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Found a CJ3A

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by dohc281, Dec 23, 2006.

  1. Dec 23, 2006
    dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

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    Driving around today I found a CJ3A for sale. The owner doesn't have a title or know what year it is. It has a L head, plow and runs but blows a lot of blue smoke. It seems to have a 12V electrical system. It doesn't have a serial number plate. At one time it was owned by the State of Pennsylvania from the state plate that is rivited to where the s/n should be. The guy is asking $1500.00. There appears to be a lot of body filler on the sides hiding rust, the floors are sort of solid, the rear floor is diamond plate. I'm thinking it's not worth more than $500.00.
    Any ideas on how to determine the exact year would be appreciated.
     
    dohc281, Dec 23, 2006
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  2. Dec 23, 2006
    trickpatrick

    trickpatrick Done? LOL

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    :uwop:

    Please and thank you.
     
    trickpatrick, Dec 23, 2006
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  3. Dec 23, 2006
    dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

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    If I have the time tomorrow I'll go by and try to get some pics.
     
    dohc281, Dec 23, 2006
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  4. Dec 23, 2006
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    If it's a blue and white PA VIN plate, it may be a re-issued VIN. That means that teh original VIN was lost, and the state police verified that the vehicle is not stolen. They then process the vehicle for a new VIN number, which is 100% valid anywhere. It lowers the collectible value of the vehicle by about 1/2, but from your description of this beast that's not going to be an issue!

    Oh, and :UWOP:
     
    w3srl, Dec 23, 2006
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  5. Dec 24, 2006
    Gump

    Gump Old Timer

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    From the sounds of it I think your price is closer for the condition.
     
    Gump, Dec 24, 2006
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  6. Dec 24, 2006
    jeepfreak81

    jeepfreak81 When in Doubt, Pedal out!

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    around here it would go for about that... I gave 400 for mine, that had solid floors and I still had to replace them all :(
     
    jeepfreak81, Dec 24, 2006
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  7. Dec 24, 2006
    hotrod351

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    does seem high on the price. by the time you get rid of the rust and sounds like re-ring the engine you would be better off finding one in better condition.
     
    hotrod351, Dec 24, 2006
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  8. Dec 25, 2006
    dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

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    Went back yesterday to take pictures and it was not there. I guess he found someone that will use it to plow snow like he did.
     
    dohc281, Dec 25, 2006
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