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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
(04/01/2010) This looks like a nice jeep.
“RARE… 1953 Willy’s highhood jeep, CJ 3B in good condition. All parts listed below are new within the last two years with very low miles on them: Carb, Paint, Rims, Tires, Fuel, Tank, Exhaust, Brakes. It has a Warn O/D. Jeep runs and looks awesome, has original engine, tranny, axles and t/c. Selling so I can get something fun such as a Sand Rail, Quad, Land Cruiser, Early Bronco or even a 1 Ton 4×4 truck.”
I can’t quite tell, but there might be a rear PTO on this.
“willys jeep cj3b very rough but buildable or for parts and title $600 or resonable off will consider most trades also 5802718526 or call or text anytime. jcchappy@hotmail.com”
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1795499533.html
The seller notes this is “rust free” and has “0 rust”. But, I’m pretty sure surface rust counts as rust?? But if it runs and drives well, it looks like a good price.
“This is a 63 or 64 CJ3B for sale. It has a strong motor that has a rebuilt carb, new tune up, updated electircal,new brakes all around, new oil and brand new windshield. Drives and stops like a jeep tires should be replaced but still can be used for driving around town. Have bill of sale only at this point but possibly next week will get it titled. was told it is clear in DMV just need to go thru paper work. Shifts thru all gears great, 4 wheel drive works high and low. needs front running lights and one right rear. solid RUST FREE jeep!!!! Has some dent and dings as any jeep this old does but has a great tub with 0 rust on that or frame!!!! Very clean jeep for its age. would like 2500 obo please email me At RBJ numbers 80@aol.com thanks”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/1797042840.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
These don’t appear very often. I’m not sure how easy, or not, they are to import into the US.
“This is a no-reserve auction for a super rare 1977 Mitsubishi Willys Jeep J54 Diesel right hand drive in Immaculate condition. It has a professionally installed dual tank fuel system which means it can run on diesel or vegetable oil. The system was professionally installed and runs exceptionally well. The Jeep also has new TA’s with less than a 1000 miles. The title is clear and clean. No rips or tears in the seats. No dents or body damage. Runs and drives excellent. Bikini top and doors included.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
(05/16/2010) These aren’t too common and this one looks nice. I think this is as good of price as you’ll find.
“This is a one of a kind! Mitsubishi right hand drive. This jeep was made in Japan. Street legal, with current tags and clean title. Good shape, runs great. F134 motor 4 cylinder. Great jeep for hunting & fishing in the back country. Brand new 8,000 lb electric winch. Half and full tops. 5 mud terrain tires with less than 1000 miles on them. Off road lights, 2 front and 1 rear. Three speed. If you want a 16 foot car trailer with it, add another $1,000 to price.”
There’s lots of PROJECT left in this project.
“CJ-3B Jeep Project Includes:
Titled 1953 Willys Body, reinforced for strength and build
1979 Wagoneer frame, shortened and welded by professional welder to fit body
Dana 44 axles front and rear
Basically New (towed 2000 miles) Eagle alloy Wheels w/ 30% 33″ Cooper Discoverer tires
Rebuilt Chevy 350 4 bolt main w/ RV cam (0 miles on engine, have started it)
Holley 4 barrel carb
Th 350 transmission
Dana 18 Transfer case w/rebuild kit (gears are good)
Advance Adapter for mating tranny to T-case
Painless wiring kit still in box
CJ Steering column
If given full asking price of $1700.00 I will also include Ramsey #8000 winch”
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/pts/1793791737.html
This looks pretty good. I don’t think I’ve seen hubcaps quite like that.
“1963 Jeep Willys, 30246 miles showing on odemeter, drove very little needs some restoring, has new gas tank, rebuilt carb. and motor has been rebuilt has about 2500 miles on it. contact # 704-692-7054 or text. $5000 or BO.”
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1792033404.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
This has some interesting little graphics, or umm leaves, in the corners.
“953 WILLY’S JEEP BODY ON A 1974 CHEVY CHASSIS 350 CORVETTE ENGINE AUTO TRANS SHIFT KIT POWER STEERING TILT STEERING WHEEL POLISHED METAL DASH GAUGES RADIO 4 POINT RACING SEATS ROLL BAR CANVAS TOP GOOD TIRES RUNS STRONG 3″ LIFT KIT. NEON LIGHT KIT INSTALLED. RUNS AND LOOKS GREAT”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/02/2010) It’s all apart. Looks like mostly surface rust.
