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It looks like it might run?
“61 jeep willys $2000 cash or trade for small pick up. 4 cyl back seat crew cab. 720-429-9592 Dennis”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2648322327.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
The seller says the floor pans are solid.
“I have a 53 willyz jeep I rescued. I don’t have time for it. I have a son on the way and four other projects. It had a 134 c.u. 4 cylinder. Not running. But turns over. The started is locked up. Need a new one. It’s been converted to 12,volt. I have both doors. All the glass is in it. Has high low 4 speed mamanual transmission. Floor pans are solid. I’m asking 1000. Obo no title. It is a tn registered truck. Feel free to call or text.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
There might be some value here.
“1962 Willys Jeep Universal CJ3B, was running when parked 2 years ago. Engine is free, starter disengages before it can crank. Gas tank rusted, was running on auxillary tank. Front half solid and fairly rust free, back half really rusty and floorboards rusted out. Gears shift into position. The frame has an angle iron reinforcement welded to the frame bottom under the driver’s area. The windshield frame, hood, front cowling, fenders and grill are in nice condition for a Jeep this age. The bad rust out is in the rear tub and under the seat areas. The seat pictured DOES NOT COME WITH IT, NO SEATS. USED AS IS. No title, bill of sale only. Located 10 miles south of Oxford Mississippi, aprox. 1.5 hours south of Memphis TN”
This might be a good price despite the smoking engine.
“1954 Willys with Buick 225 V-6. Jeep runs but smokes and needs to be re-ringed. Has practicly new 32″ tractor tires on it.
$1500 firm 225-226-2052”
http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/cto/2647704025.html
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**
(09/22/2011) Needs some work.
“1963 CJ3B HIGH HOOD FOR SALE! PROJECT JEEP- NEEDS SOME PAINT AND SOME BODY WORK. NEW 11 INCH BRAKES AND RECONDITIONED RADIATOR. SOFT TOP, BUCKET SEATS, 4 INCH LIFT. CURRENTLY APART (SEE 2ND PIC), BUT HAVE EVERYTHING TO PUT BACK TOGETHER.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
The body looks like a replacement, so it probably in good shape.
“This is a super clean, very unique, low mile ’53 CJ3B, ’92 4.3L GMC, fuel injected, rear locker Dana 40, T18 transfer, 4″ lift, Rubicon rack with 2 Jerry cans, high lift jack, bikini top, rear seat, tow-wired with new towbar. New fuel system. Work done by Folbeck 4WD. Recent systems check with redone brake lines. BFG 32s 70% with matching spare under rear rack. New Optima battery. Starts and runs strong. Selling for larger 4×4 to fit the family.”
Looks good for the price.
“59 willys f head on 33’s. Full soft top. Runs good. Will consider full or partial trades, riding lawn mower, 4 wheeler, boat, etc. Call 989-798-8543 for more info.”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/2644971891.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This sounds pretty solid. The seller notes in a comment, “This jeep is about 99% rust free original condition. There is a very small place in the floor under the tool box. The hat channels are free of rust. The bolt holes for the tire hanger were skimed over.”
“This is a 1963 Willys CJ3B Jeep in excellent condition for a jeep of it’s age. It is stock except for the steering wheel and tail lights. It has the 4 cyl F-134 engine and 3 speed trans with Hi and low 4wd. You don’t find many of these jeeps in this condition. It has only 30258 miles on a working speedometer. This jeep comes with a set of original GoodYear Suburbanite 760×15 Super Cushion tires, this is the same tires that were available from the factory on these jeeps.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Sounds like a good rig. It smokes a little.
“This is a great old Willys CJ3b that I found and restored about 4 years ago. I found the Willys locally here in Anaheim CA, It was used mainly as a family camping rig through the 60s and 70s, it had been sitting in the side yard of a house in Anaheim for many years. Basically no rust to speak of. The body is really straight and clean origianal metal. I started with the mechanicals and rebuilt the brakes, the carb, new gas tank, new electric fuel pump, new ignition.. etc. I added a quart of oil and the ole OHC engine came right up! It starts and runs great, it smokes some on initial start/choke. Smokes a little under load. but performs perfect for my needs. The snow plow was an old Ebay item of hunk of metal rust that I shipped to CA from back East. I blasted and painted like new, and realized I had original serial # 150 Western Snow Plow! I spoke with a retired Western Engineer and he remember those first plows to come off the line, basically all hand built. that was fun talking to him. I spoke with current Western engineers, and they helped me engineer the upgrades to the plow. It now has full Hydrualics up/down and swivel. all new components and works great. The 1955 hard top was found in Sacramento CA and was blasted and painted with the body in 2008. Only surface rust, no major repairs required. I never finished installing windows in the top. I have the doors, but never finished restoring the rollup windows. The rig has a unique “Tuxedo” trim package front chrome bumper that is very cool. It has an original 1960s Smittlybuilt full cage. I installed new Bestop lowback front seats. I have the original heater parts, but never put it back in. I have used the Willys the last four years pushing snow around my cabin in Big Bear Lake, CA. Never had any issues with it. It always starts, and runs strong. It has origianl 60s mag wheels and four new all terain tires with chains. The rig has been garaged the last four years, only driven during the winter to push snow around the driveway and access roads. I usually keep it in 4-low, but I have occassionaly put in high gear to tootle around the neighborhood during the summer. it always turns heads and makes people smile. I would not recommend as a daily driver, but rather as a collectable conversation peice, and as a hell of a little work horse plow for a small property like mine. I had thoughts of going through the motor/rings to eleviate the smoking. but it runs so well, I never did it. I have had a great time with this rig, but it is time for me to move on to a new project. I know there are Jeep/Willys affectionados out there that will appreciate this little rig as much as me. Please let me know of any questions about it you may have. Really nice straight body/top. All metal . all original. I’m a big guy, and I did re-locate the driver seat back a few inches. other than that, she’s a stocker!”
