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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7950.
Looks nice.
“1963 Willys Pickup (Jeep) in very good condition. 1974 Chev 250 inline six in excellent condition. New Edelbrock carb, Mallory ignition, headers, new mufflers. Chev 4 speed and transfer case. All in great working condition. Comes with newer front Axel with new disc break setup. Also comes many new parts not installed. Great truck. Gets lots of looks.”
UPDATE: Dan forwarded me the wagon’s plates.
Dan spotted this wagon. He wrote, this ’57 has the rear ambulance doors of a Parkway but the regular side windows of a wagon. It has the GSA plate on the glovebox; maybe it’s a special order?
“1957 willys jeep station wagon almost restored just needs paint and interior. has electric windows, power steering , new brakes and master cylinders, new shocks with a 4 in lift kit , new 8000 lb winch , wire kit , tires and rims , mufflers , radiator , battery , clutch , runs good, starts right up, little smoke when you start it up , has a 283 v-8, runs smooth on highway”
http://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/4911271785.html
Serial number appears to be 4168 32583. The prefix should be five digits. Working backwards, the it is possible the ‘8’ refers to 4×4 and ‘6’ refers to the L-head six. The ’41’ could refer to a wagon. Maybe the ‘5’ that should be preceding the 4186 is covered?
The government plate serial number of 32583 matches VIN plate. There is not stamp indicating the military branch served by this jeep. Date of Delivery was July 1957.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,000.
(02/14/2015) Has a variety of updates.
“offroad and trail rides and around local town is what this was built for. pinto 2300 4 cyclinder, 3 spd manual, lock out front hubs, locker front and limited rear, etc…..”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/4970055544.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
It’s missing the parking lights and emergency brake. The rear floor might have been replaced as well.
“Runs and drives good. Has new tires. Also have the original top with the doors. Asking $6000.00 but willing to negotiate a little.”
This has an early windshield with the square bolt heads. Without the hubs or indents, the windshield may not be original to the jeep.
“1946 Willys Jeep. Good condition, solid body, unmolested. This jeep is all original, only things that are not oem is the roll bar added for saftey (these jeeps didn’t have any roll protection), a 12v conversion for more reliable starting, and modern tires. Motor is all original, original glass is intact. Odometer reads 10xxx.”
http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/4967620666.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $15,000. Note the Willys Truck cab.
“CUSTOM BUILT…
1948 WILLYS JEEP CAB
454 BIG BLOCK CHEVY…
4,000 MILES ON ENGINE AND TIRES
4 SPEED TRANS
4,000 WATT GENERATOR”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900.
Both are projects.
“2 CJ2A jeeps. The nicer of the two has a title. Both engines are stuck from sitting. The nicer has a good frame and not horrible sheet metal. Mostly complete under the hood. Transmission shifter moves in and out of gear. Rolls easily in neutral. The second is for parts only. Body is very rusty. Good donor for spares. You are buying both jeeps for this money. I will consider separating and or parting out the tough one.”
Looks pretty rough.
“This is definitely a project car / truck . Would also be good for parts. Not sure of the year (since I am posting it for a friend). Jeep FC 170 Forward Control four wheel drive trucks were made between a 1956 and 1965, owner to give you details please call. Owner may be able to help deliver truck if local, if not… for a fee.”
http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/4969857782.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
May be some parts value?
“I have two Willys flat fenders for sale. One is a CJ 2A (pictured below), and the other is a basket case CJ 3A with a sand blasted and etch-primed frame.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100
May be some value here.
“Need to sale this Jeep Project and I do mean project so can start another project. It has a tranny and no motor presently it had a small block chevy. window is busted and it has headers with it also. 33 inch tires with awesome tread.”
No pics provided.
“1943 Willys Military Jeep. Original. Needs some restoring but good bones.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/4970177950.html
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“Cleaning out barn loft. Numerous parts for 1948-51 Willys Jeep/ Jeepster/ Truck
3 front fenders (2 left and 1 right. 1 left has rust but repairable)
1 grille with headlight buckets
3 chrome bumpers
1 retractable roof frame
1 drivers door (bare, no hardware/ glass)
3 Seats (2 front 1 back, upholstery is in good condition)
4 seat cushions in gray upholstery
1 bare front seat frame and 1 bare back seat bottom frame
4 15in wheels
1 manifold w/ exhaust pipe
3 instrument/ gauge panels (all glass is good)
2 single barrel carbs
Driveline
8-9 new u joints in original boxes with needle bearings
1 windshield wiper motor
1 turn signal indicator w/ wiring harness
1 fuel pump
numerous trim pieces”
No pics provided.
“rare a l willys jeep made in toledo ohio”
Rims and tires look good.
“Goodyear Terra Tires
31×15.50-15 on 15″ white rims
Fits F150 Ford or Jeep 4×4 w/5×5 1/2 B.P. big center hole”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/4968787633.html
UPDATE: Price bumped to $6000.
(02/04/2015) It appears this has a MB/GPW windshield.
“have a 51 Jeep Willis brakes all new carburetor new all fuel lines new and brake lines seats redone runs and drives great has 50 pounds of oil pressure at idle and. ZERO RUST and working ramsey winch new bedliner”
http://victoriatx.craigslist.org/cto/4969274783.html
These old car magazines are such fun to explore. The August 1953 issue of Cars Magazine had an article about jeeps. The magazine also contained a strange story from Idaho about the Brink and a Half Club, which seems to involve dunking your vehicle into the Clearwater River. While the article claims US95 hugs the Clearwater River for 150 miles, according to wikipedia the Clearwater is only 75 miles long. I think the author may have confused the Clearwater with the Salmon River.
