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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
I’m curious to know if the plaque from 1954 on the dash reflects a motor pool upgrade.
“Original 1943 Military Jeep/ Willys Has all old equipment. Plaques on dash show origin and second plaque shows military update in 1954 to overhead carb. Hood has square box they made to accommodate it. Good tires, upholstery, engine, tranny and brakes all professionally gone over. Needs gas pump.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200
(10/04/2011) Sounds like it has plenty of power. It could really use the back cage braces though (for my taste anyway).
“1945 Willys, new paint its straight, 300hp 350chev, truck trans with granny low, overdrive, posi rear later willys axle, lockrite front, hardtop, needs some completion, may trade for chevelle project vehicles”
I’m guessing this doesn’t have the stock motor? This looks solid though.
“1940s Willy Jeep. Not running. Make an offer. Thank you”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/3045044445.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
The front clip includes some CJ-3A Parts. The front crossmember suggests this might be a GPW rather than a MB.
“This is a 1943 Willys MB Jeep. It does not run but is all there. This would make a good restoration project. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800.
A variety of updates to this flattie named “Plum Good”
“1942 JEEP RUNS GOOD LOOKS GOOD 260 V-8 4 SPD OVERDRIVE TILT WHEEL UPDATED BRAKE GOOD PAINT GOOD INT CLEAR TITLE UP TO DATE GOOD TIRES GOOD HUNTING UNIT OVER TEN K INVESTED 3800.00 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was ON EBAY
(01/15/2012) The body has the Willys Script and appears in good condition. This might be a pre glovebox body!
“You are bidding on a 1941 Willys jeep with a small block 350 chevrolet with a mild cam, headers, edelbrock manifold and a holly carb. This jeep runs great, looks good and has 16 inch rims wrapped in 35 inch mud tires with a full size spare and matching rim. Please remember you are bidding on a 1941 Willys classic. The only reason that I am selling this is that I’m getting married and the future wife wants a sandrail. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This appears solid.
“I HAVE A 1945 JEEP WILLYS WITH A CHEVY 350, MUNSEY 4 SPEED,OVER DRIVE, SOFT TOP, RUNS GOOD ASKING $3500 OBO ALSO AVAILABLE FOR TRADE (TOYOTA OR FORD 4X4)”
Jim forwarded me the following images he took of the MBs at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Az.
Jim writes, “The 390th Bomb Group Museum has a B-17 flying fortress on display, a long with a MB that has been restored and donated to the museum. It needs a fuel tank flush, new radiator hoses, and I bet a carb rebuild. I hope to assist them on this the next time I make it home. There is also a MB on display in another hanger that is part of a display dedicated to the Red Tails fighter group. I am sending a few pics of them. They have one of the largest aircraft display’s around!”
Here’s the 390th Bomb Group MB:
And this is the Red Tails fighter group MB:
Looks like some value here.
“This jeep is a project but it is complete as it sits. It has a seized up motor and tranny. Body is complete, fenders hood, bumpers, steering wheel, pedals, two grills(one original and one newer crome one), shocks, leafs, rollbar, ect.. even has a soft top that will come with it.
The only missing things as far as I can see is the floorboard and the windshield.
My dad has had this jeep for 20+ years and lost the title, call/ text for more info on that. But if you wanna make a trailer rig out of it, then it doesn’t matter.
Asking 1000 or best offer. Give me an offer and I just might take it.
541-915-eighteightsixesix”
http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/3041286268.html
UPDATE: Sold prior to reaching the reserve on eBay.
Someone this jeep got listed in the memorabilia section of eBay rather than in the auto section … Only 12 hours left as of this post. Might be able to get a deal if the reserve is low.
“hello, this is my 1944 fully restored jeep willys, it is frame off, engine was taken apart, transmission was taken apart, every piece was taken , it was all restored piece by piece then put back together, it looks just the way it did when it came off the line and sent to the war back in 1944, it comes with a replica m1 grande and full leather holster, this is museum quality and one of the nicest you will ever see, ready to take to the shows and win trophys, there was over 32 thousand dollars spent on this jeep, and that does not include the hundreds of man hours, this has been my baby for awhile now, was never taken outside but for a few times and driven around the parking lot, the camera flash makes it look lighter in color!!”
This appears to be a MB, though it’s been patched at the step. Looks like it has a glove box.
“1941 classic willy’s jeep runs engine does smoke put new carb ignition coil battery needs brakes and a paint job nice classic restore for someone that has the time call 936-672-2950”
http://collegestation.craigslist.org/cto/3023944062.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay.
This has a variety of patches.
“Vintage Willys MB slat grill. Clear 1942 WI Title although can’t verify Vin# because data plates are missing. No glove box, early hubs indicate an early jeep. condition – needs almost everything. I put in new brakes and master cyl some years ago. Still good. Have not fired it up in several years, but it was a smoker. Trans and transfer case worked. Actual milage unknown. the body is poor – many, many patches. Jerry can rigged as gas tank. Includes one combat rim but not correct for a slat grill. Needs complete restoration. Must have had several plow arrangements over the years judging by the front frame horns. I would have parted it out years ago but it is a unique piece of American history and should be preserved as such. It can be resurrected, but not for the faint of heart.”
No pics provided.
“Old jeep needs work. It did run the last time it was started. It’s a fixer upper”
Looks good.
