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Listed as a 1965, this has the WILLYS stamps, which suggest it may have been produced in 1962 or earlier. That said, this has a bunch of mods, so maybe the tailgate and hood are from a different jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/225512643278484
“1965 CJ3B Willys jeep, 350 chevy, 350 trans. Pwr disc brakes, Pwr steering, tilt steering wheel, headers, dual exhaust, dual gas tanks, rebuilt front end”
Bill shared this post. The seller describes it as a 1943 MB with a GPW engine, but the bumper, the took box lids, and the front crossmember all suggest this is a GPW. Maybe the new data tags identify this incorrectly as an MB??
View all the information on eBay
“SALE IS FOR A:
ORIGINAL WWII 1943 WILLYS MB JEEP WITH ORIGNAL GPW ENGINE BLOCK
ORIGINAL CONDITION
RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT. BREAKS ARE LIGHT BUT WORK
PLEASE LOOK AT ALL OF THE PICTURES FOR CONDITION
THIS IS NOWHERE A RESTORED JEEP BUT A REALLY GOOD DAILY DRIVER OR WWII REENACTOR RIG
BOUGHT FOR FILM USE, NOW FILMING IS OVER”
The body doesn’t look too bad. Maybe some value here.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/kingsburg-cj-cj-3b-willys-jeep/7589196591.html
“Here is a CJ3B jeep for sale. I don’t have much info on it. I bought a few years back and I was going to restore it. The tub and parts have some surface rust but still able to be used.
Please look at the pictures and see what parts are available. Selling as a whole. Call me to chat but like a said I don’t have much info”
This looks to be a big project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/875041673743804/
“1945 willys MB survivor jeep. Ready for restoration”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6800.
(11/09/2022) This jeep was previously listed and sold in 2016.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/819575372620371/
“Not the prettiest girl at prom, but runs great and body is straight. Has a few mods: electronic ignition, new plugs, wires, water pump, hoses, and valve adjustment. Two fuel tanks with separate filters and pumps for each. Runs great, have extra set of wheels for fatter off-road tires. Used mainly as an around town runner lately, and for “farm work” (dragging and grading the yard mainly). Willing to consider trades toward rv/toy hauler/concrete work/ paramotor lessons and equipment/etc.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/13/2023) David spotted this unusual combo. It’s a Mighty Mite body on what’s supposed to be an MB (or GPW) chassis.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/camarillo-1942-willy-jeep/7591541202.html
“1942 WW II Willy Jeep left in Hawaii after the war. Body replaced with aluminum body Jeep style. Small block chevy 4 wheel drive, current license.
As Is $3,750.00”
No updates today. I got too busy yesterday with the race jeep. Sway bar is done. The gas tank frame and battery box frame will be done by end of day today. After that, on to the floor and cowl.
Also, last night, we agreed to get a pair of kittens from a friend who fosters cats. We will pick them up after they are spayed next week. Hopefully, that helps Lizzy, as she is still dragging around Tom’s toy and looking for him.
Steve let me know this video of the 2022 Summer Convention had been published.
After our wayward trip to Phoenix, I’m back in the shop making progress on the racer. The rear sway bar has been added and some rear bump stops should be done soon (once I get some more welding rod). That will complete the rear suspension repairs/mods.
Once I finish the mount for the gas tank and battery, the rear area will be complete. Then comes the floors and cowl area, after which is the seats, the wiring (most of it just needs to be re-run), and, finally, mounting, prepping and painting the body. May 1 is still the goal.
Here’s another Fresno jeep with a Muller top.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/fresno-1953-m38a1-willys-jeep/7591424990.html
“53 Willys M38-A1 Military Gunner Jeep. This model has the highly desired heavy duty turret frame because they were often used with a tripod mounted 50 caliber machine gun.
This Jeep now sports a ’69 Chevy 327 V-8 engine w/overdrive, 4-stick shifts (4-speed, 2wd-4wd, Hi-Lo, Overdrive), power steering, power brakes, Warn Locking hubs all around so you can tow it free-wheeling. Two Heaters. An extra external radiator fan. Two gas tanks. New modern fuse box built into custom glove box.
Also includes soft side windows and doors (not shown), roll bar, tow bar, trailer hitch.
Front winch and wipers are not hooked up.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $12,500.
No mention as to whether the trailer is included or not.
“Restored 1949 Willys cj-3a rebuilt 134 go devil flat head, new clutch,breaks,rear locking hubs, new body, new top, 12volt, warn winch, new tires, new upholstery on seats”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $19,000.
(11/01/2022) This nice looking wagon appeared in a music video (2018 Foxheart music video “All My Life” https://youtu.be/jjJ8zK3hCP4?t=157 (beginning at minute 2:37).
https://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/d/eugene-1953-jeep-willys-station-wagon/7593357106.html
“Just on the market. Available to drive home! All new brakes, brake drums, brake pads, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, brake lines as of 2022. Restored in 2012 Engine professionally rebuilt in late 00’s 50,000 miles on odometer (not known whether this is original mileage) ***Only 500 miles since engine rebuild***”
This has been update with a Buick V6 and a 4-speed side-shift transmission.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/kenmore-1948-willys-jeep-cj-3a/7598515874.html
“Buick 225cid V6
Saginaw 4 speed transmission
Warn overdrive and hubs
Seats were out of an old Alph Romeo
Tilt steering
No top, but the frame for the top is there.
Extra hood that is in better shape than the one that is currently on the Jeep.
This was last driven over 20 years ago. It was running fine when it was last parked.
As it’s been sitting so long, it will obviously need to be gone through as far as brakes, fuel lines and tank, etc.
