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Dan reports that this FC was on a trailer and stolen a few weeks ago. If you’ve seen it, email me at d@ewillys.com and I will connect you with Dan. It has a Cummins 4bt engine.
Has some unusual extras, but the jeep still may be a good price. The engine is 134 CI, not CC. It is 2,199 CCs.
“This is a classic. Starts easy, runs great. This is a four-wheel drive 1949 Willys Jeep, the first year of the model CJ3A. It features a Willys “Go Devil” L-Head 134CC four-stroke water cooled gas engine. Rebuilt top to bottom in 2000 with less than 500 miles usage since restoration. Three speed manual transmission. Converted to 12V system. Soft-top included. Clean title.”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/5786386877.html
Look solid.
“1942 Willy’s Jeep. Runs great, fun machine for all around driving.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/5788900162.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,500.
(05/13/2016) Looks nice.
“Up for sale is my 1953 CJ3B Willys High Hood, complete restoration, professionally rebuilt motor less than 200 miles, with receipts, new everything all stock rebuilt running gear, custom pin striping, 3 sets of rims and tires. A must see Jeep to much to list, Im willing to trade up if i like what you have Im mostly Interested in Corvettes C5 or C6 I will trade up with some cash for the right Corvette or ?, 1930 or 1931 Model A, Convertible, hot rod, Chevelle, Tri 5, Mopar, roadster, well you get the picture, $14,500.00 or trade”
UPDATE: Still Available.
“1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep. Great running condition. Super fun classic Summer 4×4. Was my grandfathers. All original, even original waxed canvas seats. Just serviced all fluids.”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/5785578701.html
Runs, drives, and has a Warn OD.
“1947 Jeep Willys
289 Ford V8
Warn overdrive
Excellent tires
Roll bar
Rusty
Starts, runs and drives great”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/5789040292.html
Listed as a 1952, it look more like a 2A.
“Rebuilt Engine
Repainted
Runs Great!
Good for Parades + Shows + Display
Clean Title
*Note, jeeps is a replica*
*NOT authentic parts*”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/5784386694.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Has some updates.
“1948 Willys. Motor is Ford 200 6 cyl. Factory 3 speed trans and transfer case.
engine has been rebuild with rv cam. would be great project for restoration.
asking $4000/ negotiable or trade. no lo-ballers please.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $125.
Bill spotted these. Colin tells me these are “49-51 Jeepster, 2 WD station wagon, 49-53 “outies” –they are two piece with center circle raised. Stainless steel cap covering over a “baby moon ” plain hubcap.”
“I have a few sets of hub caps for sale. Take a look at the pix and let me know what you like. The Willys caps are $125.00.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
It’s a project.
“1961 Willy’s Forward Control Pick-up for sale. Newer tires. Rancho shocks. Seats have been recovered. Glass is good.”
Body and floor has been patched. No wheels. Missing parts. I wonder what that picture is on the dash?
“1946 Jeep Willy for sale / restoration. It’s missing the tires / wheels as well as the radiator due to vandalism. All other parts are original. It’s a project that was sentimental but we won’t be getting to it any time soon so we decided to get rid of it. Great project for a vintage Jeep enthusiast.
Purchaser must be able to haul away on their own. We will not be able to assist. We do not have full pink slip so we will be filling out necessary paperwork.
$2,800 or best offer.”
http://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/5788828698.html
Yours truly taking a selfie at the Snake River completely oblivious to the fact that minutes earlier (just as we were crossing the Snake River Bridge), Eddie Braun was completing Evil Knievel’s jump across the river. We couldn’t have been more oblivious to it.
Beginning on Friday September 23rd, a small caravan of Ann’s cousins traveled to New Mexico to surprise Ann’s uncle, who recently retired. I couldn’t report on our trip, because this was all a top secret surprise and sometimes Ann’s aunt sometimes reads eWillys to follow our trips. Besides, we mostly just drove during the day and RVed at Walmarts at night. That’s why emails have been delayed and posts limited. On Tuesday regular updates will resume.
Left on Friday morning. Spent Friday night in Brigham City, then Saturday night in Farmington. Arrived in Tularosa on Sunday.
The only hiccup was a blown tire on one of the trucks. Then, we couldn’t find the socket to unlock the spare. We persevered and eventually loosed the spare, canalized some lug nuts from another truck, and got back on the road.
The Brigham City, Utah, Walmart is a nice place to stay (and free) with a great view of the mountains.
Rick built this nice looking wagon. I plan to see this in person the next time I’m in Spanaway, Washington.
Roger sent us a second report: “This near Son, Netherlands where my dad jumped in the Market Garden invasion September 17th 1944. My dad Jim Martin and I rode in a convoy of military vehicle. This GPW Jeep belongs to Han Pulles. My friend Kevin and I rode in Han’s Jeep with his son Barry. Dad road in one of the trucks. We had a great time. Thanks to Han and his son Barry for taking us along for the ride!”
