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Looks like a good truck with a few customizations.
“FOR SALE ~ 1952 Willy’s Overland Engine and tranny rebuilt w/13,000 miles
Good tires
Have all original parts
$15,000 Or Best Offer
For more info/questions call Sam 408-926-2855”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/3467576988.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. The buy-it-now price was $10,000.
“BARN FIND! 1950 Willys Overland Jeepster. Restored 20 years ago and has had little use since. This unique vehicle. Is ready to go. Unique Maroon exterior with Black interior. Original 4 cylinder engine with 3 speed transmission.”
The Chevy 265 is era correct. I’ve never heard it put quite that way before. This runs and drives and has a warn OD.
“Here we have a 1953 Willy’s Jeep that came from Tennessee so it is rock solid!! At some point years ago, somebody did a very professional looking installation of a 1956 Chevy 265 V8, which has all matching numbers including the 4 barrel carberator that still has the tag on it. This engine was installed so well that it looks like the jeep came from the factory with it. The engine itself runs absolutely excellent. It starts up immediately, idles beautiful, no smoke or noises whatsoever. I figure the engine itself is worth a little bit of money by itself to someone who may be looking to restore a ’56 Chevy.
I bought this Jeep only a few months ago beccause I fell in love with how solid it was and that it had the 265 in it that is era correct for the Jeep. The only 2 rust holes were where the original taillights mounted – all I did was grind it down and everglass it in. The Jeep had multiple colors on it and was half sanded down when I received it; So, I sanded down the rest of it and sprayed the Jeep with a Sherwin Williams Commercial Water Based Paint. This is not a quality paint job by any means. I just couldn’t stand looking at it in multiple colors anymore.
When I purchased it I only heard it run with gas down the carb. I have cleaned out the gas tank, rebuilt the carb and as stated earlier, it runs perfect. The engine will run at 160-180 degrees all day long. The Jeep has Warn lock out hubs and a Warn overdrive unit. Everything on this Jeep is stiff from sitting many years. I have driven it around the yard – the brakes work good, 1st and reverse and hi low range are easily shifted. Everything else needs to be freed up to work properly. I have only done as much as I have had time for to get it ready for winter storage. – incl new antifreeze.
It has a full canvas top as pictured; However, while trying to put it on in 40 degree weather, I was not able to get all the snaps to snap. So, I don’t know if it needs to be done in warm weather to stretch or if it is just shrunk. The clutch works excellent. Glass is all good. Back tires are very nice. Front tires are dry rotted. It does come with a spare as well as a 5 gallon jerry can and a tote full of extra parts. Floors are great – no rust at all. If you look closely at the photos you will see that the drivers side muffler is good and the passenger side is completely shot. The rest of the pipe going up to the exhaust manifold is good.
It has a clear Ohio Title that matches the vin plate on the body. It does come with extra paint.
This is a PROJECT VEHICLE.
I do like this vehicle alot which is why I bought it; However, it will have to sit outside tarped off this winter which I really hate to do so I have decided to sell it. If it does not sell, I will tarp it off & it will be its first time outside in snow in at least 30 years that I know of.
216-402-1496 DO NOT TEXT – I CAN NOT RECEIVE OR RESPOND TO YOU. DO NOT TEXT ME.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
(10/08/2012) This looks in good shape. It looks like a hole has been cut in the hood for the air cleaner though.
“1948 Willys cj2a jeep with f head 4 cylinder,Dana 27 front, Dana 40 rear end. 33″ bfg mud, new paint new powder coated roll cage, auto meter gauges cd player, tilt will conversion, toyota steering box. new wire harness, new bucket seats. $7,000 OB”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2100.
Runs, drives, needs work. Not quite ‘very original condition’.
“46’Willys CJ2A
Runs,drives Four Wheel Drive works
Smokes a bit until warm haven’t started it much in the past year
Tranny/transfercase and axles very solid, trany doesn’t pop out of gear like most do. transfercase shifts in and out of high and low 2 to 4 easily
Running gear is very,solid on this. I drove it around for nearly a year before deciding I wanted to restore it ground up. Illness forces sale now.
Very original condition.except has been converted to a 12 volt electrical system.
Tons of extra new and used original and aftermarket parts including,
Soft Top.
Tailgate
New bed pan and parts
New Distributor
Rollbar
Starter
window hinges and thumb screws several different styles
3 inch lift kit
extra tub and running gear parts
Taillights,6 volt style
Running lights early bullet type
Spare tire carrier
Carb to air filter crossover metal tube
Windshield and frame seals
Throttle and choke cables
Speedometer and cable
E-brake handle and assembly
12 volt windshield wiper motors and arms
carpet kit
Misc other parts”
UPDATE: Was $8500. **SOLD**
The pics are very tiny.
