Inherited '51 CJ3A in pieces (Utah) - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

UtChaz · 04-11-2012, 06:45 AM

I inherited a '51 CJ3A that my Dad was going to put back together but passed this last March. He rebuilt the engine (Flat Head 4cyl) and its on an engine stand. The front fenders and grill, and all other front clip items are in the back seat.
I grew up driving a 2A but never really understood their value nor do I now for this project vehicle.
I'm looking for some advice on value so I can sell it.
He also has a M38A1 he was working on that still runs and moves.
I never thought I'd pass up project vehicles like these but I don't have the room or $'s to work on them...

Chaz

MrWillys · 04-11-2012, 07:53 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss. Pictures would help, but reality is that it being in pieces makes it worth alot less. IMHO, $2000, because the motors rebuilt would be a good start.
What do you other guys think here?

mjs408 · 04-11-2012, 07:59 AM

To me alot depends on the condition of the tub. Also things like missing seats add up in a hurry

welndmn · 04-11-2012, 09:47 AM

I'd say it's under 1k.
I'd sell it with out the motor and try and sell that seprate.
Most people buying a Jeep that's taken apart will want to put in a different motor.

Peow130 · 04-11-2012, 11:24 AM

I'm going to agree with welndmn.
I wouldn't have bought my 3A if it still had the 134 in it. Part it out, or sell it as-is in a whole.
Sell the engine/trans to a restoration company, or if you can find an army surplus store that deals in jeeps, ask the owner if he'd be interested.

catfish<>< · 04-11-2012, 02:30 PM

box it up and store it away, should be worth a pretty penny in 20 years, use the money to send your kid to collage or ?, you may regret selling so soon

bob

wilez5150 · 04-11-2012, 05:42 PM

keep it! take it out and play with it when you want to spend time with your father. just .02 from and ol fat guy

63wagon · 04-15-2012, 11:19 AM

If it has a title that helps out value quiet a bit.

04-11-2012, 06:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
UtChaz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 23016 Location: Clearfield, Utah Posts: 3	Inherited '51 CJ3A in pieces (Utah) I inherited a '51 CJ3A that my Dad was going to put back together but passed this last March. He rebuilt the engine (Flat Head 4cyl) and its on an engine stand. The front fenders and grill, and all other front clip items are in the back seat. I grew up driving a 2A but never really understood their value nor do I now for this project vehicle. I'm looking for some advice on value so I can sell it. He also has a M38A1 he was working on that still runs and moves. I never thought I'd pass up project vehicles like these but I don't have the room or $'s to work on them... Chaz __________________ Mud Sucks!!!

04-11-2012, 07:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
MrWillys Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9991 Location: Cold Springs, NV Posts: 2,348	Sorry to hear about your loss. Pictures would help, but reality is that it being in pieces makes it worth alot less. IMHO, $2000, because the motors rebuilt would be a good start. What do you other guys think here? __________________ [url]www.scotthansen.net[/url]

04-11-2012, 09:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
welndmn Well Done Man! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 398 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 17,434 Blog Entries: 3	I'd say it's under 1k. I'd sell it with out the motor and try and sell that seprate. Most people buying a Jeep that's taken apart will want to put in a different motor. __________________ Mark 71 Bronco. 42's and bolt on goats. 47' CJ2a, 302, C4, 33's. 2012, year of the flat fender.

04-11-2012, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Peow130 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Member # 123919 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 718	I'm going to agree with welndmn. I wouldn't have bought my 3A if it still had the 134 in it. Part it out, or sell it as-is in a whole. Sell the engine/trans to a restoration company, or if you can find an army surplus store that deals in jeeps, ask the owner if he'd be interested. __________________ 98 Tacoma. Chick paintjob and 33's 51' CJ3A/CJV35-U SBF289, Disk swap, SOA, 3speed

04-11-2012, 05:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
wilez5150 Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 86194 Location: apple valley ca, 35 miles from hammer town Posts: 579	keep it! take it out and play with it when you want to spend time with your father. just .02 from and ol fat guy __________________ USN 2x Viet Nam Vet. member Victor Valley 4 Wheelers hammer road crew 42willys 109" rock dog with some stuff 51 willys 106" with some fast stuff retired wheeler

04-11-2012, 07:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
mjs408 Rock God Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6764 Location: M.C. IA Posts: 1,102	To me alot depends on the condition of the tub. Also things like missing seats add up in a hurry

04-11-2012, 02:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
catfish<>< Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40544 Location: Yucca Valley, CA Posts: 351	box it up and store it away, should be worth a pretty penny in 20 years, use the money to send your kid to collage or ?, you may regret selling so soon bob

04-15-2012, 11:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
63wagon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 89363 Location: San Luis Obispo Posts: 138	If it has a title that helps out value quiet a bit.

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