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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
Hard to say how much value is here.
“Box Frame
Complete Original Drive Train
Brand new front fenders (2)
New Tailgate
New windshield frames (inside and outer frames)
No Title
(719) 836-9388, leave message if no answer and we’ll return call asap”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3693737764.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
I’m gonna guess that was a VEC CJ-2A body. It’s rough.
“1956 Willy’s Jeep. Has all the parts on it, except the steering wheel. Would be a great project, motor needs to be gone through. Bought it for $3,000 for my son, he went with a truck instead now I need it gone. Willing to take a lose on it, $2,000 is a great deal.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2100
(03/01/2013) “41 willys cj2a 4cyl f head 3spd the clutch slips sometimes but the engine runs great ”
No pics provided. Could be anything.
“Great hunting and go anywhere Jeep. Drive train is amazing and works fine. Light rust from aging but is definitely worth a look. if interested call at 478-318-5425 willing to negotiate.”
Seller is unsure of the value.
“I have two 1946 willys jeeps i would like to sell. One jeep runs the other doesn’t my original plans were to restore the one that runs with parts from the other. They are both 1946 cj2a willys jeeps one runs and has a bad body and the other one does not run and has a decent body. i want $1800 im not dead firm on my price but i do know what their worth”
http://scranton.craigslist.org/cto/3665965740.html
UPDATE: Still Available. Will take best offer.
(01/28/2013) This appear solid.
“1949 Willys Jeep in good condition. Runs fine, good rubber on tires, excellent potential for complete restoration. Will take best offer.”
http://seks.craigslist.org/cto/3693372327.html
It is a customized project. Best Offer wanted.
“1963 Jeep CJ6 Project, Complete rebuilt undercarriage (new shocks,springs, front disc brakes) 4.3 chevy 6 cylinder engine or brand new never fired, fuel injected 383 chevy stroker engine. Brand new turbo 350 transmission or standard transmission. All adapters, new wiring harness, flaming river column. Way to many new parts to list. Looking for best offer. Not desperate but have come to the conclusion that I will not finish this great project. Any questions please email me with “willys” in the subject line. Thanks.”
The nose needs some readjustment.
“1949 Jeep Willies with Chevy Small block 350. Has turbo 350 transmission and B&M ratchet shifter. RUNS GREAT!!!
All 4WD works great and comes with a set of sand tires with 20 inch paddles- smooth tires for front.
Open for trades for newer Jeep, off road vehicles, Or Best Offer.
Call or Text 760-604-0927”
http://imperial.craigslist.org/cto/3694337322.html
<– Day 1- March 18th-19th: Phoenix Az or Bust! | Overview | Day 3 Part II – March 20th Part 2: Canyon De Chelly National Monument –>
Exploring just northwest of Moab, Utah, with the La Sal Mountains int he background.
We began the morning in Moab. Our goal was to explore Moab some, then head south for Canyon De Chelly, then onward to Phoenix.
This post covers the first part of our drive, from Moab towards Canyon De Chelly. Canyon De Chelly is covered in follow up second post.
Our first stop of the day was north of Moab along Highway 313. It’s BLM land were I used to camp when visiting Moab. I’d throw a sleeping back on the slick rock and sleep under the stars. That was back in 2000-2003. Now, this area is closed to camping. It is one of the downsides of the rise in tourism in the area.
Next, we continued along Highway 313 toward Dead Horse Point State Park. It’s has amazing vista overlooking Canyonlands National Park, with it’s twisting, turning rivers wriggling amongst a vast rocky landscape. The views are incredible, even on a cloudy morning. I’m sure on a sunny, cloudless morning, the rock would be a bright reddish-orange.
Roberto just completed an illustration of a Jeepster. He’s thinking of creating some black t-shirts with the Jeepster on it. If you are interested in having him do that, comment below or contact him at http://www.robertoflores.com
Art’s favorite military supply store, Supply Sergeant, is in his old stomping ground of Bakersfield, CA. The store includes a M-38.
Here’s the original post from Facebook at Jeep Thing
UPDATE: This could be a blue star hardtop. The photo was on eBay.
The jeep is small in the photo, but I thought the hard top looked interesting. The rear window has an angle in back and it looks like the front door has a very small window. This is a reprinted photo.
Good price on a large, hard to find ad.
