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Looks solid. Can’t be too many jeeps in Kenai.
“55 willys for sale no rust rebuilt interior engine runs strong”
http://kenai.craigslist.org/cto/4965534363.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.
(03/24/2015) Still 6 volt.
“64k miles on original flat head 4, 3 speed manual trans and dual stick transfer case. Running gear is mechanically perfect, Clutch was replaced and has less than 500 mi on it. Still original 6 volt battery system with most of the original wiring in tact and floor starting button. Blinkers sand key were added by a former owner but should be easy enough to change or remove. Body is solid with some surface rust mainly in the bed. Has been painted at some point. Have original owners manual as well as defroster and hand crank. This is a CASH ONLY sale, NOT interested in trades. Please don’t waste my time with lowball offers or scams.”
This could use a speedometer.
“You are looking at a 1946 Willys Jeep (CJ 2A) that has been renovated to use and abuse…It has a title, is tagged and insured. This was the jeep that started it all, the first year that the Willys was available to civilians after WWII. All work has been done by a certified mechanic in the last year (have receipts). I’ve been driving it close to every day. 4 wheel drive works fantastically! I’d put this thing up against any Rubicon any day. It is a tank.
No frills on this Willys, but it is a real head-turner. Cruises at 50mph, drives over anything and everything. Lots of fun and is fairly dependable. Has low-back seats from a 52 Willys because they are a lot more comfortable than the original seats. It also has an extra set of tires and wheels (original wheels) All electrical has been converted to 12V… The only thing that it needs is turn signals. Eventually, it would be a good idea to convert the starter to work in collaboration with the key. As of right now, the starter is on the floor. I’ve kept it that way for the novelty of it (and for security…no one would know how to start it, even if they had the key). It’s got some rust and no speedometer, but i’ve accounted for that in the asking price. ”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4966409948.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900. This was last listed a couple years ago in Lake Havasu City.
(06/06/09) There’s been some time and money put into this rig.
“Hello everyone, im selling my 1952 Willys Jeep 4×4. First off the jeep is gorgeous with a full frame off restoration. Everything from the paint, engine, interior and suspension have been done and everything works amazing. Starting with the engine its had a full 350 v8 transplant with 350 turbo transmission with very low miles. There are chrome pieces everywhere and it also has an aluminum radiator with big electric fan. There is absolutely no rust anywhere and the jeep has a custom lift with new springs and near new 33×12.50 tires and custom 15″ rims. The paint is a beautiful white with deep purple flames. The jeep also has custom chrome front and rear bumpers with a full tow hitch. It also has a full length new black top with removable doors and zip down windows. The interior has also been completly redone with black leather seats and looks great. The drivetrain has also been fully redone with 537 gears and a new rear end. There is much more to add and the list just keeps going on with over 12k in receipts. Overall the jeep is brasically brand new and the cleanest you will find at a ridiculously low price.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is an interesting 3B. It’s got a replacement tub. The side bar has an unusual swoop that must act as a step. Labeled a 1951, it might be a CJ-3A chassis?
“You are bidding on a 1951 Willy’s Jeep. It was purchased approximately 3 years ago as the foundation of a custom off-road/rock crawler vehicle. It has nearly new heavy lugged off road tires, custom built roll cage with side skids. The cage and skids were professionally built. The jeep body is in very good condition for being 64 years old. It has a custom gas tank with custom seats (see photos). The vehicle was scheduled for a complete ground up custom build. A death in the family forces sale. It was running and was drove to the spot where it is parked. It has the Commando OHV engine. No Battery … sold as is. Front axle needs differential work. Some other parts are included, top bows/doors/ and a variety of other small parts. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
“1958 Forward Control 150 Jeep 4Cyl, 3SP Trans, 4WD, 4Alum wheels/new tires, new fuel pump, all new rubber weather seals, lots of new parts. The interior needs completed. Has PA Antique tags that will transfer with vehicle. The pictures were photos when registered as Antique all areas of rust was repaired with welded new metal. Looks a lot better now !”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(02/26/2015) Looks like a solid rig.
