WILLYS CJ-3B
1953 - 1968
A.K.A. The Mitsubishi Jeep
ASSEMBLY: Toledo, OH, USA
UNITS PRODUCED: 196,000
PREDECESSOR : CJ-3A
SUCCESSOR : CJ-4
SUB-MODEL : M-606
The CJ-3B featured a high hood and grille to house the new Willys Hurricane engine, and its grille features a Willys logo above the slots. The CJ-3B was licensed to overseas manufacturers, who produced civilian and military variants, one of which was Mitsubishi of Japan. Because of this, the CJ-3B is sometimes referred to as 'The Mitsubishi Jeep'.
GRILLE
CJ-3B Grille
(1953 - 1968)
7-slot, stamped metal grille. Made taller to accommodate new Hurricane engine
Model(s): CJ-3B (1953-1968)
WHEELS
Civilian Wheel
(1947 - 1984)
Model(s): M-606 (1953-1968), CJ-4M (1951), M-38A1 (1952-1971), M-170 Ambulance (1953-1963), CJ-2 Agrijeep (1942-1945), CJ-2A (1945-1949), CJ-3A (1949-1953), CJ-3B (1953-1968), CJ-4 (1951), CJ-5 (1955-1972), CJ-6 (1955-1978), CJ-10 (1981-1985), DJ-5 (1965-1984), DJ-6 (1965-1969), 463 Truck (1947-1950), 473 Truck (1950-1953), FC-150 (1956-1958), FC-170 (1957-1964), J-2000 Series Gladiator (1962-1972)
BADGING
Willys Metal Stamp : Hoodside, Tailgate Center
Willys Metal Stamp : Above Grille
4 Wheel Drive Decal : Tailgate Right
SPECS
WILLYS CJ-3B SPECS
MAIN SPECS
OVERALL LENGTH (OL): 130.0
OVERALL WIDTH (OW): 60.9
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), TOP UP: 70.5
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), FRAME: 66.3
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), MINIMUM: 52.7
WHEELBASE (WB): 80.0
TRACK WIDTH (TR): 48.5
CURB WEIGHT (CW): 2,245 lbs
SPARE LOCATION: Side Spare
CHASSIS SPECS
GROUND CLEARANCE (GC): 8.8
APPROACH ANGLE (AA): 46°
BREAKOVER ANGLE (BA): 23°
DEPARTURE ANGLE (DA): 32°
SUSPENSION TYPE (SU): Leaf Spring
All specifications refer to original stock versions
All dimensions shown in inches
Drawn by Christopher James Botham
