About Willys Vehicles - CJ-3B Universal
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)
![Illustration - CJ3B]( /images/AW_cj3b_opt.jpg)
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 Willys CJ-3B]( /images/B_53_CJ-3B_Dan_Garmon.jpg)
Dan Garmon - 1953 CJ-3B
![Chris Cooper - 1954 Willys CJ-3B]( /images/B_54_CJ-3B_Chris_Cooper.jpg)
Chris Cooper - 1954 CJ-3B
![Brian Carpenter - 1955 Willys CJ-3B]( /images/B_55_CJ-3B_Brian_Carpenter.jpg)
Brian Carpenter - 1955 CJ-3B
![Russell Bettes - 1957 Willys CJ-3B]( /images/B_57_CJ-3B_Russell_Bettes.jpg)
Russell Bettes - 1957 CJ-3B
![Thomas Carignan - 1958 Willys CJ-3B]( /images/B_58_CJ-3B_Thomas_Carignan.jpg)
Thomas Carignan - 1958 CJ-3B
![Alex Diaz - 1959 Willys CJ-3B]( /images/B_59_CJ-3B_Alex_Diaz.jpg)
Alex Diaz - 1959 CJ-3B
![Peter Mapes - 1964 Willys CJ-3B]( /images/B_64_CJ-3B_Peter_Mapes.jpg)
Peter Mapes - 1964 CJ-3B
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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*
![Willys Paint Color - Admiral Blue Poly](/images/WO_Admiral_Blue_Poly.jpg)
Admiral Blue Poly
DQE-10945-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Cadet Gray Poly](/images/WO_Cadet_Gray_Poly.jpg)
Cadet Gray Poly
DQE-31055-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Coronado Sand](/images/WO_Coronado_Sand.jpg)
Coronado Sand
DQE-89638-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Hermosa Red](/images/WO_Hermosa_Red.jpg)
Hermosa Red
DQE-70187-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Jasper Green](/images/WO_Jasper_Green.jpg)
Jasper Green
DQE-41289-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Pacific Blue](/images/WO_Pacific_Blue.jpg)
Pacific Blue
DQE-11064-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Princeton Black](/images/WO_Princeton_Black.jpg)
Princeton Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Raven Black](/images/WO_Raven_Black.jpg)
Raven Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Saber Rouge](/images/WO_Saber_Rouge.jpg)
Saber Rouge
DQE-50330-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Swan Gray](/images/WO_Swan_Gray.jpg)
Swan Gray
DQE-31046-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Willow Green Poly](/images/WO_Willow_Green_Poly.jpg)
Willow Green Poly
DQE-41296-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Woodstock Green Poly](/images/WO_Woodstock_Green_Poly.jpg)
Woodstock Green Poly
DQE-41290-DAL*
Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland in 1954*
![Willys Paint Color - Arctic White](/images/WO_Arctic_White.jpg)
Arctic White
DQE-31176-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Aztec Orange](/images/WO_Aztec_Orange.jpg)
Aztec Orange
![Willys Paint Color - Beryl Green](/images/WO_Beryl_Green.jpg)
Beryl Green
DQE-41537-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Bristol Red](/images/WO_Bristol_Red.jpg)
Bristol Red
DQE-70473-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Coral Rust Poly](/images/WO_Coral_Rust_Poly.jpg)
Coral Rust Poly
DQE-21040-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Coronado Sand](/images/WO_Coronado_Sand.jpg)
Coronado Sand
DQE-80638-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Gale Gray Poly](/images/WO_Gale_Gray_Poly.jpg)
Gale Gray Poly
DQE-31177-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Glenwood Green Metallic](/images/WO_Glenwood_Green_Metallic.jpg)
Glenwood Green Metallic
![Willys Paint Color - Granada Green Poly](/images/WO_Granada_Green_Poly.jpg)
Granada Green Poly
DQE-41536-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Gulf Blue Poly](/images/WO_Gulf_Blue_Poly.jpg)
Gulf Blue Poly
DQE-11111-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Raven Black](/images/WO_Raven_Black.jpg)
Raven Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Royal Blue Metallic](/images/WO_Royal_Blue_Metallic.jpg)
Royal Blue Metallic
Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland in 1955*
![Willys Paint Color - Blue Comet Poly](/images/WO_Blue_Comet_Poly.jpg)
Blue Comet Poly
DQE-11259-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - President Red](/images/WO_President_Red.jpg)
President Red
DQE-70549-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Steel Glow Gray Poly](/images/WO_Steel_Glow_Gray_Poly.jpg)
Steel Glow Gray Poly
DQE-31268-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Julep Green Poly](/images/WO_Julep_Green_Poly.jpg)
Julep Green Poly
DQE-41657-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Transport Yellow](/images/WO_Transport_Yellow.jpg)
Transport Yellow
DQE-80050-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Pine Tint](/images/WO_Pine_Tint.jpg)
Pine Tint
DQE-41451-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Concert Ivory](/images/WO_Concert_Ivory.jpg)
Concert Ivory
DQE-600740-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Raven Black](/images/WO_Raven_Black.jpg)
Raven Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland in 1956*
