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UPDATE: Still Available
(02/14/2013) I am less optimistic than the seller about the value of the parts.
“Willys Jeep frame and tub 1 fender, complete front and back axels, transmission, wheels stering assembly. Great find. many hard to find parts for your restoration project. No title. This jeep will need to be trailered. cash only, no warrarnty, local pick up. Its a jeep thing .$500.00 neg”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3744406709.html
UPDATE: See Jim’s description in the comments about this very unusual prototype.
These are all original photographs purchased from the “HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER FOR TWIN COACH BUS COMPANY AND THE WILLYS JEEP FIRM IN TOLEDO OHIO ALL PHOTOGRAPHS WERE TAKEN BY HER WHILE WORKING FOR THESE COMPANIES”
1) From the front: View all the information on ebay
2) From the side: View all the information on ebay
3) Without hood or doors: View all the information on ebay
4) From side with Fleetvans behind it: View all the information on ebay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. **SOLD**
Route 60 runs between Apache Junction and Globe Arizona. After taking the time to ponder the exact location of Canyon inn on highway 60 if it still existed today, I came up empty. Anyone know where they Canyon Inn might be or have been?
The green FC-170 appears in two Canyon Inn postcards, leading me to conclude it was a regular fixture there for a while. Note the colorful wagon in the first postcard.
1) “VINTAGE ARIZONA, USA POSTCARD
Canyon Inn on Route 60, Salt River Canyon, Arizona.
This pic would have been taken n late ’50s, with Mercury wagon being newest of the lot. Neat Jeep FC, a couple of old Chevys and another Jeep, a station wagon.
Size is standard: 5.5×3.5 inches.
Card was not mailed
Condition is excellent: C-9 with a couple of tiny edge dings only.”
2) “Vintage Divided postcard of CANYON INN, SCENIC SALT RIVER CANYON ON US HIGHWAY 60, AZ. Published by NORMS PUBLISHING HOUSE, TEMPE, AZ. The postcard was never postally used. There is no correspondence on the back of postcard.”
View all the information on ebay
Shoes and jeeps . . . what more could a woman want?
“Life Stride Shoes
Like The Army Jeep,Fashion Fresh,
Vintage 1942 Print Ad”
View all the information on ebay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700.
Here’s some rare hubs.
“Set of original Warn Hubs in green box. Hubs are perfect, box is a little rough”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The inside of this looks very nice. I think the outside might look better than the pics show.
“1957 Jeep FC150
This is an outstanding example of the rare Willys Jeep FC150.
Willys build only a few of these between 1957 and 1961 and this is a good one.
It runs and drives well and looks good.
Everything has been gone over and renewed as needed.
Engine fully rebuilt by a professional classic engine builder.
No rust problems on body as car came from the dry west.
Was painted 4 years ago to a standard Jeep red color and trim.
Interior is clean and standard.
Body is in excellent shape.
Not a high speed vehicle, has 5.33/1 differentials front and rear.
This truck will win its class in most car shows, it is very rare and will likely be the only car in the class.”
View all the information on ebay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
This appears to be a good price. The pics are small.
“It’s hard to even write this add. Six years ago my son and I rebuilt this Jeep with our own bare hands from the ground up. The motor, transmission and transfer case were rebuilt professionally, so no worries there. Most if not all bolts and nuts are new and stainless steel. It has the original L134 engine, original 3 speed transmission and dual stick transfer case. I also added a Warn Overdrive that was rebuilt by Herm the Overdrive Guy in Battleground Wa. The rear end is an offset Dana 44 with a locker, and the front end is I believe a model 27 which is stock. It has new Warn hubs as well. It has new 31 x 10.5 x 15” tires, with Ford Bronco wheels with beauty rings. Body work and paint was accomplished by my son and I, so it’s not a Barrett Jackson restoration but a great little rig. She’s hauled several elk out of the woods for us and also picked up beer and bread. She is an all around great rig. It does not have a top but I made a bikini top for it just to keep the rain and snow off of us when hunting. Otherwise, she’s topless. I have a pile of receipts and months of work into this rig. You can go buy a Yamaha Rhino but you can’t go to town in it, plus you’ll pay double of what I’m asking. I’m sure I’ve left out a few things. Oh, and it’s registered for life as a collector plate. Clean, clear title. The original color was “Pasture Green”. Thanks for looking and a good day to you all. $6,000
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This jeep is a former Forest Service vehicle that was never registered. It might make an interesting project.
