years, was running when parked, no longer running.
Sold with Bill of Sale.”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://syracuse.craigslist.org/snw/d/dryden-willys/7496987616.html
“THESE ARE GETTING HARD TO FIND
CJ2A 53/ 54&60+/- NOT SURE THE FRAMES ARE SOLID THERE WILLY’S THEY NEED EXTENSIVE REPAIR BOTH ORIGINAL ENGINE ONE IS CONVERTED TO 12V PLUS IT HAS A COMPLETE ROLL BAR CAGE AND ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP I CLIMBED HILLS WITH IT.
LET ME KNOW IF INTERESTED.”
If the 3B drives, these are worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/360339319568211/
“6000 for the pair obo not sure what they are worth but definitely old and cool as hell”
It works, but has lots of rust.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/291533479766398
“1953 Willys Jeep CJ 4wd – 4cyl – 134cid – 1/4 ton Functional Snow Plow Running and Driving condition with a clean NYS transferable registration This Jeep is very rusty, the fenders and the rear floor are in poor condition, but the frame is solid This Jeep is perfect for plowing your driveway or a nice restoration project”
Maybe someone can do something with this project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/392954749352675
“Has 327 ci (turns) original drive line(with 4 sticks) a WARN overdrive ( check what they sell for) needs attention, but good start. I have replaced/rebuilt all the springs”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8500.
(04/25/2022) This runs and drives.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1681749722200605
“1953 jeep Willy runs and drives 4×4
Has tow bar on front asking 9,000 obo
Possible trade looking for a gas powered golf cart”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/28/2022) Appears worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/399755375509787
“Runs drives good”
Peter shared this forgotten 3B. Unclear why the seller thinks the engine is a Ford.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8506532972706104/
“Ford 4 cyl ohv (original) 4×4”
UPDATE: Regarding the serial number plates, my guess is that they are not original to the jeep.
Also, Derek Redmond provided his thoughts on this jeep: “The 3B you sent is unusual indeed. You didn’t mention whether you noticed the serial number plate is from a 1953 stripped chassis 3B. But there’s nothing that really ties that to the Jeep itself. You’re correct about it being a Mitsu, although an earlier model than the one you found on my site. The drawing athttps://cj3b.info/World/JapanJ4.html is pretty much identical – it would be an early 1953 CJ3B-J4.
I guess it could be just a Mitsu body dropped on the stripped chassis. I don’t know enough about Mitsu mechanical parts to tell if there are any clues in the photos.
The little bracket welded to the grille is definitely for a Japanese unit badge. The one on the driver’s side of the dash could also be for some military thing like a rifle holder, although I don’t recall seeing one before.
The fuel filler, hood cutout, glovebox, bumperettes, blackout marker lights, lack of tailgate and the windshield all say Mitsu military. The windshields almost always had a vent in the center, but some of the very earliest did not, probably when the stampings were still coming from the US.
I have seen some Mitsu under hood photos that look like they possibly show those brackets on the fender, but it’s hard to tell. Same with the drawing.”
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This unusual “CJ-3B” has a number of odd elements. Given the passenger indents, I thought this might have a replacement body. However, the lack of a tailgate, the unusual passenger fender, the grille with a metal piece welded between the tines, and the split windshield suggested to me that this might be something else.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/galt-1953-willys-cj3b-jeep/7508566765.html
“1953 Willys CJ3B Jeep
Needs restored!
1953 Willys CJ3B Jeep
Needs restored!
Comes with rebuilt 4 cylinder Hurricane flathead motor; not installed.
Title lost. Been stored for 39 years. Owned for 54 years!
Miscellaneous parts”
No pics and not much of a description. Maybe something or maybe nothing.
https://reno.craigslist.org/for/d/doyle-1964-willy-jeep/7500693797.html
“1964 Willy Jeep with hard top. Its been sitting for many years. Was supposed to be a project.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500. Congrats Sri!
This early 1963 CJ-3B is worth a look.
“1963 Jeep Willys CJ3b in great unrestored condition. it has 33k box-A odometer miles on the title. Very solid and dry Arizona Jeep. It fires right up and runs fantastic. It has a freshly re-cored original radiator that kept the jeep cool in the 108 degree weather last offroading session. Military style tires are less than a year old, new battery, freshly rebuild starter and generator, new clutch master and brake master, and a new remote control front winch. It also has a new gauge cluster, bikini top, and front mounted towbar to hook up and flat tow anywhere. It comes with extra parts such as the side-mounted tire carrier and spare original rim, the original gauge cluster, and a few engine parts. Awesome little CJ-3B that is very reliable and great offroad. Clean AZ title in my name notarized and ready to go”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2300.
(05/02/2022) This has some interesting mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8145345982157475
“302 Ford T18 truck transmission Spicer twin stick T18 Transfer case Custom Landrover Frame and axles Power leather seats Roll cage Custom aluminum fuel tank This is a project car needs some fresh energy to finish. I’m looking for space in my garage.”
Seems worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/323971423267693
“1953 Willys CJ3B – Just replaced engine, transmissions, transfercase, new exhaust system, all new brake system, and more. Runs and drives. Original condition, but needs more work.”