Nick’s jeep was just featured in the most recent issue of Dispatcher Magazine.
View all the information on eBay
Where do I even begin? This is a very rare and authentic piece of military history; it may be your only chance to own a vehicle like this. If you search “APU Jeep” this very Jeep is all over the internet. It is a 1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A, but was specially contracted by the US Navy to be used as a mobile power unit. This is known as an APU (auxiliary power unit). It’s sole purpose was to start early jet-aircraft as they did not have on-board starters. It utilized a PTO-driven generator off the transfercase and fed power through cables to the jet. The equipment was so heavy duty, the Jeeps were equipped with larger engines that weren’t even available to the public yet. Two different manufacturers built these Jeeps: A company named O.E. Szekely which a handful of Jeeps are left, but none have any of the original jet equipment. They are only known by their data plates. The other company was Valentine Welder & Co.
Craigs spotted this one. It runs and appears worth a look.
“I’ve got a great 1953 Willys Station Wagon up for sale. This was the first 4 wheel drive station wagon to be produced.
It Currently runs quite well, it has a 4 cylinder over head valve engine with 75,000 miles.
The body has a very nice patina and not much rust.
The Willys needs brakes and tires.”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/5786266629.html
UPDATE: Roger called me to provide a little additional info. First, the “young lady” with whom Jim is shaking hands is actually the Prime Minister of Defense for the Netherlands. Apparently, there were numerous other dignitaries and security was tight.
I’m taking a break for the night, but don’t worry. Roger Martin and his father Jim “Pee Wee” Martin have been busy in the Netherlands. Roger’s father was invited over to participate in some WWII events and visit numerous museums. I can’t say exactly which photos go with which musuem, but they are still interesting to look at. Thanks for all the photos Roger!
Roper Marting (left) and his father Jim Martin (right).
I had a chance this past week to begin taking apart the windshield. The windshield frame has only surface rust, so that’s a relief, but it does have two cracks. One crack should be easily fixed, but the other is on the arm. It is complete severed except for the cables(?) on the inside. This will be a little more of a challenge. Here are some photos:
Fractured support arm:
Here are some more photos courtesy of Charles.
canadian 3rd inf – boekhoute (belgium) 1944
original photo -cherbourg -france
spa (belgium) caserne(barracks) lt-gen joostens
Neat illustration from 2012. I can’ make out the artist’s name.
nice photo of jeeps on road to the kehlstein tea house (hitler’s eagle’s nest) 1945
Craig and Steve did a video tour in “Marilyn” (his new FC Van) of the FCs at Dan’s Military FC Show. Pretty impressive.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8900
(11/25/2015) Solid looking flattie with lots of updates.
“47 Willys Jeep Lifted 33in Tires
231 Buick V6
Chevy TH350 Trans with Shift Kit
Dana 20 Transfer Case
Dana 30 Front End
AMC 20 Rear End, Solid Axel Conversion, Superior Axels, 4.10 Ring and Pinion
Custom Aluminum Radiator
4 Point Front Seat Belts
5 Point Rear Seat Belts
Best Top and Doors
Race Craft Suspension Seats Front and Rear
Wildwood Dual Master Cylinders
Front Disc Brakes
Power Steering
Many Other Extras Must See”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4950.
Has an unusual paint job.
“1951 Jeep CJ
Runs good for its age
Used at our family farm
Rebuilt transmission, transfer case and clutch -2013
Retired and converted to 12 volt-2014
Newer gas tank and seats”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500
(07/27/2016) “Good looking and great running 1947 Willys Jeep. Original engine professionally rebuilt in 2011 has less than 100 miles on it. Metal is all orignal as far as I know and all gauges work properly. Selling due to health problems. List price is below NADA average retail price. E-mail only and I will contact you.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Despite the lost key and damage to the rear quarter panel, this still might be worth a look.
“I have a 1947 Willys cj2a Almost 100% restored where the tire mount is on the passenger side it has body damage there and on the tail light back passenger side it has no rust Ben kept indoors it has the original 4 cylinder 3 speed manual four wheel drive works top speed of 40 miles per hour it’s missing the connections from the starter solenoid to the batteries needs a battery and a good tune up I gave my father is a key for it before I went to the military and I don’t know where the key is so we’ll need a new ignition switch it is a fun Jeep to drive I don’t want to get rid of it but I’m looking for a minivan to trade 4 it has the original motor in it and not very high miles”
This has a shortened 3B grill and a 3B windshield, so I”m not quite sure what this is.
“1954 Jeep Willys for sale – $6,250.00. Has a late 70s Ford Pinto 4 cylinder, runs great. Has been wired with a fuse box, new hubs, 4×4 works great. Comes with extras. Easy to tow. Would be a great around town rig, or hunting machine. Clean title, serious inquiries only. Would also consider trading for a newer pull behind camp trailer.”
http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/cto/5783196974.html
