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Hard to tell how solid this is from the pics.
“1959 Willys Wagon , 6cyl 4×4 original
Asking 2,800 obo feel free to call and ask questions”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/4576341798.html
UPDATE: Was $5000. **Status Unknown**
Neither has a title.
“Willy Wagon And A Willy Truck Both For 5000……No Titles”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was No Price.
Sounds like it has been disassembled.
“This is a 1949 CJ3A that I bought about 5 years ago for $600. I saw it sitting in someone’s backyard and made them an offer. I have pictures of when I found it and pictures of it at home in my drive way. Over the next two years after I bought it I started stripping it down to perform a frame off restoration. I was not able to finish the project and now I have the entire jeep you see in the picture in 500 pieces in my garage. It has the L-134 inline 4 cylinder motor, T-90 transmission, Dana 18 transfer case, front axle Dana 25 and rear axle Dana 44. Everything is original to the jeep. I do have a clear title for the vehicle. Best offer and a trailer takes her home. I could possibly deliver all the parts as long as you are within a reasonable distance of my house.”
This looks solid, but it sounds like the engine was rebuilt, but never got running again.
“L226 Hurricane 6 engine [original] partially installed, not running,
fully rebuilt; honed – not bored, original pistons & con rods, carburetor & distributor
New crankshaft, wrist pins, bearings, gaskets, seals, timing gears, water pump
Fresh valve job w/ new guides & hardened valve seats
sand blasted & painted w/VHT
Converted to 12 volt with new battery, wire harness and electric wiper conversion
3 speed, 4 wheel drive w/locking front hubs, high/low transfer case [original/stock]
Borg-Warner overdrive [not installed]
New drive shaft and universal joints
New front leaf springs
Steering gear rebuilt
Axles; front Dana 25, rear Dana 27
Brake system fully rebuilt w/new lines, cylinders
Fuel tank striped & coated w/ new lines & fuel pump
Seats recovered OEM
OEM radio, not installed
OEM headliner, mahogany side panels [not installed]”
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/4524972971.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Doesn’t run.
“My uncle owned this Jeep for about 10 years and used it once a year to go from Payette to his cabin out of Council hunting. He then bought a Bronco and parked the Jeep. I bought it from him about 1978 and used it for hunting for about 6 years. Then I bought a pick up. When I got the Jeep I put new tie-rod ends in it and ball joints. It had some broken teeth on the ring gear so I pulled the motor and pressed on a new ring gear. While I had the motor out I went ahead and put in a new clutch, pressure plate, and throw out bearing. I had got this done and was starting to hook up the clutch and adjust it when I had to go to work out of the area for a few years. I parked the Jeep with the idea that I would get back to it but never have. For a number of years I would pull the plugs and put oil in the cylinder and turn it over at least once a year but have not done that for a several years. I have lost the only key I had so I put some oil in the cylinders and jumped the starter and it turn over good a couple weeks ago but have not started it. It all original except it is now 12 volts instead of 6 and someone has replace the tail gate with a solid piece of metal.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
This may be worth a look.
“Have a 1948 Willys CJ-2A Jeep restoration project and no longer have time to work on. Have many parts. Call for details!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700
“Project Truck, 4×4, engine and transmission are in place, needs drive line. Has Chevy rear end, the front end is original Willys. Also has original Willys rear end and Chevy front end. Comes with 2 bucket seats that is removed from the truck. All original glass are removed from the truck and stored in garage. Wanted to restored the truck, but it’s just way too time consuming. Asking $2700 OBO.”
UPDATE: Steve let me know that the US Border Patrol Museum has an updated website with more photos. Below are a few historical photos. You can view more historical photos (with cars, jeeps, horses and more) here.
ORIGINAL POST 07/27/2012:
1. A cold day for guarding the boarder.
2. Border Patrol Inspector observing sign of possible illegal border crossers encountered while on Jeep patrol duty near Del Rio, Texas – March 9, 1956:
3. High lookout point overlooking the Rio Grande River, June 29, 1961. [Location is still used to overlook Rio Grande River.]
This is the CJ-2A displayed in the Museum. It looks a little green in this picture, but it’s actually more gray in person.