It runs and includes the trailer.
“This is a 1954 Willy’s jeeb CJ3B that is mostly all stock. It has 76000 miles. This is a project and need work. The engine runs good and the transfer case all works. I would be willing to trade for an older VW Baja Bug. Call Joe with any questions at 509-990-0939. Thanks!”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2641430541.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500
(08/31/2011) This looks nice.
“This is a really nice, completely gone through Willys Jeep cj3b flat fender high hood. It is a new steel body. 260 ford falcon v8, factory manual 3 speed, overdrive. There is way too much to list. It was built with light off road and car shows in mind. Custom gauges, Idit tilt column, Herm the overdrive guy brake master setup and power steering setup with new tie rod and link configuration. Wagner 11″ drums on all 4, custom rear exit dual exhaust with catalytic converter, new tires and wheels, including spare. Two gas tanks. Always parked inside. three o three eight five four seven eight 9 four.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2638958560.html
Needs work.
“1953 willys jeep cj3b has been sitting in barn for a couple of years. i was doing some spring cleaning and decided to try and sell this item. when i bought it it ran but needed some work done on it. what gets done is up to you. one of the big sellers to me was the top. i had plans to fix it for the deer lease but never did. now with three kids no time to work on it. come with extra parts as well. call or e-mail with questions. 2eight one 6 one zero 5 one 2 zero for questions”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2635947279.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800
(09/26/2011) This appears mostly stock, though someone squeezed in a dash mounted glove box which might be handy.
“1954 CJ 3B
Power take off winch
Original 6 volt system
Just in time for hunting season.
Running and ready to go.
Perfect for around the hunting club or ranch.
Restoration potential.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
“53′ Willys Jeep set up for crawling, and road ready too. Asking $3,500/O.B.O. but will consider any reasonable offer. Frame is boxed in, and lengthened. New tires, power steering, disc brakes, new drive lines, larger fuel tank. Small block 350 with headers with flow-master duel exhaust and 4-barrel Holley carb. New bucket race type seats and other stuff, must see. Pictures do not do justice. Needs minimal work, mostly cosmetic. Runs great!!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was For Trade
(12/05/2010) I can’t see much in the pic. It’s a project and seller’s price has varied.
“i have a 53 willys jeep its a cj3b the high hood i had plans to build it for sand drags and just dont have the cash so looking to sell or possibly trade for a sandrail …. it has a ford nine inch in the rear with a dana 44 front it has a sbc 350 in it which ran great when parked but has been sitting the heads are ported has bigger cam i have a brand new wiring harness for it just needs to be installed the dash was in bad shape so i cut it out needs to have a dash made i have a tilt coloum for it needs seats the tranny was rebuilt right before being parked has a tubo 350 i also have a fresh 383 shortblock i was building for it bagged and ready to be finished it has a balanced eagle rotating assembly with flat top pistons.. ihave a soft top and doors for it ..i have 2500 just in the motor and wiring harness….im asking 3500 for the jeep 5500 for jeep and motor and i also have all brand new autometer gauges minus tach”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
It is a project, but there may be some value here, especially if the engine starts after being wired correctly. There is also a parts CJ-3B for sale, too.
“I have a 1953 willys jeep here I was working on it for about a month and decided that I wasn’t one of the best people to work on it. The engine turns over but it doesnt start because I didnt have all the electrical hooked up. The transmission shifts into 1st and reverse but not 3rd or 2nd. The transfer case will need work to have the rear drive line put on but it shifts into high and low and in and out of 4wd. It comes with two brand new seats that were redone. The windsheild has a chunk missing out of it.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/25/2011) The seller lists the year as a CJ-2A.
“1947 Jeep CJ-3B
* Rare, Custom Jeep. This one will turn heads for sure!
* Complete ACME replacement steel body
* Painted metallic blue Imron aircraft paint
* Engine is a Buick 225 cid V-6 crate motor approx. 5,000 miles
* Advance Adapter Headers with High Flow muffler (sounds great!)
