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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $800.
Engine spins.
“1943 Willys jeep MB “go devil” engine.
Engine has been in storage for years.
Engine is not frozen, turns over by hand, good compression.
Bell housing, generator, carb included, see pictures.
Serious buyers only”
It’s a project.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/7543566400.html
“1942 GPW , parts Ford restoration, 1942 Tubb, The Frame numbers, 1942 GPW 79xx, 1942 one of the first Ford frame. Two other Ford frames also. Cj2a grill. No engine, nice fuel tank, new hat channels, Ford script tail pannel, Ford script parts. I’m not selling any parts till the Jeep is gone. Will sell Jeep and parts for $2500 with out the tires and rims. Only responding through CL, to much scams.
To many Jeep projects.”
Mike shared this truck for sale. It includes a front PTO and snowplow.
https://willysforsale.com/ads/1947-willys-pickup-for-restoration/
“Great start… Restoration or parts! Runs/Drives.
Front PTO & snowplow operational.
Have begun body work so doors, fenders and hood are off.
Floorpan needs lots of work.
Title in hand.”
The pics aren’t super helpful. I can identify one 2A (2nd pic with the 3A windshield), but harder to see the first.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1021935595119759
“I’m parting out a two cj-2a. I have the transmission and transfer case and drive line, i also have the go devl block I’ll take pictures on Thursday and post them . Let me know what parts you’re needing I’ll look and see if it is still available”
Unclear how much value is here. It has a body lift.
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/lebec-1946-cj2a-jeep-willys/7539520795.html
“1946 Jeep Willys.
4000.00 OBO
Needs restoration but all parts are there, rust in the tub around the rear wheel openings. MB grill added does have headlight buckets but no brackets. CJ grill included. Has a small block ford engine “ran when parked” per previous owner.
Have new radiator and a few other pieces that go with it. Does have fender well headers.
Clean California title last registered in 2017. Do not know about back fees.”
This is a big project with parts in uncertain conditions disassembled more than 30 years ago.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/7540742594.html
“I’ve had this Willys far too long and realize how unlikely it is that I’ll ever do the build I envision.
I purchased it in 1990 and dismantled in 1991, after I cooked the rear pinion gear. It’s been kept in a garage/tent in Santa Cruz Co. ever since. It was first placed in CA DMV non-op status in 1994 – I have a clean title in hand.
The contents for sale include all parts for a complete jeep (and then some), including:
– Body tub, fenders, grill, 2 hoods, windshield, tailgate, roll cage, 2 seats
– 302 Ford V8 – ran fine in 1991
– 4-core radiator (unused in box)
– Rebuilt Ford T18, 4 spd. transmission w/granny-low 1st gear
– New trans/transfer-case adapters, Centerforce clutch, pressure plate, t/o bearing
– ’74 CJ5 Model 20 transfer-case
– ’74 CJ5 transmission cross-member
– ’74 CJ5 Dana 20 front-end rebuilt w/limited slip diff, disc-brake kit & new Warn hubs
– Ford 9″ rear end w/ factory disc brakes – needs shortening & differential
– Orig. Dana 44 rear-end – needs rebuild
– (4) 8″x10” chrome 7-spoke wheels with tires ~90%tread
– Used Jeep wrangler leaf springs w/new in-box spring perches
– 2 frames – stock ’47 & ’74 DJ (postal jeep)
– Complete Bestop soft top
– Unused “bikini” top
– Wood project rack with casters
The posted price is what I figure the sum of the parts are worth. I’ll entertain offers – just not ridiculous ones.”
UPDATE: Still Available. Now for Trade. Was $8900.
(05/10/2022) Listed as a 1946 CJ-2A, it looks to be a CJ-2A with a CJ-3B body. It’s also a non-drivable project.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/for/d/kent-willys-army-jeep/7478387633.html
“1946 cj2a. Looks like a really cool army jeep. Needs tlc and minor motor work. Comes with a lot of extras. Really fun project that I just keep get to.
Looking to trade for a newer good condition travel trailer or something cool that doesn’t take up garage space. ”
I bought this brochure off of eBay. I don’t remember seeing this version of a jeep camper brochure. The seller has one more for sale.