“1950 Willy’s Jeep. This Jeep, a CJV-35/U, is the prototype for the M-38 later produced from 1950- 1952 and used by the U.S. military in both Korea and Vietnam. It’s purpose was to have recon marines and U.S. Navy frogmen/ SEALS to have a waterproof jeep to call in naval bombardments, air to ground attacks, and coordinate amphibious assaults. Considered to be the rarest of all jeep models. This one has matching frame and engine serials documentation.
It has it’s original “Go Devil” 4 cylinder engine, and has had a fresh military overhaul with new rings, pistons, valves, crankshaft, camshaft, etc. (Okay to use unleaded gas.) All new or rebuilt fuel pump, oil pump,hoses, new plugs and wires, battery, new brakes , shocks,clutch. Jeep runs great and is driven regularly.
Needs cosmetic restoration finished or drive as a “rat rod.” Have 8 military rims, 10 military tires, spare tire holder, gas can and holder, whip antenna, decals, spare fenders, original oil bath air cleaner, an original “controller box” for its radios, radio mounts, seat cushions, complete set of manuals,bumpers, carbs, more boxes and boxes of stuff.
Have original data plates from U.S Navy Bureau of Ships.”
Needs works, but runs and drives.
“I have a 1957 willys cj5 for sale it runs and drives it needs work. The tires are like new. A lot has been done to it over the years and it is very sturdy, i drive it around on my property . I have a clear title for the jeep. It will start right up and go , but it lacks power in high gear up hill, goes great in low 4wd. Vacume wiper, it has been winterized from factory , it does have a heater , the doors and back hatch come off , you can remove the top but , I have not attempted it yet ,I have a gasket engine rebuild kit that also goes with the jeep. Please feel free to ( text me at 304-566-8780 this is a TEXT ONLY number) if you want me to call you either text me your number or email it to me , thanks for looking. Ill answer you back as soon as I get your message , I shouldnt be no more than a day getting back to you. :)”
http://morgantown.craigslist.org/cto/3467063014.html
No pics provided.
“Have a project or parts CJ2a Jeep. will need frame work, stored inside since 89, good tailgate, hood, winshied frame ect.
several new parts, such as gas tank, fuel pump. comes with title and extra go-devil motor.
1550.00 invested…take $1250.00
Text 317-710-2697”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3466125546.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
(12/04/2012) It doesn’t run.
“it doesn’t run havnt tried to brake it free yet needs a gas tank. has locking hubs and a bill of sale. will trade for guns,dirtbike,motorcycle,fourwheeler, or ???”
I spotted this 1950 picture on the Buckles Blog, a blog that presents circus history from all over the world. I with this picture was bigger. According the blog post, “Here we see a Jeep with a power take-off in the process of raising the sides of each seat wagon. The outer corners were supported with long braces and then the front end of each vehicle would be lowered to form a grand stand.”
This is located in the Netherlands.
“Herewith we offer you a Very Rare and Hard to find, vintage mid to late `60ties produced Chinese Tin Wind-Up Toy Car, which was made after the famous Willys Jeep of WWII. This version depicts an wonderful, bright colored Fire Chief Support car!. Its an odd and very sought after model. The model is Wind Up operated! It has been tested and it works great! Like if it was made yesterday! The driver has a medium soft vinyl head. The Bell at the back really rings when the car moves! A lovely and cute looking collectible! An awesome addition within any Jeep, Tin Toy, Or vintage Chinese Toy collection!. Be keen on this treasure! The model comes in Top Mint Condition! Very clean, bright and shining, as if it was made yesterday! No wear at all!. The bottom is like new too!.”
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This ad appeared in volume 2 No. 13 issue of Montana Sports Outdoors of Missoula, MT. The magazine includes a full page ad for an unusual ‘Jeep’ being endorsed by UNITED CATTLE COMPANY OF BIG SANDY. I can’t imagine this ad ran in too many magazines. The text of the ad notes that the cattle company was purchasing its 18th jeep.
UPDATE: This article is a condensed version of this Scientific American article shown here: http://www.ewillys.com/2020/04/16/january-1942-article-from-scientific-american-meet-the-jeep/
(09/22/2012) This Old Jeep had a digital copy of this magazine article from Reader’s Digest January 1942. That site is now offline. Below is Page 1 of 3 pages.
Randy spotted this rare warn hub box. It needs another hub though. Northstar Willys is auctioning this.
