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Tim spotted this. The back seat has been bent backwards. Some of these have the steering wheel attached to the dash, while others, like this, have the steering wheel attached to a box. One of these is currently on eBay for $50.
“All metal Willys Jeep from the 1940s. Shows the use that a war time jeep might. Complete with spare, folding windshield and liftable hood.”
https://newlondon.craigslist.org/clt/5918279134.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $1500.
Steve spotted this ad. Looks like a good body.
“I am selling my Willys project. This wagon was brought home from Phoenix AZ four years ago. The body is far from perfect, but is largely rust free. The wheel wells were chopped by a previous owner, and the lower rear sheet metal was mashed, so I removed it. The firewall has been partially removed do to a hack job V8 swap in its prior life. The front floors need to be replaced as they are stressed cracked.
What is included:
– New front floor pans (4 pieces)
– Body tub
– Front fenders
– Hood
– Grille
– Original Seats
If you are looking for a Willys Wagon project, this is a great piece to start from. The unrestored wagons from this neck of the woods are rust buckets. Though this truck is not perfect, it is very solid.”
Doug shared this interesting pedal jeep. I can’t identify it. For the price, a person could get a real jeep.
“Antique WWII Jeep Pedal Car , one of a kind, has a horn and headlights, shock absorbers, adjustable seat and pedals, made of heavy gauge metal, very unique. I might be interested in some trades of old military items.”
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/clt/5855603323.html
I picked this up a few weeks ago.
The September 1961 issue of Hot Rod Magazine included this reader-submitted photo. The owner explained that the jeep did well as a drag racer (in the stock 4cyl class I’m sure) when they weren’t using it as a plow jeep.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Here’s an interesting item. It’s powered by a Hercules engine (according to the seller).
“This is a commercial propane backup generator that was installed in a fire station. It was working when removed. It is approximately 20kw. The best part is the engine is the same engine that was in production Willy’s at the time. It is powered by 1960s Jeep Hercules 6 cylinder flat head. Please call for more info and to take a look.
Cash only and sales will be made in person.’
UPDATE: The seller is selling the rest of the DJ collection as well.
This convertible DJ-3A looks pretty stock. Note the flatly in the back ground of the first pic. Looks like it might be a DJ-3A or Surrey that someone modified. Also of note, the rear top bow has an extra piece across that top of it.
“Selling a nice Willys dispatch jeep. 2wd have paper work reflecting over 4 k worth of work. Runs/ drives. Sweet little runner”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/5919732939.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/15/2016) Good price on a running GPW.
“1945 ford jeep. I think it has original drivetrain a, flat head 4 cylinder engine”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/5937989813.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
(08/29/2016) Could use more pics.
“This is a 1944 military jeep that was built by the Ford motor company,it is ninety percent original and has been converted to 12 volts,it has a willys motor that runs well.it is very lite on rust and I believe it was stored inside for most of its life.vehicle has a clean title and is currently registered.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
I’m not sure what’s up with the odd scrapes on the driver’s side.
“All original, super solid Willys. Great little jeep to cruise around, runs and drives great. Asking 5k O.B.O. Clean title in hand.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,000.
Still needs some work, but pretty unique.
“here’s a project I started a few years ago, its 90% done, I have to many toys and a unsuspected bill came up, so I need to sell this one, as you can see from the pic’s I custom made the hole thing, this is not your normal (rat rod junk) if your interested please call and I can answer your questions, but please, if you don’t have any means of coming up with this kind of money don’t waste my time and yours?
Dodge 400ci motor, edlebrock heads, 727 auto ,power steering , power windows, heat & ac , 4 wheel disks, quick change rear, and much much more!
Like I sed, it’s 90% done But not finished!!!”
Appears worth a look.
“For Sale
1946 Willys CJ 2A Jeep
1/4 Ton 4 Wheel Drive
Runs and drives.
Good condition.
Needs some repairs.
$3500 obo”
http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/5917359992.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Seller is including a spare engine as well.
“1949 and 1962 Willy’s Jeep wagons. The grey primer 49 runs good the green and white 62 runs but has a knock. Both trucks are full of parts and there is a spare engine for parts included. The 49 has a registration the 62 does not. Take it all for $2500.00. texts or phone calls,”
No pics.
“I have a running 1948 willes jeep I’m looking to sell or trade make an offer the worse I can say is no
It also has a 1971 ford Pinto moter in it that has Ben built for racing mesage me for info”
No pics provided.
“Late 40’s Willy’s Jeep CJ2A. Not much left of the body, was used for farm work. Engine runs, not many miles on it. Flathead 4 cylinder with 3 speed. Had a plow but was removed a while ago. Great for parts, use or rebuild. Tub is mostly missing, front clip intact. Frame looks ok. Drives. Delivery possible in WNY. Pics coming soon.”
It needs some work.
“For Sale 1951 Willys CJ3. Not stock or running. Bought as a project in New Mexico. Have retire coursed, do not have the extra cash to finish. Has Rambler 6 cylinder engine, stock T-90 trans, and T-18 transfer case. Have done some work, changed out the old 15″ wheels for correct 16″ jeep wheels, and Cooper Cross Country tires. Rebuilt steering column, with new steering wheel. This comes with 2 Jeep / Kaiser 4 cylinder engines, bellhousings and clutch parts. Has clean and clear MO. title, with an original Arizona title. Body is rough, but not all rusted out like most from the midwest. This is 85% complete, but the good part, parts are available, and reasonable. WILL NOT SHIP….sorry too many scammers out there, and of course…CASH IS KING.”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/5918063880.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
There’s some rust on that passenger side. Extra parts. Includes the winch.