View all the information on eBay
This VEC has a serial number of 10461. It has been updated with a V8. It might still have the side shift T-90 updated with a different kind of linkage. Current bid with 6 days to go is $1800.
https://www.777auctions.net/auctions/20865/lot/11892-1946-Willys-Jeep-4×4-V-8-
“This 1946 Willys Jeep 4×4 V-8 is up for auction on October 22nd! This is an online auction and there are no minimums or reserves! Everything sells to the highest bidder! V-8 Oldsmobile engine, manual transmission, 4×4, tow hitch.”
I can’t tell if the $8k price includes the roof rack or not, but it certainly is an interesting piece. The seller provides an extensive list of parts added and work done.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-1951-cj3a-willys-jeep/7541314708.html
“Customized 1951 Willys CJ3A with 3-speed manual transmission with a 1969 Ford small-block 302 Windsor V8 (5.0L) engine generating 210 hp @ 4,400 rpm and 295 ft-lb of torque at 2,600 rpm.
Customized with a roof rack and Eide Automatic Boat Loader (https://boatloader.com/). Valued at $1,000. I can remove and sell separately.
Over $40,000 in custom modifications and upgrades since its purchase in 2005. The major upgrade ($24,000) was in 2014 – 2015 with engine overhaul, addition of electronic fuel injection, addition of front and rear disc brakes, change to front and rear gearing, and steering column replacement.
The off-road and engine mechanical work was performed over 9 winters (2006 – 2015) by The Barney Brothers Off-Road (https://www.barneybrothers.com/) in Grand Junction, CO. Continue reading
The 3A runs, but the 2A needs some work.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/pts/d/moab-1946-and-51-willys/7545518245.html
“Two Willys Jeeps for sale. The 46 (white) has a clean Title. It has a resent rebuilt Buick V6. it runs but needs exhaust manifolds and radiator to match the water pump. The 51 (green) runs and drives fine and has the overdrive. The starter is weak but still fires it up. It has no title so I will provide a Bill of Sale. They come with a spare Flathead engine, transmittion/transfer case, and Mics. parts.”
Here’s an unusual build. It is stretched and modified.
https://denver.craigslist.org/for/d/denver-willys-jeep/7543603466.html
?I have a 1952 3A Willy’s Jeep for sale over 50K invested runs drives but still needs other work done need room in garage and don’t have time to finish completely! Has a 5.3 V8 320 hp Fi-tech intake computer controlled – griffin radiator 4L60E transmission w1500 stall atlas11 transfer case 4.0 low range 32 spline front and rear front axle Dana 44 rear 9” ford 4.11 gears moser axles 35 spline Eaton Detroit limited slip all new. Jegs LS mini starter 6.1 ratio. Front range custom drive shafts
Paul’s custom canvas bikini top rear cover, doors battery mounted in rear tool box custom seats 5 point harness to many things to list!
Don’t need help selling
No low ballers
Asking 25K?”
The JeepFarm did some work on this truck. They may be able to provide additional information about it. It appears solid, but no pics of the interior or engine were provided.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/scottsdale-jeep-willy-truck-1948/7546030194.html
“Rare 1948 Jeep Willy Truck. Starts up quickly. Runs and drives well. Some rust in truck bed and other spots. Perfect Jeep Willy Truck for restoration project, while also able to still drive it around the neighborhood.
Lightly updated at The Jeep Farm. Work included: installed rebuilt carburetor. installed new bench seat, replaced battery, repaired damaged fuel sending unit power. wire and installed into new tank. mounted fuel tank. installed X4 Shocks.
Needs a brake master cylinder. Runs. Has a KS 0-8 speedometer. This appears to have some potential.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/queen-creek-1955-willys-jeep/7546270592.html
“super solid all original.
been sitting two years parked because master cylinder went out have new one
starts up sounds good. no brakes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
has tow bar set up.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $12,000.
(04/19/2022) Some of the elements on this make me wonder if it was an old school build that has been recently updated into a crawler. Hard to tell for sure at this point.
“1957 Willys Jeep rock crawler, street legal off road Jeep. Ford posi-traction 9in chrome differentials, 4 wheel disc brakes, fox body fuel injected 5.0 engine, C4 transmission, Warn winch, Hi-Lift jack, onboard compressor, comes with regular tires and a set of paddles. Runs great, take it to the desert and have fun.”
Runs, but exhaust manifold is off….
