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UPDATE :Price dropped to $8000.
(11/09/2022) Roger Martin spotted this oddly-modded CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1151478875454426
“CJ-2A Runs great”
The body has some unusual mods. Lacks a title.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/560786232528963
“This is a project jeep to finish has all original parts 4cyl motor runs great but has weak cylinder in back of motor it takes little to get driving up to speed but it runs good new water pump,distributor,coil,battery,carburetor,plugs,wire’s,fuel pump,3speed manual transmission shifts good,lock hubs up front,4wheel drive differential transmission good so jeep needs to be finished lights work some.the only thing you need to do is when ready to get tittle bonded in your name”
Happy New Year 2023!
Normally I write a large rehash of the previous year, then provide previews for the coming one. However, jeep-wise I didn’t do a whole lot in 2022, other than post to eWillys every other day or so. I expect the posting trend to continue, that of new content every other day or so. What I really need to do is downsize my server (it’s $100/month), and move as much good content to a place where it can be preserved (though I am not sure where that will be). But, I don’t expect to tackle that task anytime soon.
For the most part, our winter and spring 2023, will mostly involve us staying around our place. With the new lighting (see below), I should be ready by early next week to begin work on the racer again. We also have one quick trip planned for 2023, a jaunt to the Southwest, to hopefully pick up a new jeep (we still need to test drive it). Assuming everything goes as planned, I know you all will be excited to see what we get.
In other news, one thing I’ve been wanted to do since we bought this place is replace the dying fluorescent lights in the shop with LED lights. Well, yesterday I began that process.
I was going to rent a lift to do it, but then I realized I could use my tracier+fork lifts with a tall aluminum ladder to reach the lights. You may notice that the ladder is strapped to the forks, which made it feel very secure (the garage floor is sealed and kind of slick as a result, so securing the ladder was important). The whole setup worked really well and was simple to reposition.
I elected to go with the LED replacements that removed the ballast and required rewiring, but in the end I felt they would be the simplest (no more ballast) to maintain. To complete the replacement, besides the lights, I also had to buy replacement holders. So, I swapped out the old holders, wired up the new ones, and inserted them where the old ones were.
For bulbs, I went with stock# PLTS-11961 from https://www.1000bulbs.com
5400 Lumens – 42 Watt – 4000 Kelvin – 8 ft. LED T8 Tube Lamp – Type B
And for new holders I went with these from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XT7ZJLV
Nate shared a CJ-5 he put together for his tracks (he said it was a pain to remove them from his other jeep, so he has a jeep that will remain tracked. It sure looks like it works well!
Mike shared this video show RowdyWelder’s track-equipped flat fender tackling the snow.
Roger Martin shared this French jeep with a Gevarm mark on its underside. I haven’t seen another one of these. Given the box shows the jeep 1) in olive drab, 2) with a trailer, and 3) with armaments, I am wondering if this jeep should have those extras and be painted olive drab?
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“A STUNNING FJ FRANCE JOUETS MADE IN FRANCE DIECAST METAL WILLYS JEEP IN FIRE DEPT. LIVERY – “POMPIERS”.
VERY RARE IN MINT CONDITION IN GOOD ORIGINAL BOX – JUST BEAUTIFUL –
FROM THE 1960’S – EXTREMELY RARE – TRY AND FIND ANOTHER ONE IN THE WORLD LIKE THIS!”
Toms spotted this early Commando with a half cab.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1261181081100408
“1967 jeepster commando half cab. Original engine and body. Updated steering box, electrical including Bluetooth radio and 3 wire alternator and guage cluster, brake cylinder. Vehicle has been gone through bumper to bumper and is in great running order. I have flat tow bar for it but removed it once I started driving it regularly”
Andy spotted this parts or project. I am unclear how to interpret the latter half of the description??
“Needs compleate restoration cole ate car a L drive train in car”
UPDATE: First posted October 15, 2017.
The February 1955 issue of Kaiser Willys News showcased a mail carrier who put 138,000 miles on a wagon in the Idaho/Yellowstone area.
