This former Navy jeep has a gov dash plate.

https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/chester-1953-jeep-willys-cj3b/6970744584.html

“I am selling a 1953 Jeep Willys CJ3b. Jeep is out of California until 2010 where it made its way to the northeast. Minimal rust, two spots the size of a 5 inch square on both floors by feet. Thats it.

The vehicle was undercoated many years ago, of which is peeling like crazy off the bottom of the tub and fenders. Literally comes off in sheets, by hand. Nice grey gloss paint underneath. That grey is the original grey and I think its called swan grey.

The motor was just gone through, including less than .002 taper on each cylinder, rods, pistons and main bearings are all standard and have never been over sized. Cylinders were honed and new standard rings were installed, only because the original rings had become brittle and I snap a few when removing.

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(09/12/2018) Has a variety of updates.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/d/poulsbo-1953-willy-jeep-3b/6958581222.html

“1953 Willy Jeep 3B High Hood, with a 1981 Buick V-6 (odd fire) with GM bell and clutch, T 18 Ford truck 1 ton trany with a jeep split transfer case. Rear end is a 44 with flanged axel with 4-27?, Front is 27 with Thorenson 80lb mini slip with 4-27?. Steering is a Saugana power with Oldsmobile tilt wheel. Winch is a Warn 8000ld with remote control. New seats and the fuel tank is under the rear seat box. All new wiring and gages, rino type interior. All sitting on B F Goodrich All Terrain T/A 10R15 with gray eight spoke rims and manual hubs.”

UPDATE: Still Available.

(08/05/2019) Hasn’t been driven much in years.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/sunol-willys-jeep-cj-3b-1953/6947526341.html

“I have a Willys Jeep CJ-3B that was stoed in barn for years. Engine runs fine, tire are in great condition (less than 100 miles on them), new battery, have a few extra parts. Engine is a 307 v8 Chevy, it is a 3 speed, has the overdrive kit, high and low 4 wheel drive.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

Plow jeep with running V-6.

“1954 Willys CJ3B high top. Buick V6, 3 speed T14 transmission from a 67 CJ5. 33×12.50 Firestone tires. 7 foot fisher plow. Needs a throw out bearing. Runs great. Rough body.”

Looks like a later model 3B.

https://maine.craigslist.org/grd/d/peru-willys-cj3b-jeep/6959578388.html

“Willys Jeep CJ3B. Runs, drives, steers. Body rough. No brakes.
Trade for tractor attachments like tiller, blower, bush hog, farmi winch, skidder, sawmill, case 310, dozer, crawler, grader, Fisher plow, greenhouse, shed, farm equipment, snowmobile, atv”