“1942 US Army 4X4 1/4 ton truck (Jeep). Frame-up restoration completed in 2008. Delivered to U.S. Army on Jan. 15, 1942. New canvas top in 2010. Steering, brakes, engine, transmission rebuilt. New tires, new body tub, seats, fuel tank, windshield, grille, fenders, engine hood . .Receipts available for all work completed. Have used for parades, shows, etc, 4 or 5 times a year. Always stored indoors.”
View all the info and pics on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000
This looks real nice, but has a mix of dates and parts.
“Beautiful Willys MB. This is believed to be a 1945 MB, but year and serial number are unknown. Reproduction plates indicate a 1942 Willys. This jeep has undergone a frame off restoration and is perfect for parades, re-inactors, and collectors.
The frame is in excellent shape with minor work done on the front frame horns. The previous owner put in a rebuilt CJ2A/3A civilian flat head L-head engine. He said the engine was rebuilt a few years ago.
Everything has been gone through on this jeep and everything has been cleaned, repainted, or replaced with new, NOS, or repro parts.
Chassis and Drive Train: New leaf springs front and rear, new/rebuilt shackles, new shocks, new axle bumpers, frame stripped/blasted and painted, new front bumper, new gussets and new spring mounts – frame horns welded to repair some minor wear and tear.
Drive train has new u-joints, new clutch and bearing, new seals and bearings on tranny and transfer case which were drained, cleaned and repainted, and all fluids and gaskets replaced, new e-brake pads, hardware, and cable, new engine/tranny mounts, new brakes including all lines and hoses, new master cylinder, four new wheel cylinders. Rebuilt steering box and drag link with original re-painted steering wheel. Original rear bumperettes, repro. pintle hook. 5 new 6×16 6 Ply NDT tires on brand new combat rims. Tranny and transfer case real strong and work properly. Clutch does sometime keep from going into first, but will if you wiggle the shifter.
Engine: Runs strong and smooth, minor smoke at start up, relatively quiet engine, no misses. New Solex Carburetor , new fuel pump, rebuilt manifolds and new gaskets, new 12 volt alternator, new coil, new wiring, new battery, new hoses, new belts, new 180 degree t-stat, new temp. gauge, new ammeter, new fuel gauge and sender, new fuel lines, new plugs and wires. Brand new reproduction radiator and new cap.
Body: Bensinger MD Juan MB body kit; new tub, fenders, grille, windshield including new glass, new wipers, hood, seats, new fuel tank, new top bows, brackets and hardware, new canvas seats and top (Canvas is Beachwood and WEE BEE Webbing canvas), repro. shovel and axe, original 1945 dated Wheeling gas can, repro. water bucket, rebuilt authentic blackout lights, new headlights and tail-lights, repro data plates.
Misc: All new electrics, all new gauges, all lights, all new switches work properly. Brake tail lights do tend to stick on occasion.”
This looks in pretty good shape to me.
“This tub is off a 46 MB. It has cancer in the usual places, but is not tweaked and is in fairly decent shape. It’s been blasted so it’s ready to work on. You can come by & check it out in person at Army Surplus #4, 312 S. Dishman Rd. or call Dave, shop 509-928-4460, or cell 509-991-4573.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/3031413708.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
It might not be all stock, but it sure looks liek a great run around jeep for the price.
“Runs good, new tire and wheels
Needs master cylinder
Selling for a friend, Alaska Plates
More pictures upon request”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
It needs to go says the wife. Ran when parked twenty years ago . . .
“1945 Willys MB. This was given to Army ordinance in 1945.Serial# 422510. Needs complete restoration.Ran when parked but motor is now stuck from sitting.Was going to restore myself but never got around to it so after 20 years wife says it needs to go.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(10/01/2011) Given that the grille and the rear end are from a CJ, I suspect this is a hybrid build.
“Re-built, new steel body, rebuilt orginal engine,trans, rear-end. Front wheel drive. New brakes and brakes lines, 5 new tires, spare 5 gallon gas can. Front seats upholstered. Not completely restored, missing some tie-down braskets and canvass top,speedometer gauge and cable.
Drives and runs good.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(03/24/2012) This looks solid.
“Runs great. Most of original equipment. Show only on Anderson Island”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/atq/3021090602.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200/each.
It’s a little rough, but plenty of parts there. I can’t tell much about the Wagon.
“I have an antique Willis Sedan and a Willis WWII Jeep. Both were my dads but have been sitting for a long time, both have some parts missing. I would love to fix them both up but I dont have the time two. Im not sure what theyre worth but I know they are both rare so im thinking $1200 or the best offer. You would have to find a way to move them and I can help.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
stin forwarded this unusual item. Some defrosting units were used during WWII, though those were 12 volt. They vary in price from $35 to over $100 depending on condition and completeness.
“Defroster kit that attaches to windshield and has a switch that mounts under dash and a fuse protector. 12-Volt.
Made by Durkee-Atwood Co.
It comes in the original green metal box
Also have an extra defroster switch and the original green metal box”
Not quite all original. The back has been cut out, too. I had a difficult time location Ewan on Google Maps. I had to switch to Mapquest to locate it.
“1942 willies jeep, all original motor is froze. With some TLC it would be a great toy! Call Pete 1-509-648-4079 or 509-288-1209 if no answer, leave message.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/3016089212.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,800.
(12/07/09) “REBUILT and REPAINTED Dec 2008. NEW(top, N/D tires, radiator, clutch, throw out bearing) REBUILT (transmission, transfer case) Combat Wheels, axe,shovel, 12 volt electrical, strong running engine. Pictures available…send email address”
Looks like a solid jeep.
“1941 willys jeep for sale brand new engine call for more info. 5306819093”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3002009312.html
