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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 .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It runs, but needs work.
“51′ Willies Jeep for sale- Has a Chevy 327, locking hubs on all 4 wheels, 33″ mud terrains, tow bar. Runs good, but needs works on breaks and plenty of TLC for the interior and exterior. Great project vehicle for father and son or just for fun.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
“1961 Jeep Willies, $1000 FIRM
Rough condition, needs restored or good for hunting truck
I bought 3 yrs ago as a project and it has sat.
Overheated and radiator has a leak now. Otherwise started easily and ran well.
Would not reccommend trying to start without a tune up. IE, purge old tarnished gas, new oil and filter changes. etc.
4×4 works perfectly. transmission, transfer case, differentials all work perfectly.
as far as I can tell all original equipment, eng, trans, transfer case and differentials.
These facts alone make it worth a grand in the condition it is currently in.
If you dont know this dont bother responding. No lowball offers.
$1000 is a fair and honest price and my bottom line.
I have not started it since it overheated. I am confident w some love, a thermostat and some attention itll run great.
Tires hold air and have low tread but are road worthy.
Of course it has rust. mostly surface. frame is solid. some rust to body mounts. should repair easily.”
UPDATE: Was $4300.
Given the windshield appears broken, the engine block is in the back, lack of bumper, etc, I’m thinking more like $1000 for this.
“1947 willies jeep , engine block in back,transmission still in place $4300 obo sold with bill of sale”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $50.
I can’t tell if these are 15″ or 16″, but the price seems good.
“Set of 5 Wheels from a 1954 CJ3B for $50.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3750.
(11/02/2012) Needs a body.
“This is as good as it gets, lazy man special..Early 46 cj2a Column shift with clear Ohio title.. Has a total rebuild or gone through…..New NDTs tires and new repro fenders…. Very nice , just ad your New body… Many many hours on this restro, just needs some small finishing touches …Every bolt and gasket has been restored or replaced..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4295.
“This is a nice running 1950 4×4 willy’s wagon, All original seats, I believe it has the orginal 4 cyl motor. I bought it in Colorado so it has very little rust. there are 2 spots above the real fender. Call me for more information.”
The folks at the Bantam Jeep Festival have asked me to participate in this year’s history series. I will be presenting “The Joys & Hazards of Buying a Vintage Jeep”, appearing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with an official book(s) signing following each event. I don’t know the times just yet.
I shared this news with Paul and he responded with some words of wisdom for potential buyers of vintage jeeps. He wrote:
Please remember that sometimes a free Jeep is still too expensive. Normal people just don’t realize how much money, time and space a disassembled Jeep can suck up. Many clueless males have sadly discovered just how quickly Breaking Up Is Easy (not hard) To Do after becoming the owner of a project Jeep. Don’t even get me started on relationship problems after the Jeep is finished, just be ready for the “Why can’t my car be parked in the garage” vintage whine which is soon followed the always popular “I’m cold and rain soaked, why doesn’t this thing have a top” snivel. For a single guy taking a date out in a vintage Jeep will become an educational experience so long as no police are involved. Many women simply don’t understand that a Jeep really does have shock absorbers, it’s just that they are called passengers. Also a women with a sense of humor and adventure is mandatory to make it thru those events that seem like a good idea at the time and will provide many hours of crazy stories in the future for the grandkids but only if everyone survives.
I simply can’t argue with any of that!
On the BOOK 2 front, after writing all day I completed Draft 2 this evening. The book is approx 450 pages, when properly formatted. Ann is sitting next to me gleefully and busily bruising this draft with a red pen. She’s on page 22 already and hasn’t fallen asleep yet, so I take that as a good sign 🙂 My goal is to have it published in time for the Bantam Festival.
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
Here’s a jeep tram that is pulling tourists along the Huntington Beach Pier.
This was just too odd to pass up.
“Wagoneer wood-sided Station Wagon
Brand – Jeep
Color – Orange
Size – XL XLarge
Measurements in inches and centimeters, measured flat:
Chest – 23″ (58,4cm)
Length – 29″ (73,6cm)
The shirt is short sleeve, 100% preshrunk cotton.
Wood-sided Jeep vehicle on the front of the shirt.
In used, not abused condition.
No rips, holes or stains.”
View all the information on eBay
I like this ad.
“This collectible magazine advertisement is original, not a reprint or photocopy. It measures apprx. 10 1/2″ wide by 13 1/2″ tall and is in good condition ready to mat and frame. Due to the nature of vintage paper, most advertisements will show some minor signs of aging and wear. All of our ads are packaged in plastic sleeves with a cardboard backing inside of a mylar mailer.”
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UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
The appears in excellent shape.
“Offered at auction is an original World War II 1/4t military trailer manufactured in May 1945 by Gemco Mfg. This trailer has been completely restored and is parade ready. The data plate is completely original and in very good condition. Vintage Wiring of Maine OEM correct harness and Beachwood trailer tarp are installed. The trailer is 100% historically correct in every detail and stensiled as it would have been for shipment to the ETO
Stats on trailer:
Manufacturer Gemco Eng. & Mfg. Co. Inc.
Model T-1
Serial number 529
ACM number 135821 stamped on the frame under the front left spring hanger.
DOD 5-1945
U.S.A. number USA0877094
You would be hard pressed to find a nicer WWII trailer for your collection. The trailer is sold with a current OR title and pictoral documentation of the restoration process.”
Seller is looking for at least $15,000.
“Decided to sell my 1952 Willys CJ3A that just recently completed a full, frame off restoration. My family has owned this Jeep for 37 years (since 1975) when my Dad bought. He recently passed away and this Jeep isn’t helping the healing process for some reason.
