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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 .
David Tracy wrote a story for Jalopnik, about his L-134 engine tear-down.
http://thegarage.jalopnik.com/heres-what-the-inside-of-a-neglected-world-war-ii-jeep-1789089889
Photo by David Tracy
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900.
Might be a good price.
“1950 Willys…. Good running condition.. New Clutch , Alternator and water pump. Very solid body. ready to restore..$5900…..For more info or to set up an appointment to see, ”
No pics provided.
“Very rare jeep only few been made very niceee project everything works runs every day”
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/5876367468.html
Seller also has a modified ’87 CJ-7 for sale as well. He’s selling all three together for $10,000.
“46 cj2a 200ci ford I-6 with turbo–needs head put back on and and MSD 6AL box, 3 spd trans, twin stick t-case, D44 rear end, D20 front end. 4″ YJ springs sprung under right now, but tabbed for sprung over as well. full cage welded into frame. Clean VIN and title in hand—$4k obo
Custom built sand drag Jeep with 46 willy’s grill. Rolling chassis with 9″ Ford rear end, all Mark Williams inside with spool ($3k in parts in rear end alone) comes with Wilwood calipers. Tabbed for BBC and TH400 trans. $2k obo. 510BBC nitrous long block and TH400 available as well for additional $$$
87 CJ7 4.2L I-6 with Holley EFI conversion, electric fan, 5spd trans with hand throttle, twin stick t-case, 9″ Ford rear end (needs ring and pinion replaced) D44 front end manual hubs. . .both locked, not sure of ratio but I know they are low. Rear triangulated with Fox coilovers, front sprung over. 39.5×15.50 Boggers, bucket seats, full cage from front to back welded into frame, cooler rack, fuel cell in back. No title, but bill of sale will be notorized, clean VIN. $7kobo
Take all 3 for $10k…NEED $$ FOR DIVORCE!!!!”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/5880664185.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2499.
Seller calls the trailer a Ben Hur, when it looks more like an M-416 trailer.
“COME AND GET THE SET!IT RUNS!!!!!”
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $15,699
(10/23/2016) Looks good. Has been converted to 12 Volt.
“1942 Ford GPW. I have a clear title. New tires, new canvas top and seats. Rebuilt carburetor. 5 combat rims. Original riveted brass data plates – numbers match the frame. This was a running jeep that was cleaned, repaired as necessary, painted, and returned to the original condition when obtained. It has been converted to 12 volts. with an alternator. It is believed that all the parts are original except for the front bumper and horn (try to find a Sparton horn at a decent price!) and of course, the alternator. There are a lot of Ford marked parts – it is assumed that those who did repairs and replacements did not worry about using Ford marked parts in the past.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
(10/20/2016) Runs, but windshield needs some work.
“’47 Willys for sale. Runs great! Hard top, rear window and doors are included but doors and rear window are not currently on it (see pics). Driver’s door has a manufacturers tag from Willys though I’m not sure who actually made it – I’m told Grumman made them during the war and for a little while after, but I haven’t researched it too much. Tires have been “slimed”. The windshield seems solid (even though it has a crack) but the frame supporting it does show considerable deterioration – needs to be replaced, I just haven’t had time. No title. Great hunting or ranch vehicle.”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/5834131295.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $1000.
Craig shared this ad. Lots of truck parts.
“48 2wd Colum shift cab….no motor no title
55 4WD with a 318 V8 and a title,
50’s + cab and front clip
Willy’s Jeep project… More than enough to make one truck and a rat rod… Or part out and double your money”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Thanks to Scott for spotting this one.
“1952 Jeep FC-150 4-wheeldrive. It is rough shape and does not run. Would make a great fixer upper. The Jeep is located in Nocona Tx North west of town”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.
“For sale 1953 Willy’s Jeepster. Lots of parts included. Cool project, rat rod? Just don’t have the time. $650 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Needs a little work to be road legal.
“WWII Willys 1/4 ton MBT trailer, built on 3-44, Serial # 64246 . The trailer is mostly complete, only missing the lunette, tail lights (one included), 1 reflector and original wiring. The ball type hitch is not welded on, it’s bolted, you should be able to removed it fairly easily. This has a lot of original parts: original data plate, light brackets, reflectors (3), handbrake and cable, chains, landing leg and swivel (work great), shocks, combat rims and what I believe are the original WWII Goodyear NDT Military tires. Tires hold air and I supposed it could be towed home, but I would trailer it.There are some issues with the box, so I have included the top half of another MBT trailer (front and both side panels) that you can use to graft onto/patch the areas on the front bulkhead and 1 side. This way you get the right metal thickness and stamping, and your trailer remains all original. Also, included is one tail light bucket.”
Oh my.
“Project Jeep that I never had time for. 1970’s F250 Shorten Frame with a 429 Ford Motor with CJ Body. It’s a 4 speed and rear posi, with 3 quarter ton axels. Brand new aluminum radiator for race car. Has some rust damage, needs front drive shaft for 4×4, needs breaks but comes with brand new pedal. Comes with spare distributor. Needs front hubs. WOODS JEEP….NO TITLE……BUILD FROM BOTTOM UP….Light bar and cubes not included…..$2200.00 OBO reasonable. I don’t have time for it. RUNS WILL SEND VIDEO AS REQUESTED”
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/chl/cto/5864054626.html
Plenty of surface rust.