“1947 Willys Jeep, full top, bikini top, half diamond plate doors, built from the ground up, have pictures of every step, 8000 warn wench, small block chevy 4 speed, racing seats, cb, stereo, not a better type jeep, has a nice tow bar, no rust anywhere. Doctor bills force sale or I would not sell it. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Has a fiberglass body. Appears to have potential.
“1959 Willys Jeep CJ5. Restored. Fiberglass body. Engine rebuilt at machine shop in Leland and Transmission rebuilt by shop in Wilmington. New brakes with new lines and master cylinder. Frame refinished with POR 15. Needs some more TLC but have the parts for most of the work.”
Doesn’t run. No title.
“This is a rare cj6 I have for sale its in decent shape.6 cyl 3 speed needs work does not run but a great fixer upper. no title but one can be applied for.”
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/4967210245.html
This project includes a variety of updates that were intended to be combined into custom off road jeep.
“1951 Willys M38 Tub Fenders Hood Windshield Fenders/Titled as CJ3A
Body metal work done many years ago by Greene’s Panel Works in Maine. Rough, but all steel and in epoxy primer.
CJ2A Grill. NOS M38 headlights/guards
Offset 71 Dana 44 flanged axle. 3.54 new gears/auburn LSD, one new shaft (long side)
77 Dana 30 Big disc brake axle. 3.54
New OME 2.5″ YJ leafs
Late 70s SM465/bell/flywheel
1993 Chevy L35 4.3L V6. 60K miles. Clean. Harness, 2 PCMs, Manual EPROM
Dana Super 18 (big idler)
New Matkins Rock Crawler Stage 2 frame
Novak Chevy engine mount kit
Rear seat
DJ steering linkage (Saginaw)
New Saginaw Steering Box
Other odd parts
I planned on building a off-road usable flat fender Jeep, but I have no time. Look elsewhere if you’re looking to restore a M38. Not looking to part out.”
http://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/4965308245.html
No pis provided.
“Very restorable, rare Jeep or drive like it is. 304 V8, 3 speed, PTO Winch, BF Goodrich tires, needs a gas tank”
UPDATE: Was $5000. **SOLD**
Engine needs work.
“1950 Jeepster complete in good condition. Engine on stand and is stuck looks good though. All parts complete. Good interior. 3 speed with overdrive.”
Might be a good price.
“I have a WW2 mb/cj2a cold weather top. From the 1940’s. It is all aluminum and has all of it’s original glass. One window is broken. Asking $250 obo. No scrapers. Email or text me with any questions you have or to arrange pick up.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/4968364321.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4700.
runs and drives.
“1948 Willys Jeep, 4 wheel drive, 327 Chevy Engine 4 barrel Idalbrock, Big Mudder tires (new), Chrome rims, roll bar fog lights, Many extras. Will let go for $4700.00.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
(03/29/2015) “Description: For sale is a 1942 Willys MB, date of delivery 12-2-42. I brought it home and cleaned it up and thought about parading around after restoration, or even driving it the way it is because it looks evil. Then it hit me that I’m leaving for college in the fall and won’t have the time (or money) this Jeep deserves. I’m finishing up a full restoration now. After the beast survived the war, it was sold as surplus to a farmer in southern Indiana. He used it to pull and haul equipment from his lake house to the farm. Unfortunately it was never titled because there was never a reason to, but I will provide the past two bill of sales and make another highly informative one. The body is rough but savable and the floor is very solid. It has a 2A windshield and CJ rims. Mechanically it has a truck engine and T90 tranny; the engine/tranny is free and was told it last ran about 5 years ago. The frame is very solid and matches the body serial numbers. It has the full floating rear end and correct front end. On the hood the original military numbers are peeking out. This veteran is definitely a candidate for restoration or run it the way it is, there’s something special in a non-restored Jeep too. I hate to see it sitting around for years while I get on my feet and would rather see someone else enjoy it.
I also have a whole original MB front half body leftover from my restoration. The pieces are very solid and have a few little patches on them (inside). Both fenders have surface pitting that can be filled in, and I already filled in the hood. The hood is slightly warped down on the driver side and the grille has a slight bend on the end. On the fenders, the reinforcements aren’t rusted out like most others. As a whole, all these pieces are solid on the usual rotted out places and in great condition. I’d like to get $400 out of them, or would do some trading for an MB canvas top!”
