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UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
Seller lists a CJ-3A, but I don’t see one among the jeeps.
“Jeep wagons -2500.00 obo
Postal jeep 1250.00 obo
Jeep pickup 1250.00 obo
Cj 3 2500.00 obo
Cj 5 2500.00 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
(03/13/2017) Likely needs new tires.
“1950 CJ3A Willys Jeep
Rebuilt in the 80’s and modified with a Ford 289 engine.
Engine runs well, but could use a carb rebuild. 120 average compression; 49-50 psi oil pressure.
The rest of the drivetrain was rebuilt, but is original.
No noises from axles, transmission, and transfer case. All function fine. Four wheel drive is perfect.
Clutch works fine, brakes work but could use attention on the front passenger side.
Tires will leak air after a few days.
6782 miles since rebuilt, always stored inside.
Speedometer, oil pressure, fuel, amps and temp gauges all work.
Paint was never perfect, and there is some small rust staring to show.
Very fun Jeep!”
The floor will need work for sure.
“I’m selling my 1946 jeer willys project. I have done a lot of work but like has other plans for me, so I’m selling it.
I have a title for it, which is a big plus especially in Nj.
I have replaced the floors, hat channels, rear riser, steps, side braces, etc. please look at the pics. The left side of the body still needs some welding.
4 rims were sand blasted, primed and painted with automotive paint. 2 tires have new ndt tires mounted and I have one more tire and tube that needs to be mounted.
The engine was running before I disconnected everything in order to pull the body off. I also have 2 extra radiators and I have an extra working transmission because I’m not sure of the condition of the trans that’s in there.
I also have 2 extra bell housings and 2 flywheels, 2 extra engine heads, transmission mount, and lots of other parts that I’ve accumulated over the past few years including a rear seat, steering wheel, and many more parts.”
https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/6070400113.html
It’s a project.
“I have a CJ3a Willys Jeep for sale. I believe it is a 1953 model, but am not sure. I purchased it to restore, but never did. The Jeep is not running and is not complete. It’s missing a hood, gas tank, seat brackets, and miscellaneous other items. The body is not in great shape, but the frame appears to be in really good condition. I also have a spare motor (flathead), transmission, transfer case, and front and rear axles. The front axle need a chunk but the rear axle works. I have another frame as well. It’s basically two rolling chassis with one body. Also, I have a Ford 302 motor included. Will sell the Ford 302 separately, but prefer to keep the Jeep parts together. Cash only. No title or VIN due to age of vehicle, bill of sale only.”
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/6076199008.html
Maybe some value here?
“1949 Jeep Willy’s was parked for years and was running. Needs maintenance, battery, fresh gas, and other things to make it reliable back woods transportation. No title.”
https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/6067767564.html
UPDATE: Seller has a variety of ads, so the link below will bring them up. This is the link to the CJ-3A ad.
It’s rough.
“800.00 CASH ONLY FIRM. NO CHECKS ACCEPTED.
MUST BE ABLE TO LOAD YOURSELF AND REMOVE IMMEDIATELY. NO HOLDS.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY, PLEASE.”
https://norfolk.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=%22willys+military%22&sort=date
Needs work, but maybe it is exactly what someone wants?
“Jeep Willys body. Floor has been cut out. No vin tag. Has bondo on the sides, rear and a little rust. I do not need help selling.”
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/6075243755.html
Paul Barry of Willys America forwarded these three jeeps he spotted for sale this morning.
1952 CJ-3A:
1952 Wagon:
1967 Jeepster Commando:
Born in 1893, Louie H. Ponnequin, a veteran of WWI, was fifty-five years old when he filed a patent in January 1948 for what appears to be the Clary Hubs. At the time, he was living in Hawaii, so it’s possible that being around the military bases there he saw a need for a simple free-spinning jeep hub. Though Arthur Warn invented his standard spinning hub cap a year earlier in 1947, there’s no evidence that Warn ever patented his “summer hub”.
The Clary Flange (a couple of these pics are seen in this thread, but I don’t know the original source):
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9200.
(10/09/2016) “Cj5 Tuxedo Park all original except repaint .4cyl. 3 speed 23k miles and runs like it . Excellent brakes , steering ,clutch and transmission . Perfect straight body and floors . Good chrome , original upholstery and all rare tuxedo park stuff . Very good period correct top , new tires , registered and inspected . This Jeep is not perfect , but close $9200 or best offer ”
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/6075874876.html
No pics provided.
