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This is up for auction. http://bidcal.com/index.php
“1952 Willy’s Jeep up for auction!!
Saturday, September 12th – Tuesday, September 15th – Chico, CA
1952 Willy’s Jeep
Odometer Indicates: 332 miles – Not Orignal Miles
Features: 4 Cylinder, 4 WD, 3 Speed Manual Transmission, Overdrive, High/Low Gear, Warn 8,000lb Winch, Front Tow Bar, New Seat Covers & Top
Comments: Starts and Runs. Currently Registered.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/wan/5217154432.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $4500.
This is a project that looks nearly complete. It looks like a nice rig that won’t take much to finish. It includes a rebuilt rear PTO as well.
“I’ve been working on this old Jeep for over ten years, and enjoyed (almost) every minute of it. But time has passed, and my priorities have changed. This Jeep has fresh paint, rebuilt axles and t-case, Warn Overdrive, and a Spicer PTO. It has a full floating rear Dana 44 axle, with an ARB Airlocker, ARB Onboard Air compressor, and a Dana 25 front axle with the original Powerlock limited slip differential. Continue reading
Looks in great shape. It’s missing the top.
“Runs good. Fun to run.”
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/grd/5207930491.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3250.
“1950 Willys CJ 3A, rebuilt 225 V6, 2 bbl, headers, dual exhaust, new heater, electric fuel pump, power lock rear, 4.88 gears, 3″ body lift, winch, full rollcage, soft top and bikini top, tera flex revolver shackles, Dana 44 axle in rear (19 spline) and Dana 27 axle in front, 31 x 10.5 tires, rear tires have less than 500 miles, locking hubs, windshield wipers, TH250 2 speed automatic transmission, dual batteries, 4 sets off road lights, battery disconnect, heavy duty front and rear bumpers, tow bar, rear tire carrier, rear cargo carrier, two extra fuel cans, bucket seats, rebuilt steering, drop pinion arm, body is a little rough; needs patch panel in right rear; some sanding and painting. Many extra parts.
This is a great off road Willys. I am sad to part with this, but am just not using it much any more. This Willys deserves to have fun.”
Runs, but needs work.
“1952 WILLYS JEEP, 4 WHEEL DRIVE, RUNS, COULD USE A LITTLE WORK. $2500 FIRM. ”
http://wyoming.craigslist.org/cto/5217199417.html
Runs, but needs carb work. They must have pushed out the bumper farther to accommodate the winch and the saginaw steering box.
“1948 Willis Jeep with PTO Winch. Needs carb work. $3500 obo.”
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/5188182193.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2100.
The engine/tranny/tc is not included at the $2100 price. Former Fire Jeep. Anyone recognize the winch?
“1952 CJ3A flat fender rolling chassis, selling separately with no engine, no transmission, no transfer case or bundled with all the major components I have been saving for this build.
I am asking $2,100.00 for the rolling chassis alone or $3,600.00 for all, the chassis, a fresh rebuilt 225 odd fire v-6 from a 66 CJ5, a brand new old stock SM420 transmission, a brand new old stock dana transfer case, and other misc. parts including a new heater, twin shifters that allow 2 wheel low range, V6 motor mount kit, and a 10 gallon frame mount stainless steel gas tank.
This old Willy’s jeep is super clean with practically no rust and believed to have been owned by the Auburn Fire dept. at one time, it has special Ca. plate with license # “FLAT 52″. Clean title currently on Non-op.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $400.
Might be worth a look.
“Saturn Warn Overdrive for Jeep CJ. Removed from 71 CJ 5.”
It’s disassembled.
“Vintage Meyer steel hard top and hard doors for a AMC Jeep or Willys CJ-5. Top is 100% complete with all doors (side and rear) with hinges, all glass, window regulators, etc. Currently disassembled for paint. Unit is RUST free! Went a different direction with my Jeep.
