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About Willys Jeep CJ-3B
History and Technical Specs
(1953-1964) Willys CJ-3B "Universal"
Production Total: 196,000 (155,494 assembled in the U.S.)
(Public sales end in 1964 as far as we can tell - however CJ-3Bs were still available for commercial / military markets until 1968)
CJ-3B Illustration
The Universal Jeep CJ-3B was first produced by Willys-Overland in 1953, following closely in the footsteps of its 1/4 ton predecessors, the CJ-2A and CJ-3A, civilian models mostly targeted to agricultural and industrial applications. With the close of WWII, Willys-Overland began to promote the CJs as civilian models that stretched beyond the scope of the militarized MB, pitched as "all-purpose" vehicles in ads of the time, first with the CJ-2A in 1945, followed by an updated but still very similar version (CJ-3A) from 1949 - 1953, and then with the more significantly modified CJ-3B from 1953-1964.
In the same year that the CJ-3B was introduced, Willys-Overland was sold to the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation, who adopted the Willys Motors name until 1964. The CJ-3B, a transitional model that narrowed the gap between the CJ and M38-A1, while similar in many ways to the 2A and 3A, had one major difference: the new F-Head Hurricane engine, which delivered more horsepower, but demanded a higher hood, a structural feature that also distinguished it from earlier CJs. The new Hurricane engine delivered a marked improvement in performance, with larger intake valves in the head and increased fuel economy. While historical information about CJ-3Bs seems more difficult to obtain than other CJs, they remain part of the flat-fender family even today, as some variants are still produced under license from Willys by India’s Mahindra and Mahindra.
Service Guides and Documents:
Gulf Service Sheet (1945-1964)- Document provided courtesy of Michael Scoggins
Jeep Dipstick Guide- Document provided courtesy of Michael Scoggins
(Read more about the Universal CJ Series - See CJ-5 History)
CJ-3B Photos
Dan Garmon - 1953 CJ-3B
Chris Cooper - 1954 CJ-3B
Brian Carpenter - 1955 CJ-3B
Russell Bettes - 1957 CJ-3B
Thomas Carignan - 1958 CJ-3B
Alex Diaz - 1959 CJ-3B
Peter Mapes - 1964 CJ-3B
For more photos of these and other Willys Jeep Models, visit our Willys Jeep Blog Customer Photo Album!
CJ-3B Specs
| Weight: (Gross): 3500 lb. (1587,5 kg.) (Shipping): 2132 lb. (967,1 kg.) (Curb): 2243 lb. (1017,4 kg.) Length (overall): 129 29/32” (3,30 m.) Width (overall): 68 7/8” (175 cm.) Height (overall): 66 1/4” (169 cm.) Ground Clearance: 8” (20,3 cm.) Tread (front and rear): 48 7/16” (123 cm.) Fuel Capacity: 10 1/2 Gal. Transmission: T-90 Transfer Case: Dana 18 Front Axle: Dana 25 Rear Axle: Dana 44 Wheelbase: 80” (203 cm.) Other: 1 Piece Windshield |
Engine Data: 4-134 F Head Motor (All Years) Engine Type: 134 CID (2.2L) F4-134 Hurricane 14 Number of Cylinders: 4 Cubic-In. Displacement: 134.2 cu. in. (2199,53 cm 3) Horsepower: 72@4000 rpm Torque: 114 ft-lb. (15,7 kg-m.) Compression Ratio: 6.9 to 1 Valvetrain: F-Head |
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CJ-3B Paint Colors
Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland in 1953*
Admiral Blue Poly
DQE-10945-DAL*
Cadet Gray Poly
DQE-31055-DAL*
Coronado Sand
DQE-89638-DAL*
Hermosa Red
DQE-70187-DAL*
Jasper Green
DQE-41289-DAL*
Pacific Blue
DQE-11064-DAL*
Princeton Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
Raven Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
Saber Rouge
DQE-50330-DAL*
Swan Gray
DQE-31046-DAL*
Willow Green Poly
DQE-41296-DAL*
Woodstock Green Poly
DQE-41290-DAL*
Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland in 1954*
Arctic White
DQE-31176-DAL*
Aztec Orange
Beryl Green
DQE-41537-DAL*
Bristol Red
DQE-70473-DAL*
Coral Rust Poly
DQE-21040-DAL*
Coronado Sand
DQE-80638-DAL*
