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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
Doesn’t run.
“1950 Jeep CJ3B Willys flat fender. Great Restoration project that’s what I bought it for but life got in the way. Does not run so will have to be towed. ”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/10/2012) “have owned this jeep for 30 years and its time to move on to a new owner. m38 tub was stretched 24″ to fit a reinforced CJ6 frame. body is RUST & DENT FREE. minimal bondo on it. mounts are for a 350 chevy, 700r4, 2 1/2″ YJ leaf springs. roll bar is tied in to the frame in 6 points for safety. 20 gal fuel cell, dual batteries mount in the floor, tuffy security box for a glove box, auto meter gauges, new scout steering box. all the parts pictured plus a heavy duty tow bar. current non op, chp inspected and new vin# issued. I have a ton of money and 50 years of wheeling experience wrapped up in building this jeep.”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/5607239883.html
This is what it used to look like:
No pics provided.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2. Runs good. Full set of 15 in wheels and tires. Full set of 16 in wheels and tires. Extra starter. Extra set of front hubs. Four gas can. $10,000.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7800
(05/23/2015) Seems to be a good price. Seller indicates this has never been restored, but to me it sure looks it was repainted at some point.
“1952 Willys Army Jeep. Runs good. Rides well. 4WD in good working order. Rebuilt transmission 2014. Warn overdrive added for higher cruising speed. Canvas top. Army radio with jeep mounted large antenna. Very good unrestored condition. Many parts as well. Call or text ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
“I’m selling a 1945 Ford Jeep. Good condition. All original parts and Runs good. Call me for more details.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(04/25/2015) Needs a little work.
“1952 Willys Jeep Powered by a Weber carbureted 2.0L Ford with a 3 speed behind it. Everything else is original. 32×9 Swampers on 16″ aluminum wheels.
She needs a little work to be road worthy, but as she sits she does run and drive. The 2.0 Smokes a little, and the Brakes need some attention (It’s been sitting for quite a few years) but overall its a cool little Jeep.
As you can see from the pictures the body has some rough patches.”
<– Day 46 – Wed. May 27th: Georgetown Loop Train | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 48 – Fri. May 29th: Pikes Peak International Raceway –>
We decided to take the scenic route back to Colorado Springs from Dilon/Frisco, Colorado. Nothing too interesting happened, but here’s a recap anyway.
Today we drove from Dillon, Colorado, to Colorado Springs.
I should interject at this point that the Frisco area had some great food. There were many highly rated (in Yelp) places to eat. The first evening we tried Pho soup at Pho Bay. Ann’s seafood soup had more seafood than we’d ever seen in a seafood pho. Mine was equally large and tasty.
The next day we ate at Prost, a German-oriented beer and brat pub. They don’t serve a wide variety of food, but what they do (german sausages), they do really well. Since Ann can’t do beef, we tried four different sausages: a bison, an elk, a chicken, and a wild boar sausage. All were great! Their cucumber and potato salads were also delicious. There seem to be multiple Prost locations around the West, with one opening soon in Boise, Idaho.
Back on to Thursday’s adventure. After my burrito breakfast, we headed south out of Frisco, rising to 11,542 feet at Hoosier Pass, named for some enterprising placer miners from Indiana.
As we snapped our selfie, it suddenly began to snow. So, we jumped into the jeep and headed north toward Alma, the highest incorporated city in the United States (at 10,578 ft). There we spotted this CJ-3B, which might be the highest 3B in the US.
From there we drove through some beautiful high mountain valleys.
Eventually we reached Hartsel, where we found this CJ-5.
The remainder of the trip took us around Pikes Peak until we landed in Colorado Springs. We will be here a few days and then drive to Utah (route to be determined).
<– Day 46 – Wed. May 27th: Georgetown Loop Train | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 48 – Fri. May 29th: Pikes Peak International Raceway –>
Seth recently redid this Hamilton pedal for his daughter. He’s hoping to find a Front bumper. Does anyone have one? You can email him at Seth @ sethrlevy.com if you do.
Here is how it looked when he bought it:
UPDATE: Was $3200. **SOLD**
Looks like a good price.
“1951 Willys Jeep CJ-3A
Clean Colorado Title
Small Block Chevy Engine
2.5″ Rancho Lift
Warn Overdrive
New Interstate Battery
Rebuilt Transmission
10″ Brakes (from an old Mercury)
Tow Bar
Soft Top with Doors (not installed in the pictures)
The Jeep starts up great and runs and drives. It was restored many years ago, but is starting to age again so there are a few projects to work on.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5995.
Has a variety of updates.
“Willys Jeep
225 V6
SM 420 Transmission
Dana 20 transfer case
Power steering
Power brakes”
Looks solid. It is missing front parking lights.
“1951 Jeep Willys
V6 231 Engine with Powersteering
Original overdrive and transmission. Original Front and Rear Differential
Clean car in original condition.”
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/cto/5046095143.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
“1947 flat fender jeep with v8 sprint car engine
1960 Willys pickup super hurricane six motor
Lots of parts trailer full plus bed of pickup is full of parts multiple transmission,transfer cases and axles
All for $3000.00 will deliver if close enough and soon! ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
This has the custom dash upgrade.