Also have a NOS windshield frame for $150 and a Jeep T18 4 speed transmission with a Dana 20 transfer case and bell housing for $500. ”
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/5184233481.html
Leigh and his wife Cheryl drove their 1944 GPW 4200 miles across Australia. Leigh documented his trip with some pics and descriptions. Below is part I. Thanks to Leigh for taking the time to put this together!
Leigh and Cheryl started at point A, east of Melbourne. They drove through)rain northwestward to Adelaide (B), where they joined the group. Together, the caravan started northward, reaching Terowie (G on the map).
The seeds for this trip were actually sown in 1995 when a group of Military vehicle enthusiasts organised a run from Alice Springs to Darwin to commemorate th 50th anniversary of the end of WW2, they would re-enact the supply convoys that ran between these citys during this conflict.
Enthusiasts from all states of Australia and several from overseas responded and over eighty vehicles participated with the Australian Army supplying a further fourteen support vehicles. They also took charge of the convoy that was spread over several miles.
As a result of the success of this event it was decided that a similar event, but on a smaller scale be run every five years starting from a different state every year.
This year was South Australias turn with the convoy of 40 vehicles including 5 – MB/GPW’s, 1 – 1954 Jeep Truck and 1 – 1974 Mitsubishi built Jeep meeting at the National Military Vehicle Museum in Adelaide (who have an MB and a GPA.) For us in south east Victoria this was a 600 mile journey in appalling weather (heavy rain & squalls) before the official start. After two days battling a head wind my long suffering wife, Cheryl and I finally arrived at the start point in our 1944 GPW & Australian Army Jeep trailer, (slightly different to the US trailer) here we had a lay day to meet the other participants and do any minor repairs/gather last minute supplies as we were about to head into country where there are little in the way of services and generally no phone coverage.
Overlooking Barossa Valley
Next morning we set off through the Adelaide Hills and the wine making region of the Barossa Valley on mostly sealed roads to get us accustomed to travelling in convoy, to end up on the Worlds end Hwy (it wasn’t really that bad) at Burra Gorge where we camped for the night.
Burra copper mine Circa 1870.
Burra Mine Engine House.
The following day Mon. Aug. 10th we travelled on to the sleepy town of Terowie, (population 145) where the local Citizens Assoc. supplied us with a BBQ dinner and free camping on the local oval, again it was windy and freezing.
Cheryl next to Terowie MacArthur Monument.
Terowie was a busy staging camp during WW2 and while transferring trains here on 20th March 1942 General Douglas MacArthur made his famous speech regarding the battle of the Philippines in which he said “I came out of Bataan and I shall return”. He subsequently repeated the line “I shall return” in a number of speeches. The event is commerated by a plaque on the now disused railway platform.
Setting up camp at Terowie
Tomorrow its on to Quorn in the picturesque Flinders Ranges. Read Part II here (scheduled for Sat morning)
Rick pointed out to me that this 1958 CJ-5 has no battery box lid nor does it have the knockout piece on the passenger side of the hood. Is it possible this was special ordered without those items? Or did they sometimes use the battery box bodies and sometimes use the non battery box bodies? Nearly all the CJ-5s I’ve recorded have the battery box lids on the 58s.
It doesn’t run, but mightn’t take much to get it going.
“1961 Jeep FC-170 truck. I put this truck up in my tools head some time ago. At that time the four wheel drive,transmission and winch worked well. At that time I had not had it running for some time. I did put a temporary battery in it today and it does turn over. It may be something simple or worse so it is an as is vehicle. I have equipment to load on a trailer. It is an original truck with the original engine. The truck is not a rust bucket and none of the glass is broken. It would make a great rat rod. I have put a very reasonable reserve. ”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
A beautiful Maverick wagon restored by Willys America.
“Impeccably and professionally restored by Paul Berry of Willy’s America in California. No changes not original except aftermarket windshield wiper motor. It can be returned to vacuum power easily. Assembled near the closing of the Willy’s manufacturing line this 1961 two-tone Willy’s Maverick was named for the television show starring James Garner popular at the time. Very few miles on the completely rebuilt engine. Original paint colors in better condition than the original paint. This Willy’s is a collector’s dream vehicle. No radio, no seat belts, no smog or catalytic converter this vehicle is as it came of the assembly line.”