![Willys Paint Color - Blue Comet Poly](/images/WO_Blue_Comet_Poly.jpg)
Blue Comet Poly
DQE-11259-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - President Red](/images/WO_President_Red.jpg)
President Red
DQE-70549-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Steel Glow Gray Poly](/images/WO_Steel_Glow_Gray_Poly.jpg)
Steel Glow Gray Poly
DQE-31268-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Julep Green Poly](/images/WO_Julep_Green_Poly.jpg)
Julep Green Poly
DQE-41657-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Transport Yellow](/images/WO_Transport_Yellow.jpg)
Transport Yellow
DQE-80050-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Pine Tint](/images/WO_Pine_Tint.jpg)
Pine Tint
DQE-41451-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Diamond Blue](/images/WO_Diamond_Blue.jpg)
Diamond Blue
DQE-12486-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Cherokee Orange](/images/WO_Cherokee_Orange.jpg)
Cherokee Orange
DQE-60251-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Arena Yellow](/images/WO_Arena_Yellow.jpg)
Arena Yellow
DQE-30121-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Glacier White](/images/WO_Glacier_White.jpg)
Glacier White
DQE-8124-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Raven Black](/images/WO_Raven_Black.jpg)
Raven Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland in 1958-1960*
![Willys Paint Color - Amber Metallic](/images/WO_Amber_Metallic.jpg)
Amber Metallic
![Willys Paint Color - Arena Yellow](/images/WO_Arena_Yellow.jpg)
Arena Yellow
DQE-30121-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Autumn Wheat](/images/WO_Autumn_Wheat.jpg)
Autumn Wheat
DQE-21494-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Coral Mist](/images/WO_Coral_Mist.jpg)
Coral Mist
DQE-71129-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Foam Green](/images/WO_Foam_Green.jpg)
Foam Green
DQE-42571-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Fountain Green Metallic](/images/WO_Fountain_Green_Metallic.jpg)
Fountain Green Metallic
![Willys Paint Color - Glacier White](/images/WO_Glacier_White.jpg)
Glacier White
DQE-8124-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Glenwood Green Metallic](/images/WO_Glenwood_Green_Metallic.jpg)
Glenwood Green Metallic
![Willys Paint Color - Jade Tint](/images/WO_Jade_Tint.jpg)
Jade Tint
DQE-41236-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Steel Glow Gray Metallic](/images/WO_Steel_Glow_Gray_Metallic.jpg)
Steel Glow Gray Metallic
![Willys Paint Color - Omaha Orange](/images/WO_Omaha_Orange.jpg)
Omaha Orange
DQE-60281-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Palm Beach Ivory](/images/WO_Palm_Beach_Ivory.jpg)
Palm Beach Ivory
DQE-60592-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Peacock Blue](/images/WO_Peacock_Blue.jpg)
Peacock Blue
DQE-12357-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Plantation White](/images/WO_Plantation_White.jpg)
Plantation White
DQE-8205-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - President Red](/images/WO_President_Red.jpg)
President Red
DQE-70609-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Raven Black](/images/WO_Raven_Black.jpg)
Raven Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Rosewood Metallic](/images/WO_Rosewood_Metallic.jpg)
Rosewood Metallic
![Willys Paint Color - Royal Blue Metallic](/images/WO_Royal_Blue_Metallic.jpg)
Royal Blue Metallic
![Willys Paint Color - Transport Yellow](/images/WO_Transport_Yellow.jpg)
Transport Yellow
DQE-80050-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Tropical Rose](/images/WO_Tropical_Rose.jpg)
Tropical Rose
DQE-71130-DAL*
Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland in 1961*
![Willys Paint Color - President Red](/images/WO_President_Red.jpg)
President Red
DQE-70609-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Omaha Orange](/images/WO_Omaha_Orange.jpg)
Omaha Orange
DQE-60281-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Peacock Blue](/images/WO_Peacock_Blue.jpg)
Peacock Blue
DQE-12357-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Jade Tint](/images/WO_Jade_Tint.jpg)
Jade Tint
DQE-41236-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Cerulean Blue](/images/WO_Cerulean_Blue.jpg)
Cerulean Blue
DQE-10297-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Fountain Green Poly](/images/WO_Fountain_Green_Poly.jpg)
Fountain Green Poly
![Willys Paint Color - Palm Beach Ivory](/images/WO_Palm_Beach_Ivory.jpg)
Palm Beach Ivory
DQE-60592-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Tropical Rose](/images/WO_Tropical_Rose.jpg)
Tropical Rose
DQE-71130-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Foam Green](/images/WO_Foam_Green.jpg)
Foam Green
DQE-42571-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Steel Glow Gray Poly](/images/WO_Steel_Glow_Gray_Poly.jpg)
Steel Glow Gray Poly
![Willys Paint Color - Coral Mist](/images/WO_Coral_Mist.jpg)
Coral Mist
