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It runs, but needs work.
“50s willys jeep runs well drives fair…steering slack, no brakes and some rust.”
http://victoriatx.craigslist.org/snw/5975656002.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000. Pics now provided.
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A. This jeep is currently not operational due to inoperative brakes. The new master cylinder is still in the box. The installed engine is a 4-cylinder flat head and there is a 2nd engine included that is an overhead cam engine (also 4 cylinder). The electrical system has been converted from 6 volt to 12 volt. The installed engine was running when it was last used. It has been stored in covered parking for quite a while.. This jeep is a real bargain for the right person!”
No pics provided.
“Hunter’s & Outdoorsmen; 1952 Jeep Willy, it is a classic. Great for outdoors. Does need work.”
UPDATE: P**SOLD** Was $850. Joe noted the body looks to me an M-38.
(08/10/2016) “For sale i have a Jeep willys flat fender cj2a, i believed its a 1948. It has the stock, diferentials and transfer case, dana18. No tittle for it. What you see is what you get. Call me for more info. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750
“A bit of bad luck is forcing me to sell my project. Yes it needs restored, hotroded, whatever your style. Everything is there. I was going to put the fenders, hood, windshield and stuff back on but the new owner would just have to pull it all back off. Asking $900 obo.”
This was meant to be a longer, more glorious post about the trials and tribulations of setting up the blasting process (and I’d planned a second post on Alaska’ Paul’s blasting). But, this evening my mother needed rescuing after her battery died, so I shall have to skip the day’s drama and Paul’s efforts in favor of a short summation: I ran through three different compressors (a portable pancake, a portable contractor, and finally the 26 gallon wheeled Husky) before getting one that would work. Of course, the Husky had to be repaired, which further delayed work on Rusty.
Once the compressor started pumping, I started blasting. After considering various options, I went with fine coal material made by Black Diamond designed for blasting.
I tackled the headlight buckets first. The photo below shows one side blasted and the other not.
I was able to prep a number of parts, but forgot to get a photo of them lined up on my work table. I’m bringing them back to Pasco with me today to paint them.
One reason I need to return home is so Ann can return to our bedroom …. she had a freaky experience at 2AM a few nights ago. Our dog Zollie woke her up, growing at something. He never growls at night. She said he was looking all over as he growled. Once she calmed him down, the Amazon Echo on her side table unexpectedly announced “that’s not a very nice thing to say”. Knowing she hadn’t said anything, she used her Amazon Echo app to determine what the Echo had heard. When she brought it up the echo claimed to have heard the word “die”. As you might imagine, that was enough for her. She went downstairs and slept on the couch. She hasn’t slept in the bedroom since.
One last thing I did yesterday was to spend a little time straightening the rear quarter panels. Plenty of work left, but using some clamps and flat metal I was able to make them look a little better. Here’s the passenger side.
Plenty of work left …
This photo appeared on the G503 Facebook page. It’s rare photo of 3 MAs next to each other.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/21/2017) Looks like a good price.
“HIGH HOOD
Steel tub
4 cyl
Factory Overdrive.
Twin stick T case.
New wheels and tires.
Newer paint.
New bucket seats.
Runs great.
Front Winch.
working 4 wheel drive.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5968036090.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/19/2017) Looks solid.
“Awesome Jeep, great condition and runs extremely well. I have converted to 12V, added an alternator and added all new lights. Traditional Jeep horn, working heater, brand new Bestow w removable doors and top that folds down. Brand new Speedway 7.00 x 16 tires – I have never had the Jeep off-road. New seats. Very little “wander” in steering and all suspension components less than 2 years old – w zerk fittings at all points. Axles are 5:38. Interior in excellent condition with original Jeep stamp plate on dashboard. Got this toy w two baby girls but they have grown and its time to get larger weekend fun vehicle to accommodate. I have new speedo cable but have not installed yet”
http://charlottesville.craigslist.org/cto/5965497631.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
Chris is selling his CJ-5. Looks in good shape. It has the 0-8 speedometer, but the pointer is shaped like a wedge rather than thin and even.
“My 1956 Willys CJ5 has a great history. It was a one owner, garaged Jeep for 57 years; meticulously maintained by professionals, and was basically a “City Jeep”. The Jeep has 102k miles. It is an older restoration in time but not miles: including all running gear, body, paint, suspension, seats, and is in great condition. It runs, starts, drives, stops, looks and handles great. The Jeep has new tires and rims ($750) with only 100 miles on them .
I have receipts for the extensive work done, going back to 1963. It has the rare Kayline softtop with doors and frame, in good condition. The dash is also uncut. The miles will increase slightly, as I drive the Jeep. Records, paperwork and spare parts come with the Jeep.
UPDATE: Still Available. I didn’t appreciate the originality of this when I first posted it. Now that I own one, I can see just how much is there.
“1956 DJ-3A
2-wheel drive
Column shift
Motor has been overhauled
Brakes have been done
Starter has been rebuilt
Includes 5 wheels with original trim rings and hubcaps (4 lug wheels, 15″)
Needs steering wheel and wiring harness (have the originals).
No seats, no top, no top bows.
Has the original Auto-Line Bulls-Eye headlight bulbs.
