UPDATE:  Was on eBay. **SOLD**

(12/17/2012) How about this rebuild? This pickup started as a rusted out shell with a possum living in the engine bay (see pics)!.

“This Willys PU started as a rusty bed-less hulk from a farmers field. A possum made his home in the engine bay and was not happy when I removed his home. Over 13 years, the necessary garage was built, the Willys was disassembled, reconstructed, modified and brought back to life again. The original chassis and drive train was discarded in favor of a more modern and safer chassis in the form of a 1983 Chevy Blazer chassis with torsion bar front suspension and front disc brakes. The Blazer front differential was removed to allow more engine room, making this truck a 2WD. The Chevy rear drum brakes were retained for simplicity sake. The rear axle differential was traded out for a 1974 Chevy 12 Bolt with a 3:73:1 ratio for good performance and fuel mileage. Power steering is provided by a HydroVac booster and steering box from a Chevy AstroVan. The chassis was stretched 17″ to match the wheel base of the Willys. A 1998 Chevy 355 create engine, complete with A/C, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold and Edelbrock 600 CFM carburetor and block hugger headers, was mated to a performance enhanced rebuilt 700R4 overdrive transmission and installed in the chassis. Dual 2-1/2″ exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers completed the chassis.

Two more Willys PU’s were located and purchased to be used as donor vehicles for an intact interior, complete with all trim items and additional body items as needed. . . . much more on eBay”

Before restoration:

After Restoration:

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay 

This truck has an unusual bumper.

“THis Willy’s “Jeep” Pickup street rod has a custom ladder frame with Mustang II front end featuring rack & pinion steering and disc brakes.

The truck is powered by a 305 ci GM small block hooked to a 3-speed automatic transmission. Rear end is unknown but may be from a plymouth.

Custom with A/C to keep you cool; and a teak floored bed to haul your gear from show to show. This Red rod is a great driver. Get behind the wheel today and enjoy trips to the beach, garden, shop & local Cruise night!”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay./

Look solid.

“AWESOME 1955 WILLYS JEEP!! THIS TRUCK IS IN GREAT RUNNING AND DRIVING CONDITION.  RUNS VERY SMOOTH AND SHIFTS GREAT.  NEW TOYO OPEN COUNTRY 37 TIRES.  BODY IS IN OVERALL GOOD SHAPE.  VERY SOLID, PAINT IS DECENT.  IT DOES HAVE SOME BLEMISHES AND IS NOT PERFECT.  PICS ARE INCLUDED.  HOWEVER I THINK IT IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION GIVEN THE YEAR.  THIS IS A GREAT TRUCK AND IS SURE TO MAKE WHO EVER ENDS UP WITH IT VERY HAPPY. ”

It looks like this is an older restoration.

“1953 Willy’s four cylinder F-head Over Head Valve with Weber Carburetor… Runs and drives great… Paint not perfect but in good condition… Four wheel high and low and two wheel high – about 45mph comfortable highway speed… Three speed manual transmission but very low gear in four wheel low… All in all great condition for a vehicle sixty years old… Tires good – box lined with diamond plate – power brakes – power steering unit in back of truck not installed… 940-612-9636…”

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $25,000

(12/14/2012) I like the engine compartment shot.

“A real gem! Shows well & gets LOTS of attention! A must see! Finished in 2008 & has been in car shows in CA & OR, with 12 awards, including the 2011 “Rad Willy” award in Grass Valley, CA.

*Frame off restoration
*6,800 miles on drivetrain
*355/330 HP Smeding engine
*700R4 GM transmission
*4.11, 9″ Ford rearend
*Autometer gauges
*Oak wood bed
*BASF custom mixed paint
*Custom interior
*Always garaged”