The correct model year may have been lost or changed over the years.Your information may not match the figures below, for several possible reasons: If you own a surviving CJ-3B, adding your VIN to our list can help verify the correct figures. Where Are the CJ-3Bs? plots the location of surviving CJ-3Bs on a map of the United States.
#Willys serial tags serial#
Surviving CJ-3B Jeeps includes Jeeps and their owners in order of serial number, with some analysis of their significance.
#Willys serial tags serial numbers#
Kaiser CJ-3B Serial Number Questions has a more detailed comparison of the production figures and serial numbers we have.Missing or duplicate numbers for some years throw their accuracy into question. Ackerson, show smaller totals in the 1950s.
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Note: VIN's published in the Standard Catalog of 4X4's by Robert C. Their VIN's for the early 1960s are clearly in error as they repeat some of the same numbers from the late 1950s. They also include the 1954 OB Serial Numbers which appear on approximately the first 2,600 1954 CJ-3Bs, but which are not mentioned by Mr.
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Information SourcesĬharlie Weaver transcribed a set of Willys-Overland Production Figures for 1945-61 handwritten by Willys employee Norton Young, and these figures are likely the most accurate available for those years. Mid-1960's numbers with prefix 8105 are interpreted in 1960-1967 Serial Numbers. All 4WD).įor more details from this document, see 1954 OB Serial Numbers. Fourth number represents the engine type (4. The 57348 prefix which was used starting in 1955 has the following meaning, according to Service Bulletin 328 dated October 18, 1956, provided by Todd Paisley and titled "Identification of Willys Vehicles":įirst two digits 57 represent the Universal Jeep line. (It was produced before the final CJ-3A which had VIN 453GB1 20617.)
#Willys serial tags series#
Fourth number indicates series in any one model year.įor example, the first 1953 CJ-3B, with VIN 453GB2 10001, was part of the second series of "GB" Universal Jeeps in that year. First letter indicates basic chassis model. Bill Norris found the document and provides this information from it:įirst number indicates the number of cylinders. Willys Service Bulletin 52-79 dated Decemexplains the meaning of the serial number prefixes Willys used from Novemthrough 1954, such as 453GB2. See some photos of Stamped Numbers on CJ-3B Frames. Look on the top side of the frame rail right at the front of the body tub. The numbers on the frame are difficult to find without sandblasting. In some cases at least, the VIN is also stamped on the frame. Reproduction plates in various styles are available from. See also the plate from CJ-3B number 12 in 1953, and a 1965 Kaiser plate. The CJ-3B serial number (VIN) is found on a plate under the hood on the right side of the firewall.
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Our list of Surviving CJ-3B Jeeps includes Jeeps and their owners in order of serial number. Serial Numbers and Production Figures on