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These quick searches can help you find things on eBay. People list in the wrong categories all the time, so don't be surprised to see brochures in the parts area for example.
The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
Not sure how much value is here.
“Full restoration needed. Some rust. Not junk.’
http://montgomery.craigslist.org/pts/5950047398.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/05/2015) Engine isn’t running correctly. ”
“1952 willy’s jeep small block 350 top loader 4 speed blow proof housing timing is off and the clutch is stuck needs battery 16 gallon fuel cell Dana 44 front and rear 31 inch tires 95% tread”
http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/5961846208.html
According to the CJ-3B Page, the Post Office experimented with several different types of jeeps for mail delivery. However, finding photos or history of these jeeps has proven difficult. Last week I acquired this awesome photo stamped December 18, 1955, showing a DJ-3A with a hardtop, no tailgate, and no sides to make entry easier.
Then, on eBay, this brochure has been available for a couple months. There’s no date on the brochure itself, but the seller claims it is from 1955:
Both documents show what appear to be the same hard top and same side cut body, but the jeeps in the photos aren’t quite the same. Unlike the top jeep, the bottom jeep has the same hubcaps as the early DJ-3As, but has custom parking lights. The top photo has the side mirror on the right side, while the bottom jeep has the rear view mirror on what would normally be the driver’s side. The seats are colored slightly differently. So, are these two jeeps both experimental models?
What surprises the DJ guys the most is that we weren’t aware the low cut body was available as of late 1955. None of the marketing materials show that body as an option in 1956, as this early brochure demonstrates:
So, the search for information about early dispatcher mail jeeps continues. Anyone have more photos or information about these early post office jeeps?
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900.
Looks good for the price.
“Fun car 327 turbo400 ps pb locked rear has the frame for the top registered drive it home”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400.
Jim shared this one. Looks like a good price.
“Original 6 volt, clean title, intact-it’s all there but hasn’t ran in 4 years.
Civilian jeep modified for military inspiration. Used in past Christmas parades.
Floor boards intact. Some body rust and front bumper bent (see pics)
Canvas top like new. Tow bar included (see pics)
Gas can and spare tire mount. No doors. Push button start.
Family heirloom but must move!
Great project vehicle for the Jeep enthusiast.
Serious inquiries only please!”
Missing some steps, but looks solid otherwise.
“Jeep runs, drives, stops, etc… 12v system, original L134 motor, frame perfect, Dana 25 and 44 were rebuilt, shifts smooth, new brakes (cylinders, pads, lines). Many new parts, headgasket, starter, alternator, coil, fuel pump, thermostat, battery, distributor tune up, plus a lot more! Currently registered with clean title. Not perfect, does occasionally get a front end shimmy, body not perfect, but definitely a classic and fun vehicle!”
http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/5958250270.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $8500. Leszek.
(07/31/2016) Looks like this has some body liner on the dash/glove box? Only one pic provided.
“1941 Willys MB Jeep – Slat Grille
Asking $8500 or best reasonable offer.
This was the 1st year Jeeps were ever made. Has the one year only slat grille which is very rare.
Willys made its first 25,808 MBs Jeeps with a welded flat iron “slat” radiator grille which were produced from November 18, 1941 to March 6, 1942.
Runs & drives great! Solid Body no rust. Tires like new.
This Jeep has a Buick V6 Engine.
The Buick V6 engine tooling was sold to Kaiser-Jeep in the early 60’s and they were introduced as the “Dauntless V6″ into the Jeep CJ5, CJ6 & C101 for the 1966 model year. The 225 Buick V6 was offered as an option over 4 cylinder engines in 1966-1971 CJ5 and CJ6 Jeeps.
Great for a usable driver or is a great starter vehicle for a complete restoration!!
Has a clear AZ title.”
This was posted over at warjeeps.com.
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale17/adm028/adm028.html
“Military Jeep 1952 M38 Willys w/M100 Strick Trailer
Serial # MC62418, Hood # 20909755, Engine # RMC107177
This is a near original, excellent parade quality Korean war M-38 and M100 Strick jeep & trailer that can be driven (or towed) anywhere.
I purchased the Jeep and crate engine in 1969 or 1970. The engine has less than 2000 miles on it and the jeep has been towed @ 7000 miles. Includes top and rare fold up doors with side curtains.(doors need recovering) Includes many spare and rebuildable parts, parts and repair manuals.
MANUALS very rare!
