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The body appears in good shape. There could be value here.
“have a 52 willies it is on a 88 bronco frame has trans and transfer case also have the original frame xtra fenders and core support if interested call”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5792375268.html
Me and Zollie outside the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. The sculpture is based on the book “David Gets in Trouble” by David Shannon.
Today we drove from Lubbock to Dallas, leaving behind the dry west Texas for nearly continuous rain. (See Saturday’s Trip from New Mexico | See Monday’s Trip in Forth Worth & Dallas)
Our path from Lubbock, to Abilene, to Dallas (rented a car for two days), and then to Roanoke for the night.
We left our Walmart “camp site”, which proved to be quiet and restful for the four hours I slept, at the break of dawn. I wanted to push us a bit, because I felt Abilene would take a few hours to see and we also had to rent a car and locate an RV park for the next two night. I’ll just say it right now: traveling in our jeep and using motels is SOOOOO much easier than dealing with this big motorhome for multiple reasons. Sure, we can save money a few nights staying at Walmarts (or state parks, some of which allow free camping due to Ann’s disability status). However, eventually we have to shower, especially in all this humid weather. I sweat just thinking about getting out of bed!
Anyhow, I digress. As we left the Walmart parking lot we quickly ran across this oddly named place: Bone Daddys. We weren’t sure whether it was a BBQ restaurant or some kind of sex shop. It sure was colorful on the outside!
Almost immediately after Lubbock we hit rain, light in some cases, heavier in others, that trailed us into Abilene.
Fortunately, the rain stopped just long enough to let us look around the Storybook garden area of downtown Abilene where we took these photos. We had the whole place to ourselves (Abilene is dead on Sunday mornings, which is great for parking the motorhome!
Me, Ann, and Zollie (named for the drug Zoloft). Zollie is her PTSD dog, though he’s so skittish she spends more time calming him than he her. He’s quite smart, but more cat than dog.
Yes, I’m carrying my mother-in-law’s purse while I photograph a jeep. It’s not a business-as-usual trip for us!
We (Ann, I, and her mother Rosemary) began yesterday’s trip from Tularosa, New Mexico to Lubbock, Texas, by saying our goodbyes to Ann’s aunt and uncle. They were good sports about the “Secret Caravan” descending upon them. With that successful venture behind us, we hit the road for Abilene, though we didn’t quite make it that far. A Going Out of Business sale at Hastings was partly responsible for that, but more on that later.
Yesterday’s trip from NM to TX.
Our first stop was the local Lowes grocery store in Tularosa. We HAD to buy some frozen green chiles to bring back to Washington State with us. I can’t wait to make Chile Verde with them.
Soon, we were back in the motorhome. It was a beautiful drive up to Ruidoso (7000ft), then down to the “alien” town of Roswell, where Ann had one final McDonalds’ biscuit sandwich with chiles. She can’t eat the english muffins, but I can :-).
A McDonald’s billboard on the way into Roswell. Much better than the “I’m Lovin’ It” marketing campaign.
Next it was on to aging town of Tatum, where Roadside America assured us were some metal sculptures. This pair of jeeps were the first two “metal sculptures” we saw:
Two Jeep trucks at the western edge of Tatum.
The sculptures weren’t quite as impressive as those in California’s Borrego Springs, but they were still pretty cool, especially the cacti. Made out of 3/8″ steel plates, they were sturdy, but so were the prices!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Looks like a great price.
“Let your dreams of vintage off road adventures happen NOW! This 1948 Willy’s jeep is right out of the history books and ready for you to explore in! Give this ole gal the time of her life!
Sold “As Is” — New body, original grill and windshield, 4 cylinder Go Devil engine, 3 speed transmission, 4 wheel drive high and low gears, lock in front hubs there isn’t a hill this gal can’t conquer! Up graded 12 volt electrical system, Soft top included an in slightly used but good condition
Garage kept
Hate to let go of this magnificent machine, but other hobbies came into my life!”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/15/2016) The rear cargo area and wheel wells have been covered by diamond plate.
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/5785197657.html
“1946 Willys-Overland Jeep CJ-2A
Exterior Color: Tan
Interior: Tan
Engine: 2.2L (134CID) “Go-Devil” Flathead
Transmission: 3 Speed Manual
Mileage: 60,787
**No Low-Ball Offers Please**
Turn key ready for the hunting lease, ranch or rural property. Also, street legal for parades, car shows, etc.. This 1946 Willys-Overland Jeep CJ-2A is the 2nd year for the “Civilian Jeep”. I have worked this Jeep over and it runs like a champ with an updated 12 volt electrical system. Jeep drives smooth and tight. The transmission and transfer-case shift smooth and front axle locking hubs work great. Jeep comes with another set of wheels/tires, rear seat, rifle rack and other spare parts including new water pump, muffler, fuel level sensor, etc..