Bill shared this rare UAZ for sale. It’s supposed to be a zero mileage vehicle. The buy-it-now price is $29,900. I don’t know if that is a good price or not.
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“A true Soviet Army SUV, this particular one is very rare due to the fact that it has no mileage, it was Army conservation and later purchased by former army general who kept it in climate controlled garage until we bought it and imported into the US. All export and import duties are paid; it is now titled in IN and can be registered in any state in the US.
It’s practically like new with very few flows that I tried to show in pictures.
The 2.5-liter inline-four features a single carburetor and sends power to the rear or all four wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a twin-stick dual-range transfer case, making it very versatile.”
Looks good, though it has some incorrect rims. It is part of a New Year’s Auction: https://www.kandbauction.com/auctions/detail/bw93661
https://chattanooga.craigslist.org/ctd/d/mountain-city-1943-willys-mb-4×4-army/7570131266.html
“This Willys is in our New Year’s Online Auction. It will be sold to the highest online bidder.
Online bidding starts to close at 6pm on Sunday, January 1st. www.kandbauction.com
Jeep has been restored to Military Specs with a couple of modern updates. It has the original hood numbers. Motor is 134.2 CC Flathead Military Version. It has been converted from a 6 volt to a 12 volt electrical system and converted from a floor mounted starter pedal to a key start. Battery is like new. All gauges have been replaced. Odometer shows 123 miles since restoration. Starts and runs good. Tub is not original. Vehicle is sold with a bill of sale only.
Preview is available Dec 26th-31st in Clayton, GA. 10am-6pm Mon-Fri; 11am-3pm Sat.
We are a family owned online-only auction house located in the beautiful northeast Georgia mountains. We have weekly online-only auctions where EVERYTHING starts at $1 with no reserves. You can get registered and bidding in less than 10 minutes. Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding bidding or merchandise consignment at 706-746-5479. Thank you and Happy Bidding! Bryan K. Snyder Auctioneer: GAL: AU002951, NCAL: #10649. The K And B Auction Company: GAL: AU-C003074”
Rough, but may have some parts value.
https://merced.craigslist.org/pts/7564961730.html
“1942 Ford GPW WWII Jeep parts for sale.
This vehicle is in very poor condition. The body/tub is absolutely not restorable. No script.
Here is a list of parts that may be reusable:
– Frame with original serial number stamped on the top of the front drivers side frame rail.
– Front axle
– Steering system
– Transmission and transfer case (condition unknown)
– Spare tire carrier
– Speedometer and possibly other dash components
– Stamped 9 slot front grille (I also have a second front grille assembly for sale separately)
– Headlight brackets
– Front marker light fixtures
– Pedals
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Looks in great shape, though it has been converted to 12 volt.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/7570428492.html
“Jeep M38 for sale. Rust free, garage kept since 1960, by previous owner and myself. Has been converted to 12V, also blinkers and overdrive have been added. 4WD works great, Jeep has no issues and is great condition.”
UPDATE: Post deleted.
The VEC is rough, though seller indicates there is a second body. The GPW lacks a body. Price includes many parts.
“Inherited projects. 46 has a title. They both were running but have been sitting for 20 years. I have body for 46 in garage. Lots and LOTS of parts including 2 additional engines, axels, rear ends, wheels, radiators… literally half a garage full of stuff that i believe goes to one or the other. Price is for everything but you must pick up.”
Someone can use these.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/wto/7570127455.html
“Selling a pair of Willys MB or Ford GPW combat wheels.
These are original 40’s military wheels not reproduction
I only have 2
Asking $300”
Andy shared this project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5560571214053461
“Rust free Arizona willys. Frame off restoration. Runs drives stops brand new rebuilt fresh motor. New clutch new brakes new body mounts.new tank. New lines new bushings new restored radiator. Body is all steel in primer.. Have all pieces to put back together once it’s painted. Bumpers etc… Clean clear ohio title… Rare” 2 door. 2wheel drive model… New wireing new battery. New starter.. Frame n undercarriage clean n painted… Interior is cargo orig wood slat floor… Seats need redone.”
