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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(11/03/2012) This is worth a look. It’s clearly a CJ-3A and not a 3B.
“1953 WILLYS CJ3B $3000.00 OBO. 4 CLY/ FLAT HEAD ENGINE / 3 SPEED TRANSMISSION HIGH/ LOW TRANSFER CASE / 6 VOLT CHARGING SYSTEM..
CAR DOLLEY FOR FULL SIZE / VEHICLES $1100.00 BUILT ON RAMPS”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
(11/04/2012) This runs, but needs work.
“I have for sale a project 1954 Willys CJ3b “high hood” jeep. It has the hurricane 4cyl engine in it that runs but smokes a little. The title came from another jeep cause this one doesnt have and id tags, so the title i have for it says it is a 1948 ford jeep. You could still license it like this.
I needs work. it will need brakes done, electrical done ext. But this is a fun project!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600.
This looks ready for the trails. Looks like a nice cage.
“54 willys jeep, runs have title, comes with bikini top and full top and spare tire”
I was searching the National Archives and managed to find a few interesting items. This little treasure shows Bristo Screws proclaiming its support for the Ford Jeep.
http://research.archives.gov/description/534790
Craig forwarded the below excerpt and photo from his local coop paper. I went to the website and spotted an additional photo (above). Here’s the location of the caverns.
Here is the text from Craig’s news article:
“Missouri is blessed with a number of remarkable show caves open to the public. One of the most unique is Fantastic Caverns, located just north of Springfield. The cave, which is served by Ozark Electric Cooperative, was first discovered in 1862 when a farmer’s dog crawled through what was then a narrow opening.
It wasn’t fully explored until 5 years later when a group of intrepid women responded to a newspaper challenge. What makes Fantastic Caverns so unique are the Jeep trams that carry visitors through the cave on a guided tour. This makes the 1 mile, 50-minute tour accessible to just about anyone, including seniors, children and those in wheelchairs.
Inside the cave are natural wonders created by the constant drip of acidic water through soluble limestone. Tour guides point out stalagtites and stalagmites, towering columns with colorful mineral stains, large deposits of flowstones and delicate draperies.
They also tell how the auditorium room was once used for weekly country music concerts in the 1950’s and mid-1960’s. A trip through Fantastic Caverns combines equal parts of awe and wonder with a lesson in history and science. In fact, the cavern is known as “Missouri’s oldest classroom.”
The tour costs $22.50 for adults and $14.50 for children. A discount for groups of 20 or more is available. The cave is open from 8 a.m. to dusk year-round except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.
For more information, call 417-833-2010 or visit www.fantasticcaverns.com”
Dave saw the Ouray Postcard I posted the other night. So, he forwarded a picture of a plate he bought there forty years ago. It’s a great sign. Craig, don’t you have one of these, too?
Here’s another Ouray tour jeep post card. This postcard pictures a CJ-6 and the Scenic Jeep Tour Service.
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: This post card was for sale on eBay in 2012.
Even the Smithsonian didn’t get the ‘original jeep’ correct as evidenced by the postcard below. To their credit, this Bantam BRC-60 just might be the next best thing. I compare all three Bantams here.
For comparision, here’s another good shot of a BRC-60:
And this is the original Bantam BRC — Jeep #1. The round fenders and scalloped side are two of the biggest differences:
The jeep on the far right has a grille that looks like a BRC-60 to me. In the foreground is a jeep that looks like a BRC-40.
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This is an original ad published in a Portland, Oregon, Newspaper.
“Full page newspaper ad by Meier & Frank Co. is approx 22″ x 16″ and original….1 page only. These came from a very well preserved collection of WWII Portland Oregon newspapers. All are in good to very good condition…this one has some wrinkles toward the middle. Scanned images are blurrier, may appear trimmed, colors darker, lighter or uneven but actual items are not. They are bigger than our biggest scanner so used camera shot and even that doesn’t quite get it all.”
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UPDATE: Steve sent some more pictures. This is interesting.
Steve had this half cab for sale. It appears to be a CJ-5/CJ-6 model.
Steve writes, “I have this old half top looks like protype of some short. It is not really homemade. It has cut outs for the early rollout windows and a sticker of some kind just under the back window…..would like to sell it … its located in Lander, WY, for $1000. my phone number 307-850-2890.”
