UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
“1953 willy’s jeep rebilt motor and trans..need carb rebuilt are new one, bearing noise in transfer case, 3,500.00 firm”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
“1953 willy’s jeep rebilt motor and trans..need carb rebuilt are new one, bearing noise in transfer case, 3,500.00 firm”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $875.
(01/23/2015) Parts jeep.
“I am selling this jeep for parts only, it can be used for parts, off road or on the farm. The sheet metal is has a lot of rust. The drive train is all there and the engine turns over but I have not had it started. It has no title. It does have a lot of good parts.”
Nicolas filed this report from the 2015 WWII Re-enactment in Elkhart, Indiana.
He writes, I wanted to share with ewillys the event I went to this weekend. It was hosted in Elkhart, Indiana. Everyone was very nice to talk to and quite knowledgeable about every question I had to ask. The Jeeps guys have me convinced I need to join the group!
The Willys MB I’m standing next to has a very unique story, the guy who bought it had to go through an interview before the seller would let it go. The steel soldier landed on the beaches of Normandy, and later the Battle of the Bulge. The driver had it shipped back home where his father would pick it up. It was completely original (aside from the tires and paint) and was loaded with everything it went to war with. In order to be eligeable to purchase it, the owner agreed he would use it in reenactments and continue to tell it’s story.
In the pictures of the MB with the front ammo box, there is indeed an airplane flying above! I even got to ride around the camps in the slat grille.
Some additional photos:
Tom need some help with his FC bumper and asked me to post this. He hopes to either locate the brackets and spacers he needs or get templates for them.
He writes, “Recently, I was able to buy a Ramsey Winch Bumper for my FC-170. Unfortunately, the bumper did not include the mounting brackets and 1″ spacers. Please let me know if you have any of these parts. Even if you aren’t interested in selling, I would like to get some paper templates so I can recreate them if necessary. Your help is appreciated. Here are some pictures of the parts I need.”
Bob spotted this wagon at the Wisconsin Dells’ Automation Show. After a little searching I realized it was the same wagon we’d photographed at the 2013 Willys Midwest Reunion.
Marc discovered these rare La Jeep booklets on eBay.
“Rare, deux revues techniques éditées par le service de l’imprimerie et bureau de dessin de l’Ecole de Cavalerie de Saumur en janvier 1953 à 2000 exemplaires concernant la fameuse jeep, état de conservation très correct (voir photos)
Joe reported the following: Wanted to share some pics of a Willys MB, delivery date 3/8/45, that was auctioned in a South Bethany Beach, Delaware estate sale on Saturday, May 15, 2015. Winning bid was $3,450. The jeep appeared to be mostly complete with a majority of hard-to-find-items intact including a tandem tow bar but had lots of surface rust with only one area of rust-through. The motor is seized. Title status was unknown at the time of sale. Proves once again that these little gems are still out there, even after 70 years!!!
UPDATE: Still Available.
“1949 Willys CJ2A Jeep. Fully restored body. Original tub with Rhino liner sprayed throughout. Original floor mats. Added new seats, rollbar and new rims and tires. This was a farm model Jeep. Engine block is original as is undercarriage. Really fun little run around vehicle that runs great. Asking $7,500.00. Serious inquires only!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
“rebuilt F head, tranny rear end , brakes, have all been gone through, this is like a barn find. Lights all work. Road ready.Serious calls only.”
UPDATE: Was an online auction at copart.com.
The current bid was $575 as of May 19th. Bidding ended May 21.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Tom forwarded this ad. Seems like a good price. It includes an overdrive.
“1966 Jeep CJ-6, street legal, current inspection and registration, clear Texas title, excellent tires.
4 cylinder F134 engine, 3 speed T 90 transmission, 2 stick D18 Transfer case, Warn Overdrive,
Warn Lock-out hubs on front, AVM lock-out hubs on rear, 5.38:1 axle gearing,
bikini top, tailgate, swing-away spare tire carrier, interior of tub covered with spray-on bedliner.”
Appears to have an incorrect tailgate, but it looks solid.
“Very nice Korean War era Jeep. Starts and runs well. 5 new bar grip tires. New oil pressure gauge. New horn. New turn signals. (need to be hooked up). Seat belt in passenger seat. Needs parking brake. 4wd works fine.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Worth a look. Has f-engine.
