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I was surprised to see this ad published as late at September 3, 1954, because it highlights the CJ-3A-based “Farm Jeep” (see halfway down in the ad). It was printed in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
UPDATE: This was (mistakenly or fraudulently) billed as a 1942 MB.
Bill shared this Briing-A-Trailer auction of a 1942 MB with some unusual mods, including the installation of a Toyota 3C turbodiesel.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1942-jeep-mb-4/
“This 1942 Willys MB was acquired by the seller in 2021 and subsequently refurbished and repowered with a 2.4-liter Toyota 3C turbodiesel inline-four mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a two-speed transfer case. Finished in matte green over green cloth, the Jeep is equipped with auxiliary lights, a fold-down windshield, side-mounted digging tools, 16″ wheels, a rear-mounted Jerry can and spare wheel and tire, and a trailer hitch. This Jeep is now offered in Canada with Ontario registration in the seller’s name.”
Looks in good shape. I’m not sure what has been done to the dash (replaced? painted?).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/593029665675006
“Collector vehicle painted like army Jeep”
Looks ready for some exploring.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/348487707357933
“Vortec v6, new tires new rims, disk brake conversion up front, transmission tranfer case all new rebuilt ,power steering ,custom aluminum radiador too many things to list must see in person”
Appears solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1000854287283837
“1948 Willy’s CJ2A Flat head 4 “Go-Devil” engine. Starts and runs great. Many of the gaskets replaced. 3 speed manual Trans. 4wd comes with additional Transmission and transfer case coupled with Warner automatic over drive.”
This is a mix of a GPW and Jeep Grand Cherokee.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1074387870123691
“1942 gpw on a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee chassis with fuel injected 4.0 runs but needs lots of work great project for someone”
It’s missing the front frame rails, but still may be worth look. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/573056457847634
Has a variety of updates and some value in the parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/357338323147942
“4000 OBO CJ 5 4 cylinder 3 speed Narrow track Dana 30 front 5:38 with Power-Lok Dana 44 rear, 5:38 Power-Lok 15 by 10 TR beadlocks 33” Swampers Needs seats redone and brakes finished. Motor runs great, has a pretty good growl in the t-case”
The body seems like it’s in pretty good shape. Is the bed shortened?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/820224242675146
“Jeep willys truck for sale. Does not run but has motor.”
Seems worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/410717061051564
“47 Willey’s tub. Has fenders . Tub is rough. 500 but make me offer. Need cash”
This short article (with far too many ads) shows some of the Hy-Rail jeep examples over the years. Thanks to Bill for sharing it.
Taar’s selling her father’s CJ-2A. It’s seen some repairs and doesn’t run at the moment. Unclear if the engine spins or not. You can email her at tara.dicken21 @ gmail.com (remove spaces around the @).
“My father recently passed away and left me with several vehicles I am now trying to find homes for. One if these is a 1946 jeep cj3a with a title. It’s not in good shape at all as it has been outside in a barn. Would love for it to go to a good home.”
UPDATE: **SOLD**Was $6500.
“We’ve owned this Jeep for over 12 years. It’s been our primary trail Jeep. We’ve driven it all over the Targhee N.F. and when we lived in Boise it took us through the Boise Mountains and across the Owyhee Desert. No rock crawling or hard abuse, just easy cruising on gravel roads.
It starts, stops, runs, shifts and steers as it should. It’s mostly stock. We converted it from the 24 volt military system to 12 volts and added some BDS 2 1/2” lift springs and shocks.
F134 4 cylinder engine is strong, compression and oil pressure are good. Transmission and transfer case shift fine. I’ve had the original military carburetor and fuel pump professionally rebuilt. Tires are in great shape.
It’s been a great Jeep for us. But we’ve got a couple other projects going and it’s time for the next owner to enjoy it. Clear Idaho title in my name. $6500. Cash only. No trades. Located in Rexburg, Idaho.”
Tom spotted this amalgamation of parts. Listed as a 1951 CJ-3A, this jeep has a DJ-3A front end, but the front crossmember suggests the frame is not from a DJ. The body could be DJ-3A. The engine isn’t, but it is stuck anyway.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5273403332779471/
Flat Fender Jeep project. Titled as a 1951 CJ3A is 2WD. I believe it has a 283 Chevy engine in it but engine is stuck and I do not have time to mess with it. Has some rust, but good project. If listing is up it’s available and will not respond to that question.”
Maury shared this ad.
View all the information on eBay
“Here we have for sale an Original 1970’s Jeep CJ7 CJ5 Renegade Factory Forged Aluminum Slotted Wheel. This is a rare and highly sought after wheel that was a factory optional wheel for CJ’s back in the day. The wheel is pretty nice and its been off a Jeep for years. The aluminum is in good shape. The lug holes are in good shape. The wheel measures 15×7. There are a couple nicks in the aluminum and around the outer lip where wheels have been stacked on top of it. It should polish up well and be ready to run again.”