Paul built a heat shield to protect his steering assembly. I believe it’s his last project of the winter. Paul’s putting ‘Knardly Rolls’ to rest until Fall. It’s now time for him and the Goddess to drop the top on the Miata and explore the melting tundra.
He writes, Here’s the heat shield I made to protect the steering assembly from the heat given off by the left exhaust manifold and exhaust tubing. As you might have noticed there’s very little clearance between the heat shield and the steering shaft. A penny will not fit between the heat shield and the steering shaft. The heat shield is .020” stainless and the attach bracket which clamps to the exhaust pipe is .050” stainless.
The decreasing diameter holes drilled thru the attach bracket will allow cooling air to pass behind the heat shield which will help keep the steering linkage from getting too hot. I hope. The brown coating on the brake light switch ground wire attach bolt is a gasket shellac that should prevent water from seeping between the ground wire connection to the bare frame so corrosion is prevented. The exhaust is held to the manifold by silver plated high temperature steel self locking nuts.
An ad for Seagram’s Five Crow whiskey appeared in the December, 1942, issue of American Legion magazine. The illustration is kind of jeep-like.
The American Legion has turned all of its back issues into downloadable documents that are also searchable online. Pretty handy! You can view the entire December 1942 issue here: http://archive.legion.org/handle/123456789/3774
Paul Berry uploaded photos from his visit to the FC Roundup on Facebook. You can visit the Willys America’s page here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Willys-America/172564566099537?fref=photo
Jesse Ybarra’s FC Tour Jeep. Looks great Jesse!
Not much left of that wagon.
“948 Press Photo Dayton Ohio jeep and truck collide. This is an original press photo. Dayton Ohio jeep and truck collidePhoto measures 8.5 x 4.5inches. Photo is dated 11-11-1948.”
Looks solid for the price. I like the old angle soft top.
“1960 CJ5 Jeep (Willys)
198 cu in Buick Fireball
Electronic Ignition Conversion
Electric Fuel Pump
Electric Fan
Headers
Low miles on Engine and Transmission
532 gears
T90 Transmission
Dana T18 Transfer Case (twin stick)
Super Winch Hubs
GT Top
Full Roll Cage
New Brakes
New Battery”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4960031534.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
(03/13/2015) This was for sale a few years ago. It’s a good looking jeep, but also looks like the rims are mounted backwards.
“46 Willies CJ-2
289 Mustang Engine (new ignition components)
C4 Automatic Transmission
New Aluminum Radiator
Removable Tilt Wheel
Firearm Lock Box
6 Point Roll Cage
4 Point Harness
Stereo
All hubs lock out for towing behind R.V.
Dual Fuel Tanks
Heater
Engine Oil & Transmission Temperature gauges
Full Top & Doors (by best top) Bimini top
2″ Tow Receiver
New Battery
Power Brakes
Dick Cepek Tires and Wheels – 75%
Runs strong, not for the timid – Drives down the highway like a new truck.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,500
“1942 Willys MB Jeep (Slat Grill) newer restoration, new body, tires rims (split) paint, exhaust, seats, gages, etc… and canvas, titled as antique, driveable. e-mail for questions. Possible trade for muscle car.”
I thought the paint job and stripes were unusual.
“for sale 1958 willys cj5 jeep. Bone stock it comes with a had top and a soft top and rear seat it is in real nice shape”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4963653768.html
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**
Runs and drives.
“Excellent condition 78 DJ5 jeep. Has new tires. Carburetor has been rebuilt. New valve cover gasket and oil pressure sensor. Starts up every time and runs great. Has brand new humvee or hummer seats. Jeep has been rhino lined inside and out. Has Yakima roof rack basket. All lights blinkers wipers and heater works. Right hand drive is definitely a unique driving experience. It is automatic so anyone can drive it. Jeep is 2wd Great cheap car for someone that needs transportation.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $3900.
(04/04/2015) Looks solid.
“1948 jeep cj-2a 4 cylinder 3 speed, restored about 10 years ago. Thee jeep runs, drives and stops great. All original with 6 volt charging system. 5 brand new tires. Miles are unknown due to age but the motor runs fine and does not smoke. Clean title in hand”