“This auction is for one Warn hub cap with the original case.”
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Here is a set of old catalogs.
“Montgomery Ward Sears JEEP SCOUT JEEPSTERS Parts Catalogs 1967 1968 1971 1972”
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Eric spotted this one. The seller doesn’t want to junk this. There could be a little value in this poor, sad jeep.
“Old Willys Jeep. ROUGH SHAPE. Might be good for parts. Would like to see it used instead of going to the crusher. Any interest call 617-898-7440”
http://catskills.craigslist.org/cto/3406825546.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** was on eBay.
(11/29/2012) Check out the driver’s side entrance. It’s looks to me like this has been trimmed back.
“All steel original body with new correct color Olive Green paint. New upholstery. New gas tank and fuel pump. All original 4 cylinder engine and running gear. 4 wheel drive. Freshly tuned, runs great. Has current title and license. Vin 389560.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500
“What you are looking at is an original 1952 Willys M38 military Jeep. The Jeep has been redone and is in near perfect condition. It is all original with original 24 volt system. No bondo. All metal. Original bows and all. It could use new tires, but they are fine as is. It currently had coop grip spurs on the original Willys rims. Clear title. It is a hop in and go original piece of U.S. history. I am asking 13,500 OBO.
New canvas top
All fresh oils
New front suspension
New rear seat
New paint
New axe
New shovel
New axe and shovel straps
New stencils
New transfer case seal
All new brakes
New glass
New windshield seal
New seat cushions
Rebuilt distributor
New electrical wiring
New clutch
Fresh bed lined floors for long lasting
New battery’s”
The reason for the sale is sad, but it isn’t a great restoration.
“LOOK! 1948 Willys Jeep Mechanicals All Rebuilt! just restored by a Great Restoration Shop In Town for my friend, this was his Dream and his baby, HE DROVE IT ON THE RAMP TRUCK IN AND OUT OF THE GARAGE AND FOR 320 MILES! Unfortunatly he passed on from heart attack! He is survived by his loving wife and two children, 12 & 10 years old!! Please be generous as all the proceeds for the sale will provide for them and thier education! WE MUST SELL THIS FOR THEM!”
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Here’s another shortened wagon.
“Willys Wagon Project, a unique shortened rolling chassis and body with title. A great project as a one of a kind custom build or as a Rat Rod. Offers accepted.
520-861-2763 ”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/pts/3464942513.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
(11/01/2012) The body and frame look good, but there is no engine or tranny.
“this a clean little cj3b. i bought it to build but have no time. the previous owner was converting to put a v8 or v6 in it. the body is cherry, no rusted floors. it does not have motor or tranny. the frame was taken apart and painted with the body off. he told me the brakes were rebuilt it has new universal joints. from what i can see it looks like the chassi is done. the body and paint are very clean. all you need to do is finish putting the motor and trans in and ad gauges and a wire kit. the wheels dont come with it. i have another set that came with the jeep when i got it. there’s allot of beat up ones out there that are allot cheaper but where are you gonna find one with a chassi all finished and a cherry body like this one.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(11/13/2012) Little description and one small pic.
“FOR SALE 1947 Willys Jeep. IF not running, price is $1750. If running $3,000 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7999
(12/07/2012) “Just found in a barn in Oregon – 1948 Willys CJ2-A Jeep. 32,000 original miles! 3 speed on floor. Has rear seat. No rust, no accidents, all there all original. Has top, bad plastic. Runs and drives puuurfect!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3375.
The body has a top toll indent and a drain hole, but not fuel inlet. I’m going to guess there’s been some bodywork done.
“Buick 231 V6.Electronic Ing.
Holley 2 brl.carb (spare 450 4 barrel),Edlebrock cam and intake
T18 transmission. T18 transfer
31 spline HD 9 in rearend; 4:10 with detroit locker
Dana 44 frontend; 4.09 with truetrack diff.
11x2in. Power brakes.
Saginaw manual box with tilt steering. Rollbar
Rancho springs and shocks. 3in total lift.
Rear CJ5 gas tank. Mount for winch
2013 tags!!!! E-mail for more details
Some extra parts
20K on drivetrain. Dont ask how many miles on Jeep. God knows???”
No title and all apart. I see nothing to suggest a ’41. I like the rims.
“1941 Jeep Willys has motor and trans. Motor is out and in need of rebuilding, but is all there for the most part. Body is in decent shape for the year. No top. No title. $2000 obo or trade for small car must run and drive. For more info Call John at 502 three 9 six 2922. ”
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/3463101806.html