* T-14 Transmission with synchronized 1st gear
* 11″ Wagoneer brakes with dual mater cylinder
* Single lever transfer case
* WARN overdrive
* SAGINAW power steering
* WARN 8,000 lbs power in and out winch
* SMITTYBILT roll cage with custom paint
* RANCHO Suspension
* SUPERIOR slotted side Heavy Duty Mag wheels (rare)
* 31″ Dayton tire (890 x 15)
* Two BESTOP tops included full and bikini
* BESTOP seats with under-seat storage
* KC Off road lights
* Heavy duty bumper and standard 2″ Receiver hitch
* Tow bar and tow wiring
Asking $7,900.00
This jeep has been stored inside. Very rare, and always an eye catcher! So hard for me to sell this Jeep, but the time has come! Perfect for 4-wheeling, this jeep knows most Colorado Jeep trails! Had so much fun with this jeep, but time to move on. I have owned jeep since 1974. Custom built from ground up. The Jeep is available to look at M-F 8am-4pm in Southeast Denver. Seriously buyers only! If you have any questions, please call Dan at work (303) 756-9495 or cell phone (720)-425-6546.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/clt/2632386517.html
The engine’s exhaust needs a little help.
“All original. Bolts broke off on the motor block for the exhaust manifold. Been in the family for 40 years.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2631020808.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
(04/20/2011) Here’s a variety of parts.
“Willys CJ2a body tub, in pretty rough shape but all of them are, could be repaired or used for parts $50 OBO
Willys CJ3b body tub, rear has been cut off, cowl is pretty good, rough $50 OBO
Early CJ5 frame, fully boxed, shackle reversed and set up for YJ springs $100 OBO
Extra set of quarter panels $25 OBO
Three sets of front fenders $25 each or all for $100 OBO, all are pretty rough
CJ3b hood, decent shape $50 OBO
I was going to build a crawler out of these parts, combine the two bodies and make one good set of fenders. Sold off most of the parts now and just want this stuff gone. Good start to a nice wheeler or rock buggy. Take everything for $200. If this isn’t sold in a week it is all going to scrap, I hate to do it but I want it off my property”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900.
This has GM running gear of some vintage.
“Rebuilt 225-V6, Newly Rewired, New Front Hubs, Good Tires.
4 WD Works. GM Running Gear.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
It ran before the seller started working on it. Body is off of it.
“Project I started a couple years ago and have not been able to find the time to finish. Engine ran and 4 wheel drive worked before I started this project, (had bad brakes and leaky differentials when I bought it). Both differentials have been completly gone through with new bearings, seals, and gear oil. New 3″ lift kit with springs, shackles, and shocks. New brake shoes, springs, and all four wheel cylinders are new. Body tub is off of the chassis right now. Good windshield frame. Body tub is decent, little rust, not bad. Jeep came from a farm in the mountains, never been on the beach. Clear title.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/25/2011) I am guessing this doesn’t run.
“Original parts except different motor, minimal rust, Good frame. Motor is a ’46 Willys Flathead. 870-307-4646 or 870-615-1327”
http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/cto/2625083419.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
There may be some value here. It even runs!
“53 willys jeep runs good with plow 4 wheel drive works good
400 each obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
(11/13/2010) The body has some dents on the driver’s side. It appears this has gone through some updates, such as a tilt wheel, roll cage, and updates to the suspension (the front appears to have a metal strip that probably helps strengthen it is some way).
“Good working condition,Buick V6 225 engine, Warren over drive, Original 3 speed transmission. Great for hunting and 4 wheeling.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.
“Howdy Folks, Up for sale is my 1953 Willys CJ3B. It has original sheet metal and no rust. I restored it about 8 years ago. Everything was either rebuilt or replaced then. It has traveled about 2,500 miles since then. My wife and I trailered it behind our RV on our honeymoon. So this jeep has seen SanFrancisco, Meer Woods, The Bad Lands, Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone, Napa Valley, and Senoma and much more. So its been around. It has a few chips and bumps, however still shows very well and gets allot of attention. It even won best jeep at the very popular ST. Marys annual car show. Beautiful trophy.
It is powered by an F head four cylinder and an manual 3 speed. It is a 4X4 with high and low range. It has been updated with an Motorola alternator, converted to 12 volts, and a solex carb. It has military ND tires that actually drive very well and wear very well. It runs just great and is fun to drive. It is painted Caterpillar yellow and battle ship grey. I would be willing to repaint it any solid color with a single stage urathane enamel for an additional $1,200. This would include everything but the frame and engine compartment. I also have US government olive drab. You may call me at five three seven one nine eight seven or email me.
I am asking $11,000. It is located in Holland NY near East Aurora. Email me for an appointment for viewing. And if weather permits a drive. I am not interested in trades, or consignments. In the photo you may see the exhaust strap broken, It has been replaced.”