“Great jeep! Runs, drives, in good shape! Have used it for pulling logs and cruising the back roads. Has the F head engine in it. Needs a little work but good to go as is! Great for a project! To busy to enjoy it anymore, willing to negotiate a bit, or possibly consider a trade.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Could make a good driveable restoration.
“Willys m38a1 runs good needs very little. This jeep would be the perfect restoration project as it needs very little and runs excellent. I have the spare tire and rim just needs to be mounted, also have a few other misc parts that can be added.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2300.
I don’t see any reason to think this is a VEC or a ’45.
“1945 CJ2A civilian jeep. Original motor has been redone. Frame in excellent condition with a no rust body. Nice shape for the year. Was running a few years ago with a no smoke motor. Transmission and four wheel drive transfer case working properly.”
No pics provided.
“I have a 1964 Jeep Willy’s CJ3B for sale. It is in good condition for its age. It does need some TLC to get in running condition. It has been in storage for the last 2 years, engine turns over but will not start. I believe the fuel pump needs to be rebuilt or replaced. Prior to it being put in storage it ran fine. a new fuel pump and replace the break lines and it should be ready to roll.”
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/5031396766.html
They look good enough for racing.
“I HAVE 5 DESERT DOG TIRES FOR SALE ALL IN GOOD CONDITION TWO WITH TUBES ONE TIRE SO-SO GOOD SPARE. $200”
UPDATE: Price bumped to $5000.
“1962 Willys Wagon – original engine – PTO driven winch – original rear seats – good tires.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200. This is a project. I believe this was bought and is being resold with additional parts.
“Willys Overland Jeep CJ-3A – $2500 OBO, Ready for restoration.
2 – L-134 Engines, one dissembled and ready for machine shop
2 – Transmissions
2 – Transfer cases”
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Today was supposed to be about doing some family research, but I was in for a surprise!
I started the morning with a scraper in my right hand and my left plunged into my pocket. After weeks of warm weather, emerging into 32 degree temperatures shocked my being. With my window partially scraped, I could see just enough to drive myself to the local Campus Cafe, which served some good eggs and hash browns (a Yelp find).
My first stop of the trip was to see a very unique motel called Movie Manor. Run by Best Western, the motel plays movies on two drive-in screens. The speakers are hooked into the motel rooms. I priced it at $89, but figured I was too busy to watch the movies, so I found a cheaper place. Still, I wouldn’t mind returning with Ann sometime. They were playing two recently released movies, Avengers and Mad Max. Not bad!
Following movie manor I expected an uneventful drive to Monarch Pass. Instead, as I was driving through the sleepy town of Saguache (not even sure how to pronounce it) that is nearly small enough to have “Welcome to Saguache” on both sides of the same sign, I spotted a flat fender. As I approached more closely, I spotted a second. Then I spotted a couple more. By this time my foot was on the brake and my hand was on a camera. I had find out why these jeeps were sitting in the Gillette’s Trading Post parking lot in a middle-of-a-nowhere town like Saguache.
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On May 18th and May 19th I spent time in Pueblo to do some research. The only semi-interesting photo is this one showing under a sign on Eilers street, named for the Eilers Smelter, aka The Colorado Smelting Company.
The next update with be on May 22nd, which marks the day Ann returns to Colorado and we head to Omaha for her son’s graduation.
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Leigh found this 2WD 1948 wagon that had been sitting in a shed in Australia since 1994. He plans on restoring while retaining the current look as much as possible. From what he has been told only about 400 Wagons of any description came to Australia so parts are a bit difficult, however he reports Kaiser Willys has been a big help.
Buz found this Facebook page with some good WWII jeep photos on it.
Seth spotted this nice looking Commando. I don’t know enough about them to know if the restoration was a perfect one or not.
“Recently Restored 1970 Jeepster Commando. Red with cream top over tan, 160hp/265lb-ft factory-rated Dauntless 225ci V6 engine, 3-speed manual, 4-wheel drive. AM/FM radio w/cassette player, heater/defroster, front bucket seats, rear bench seats, locking front wheel hubs.Call 425.562.1000 for more information.”
http://www.jamesedition.com/cars/jeep/other/ster-for-sale-914094
This is a package deal. Brian Miller is selling these for what he paid. The one on the right runs, but has a rusted body. The body on the left isn’t rusty, but according to the tag it’s a CJ-3A body (though Brian didn’t seem convinced when I mentioned it). He’s got more parts that go along with the 2A/3A package. You can call Brian at 515-559-4462.