Tim was at the Keeneland Concours d’Elegance in Lexington, Kentucky, this past weekend. He reports that despite a rainy day, they had a good turnout, including 10 jeeps in the jeep area. Here are some photos he took.
That’s a lot of kids in the jeep!
“This is a Type I Original News Press Wire Service Photograph. Size is 9″ x 7″.”
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The photo of Joe Jackson, Jr., below was published in several different newspapers based on this google search. He must have had a very loving wife to live in a jeep while touring Europe!
According to the article, “Joe is wearing a 64-year-old clown costume that belonged to his late father as he tries out the jeep station wagon he will use for touring Europe. Joe, who carries on a comedy act originated by his father, will use the station wagon for a dressing room and living quarters with his wife.”
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I was debating whether this was a cropped version of Carl Mydan’s Life Magazine photo (seen here at Alex’s Tahiti Pacifique site) or a different photo. I am leaning towards it being a different photo as the angle seems a little higher on this one.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Buz spotted this nice looking Tuxedo Park IV. Looks like it’s a good price, too.
“I have a 1965 Jeep CJ-5 Tuxedo Park Mark IV for sale. This is a rare Jeep with a 4 cylinder engine with a 3-speed transmission on the column. It has 4 wheel drive that works great with Warn lock out hubs. Also has a roll bar. Spare tire is in great shape. The top is in good condition.
23,200 original miles. All original, color white with a black top.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
The engine sure does look nicely rebuilt.
“Up for trade is my 1952 Willys M38A1.
I purchased this jeep in SoCal last year and brought it to NJ when I moved here. This willys is clean and daily driver material. In the past year I have:
Rebuilt carburetor
new fuel pump, new fuel lines & filters. Cleaned out gas tank
New water pump & thermostat
Full tune up
New lightweight land cruiser starter
New headlight switch
Fresh fluids transmission & transfer case
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4600.
Needs a few items, but sure looks solid.
“Here’s a most affordable RARE antique vehicle, made by Willys for farm/ranch use.
This little truck’s teeny 134 c.i. engine runs very well, top speed about 45 mph in high range. Same running gear as a similar era CJ, but it’s mid-engined, giving it great traction in 4wd. The little flatbed has a massive set of springs supporting it, 15″ tires are good, paint/body are decent.
Included is a 6′ Western snowplow, power lift only, that is currently not installed but its frame can be easily re-bolted. With chains on all wheels, I’ve pushed fresh snow high as the windows. The cabover design lets you see right where the blade is, for tight spots.
Strong Points:
Has a high Cool Factor. Everybody likes the Jeep.
Starts right up, and roars right off — is a good runner; a great repair manual and minor spare parts included.
Great running gear — no leaks, brakes are very good (for it’s era).
Driver’s window is just right for hanging your elbow out.
Weak Points:
Windshield has major cracks on the right side and both side glass is plexiglass (been that way since before I bought it in the late 80’s – I did see an ad recently for a cab with intact glass for $100, so this is solvable).
Runs hot in the summer (needs a bigger radiator fan and vents in the bed’s headboard), needs a speedo cable made up.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Looks like a good price. Love the old angle top. Looks like mismatched tires.
“1 owner family owned since new. Only 44, XXX original miles. Runs and drives. Everything in operational condition. Good for hunting and off-road. 3 speed manual, Hi/Low Dif. Call or text with any questions or to make an offer. $3500 obo.”
This is currently on display at the National United States Armed Forces Museum.
“Fully restored 1954 m38a1. Radios not included serious inquiries only. Clear title.”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4559497204.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
This might be a good price.