“What we have here is an early Willys MBT 1/4 ton trailer. Best for parts, or a low cost restoration item. Chassis is solid, early cast center willys axle, cotter pin shock mounts, lunette mount is nice, has ebrake assembly, flat tow hooks. No ID plates other than a PA ID plate, bill of sale only, no title. I have correct 16″ jeep wheels if wanted. Really rare early production, only a few made with the cast center axle. Body is quite rusty and beat up. Will trade for other MB, 2A, 3A, 3B, M38 or 58-62 Willys pickup parts (Body tubs, rolling chassis, parts vehicles, clean sheetmetal, etc) or?”
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/5881485009.html
Has some frame rust. Engine will run.
“Cool little truck will run if you pour gas in carb.
Have a flatbed for it.
4×4
Clean title
6 inches of rust on bottom of frame easy to fix.
Solid”
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/5880690344.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“1942 ford gpw. non scrip tub has original data plates witch match frame #s . truck needs total restoration. have most all parts to complete some new some nos . engine is a newer cj willys civilian block .but is the right l 134 4cil flat head . out of truck on stand here it run.. motor ran good so I re gasketed it new exhaust manifold . fuel pump. carb rebuilt. complete from carb to pan. runs good. will sell jeep or motor no parts 1500.00 jeep 1500.00 for motor 2500.00 for both”
This story deserves a much longer telling, but let me cut straight to it. I’m in Seattle to work on Rusty. I dropped my iPhone in a bowl of Pho Soup. Not good. I rushed home and set it up to dry. Shortly afterward, I removed Rusty’s heater, only to find someone had built an expansive home inside the heater. This explains some of the missing cushion from the seats. As I was taking pics with the Nikon, the battery died. So, I turned to my computer, but the photos were much worse than I imagined. Not a great tech day.
On the bright side, I tested the heater fan and that works. Also, my phone seems to be drying out … finally.
As you can see below, the inside of the heater is almost entirely filled with stuff:
And this is how it looked after that stuff was removed (and after my iPhone started working a little better). I now need to remove debris from the fins and repair the lower tube.
I also disassembled my speedometer. The rod that powers the pointer had broken. I will see if there is any way to repair it. The part looks awfully like later speedometers, so there may be hope for replacing it, but I first have to disassemble the front plate from the mechanism. Based on what I’ve read, it might never work quite right. But hey, it doesn’t work quite right anyhow!
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(08/26/2016) Looks like a nice build.
“Nice flat fender, 3-A windshield, have installed motor windshield wiper on driver side and a manual on the passenger side, Turn signals, Fresh 225 Buick V6, T-90 Trans., 1-1/8 Pin, 25 front 41 rear 5.38 gears, 9″ brakes, rear brakes changed to outboard, all VDO electric gauges including speedometer, new wiring, 32-11:50-15″ tires on mag wheels, Rancho springs and Rancho 5000 shocks, roll bar.
There is no top for the jeep. This jeep has been inspected by the WSP and a new Vin number was assigned to it. The jeep can be sold however there will not be a title issued for three years. Please call after 6:00 in the evenings if interested. Leave your name and number if you get the voice mail and I will return your call.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5881635149.html
Appears solid.
“older restoration, good body no patch panels. New tires. Registered as antique. Used very little last 10 years needs carb. and brake system rebuilt.”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/5879896443.html
Looks in good shape.
“I have a nice 1953 M38a1. Overall good condition, runs and drives great. I only want to trade for an emissions exempt or passing Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
If interested and you don’t have a grand wagoneer, I’ll entertain cash offers.
Text for more info.
I do not need help selling. If the add is still up, it’s still available.”
http://york.craigslist.org/cto/5881584862.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000
(07/16/2015) “Hi CL I have a jeep for sale or trade this jeep a a project it needs a transmission it has V8, 350 Chavy engine on it the engine works. I would like to trade for 3 pairs of black angus or 20 boar goats”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/grd/5880180414.html
Has a few updates.
“1946 willys with tow behind
No mechanical issues.
Brakes works
newer paint
For some reason my pictures won’t download so I can send you them separately.
has removable top(great condition)
Please text or call I don’t look at my email very often
All original
gas tank and spare tire on back.
Beautiful jeep
give me a call. cash talks.
Im selling it because my father had 4 strokes and is now having problems with his kidneys.”
http://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/5869667176.html
UPDATE :**SOLD** Was $1200.
Appears worth a look.
“64 fc170 flatbed dump. 4wheel drive. 6 cylinder Willys Hurricane engine. Turns over with battery, but does not run. 3 speed transmission shifts well. PTO hydraulic pump runs the 9×7’dump flatbed. Has no brakes but rolls freely. All 4 tires hold air. Frame in decent shape. Only rough part is near the drivers side front spring hanger. Easily boxed. Has upper plow frame. All glass is good, but one small chip in windshield and some minor fogging. Body need some work, but not actively rusting. Doors are in good shape with mostly functional crank up windows and vents. All 4 cab corners need some work. Also needs floor work. This truck is a project. A non runner.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,000.
The rims and rear hubs are incorrect at the very least. The pics are tiny, too.
“1945 wills mb (jeep) complete rebuild from ground up 190 trans 12 volt system new body no rust frame was painted with epoxy army green gun mount also for extra from 1919 $18,000 please call”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Neither runs.
“I have 2 very rare 1962 Willys FC-170 Jeeps for sale. They are complete except for bed on one. They have the Hurricane sixes and transmission and transfer cases are in working order. Clutch holds and motors turn over but do not run. These are projects and could make one nice ride out of the two. Sold as a pair, have clear title for one and bill of sale for the other.”
