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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 .
Seem to be a variety of parts, but how much value isn’t clear.
“see pictures…all kinds of willy jeep, wagons. truck parts and frames….let me know what your looking for and I can see if its there and take pictures…
there are three frames believed to be jeeps….couple are pretty nice
some trannys, believe there is a winch, and a plow
truck frame and cab
one jeep body on frame….
wagon body…and maybe a wagon frame…”
http://toledo.craigslist.org/pts/4961685532.html
UPDATE: **SOLD*** Was $3500
Not sure if this runs.
“Willy’s jeep. will not respond do e mail”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Doesn’t run, but loks pretty stock.
“1955 m38a1. Jeep… original unrestored condition. Willys , never apart. Engine turns, rolls shows 15 k miles. Not running.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000
“Mechanically perfect, currently registered, clean title, invested way over selling price. This is a 5 speed – 6 cylinder rebuilt Buick motor, motor quiet as a mouse. This Willys is on a Toyota 4×4 frame so it rides much smoother than an old Willys. New full bench seat that reclines and moves forward/backward. Power steering, all gauges work, all electrical works: tail lights, head lights, brake lights, interior lights, blinkers. CHP approved. Everything has been done: front end, rear end, transfer case, transmission, brakes…..no leaks. It is all about gearing, this car will go 70 mph, great on gas. Tires good. Just painted. Well worth it!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(06/25/2014) This doesn’t run.
“For Sale – 1955 Willy’s CJ3B – This vehicle is being sold as part of my Father’s estate. This vehicle is a 1955 CJ3B body on a 1946 CJ2A frame. The vehicle does not currently run. My Father had the main assembly done on the vehicle, but it does need the gas tank plumbed and wiring done to it. I’m also pretty sure it needs driveshafts done for it. Here are some of the components for it that I can recall –
Dana 30 front axle, Ford 9 Inch rear axle, 33×12.50 BF Goodrich At’s, Ford 302 Small Block (rebuilt), Ford T-18 Tranny and an Atlas T-Case. Please contact me and I will answer any questions as best that I can, or setup a time to look at the vehicle yourself. Thanks.”
This just appeared on Facebook. There appears to be a late model CJ-3B brush jeep, a CJ-3A, and a M-38A1. The dark 2A/3A is not for sale. There are supposed to be other parts as well. For those not on Facebook, the seller’s name is Barb watson number and her phone number is 513 304 0141
I’m sorry to report that we’ve cancelled the 2015 Texas trip for the time being. We were supposed to begin the trip April 4th (tomorrow), but Ann’s 86yo grandfather’s health has slipped rapidly in the past couple of days. Hospice assistance is now being provided to him. While his death has been expected for some time, it’s imminent enough that we both feel it is better remain in Pasco.
If we find ourselves skipping Texas this year, we should still be getting to Colorado/Utah/Nevada. There are some places I need to visit and photograph for my current book, so that trip (maybe May??) might be the replacement. Mostly, I’m just itching for a good long trip after being cooped up in my office researching and writing most of the last six months.
The 1966 Volume 12, No. 5, issue of Jeep News featured these photos from Don Pratt’s Pink Jeep Tours from Sedona, Arizona. The company now offers tours in four Arizona locations.
According to this site, Pink Jeep Tours is the oldest continuously operating Jeep Tour Company in the United States. It was started in 1958 by a Sedona Realtor named Don Pratt, who would drive clients to see homes at Broken Arrow Estates. The Broken Arrow tour is the original Jeep tour and is still today the most popular tour in Sedona.Why did he make the jeeps pink? Mr. Pratt got the idea while visiting the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Waikiki Beach, where everything was pink.
Here’s a classic from my childhood. The illustrations were done by B. K. Taylor. and sold in a series of Odd Rod packages that included chewing gum (see example of package at bottom). These certainly remind one of Big Daddy Roth’s illustrations. You can view more odd rod illustrations here.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
(2014-06-19) Here’s an unusual wagon.
“1956 Wills Wagon. 350 Chevy V8 Engine totally redone. Won 2nd place in truck division in only car show attended. Needs minor body work on hood and over right rear wheel well. NO RUST! Comes with extras, new headliner and other items already purchased for truck.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This runs. Looks like a good price. Maybe a Ford GPW?
“Flat fender jeep registered as a 1950 ford. It has a pinto engine. It was rewired some years ago has a soft top and starts right up and drives. It has current non op.”
Fiberglass body? Or is the dash updated?
“I am selling a 1949 jeep CJ3A. It’s regestered as a 1968 since the motor is a chevy 350 with a TH400 trans. Asking for 5500 OBO please call for any questions. Cash only. No scams no money orders. Comes with aditional parts and clean title”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/4957857989.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Just a great looking wagon.
“I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD PART WITH MY WILLYS WAGON. I MADE IT TOO NICE TO TAKE OFF ROAD. PULLED MY AIRSTREAM BAMBI ONCE ON VACATION AND THATS ALL I USED IT FOR EXCEPT PARADES AND CAR SHOWS.
AIRSTREAM TRAILER IS NOT PART OF THIS AUCTION, HAS ALREADY BEEN SOLD.