It been keep in garage for all this time.
Tires are cracking and would need to be replaced.
Selling to raise some funds for my folks’ medical bills.
I’m hearing a wide range of what this is possibly worth, so I’m hesitant to set a price right now and will start by entertaining offers.
I will do my best to answer any questions you may have in a timely manner.
Sale will be cash only and will need to be picked up in Kenmore.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
Mike shared this column-shift truck with a hefty tow package. Maybe a modified Canfield tow package?
“1947 Willys Jeep Truck 4WD. First year for the Willys Pickup. This is a former service station truck outfitted with a weld built wrecker. Its got a 4 cylinder F134 engine and a 3 speed column shift transmission. This is a four wheel drive model. It runs, drives and stops. It is still 6 volt but starts up without hesitation. Motor runs smoothly and has little use on it since it was rebuilt. New exhaust system was just installed. The wrecker unit was custom made for the truck and is all hand operated. Boom extends out an extra 5ft. Everything works smoothly and is very overbuilt. Airbags in the rear were added to assist with heavy loads. The truck also comes with a snow plow. Overall the rust isn’t bad except for the rockers/steps on the sides of the cab, they have seen better days. Frame is solid. It will need some work before it is ready to go back on the road but it shouldn’t take much. Sold with with a bill of sale only. No title. Asking $4500.”
Listed as a 1954, this CJ-5 is more likely 1958-1962 based on the speedo. It has a Monroe 3pt lift, along with a rear PTO and some equipment.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/d/hayward-parting-out-or-complete/7597482302.html
“1954 willy farm jeep with pto, comes with auger and plough. Everything is there, but the head is off the motor. Some minor rust on the fenders, extra wheel and theres a hard top, and doors that came with it but i believe it belongs to another postal service jeep. Great project for any jeep lover…”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/01/2022) This repowered truck looks ready to haul stuff.
https://redding.craigslist.org/cto/d/redding-1959-jeep-willys/7594394512.html
“1959 Jeep Willys. Great condition. 85,057 miles. Runs great. We’re moving out of state and trying to downsize. No trades. Cash only.”
No price on this modified Jeepster.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/pts/d/santa-cruz-48-willys-jeepster/7593768846.html
“Restored, must sell, please call for details, no texts, (805) 317- three one 22”
Bill shared this ad for two CJ-5s. The gray one might make a good restore.
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/d/wallingford-1962-willys-jeep-cj5/7598429313.html
“1962 Willys Jeep CJ5. This is a great survivor !! Very straight and complete. The transmission had issues but I have spares to repair it. I also have another CJ5 that will be included.
$ 6900 for both Jeeps and lots of parts.”
Lots of updates to this Suzuki chassis.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/upper-lake-willys-jeep-rock-crawler-1946/7591484266.html
“All Suzuki samurai.1.6L,thorley header,Weber carb,5 speed,6.5-1t-case,extreme duty t-case cradle,ARB air lockers front+rear,4.56 gears,calmini h.d axles,birfield rings,rocky road high steer,rear axle truss,diff pumpkin hats,power steering,power brakes,Jeep wrangler springs,custom drive lines,6000lb.winch,33-10.50-15 km2 tires.
Custom tub,Mojave heater 16,000btu,real windshield wipers,pioneer stereo,audioban speakers,xm radio,custom full roll cage,master craft seats(need new covers),mastercraft 4 point harness,best top tiger top.
Spare tire+mount,ice chest rack.”
Not a bad price for 5 w/ tires.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/d/san-jose-kh-willys-wheels-5×55/7597305530.html
“5 15″ Kelsey Hayes wheels with tubes off my CJ2A. These are getting harder to find. I would keep them but they don’t fit my application. Only 4 pictured but I have a set of 5.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $500.
It runs.
“Willys flathead 4 cyclender runs great. Came out of a 1952 hobart welder generator. $500 obo.”
Maybe someone can use this?
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/pts/d/pacifica-willys-wagon-jump-seat/7598007749.html
“Jump Seat/ smaller size folding seat back
Rough condition, been sitting out in the weather, frame decent, padding, springs, upholstery all Rough. These are very hard to come by, and if you have a Willys Wagon, great to have.
Cash only. Reply by CL email only. I will not respond quickly, but will respect your time when it’s time to meet to complete Sale.”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/arroyo-grande-49-willy-jeep/7598600064.html
“This Jeep has been sitting a long time it is in not good condition I hate to see it rot away if someone is interested to give me an offer please give me a call I am in Arroyo grande behind Lopez Lake”
Seems worth a look.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/lakewood-m38a1-jeeps/7589843623.html
“2 Jeeps with enough parts to build one with extras. Both have a titles. Full arctic top with original wooden doors, winch, Body on the complete jeep is rough and probably not usable except for parts. It’s still 24 volt and is basically complete as shown. Everything pictured plus tons that has been in dry storage for Atleast 20 years. Included but not pictured is an extra usable long block, several transmissions, several transfer cases, rebuilt front and rear axles, gauges, steering parts, rear seat, pedals, and tons of misc This is all the pictures I have and I will not dig individual parts out of storage to take more. This is a project I will never get to. $1500 for everything must take all.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/08/2022) This flattie with what looks to be a replacement body has some Dec 1941 data tags.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1061683957846683
“1941 Willys Jeep
Stock
4 cyl flathead
Manual over drive
Bigger drum brakes
Carb rebuilt in 2018
Bimini top and Full leather top with doors
Warn winch”
UPDATE: This was originally published Aug 30, 2013.
Famous barnstormer and racing pilot Roscoe Turner endorsed the jeep in this 1946 letter.
