UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
(03/23/2015) Seller lists this as a M-38, but it appears to have a MB/GPW body and fenders.
“1951 Willy’s Jeep for sale. I am 72 and cannot get in and out of this Jeep. This is the only reason I am selling it. This Jeep has had $15,000.00 in work done to it. Comes with all the paperwork. Runs excellent.”
[ED. NOTE … THE INFORMATION BELOW IS FROM PREVIOUS ADS]
THIS IS A TOP DOWN CUSTOM RESTORATION —
ENGINE:
The engine has been completely rebuilt, balanced rotating assembly with new balancer and flex plate. Piston are 9.3:1 .030 over SpeedPro with Teflon coated skirts, Aluminum Heads have 200cc intake runner and 60cc chambers, (valve are one piece forged PBM Erson EV8 staineless steel 2,02 / 1.600, Bronze valve guides, Chrome Moly PBM Retainers and Keepers, Erson Springs good for .550-Lift, 7/16 ARP screw in studs ans Guide plates, ans ARP Head Bolds), Double Roller Timing Chain, 5/16 Hardened Push Rods, SpeedPro Camshaft 214/224 with .472/.496 lift, Erson Forged 1.6 Aluminum Roller Rockers with needle bearing fulcrum), Aluminum Intake, Edelbrock 1403, 500CFM Carb, GM HEI Distributor, GM Delco Remy Alternator and new starter.
DRIVETRAIN:
The engine is a fully rebuilt 1965 Ford 289 (1966 Timing cover and water pump); The Transmission is a 1965 Ford C4; The Transfer Case is 1951 Willys T18, The Differentials are Dana 27 with 5.38:1 Gears, The Front Diff is closed knuckle with Dualmatic twin cam manual locking hubs, and the Rear Diff is full Floating with 11×2 inch Drum.
BRAKES:
front Disk Brake Conversion, new calipers, rotors, pads, brake liner master cyclinder, power booster, rear shoes with reconditioned drums, dual exhaust, 2.25 inch Magnaflow mufflers.
SUSPENSION:
is Rancho 2.5 in lift spring, the springs have been removed to on top of the axles, riding on 33×12.5 15s tires which are new.
Changed out front end to 4 wheel drive. Highsteer ARM, pitman arm Jeep manual steering, rod end CJ, m38 short, RHT Billet wheel space kit.
New wheels and tires.
INTERIOR:
is black, Medium textured Rhino Lining. Military Jeep seats w.rear jump seat have all been reupholstered. 6 point roll bar, CB Radio Ready, Stereo w/2 speakers, custom carbon instrument panel with matching gauges (speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temperature, voltmeter, fuel level, vacuum gauges, the whole vehicle has been completely rewired and current style fuse box installed.
DOORS:
are hard removable, sliding windows and are Black, Medium Textured Rhino Lining.
THE TOP:
is a custom made aluminum Hard Top with three windows and black. Medium Textured Rhino Lining.”
I’m a few days from 72. Can’t afford a gym membership. Getting in an out of a Jeep counts as good exercise.