UPDATE: Some of the text of this ad was updated.
(05/29/2021) Looks like it’s well built.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/penryn-1945-willys-jeep-updated/7325255723.html
“1945 Willys Jeep – This jeep has been in the family since 1969 and is ready for its next owner. This jeep has been garage kept and rebuilt several times over the years. Here is how it sits today.
1945 body
1952 frame (more heavy duty than the 1945 frame)
Chevy 350 (out of ’72 Camaro I believe) only a few thousand miles on it since rebuild
Edelbrock carb
Edelbrock intake manifold
HEI distributor
Custom headers
B and M hydromatic 4 speed transmission (slant pan), automatic that can shift like a stick but with no clutch
Chevy power steering
Dana 27 front end w/ detroit locker and 5:38’s
Dana 40 rear end w/ detroit locker and 5:38’s
Stewart Warner gauges
33” BFG KM2 on Pro Comp streetlock rims (99% tread left)
Custom rear rack with jerry cans
Camaro bucket seats (some tears at the seems) w/ Smitty Built seat covers w/ molle system
Full roll cage
Best Top soft top
Registered until February 2022
Installed new oversized aluminum radiator, electric fan, and remote high volume water pump in the last year. Runs strong. I ordered new temp sensor which should be here this week.“
would like to know more about that very cool transmission/transfer setup as I have been a transmission rebuilder for 45 years. I am building one of those hydros for my 53 suburban now. Those hydramatics came in some Willys cars I believe. Always thought a swap of that transmission behind a 226 in a wagon would be cool when adapted to a dana tc!
Hi David,
Try emailing the seller via the Craigslist link. Maybe he can share some info. I’d be interested in learning more if you pursue this mod. I don’t know anything about them.
Here’s some useful info on their use: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/b-m-hydrostick-4-speed-gm-hydromatic-for-sbc.24558/
– Dave