Gale Gray Poly
DQE-31177-DAL*
Glenwood Green Metallic
Granada Green Poly
DQE-41536-DAL*
Gulf Blue Poly
DQE-11111-DAL*
Raven Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
Royal Blue Metallic
Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland in 1955*
Blue Comet Poly
DQE-11259-DAL*
President Red
DQE-70549-DAL*
Steel Glow Gray Poly
DQE-31268-DAL*
Julep Green Poly
DQE-41657-DAL*
Transport Yellow
DQE-80050-DAL*
Pine Tint
DQE-41451-DAL*
Concert Ivory
DQE-600740-DAL*
Raven Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland in 1956*
Blue Comet Poly
DQE-11259-DAL*
President Red
DQE-70549-DAL*
Steel Glow Gray Poly
DQE-31268-DAL*
Julep Green Poly
DQE-41657-DAL*
Transport Yellow
DQE-80050-DAL*
Pine Tint
DQE-41451-DAL*
Diamond Blue
DQE-12486-DAL*
Cherokee Orange
DQE-60251-DAL*
Arena Yellow
DQE-30121-DAL*
Glacier White
DQE-8124-DAL*
Raven Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland in 1958-1960*
Amber Metallic
Arena Yellow
DQE-30121-DAL*
Autumn Wheat
DQE-21494-DAL*
Coral Mist
DQE-71129-DAL*
Foam Green
DQE-42571-DAL*
Fountain Green Metallic
Glacier White
DQE-8124-DAL*
Glenwood Green Metallic
Jade Tint
DQE-41236-DAL*
Steel Glow Gray Metallic
Omaha Orange
DQE-60281-DAL*
Palm Beach Ivory
DQE-60592-DAL*
Peacock Blue
DQE-12357-DAL*
Plantation White
DQE-8205-DAL*
President Red
DQE-70609-DAL*
Raven Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
Rosewood Metallic
Royal Blue Metallic
Transport Yellow
DQE-80050-DAL*
Tropical Rose
DQE-71130-DAL*
Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland in 1961*
President Red
DQE-70609-DAL*
Omaha Orange
DQE-60281-DAL*
Peacock Blue
DQE-12357-DAL*
Jade Tint
DQE-41236-DAL*
Cerulean Blue
DQE-10297-DAL*
Fountain Green Poly
Palm Beach Ivory
DQE-60592-DAL*
Tropical Rose
DQE-71130-DAL*
Foam Green
DQE-42571-DAL*
Steel Glow Gray Poly
Coral Mist
DQE-71129-DAL*
Plantation White
DQE-8205-DAL*
Transport Yellow
DQE-80050-DAL*
Autumn Wheat
DQE-21494-DAL*
Redwood Poly
DQE-72178-DAL*
Glacier White
DQE-8124-DAL*
Mallard_Blue_Poly
DQE-12371-DAL*
Amber Poly
DQE-21930-DAL*
Arena Yellow
DQE-30121-DAL*
Royal Blue Poly
Glenwood Green Metallic
Raven Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland in 1962*
Amber Poly
DQE-21930-DAL*
Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
Foam Green
DQE-42571-DAL*
Fountain Green Poly
DQE-42793-DAL*
Jade Tint
DQE-41236-DAL*
Mallard Blue
DQE-12371-DAL*
Palm Beach Ivory
DQE-60592-DAL*
Parade Blue
DQE-12611-DAL*
Peacock Blue
DQE-12357-DAL*
Plantation White
DQE-8205-DAL*
President Red
DQE-70609-DAL*
Rosewood Poly
DQE-71178-DAL*
Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland in 1963*
Amber Poly
DQE-21930-DAL*
Bell Green
DQE-42901-DAL*
Champagne Poly
DQE-42199-DAL*
GSA Gray
DQE-31817-DAL*
Indian Ceramic
DQE-71248-DAL*
Jet Line Gray Poly
DQE-59242-DAL*
Nordic Blue Poly
DQE-12311-DAL*
Olive Drab
DQE-42955-DAL*
Omaha Orange
DQE-60281-DAL*
Parade Blue
DQE-12611-DAL*
Parkway Green
DQE-43161-DAL*
President Red #2
DQE-71334-DAL*
Sierra Blue
DQE-15077-DAL*
Spruce Tip Green Poly
DQE-43026-DAL*
Steel Glow Gray Poly
DQE-31268-DAL*
Transport Yellow
DQE-80050-DAL*
Tree Bark Poly Brown
DQE-23250-DAL*
White Cap
DQE-8345-DAL*
See All - Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland from 1946-1963
Kaiser Willys cannot guarantee 100% accuracy of the colors or paint codes presented in this guide. When selecting a color for your vehicle, use the codes above as a starting point or reference, and work with your local paint supplier to find a color that works best for your budget and intent. There are several paint suppliers such as Auto Color Library, or Sherwin Williams, who may be able to cross-reference some of the older paint codes for you to find a more current formula, or if you are able to pull a painted piece off of your restoration project, they may be able to scan the color for you in the store to find a close match.