This combo is priced at $500. Unclear if that’s the actual price or a placeholder.
https://knoxville.craigslist.org/pts/d/knoxville-fc-plus-extra-cab/7572144297.html
“1961 FC 170 cab less doors, 1958 FC 170 flat bed truck, poor condition. Bought these ten years ago and never touched them. 1958 L6 engine, T-90 transmission, T-18 transfer case, dana 44 front end and 53 rear end.”
UPDATE: Price now $8480.
(01/05/2022) Looks in good shape.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/d/union-1953-jeep-m38-military-great/7565496002.html
“This is a 1953 Willys military jeep. It is not perfect but has been saved and redone in many areas. Mechanically good it runs and drives. The carburetor has been rebuilt and the jeep has new batteries. The 24 volt military electrical system in intact and most work. An electric fuel pump has been installed. Sure it is old and not a high speed truck. But rolling history in relativly good condition. The jeep is sold with a bill of sale”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $7000.
(12/29/2022) Runs and drives.
“1962 Willys Wagon. Purchased to complete ongoing restoration but life plans have changed. Runs and drives. Took on several local camping trips up nine mile and fish creek this summer with no issues. Needs to be dialed in but runs well.
Has rebuilt chevy 250 straight 6 with paperwork. New radiator. New brake lines and wheel cylinders. New wheels and tires. Stock transmission and transfer case with overdrive installed. New speedometer was installed with new motor with around 300 miles. Vacuum driven wipers converted to electric. 12-volt wiring. Body is very straight. original patina paint. Has some rust on driver’s side quarter panel on edge of fender well, could be repaired or new panels a readily available. No other rust issues including solid floor. New bucket seats installed. Windshield has center crack, also available to replace. I have a bunch of spare parts, including carb, original parts catalog and spare fuel tank and some glass. This was my dream retirement project but won’t have time to finish.”
Listed as a 1942 MB, it seems to actually be a CJ-2A (most likely a ’46).
https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/7565011939.html
“Original Tub & Parts from 1942 Willy’s Overland MB Jeep.
$2,000 obo for all of it.
All original parts. Trying to sell all at once and not part out.
Must pick up and load yourself.
– Tub: Good. Has some rusted areas and degradation in corners. Mostly sound. Still restore-able with work.
– Seats: Good. Reupholstered around 2012. Minor tears. Includes front and rear.
– Hood: Very Good. Cosmetic rust on hinges, but mechanically sound.
– Windshield: Excellent: body is great. Glass has cracks.
– Front grille: Very Good
– Fenders: Good. All 4.
– Fuel tank: Good. No leaks.
– Starter: Fair. Has new brushes, works.
– Carburetor: Fair. Can use an overhaul. Works.
– Rear tow hitch: good condition”
Listed as a 1943, it looks more civilian to me.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/pts/7571711074.html
“Great project. Everything is there.”
Roger shared this Youtube video by RowdyWelder who shares how he rebuilt the badly damaged front frames rails on this old jeep.
One of the tools I acquired a few months ago to work on my cage was a metal chop saw. After doing some research, I settled on the Evolution chop saw, as it had a bunch of good reviews. I found the best price through the manufacturer site itself: Currently it is priced at $379.99
A couple days ago I finally had time to pull it out of its box and give it a test on a piece of angle iron. Holy Smokes! It cut right through the mild steel angle iron, faster than I expected. I don’t know how long the blade will last, but this tool will sure come in handy! It sure beats a hacksaw!!!
I should note that I am just reporting on my experience. I have no association with Evolution nor do I receive anything for promoting this product.
Tom spotted this jeep. This could be a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/617076966888721/
“Runs and drives . Has oil leak. needs tires call or text [hidden information] $$ 3800 firm Needs restored will not respond to is this available no trade”
Tom shared this sign for sale.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1776312639422359
“49 1/2″x 13 1/2″x 8″ 1 original Willys dealership flickering flashing sign”
