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UPDATE: Was $1500. Now on eBay
“A very rare and early pair of WWII Military Burma Jeeps. These were purchased by my grandfather over 40 years ago, probably off of the local Navy base auctions. One has original flat head motor, other has a different looking motor. Would be great for parts or to restore. A rare old truck!”
View all the information on ebay
UPDATE: Still Available
“1946 Willys jeep with good tires and engine. Does not leak any fluids. Engine is a strong 4 cylinder willys jeep original with 12 volt conversion. Do not have a title but will give you a bill of sale. We have owned it for over 40 years. It will need three new brake cylinders. I have the split window frame, it is not in the picture $1500 cash or trade only. I would trade for decent 17 or 18in 2009 wrangler rims and tires. no scammers and no calls after 9PM. No help selling! Rims and tires must be the aluminum. No steel wheels.”
http://jonesboro.craigslist.org/cto/5363550227.html
If you live in or are visiting the Philippines, you might consider dropping by the Sarao Jeepney Factory in Las Pinas, Philippines. Started by Leandro Sarao, the company has been building jeepneys since 1953. The factory is open to the public. There’s a short description about the place from the Trail of Asia travel blog.
Las Pinas is south of Manila. If you are north of Manila, you might check out M.D. Juan, which is in Caloocan City.
Uploaded in 2010, this disassemble/assemble of this ‘Jiffy Jeep’, unlike this competition video and this parade demonstration, shows the action from the front, giving a different view onto this unique performance.
I was out shopping in Kennewick on Thursday when I ran across this hard working wagon. The owner must have been busy in the nearby Target Store. The carrier on top of the wagon held two ladders, rope, lights, and a tube.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $700.
“42 willys WW II Jeep [No motor or transmission] body is a little rough but doesn’t seem to have much rust. It had the original flathead when I got it about 15 years ago. It has been sitting for years and a lot of the parts walked away.t”
The M-170 runs.
“ok i have 2 army jeeps the first jeep is an m38a1 its a 1954 it does run its the red one with white hood and I started restoring it but don’t have time to finish it needs work AND I HAVE THE TITLE! the second is a 1954 m170 front line field ambulance they are very rare I have been torn about keeping or selling this but im headed off to colledge and my parents said it has to go or they are scraping it while im gone so please save them. I HAVE THE TITLE FOR THIS ONE TOO!!!! this one runs is still military 24 volt has some rust in the tub but runs fine included in this is all the spare jeep parts I have including 2 gascan holders spare motor mounts and spare suspention bars a few other odds and ends both steering wheels are probly a 7 or 8 out of ten i have to get them gone i love them but i cant see them crushed i want 1150 for the m38a1 and 1750 for the m170 sadly i don’t have the ambulance parts i may be willing to negotiate the price if truly interested and you will have to come pick them up i don’t have a trailer you can reach me at (803) 730 55 one seven i prefer text.”
http://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/4251640104.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Looks like it runs and drives.
“50 Willys Jeep. Needs some TLC. Good condition. New wire harness, 12 volt system. Has top and doors”
Joe forwarded this engine for sale on eBay. Local pickup only (Ohio).
“Up for your consideration is a Willys L-134 engine ser # MB334904 . I bought it just in case I was going to assemble a WW2 jeep. This engine has the Military Standard oil filter, Crank start nut, Lower Pulley guards, WW2 primer fuel pump. It has a Gpw script oil pump, original water pump with no holes (civilian has heater ports). It also has the WW2 jeep steel radiator hose sections. Was told the brown bakelite distributor cap is rare. It appears that the head is a Gpw as you can see a Gp under the oil filter bracket. It will turn with a wrench on the crank start nut. With the prices on these going up This would make a good place to start for your jeep. If you priced a carb, intake/exhaust manifold, Distributor and so on you will see that this will make a good buy. This could be used also for the Ford Gpw”
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Looks like this has new tires.
“Jeep By itself.. is 7500
Has a Buick V6… Runs Very nice and smooth..
12000 k winch ..
Has good tires… 90% Tread..
Original Seats… great shape…
Locker
4 wheel hubs… all four lock and unlock…
Elec. Ignition
body … really good… not perfect… but as you see in the pics.. it’s pretty straight…
Used mainly for deer hunting..
bed liner inside…
3 spd… w/538 gears… great wheeler…
Model 18 T Case…
916 208-0727…
Comes with matching Willys Bantam 1942 trailer… 2800 by itself…
Current reg and title…. in hand….”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4230779406.html
No pics provided.
“World War II project jeep, not a willy’s a Ford jeep, still have script on firewall, the tub is gone, but the frame is strong and good for restoration, has axles, drive shaft, t-case, tranny, parts jeep motor, bell housing. Some misc jeep and ford GPW parts as well.
Great start for a father son project.
Can deliver for a slight fee.
Will trade for firearms, 7.3 Powerstroke parts, trailer, camper, or make offer”
This may be worth a look.