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The seller has shipped other jeeps to Europe and Mexico. The seller notes the quality, but there are places where the previous color shows through on the engine.
“STOCK CJ-2 46 WILLYS JEEP. BUILT FOR PARADES AND FUN. 4 WHEEL DRIVE, LOW AND HIGH RANGE DRIVE.
FLATHEAD STOCK ENGINE = 60 HP AND WILL CLIMB RIGHT UP A WALL.
REMEMBER; “THEY DON’T MAKE EM LIKE THIS ANYMORE”!
STUDY THE PHOTO’S ABD SEE THE SWEET QUALITY OF THIS UNIT.
WE CAN GET SHIPPING COSTS FOR YOU. WE HAVE SHIPPED ONE TO NORWAY, $2900.00 FRT. 2 TO ENGLAND AREA $2300.00 FRT. ONE TO MEXICO AND A FEW AROUND THE USA. A HISTORIC MEMORY TO BE PROUD OF.”
http://rmn.craigslist.org/cto/5766238705.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $5500.
(08/13/2016) Dan spotted this truck named “Mona”.
“With a very sad heart I am putting up for sale my 60 willys pickup, “Mona”. I have to many projects and to much credit card debt so I am letting her go. I did a frame off restoration on Mona in 2009. At the time I replaced every thing to original shape accept the seats and pedals. It has ford hydraulics in it so it has dual reservoir brakes. all gauges work but at the time the original fuel and temp are disconnected for after market gauges. At the time of the restoration I only did a minor engine rebuild, rings, cylinders, lapped valves and new seals and gaskets. So for the past 7 years I have driven her on weekends and plowed my drive way in the winter, took trips to the hills or dump. I have put about 3500 miles on it.
She starts and runs every day rain or shine, hot or cold. It does leak as every willys does so you have to watch the oil. The paint has faded, it has surface rust on the frame, springs and a few spots on the body but this is one of the straightest and cleanest willys pickups your will find. It also has a dual gas tank control and I have an extra tank for it to install. The tank in it is a new plastic willys tank. This is a very tough decision for me to let go so if you are thinking i am going to drop the price and wheel and deal, don’t waist your time. I am an avid willys owner and I know what the value of this truck is and it is more than I am asking.”
Hasn’t run in ten years.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A. My Dad had this jeep since the 50s and I bought it from him. It ran well when I stopped driving her in 2005 but I have not had it running since. Wouldn’t take much to get her going. Have clear title in hand. Needs new gas tank/battery/tires. Could be a great little jeep again.”
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/5796994606.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.
The body looks rough.
“1953 Willys CJ 3B 4cyl F head. First year of the high hood. Body rusty the rest in fair shape. Frame and gears good and engine turns by hand. I have too many projects letting this one go.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.
Looks solid, but needs some cosmetic work. Seller could be correct not he cab model.
“Half top for a willys cj5 or cj6 believed to be a koenig 355 with doors and full roll up windows. Very good shape and you can winterize your cj, all glass is good latches and hinges are in good shape, paint to your specifications and change the look of your machine , very good shape no rust other than on surface in the primer it was painted with”
May have some parts value. I don’t recognize that winch.
“1960 Willy’s Jeep CJ-5
No engine
Newer front seats
Winch on front
Gas can brackets on back
Selling as is
$1,500 obo”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5786709071.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Were $200.
The tires appear to have some good tread.
“I have a set of jeep rims off a 62 fc170. They’re 16 by 5.5. 5.5on5.5 bolt pattern, 4 inch hub hole. They still have the old bias tires on them. $200 or offer, im open to interesting trades. Maybe a small wire feed welder, or….”
Listed as a 1952, it looks more like a 2A.
“1952 jeep willys took it apart to restore only did some lost motivation ran great when I parked it. 4wheel works great . I have everything in the tub and ontop of chassis”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/5794344008.html
Not sure how much value is here.
“1946 Jeep CJ. At one point I believe it had a small block Chevy in it. Comes with front and rear axles Dana 60 I think?, leaf springs and transfer case. Body is super solid. What you see in the pictures is what you get. This could make a cool street legal project. ”
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5791257488.html
Maybe some value here if you need M-38A1 parts?