Blaine shared this truck. It’s got a hydraulic dump bed. It also has a Nissan engine.
https://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/hvo/d/myrtle-point-1957willys-pickuphydraulic/7513749090.html
“Willys pickup…electric over hydraulic dump bed, 4wd, SD 22 Nissan diesel engine. The rig drives but is not roadable. Floor boards rusted out. Buy the complete rig for the asking price, or the rig without the engine for $1500.”
Tom shared this project with some parts that appear in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1374555736403864
“1963 willys jeep tuxedo edition. Hasn’t been started in 10 years. Ran great before I took it apart to restore and never did, unfortunately. Everything is there, other then the front windshield. 3 speed manual. Asking $2,200 OBO”
Glenn spotted this rare and restored Mahl Loader and CJ-2A. There are a ton of detail photos at BaT’s auction page. Note that the serial number used for the title is an engine number and not the original serial number. So, a buyer might want to consider that it your state is extra picky.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1948-willys-cj-2a-18/
“This 1948 Willys CJ-2A is powered by a 134ci Go-Devil inline-four paired with a three-speed manual transmission and is fitted with a MAHL Jeep Loader attachment produced by Standard Iron & Wire Works Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The pair was acquired by the seller around 2010 and subsequently refurbished before installation of the loader in 2016. The truck is finished in black over green vinyl and features white-painted 16″ steel wheels, a fold-flat windshield, a dual-range transfer case, a power take-off unit, a Gre-Sen hydraulic pump, and cab-mounted hydraulic controls. This CJ-2A and Jeep Loader are now offered with an award, articles about the project, and a clean Minnesota title in the name of the seller’s company…..
The factory chassis tag has been replaced with a reproduction unit that shows a blank serial number, and the seller is unable to locate the chassis number on the vehicle itself. The last six digits of the VIN on the title—J172095—are consistent with that of a 1948 Willys CJ-2A.”
Here is a video:
More info on the Mahl Loader from the CJ-2A page: https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/topic19682_post526669.html#526669
Here’s an article from the Dispatcher Magazine with more info from the auction:
And here are pics:
Here’s an unusual custom cab for sale spotted by Andy.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/609039380576173
“I have a 1946 Jeep cab $500. Need gone asap. You haul.”
This has a PTO and is equipped with duallies.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1446324482537465
“Bought the Jeep in PA to restore just don’t have the time to work on it ”
Everything for $800. It looks to be one chassis and two CJ-2As?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/528134015665772
“Lots of willys Jeeps parts. 1 mostly complete jeep with broken suspension mounts on the front. The motor on it has ran on starting fluid. Body on it is solid just need frame fixed. Also pictured is another jeep body and frame. The frame has the transmission and transfer case but no motor. The second body is pretty rusted out but is salvageable. Have a box of miscellaneous Jeep parts that will come with the body’s. 800 come get it all. Located in North Mississippi.”
The body on this doesn’t appear too bad, but no pics of the floors posted.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/739477017331541
“Willys M38 project not running. Has another engine and transmission to go with it. New 12v wiring harness and a tote of new gaskets and miscellaneous parts. $4500 obo. Stone Mountain Ga. Pick up only”
Andy shared this build. Lots of mods on this diesel-equipped wagon.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/deals/item/5435267946601975/
“1963 Willy’s jeep utility vehicle. Motor is a 4BT Cummins with turbo kit. Has a turbo 400 automatic transmission. 1/2 ton Chevy axels. 4 wheel drive. $25,000 OBO”
Listed as a 1947 CJ-2A, the body appears to be from a 3A, as it lacks the ignition switch hole on the dash. It also lacks frame horns on the front frame rails.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/813594109643512
“1947 Willys CJ2A. Starts, runs, drives, doesn’t stop real well. New master cylinder included. Engine; L4-134 “Go-Devil” Transmission; T-90 Transfer case; Dana 18 Front differential; Dana 25 Rear differential; Dana 41 I have upgraded to 12 volts. New alternator, New battery, new battery cables, new fan belt. I have gotten the title lined out in my name. With new reproduction Serial number plate, new reproduction body and frame tags and a new reproduction dash plate. Also has new in box steering linkage. Will need the wiring played with, lights, ignition switch and such. I have a video of it running on request”
This is listed as a 1949, but is a 1948 based on the serial number. Unclear how much value is here, but it does have a Sears/Allstate-branded deluxe top.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1118204418790044
“1949 Willy’s Jeep CJA. Flathead 4 cylinder motor. It has been sitting but the motor moves freely. It’s all there, transmission, radiator, carburator. Would consider trade. DM any questions”
