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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.
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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 $800.
It’s a project.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A, Needs Motor, Set-up for a Chevy 4 Cly. Has 4 Speed Trans, Transfer Case, Lifted, Project, Selling as Parts, No Title. “
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
Seller hopes to sell altogether.
“I have for sale a bunch of 1940ish jeep willy parts. Most are new in original boxes along with a few used parts. We have written down most of the part numbers and desciptions of what we have, there is too much to list so please contact me for more information. Looking to sell everything as one whole lot but may consider parting out.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer
“Hi I’m selling a California rhd mail jeep.
Fair condition has some rust(shown in picture)
Motor turns on, and car drives.
If you have questions don’t hesitate to contact me
Taking any reasonable offers, but don’t insult me with lowball offers. Serious buyers only please”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
“1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A Nuts and bolts restoration. New tub, rebuilt engine and trans. OD paint and military markings. Military NDT tires. Mock up .50 cal machine gun can be displayed ala Rat Patrol. $15K in materials put into it. That said, I will have to take a loss, I understand that. Make a reasonable offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(09/15/2014) Runs and drives.
“Overall good condition. Starts, runs, yard drives, 4 wheel drive works. carb just rebuilt but needs fuel pump. All doors and windows work, all glass is good, needs brake work and body work. Frame is solid. Has plow frame and custom made welders flatbed body, No title. Mostly complete but is missing a few things such as passenger seat. I wanted the start the work but I am now moving and didn’t want to get half into it and leave a mess for the next guy. It is here for you in original condition.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(09/18/2014) Runs, but doesn’t stop.
“1961 FC150 Jeep Willy’s
Runs and drives
4cyl Hurricane
4×4 works
Original everything
Custom wood flat bed
No brakes “
http://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/4660347681.html
Marc from South Africa forwarded some updated photos of his 1/2-sized CJ-2A. Looks great Marc!
Richard owns several types of jeep trailers, but this rare Sterling Trailer just might be the most unique. He just got done sanding and repainting it. There’s very little information on the web about them and what I found I put together in this Sterling-related post. Thanks to Richard for sharing pics of this unusual trailer!
James has been busy attending the College of Mines in Golden, Colorado. But, he had time to drop us a note. He writes, “I saw this Gem today. I was on my way back home from school while this drove past me. It’s a 1950 Willys CJ3A with an overdrive unit just like my old 3a. It is in amazing condition and runs like a champ. It’s good to see it still on the roads in Golden. For a moment I thought it was my old 3A! ”
This is probably a rare shirt, because few people would be caught dead wearing it. I’m one of the few nuts who would wear it.
“Up for auction, a great looking
Nicole Miller Shirt, designed in limited quantities in 1996
Great colors, western desert motif with Big Wampum Motel, Jeeps, Buffalo, Cowboys, Cattle Skulls
Size LARGE
In excellent pre-owned condition
Please note the measurements for an accurate fit
Underarm to Underarm: 26″
Neck seam to hem: 29″
5 button placket ; straight hem, matched pocket
From smoke-free home”
View all the information on eBay
Between the headlights and the bantam-like sides, this looks like a Bantam-inspired toy to me.
“Offered is a vintage, 1950’s “Thomas Toys,” military police jeep w/ rare trailer. Trailer is the real value here, no doubt. Chief is approximately 4 inches and overall length while trailer is approximately 3.5″ in overall length. Jeep is missing siren, windshield, figures etc….
Trailer is intact and has seen little, if any use.
Colors are vibrant.
The only discrepancy is that One of four plastic tabs that hold the axle in place are broken. Please see photograph”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
Looks solid.
“I am selling my 1948 Willys Jeep CJ-2A. I built it out of parts from a friend’s barn and got it back on the road, but I have no place to 4-wheel it, so I’d like it to move on to someone who can use it right.
New parts:
Brake system – master cylinder, lines, brake switch, hoses, wheel cylinders, pads, e-brake cable
Gas tank and sender
12V Alternator, Wiring harness with turn signals, headlights, tail lights and horn
Plug wires, dist cap, coil and ignition switch
U-joints and diff/trans case seals
Seat cushions and steering wheel
Complete exhaust system
Temp gauge and sender, speedometer and cable, voltmeter
Clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing
Electric windshield wiper
UPDATE: Was $1000. **SOLD**
Runs and drives!
“1964 Willy’s Jeep with an F head engine. Starts, runs, drives and stops. Body is rough, rusted. Has snow plow with hydraulic angle and down pressure. Asking $1000.”
Doesn’t run, but looks sound. I like the vintage top.
“Fun vintage jeep!
Not running. Rebuilt body late 1970’s and put in barn storage in 1985. 4 F-134 engine with 3 speed transmission. Body in good condition. Canvas top in good condition. Roll bar added during restoration effort in 70’s. Garage kept!
Photo taken the day it was pulled from the barn, complete with 29 years of dust!
Lost the barn storage due to property sale. Need to pass this one on to a real jeep enthusiast!”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4682606040.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $23,500.
The early CJ-5 VIN should read 57548 11040. So, check the VIN closely on this one.
“1955 Willis CJ5-SN#1040…. 1st year they made the surveillan jeeps=23,500.00-Cairo”
Made for parades.
