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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5600
(06/06/2015) Where’s the gas tank? It looks like it isn’t under the driver’s side seat.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A
170 CI inline six cylinder engine. Runs perfect.
Paint, Body looks good, no rust,
Needs new fuel tank, ”
<– Day 47 – Thu. May 28th: Back to the Springs | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 49-50 – May 30th-31st: Last Dollar & Madonna –>
I’m checking out a McLaren and an Indy race car.
On Friday Guy Kathe invited us to visit Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR) and meet president of the raceway Bob Boileau.
PPIR began life as a horse racing track. In 1996, the facilities were transformed from hosting horses to hosting automobiles. The track subsequently closed in 2005, but reopened in 2008 when Guy and some partners purchased it. Eventually they brought aboard Bob as president.
Bob’s to the left. His collection of cars in is the background. He owned a Willys wagon until recently.
We arrived at the track at 1pm. We found Bob busily racing around on his golf cart. Almost the instance we jumped aboard his cart for a ride around the facilities it started to rain. The average rainfall in Colorado Springs in May is 2″. This year it has rain 10″!
Despite some intermittent drops, we got a quick tour. Bob pointed out some racing semi-trucks and explained that a new semi-truck racing circuit had formed in the US as a result of the success similar truck racing was enjoying in Europe. For some reason, more Europeans are showing up for truck races than for Formula One or other races. So, Bob and other track owners in the US hope to attract a similar following.
I asked Bob how he got started in racing. Bob’s told me his father was a racer who was involved in bringing Honda dealerships to the United States. Along the way he became the first to build and race a Honda car. That 1974 Honda is now in this Honda Museum. Bob began racing in 1982 and has enjoyed a successful career. You can see his eyes light up when he talks about cars. He loves them. Bob’s sons have followed in his path, becoming good racers themselves.
Overview of PPIR track that I found on the internet. the stands are on the left. I believe the photos is a few years old.
About this time during our visit the rain became pouring rain, so Bob wisked us to his office to show us an overview of the property. They have areas north and south of the track that they may use for off road racing or other group events. Then he showed us the race car that will likely win the Pikes Peak Climb this year. In 2014, it won all the practice runs. However, on the day of the race they discovered the frame was cracked, so they couldn’t race.
Joe in Mesa shared these photos of a jeep he saw at the local Kmart Cruise Night. I really didn’t know there were any Kmarts left!
He writes, I spoke to the owner who told me the cab was 50(?) Willys, front grill from a different Willys, 55 Chevy front axle, and 55 Ford pickup bed. I like the military theme and the graphics, sayings, and stickers. Nice guy, too. I told him about eWillys.com and said I’d be sending you the pics and info. He suggested the pic of the interior since he still kept the original shift pattern sticker inside the glove box.
Maury shared this rare ad for an upgraded marine-purposed engine. The date on the ad indicates these motors were built starting at least in 1945, which means they were probably using surplus engines (even though fighting wouldn’t end int the Pacific Theatre for a couple months.)
I’ve assembled this approximate history based on a few sources. .Kermath began selling boat motors as early as 1913, according to this article. By 1930 they were the largest seller of boat motors in the world, based on their own advertising. Sometime in the 1940s Kermath added the jeep engine to its line of marine motors. After the war, Kermath sold Ford, Mercury, and Jeep engines for use in boats. The company folded in the late 1950s.
Some assembly required.
“I have a 1947 Willys Jeep with 1 rebuilt F-Head engine and a second F-head that has the machine work done already. It has an overdrive transfer case. Does not have the original seats. Needs put back together. Converted to 12 volt system. Has the front plate to install the F-Head in the CJ2A. Clear Title.”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5050216553.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
The mail jeep runs and drives. The rest are parts jeeps.