“M38 1952 WILLYS MILITARY JEEP AS PICTURED NEVER REGISTERED AS RELEASED BY GSA FROM COLORADO STATE FOREST SERVICE. UGLY PAINT WHITE OVER RED, BUT HAS ALOT OF POTENTIAL, MISSING CARB, AIR CLEANER, REAR SEAT, TOP AND BOWS. HAVE THE HOOD AND THE TAIL GATE NOT PICTURED. ALSO HAVE GAS TANK, BODY IS IN GOOD CONDITION FRONT END IS FROM M38A1 FOR BETTER BRAKE SYSTEM, NEEDS CORRECT FRONT SPRINGS FRONT SEAT FRAMES INCLUDED.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000
(09/15/2012) I suspect this is really a CJ-3A.
“Motor and drive train excellent, converted to 12 volt, all new original equipment- wiring harness, bumper, exhaust, complete tune up, battery, alternator, all fluids changed. Call 218-498-2337”
http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/3740771481.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Best Offer
(03/19/2013) Everything but the top looks good. In one picture the rear of the top looks separated.
“4 cyl over head, fully rebuilt engine webber carb 32 36, headers with flow master, electronic distributor, winch, electric front driver seat, stereo, electric fuel pump, custom rear bumper and tire carrier, soft top, aluminum rims, all new brakes, wheel cylinders master brake cylinders,all new steering parts, changed all lug nuts to regular right hand thread, all taxes and saftey good till next year, less then hundred miles on new engine, original 3 speed transmission, 4 wheel drive. Accepting offers via email. Best offer.”
No pics provided.
“I have a 1946 model willys jeep for sell all complete just needs to be restored…also have several pictures but not on here at the time…call 615-416-5511 asking $2.500…or best offer”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500
(09/25/2012) Some assembly required.
“1943 Ford Jeep GPW
I have 90% of the parts needed for a full restoration.
75% of the parts are brand new.
New rebuilt engine with 0miles on it. New piston rings
Rebuilt transmission with new seals and bearings.
Please contact Ryan at (360)480-0514 For any or more detailed information about this vehicle.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/3743668405.html
Marc spotted some more Australian War Memorial images. These are all public domain images.
1) http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/014793/
1943-05-05. NEW GUINEA. THIS PHOTO SHOWS TALKIE EQUIPMENT BEING FITTED INTO A JEEP WHICH CAN GET TO AREAS WHERE BIGGER UNITS CANNOT. (NEGATIVE BY BROWN & BAGNALL).
2) http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/063079/
SOUTHPORT, QLD. 1944-01-13. A JEEP OF THE 4TH ARMOURED BRIGADE, FITTED WITH PETROL DRUM FLOATS NEGOTIATING THE NERANG RIVER. SHOWN ARE: SX28155 SAPPER R. D. SYMONS (1); SX20700 LANCE CORPORAL D. C. HOLLAND (2).
3) http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/061672/
PALANKO, NEW GUINEA. 1943-12. TROOPS OF THE 26TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE RIGGING UP A FRAMEWORK SO THAT THEY CAN HAUL A CRASHED JEEP BACK ON TO THE ROAD.
4) http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/068818/
NORTH OF CAIRNS, QLD. 1944-08-24. CLOSE UP OF A JEEP CAPSTAN ATTACHMENT WHICH WAS USED TO ASSIST THE JEEP UP A STEEP SANDY SLOPE.