DQE-71129-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Plantation White](/images/WO_Plantation_White.jpg)
Plantation White
DQE-8205-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Transport Yellow](/images/WO_Transport_Yellow.jpg)
Transport Yellow
DQE-80050-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Autumn Wheat](/images/WO_Autumn_Wheat.jpg)
Autumn Wheat
DQE-21494-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Redwood Poly](/images/WO_Redwood_Poly.jpg)
Redwood Poly
DQE-72178-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Glacier White](/images/WO_Glacier_White.jpg)
Glacier White
DQE-8124-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Mallard_Blue_Poly](/images/WO_Mallard_Blue_Poly.jpg)
Mallard_Blue_Poly
DQE-12371-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Amber Poly](/images/WO_Amber_Poly.jpg)
Amber Poly
DQE-21930-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Arena Yellow](/images/WO_Arena_Yellow.jpg)
Arena Yellow
DQE-30121-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Royal Blue Poly](/images/WO_Royal_Blue_Poly.jpg)
Royal Blue Poly
![Willys Paint Color - Glenwood Green Metallic](/images/WO_Glenwood_Green_Metallic.jpg)
Glenwood Green Metallic
![Willys Paint Color - Black](/images/WO_Raven_Black.jpg)
Raven Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland in 1962*
![Willys Paint Color - Amber Poly](/images/WO_Amber_Poly.jpg)
Amber Poly
DQE-21930-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Black](/images/WO_Black.jpg)
Black
DQE-9000-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Foam Green](/images/WO_Foam_Green.jpg)
Foam Green
DQE-42571-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Fountain Green Poly](/images/WO_Fountain_Green_Poly.jpg)
Fountain Green Poly
DQE-42793-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Jade Tint](/images/WO_Jade_Tint.jpg)
Jade Tint
DQE-41236-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Mallard Blue](/images/WO_Mallard_Blue.jpg)
Mallard Blue
DQE-12371-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Palm Beach Ivory](/images/WO_Palm_Beach_Ivory.jpg)
Palm Beach Ivory
DQE-60592-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Parade Blue](/images/WO_Parade_Blue.jpg)
Parade Blue
DQE-12611-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Peacock Blue](/images/WO_Peacock_Blue.jpg)
Peacock Blue
DQE-12357-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Plantation White](/images/WO_Plantation_White.jpg)
Plantation White
DQE-8205-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - President Red](/images/WO_President_Red.jpg)
President Red
DQE-70609-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Rosewood Poly](/images/WO_Rosewood_Poly.jpg)
Rosewood Poly
DQE-71178-DAL*
Paint Colors Offered by Willys-Overland in 1963*
![Willys Paint Color - Amber Poly](/images/WO_Amber_Poly.jpg)
Amber Poly
DQE-21930-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Bell Green](/images/WO_Bell_Green.jpg)
Bell Green
DQE-42901-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Champagne Poly](/images/WO_Champagne_Poly.jpg)
Champagne Poly
DQE-42199-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - GSA Gray](/images/WO_GSA_Gray.jpg)
GSA Gray
DQE-31817-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Indian Ceramic](/images/WO_Indian_Ceramic.jpg)
Indian Ceramic
DQE-71248-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Jet Line Gray Poly](/images/WO_Jet_Line_Gray_Poly.jpg)
Jet Line Gray Poly
DQE-59242-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Nordic Blue Poly](/images/WO_Nordic_Blue_Poly.jpg)
Nordic Blue Poly
DQE-12311-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Olive Drab](/images/WO_Olive_Drab.jpg)
Olive Drab
DQE-42955-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Omaha Orange](/images/WO_Omaha_Orange.jpg)
Omaha Orange
DQE-60281-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Parade Blue](/images/WO_Parade_Blue.jpg)
Parade Blue
DQE-12611-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Parkway Green](/images/WO_Parkway_Green.jpg)
Parkway Green
DQE-43161-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - President Red #2](/images/WO_President_Red_2.jpg)
President Red #2
DQE-71334-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Sierra Blue](/images/WO_Sierra_Blue.jpg)
Sierra Blue
DQE-15077-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Spruce Tip Green Poly](/images/WO_Spruce_Tip_Green_Poly.jpg)
Spruce Tip Green Poly
DQE-43026-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Steel Glow Gray Poly](/images/WO_Steel_Glow_Gray_Poly.jpg)
Steel Glow Gray Poly
DQE-31268-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Transport Yellow](/images/WO_Transport_Yellow.jpg)
Transport Yellow
DQE-80050-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - Tree Bark Poly Brown](/images/WO_Tree_Bark_Poly_Brown.jpg)
Tree Bark Poly Brown
DQE-23250-DAL*
![Willys Paint Color - White Cap](/images/WO_White_Cap.jpg)
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.