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UPDATE: Price bumped to $650.
(09/01/2011) I believe this jeep might have cushioned the fall of a UFO.
“Here I have parts to a early Willys Jeep. There are 2 engines, 1 transmission and transfer case, 4 axels, 6 tires and wheels. Body and frame. Tired of looking at it, must go. Questions? Call 5756260199, Ask for Bill.”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/2672294827.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
I don’t think there is much here.
“1946 Willys Jeep located in the Spring/Woodlands area. Perfect for a restore, or throw a motor and seats in for a Dear lease. Has some rust, no drive train. $500.00FIRM..best price you’ll find.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer
“I have a 1940s to 50s model jeep willys for sale, needs a new floor pan and engine overhauled, everything is intact, make an offer needs to go asap…. also have a gm 454 engine with a granny 4 spd tranny, a 318 with granny 4 spd tranny transfercase and dana 60 an 44 rear and front axles out of an 85 dodge 3/4 ton 4×4”
This one made me laugh …. It’s only missing the bed and top … Really? It seems a bit bare to me.
“straight frame, just been sitting a few years in woods, no bed, or top, but all other parts there”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2569503997.html
This one cracked me up. It’s not that it runs, but rather that it ‘will’ run.
“1954 Station Wagon frame. 1948 PU cab with 48 flat head 4cyl. engine 134 cu. in.Plow rig with hydralic/manual lift.(Like a bottle jack with hose to ram). 3spd. manual tranny. 4 military NDT tires on willys rims. This baby will run!!!! A great woods truck too! Call Al @ 207 2368549”
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/2573982612.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400
This one is sad, though the bumper looks pretty good.
“50”s I think! Flat head motor,manual trans.Been sitting in the woods forever.Rough rough condition.Parts only and no title.You drag it out and trailer it away…Rusty body and flat tires.some good glass and parts.See pics”
I’ve seen Willys treated worse. This image comes from Tumblr.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Here is a parts jeep.
“not sure what it is but its still pretty solid. all the running gear is there but no motor radiator or steering box. extra transmission/transfer case can deliver if you help out with fuel”
There is some value and it looks pretty bone stock. I think it has a rear PTO.
“1946 willeys jeep…complete but needs lots of work to get her back on the road…. really solid for a jeep sitting in a farm field… $500 firm on the price no title…..i dont like jeeps so it has to go…. also have another frame with transmission and axles…..SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY! I HAVE HAD TWO PEOPLE WHO I HELD IT FOR AND THEY NEVER GAVE ME A DIME….IF YOU DONT HAVE THE CASH DONT CALL…..AGAIN I AM FRIM ON THE PRICE…. 314-779-4376”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/2305750330.html
UPDATE: Joe reports this is a VEC CJ-2A. **SOLD** Was $850.
“1946 Willys Jeep with TITLE!! Desperate need of restoration. I last remember using this vehicle in the 1970’s, for pulling trees, hauling & just having fun. I understand that it needed a fuel pump back then, and unfortunately… No one has moved forward with Willy’s care”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
If the VIN is original to the body, then this is a 1958 DJ-3A rather than a 1940s CJ-2A. Not that it really matters, as there’s not much here (except for a good VIN plate).
‘Hello, I am selling a rusty 1940s vintage willys.. Either complete or just selling some parts.. Overall its pretty rusted/shot however It does have the orignal rear end as well as many other parts.. I also have 8 Orignal wheels that are also for sale or that will just go with the jeep as well as many other parts.”
A big project yes, a “good project”? I don’t think so. If only character was valuable, this might just fetch $35k at a Barret auction.
“Not sure what year it is. Has a motor in it, but would need work. Good Project.
(501) 4 1 6 – 6 1 0 7”
http://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/2176029588.html
There might be some value?
“Selling 2 Willys CJ 2/3 jeep rolling chassis with engines, trans, transfer case. Make Offer 860-301-9707”
http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/2047154344.html
Maggie Mae discovered this terribly sad wagon. This poor thing is now sitting in her driveway. However, looks can be deceiving. It turns out it has a part she has been trying to find. Also, upon closer inspection, she reports the frame appears in good shape.
She writes, “In my defense, it was ‘free for haul away’ and has the 2 barrel manifold I’ve been searching for. The floor is just a couple inches shy of the bottom of the windows, it actually looks a bit better than it should in the back end because of the homemade spring hangers/lift kit. Yes, the grille guard is a piece scaffolding. The gas tank had rusted through and was replaced with a beer keg that was “mounted” on 2×4’s where the passenger rear seat should have been.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.