“1947 willys jeep. Title Minimal rust, good project jeep flat head 4 cyl all original. Call if interested. 573-366-3254”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4246646031.html
Stuck in first gear.
“Good engine, stuck in 1st gear, not all the gauges work and needs key”
http://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/4250540295.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
This is listed as a 1942 Ford, but I don’t see either ‘1942’ nor ‘Ford’ anywhere. I like the rims.
“Engine went bad a few years back good running gear no rust in the tub great builder have many spare parts to go with it
Pair of front and rear axles
Transmissions and transfer cases
Windshield frame front fenders also just not in the pics”
This could restore nicely.
“1948 Willys Jeep truck 4 by 4 1 ton completely original el 134 go devil engine 3 speed transmission with PTO runs good register till next year and the VIN number is correct on the title body is clean straight”
http://susanville.craigslist.org/cto/4229201770.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer
Engine is not running.
“Here we have a very solid 1949 Willys Jeepster ( Arguably the most desirable & loved American autos ever made, only about 9,000 Jeepsters 4 x 2 were made between 1946 & 1949 ) this one with a Buick V6 transplant & two speed power Glide! Car was restored about 12 years ago. We to tooled around with our kids in her for about 6 summer but now car is not running, I believe it has a bad ground somewhere -car is dead when you turn the key. Very hard to find a Jeepster in this good a condition – but will certainly need some TLC – some minor body work & a new Vinyl a top will definitely be needed. Note: I do have a set of the original rims.
Family love affair may be over – but this is not a fire sale, but we’re throwing it out there to see if there are any interested Parties. My guess is it should sell between $3,500 & $5,500 bring your best offer”
Seller is parting this out.
“I have some parts from an old MB – some of the parts look like they belong to a CJ2a so please see the photographs for details
MB Tub #659XX (Number on the driver’s gusset – only 5 numbers so its an early one – probably 1942). I purchased a set of GPW data plates to help with the registration that can go with for the right price). It looks to have been patched at some point and will need some love.
Fenders
Grille
Hood (has a hole in it from P/O)
Windshield
Seats (not sure what they are from)
Driveshafts
Clutch pressure plate
Email and make me an offer!”
http://ventura.craigslist.org/pts/4250969045.html
Steve spotted this ad. Can’t beat the price.
“Free…..Willys pickup drivelines 1961 (front and rear) – Free (Warminster, PA)”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**. Was listed at $4500.
(12/13/2013) Looks good for the price.
“Hello all I have a very nice and very collectable 1953 Military M38A1 up for sale. It was used for display and parades for years. I have had it in storage for the last year but it is a great jeep.
If you have any questions please contact me at two one 0 three two six 0 six four nine.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $900.
“( 2) 1946 Willy’s Jeeps CJ-2A one is a military version with a 3 speed on the floor and a rear Power take off .it has a half cab with doors .
The other one is a civlian model with a 3 speed on the colunm (very rare only 4000 made) These are the REAL Jeeps The jeeps that started it all.
They were first used in WW 2 & Korea,
Also these are the Jeeps that you see on the T.V. show M.A.S.H.
These are the Jeeps that the old Veterans drive in the parades.
I Will only sell them as apair with all the extra parts(that the scrapers didn’t take yet) and you have to come to my yard to see them I’m looking for $900.00 Or Best Offer Bring Cash Please come and buy these 2 vehicles I hate to see them go to waste a few things are going to happen soon 1) the scrapers are nipping away at them, or 2)I’m going to get pissed off and scrap them my self.
There are not that many of these left and 2 more gone will be a shame (do we have a telethon or a awareness walk to save them!) ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800
(10/15/2013) The VEC side of the body looks good. The other side is rougher.
“946 cj2a all original project body in good shape ncould be used the way it is bu does need some repair great frame has original go devil flat 4 axles wheels springs missing radiator and shock plates great start $800 open to good trades atvs things that go boom 350 chevy let me know what u have”
Roy shared a link on Facebook’s Jeep Thing. It was part of a Desert Queen Ranch at Joshua Tree National Park. If you want to see the jeep in person make sure to get reservations, because you have to be part of a guided tour.
Here’s a neat link that shows a panorama which includes the jeep. Below is a partial photo from that panorama. It’s a perspective you don’t normally see.
This late 1940s(?) photo shows a Navy Shore-Patrol jeep leading a truck carrying a Seahawk through the streets of china. These planes are being shipped from Shanghai to Kiangwan Air Base.
http://www.combatreform.org/USNAVYINDANGER/seaplanefighters.htm
I’ve been polishing an article related to the O.E.Szekely and Associates Mobile Auxiliary Power Unit. One of the interesting things that this brochure from a late 1940s Willys Overland Equipment Book notes is that there are two types of Units. The “B” unit is designed for aircraft service and produces only DC power (28 1/2 volts), while the “C” unit produced DC and AC.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2400.
This looks great for the price. I wonder if it runs? No description provided.