This Willys went thru a complete restoration and was finished in 2012. A complete BRAND NEW steel body was purchased and installed. Frame was sandblasted, tec. Jeep has original motor and trans as well as a very RARE factory installed rear PTO winch. Tires are OEM originals and also Brand New. The list of New Parts is very long, all original and expensive!
Those of you that know these Jeeps, know what they are worth. I’m looking for the Best Offer. For those of you out there that are tire kickers, I will advise you that any offer under $15k won’t even be considered……so that’s the ballpark I’m playing in.
Email or text wih any questions…..33zero-42one-68zero0”
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/3649442721.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
This will need work.
“1957 Willies Jeep FC 150
4 Wheel Drive
Front Controlled
Project vehicle = Lots of work.
No paperwork.”
The bumper could use replacing, but this pic hints that this might be in decent shape.
“This is a 1956 4 wheel drive Willys pick up. I believe it’s all original including the 134 CID 6CYL and Borg Warner transmission. It was a running truck when I bought it as a project 2 years ago. It has since been started a few times but has not been run in about 6-8 months. Will require a tune up to be road ready again.
City: Houston
State: TX
Please contact David at:
Phone: (832) 414-8944
or
email: dav_knox@yahoo.com“
http://www.sellajeep.com/bd/sale/adsb464/adsb464.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $22,500.
Mark listed this over at sellajeep.com.
“1949 Willys VJ This is a great car, fun to drive and a real head turner. I purchased this last winter from a private seller in AZ who had been rebuilding it and he tried to keep it as original as possible. It was near finished and I added a few things to it. Here is a list.
New: top and side curtains, frame for top, gas tank and sending unit, exhaust pipe and muffler, fuel pump, turn signals, hub caps, seats covers, a new overdrive, chrome bumpers, steering wheel with suicide knob, outside mirrors, dash nobs and carb kit. The engine is a totally rebuilt 4 cyl. (lead-free gas) by a Jeep expert in Phoenix and it has a newer paint job with a few small road chips and almost all of the chrome is new and looks excellent. I had a slider built for the driver’s seat so it can be adjusted. It is a six volt system and has radial tires that are like new. It has always been garaged.
Things I did not get to: back brakes need new seals and the transmission has a problem with 2nd gear slipping out at times.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
This VEC has a V-8 installed in it.
“Up for sale is a great restoration project. 1946 willys cj2a. It has a clean tittle and current reg in my name. It has it’s fair share of bumps and bruises but it is a driver and could be a daily driver if you want it to be. All stock running gear except for the engine. It has a 283 small block chevy with a adapter to the 3 speed and rare factory overdrive. You can drive it 55 no problem. It is a project but it is a driver as well. Also has a old all aluminum arctic top for the winter. All lights blinkers and gauges work as well. All new brakes too.”
The rims and grille look good. There appears to be value here.
“1953 CJ3B for sale. This is a project jeep with lots of parts to go along with it. The engine is shot. I am not looking for much just would hate to send it to the scrap yard but I promised my wife I would get rid of it. I will consider any reasonable offer or possibly trade or some combination there of. I am looking for small utility trailer or a small motorcycle (does not have to be pretty) and would be happy to work a trade.”
http://valdosta.craigslist.org/cto/3648837903.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $2900. This appears to have a VEC body.
“Cool Classic 1947 Jeep Willys 4×4, 4 cyl flathead motor, 3 speed manual tranny, its all there and it runs and drives. Good for woods or farm! Needs finishing but its all there!!!!”
Bill has a set of 11″ backing plates for sale on eBay.
“Up for Auction is a set of 11 inch backing plates off an early 70’s cj5. They are hard to find parts. Use to upgrade you Willys jeep to 11 inch brakes to improve safety, and to add self adjusting brakes. This will fit the front or rear axle.
These backing plates can be used with the Willys mb, ford gpw, Willys cj2a, cj3a, cj3, cj5, m38 m38a1, and m170. These will also work with international scouts or any vehicle running the dana 27 or dana 30 front axle.”
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This runs and drives, but needs work.
“For sale: 1957 Willys CJ3B Jeep with title, runs and drives but is NOT roadworthy has 31K miles. Overall very original Jeep, body tub is rough. Mechanically pretty sound. Asking $700.00 obo. Call cell phone: 717-448-3800 thanks Nathan”
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/3650328163.html
UPDATE: Was $975. **Status Unknown**
Seller will not break this up. It is a package sale.
“I have a 1946 CJ2a (#77xxx) for sale that was purchased as a parts jeep for its L134 engine. Unfortunately the block has a crack that probably isn’t repairable and I have moved on to another engine. The previous owner had disassembled the jeep and grown tired of the project. I have grouped this jeep along with a 69′ buick 225 and a spare Dana 41 rear axle as a package deal. (seller provides more details in the ad).”
Here are three T-84 trannies for sale. Pics of each on the ad.
“one complete with bellhousing- no markings on right side, might be usable as is. came off a 42 gpw $250
one complete no bellhousing — should be rebuilt $100
one completely in parts – possibly an original knob $50 (tower housing has broken corner)
all have towers”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This needs some work.
“I have a 1948 willys jeep. I bought this jeep last august to fix up and drive and as a hunting wagon. the jeep does run and their is no slack in the transmission, I have started it and drove around my pasture. The tires are in good shape, the slave cylinder is froze up and the fuel tanks probably need to be replaced. But overall it’s a very nice jeep. Wouldn’t take much to fix it up and make a very nice lil vechile.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
Contrary to the seller’s claim, it isn’t all stock. The front bumper has been extended. It almost looks like it has tool indents on the passenger side.
“Runs great, Registered, All stock, New soft top & new seats, New master cylinder & wheel cylinders, 11in drum breaks”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
(12/26/2012) This looks good. It has the aftermarket clamps that someone said are from a porsche?
“1948 willys original excellent condition runs great goes anywhere”