“42 willys jeep. THE PURPLE PEOPLE EATER
283 CHEVY : RV cam, headers, power pack heads, 2 jet Rochester
Runs great probably too good .
aluminum radator with electric and flex fan.
power steering and power brakes : disc on front : drum on rear.
Turbo 350 automatic with shift kit and converter. New rear mount.
TWIN STICK transfer case rebuilt .custom cross member and linkage
NEW COOPER TIRES less than a hundred miles.
Toyota land cruiser diffs with lockers front and back.
Stereo system sounds decent it’s got headers with daul exhaust.
Wench up front this jeep can handle anything.
This jeep has been all over the Sierra, older build with lots of updates all steal body little rough around edges but has well over asking price in parts alone which are hard to find any more. ”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $8000.
(05/10/2014) Has a few updates.
“Up for sale is my 1946 Willys CJ2A. This Jeep was one of the first civilian Jeeps available in the market. Fully restored, with tons of awesome features, not available in ’46, and even sports a chevy small block. Totally road ready, and off road ready. Also included is my extremely rare Arctic Top and doors. Most of these tops and doors were used at military bases and eventually scrapped. Email if interested. Only selling to make room for new toy.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It runs.
“1956 M38-A1 jeep. This is a running jeep that has been in inside storeage for years. It has some body rust and it has been converted to 12v. It has the factory koeing winch that works. It could be used on a farm or ranch off road or it could be restored to drive on the highway. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Includes new top.
“my hunting jeep. needs work. getting rid of my projects. new canvas top in box and has removable doors.”
Parts jeep.
“Cj2a willys body
Good solid start or for parts
Front frame is boxed
Axles are locked or spooled
frame axles and body
500 with good front fenders, windshield frame, usable hood.”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/5035046225.html
No pics provided.
“A project. Needs complete go over. Does not run but everything is there. Stock engine/tranny and aftermarket overdrive.
Will need a car trailer to move.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,500. Seller found this in a field and completely rebuilt it. The jeep has a very early title and tags.
“Here is your chance to own the oldest CJ2A on the Road. Its a 1945 Jeep Willys. This was the 3rd Willys off the production line. it was pasture green with daisy yellow wheels. This has been a 3 year build from the time I found it sitting in a field in granite bay California. This Jeep as been completely gone through you can drive this Willy to the hills with no problems. 4 low will put you at 5 11 gear ratio its the best all around willys of this era you will find.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(05/09/2015) Has some updates. Appears worth a look.
“53 Willy 4×4 jeep runs drives it has a Buick 6 cylinder it has a 3 speed tranny good seats New gas tank and brakes has new gauges it’s a good project that you can drive. goat for climbing hills i also have a towbar for it”
<– Day 45 – Tue. May 26th: South Park | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 47 – Thu. May 28th: Back to the Springs –>
Today my only objective was to ride the Georgetown Loop train and explore the Lebanon Mine in Colorado.
Today I completed a short drive to Georgetown, where I boarded a train for the Lebanon Mine.
It wasn’t altogether clear to me at first, but after I boarded the train I learned that the Georgetown Loop train didn’t run in a loop. Instead, it runs between Silver Plume, the western terminus of the ride, and the Devil’s Gate Station, the eastern terminus. Essentially, it runs up the canyon and then back down. Technically, there is a loop, as the train does cross under its own track, but to me that distinction wasn’t clear in the name.
Silver Plume station
The ‘crowd’ waiting to board.
I boarded the train at Silver Plume and we headed south for a couple miles. At that point we disembarked for a guided tour of the Lebanon Tunnel. Our guide was a friendly young lady who was more interested in being funny than providing interesting information. But, I was after more technical information than the average visitor. Near the end of the tour, I ended up answering some participant questions and explaining that smelting lead was an important financial component of the silver-lead mining and smelting process.
After our half hour tour, we boarded the train for a trip down to the Devil’s Gate station, before heading back up the mountain to the Silver Plume Station. I was surprised we never reached Georgetown. 
If you’ve never ridden the train, or want to share the experience with your kids, you’ll probably enjoy this ride and the mine tour. However, I would have preferred to skip the train and get a more thorough mine experience.
On thursday we have nothing planned, except to drive to Colorado Springs, where we will stay a few days.
<– Day 45 – Tue. May 26th: South Park | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 47 – Thu. May 28th: Back to the Springs –>
You might remember the auction that took place on May 18th. Jay Margolies, the owner of the parts and operator of Willys Overland, reported to me yesterday that not much sold at auction. Jay would really like to sell these parts, preferably in large lots. If he can’t find a buyer, he may be forced to send them to salvage (which is not his preference). So, if are interested in obtaining parts, contact Jay Margolies at 419-531-0707.
List of parts.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,900.
Appears in good shape.
“1962 Military Jeep M38-170 Ambulance fully restored. Time to let someone else enjoy it. Has sentimental value. ”
I wonder how well those front mud flaps hold up at higher speeds. Seems they would be flapping like mad.
“This Willy’s Jeep has been fully restored, converted to 12V system and well maintained. The engine and drive train are (to my knowledge) original and runs well. All of the sheet metal is new and has been “rhino coated” underneath and on the floor surfaces on top. All gages work, new upholstery with rear side pads as additional seating, cargo rack, spare gas can, tire, “handyman jack”, shovel, and tow bar.”
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/5045033309.html