The starting bid on this is $18,000. It is about 90% done according to the seller. The parts looks in good condition, but note the 2nd picture, which suggests the wires are running over the frame and, possibly, under the hat channel. I’m thinking this is a problem.
“1948 willys jeep cj2a restored & rebuilt by father and son we have owned this for apox, 25 years and have been working on the restoration when spare time came up , its 90% finished still need minor work such as seat cushions and soft top as well as a few slight items to completed – e brake hook up – dash light and stock air filter and orig windshields i have some parts that will be included , it runs well and drives fine brakes also are all new theres way to much new parts to list the body is rust free as well as frame there is no bondo under paint , a very nice example of jeep history, has movie prop 30 cal browning mounted in back witch has blaze orange tip and can not be made to fire projectiles this jeep has countless hours of work invested in it, would make a great movie prop – show car or parade truck , see photos or ask for any info needed”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300
“need to find a new home for my 1950 M38 miltary Jeep… no title..$300….. also CJ2 frame ,,, been blasted and painted…$150 obo”
Walter pointed out this nice Slat Grille out of Poland. It is a MB that has been refurbished into a Slat Grille
“for sale 1942 MB
rebuilded as Slat Grill , frame off restoration
main parts :
frame 1942 MB – corrected to slat grill
engine 1943 MB oryginal , rebuilded
gearbox T84 – oryginal , rebuilded
body : new repro – all details corrected to slat grill
windshield : low , early type 1942
front seat frames : oryginal slat grill “splitted”
rear seat : repro
top bow : oryginal 1942
hood +fenders : oryginal 1942
front axle : 1942 MB
rear axle : 1942 slat grill
fuel tank : repro , early type small cup
new 6v electric wiring , new fuel and brake lines
radiator + starter + generator + carburator + regulator : oryginal 1942-45
fuel filter : oryginal 1942 slat grill
air filter : repro slat grill
horn : 6V sparton repro
battery : oldtimer style 6V , new
tires : OMAHA
canvas + seats : new
+ acessories like axe, shovel
car imported from USA , with US title , EU import papers , all import taxes payed for oldimer
invoice +VAT ,
car is now near Warsaw”
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This looks nice, it’s cleaned and painted with some care. But . . . here’s my thing . . .I guess when someone describes a jeep as “museum quality” and “pristine condition” I have certain expectations (despite some of the poor museum jeeps we’ve documented herein). So, if his were my museum piece, the lettering would be different on the hood (not marked 52-m38A1), the engine parts would not be all painted like they are here, and the steering column wouldn’t be off color (unless that’s a color option I didn’t know about). It also appears this should have the hinged grille, but the hinges are missing.
” This Jeep is in pristine condition and has been restored to museum quality inside and out by the Armed Forces History Museum. It includes a non-functional removable 30 caliber machine gun.”
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Colin’s son Lee has a variety of parts for sale.
“The two bodies are in fair shape. The yellow one is a 1951 M-38, with the floor pans, glove box door, battery box door and the dash insert for the gauges. The blue one is a 1957 DJ3A Dispatcher with a complete fiberglass top, doors, rear sliding door and windshield vent door. The glass is in all three doors, but no windshield glass.
Below is a listing of the parts he has and what he is asking for them:
1 M-38 hood, rough but usable: $50
1 plain no script hood good cond.: $150
1 M-38 tailgate, no script: $100
1 DJ3A tailgate, no script, license plate light and bracket, $100
2 front fenders R&L, fair cond. $100 each
1 grille, for CJ or DJ flat fender, good cond, nice and straight: $150
1 CJ oil filter (small size) $50
1 M-38 oil filter (larger) $60
1 M-38 Oil bath air filter complete with brackets and crossover tube: $$ negotiable
2 tailgate hinges, perfect cond: $25
1 gas tank filler neck fits DJ3A and Surrey: $25
1 air cleaner crossover tube: $25
1 carb air horn fits CJ2, 3A DJ3A: $12
1 air horn to carburetor seal, connects air horn to top of carb on CJ2A, 3A and DJ3A
Call Lee at 602-896-0729 between 6 AM and Noon Arizona time. Lee has no computer, so no email, thanks.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
Someone turned this highhood into a lowhood.