TOTAL BODY-OFF RESTORATION WHICH INCLUDED POWDER COATED FRAME, TOTAL REBUILD OF ORIGINAL 4X4 RUNNING GEAR, GM POWER STEERING, CUSTOM FABRICATED X-MEMBERS, 8000 POUND WARN WINCH WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN USED, CUSTOM FRONT BUMPER AND WINCH MOUNT AND BUSH GUARD ALL SILVER POWDERCOATED THEN CLEARCOAT POWDERCOAT. BODY HAS BEEN PAINTED WITH PPG URATHANE SINGLE STAGE WIHTOUT ANY CLEARCOAT, COLOR IS CORVETTE SILVER AND WHITE. COLORSANDED AND BUFFED INSIDE AND OUT, ENGINE BAY WITH SAME DETAIL AS OUTSIDE.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
Runs and drives. Includes overdrive.
“Running and Driving Original CJ2A. Has period correct Warn Overdrive & Blanton Steering upgrades. Mileage is correct, Body is in good shape and original. Can be restored or driven just as it is now. It has a CJ3 windshield on it now but I can include a 2A windshield frame in tough shape with the vehicle. New Brake lines & Master Cyl”
Given the half top, there seems to be value. Starting bid is $900.
“I am selling a 1954 Willys Jeep. Jeep is in need of work to get it running but many original parts are included. Jeep has plow frame but no plow. Frame is in good shape. What you see in the pictures is what you get with the jeep. Tires are flat so buyer is responsible for transporting jeep from location. Jeep has original title.”
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Runs and drives.
“1949 willis jeep rough body great drive train 3 spd man, high/low, 2wd/4wd almost new 235/75/15 tires clear title $3000. Need money 4 daughters wedding.”
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4958936993.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000
It is missing steps.
“Garage kept for past 15 years, less than 5000 miles on rebuilt motor (flat head 4), transmission, transfer case, steering box. It has had new stock springs and up graded brakes to 11″. Tow bar and 3000 lbs winch comes with it. Nice seats out of a Honda accord.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2100.
It’s a project.
“1946 Willy’s Jeep with a Chevy Small Block V8. Jeep has been partially broke down to restore but I just don’t have the time to do it. Will consider a trade for a running Jeep or other 4×4 vehicle.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $1000.
Includes front clip.
” have a Willy’s jeep fiberglass tub for sale with front clip grill and windshield I started this project last fall but decided not to finish it . I’m looking to get 1.000 for it or a fair offer I’m also up for traids or barter I have all sorta of hobbies and wants you may have something that may spark my interest I’m easy and fair to work with I like boats cars trucks ATVs motorcycles hunting and fishing gear toys music”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(01/30/2015) Converted to four wheel drive.
“1976 DJ5D Mail Jeep. 3000, or best offer.
Professionally converted to four-wheel-drive.
Parts only, no title.
Runs, drives.
Some minor issues, cracked glass etc.
Chevy 305 V-8 with Holly carburetor.
Automatic trans, manual transfer-case.
5 brand new Grabber tires! Only driven two days, less than 100 miles!
Spare aluminum radiator, plus most of the parts to add power brakes.
RIGHT HAND DRIVE.
These are getting rare, and have become popular “rat-rods”. Raise it, or lower it.
Use it instead of a much more expensive “gator”.
Turn it into a mud-buggy. Fix it up a bit and use it for a mail or paper route!
Frame and tub/body are in good shape, very little rust. Some door seals replaced. Other seals come with but not installed.
Please,….I do not need help selling, will not ship and will only accept cash in person.
I spent last night with Ann at the Moisture Festival, an annual four-week run of comedy and variety acts that is the largest in the world (four those four weeks anyway). My aunt suggested we go and, since it was Ann’s birthday (and I’m an admittedly poor present buyer), going to see some live performances seemed like fun AND made for a great birthday evening. Yes, she’s an April Fool :-), but I’m not fool to be with her!
There were comedy acts, singing, acrobatics, juggling, and just plain silliness. If you are in Seattle during the festival I highly recommend it.
Charles forwarded a variety of jeep images.
Paddy Mayne and SAS May 1945
John Coleman
Can you imagine driving through that?
Well hidden jeep.
British forces D-day — jeep has some interesting mods.
Valkenburg, Holland
Valkenburg, Holland
Marine Corp in Holland
Marine Corp in Holland
Watching planes take off.
A February 9, 1944, issue of the Lawrence Journal-World featured a story about a US Navy jeep rides used to raise money for the purchase of jeeps for the military.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500
(02/03/2013) This looks like it was a nice jeeping jeep at some point. This has the custom dash I’ve seen on some California jeeps.
“1949 JEEP CJ-2A – ROCK CLIMBER OR SAND MACHINE. MISC PARTS AND MANUALS.
V-6, 225 CU. IN, 3.6 LITER SMALL BLOCK BUICK ENGINE CONVERSION.
CHEVY STEERING COLUMN, HURST SHIFTER, COMPLETE SPARE ENGINE & HEADERS.
NEEDS SOME TLC. FUN PROJECT.”