“This is a 1945 Vintage magazine advertisement for Mobiloil/Any G.I. on Any Jeep will tell you Regular machine service in “Gospel in the Army.” This is an original advertisement that was featured in Life magazine.
Size: approx. 10.5 x 13.5″
View all the information on eBay
Here is a copy of a photo from the National Archives. This seller has more great photos on eBay.
“This is a 8″ X 10” U.S. MARINE CORPS GLOSSY PHOTOGRAPH FROM THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES. “No photo date or information is available other than USMC PHOTO stamped on back”. Condition is excellent.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This runs and drives and includes a trailer!
” I completely rebuilt this Jeep in 2005, ground up. Engine overhaul, brakes, steering, everything rebuilt or replaced as needed. Transmission and transfer were overhauled and the 4WD works great. It has a new body and the tub was sprayed with bed liner inside and underneath. I converted it to 12V for better lighting. It has some surface rust, but NO rust through.
It has been sitting in my shed for several years due to my disability, but was completely serviced and driven last month. I removed the steering wheel so I could in it, I’m fat!”
UPDATE: Was auctioned on eBay. **SOLD**
This is a great restoration of a rare Ford M-38. I wish the pictures were bigger.
“This is one of the nicest M38’s in Canada. It was restored approximately 10 years ago. Driven for 1 year and stored in a climate controlled environment since. Jeep runs like clock work – everything works. A lot of NOS parts were used throughout the restoration.
The jeep has 5 new original Goodyear tires (soft). The driveline was completely rebuilt from both axles to the transmisison, transfercase and engine.
Waterproof 24 Volt Ignition System
Original rare complete battery box with 2HN battery
C42 radio tuner mounted on fender with original brackets
Fully rebuilt engine with all correct engine components & new complete original wiring harness
NOS Canvas enclosure, original not reproduction
Deep water fording extension & bracket, removable with 3 bolts
Deep fording intake snorkel NOS, original
Upper Canadian reinforcement patch (All Canadian jeeps had those)
All original sheet metal, NOS fenders, sandblasted, epoxy-primed and painted, no rust what so ever
Comes with jerry can, canvas water bucket & rear antenna mast
Booster Cable Receptacle, C42 tuning unit
Comes with pintle hook, chain bracket and bumperettes
Original autolite taillights
Axe & shovel
Original CFR number 52-31705
Matching M100 trailer available, fully restored with canvas cover, SOLD SEPARATELY!
Rifle rack on windshield, RIFLE NOT INCLUDED
Original green steering wheel
Original data plates with mid-production serial numbers
New reproduction canvas upholstery, front & rear seats
Working C42 radio set with accessories
Markings on jeep are vinyl, can be removed easily
Original gas tank, top bow & top bow brackets
Gas tank filler neck extension
Original floor – perfect condition”
The seller claims the only body mod is the hood scoop, but the drain hole has been filled and the bow holders removed. I’m only being picky, because the seller wants a lot for it. This does have the square bow holder windshield brackets, three data plates, and the full floating rears. This must have been a really early VEC. It only has 1 hood latch.
“THIS MOSTLY ORIGINAL JEEP FEATURES AN UPGRADED, LATER MODEL JEEP 4 CYLINDER OHV ENGINE IN PLACE OF ITS ORIGINAL “GO DEVIL” FLAT 4. THE MORE POWERFUL ENGINE CAME WITH AN IMPROVED CARBURETOR ( REQUIRING A HOOD SCOOP-ITS ONLY BODY MOD). THE RED EXTERIOR BODY IS ALL ORIGINAL. THE INTERIOR HAS THE ORIGINAL BUCKET SEATS COVERED IN BAMBOO VINYL. ALL THE GUAGES ARE INSTALLED AND WORKING PROPERLY,AS WELL AS ALL LIGHTS WORK. HAS AN OPTIONAL FACTORY HEATER INSTALLED. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN UPGRADED FROM 6V TO 12V. THE STEEL WHEELS ARE AFTERMARKET AND WEAR 245X15 OFF-ROAD TRACTION TIRES WITH DECENT TREAD. HAVE THE ORIGINAL 16 INCH WHEELS AND TIRES WHICH WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE SALE.THIS RARE JEEP RUNS,DRIVES,SHIFTS AND STOPS LIKE IT SHOULD. HAS A BIMINI TOP TO KEEP THE SUN AT BAY. THIS JEEP IS A BLAST TO DRIVE,EASY OF FUEL,GETS LOTS OF LOOKS AND ITS READY TO GO! VERY DEPENDABLE-STARTS RIGHT UP,AND WOULD MAKE A GREAT DAILY DRIVER. I HAVE 2 OF THESE JEEPS…THIS RED 1946 AND A MINT GREEN 1949 MODEL(PICTURES BELOW). GREEN JEEP HAS ORIGINAL WINCH AND TOW BAR.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is a nice looking VEC. It no longer has the column shift.