Included are “ORIGINAL” Army issue manuals: OR6D 8 SNL G-740, group G Field and Depot Maintenance Allowances; ORD 9 SNL G740, group G All Service Parts; TM 9 8014, Operation Organizational Maintenance (For M38A1, but is 90% accurate for M38); LO 9-8012 Lubrication Chart(Laminated), and the new Ryan K. Miller’s M38 Reference guide (the bible).
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,995.
Looks solid. Has some updates.
“1953 JEEP WILLYS Classic
Automatic with 53K miles
Fully restored
Very Clean inside and out
Runs and drives great”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/01/2017) It’s an ex Navy jeep with a data plate. The plate looks awfully new, so it might be a replacement? I’m just not a fan of the M-151 rims on jeeps.
“Selling restored Jeep CJ3B painted to look like a Navy Jeep
It has new brakes, master cyl. rebuilt, 5 new wheels and Non-directional tires, both differentials rebuilt, trans. rebuilt, engine checked for compression, new rebuilt distributor and new steering wheel.
The Jeep has a NEW body, (never been wet!) and new aftermarket wiring harness. The lettering is vinyl, will come off if you desire.
Driven only in parades since restoration, selling for health reasons. Runs and drives great!
The odometer does not read correct mileage, non-functional when I purchased the Jeep.”
http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/5937190412.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.
(12/26/2016) A tailgate may have been added.
“V-6 Conversion Done Right. 12 volt upgrade. Runs. been stored.Needs right side axel. Very Rare! has Very Hrd to find Combat Wheels ! everthing on this Jeep is in great shape. This jeep has stories to tell. CASH/TRADE”
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/5932497758.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3950.
This has had a makeover since it was last listed in December.
“1951 Jeep CJ3A w/new rebuilt engine….and many newly rebuilt parts (starter, generator, carburetor). New wiring, hoses, belts, battery cable, seats, fuel pump, transmission floor cover plate, etc. Cleaned and refurbished fuel tank. This is a very good “WEST COAST” Desert mountain truck that has no rust/cancer. Yes….OD paint, but that’s all…..tires are in very good condition. Includes spare mt. & tire. Runs great!!.”
It’s been modified.
“1954 Willy’s 3b.v8 Chevy power steer.runs drives and stops.full width waggy axles 6-lug.rancho 4404 front leafs.Cherokee rear leafs.warn 8274.Dana 18 t-case.Muncie m21 4 speed.advance adapter.electric fuel pump.newer edlbrok carb.missing front drive shaft.frame has no rust.body has little some small holes.wheels and tires not included.
Will sell for xtr$there 35s.have 7 tires.have good clean title.firm on price.would trade for auto jeep wrangler tj model.no e mails.no scams.deal done in my drive way.scammers don’t bother $3500$ no wheels tires.4500 with.”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/5960966093.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Glenn spotted this one.
“I have a 53 Willys wagon in parts body has a lot of rust I have a pink slip license plates paperwork current registration not looking for trades make me a reasonable offer”
Looks like a good price. It’s been cleaned up.
“Hello all,
* PHOTOS ARE FROM BEFORE I BLASTED IT! LOOKS MUCH BETTER NOW! JUST HAVENT TAKEN NEW PICTURES YET
GET READY FOR A HARD WINTER! I have a 7″2″ Meyers snow plow that came off a 1949 Jeep CJ3A for sale or trade! Plow is solid besides a few small holes, would be a simple patch weld repair, or just resurface completely. I have blasted the plow and thrown a coat of primer on and painted with miracle paint.
Your getting the complete plow package with the pump. $250 or trade!”
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/5950755077.html
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $2000.
(10/27/2016) It’s a project.
“Selling my 1948 Willys CJ-2A Jeep. It has the original L134 flathead 4 and runs strong. Also original T90 3 spd and dana 18 transfer case. The trans is currently out and I’m rebuilding it and possibly the transfer case. So as of this typing it doesn’t run. but when that rebuild is done it will run and drive and price will go up. I have all the stuff to rebuild it with so if you buy it it is all ready to work on. also has factory rear pto. that’s locked up but should be easy fix. 4wd works good high and low gear. Steering box is sloppy, front end wobbles pretty good up around 30mph. tires hold air and ive drove on them about 20 miles but will need replaced.I made the wooden braket to mount two swivel style boat seats in, which are very comfortable. it is just in with screws so if you want to take it off you can. the seats aren’t included. I do have gauges and fenders. This little jeep is loads of fun to drive on and offroad and would make a good downtown cruiser or hunting/farm vehicle.