Finally, I’ve also included an odds-n-ends page which includes a Ford automobile testimonial by noted criminal John Dillinger and the earliest example of a double-ender vehicle I’ve ever seen.
This is the full two-page jeep article blended together. The text can be read in the image below.
Page 1 of the article.
Interestingly, no mention of any asian companies jeep efforts mentioned.
No mention of Vic Hickey made in reference to the top photo. This article from Car Craft does a much better job of covering Hickey.
The Ottawa Citizen published an article in March of 1955 about a jeep wrecked by a train. I think we can all agree that the moral of this story is to avoid trains when driving a jeep.
The Portland Swap Meet celebrates its 51st year this weekend (April 10, 11, 12). Billed as the largest parts swap meet on the west coast, the event is hosted by 6 different auto clubs. There will be jeep-related folks there as well. I know for sure Willys America will be attending. As i understand there’s a pretty good showing of other 4×4 parts there, too.
Learn more here: http://portlandswapmeet.com
This is a great photo showing a line of Bantam BRC-60s.
“WWII Line of Bantam Prototype Pre-Willys Jeeps at Fort Benning Orig Press Photo”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
(08/31/2011) The dash on this looks particularly unusual.
“1964 “Kawasaki Green” Kaiser Willys CJ-3B Jeep for sale! Professionally restored, great condition! (More pictures available). Small Block Chevy (V8) with DART heads and Edelbrock Victor Jr Intake Manifold
Holley carburetor
35″ BF Goodrich A/T Tires (35×12.50xR15)
15″ Mickey Thompson Baja Classic style wheels
Fiberglass tilt front end
Custom dash but speedometer needs work
Full custom exhaust, from long tube headers back.
Original Safari Windshield
New Targa Top
Overhauled suspension
New sound system
-Removable face stereo with remote
-4 speakers, 2 woofers (not connected)
-ipod hookup
New drum brakes, fuel pump, gas tank, carb rebuild, starter. (Receipts and records available). Extra parts available.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This looks like an excellent APU restoration project. This O.E. Szekely Mobile APU jeep has the holes in the dash for the extra gauges. Learn more about APUs here. The grille addition isn’t something standard (that I have seen).
“1952 WILLYS 4×4 CJ3A. Great project!! needs accelerate linkage has new uninstalled gas tank otherwise complete. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,500.
Nice looking wagon. This was for sale last year.
“Drive This Rare RESTORED BEAUTY ANYWHERE! It runs with traffic at highway speeds with its 305 GM V8 smooth running engine. Have fun anywhere or it is the BEST BUSINESS ADVERTISING YOUR COASTAL BUSINESS WILL EVER HAVE !
With our 1950 RESTORED WILLYS WOODY WAGON YOUR BUSINESS NAME WILL BE BRANDED INTO YOUR DRIVE BY CUSTOMERS MINDS!
They simply won’t forget who you are, what you do and where you’re located.
Its ready to drive anywhere with its awesome GM V8 engine, 4WD, and sweet shifting AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Drive up to the Post Office or Shopping Centers in this beauty and it all starts!
(SURFBOARD ON THE TOP OPTIONAL),
Your name Custom Painted on the sides, top and rear doors will draw attention, waves and thumbs up to the point you’ll start thinking there must be a “Rock Star” on the top !!!
This is a COOL BUSINESS TOOL BUT I ONLY HAVE THIS ONE. $17,500 or Best Offer…..
Try and find another one in this condition would be like finding a needle in a haystack!”
Lots of updates. No longer 4wd. Looks good.
“Just in time for Spring is this one of a kind 1953 Willys Hot Rod Truck. It may still say 4 wheel drive on the Hood but this bad boy has been transformed from snow plow duty to a bitchin Street Rod. The project started with a super clean stock 53 Willys pickup. The front end received a Mustang II suspension while the rear end came from a Lincoln. Four wheel disc brakes stop this machine like a 747. A brand new Ford 302 crate motor handles the power. the engine was placed as low and as far back as possible which gives this ride great handling. Inside has a bench seat and Jimmy Shine “spiked ball” shifter knob. Easy to drive and very reliable. New Painless Street Rod wiring. all lights, horn, turn signals etc. work as they should.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay for $3700.
Runs and drives.
“Restoration project. This is a truck you can drive while restoring. It has a very strong flat head 6cyl motor that runs great, does not burn or leak oil. No smoke on startup. Strong 3spd on the floor. Working 4wd. Frame is excellent with no rust. New master cylinder and breaks all around, less then 5 miles on them. Cab has a good outside with some rust in normal places. Inside the cab needs some metal work but is restorable with home welder. This jeep has not been on the road as a daily driver for a while so needs to be gone through. I have driven it and it tracks very nice for a 50 year old truck. It is being sold “as is” so please feel free to ask any questions you may have. I can email you more pictures if needed”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/14/2014) “1951 CJ3A NEW SEATS, STEREO,HEATER. REBUILT TRANSMISSION,OVERDRIVE WITH LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL IN FRONT. 134 4 CYLINDER ENGINE RUNS FINE.GOOD TEAL PAINT AND GOOD TIRES AND BRAKES.ROLL BAR AND TOW BAR. REAR HITCH. GOOD REMOVABLE TOP.REWIRED AND UPGRADED TO 12 VOLT WITH ALTERNATOR.”
http://wyoming.craigslist.org/cto/4967359295.html
