1956 Willy Jeep CJ3B

1956 CJ3B Willys Jeep

Complete Frame-Off Restoration

Build History & Overview

Build start date: February 13, 2005. This Jeep underwent a complete frame-off restoration that took 5 years to build with approximately 3,000 hours to complete. Meticulous attention to detail was given: the Jeep was completely assembled prior to paint, then disassembled, painted, and finally re-assembled.

Build Specifications & Upgrades

• Started with a 1952 CJ3A Jeep Frame.
• Used 1968 Jeepster Differentials – Front is Dana 27, Rear is Dana 41 – 3.73 Ratio.
• 10 inch Jeepster drum brakes.
• New Rancho 3 inch lift, springs & shocks.
• Engine – complete rebuild 225 CI Buick V6.
• Advance Adaptors Headers – Ceramic Coated.
• Edelbrock 4 barrel intake manifold.
• Edelbrock chrome 600 cfm 4 barrel carburetor.
• Transmission – Ford 4 Speed Top loader with Liberty internal parts.
• Advance Adaptors Hurst Super Shifter.
• Dana 20 transfer case.
• Custom built rear underside gas tank – approximately 16 gallon capacity.
• New aftermarket steel CJ3B Body – Comes with new, still in the box, Best Top convertible top.
• Custom racing front seats with removable covers.
• Custom hand built seat brackets.
• CJ5 Jeep rear seat.
• Auto Meter gauges.
• AM / FM Radio.
• 15 x 10 inch wide Aluminum Wheels with 33 inch off road tires.