“1965 CJ 3B 4X4 With an A fiberglass body
Metal fenders and windshield some rust
Front seats and a double removable foldable back set. The driver seat has an adjustable slider
Center storage between front seats.
Storage space is water tight and weather proof, holds CD player and is all lockable.
Two cup holders
Best Top top
Buick 225 motor. 6 cylinder; Rebuilt in 2008
Have all receipts for motor rebuild
Coil upgraded to distributor
ADAM 810-936-7000 ext 202
Dry cell 12 volt
Interior Rhino Lined
Under coated in 2011
New clutch and transfer case”
No pics provided.
“Jeep runs and has original engine. Needs seats and a little care. Overall it is in great condition. Call 205-876-7589. I can send pics.”
This appears to be rough on the sides.
“1953 willys jeep. Has an exhaust leak but other than that the jeep runs great i have drove this jeep to town a lot, it is registered as an antique. The body has rust around the back of the fenders / quarter panels. Has good floors. They have been repaired with signs done by previous owner. The jeep is all original has clean original title and has a lot of paper work that shows what all has been done over the years. Asking 3500 obo. Will not consider trades. Text me i work nights 903-312-9879.”
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/3392764241.html
If overdrives were worth $1500, I would have bought a bunch at $750.
“I have a 1949 Willys Pick-Up. Flat-Nose already street rod ready. Clean title in hand. No rust. Originally from the South West United States. Everything is there! Even the sidesteps that are so elusive to find. This has a small-block Ford V-8 bolted-up to the T-90 transmission with the over-drive done. The over-drive alone is worth $1,500.00! The bed is nice, with a Willys Overland Scripted Tailgate. This sheet metal is as good as it gets.
Price: $3,300
Please contact Ken at:
email: kenkirker007@aol.com”
http://www.jeeptruck.com/bd/sale/adb348/adb348.html
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
I like this one. It has some early Civil Air Patrol stickers on it.
“1962 Jeep Willy Stretch M170 Ambulance. Government called for 6000 M170’s to be made. Production between 1953 and 1963. The government stopped production at 4155 M170’s, so I have been told by some sources that I have spoken with. The motor is a 4 cylinder F Hurricane Flathead 134. It has a 24 volt system, transmission is a T90. A model 18 transfer case and is equipped for a fording system. The jeep is all original and runs very good. There are no mechanical defects known. It is in good condition, even the tires are original. It was used in the Air Corps and still has original stickers and original Government plates (located under updated DMV plates.) Vehicle has a clear DMV title. No registration issues. The jeep has 32,288 miles on the engine as of date of listing. I drive it periodically to keep engine from sitting. It has a new rebuilt radiator, new water pump, new thermostat and housing and hoses. It also has a new master cylinder and fording spark plugs.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800
Those are some large tires.
“1959 willys high hood aka the dog, brand new 38″ mickey tompson tires, rear and front wheel driveoriginal T90 TRANS 25 front and 44 rear axles, ford 302 engine runs great, dual exhaust glass packs, priced to sell”
Here’s a potential buyer for a tub.
“I am looking for a descent shape tub and fenders that are compatible with a 48 cj2a. I would take one of lesser condition that I can cut up and use to patch my current tub or one that is in better shape than my current tub. Would like the fenders to be in good shape. Email me with pictures of what you have and price.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
It needs work.
“I have a 1947 willys cj2a all original f134 flat head 4 cylinder converted to 12 volt and has an electronic distributor
4×4 works good
It needs the timing Chan replaced I have a new one
all wheel cylinders, hub nuts and washers in all the hubs have been replaced
the master cylinder needs to be replaced i have that also
just do not have time and the space anymore
this jeep is in great shape for is age it has some rust but the body is solid
I have had it inside for the last 14 year
Sorry no trades
motivated seller”
UPDATE: Marc spotted these pics of the same jeep on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41070995@N06/6279374446/in/photostream/
Original Post: Terry’s brother works at the United Maintenance Base for United Airlines in San Francisco. His brother said this was a CJ-2A that still roams the airport. Terry himself owns a former CJ-3B Belt Loader that still has the United Airlines Hobbs Meter on the Dash.