“THIS ONE OF A KIND ARMY JEEP REPLICA WAS BUILT USING A GRADE PLYWOOD ELECTRIC START 10 HP MOTOR , FORWARD AND REVERSE TRANSMISSION ,NEW BATTERY ,RUNS GOOD ,USED IN 4 JULY PARADE, A REAL HEAD TURNER FOR VFW ,AMERICAN LEGION OR ANY ORGANIZATION .HEADLIGHTS ARE FOR SHOW ITS 40 INCHES WIDE,50 INCHES TO TOP OF WINDSHIELD AND 75 INCHES LONG .NOT A TOY GETS A LOT OF ATTENTION SERIOUS PEOPLE ONLY ,INTERESTED IN TRADING FOR OTHER MOTORIZED ITEMS OF EQUAL VALUE ,NO JUNK ,PLEASE DON’T ASK “WHAT WILL YOU TAKE OR HOW MUCH?”COME AND SEE IT TO MAKE A CASH OFFER IF YOU DONT HAVE A TRADE”
http://scranton.craigslist.org/snw/4663198081.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
“1942 willys cj2a body with Chevy 305 V8 4 speed, 20 gallon fuel cell, 4 speed transmission
Ready to be turned into the rock crawler you’ve always wanted
My wife says I have to sell this one before I can get a slower old man type jeep so you win”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.
If it has a rear PTO, I don’t see it installed on the back.
“Jeep Willys motor runs good but not drive able. it has a rear PTO, frame and body are In really good shape not much rust good restoration project or plow truck”
Lots of rust. Includes a M-38 Body and parts.
“48 willys jeep project with parts tub for trade bring all offers”
http://asheville.craigslist.org/bar/4680725550.html
No pics provided and no descriptions.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
“This is a barn find with original CJ2A model 4 cylinder high and low transfer case.
This is rusty but all is there. Extra seat frame. These are getting rare and expensive in good shape.
No title but can apply for lost title.
$1000.00 OBO let’s talk please only serious people only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
“47 cj2b parts jeep flathead”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/23/2014) There looks like value here.
“1953 Willys Jeep less the motor
Needs TLC”
http://poconos.craigslist.org/pts/4678002384.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3450.
(07/15/2014) Are those Allstate hubs? I can’t quite make out the lettering.
“1946 C2 JEEP WILLY. Later Jeep. 4 Cylinder Engine explains bogus clearance box on hood. Hasn’t run in 2-3 years. Should be easy to make roadable”
With the return of cold weather to Alaska, Paul’s back in the garage putting some finishing touches on his long-time project.
Paul writes,
All the wood projects are put away for the winter and I’m back working on the Willys fitting upholstered panels to the interior. Sheets of white high density foam have been cut into the necessary shapes and (depending on their location) either covered with fabric or bonded to .050″ stainless steel. A silver/gray fabric will be used on most of the interior but six panels (three on the left and three on the right) will be attached to metal pieces for extra abrasion resistance in the front seat footwell area. I’ve coated the inside of the Willys with 2 layers of black silicone but I still need to apply the silicone to the open cell interior foam before I can begin installing the upholstery. My plan is to work from the top down so the six overhead panels will be the first fabric covered sections to be installed. Since the silicone takes 24 hours to cure I needed to come up with an easy way to hold these pieces in position while the silicone cured.
The shower curtain rod, oops I mean the upholstery clamping fixture is pressing against the foam block holding the kick panel in position.
The Goddess suggested I lay on my back inside the Willys (just aft of the front seats) where I could hold four panels in position using both my hands and feet. She said 24 hours isn’t that long to stay in one position and after all I’d be laying on my back so it’s not like I’m doing any work or anything like that. Even her offer to bring me some food and a blanket for the night hours wasn’t enough to convince me this was a good idea so I attempted to find a different solution. What I wanted was an adjustable length tube where the clamping force could be increased or decreased as necessary and it should be reasonably cheap. Time to visit Lowes and wander the aisles to see what I could find. The solution to my problem was waiting for me in the bathroom fixtures aisle where I saw a fantastic display of assorted length adjustable shower curtain rods. They were designed as shower curtain rods, they were manufactured as shower curtain rods and they were sold as shower curtain rods but now they were Willys upholstery installation tools. The best part of this deal was the low price of each upholstery tensioner allowed me to buy four long ones (44 to 72 inches in length) and three short ones (24 to 48 inches in length) without spending very much money. I was happy and my back was happy.
Since I was going to be climbing into and out of the Willys a lot I removed the front seats and the fuel tanks so I’d have more work space.
Today I positioned one of the long tubes from the interior of the left side of the Willys, across the transmission tunnel and over to the right side footwell to provide clamping pressure on the abrasion panel. It worked GREAT! There were two more metal clad panels ready for installation (below the door openings) but here I used adjustable clamps along with some small foam board pieces to spread out the clamping force during installation. I’ll send you pictures to go along with my words so you’ll have a better idea of what I’m doing.
Since I was going to be climbing into and out of the Willys a lot I removed the front seats and the fuel tanks so I’d have more work space.
Notice the black silicone trimmed from the edge of the window opening? I still have a little cleaning to do in this area.
To prevent problems with the upholstery I removed the glass from both side windows and the rear window before I applied the black silicone on the interior of these top panels. Not having the glass installed made applying the silicone much easier but I managed to smear silicone where the rubber H channel (used to hold the glass to the metal panels) grips the metal edge. While I let the silicone cure I thought about how I could carefully trim the unwanted silicone from the window opening on the top panels. I could use a razor blade and make the cut free handed but I was hoping to be a little more precise than that so I dug thru my tool box and I came up with a simple but accurate solution. I found an old compass (the circle kind, not the where are we kind) and after removing the pencil I was able to fit a clone of a small Exacto knife where the pencil would go. Using the center pivot as an edge guide I adjusted the blade position by using the knurled knob so the cut would be made slightly past the edge of the rubber H channel. A quick pass around the window opening and the silicone was trimmed back the needed amount.
This little cutter worked great, I lucked out and had a cutter that was the same diameter as the average pencil so everything fit together with no problems.