Restored Custom 1956 Willys Jeep - $35K invested Icon
1956 Jeep CJ
Up for sale is a1956 Willys Jeep CJ5, fully custom and rebuilt top to bottom.
I purchased this Jeep in 2011 from the individual who completed the rebuild. I have receipts documented (listed below) which total $31,545.97, much of it in parts, some are missing. I would estimate the total cost around $35k invested. Over the years I have not put many miles on it as I have only driven it short distances periodically. In addition the the build, I have put around $1.5k sorting out a few issues. It runs perfectly. This is not a modern jeep and will not drive like one, but it will climb like crazy. It is not meant to go fast, it is loud, and it rattles, it's hot but it is oh so awesome.
Approximately 250 miles have been put on it since the rebuild.
Some highlights:
- GM Aluminum V6 231 3.8l long block
- Dana T-18 Transfer case
- Dana 30 Axle
- Dana 44 Axle
- Edelbrock 4-barrel carb
- Rancho RS9000 shocks
- VDO gauge pack
- Power steering
- Full harnesses
- Warn winch
- Body professionally coated with bed liner
- Frame fully powdercoated
- Super Swamper tires
- KC Lamps
This Jeep is listed under an Arizona Assigned Identification Number (AZ-327331) which means it has a clean title and can be registered anywhere. It does not have an original 1956 Jeep title as the VIN was removed during restoration, and the AZ DMV would not allow it to be registered because of the removal.
Here is a breakdown of the receipts I have on hand:
| Description | Amount |
| 1956 Jeep CJ5 | $2,000.00 |
| Bulbs | $1.81 |
| Manual | $13.93 |
| B12 Aero | $2.67 |
| Clutch, u-joint, oil filter, spark plugs, contacts, gasket, ign wire, gear oil | $183.39 |
| Surface flywheel | $25.00 |
| Supplies | $10.17 |
| Seal, sleeve, cover, bearing, gasket | $188.64 |
| Radiator | $85.00 |
| Engine cleaner | $4.27 |
| Hardware | $3.99 |
| Rebuild dana 18 transaxle, rebuild T-94, winch installation | $812.98 |
| Back seat, mirror kit | $344.77 |
| Tools | $30.59 |
| Drain pan | $1.49 |
| Dana 44 427 Spring over spec | $1,504.99 |
| Flywheel, steering box and pump, adapter, imp shaft | $325.00 |
| Install 427, clean and pack wheel bearings, D30 work, joint kits | $1,137.01 |
| Stripping | $80.00 |
| Puller se, manual | $25.11 |
| Holley dominator | $114.20 |
| Engine build labor | $650.00 |
| Long block, crank shaft, charge head | $1,508.89 |
| Universal engine mount, mounting plate power steering, front kit | $189.10 |
| Pan kit | $73.26 |
| VC breather | $8.61 |
| VC bolts | $21.53 |
| Valve cover, VC plug | $54.22 |
| Engine paint | $4.98 |
| Motor mount | $31.68 |
| Chrome t-handles | $12.93 |
| Shock mount, u shape, u bolt plates | $61.66 |
| OEM Style Bumper | $90.63 |
| Fuel Pump, Water Pump, Carb Cleaner | $80.62 |
| Shackle kit | $203.72 |
| Camshaft, timing set, fuel lin kit, fittings, choke | $239.23 |
| Performer Buick V6, 500 CFM Carburetor | $355.45 |
| Shedder, button, packing | $7.12 |
| CYLASM | $14.44 |
| Snubber, mount | $10.73 |
| T-Sig SW | $19.29 |
| Brushes, puller, mag tray | $81.36 |
| Misc | $48.50 |
| Aux gas tank | $219.33 |
| Clutch kit, bearings, master cylinder, pedal, clutch slave, cast arm, spline, transmission rebuild, main shaft idler | $1,907.51 |
| Rancho RS9113 shocks, RS9200 Dual action | $356.98 |
| Cover | $24.77 |
| Buick v6 flywheel | $266.57 |
| Shackle reverse kit, spring brackets, spring leaf, bushings | $640.36 |
| Frame Enclosure | $26.80 |
| Misc | $3.79 |
| Mini high torque co, distributor, ignition control, timing set, cam lifter, air cleaning, etc. | $912.64 |
| Instrument kit and gauges | $359.90 |
| Frame | $377.13 |
| Misc | $66.17 |
| Tube, plate, tube | $75.31 |
| V6 header, chrome | $268.38 |
| Rod | $10.73 |
| Tube | $40.65 |
| One Wire 100 AMP | $244.48 |
| Shackle, mount weld, use FP | $127.31 |
| Shackle, shock tower | $70.43 |
| Stage 2, custom 5GPM, 3/4-30 shaft | $658.52 |
| Fan | $7.99 |
| Misc | $21.55 |
| Steering arm, drag link assembly, hitch | $110.81 |
| Screws, washers, nuts | $31.57 |
| Screws | $1.71 |
| Stripping jeep frame | $125.00 |
| Foam BRI | $4.79 |
| Jeep tub, hood, tailgate, fenders, grill, windshield, fan shroud, dash, headlamps, g-box, seat bottoms, misc stripping | $929.00 |
| Radiator parts | $170.66 |
| Frame powdercoating | $275.00 |
| Screws, washers | $14.47 |
| Washers, lug nuts | $4.09 |
| Spring pad | $40.00 |