Doug spotted this ad (http://limaohio.craigslist.org/pts/3736548170.html), which led me to Rudy’s CJ Website: http://www.rudys-cjs.com
Rudy’s is located in Findlay, Ohio, and specializes in 1976-1983 CJ-5s, CJ-7s and CJ-8s (scramblers). They sell both complete jeeps and parts.
According to the website, Rudy’s forte is “selling originally rot free, unpatched CJs for you to take to the next level or personalize or enjoy in it’s original glory as it sits. Our philospophy is that all the mechanicals can be easily resolved but it is only original metal once. We do not do any fiberglass Jeeps nor do we ever patch frames.”
And now for something completely different. I’m a little surprised they’d use the acronym jeep . . . http://www.mtw.gov.jm/JEEP/jeep.aspx
Marc forwarded this unusual sign. This shows a nice bit of history. Knight created the first sleeve motor after becoming frustrated by the noisy motors of the day. There are a number of advantages and disadvantages. You can read more about the motor at Wikipedia.
Here’s an interesting thread on HAMB about the motors:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=200088
View all the information on ebay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
If I could only fit this in the jeep I’d buy it and bring it back with me. I’m sure someone else will enjoy it.
“Sign from a 1940 1950 Willys Jeep dealer lights up and flashes World Largest Jeep ManufactuerOF 4 Wheel Drive Vechicles”
Here’s a rare FC ad.
“ORIGINAL 1958 JEEP CJ 5 WILLYS KAISER CANADA AD 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK WINDSOR ONT. Original Ad measures 4.5″ x 5.5″ approximately. Ad is in very good condition. Original Ad not reproduction. We will combine shipping.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This looks like a good restoration candidate.
“It was stored for the last 40 years in a garage and used sparingly to plow a long driveway. The short story is; This vehicle was 1 family owned from new and is totally unmolested, except for the plow. 62,000 original miles. Everything works including all gauges, (even gas gauge!). The originality is mind blowing with even the old rubber Willy’s floor mats and seat covers present, (albeit a bit worn). Vehicle starts right up, runs and stops, with the only issue a gummed up carburetor, due to today’s “corn gas”. Simple solution of cleaning and a carb kit. Runs now with choke partially on, smoothly. Vehicle is original gray paint with some primer over the worn areas. Frame is rock solid and all panels are original with very little rust and no bondo evident. An awesome truck to either rat rod as is, (with a bit of tinkering), or restore to a real head turner of great value. How many do you see at your local car shows? (More info on eBay)”
**SOLD** Was priced at $14,999. This is a rare Ford-built Canadian M-38.
“1952 M-38 – 1/4 Ton Truck (Jeep)
This is an original military spec jeep not the Willys CJ
4 Cyl Ford Engine
Serial Number F100180
Very Good Condition
Less than 3000 miles
This Jeep was professionally restored about 10 years ago.
Since then it has always been garage kept.
Originally waterproof 24 Volt Ignition System
Original rare complete battery box with two new batteries
Well rebuilt engine with all correct engine components.
All original sheet metal, NOS fenders, sandblasted, epoxy-primed and painted, no rust what so ever
Comes with jerry can
Functional headlights, taillights, indicators.
Axe & shovel straps, Shovel is present.
Original steering wheel, plus an extra.
We have the original data plates but they are not installed, can get a new reproduction for $100.
Newer reproduction canvas upholstery, front & rear seats
Previously had Vinyl markings, which we would recommend be added back.
Good gas tank, top bow & top bow brackets
Nice floor – great condition
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“Nice all original 1960 Willys Wagon, rebuilt Super hurricane 6 Cyl,, 3speed trans, nice alpine white paint, new seat covers, needs headliner, In the shop now finishing going thru the drive train, transmission and transfer case already rebuilt, should be finished in a couple of days. This vehicle is for sale locally and reserve the right to end early.”
No pics of the CJ-3B. There could be other jeeps. The seller has other vehicles for sale, too.
