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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
“43 Willys Jeep
All Original 4 Cyclinder
Not Running
Have Re-built Engine for it, But Needs to be Re-assembled
New Tires
New Wheel Bearings
New Brakes
Needs Bodywork & Paint
Serious Inquiries Only”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,750.
(06/16/2012) “Completely Restored 6-226 Wagon, Convertable, Original drivetrain: Rebuilt Hurricane 6cyl Flathead, 4×4, 3spd.
New wiring, brakes, suspension, Recent paint, New top, undercoated, new tires, new exhaust, new gas tank.
a sharp, unique vehicle. A Fun beach buggy!!
Please do not e-mail.. Call for information”
UPDATE: Still Available
(03/27/2013) “41 willys jeep dodge 3/4 ton axles lockers front and rear. All wheel disc brakes. Rebuilt chevy 283 sbc with 4 speed and 205 transfer case aluminum gas tank roll cage newer jeep seats sheeted with 3/16″ plate around body smoothed out fenders, firewall. Zero rust. Great start on project. Needs wiring and body work. Selling for friend $2700 obo great deal for a jeep fan! 208-413-8242”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/3780239693.html
Joe has this story to share:
A few years back, a friend purchased a stretch-version of a 1947 Willys CJ2A that had actually been raffled off to benefit the organization “Ducks Unlimited”. We assume the jeep was modified before the raffle to better accommodate the duck hunting sport but the winner sold the rig instead.
The frame on the 2A and the drive shaft were lengthened about 12 inches by bubba in a back alley somewhere, based on the welding technique used. They used heavy grade angle steel and welded it like it was a Navy ship. The rear of the body was also lengthened about 18 inches and cantilevers over the frame to accommodate longer troop seats. When we first saw the jeep on the trailer, the rig looked like a CJ-2A;
The new owner happened to be a US Navy veteran and decided the jeep would better serve as a “Shore Patrol” replica jeep than a hunting jeep. The large oversized tires were replaced and the windshield frame was straightened, among other things too numerous to mention. And a few other items were added (ie. siren, 50 cal. MG, etc.) to complete the new image. Here are the before and after pics of the transformation of Ducky. Needless to say that “Ducky” was a huge hit in parades and car show.
Before Restoration:
After the Restoration:
Marc spotted these photos on eBay. The auctions are over.
This photo included some information: 0248 Orig 1946-49 Japan Kodachrome Slide Utsunomiya US Army Offloading Jeep Dock. Taken by a US Army CID officer who lived in Japan unti; the mid 60s.
This 1974 shot show 2 Viasa Fire Jeeps in Barcelona, Spain.
“1974 – Barcelona – Parc de l’Eixample – Parque Central.
Vehículos auxiliares A-5 y A-6.
Jeep Viasa.”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimpol/7825805328/in/pool-1634177@N23/
I can’t tell if this is a photgraphic studio prop jeep or a movie studio prop jeep.
“Original World War II Real Photo Postcard, (An actual photograph), Postally Unused. Women in Unusual Military Jeep Studio Prop. The photo’s in very good condition, but does have a band of very fine cracks running vertically up the middle of the photo, about 1″ wide. They are extremely fine and not visible at all unless photo is held in reflected light. It has very sharp detail, better than scan”
“View all the information on ebay
Marc spotted this odd hard top. I looked up the radio station and WXCG now broadcasts in New York State. I can’t tell where the photo was taken.
“Amateur photo negative. This is no print, just the negative.. The negative measures 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches.. I do great combined shipping !”
View all the information on ebay
This article from August 31, 1942, shows jeeps and GIs in Guadalcanal. Below is the top portion of the page. There is more to the article.
View all the information on ebay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s another matchbook with Jeep advertising.
“Culloden Sales Company, Naples, FL, Jeep and Avis Rent A Car Matchcover”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9850.
This looks good.
“1961 willy’s overland 2dr utility wagon, designated f-226 4×4, Restored 1992, and been garaged ever since. has had limited use, approximately 8 to 10 thousand miles over the last 20 years. but this vehicle will go anywhere, an excellent 4×4.
original f-226 flat head has been converted to a 1966 chevy 283 ci engine, engine is balanced and blueprinted,mild rv cam,4bbl carb, stock intake and dual exhaust. completely rebuilt w/cylinder heads, seats, valves for todays fuel, run the cheap stuff. gets 18 mpg. only 5000 miles on it.—4×4, 3sp manual trans, warn overdrive, syncronized shift on the fly, 2 sp t-case, 4.27:1 gears. Everything overhauled in 1992- engine(1995), trans, t-case, front axle, rear axle, springs, shocks, and hardware, steering gear and knuckles, brakes and hydraulics. has 5 new snow tires, alternator, battery and speedometer. Interior- reupholstered and painted. Custom carpet, head liner and oak trim, nice stereo. seats fold up for more cargo area. I can attest to the quality and extent of all this work, as i have been a mechanic for 34 years, and own the shop this was done in for 22 years.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2300.
“1946 Willys
Chassis & Body ID# 95767; 1947 Rebuilt engine# KA74641 CAL
ALL ORIGINAL with all frame and body ID plates & instruction dash 4X4 plates. Runs excellent & 4X4 all in good working condition. Frame unmolested & in excellent condition. Original Warn 2 lever Dualmatic locking hubs. Body needs help.