“Up for sale is my 46 Willys jeep cj with a small block chevy 327ci. The conversion was very well done with manufactured conversion plates (not homemade), motor mounts, correct size radiator. This jeep runs and drive great. I have driven it down the Interstate at 70mph no problem (warn over drive makes a huge difference). Over all I would consider it to be in average shape cosmetically and great shape mechanically. At one point in time someone had spend a large chunk of money on it and rebuilt the entire jeep to be a custom. The drivetrain including axles, transfer case and transmission are out of a 1971 jeep, which means it has the very rare DANA 44 with one piece axles. I pulled a valve cover and the engine is very clean which leads me to believe the engine was rebuilt when conversion was done. As far as everything different it has from stock…
– SBC 327 Chevy
– Aluminum intake
– 750cfm carb
– MSD coil
– MSD distributor
– Oversize radiator
– WARN overdrive
– 3 speed tranny
– Dana 44
– New roll bar
– 31’s on chrome rims
– Steering stabilizer
For being a 1946, there is minimal rust. There are no rust holes on the exterior of the body, just a few surface rust spots. The only major rust hole in the jeep is in the floor of the tool box. The paint is not perfect by any means but is not horrible. There are a couple heavy bondo spots. The last issue with the body is the floor boards have kind of been piece together, it is real cheap to buy new floor boards though weld them in. I have brand new Goodyear wrangler tires going on it this next weekend. Also I have a nice one piece steering arm that I will include with it. Jeep only has a bikini top but that’s all you need on a classic. The jeep has been stored inside.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
I don’t think they came out of the factory this straight!
“• Totally reconditioned; asking $4,000
• Bantam Serial No. 68238
• Date of Delivery: 4/28/45
• Frame No. 136121 Stamped under LF Spring; Hanger American Central Manufacturing Co.
• Everything is original except floor, sides, ends, and top pipe which are all new
• Has F-script brake drum and left tail light
• New tires, brake cable, wiring, and drain plug
• Not correct are reflectors, safety chains, and not sure about the wheels, maybe they were not combat wheels in 1945
• Some pitting on frame and springs
• This restoration was done with care. Another project I completed, a 1950 Willys truck that you can view, is in the 2014 Kaiser Willys catalog, page 134 (they put wrong name and truck); or Kaiser Willys blog jeep of the week, Number 122
Bill of Sale Only. Can help deliver for gas.”
Maybe a former fire jeep?
“In excellent condition must sell. The jeep is in excellent conditions as it is garage kept. It
s red with Black top and interior. Manual transmission Low Range Mid Range High Range Transfer Case with Locking Hubs.”
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/4580857782.html
UPDATE: Was $6000. **SOLD**
Has a variety of updates.
“1950 Willys cj3a fully restored with original motor and trans. 4cylinder flat head. Manual transmission with new clutch. 4×4 new lockouts. All new brake lines and shoes. New tires and rims. New winch. All shackles rebuilt and lifted. All new u joints. News seats. New glass. New gauges. Updated to 12 volt gm charging system with painless fuse box. All new lighting. Horns. Dual exhaust. Rebuilt carb. Msd coil new plugs wires cap and rotor. New paint also painted underside. Cb radio. Rollbar. Painted frame and axles.”
UPDATE: Was $15,000. **Status Unknown**
This militarized CJ-2A looks solid.
“I had long wanted a Jeep MB like the one I used during the Korean war. I have restored several vehicles through the years and in 1994 I began searching for a Jeep to restore. Turns out these Jeeps are quite rare, and even those few I found were never exactly equipped like that Jeep.
At that point I decided the only way to duplicate that Jeep was to build one. I started with two parts Jeeps (a non-titled 1945 and a titled 1946) and went about testing the condition of components, disassembling the parts, cleaning and painting and listing those items I still needed. All original Willy’s engine and running gear are retained. The bodies of my donor Jeeps were fairly rough and the decision was made to fit it with an exact duplicate, all steel reproduction Jeep MB body. It is absolutely rust free. This Jeep is Michigan titled as a 1946 Jeep.
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $1000.
Runs and drives with updated motor.
“71 american general postal mail jeep with a 96 chev. s-10 motor has air conditiioner am/fm/ cd player and kinda pink 1 of a kind asking1000.00″
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.
Listed as a 1945, I don’t see anything that would suggest it is that early.
“1945 Willys CJ2A runs great. Small block Chevy. New brakes.”
Tim spotted this jeep for sale last weekend. As you can see in the photos, the body is a custom replacement body. Tim notes it looked well done. If you are interested in the jeep, leave a comment below and I’ll get you in contact with Tim.