“I have 4 jeeps total. One is a Postal jeep right hand drive 6 cylinder automatic runs and drives great. I have 3 willy’s jeep rolling chassis. 2 have engines that run with running gear and trannys. One has no engine . I have 3 tubs and all the finders and hoods. Everything to make two good jeeps. And a lot of extras that go with the bundle. I will not part any out, Its a package deal so don’t ask. I have the Fl title for the Postal Jeep and bill of sale for the Willy’s Jeeps.”
Seller disassembled for rebuild.
“42 gpw ,bought this beauty about 6 months ago she was running and all together then. started to tear down for rebuild. I still have all the parts it had on it when bought. it did have a sbc in it still a good motor. asking 2500 obo title and Vin all clean. would make a great project I don’t want to sell but I have to many projects. don’t waste my time if your going to offer me 500 bucks. thanks please text for more info”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5050100594.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000.
“1950 CJ-3A, V8, 327. Roll bar, body & tires in great condition. Been garaged, needs TLC, no time to work on. Phone or text to”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/5049971775.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/13/2015) Looks solid. Has a variety of updates.
“1946 Willy’s Jeep CJ-2A, 4×4 $11,500
Rebuilt Engine: Buick 231 V6
Rebuilt 350 Automatic transmission with T-18 transfer
NEW!!!! wheels, tires, end rear tire holder, paint, seats & carpet, gears-front & rear 4:10, head lens, full top, steering & 12volt wiring, 15 gallon rear gas tank, and full roll cage”
http://killeen.craigslist.org/cto/5016543722.html
Scott drove his 1951 M-38 in Elmer, New Jersey’s, memorial parade. He was accompanied by his father – Sam Walker, son – Andy Walker and daughter – Jessie Walker. Of all places, he visits Pasco regularly, so we hope to meet in person soon.
Marc spotted this photo. The jeep appears to have a rare Midway Sweep Rake attached to it (most of the rake is buried under the hay. I’ve attached a brochure for comparison.
View all the information on eBay
A brochure from a 1947 equipment book:
It would be great to have some photos of this from a few different directions.
“1946 Press Photo Enrico Pizzari Runs His Jeep With Coal in Rome -This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9 x 7inches. Photo is dated 12-13-1946.”
View all the information on eBay
Seth spotted this one. When I looked at it closely I realized that both at the top left corner ‘Daisy’ is spelled ‘Disey’ and at the bottom right ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ is spelled ‘Dukes of Harzard’.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
Has a custom intake setup.
“Selling a 1946 army jeep looks and drive and runs great very nice just turn the key and drive don’t see many like these any more”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $5500.
Craig forwarded this ad. Looks like a solid rebuild at a fair price. Unclear what “little work” is needed.
“1953 Willys Pick up Truck. 4 wheel drive, automatic , 4.3 chevy engine, big tires, diamond plate bed, not a show car just a crazy good lookin eye catcher, dual exhaust, a little work is all she needs!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9600.
Has an updated engine. It looks like a nice Jeepster.
“1949 Willys Jeepster This is a cool little crusier to enjoy,but I am in need of more space to store my other Cars. It has a great running 350 sbc and 350 turbo auto trans.The rear end is a later model Ford
with 3:45 gear ratio that moves this Jeepster with ease.It also has new upholstery,like new top and side curtains,Elec.fuel pump,12V conversion,new starter, dual exhaust (nice rumble) 15″ chrome
wheels and baby moons,like new tires. The brakes are good (new lines) Lights and turn signals all work. Frame and floors are solid,carpeted. Paint is driver quality with some scrathes and chips.
Items needed are: pass.door latch, wipers, pass. wing window cracked.
This is not a concours restoration,just a fun around town crusier and the price reflects as so.
My asking price is 9600.00 o.b.o”
Glenn forwarded this unusual DJ-3A. That’s probably a one-of-a-kind windshield. Was listed here in 2014.