Dan spotted this truck. It is a Copart auction with a current bid of $1650.
http://www.copart.com/us/Lot/31088505
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(05/19/2015) This has the usual northwest updates (except for a rollcage).
“62- CJ3B Jeep. Stock motor and drivetrain with 4 cylinder OHV engine. Runs
and looks great with tires in very good condition.
Bikini top on at present and cab enclosure panels also go with it.
Spokane Valley”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Jay spotted this one. Looks like it’s been sitting there a while. No description provided.
Appears in good condition.
“For sale 1942 Willys / Ford WWii Military Jeep. With a 50 Cal Propane Gun.
Also a jeep trailer that goes with the jeep that pulls great and looks great. I have all kinds of parts that will go with the sale of my jeep. Asking $25,000.00. ”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5214651917.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $2500.
It doesn’ t run, but looks solid.
“TRUCK: 1963 Willy;s Wagon, 4×4
DETAIL: Does not Run, was left on farm with a blown freeze plug.
All orginal parts and engine
Exterior: FAIR – minor Rust, damaged back bumper and dent on rear drivers corner.
Interiror: FAIR – Two Bench Seats
Engine: 220 Tornado Straight Six
Title: Has AZ Title”
It’s a project.
“1949 willis jeep
4 cil.
4×4
Motor and running gear good, but need some work
New elect.harnes
New gas tank.”
http://amarillo.craigslist.org/cto/5165851480.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
This might be worth a look at this price.
“For sale is a Korean War era military jeep used by U.S.M.C. Needs restoration but is complete. Call for further details. 1000.00 or best offer. No title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4495.
It’s a project.
“85% restored, original engine and appears original trans/transfer case. Does not run, not sure if engine or trans. Ran when first got it then quit. Crank won’t turn. Does come with spare trans and transfer case with driveline. Spare trans turns no problem with no grinding noises inside. Very nice condition GI spec tires. Wants to turn over but starter won’t turn flywheel. One driver seat mount needs rewelded, left rear can carrier has been crushed in (like that when got it), right side has been patched in couple places see pics. Gauges and horn need wired up. RR wheel cyl for sure leaks. Also the LR wheel hub has rust, see pic. Do not have access plate for brake cylinder in driver floorboard. Parking brake linkage needs hooked up. Continue reading
This has a Bobcat body.
“48 Willys Flat Fender Jeep CJ2A
Fiberglass body, hood, fenders, grill, and steel tailgate
*Ford 289 V-8 engine
*3 speed transmission Adapted to a spicer 18 transfer case
*Dana 44 offset flanged axle rear end
*Fully boxed CJ5 frame
*Rancho lift springs con fer shackles
*33-1250-15 BF Goodrich mud terrain tires
*Clean Title
This is a project, But a very good start.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5214594390.html
No pics provided. It sounds like there are two parts jeeps and one running jeep.
“WILL SELL 1 OR ANY OF THE 3. WANT THEM GONE GONE, NEED THE SPACE
2-1946 jeeps
1-1948 jeeps
1- 1946 iowa title in my name
all for one price or any one you want call for price
new heavy gauge steel body complete
front to back with embossed willys script
underside has been line-x coated
rebuilt trans and transfer case
rolling chassis is done with
new suspension everything
axels rebuilt with new shafts
brakes and lines all new
new tires and rims
new steering
new new new new most everything
2-parts jeeps that run
over $12,000 in new stuff
$6500 obo
money talks but you have to come see the jeeps before i will deal.”
http://iowacity.craigslist.org/cto/5215285308.html
It’s a project.
“1940’s Willis jeep. $1800.00 please call or text.”
http://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/5193131376.html
Ann leaves on Friday morning to join her mother in New Mexico and help her drive the motorhome somewhere (It’s a to-be-determined situation). Thus, I’m spending some extra time with her, which means I’m behind on emails and posts. So, my apologies for unreturned emails. I’ll be catching up on Friday!