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/7544425915.html
“1948 Willys Jeep with Bantam Trailer, solid, strait and rust free, Good runner but the exhaust manifold is currently off for repairs. , trailer is strait original and solid. Clean title in non op. 9400.00 for both. cash, no trades, if its listed its available, serious only please.”
This is a good price. Seller also has other parts for sale, including a Warn overdrive.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/7531587974.html
“This set up came from behind a small block Ford 302 289 in a Jeep CJ-5
good 3 speed trans with full syncro first to replace your weaker T-90 in your flat fender CJ-2a 3a 3b MB GPW. 10 spline clutch and pressure plate included (no bell housing)
The trans has an adapter to mate Dana/ Spicer model 18 t-case and comes with a broken case with good gears (incomplete)
I have other parts too for good prices, drive shafts, 5 bolt early ford bellhousing, good complete dana 18, dana 20 pto texas pattern, warn overdrive (OD pricey) Ramsey winch. Muncie and borg warner T-10 if you have cash don’t be afraid to ask.”
This could make a neat looking build. It has a “Tender” look about it. But, rather than cutting down just a wagon, this one combines a truck with a wagon rear.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/d/phoenix-1959-willys-jeep-rat-rod-project/7529807116.html
“1959 Willys, Jeep, 2WD, custom made fleet side bed,
No front fenders, No seat, Custom bumpers, Center line wheels, new tires but older.
V8 318, AT, motor and trans are good but not running now.
Good start on Rat Rod project, Hot Rod, pickup, truck.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/02/2022) This might be worth a look.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/vista-willys-46-jeep/7539070434.html
“Current registration, new alternator ,new carburetor ,new water pump , runs good”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/26/2022) This CJ-3B’s body has been modified in the back.
]https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/bakersfield-1958-willys-jeep-high-top/7536130626.html
“ink in hand, selling a 1958 Willys Jeep High Top CJ3B. Registration is current and no smog needed. Many new parts including 2nd seat, seat belts, fuel line, gas pump, etc. Tires and rims are in great shape. Needs some fine tuning, but the components are there. Currently not running consistently.
Comes with frame for the doors and other parts.
Selling as is.
Cash sales only.
Firm on the price.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/02/2022) This jeep has mods along with a rebuilt cargo bed floor.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/cave-creek-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/7540674849.html
“1948 CJ2A runs amazing. Has rebuilt Chevy 153 4 cylinder and Chevy 4 speed manual transmission and Chevy steering. Brand new aluminum radiator with shroud, new hoses and thermostat. Freshly rebuilt carburetor, new brake lines throughout, new tires, new battery, new fuel pump/lines/ and filters. Very reliable and a blast to drive. No leaks”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/26/2022) No description provided.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/carson-city-1946-willys-cj2a-jeep/7529971770.html
This seller has a wide range of jeeps. He hopes to sell them in various lots. The seller notes in the comments on this post that he won’t sell to folks in Nebraska.
The collection itself looks interesting. It is wide ranging with 2As, 3As, FCs, CJ-5s, and M-38s to name a few. I haven’t yet seen any pics of a 3B.
You can see more pics and read the comments here. The seller has responded to some of the comments: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WillysSwapMeet/posts/3312265972379992
See Part III | Start at Part I
This is the final summary from Randy and Carson’s coast-to-coast drive. Thanks to both of them for the inspirational journey and for sharing your photos along the way.
Here’s Randy’s summary of the trip:
“We made it😁 18 days and 7055 miles coast to coast and back in two 1951 open Willys jeeps. Average speed 48 mph Why? I don’t know, but it was fun! Sometime I’ll make a slideshow and post it. Thanks Melvin Petiet and Molly from Happy Trails 4×4 in Jacksonville for storing our tow rig while we were gone. They were also overlanding but we didn’t manage to cross paths. We did hook up with Cartotracks, warn, and Factor 55 for a run in Sand Hollow, and Boston Bob put us up for a night in Delta Colorado. Also thanks David Eilers for a great site ewillys.com.”
Back home on the beaches of Florida
Posted on Facebook by both Mario and Roberto, this WWII illustration pokes fun at the jeep for not making a good plane.
Somewhere on eWillys I had relayed the story I was told about an ex-WWII military mechanic who claimed that a few jeeps were tested as gliders in hopes they could be used to fly across the English Channel. While the experiment barely worked in the Southwest desert, it proved impractical over the channel due to the additional moisture in the air. I have so far been unable to verify these claims.