UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/02/2015) The steps have been modified and the front frame rails lengthened.
http://gainesville.craigslist.org/cto/5593245329.html
"1958 Willys CJ3B
This is the "High Hood" Jeep that replaced the CJ3A with the introduction of the Hurricane engine. That engine replaced the flathead Go Devil with overhead valves and a little more horsepower. I bought the vehicle in October of 2011 with the intention of a full restoration, but as I got into it I decided to concentrate on the mechanicals and make it roadworthy and reliable, then use it for light off-roading.
Since then I have just under $ 12,000 in it. $ 3500 up front, and $ 8200 in parts. Here's a partial list:
• Full engine teardown and rebuild, mid 2014. Only about 600 miles since then. Rings haven't even fully seated yet.
• Monstaliner bedliner on floor
• New speedometer and cable
• New gas tank
• New temp switch
• New carb
• New water pump
• Grab handle
• Heavy duty shackles
• Air cleaner hose
• New springs and shocks
• Headlight switch
• New u-joints rear
• New radiator
• Five new NDCC tires and tubes (period correct, like mil tires)
• New spare tire mount
• New windshield
• New battery
• New clutch
• New steering seals
• Front knuckles disassembled and serviced
• New brakes all the way around
• New coil
• New flasher, light switch, brake switch
• All fluids replaced
• New fan belt, plugs, plug wires
• A lot of other small things.
Body is about half original. Previous owner replaced tub with something aftermarket, so it is not entirely original.
What is wrong with it? There is a brake light gremlin I need to trace down. Probably a short. I replaced the passenger's seat cushion, driver's seat need the same (simple, inexpensive). And there is something like vapor lock that occurs, but only when you start it up after a nice run, and only for a few seconds. Irritating, I cannot figure it out. Also, Ross steering box could use a rebuild. Not critical.
I have all the service manuals as well. Reliable and a lot of fun to drive. I'm not out to get out of it what I have it, but won't give it away. Will listen to any reasonable offer. Contact me with questions."
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