“I have these two M38A1 Jeeps left over from a project. Lots of good parts left on these. Would like to get $1500 OBO for both jeeps. Both sold with a bill of sale.”
http://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/5794895337.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/042016) There’s at least some value here.
“Old Willys Jeep 🙂
cj 3b
for parts”
http://nh.craigslist.org/pts/5794567551.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350
(06/27/2016) It’s a parts jeep.
“For sale a cj2a willsy jeep for parts, it does not have an engine. It does have a lot of vintage parts. No title.”
Below is a tentative schedule for our trip home. We’ve decided to begin by heading east so 1) we can see a little of Fort Worth, which we missed on our last trip, and 2) take my niece out to dinner (She’s in her freshman year at SMU … a long way from home). As usual, we have some museums, jeep stuff, and other things lined up to see. If the route is close to you and you’d like to meet us, just drop me an email and I’ll see what we can do. Just understand that since we are traveling in the motorhome with my mother-in-law, we don’t have quite the flexibility we normally do. Our tightest day might be Friday, as I’m trying to arrange several book-related meetings, but none are confirmed as yet. We begin our journey early Saturday morning with a trip to see the metal sculptures in Tatum, New Mexico.
On Saturday the 24th, we head east from Tualrosa. for Lubbock, where we will visit the Silent Wings Museum, among other attractions.
This ad from the February 17, 1946, issue of the Sunday Morning Star, published in Delaware, shared the news that Irvin Sachs would be introducing the new universal Jeep.
Each of the men was listed. It would be a great find for one of their descendants.
“1942 Press Photo US Fighter Pilots Riding on Jeep, England World War II. This is an original press photo. Photo measures 8.25 x 6inches. Photo is dated 09-21-1942.”
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Truth be told, I saw my share of “wenches” when I lived in Santa Cruz, but never any “front mounted” ones. This could be a good price.
“1943 Ford Jeep. Started restoration but need to sell. 4 new military tires mounted on split rim wheels, Upholstery done, but needs paint and some assembly. No rust and has a front mounted wench.”
http://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/5785447741.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
It needs a new master cylinder, but could be worth a look.
“Amazing and Cute head turning pickup truck .This rare 1961 Willys Jeep Fc 150 for sale. I have owned this truck for 28 years and am forced to sell. It has a Buick 225 v6 engine, Three speed transmission. not a rust bucket.Current tags and registration. runs well but needs master cylinder work ( brand new part but not kept filled with fluid ) common problem when jeep is not driven. No front wheel drive differential was removed for larger engine. This was my baby and has custom radiator work to prevent overheating. Way worth restoring FC150s are bringing great prices at auctions. Please dont contact me with low ball offers I am not interested in giving the truck away.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3700.
Late 2A perhaps?
“1949 Willys Jeep, looks to be all original stock condition. Engines runs but trans pops out of second gear. New seats and many other new part and complete other running gear, trans, transfer case, front and rear axles, tow bar, ect.”
Listed as a 1953, it has the large speedometer.
“1953 CJ3 Willys Jeep- Very clean, single seat,runs great. This jeep comes with:
Rebuilt engine, only a few hundred miles on it.
New Tires
New radiator
New battery
New Wiring
New engine hoses
No rust
Receipts for engine, battery, tires, and radiator
This well maintained, great running, cool jeep is a must drive. Comes with a clean title and tags paid until November 2017. Come see it and you wont be disappointed.
Only issues are the speedometer doesn’t work and the front and rear transmission seals leak”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/5789896771.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Not many 161s around, let alone Sears Allstate versions. Aren’t these identical to the Willys 161s?
“Yes, Sears Roebuck & Co. actually sold cars during the 1952-53 model years, and this is the larger six cylinder 161 cubic inch flathead engine that came in the higher end “Series 6” versions. Only 2,363 Allstates were sold in two years, the cars were actually rebadged Henry J sedans manufactured by Kaiser/Fraser/Willys, as were the four and six cylinder engines they came with.
This particular engine is fairly rare and has the correct “Allstate” logo cast in the head as well as an “Allstate” tag on the engine block. It turns over and runs but really needs a rebuild. It is still standard bore, complete and has almost all the engine accessories including a good water pump, bellhousing, new clutch, two correct Carter carburetors, distributor, both manifolds, oil pump and starter. About the only thing needed to drop it in the chassis (other than a rebuild) is a generator. Most everything has been recently gone through by a mechanic.”