“Willys cj-2a for sale
Asking 3000 cash obo no trades
1947 Willy’s cj-2a.
street legal
Motor and transmission rebuilt around 3000 miles ago. Has BEST top soft top, bikini top, CB radio, rugged ridge 10,500 lb. winch, and tow bar, full roll cage, electric wipers, spare tire, custom gas tank, drivers and passengers heaters, axillary cooling fan, high jack, jerry can and RIGHT LOCK lockers in rear differential
Foot start with key. I have the original motor for a spare, it runs but smokes pretty badly. The speedometer and temp gauge work, oil and amp gauge not functioning.
I mainly used this as my off road vehicle so it’s pretty beat up, but it will take you anywhere you could possibly want to go, the high jack has a bend in it near the top.
While I do have a tow bar It gets the jeep death wobble if you tow it with it, tow dolly or trailer would be best , I had a custom gas tank made so I would have to worry about puncturing it, I’ve never gotten around to putting a fuel sensor in it. It has the L-134 (go devil) motor and the T-90 transmission both in excellent working order.
I hate to sell but i don’t have the time to take her out and play anymore and I need the room in my garage for other projects”
This is a great story form the Winston-Salem Journal about a teenager named Ben Zenger who began rebuilding an M-38A1 named Lil’ Joe at age eleven. Learn more here:
In 2014, Ann ran into two women who operated a mobile wood fired pizza truck called Hoptown Pizza. The two, Carrie Wright and Lori Roy, didn’t know much about their funky little truck, so Ann explained to them that it was an FC-150 and that there was a whole network of folks who owned FCs.
In 2015, Mark Smith published an article about them: http://jeeptruckstories.blogspot.com/2015/02/hopping-along-in-fc-dream.html
This winter, the pair plan to open up a rustic wood fired restaurant about a 50 minute drive west of us near Yakima, Washington. As part of their efforts, they are running a kick starter campaign. You can learn more and watch their video https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/308695668/help-us-grow-from-food-truck-to-rustic-wood-fired or visit their website here: http://www.hoptownpizza.com. We plan to contribute and visit their place as soon as it opens. Go Hoptown!
Colin shared this video that demonstrates how to use a candle and a lighter to loosen lug nuts. I have never tried it.
Update: **SOLD** was $18,000.
James spotted this truck out of Hawaii. It looks like a pretty interesting build.
“1962 willys truck can be street legal has clear title
427 BB with a lot of goodies an a Turbo 400 trans
4500 stall transbreak all parts in TRANS is HUGHES BRAND. Truck sits on a 1980 Chevy truck frame with DANA 60 front an back Detroit lockers in front an posi unit in back 500 shot nitrous way to much to list
Truck starts up an drives TRUCK GET MEAN ACTION READY FOR WHAT EVER U PUT IN FRONT OR STREET CRUISER. Truck won TOP NOTCH 4×4 TRUCK SHOW & KONA MUD BOG TRUCK SHOW.”
https://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/cto/5916007138.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7700.
“Original 1952 CJ3A survivor Willys Jeep. Less than 10500 original miles. 3rd owner. This jeep was purchased new by a college in Northern California and spent most of its life on campus. This jeep still is the original Normandy Blue paint from the factory. The body is still the original steel body with zero rust.
I took the body off the frame and redid everything as far as the running gear goes. The motor is rebuilt, new pistons, cam, rings bearings, clutch, valves etc. New brakes, brake lines and seals. The tires are like new in the original size 15 inch.
It has an overdrive. It has never had seatbelts installed or a roll bar. I have the original rear step bumper for it that was dealer installed in 1952.
The jeep did not come with a heater but I have an original Harrison heater that needs to be restored ; it also has an original factory 6 volt heater switch.
It comes with a Koenig hardtop in pieces that need to be restored. I have a “Tight Steer” for the steering box that is not installed. It has cutlass pwr lock hubs on it and comes with a set of “Warn” summer hubs from the 50’s.
Seats have been redone to original and it still is 6 volt and has the foot starter. All original gauges and they work.
ALA tail lights”
Those might be some allstate hubs.
“1943 Ford GP Army Jeep, restored. Frame off authentic restoration. Correct title. Excellent condition. Located in Kauai at Princeville.”
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/kau/cto/5876397324.html
This has a mix of parts.
“Old Willys Army truck for sale. Its a blast. Runs and drives. Could use some TLC. Loads of extra parts used and new. Also has roll cage, extra fuel tank, canvas canopy! Too much to spell out. Need to sell. Make me an offer! Don’t pass up this Christmas present :). Call me at two three two three two three three. No Scammers please!”
http://anchorage.craigslist.org/for/5914477580.html
Terry’s got this VEC for sale.
“For sale as is, will restore for you or will build to your specs. 1946 Willys, CJ2A, S/N 29968. This is an early CJ2A and is one of the very rare first units that is equipped with the, still intact, column shift system. No restorative work has been done. The body and chassis are very solid with minimal rust. There is some body “character marks” that are repairable. Overall the body components are in good shape. The motor is seized. The transmission and transfer cases both shift. There have been some minor repairs, comparatively speaking, done to the front frame horns. The jeep is very complete with very few of the original parts missing. This is a great jeep for an accurate restoration. Please check out my FB page, Buege’s Classic Jeep & 4X4 to view some of my other projects. References are available. I look forward to answering your questions.”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/5916745174.html