This 67 year old jeep spent most of its life on a CA desert 80 acre cotton farm pulling a small utility trailer with field worker tools.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
The body may be solid, but it appears to have some dings.
“1948 willys jeep. It has been converted to 12 volt. The motor is original inline 4 f head. It runs great and its not a rust bucket. The only things that needs to be done is bleed the brakes. I also have a tandom axle trailer that I use to haul the jeep on . The trailer is 10 ft long. I would sell the two together for 5900 dollars .”
5UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $0
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000
“1948 Willys Jeep For Sale! Just over 43,000 of what we think are original miles. It has new tires, new bestop (rag top), Flathead 4 Cylinder Jeep Engine. It has been well taken care of and garage kept. It has very little rust on the frame and none on the body. Serious Inquiries Only! $7,000.00 or Best Offer. Photos can be emailed upon request.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
Pics now provided. It looks like a reproduction body.
“1954 Willys Jeep CJ3B , great body, completely rebuilt motor,4 cylinder F head,new tires new top not installed, new gas tank, new battery,fuel pump, needs brakes,”
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $2000.
This looks like a good project.
“This is a project that a previous owner started and never finished. Frame, running gear and engine have been cleaned and painted, new rubber brake lines, new shocks. Military MD engine has rebuild tag that reads .030, .010, .010. Starter turns engine over nicely. No wiring harness, no 24V equipment, some 12V ignition parts. Tub is solid, no rust, but will need some work. 16″ wheels and tires. Original military seats have new pads and black vinyl on them. Military data plate included. I have a clear Idaho title in my name. Data plate # and VIN on title match. This is a great old Jeep project for someone. All the dirty disassembly work is done and it’s ready to be put back together the way you want it. Not 100% complete so you’ll still need to find some parts. Will need to be trailered, I can deliver within 75 miles of Boise”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
No title. Engine is in the back.
“1952 willys jeep. no title. engine is in the back of jeep. not running.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price
No description. It’s listed as a 1948. It has a CJ-3B body with bow holders, yet has a CJ-2A hood.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
“Original with Hardtop. Milage 83,800. Engine: Hurricane F-134 Rebuilt 20,000 miles ago with a new short block, milled head with reground valves and updated rocker arm. At the same time a Rebuilt generator along with a new water pump, brakes and wheel cylinders with new synchronizeres in the transmission were replaced. Extra leaf springs on suspension. 16 inch Willys wheels along with Warn hubs. Vaccum wipers were replaced with electric ones. New seat covers. Clear Title”
UPDATE: Was $4800 **SOLD**
(04/14/2013) This has some dings, but appears solid.
“Frame off restoration in 1991
Rebuilt 134 Go Devil with around 10,000K
Third owner
Odometer is ~ 62,000K
Call for more info”
Update: **SOLD** Was $200
I interpret this as 8 rims for $200. I’m not sure if the seller will sell 4 for $100.
“I have 2 sets of 4 vintage turbine rims that are 5 lugs. they dont make them like this anymore so im asking 200.00 or best offer. reply to this add and we will call you. thanks”
Rear seat not included.
“I have a 1945 ww2 jeep for sale. Yes.. This one IS a willys mb not the CJ2As that are painted green and mistaken for military.
I went through the trouble of getting a bonded title. All that is needed to get plates is insurance.
The motor runs, and I repacked the wheel bearings and replaced the brake shoes and shocks. I also installed a master cylinder and replaced all four wheel cylinders. The brakes could use some adjusting. It does have some rust through on the floor and sides. The transmission should probably be rebuilt. The gears grind a bit going in. There is no original gas tank so I’ve been using a boat tank. The rear seat shown in the pictures is not included. It is something I welded up with rebar, its not willys manufacture and is going on another project. This jeep would be perfect as the base for a restoration or it could be used as is on a dear lease. However I’d rather see it fixed up than left to rust on some land.
Call for more information.
Thanks for looking
832-6four6-0347”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3778449208.html
Somebody need this?
“I have a Spicer 23 full floating rear axle. My research suggests that this was the only full floating rear axle for a CJ from the factory. I think it was only made in 1945 and 1946. While they don’t have a great reputation for being strong, they are hard to find in working condition so if you are looking for original parts or a period restoration, this may be good for you!
I removed the rear cover and the gears and shafts all look in good condition. I removed and reinstalled the shafts while removing the backing plates and they look good as well. Comes with 9″ drum brakes from a 56 CJ5 (I kept my upgraded 11’s when swapping it out).
$125 obo or we can trade for something I need…”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/pts/3778163658.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200
The tub is a replica.
“1944 Ford GPW WWII jeep, Body tub is a new aftermarket that has just sat around for years, and was never used to build a jeep. It is a replica MB body tub, if you notice the push button holes for the locker boxes have not even been drilled out yet. As stated, frame is an original WWII GPW Ford on wheels. I will sell all for $1200 or body can be boought separate for $800 and frame on wheels can be boought for $450. Frame has all brand new brakes on front end and rear end and the drums have been turned. Jeep was never built.”