“53 CJ3B WILLY’S HIGHHOOD PROJECT. WILL PART OUT BUT WOULD RATHER SELL COMPLETE. JEEP RAN BEFORE I DISASSEMBLED IT FOR FRAME UP RESTORATION. ALL PARTS ARE ORIGINAL AND ARE THERE TO REASSEMBLE EXCEPT WINDSHIELD FRAME. MAKE OFFER OR EMAIL FOR MORE PICS. JEREMY 634-6992. LOOKING FOR OTHER PARTS????? 4 CYLINDER 151 CI FROM 80 CJ5, AXLES, RADIATOR, FAN, HEATER, DRIVELINES, CARB, VARIOUS OTHER ODDS AND ENDS.”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1772285368.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1750.
“For sale is a 1953/1954 Jeep Willys CJ-3B $1750 obo. Motor runs very strong for original engine. The 4WD does not work but the Jeep still drives well. The body is in rough shape. This Jeep would make a great restoration project or hunting/farm vehicle. Included in the sale is a tow bar and trailer lights for towing.”
This looks nice. I’m not sure where West Magic Reservoir is.
“This is one great jeep. It is all original, four cylinder newly re-built engine, new suspension, new tires, new fuel pump, new brakes. No cracks in glass, It’s clean, runs great, looks great. Have to sell, but firm on price. If you know your Willys, you’ll love this one.”
http://twinfalls.craigslist.org/cto/1780162116.html
**SOLD** Here’s a great deal that Brett spotted.
“1960 CJ3B tall hood Willys Jeep. Buick V6, Power steering, New windshield, All new steering parts, newer brakes, Ultra low 5/38 gears, 8000 LB PTO winch. Street legal but with a top speed around 50 its best suited as a trail rig, Farm truck or for hunting. Does have a tow bar that goes with it so you can flat tow it to the trails. The body is in rough shape. I have another good CJ2 low hood body for an extra couple hundred. I would consider trading for a little 70’s Datsun or Toyota pickup.”
This is a no reserve auction with a starting price of $600. It appears there is $600 worth of value here.
“Has new leaf springs and shocks. Leafs were put over axles to lift jeep. Reinforcement will be needed for steering from leaf over axle change. Changed from manual fuel pump to electric fuel pump. Engine runs but needs fuel pump modification for correct fuel intake. I did drive jeep before parking 3 years ago. I just don’t have the time to keep the project going.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
Not sure there is much value here.
“1951 Willys Jeep for parts”
UPDATE: Was $6900. **SOLD**
“4 Wheel drive, new electrical wiring, 36inch tires, new drive line, 4 speed, 350 chev motor. New paint and new interior. Is a very powerful running jeep.”
This is pretty rough, but is a no reserve auction.
“1962 Willy Jeep for restoration. I believe it is a CJ3B flat finder, high hood. It has a clear title and ran before it was put in storage. The transmision and four wheel drive were all working how ever the motor is now stuck. Body has rust and a few holes but the mount and frame are good. The floor board has only a few small holes but the bottom of the bed is gone. The top is good and it has doors as well. Most of the glass is bad or gone. I put lub in the cyclinders and I’m sure you can get the motor to run.There is no reserve and must be paid for at end of sale and pick up with in 30 days Thanks.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
(04/29/2010) This is CJ-3B on top and ’71 CJ-5 on the bottom. The front shackles have been reversed. Much more done as well (the seller provides a very long description in the Ad).
“What I have is a CJ3B siting on a 1971 CJ5 Frame, so it has been titled as a 71 CJ3B. It has a strong running Buick 225 V6 Oddfire, T18 4spd transmission with granny 1st. and new clutch, Fresh rebuilt Dana 20 transfer case, newer drivelines and U-Joints, open knuckle Dana 30 front with disk breaks (no locker), Dana 44 rear with welded spiders, Front shackle conversion, Rancho lift springs (sprung under axle), Powder Coated black custom front and rear bumpers, Hi-Lift mount on rear with storage rack, SW guages (fuel, amps, oil, water temp, tachometer all work fine) Speedometer gear just went out so it needs replacing on the transfer case otherwise it works fine, has brand new cable. Lights and signals works perfect, even hazards. Brakes are great, 4×4 works flawlessly. Solid body and frame. Frame has been braced in the weak spots. Good 32×9.50 TSL’s on black steel wheels with allot of offset to keep the tires out further, it will fit 35’s with a shackle lift…..”