“1957 Willys 2wd civilian model painted like army jeep. Motor and transmission are from an S10 pickup and run excellent. I just put a brand mew carburetor on it. This is a fun parade vehicle. I would not use it as a daily driver due to no power steering or power brakes or heater or top. It will run 55 but they were not made to do so. As you can see these were very small, about the size of a golf cart. I have put over 1000 miles on it and it has been all fun. I have taken it on trails that 4 wheelers use. It has radial tires because the bias ply was scary driving. I have a clear ILLINOIS title . It is street legal. Working lights,turn signals, horn and seat belts.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15000.
Scott’s selling his modified truck.
“1956 Willys 1.5 ton pickup. 350 Chevy motor. Turbo 350 trans with shift kit. Power steering, power brakes.
1974 Wagoneer front axle. 1979 J-10 rear axle. 3:07 gear ratio. New springs. New shocks.
Everything is rebuilt or brand new. Only 900 miles, since placing on the road.
Vehicle is inspected and runs and rides great. Unfortunately, due to health problems, I have not been able to complete all the body work. It is all original steel with very little rust issues. Frame was blasted and finished with Por-15.
Asking $ 15,000 or best offer—-$25,000 invested.
If interested, send email, and will make arrangements to check it out”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
Lots of work has been done. Engine smokes.
“This 1947 Willys Jeep belonged to my father, who recently passed away. He has had it since 1960. He used it for hunting. He stored it in 1971. In 2013 he decided to get it running again. When he bought it, the original flat head “Go Devil” engine was replaced with a 1953 F-head “Hurricane” engine. Has hole cut in hood because Hurricane engine is taller than Go Devil engine.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5048589813.html
We took it to a collector car shop in Sacramento, California, to start the project. We had all the brake components changed. Master cylinder, all brake lines, all brake parts, wheel cylinders, drums etc. It has new fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel pump and rebuilt carb. Valve job with all new valves, guides, etc. Converted to 12 volt system. All new bulbs and light fixtures in rear. New 12 volt alternator, and 12 volt gear reduction starter. New water pump, rebuilt radiator. Converted to positive crank case ventilation.
All new steering box, steering column and steering wheel. Recovered seats. Engine starts and runs nice, but smokes a little when driven. Bottom end of engine probably needs attention. We have suspension parts, leaf springs and shocks, still in boxes. This project still needs to be finished. We are looking to get back a fraction of the money invested in this project. Needs lots more work. If you have questions, I will try to get answers. The paperwork and plates on this vehicle are current.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Those look like the fiberglass seats I have.
“Registered through 2015
Newer 283 with about 10,000 miles. new gaskets no engine leaks. Aluminum intake, Edlebrock Carb. New clutch.
New brakes by previous owner.
I bought this jeep 2 plus years ago with a tired old engine. I put in a newer engine then lost interest.
(need a bigger boat)
It still need some work (it’s a ’52)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
Not running at the moment.
“It is a cj3 A , L – Head straight 4 tow bar, 4 point roll bar needs starter ring. Was running.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
(04/22/2015) Seller didn’t leave any contact info on the Craigslist ad. Nice looking jeep.
“1950 willys cj3 fiberglass tub fenders and hood odd fire v6 420 Chevy 4 speed granny lo w first gear dana 44 front and rear lockers 488 gear 33 bfg mud terrain winch full soft top with doors and bikini top has heater elec wipers big fuel tank under back seat converted steering box drives good and straight front and rear locking hub for flat towing thanks”
It’s a project that includes a warn overdrive.
http://spokane.craigslist.org/rvs/5047344780.html
“Hook up your trailer and come get this project jeep. Very well built.
Custom boxed frame…
stainless steel hardware throughout
Confer shackles and axle sliders
custom stainless bumpers
Saginaw power steering
Advance adapters headers and adapter to old twin stick transfercase.
Warn overdrive
1965 ford 289 v8 mated to a top loader 4 speed transmission
Mallory ignition
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It’s rough, but looks to be a parkway.
“1950 willys overland delivery project.what you see is what you get.has 4cyl motor and auto that goes with it.2wd,on original frame,some rust in front floors,original wood runners in rear”