“1946 Willys CJ2A with frame off restoration. Matching serial number 13128 on frame, firewall and dashboard. 5 new NDT miltary tires, clutch, T-90 transmission, radiator, fuel pump, carburetor, wiring harness and air cleaner. Rebuilt 6 volt starter, generator, steering gear and transfer case. New bearings and seals in front spicer 25 and rear 23-2. Also has new brake shoes, wheel cylinders and lines. The original 4 cyl.engine
#J211784 has been machine shop rebuilt. It also has a new Bestop Tiger top and turn signals added. And much more. A complete list of parts and work done is available along with receipts. Runs great. More pictures available
upon request.”
UPDATE: There were two bids. This sold for $1556. It was a public impound auction held on eBay.
The most interesting item on this jeep might be the plates. The serial number is #12718. This has the taller windshield, but split, which is unusual. The soft top door has a rather large window, too.
“$145 lien sale processing paperwork/listing fee will be added to winning bid.
The following is a lien sale auction. We are a public impound facility and this vehicle was towed under the authority of the Oakland Police Department and has been unclaimed. The vehicle is being auctioned to satisfy our lien. Since this is a Lien Sale Auction, there are no license plates with the vehicle. The winning bidder will receive California Lien Sale Paperwork in order to register this vehicle and receive title.
This lien sale auction is being held pursuant to California Lien Sale Civil Codes 3071 or 3072. All vehicles are sold with no guaranties or warranties and are being sold to satisfy A & B’s lien. The purchaser is solely responsible for necessary repairs to insure compliance with California and federal standards. (see ebay for more info)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
This might be a time capsule.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2a, civilian model, all original motor and running gear. Only $3000.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
Given the Oregon Plates, I’m guessing this hasn’t been run a whole lot lately.
“53 Jeep willy call Joey for details”
This may have potential.
“1953 M38A1 Jeep. Almost fully restored in excellent condition. I still need to do a couple of minor things, such as put the windshield wiper arms back on, etc.
New windshield. Military 16″ tires. New interior front and back. New battery. New Carburetor. All new brakes including drums and wheel bearings.Only 43K original miles 12volt with fuse panel.
Was originally equipped with the fording kit but was removed when it was transferred to the Forest Service. Still has fording valve.
Jeep is from Arizona and has NO RUST-Body or Frame. Has been stored inside and has only been out when sunny. Runs excellent.
I will get better pictures when the weather decides to cooperate.
Ken 810-638-2220 or 623-262-4399
5300 OBO Cash. Has clear AZ Title.”
http://flint.craigslist.org/cto/3689818061.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
It has some floor rust issues.
“1951 M-38 Willys Jeep with trailer for sale. Jeep was a communications Jeep in the Korean war. The jeep runs great, the floor board of the jeep does have some rust but wouldnt be a big deal to fix. The MFR Ser. No. is 33836 and is all original except the starter has been changed from 12 V to 24V, however, I still have all original parts and has an aftermarket leather top which is still in very good condition. Seats are also in good condition. Jeep also has a trailer and is included in the asking price (see pictures). Trailer has no thru rust. Jeep has been in my carport and is driven very minimally and would like to see it go to someone who will restore it. It has alot of potential.”
No pics provided.
“I am selling my 1953 Willys M38A1 Jeep. Original U.S. ARMY Jeep. The engine has decal plate that states the engine was refurbished at Fort Waltors, TX. The jeep needs a complete off the frame restoration. All original and everything is there. Tub is in awesome shape. Text or call for pics. (254)258-0789.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2250.
This might have potential.
“1953 Willys Jeep, 4 cylinder, Hard Top, no doors, various new replacement parts included. $2250.00”