| Ball weight, tubing, slip yoke, etc | $340.44 |
| Nuts, universal black | $6.02 |
| Lock washes, screws | $11.11 |
| Axel kit | $22.69 |
| Brake hose | $63.70 |
| Roll Bar | $188.56 |
| Oil | $17.37 |
| Steering box brace and tie rods | $398.62 |
| Misc tubing and oil seal | $94.21 |
| Bearing hubs | $161.63 |
| Screws, washers, lug nuts | $4.00 |
| Tail light | $42.90 |
| Fuel tank, sender, and neck | $203.78 |
| Dash panel | $64.65 |
| Body lift | $84.82 |
| Mounting plate, power steering bracket | $62.27 |
| Fan | $152.93 |
| Carb, offroad needle, ignition, distributor, tach, collector seals, throttle, carb return springs | $1,314.70 |
| Carbide BUR | $68.49 |
| Sanding putty, filler, grease, primer | $56.64 |
| Black epoxy, flap disc | $28.80 |
| Brake hose set, line bracket, winch rope, clevis hook, 2 rancho adjustable shocks (RS9000X) | $539.88 |
| Rod, carbide burr (credit) | -$24.68 |
| Exhaust gasket | $31.95 |
| Hood catch kit | $116.58 |
| Electrical parts | $86.84 |
| Bed liner | $197.30 |
| Screws, washers, nuts | $4.37 |
| Brake hose, adapters, clips, line lock | $112.86 |
| Brake line, clips, bracket | $4.91 |
| Brake line parts | $46.69 |
| Fittings and clamps, brake line | $46.06 |
| Powder coating (grill, windshield, dash, fender, glove box, rear deck, etc) | $400.00 |
| Screws | $9.34 |
| Spray complete jeep inside and out - bedliner | $969.75 |
| Filter, paint | $22.82 |
| Windshield gasket, cowl rubber | $63.07 |
| Defroster Duct | $23.77 |
| Elite Steering Wheel, Hub kit, belt (biller), red street belt, header bolt, 28000 BTU heater, Duct kit, locking storage rack, 4xRac mount, Hi lift Jack, Muffler | $602.95 |
| Winch with cable and winch plate | $1,067.89 |
| 3 steel drop, 2" adjustable trim floor mount, back boot trim kit | $85.57 |
| Oil and filters | $71.74 |
| Coil bracket, wire loom, gear oil, power steering fluid | $286.16 |
| Valve cover, thermostat, clutch, PS kit, Tube, Disc brake | $111.99 |
| Turn rotors, misc | $44.00 |
| Hose, valve, fuel line, brake line, filter, distributor, rotor, coil, wire set, PS pump, hose clamp | $411.54 |
| PS Hose, clamp | $36.92 |
| Light, brake line bracket, wiper kit, shifter boot | $209.02 |
| Dist hold down | $7.50 |
| Hardware | $8.04 |
| Coil bracket, PS hose, nuts, washers, screws | $26.35 |
| Gasket materials, bud flap | $13.36 |
| Tubing, flat bar | $35.00 |
| SAE T, screws | $40.51 |
| High lift jack isolator, boot | $26.65 |
| Ign switch, indicator lamp, switches, battery, supplies | $564.88 |
| Wiper kit, parking light | $27.60 |
| Fitting | $0.74 |
| Jeep parking lamp | $49.90 |
| Dome light, bulbs, headlight conversion, off road light, headlight bezels, sunvisor, steering cover, parking lamp | $356.74 |
| Oil filter, belts | $49.51 |
| Racing FU | $34.31 |
| Flat washer, screw, delo 15w4, oil | $42.29 |
| Bracket, smog pump, compressor, a/c hose, fan belt, thermostat, dipstick | $161.42 |
| Supplies | $17.65 |
| Screws, primer | $10.84 |
| Cold roll round, aluminum sheet | $23.25 |
| FHP Belt | $6.55 |
| Hardware | $6.92 |
| Misc | $14.01 |
| Air intake fileter | $26.81 |
| Shift assembly | $14.01 |
| Cleaning supplies | $48.58 |
| Timing co, coil brac | $21.81 |
| Assembly lub | $4.92 |
| Ring, quick dis, clamp, v-belt, hold down, cap screw, pcv valve | $112.86 |
| V-belt, curved ra, flex form, htr hose, fuel line, frame nip | $90.72 |
| Frame Nip | $6.42 |
| Truck bed | $8.57 |
| Hardware | $43.98 |
| Hose | $4.76 |
| Door latch and lock | $21.55 |
| Reducers, fittings | $16.67 |
| Racing FU, hose, bypass, exhaust parts | $179.82 |
| Hardware | $50.91 |
| Gauge harness, headlight switch, pressure switch, storage case | $199.55 |
| Indoor/outdoor box | $85.59 |
| Antenna | $21.60 |
| Glasspack muffler, reducers, hanger, clamp, tip | $184.53 |
| Wheel adapters | $141.90 |
| Band Clamp | $15.90 |
| EQU timing, Mac ST fluid | $46.85 |
| Auto trim, black cloth, vinyl skirt | $275.00 |
| Universal seat belt | $34.62 |
| Tail pipes, elbows, and exhaust supplies | $332.74 |
| Misc | $6.30 |
| Total Documented | $31,545.97 |
- Condition: Used
- Make: Jeep
- Model: CJ
- Type: SUV
- Trim: CJ5
- Year: 1956
- Mileage: 200
- VIN: AZ-327331
- Color: Black
- Engine size: 3.8l V6
- Number of cylinders: 6
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: 4WD
- Interior color: Black
- Options: 4-Wheel Drive, CD Player, Convertible
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