UPDATE: a reader reports this is sold. Was for sale for $8k.
I’m gonna guess that this is a rare 1968 CJ-3B titled as a 1969, as I believe ’68 was the last production year.
“1969 willys Jeep. Professionally built 302 engine mileage in picture is actuall miles on the engine. 3 speed manual transmission. High and low range 4-wheel drive w/lock in hubs. Has been rebuilt as a project looking to sell so I can buy another one and rebuild it. You can email me for more pictures.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is a good looking CJ-3B. The seller provides a nicely detailed description. The drain holes have been filled in.
“Here is a very nice 1953 Willys CJ-3B that is roadworthy. I run errands in it frequently. I have the title in my name so no drama there. The Jeep is still mostly original with the Hurricane engine and T-90 transmission, both of which work great. The engine starts right up hot or cold, no smoke and is very smooth. I’ve had the Jeep for two years, and from what I’ve been told by the previous owner, the Jeep was totally refurbished 12 years ago. I have no reason to doubt that. The paint still has some shine but there are some surface rust spots. There is also rust on the drivers side support for the fender. Also some rust on a cross member under the tub near the rear wheel wells. Since I’m in the disclosing mode, the only gauges that are hooked up are the temperature gauge and the oil pressure gauge. The odometer works but the speedometer has a broken needle. The ampere meter and the gas gauge are not hooked up and will be good things for a “to do” list. The seats are not original and in pretty bad shape under the seat covers, but they look okay. The emergency brake cable needs to be replaced….”
There might be some value here. That’s an unusual hood on the GPW (likely fiberglass).
“I HAVE THREE JEEPS FOR PARTS. ONE IS A 1969 WITH THE DAUNTLESS V-6 AND ALL THE RUNNING GEAR. ONE IS A CJ-3B THAT HAS NO ENGINE BUT WAS SET UP FOR A CHEVY SMALL BLOCK. IT HAS LATER FRONT AND REAR END IN IT WITH 11 INCH BRAKES AND 4.27 GEARS. T-90 TRANSMISSION WITH THE ADAPTER FOR THE CHEVY. THE THIRD ONE IS A MILITARY FORD JEEP. IT HAS NO ENGINE BUT WAS ALSO SET UP FOR A SMALL BLOCK CHEVY WITH AN AUTOMATIC. IT HAS THE FRONT AND REAR END. I ALSO HAVE A T-90 TRANSMISSION AND T-18 TRANSFER CASE AND A FOUR BANGER F-HEAD ENGINE. ALL THIS STUFF MUST GO AS A PACKAGE FOR $1,300.00. CALL MIKE AT 520-235-4797”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/pts/1760007428.html
UPDATE: SOLD ! An ewillys reader purchased this one.
Given the passenger side indents, I’d say this is a pretty new body.
“1953 Willys/Jeep CJ3B Complete frame up restoration .New tub, new soft top,Warn overdrive,12 volt,11″ front brakes. This is a fun vehicle to drive,motor runs excellent.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(12/30/09) Here’s a whole bunch of jeeps for sale.
“I have several CJ3a’s and CJ3b’s for sale – in various conditions and stages of restoration – or I will build to your specification. Please call or email for additional details………. Thanks for looking – Roger at 360-239-8428 or gram26@hctc.com”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/1758020707.html
This might be pretty nice. The towel between the hood and windshield suggests the owner has been at least somewhat careful with it.
“1953 willys jeep. recently painted. passanger seat needs refinished. runs excellent. 5000 OBO.”
http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/1754645875.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8688
“They are right hand drive. (Can be converted) Other than that all other parts interchange. We carry a full line of replacement parts. This Jeep is equipped with a 2″ lift, 32″ tires, aluminum mag wheels, bucket wrap around contour seats, It has High/Low 4×4 & 4×2 Tranny & Transfer case. Soft Top & Doors. We have been completely thru this Jeep & found it to be in excellent mechanical condition. With No Rust. The engine will out perform even a 6 cylinder & even V-8’S in most any terrain. It has a throttle set for climbing the steepest grades with ease & no bouncing accelerator pedal. Diesel engine means long life, depenability & excellant braking desending the steepest of grades…..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
It runs. It drives. It looks like a deal to me!
“53 Willys CJ3B Runs and drives. This was sitting for a long time in Calif. before I acquired it. Rebuilt carb, fuel tank, and started. It needs lots of work, but should make a fun rig on the farm or for hunting. asking $2000.00 but offers considered.”
