David EilersOctober 25, 2011

James' 1950 CJ-3A Project

Seventeen year old James emailed me the other day asking if I'd like to stop by and see his jeep while I was in Denver. Of course, my answer was yes, so we arranged a time to visit yesterday.

After meeting him and his father, I learned that this was James' first vehicle project. After deciding he wanted an old flat fender, he looked around some before he found a great deal on a 1950 CJ-3A with an overdrive, a sound body and frame, and a running engine. Unfortunately, after buying the jeep, he quickly discovered his 6'8" body was a little lanky for a flattie. Since he is a little big for it, his goal is to give it a light restoration, get it running good, and then sell it. It looks oike a great father/son project and I wish them the best of luck with it! So, expect to see this CJ-3A available on eWillys at some future point. Thanks goes to James for emailing me and sharing his jeep.

7 Comments

GregOctober 25, 2011 at 5:44 PM
Hey James, Looks great. Keep doing what you're doing. Question, what brand and size tires are those? thanks Greg
Wade HallOctober 25, 2011 at 9:17 PM
I think i used to own this jeep and gave it the current paint job with the willys in black. I would be interested in it if he wants to sell.? Wade San Diego
JamesOctober 25, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Dave, Thanks for coming by to see my jeep. My dad and I really enjoyed having you and Ann over. I'll look forward to seeing it soon on ewillys. This is a great site and a great community thanks to you. Thanks again, and have a safe trip home. Greg the tires are Multi Mile super traction 6.5 -16LT. They look similar to the mb military tires. Wade, I am interested to sell it later on when I finish working on it. Feel free to call me at 303-518-5285.
Roberto FloresOctober 26, 2011 at 9:01 AM
It´s a pity your´re going to sell it, James! But at least, you have lived a cool story with your Dad. Congrats, James!!
BrianOctober 26, 2011 at 1:53 PM
Hey James take and cut the rear inner fenders and move the seat back 4 inches this will give you more room
BrianOctober 27, 2011 at 6:36 PM
James, What brand and style/model name are those tires on your Jeep? I've been look for the same. Thanks Brian
BrianOctober 27, 2011 at 6:37 PM
Thanks, I see you already commented above!