Vehicle Description
The Atlanta Showroom is offering this 1953 Willy's CJ3B. If you
could invest $80,000 in your CJ-3B, what would you aim for? A Jeep
that looks like it just rolled out of the showroom with every
option? Or a unique, head-turning custom vehicle with almost every
component replaced or modified? This owner opted for the custom
job, but without losing the look of the original. From the front,
the stainless steel and Super Swampers are eye-catching, but
details like the parking lights, clean hood line and simple bumper
say "Willys Jeep." This incredibly detailed build-up took two
years, plus 400 hours of custom body work, and has low miles on the
drivetrain. The investment includes $15,000 in stainless
components; fenders, grille, windshield frame, fender flares, and
all latches. Finishing touches include Weld wheels, and paint and
flames by Kevin Bishoff. All of these photos deserve a click for a
closer look. The side view reveals the ceramic-coated custom
headers and exhaust, heated seats moved back four inches, and a
nicely-designed roll cage with front defrost inside. Neatly fitted
under the hood is a Chevy 406 by AC Nutter racing engines, with
roller timing, AFR aluminum heads, Holley 830 carb on top of an air
gap manifold, and MSD 6AL ignition control box. The custom
four-core aluminum radiator has a NASCAR electric fan, and NASCAR
pulleys and pumps. Horsepower measures over 585 on a dyno. The
extensive custom sheet metal work includes the elegant dash with
glove box and air conditioning, and the floor pan center console.
Note the "Willys" shift handle. The Flaming River steering includes
all-stainless column and linkage. The 7500-watt sound system has
six 6-inch speakers and two 12-inch subwoofers under the front
seats. The rear view is all symmetry, with twin exhausts and flush
LED taillights flanking a traditional tailgate done in stainless.
The 18.5 gal. stainless fuel tank is under the bed, and the battery
is tucked inside the left rear fender. The postal Jeep frame has
outboard rear springs and 2006 Tahoe front springs. The Dana 300
transfer case drives Dana 44 differentials with 4.11 gears and air
lockers. Brakes are discs all around. Just WOW!!!!! Options
include: CD Player, Heated seats, power steering, tilt wheel, seat
belts, cloth interior, raised white letter tires, aluminum alloy
wheels. To view the car in greater detail, including 100+ HD photos
and HD video, please visit www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For more
information please call the Atlanta showroom at 678-894-4833!