David EilersNovember 19, 2019

1952 CJ-3A w/ Trencher Canton, OH SOLD

UPDATE: **SOLD** $2000

"1952 Willys CJ3A Auburn Jeep-a-Trench Trencher Jeep.
Project - must sell to save this iron. I will consider fair offers. Early Auburn Trencher wheel drive, on a 1952 Willys CJ3A.
No Title. Low miles. NE Ohio. Akron / Canton Area. This Trencher was used to dig irrigation ditches on a golf course in Northern Ohio. It was sitting outdoors when I saved it.
Frame is in great shape. Leaf springs are ok. Body is pretty good (my opinion), No filler. Could use new front floor of course. Half cab top bows – no canvas, no door frames, Monarch Governor with handle and cable. Motor and Transmission are locked, I disconnected the drive shaft to roll it. I removed all brake drums also, found one rear hub was cracked so I replaced both rears hubs. Green narrow 16" jeep wheels go with it, see last picture."

8 Comments

peter45cjNovember 19, 2019 at 8:29 PM
Other than surface rust the body looks staight and solid .
Fake nameNovember 20, 2019 at 1:26 AM
Yet it has been for sale for a year I think It’s been up for a while
David EilersNovember 20, 2019 at 6:01 PM
It's been listed on eWillys for 6 months. Ray's been patient so far. I've seen these sell in this price point, so I'm a little surprised this hasn't sold already.
RyanNovember 29, 2019 at 1:44 AM
I’d be interested in the 3A itself without the trencher.
David EilersNovember 29, 2019 at 5:00 PM
HI Ryan, I don't know if he would separate, but contact Ray via the Craigslist link if interested: https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/d/canton-1952-willys-cj3a-auburn-jeep/7020942944.html - Dave
Ray FreedDecember 1, 2019 at 11:17 PM
She finally sold yesterday 11/30/2019 - to a fellow jeep lover and collector - who plans on trenching with it soon! I am very happy. to recap - in the past 9 months or so having it for sale - I have had over thirty interested parties, calls, texts, messages, etc..about 6 or so parties had been really interested, but like me , had too many other current projects, or other projects planned. The gentleman that bought it, called me Friday night, drove 5 hours Saturday morning, loaded the jeep and was on his way back home. A Greta Day! Can't wait to see it trench again someday. - I love seeing these iconic jeeps live on!. Ray.
David EilersDecember 2, 2019 at 1:37 AM
Congrats Ray. That's great news! I've updated the post. - Dave
RayDecember 2, 2019 at 5:27 PM
Thanks a ton Dave! Ray