“Don’t laugh. This is a great parts Jeep. Frame;vin plate/Maryland title in my name; both axles; 4 rims; windshield frame & wiper motors/mirror arm; rear hitch; side mounted gas can holder; transmission/transfer case/bellhousing with all shift levers; grille with headlight buckets and trim chrome rings; steering wheel with complete column; frt seat frames (feet need some minor work); rear driveshaft; shocks w/special washers; various body panels could be used as replacement parts; footman loops; and etc.
The body panel laying in the back does-not go with this Jeep. I figured up over $2000 in parts, if parted out. I’m just tired of moving it from place to place. Its time someone else enjoyed it or used it for parts. BE PREPARED TO TRAILER IT HOME!”
UPDATE I’m not shocked that this is still available
(08/20/2010) This poor jeep. I’m pretty sure this is a CJ-3A rather than a 1945 military jeep.
“here is a 1945 willys military jeep that was titled in 1951. back then military jeeps didn’t have titles. If you bought one back then it could be titled when registered. It does not run anymore ( motor is stuck ). The body is rusted bad but it has the original drivetrain . 500.00 obo”
http://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/1964547770.html
This poor jeep. I don’t see much salvageable.
“here is a 1945 willys military jeep that was titled in 1951. back then military jeeps didn’t have titles. If you bought one back then it could be titled when registered. It does not run anymore ( motor is stuck ). The body is rusted bad but it has the original drivetrain . 500.00 obo”
http://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/1938558038.html
Here’s a rough part’s Jeep.
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CJ3A JEEP I think it’s 53 . Jeep is complete but in poor condition. Good for parts or to restore. No tittle $300.”
http://york.craigslist.org/cto/1664507873.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $350.
Doug spotted this Last Ride. The tree growing out of the jeep might be worth $350. The jeep itself is should be free 🙂
“Today’s special!! One 1946 willys rolling chassis with some good body parts. Tree and transmission in bed no charge!! Will consider any reasonable trades. Motorcycles or hunting gear accepted . cash also accepted. No title do have metal id tags. What you see is what you get. Bring trailer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400
“Here is a cj2a jeep,no motor,trans,front axle,..Its does have front fenders..for more info call buddy”
After seeing Chad’s build yesterday, Gerald sent me pics of the ‘Swamp Rat’, which also sports a flathead V8. Of course, it’s got a bit more wear and tear on it than Chad’s, but i have to say I really like the way that fits in the engine compartment. This sure has an old school feel to it.
Gerald notes, “Check out Johnny’s wood cab and side pipes. The paint chipped off the windshield, but it used to say RAT. It’s a star attraction at one of our local yards.”
Gerald sent some really sad pics to me with an idea … let’s create a “Last Ride” category. We’ve all seen one or more of these jeeps: Something so rusty, so damaged, so modified, so mortifying that the grass is holding it up.
So, I’ll put up two posts tonight (courtesy of Gerald). If you have some pics, see some pics, or save some pics, send them my direction and we’ll add them to.
Gerald writes, We bought this about 10 years ago and finally decided to pull it from the weeds. We needed the rear axle. The frame collapsed as I stood in the rotten drivers compartment to steer the wheels while being pulled by the tractor. It was truely it’s last ride. We will pick it over and save some stuff. Check out the shackle lift.
Gerald writes, Here is a 1970’s Canadian version of a M715. These fell of a flatbed truck and sat for years until I got them. They were a waste of time, but could not resist.
Gerald writes, Here is an old Jeepster I took apart back in 1980, Nice plate floor…….and mini terra recaps I may add.
UPDATE: I suspect this jeep is on it’s last ride. It’s now a mailbox.
A reader submitted this unusual find. Yes, the seller of this old jeep somehow used it as a mailbox (I think the mailbox is on the back of the jeep), though technically I’d argue the jeep is more of a mailbox pole. While I firmly believe that the jeep has earned the reputation as one of the most modified vehicles in history, the use of a jeep as a mailbox pole is particularly rare.
“Willys jeep. Military, of about 1944. No engine, no trans, no papers, but lots of rust. For a long time I used this old jeep as a mail box; if you buy it, I won’t be getting bills anymore. For $400., you can be sure that your bills will find their way to your door.”