Radiator was done with a high-flow core, sufficient for a V-8.
This is the convertible model with non-ventilating windshield (original glass included)
Not the original color (original color unknown)
Will not respond to texts.
If the ad is posted, the vehicle is still available.”
http://www.sellajeep.com/mjs/sale16/adm255/adm255.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.
(01/14/2017) ooks like it has CJ-2A front frame rails.
“I have for sale a 1949 cj3 Willys jeep that is 95% restored. It has all the original gauges, new tires, upgraded to 12 volt system with key switch, along with other extras. This jeep is turn key. I have an original title in hand. This jeep books for $15900 on average. I have to sale due to a recent accident I was involved in left me injured and out of work for a few months. Any questions please call or text me at .”
http://mobile.craigslist.org/cto/5970401526.html
I can’t tell what type of front hubs this has. What is the switch on the driver’s entry (see interior pic)? Maybe a kill switch?
“Fully restored M38 army jeep
Serious enquiries only
Local pickup by purchaser only
Sale will only be done face to face with purchaser”
http://maine.craigslist.org/atq/5971594792.html
Seems like it is missing an oil filter.
“1947 cj2a. Runs and drives. New carb, gas tank lines and pump. Front brakes, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, shoes and lines. Water pump, thermostat, hoses. Too much to list. 12v system. Rewired new resister and alternator. Took the points out of the distributor and installed magnetic hot spark system to make it like a solid state distributor. Runs and drives. No title, bill of sale only.$3000 obo”
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/5972638339.html
The lights on the grille must give the jeep a weird look as it comes toward you at night. Rear cargo floor has been replaced/patched.
“Works good, contact only if interested. ”
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/5969342937.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
Could be a good price. Looks more like a civilian trailer to me.
“Old military ammo trailer has new tires and lights has very little rust asking $400”
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $4500.
Seller notes there are only five of these trailers in the US. (Jeep not for sale)
“selling my wwii British airborne trailer(Number 1 Mark II Lightweight 10-cwt Airborne Trailer). I can deliver for extra fee, I am within 3hr to Newark NJ docks for overseas shipping.
There are only five, yes 5 of these trailers in the USA(I know all the other owners)
Trades will be considered, firearms preferred. Was restored about 4-5yrs ago, some very minor holes, I didn’t want to re skin the entire trailer taking away from its originality. Brakes not assembled due to the fact that they had a tendency to actuate while in transit, with a possibility of locking up and possibly creating a accident situation.
A great trailer to complete their british airborne impression.
**Jeep in photos NOT INCLUDED OR FOR SALE!**”
Seller lists this as a CJ-3A, but it appears to be a CJ-2A.
“No title rolling chassis was redone several years ago n never finished including engine rebuild it’s all there with extra grill n fiberglass fenders may trade for 80s ford diesel 4×4 with c6 trans”
http://athensohio.craigslist.org/cto/5976668031.html
It’s got rear floaters. It just might have an MB/GPW chassis. Looks to have a replacement body.
“Too many projects too little time. Include second grill, and set of fenders. I believe the owner before me started restoring and didn’t get far. From what I can tell new front and rear axles. I have signed not transferred title in hand. It’s at my business but is personally for sale. Obviously some rust but most are just light surface, to my knowledge the pan is in good shape.
There is a 4 cylinder engine under the hood – but not running.’
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5974726190.html
Listed as a 1945 CJ-2A, it looks more like a 3A to me. It has a 3Aish front bumper and transfercase crossmember. It also has the later oil filter bracket.
“This is a great project Jeep. I own many jeeps and need to get a few irons out of the fire. Structurally sound! Transmission is good, Dana twin stick is good , axles all roll great as well. Motor is locked up. This would make a great present for the Jeep person in your life!”
http://mobile.craigslist.org/cto/5972149380.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
“project jeep..V8 350 engine..automatic trans..4×4…dana 60 on rear…dana 40 on front…new Nittos tires…10k winch… dual Gel batteries…CUSTOM FRAME”
I saw this in the G503 Facebook group a while ago.If I remember correctly, it was taken in Tennessee somewhere during WWII.
That’s a different look.
“1948 Jeep Willys with a 1969 350 Corvette motor with cam shaft and valve springs. New carburetor. Sitting on a 1985 C-10 Chevy truck frame, lowered 3″. New tires. ”
http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/5972191602.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,900.
Could use some more photo from additional angles.
“This is a 1944 GPW Ford made WW2 Jeep with clean title. I fully rebuilt this jeep in 2012 with a frame off restoration.
The engine, clutch and transmission have been professionally rebuilt. 4×4 works perfectly. I have over 400 documented hours into the restoration, and I’ve spent 1/3 more than the asking price. its had over 1200 trouble free miles since its restoration.
This restoration uses the original tub, frame, parts and sheet metal. Reproduction parts have been kept to a minimum but include hat channels and a little sheet metal. It has all of the original Ford WW2 engine and drivetrain, axles, driveshafts, etc.
The good: runs and drives great, new Vintage Wiring of Maine correct looking wiring harness, new brakes and master cylinder, and new tires. It has reproduction data plates. Has reproduction WW2 combat wheels including spare. Has a WW2 fuel can and water bag, included.
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