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Leigh shared some pics and information from his visit to the Gippsland Vehicle Collection in Maffra, Victoria, Australia, which is about an hour or so east of Melbourne.
He writes, “The first photo shows a 1956 (this could be earlier due to shipping/conversion times) Willys 6-226 Truck. Fifteen vehicles with this configuration were introduced into the Country Fire Authority (Victoria) that year. The 6-226 was fitted with a BSA 17 LP Pump and 180 gallon (800 lit) tank.
At the time, the Willys was the only small four wheel drive truck capable of carrying a water tank of this size, however even with an output of 105 hp (70 kw) it struggled in steep country with its relatively high first gear. On loan from the Fire Services Museum of Victoria http://fsmv.net.au/
Next is a 1943 Ford GPW depicting a vehicle from the 234th Medical Co. of the 4th marine Div. that served in the Pacific during WW2.
This is a Ford GPA with Australian Army Markings.
UPDATE: Thanks to Brett, I’ve added some photos of a later model General Supply V4 (possibly a Ford V4) at the bottom of the post.
Rick Webb shared what he knows about the history of General Supply Compressors & Hesse Compressors. His father Paul Webb played a principle role in the compressor’s development. I’ve included pics below to show how much alike they looked.
For reference, this is a General Supply GS-250 Compressor powered by an L-head. More pics here:
Contrast the one above with this one, a Hesse Horney Compressor powered by an L-head. More pics here:
Rick began, After reading information on youtube and the forums it seems as though there are a lot of questions concerning the hesse hornet and the gs-260 air compressors.I don’t claim to have all the answers however I can shed some light on the development of these units.
My father, Paul Web, lost his dad at the young age of 24 and took a job at the General Supply and Leasing Company in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1951 as a delivery driver. A division of the McDowell Tire Company, General Supply sold tire changing equipment.
When he took the job he met a man by the name of Dick Roberts who was an engineer. They soon hired a man with the last name of Simes (pronounced “Sims”) whose first name I do not recall.Simes was from Arkansas and was a self taught mechanic. He could not read or write, so they taught him to sign his name so he could cash his paycheck. He never used a torque wrench; however when his engines were tested his torque specs were spot on. Continue reading
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9845.
(10/17/2013) “1957 Jeep Willys Manual Transmission, Good Upholstery, Excellent Tires, Runs Like a Champion…Don’t Miss it! 52,989Address: View our website: www.springvalleyautosales.net.
Craig spotted this truck. It has restoration potential, but isn’t exactly listed at a project price.
“1948 original pickup truck barn find in Missouri
4 wheel drive
Missouri truck very little rust. Was a 3 on a tree converted to a 4 spd. Have clear title. Great for restoration. Dash board all intact. some glass broken split front window. Asking $6000.00”
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/5958403770.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/31/2016) Has a ventilating windshield. No other photos posted.
“1958 Willys Jeep for sale $3000.00 OBO”
http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/5944562244.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/04/2017) The engine smokes a bit.
“OH VALVE ENGINE – RUNS & DRIVES GOOD (LIGHT SMOKE) BRAKES GOOD – TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GOOD . NEW STARTER”
http://brunswick.craigslist.org/cto/5943637454.html
Not sure how much value is here, but the body may be solid.
“1948 willys jeep.
Small block conversion. No motor, I have a manual trans and Dana 18 transfer case.
Dana 44 front axle and Corp 10 bolt rear. 6 lug axles and bfg 35×12.50 tires black 15″wheels.
This is a project that I built and disassembled. No trades”
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/5956035353.html
Tim thought someone might be able to use this behind their jeep.
“Hey I got this thing as a little project did some work to it and now it’s time to upgrade as I need something bigger. Looking to get $200. It has new lights and wiring, just put on a new plywood deck over the metal one (easier to slide stuff in and out) and I got a sweet truck cap for it too which must go with it. It’s been painted and has 6 lug wheels and 6 leaf springs on it (was a former military trailer, pretty solid) Not looking for trades, no title and will sell for more in the spring. ”
https://capecod.craigslist.org/tro/5950033756.html
This Any Time, Any Where, Any Job Jeep Family brochure is undated. Given the Maverick show reference, I’d guess this is 1959 or 1960.