“Selling for my boss- 1961 Jeep FC-170. Very rare vehicle. This was origianlly used as a runway vehicle at a local airport. It needs love, but is 99% complete. I believe the motor is froze, has manual trans, some glass needs to be replaced, interior needs to be replaced, some rust issues. Could be a very nice ride after restoration. $1400 RBEST OFFER 1961 Willys CJ3B ($6000)
http://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/3741042003.html
There is a price of $11,500 (in text) and a price of $12,500 (in title).
“Here is a brief run down on what is here. The frame is from a 46, the engine is from a military jeep (sear number xxxxxxx). The body was an early reproduction, additional taillight was installed and hole for aux trailer plug. It is very acuracy for a 46 with the exception of no matching numbers, frame, body, engine. Every part has been taken off and gone through. all gauges are new, also the speedometer. The parking lights are Corian, hard to find and in excellent condition. It has the original Spartan horn on the fire wall, new wiring harness, all electric parts were gone through. The carb was rebulit. It is painted the Pasture Green, tires and tubs are new, the rims are Kesley Hays.
If I had to try to get back the time and money put into this project it would very costly. This will make a nice jeep to drive around in and have fun, parades car shows etc. It comes with service manual, plate, clear title. owner’s manual. I have a top I am including with the sale. It is a Best Top I had on another jeep and is in very nice condition. There is a crack in the rear plastic that can be replaced. All the receipts’ and a running record of the money spent also come with.
the jeep drive very nice and the mileage you see is the actual on this rebuild.
All information is accurate and no false or misleading information is implied.
I have three jeeps and had no intention on keep this one.
asking $11.500”
http://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/3741526069.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This needs some work, but looks interesting.
“RAT ROD / CUSTOM / FATHER & SON PROJECT READY FOR YOU TO BUILD YOUR WAY WITH YOUR FINISHING TOUCHES…. WOULD ALSO MAKE EXCELLENT VEHICLE ADVERTISING FOR ANY BUSINESS……
1953 WILLYS 2WD OVERLAND PANEL UTILITY WAGON… PERFECT START TO THAT CUSTOM OR RAT ROD….
BODY HAS BEEN MODIFIED INTO PANEL WAGON…
NO MOTOR OR TRANSMISSION…
BEFORE IT HAD BUICK V6…
HAS CHANGED OUT FRONT END (NOT ORIGINAL)
CHEVY TILT STEERING COLUMN W/ CAMARO STEERING WHEEL…
STEERS REALLY SMOOTH & ROLLS EASY AND IS EASY TO MOVE AROUND…
SOLID BODY, VERY LITTLE DAMAGE, AND VERY LITTLE RUST (I DON’T SEE ANY RUST, PUTTING THIS BECAUSE IT’S A 1953 VEHICLE, AND I WANT TO PLAY IT SAFE)
SOLID FLOORS WITH THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL BEING MODIFIED FOR DIFFERENT TRANSMISSION…
SMALL SCRAPE / DING ON THE LEFT FRONT FENDER… DENT ON LOWER LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL… SMALL DING ON RIGHT SIDE… PAINT CHIPS AND NORMAL PAINT & BODY IMPERFECTIONS…
MOST OF THE GLASS IS CRACKED, AND THE DRIVERS WINDOW DOESN’T ROLL UP & THE PASSENGER DOOR GETS STUCK AND IS HARD TO OPEN SOMETIMES…
HAS BRONCO BUCKET SEATS THAT SHOW WEAR AND HAVE SOME TEARS IN THEM, BUT STILL LOOK PRETTY GOOD…
HAS AFTER MARKET GAUGES, AND 8 TRACK STEREO, BUT NOT TESTED AND DO NOT KNOW IF THEY WORK…
HAS CUSTOM MADE WOOD PANELS ON THE INSIDE THAT LOOK REALLY NICE…( DOOR PANELS, KICK PANELS, AND REAR SIDE PANELS)… (more on eBay)”
No pics provided.
“Aloha I have an 1952 willys m38. The jeep has been garage stores for 20 years and has a 283 Chevy small block in it. I have 2 original straight 4 cylinder engines and many extra parts for the jeep. Call or text for any further questions if interested! Mahalo for looking! Mark @ 808four69seven991.”