“Parade/Show Jeep. 1948 Willys, CJ-2A. An original, w/4 cyl. motor & 12 V. conversion. Two sets wheels/tires–white spokes & originals. NICE, inside & out. K-line top. Battery, near new. Show or drive! 8,500.00 OBO. ”
https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/6068921745.html
Could have been a VEC.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A. 4 cyl, 3 speed, 4 wheel drive. Very clean. $6,400”
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/6075871110.html
This includes a gov plate.
“This cj5 has the 289 straight 6 and it is very strong.. The 4 wheel drive Works fantastic. It is all original except for the rims. Runs good. It has a newly installed a new clutch, many new gaskets, shocks, radiator, carb rebuild, New wind shield and much more. Comes with 12k wench and tool box. You don’t need to smog 1974. Selling because I really need the money.”
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/6068748149.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $16,500.
(01/20/2017) Craig shared this ad. Looks good.
“1961 Jeep Willys station wagon, 6-226, 4×4, 90s restoration, garage kept. Very few miles put on since restoration. All original except transmission, transfer case, and engine block. Have receipts for parts, mechanics manual, and master parts list. California vehicle.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
It’s a project. Listed as a 3A, it looks more like an M-38.
“52 Willys cj3a. Bought for a toy and mostly everything worked, clutch started going out so I decided to pull the motor and tranny, and planned to restore/beef up. However unexpected expenses are forcing me to sell.. motor is a 60s buick 3.8L v6 odd fire. 300v8 pistons, light cam, offenhouser intake manifold, Carter 400cfm carb, flow master dual exhaust. Ran fine when I pulled it, just smoked a little on start up, was just gonna go through it and do a little cleanup and replace gaskets, but runs strong as is. Saginaw 4speed. 4wd works fine. 4 wheel disc brakes. Tires are recaps, fine for the woods but rough on the street. I do have the title and a complete parts list with numbers for everything not original”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“Complete PTO Assembly from 1948 CJ-2A. Will fit other models such as MB, GPW, CJ-3A. From transfer case drive unit to rear belt drive pulley. Some seals and drive shaft u-joints replaced with new parts. All parts cleaned and checked. This is an operational unit. Great add-on to your early agricultural or civilian jeep. VERY heavy to ship. $2500.00
Can deliver to east coast shows this spring or MVPA Convention in Cleveland, Ohio June 22-25th 2017. E mail for more pictures or details. Thank you very much.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
(02/25/2017) Looks in good shape.
“UP FOR SALE, RESTORED 1951 JEEP WILLYS OVERLAND CJ3A. This Jeep is an older restoration, but it still looks great. It was restored by an man in Ky, then it sat on display in a dealership in Murray Ky until the dealership closed. It is all original with the flat head four engine. Tires still like new. Just installed a new carburetor. NADA Average retail is $14,650, & High retail $23,300. This Jeep definitely fits between those two categories. My price is well below that. Detailed pictures are included. Please review all pictures. All sales are final…$12,500 or trade for ????”
Doesn’t include tires.
“I have a Jeep FC Frame what i believe to be a 1958 its the hole frame whats in the pics is what you get wheels and tires not included.”
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/6053228410.html
Could be a good price.
“Selling a soft top fits a Jeep Willy 1946 CJ2A.Black including full soft door,poles and snaps. Good condition”
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/pts/6073103821.html
Maybe something or maybe nothing. No pics provided.
“Needs tlc. Mostly complete. Original engine, t90 trnny.”
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/6073915250.html
Seems there is some parts’ value on this at the very least.
“80% original, turns over, new starter and batteries. needs gas tank. no title, price firm, text preferred. can be seen in mornings or weekend.”
https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/6069418681.html
UPDATE: **SOLD**? Was $15,000.
Doesn’t run.
“What you see is what you get an extremely rare military jeep in great restorable condition. I purchased last year with the intention to restore it but an injury forced sale. I’ve never seen one before, you never will again either. It’s def one of the last and one of the few remaining, and probably the best overall condition wise. At some point it was switched to s a small block Chevy, otherwise appears all original. Non running no title Bill of sale only”
Paul Barry of Willys America shared these photos he took from the 2017 Portland Swap Meet at the Portland Expo Center. The black truck is priced at $12,000. The red wagon has no engine. The other two trucks are rough.
On page 41 of the April 1945 issue of Popular Mechanics is this photo and caption. Curiously, it doesn’t appear the jeep has lights; it looks more like the jeep was partly illustrated.
This photo was in the same issue:
