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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.
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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 $950
(04/24/2012) It’s a project or parts jeep.
“1948 Jeep CJ2A, with extra engine, does not have radiator.”
Mike forwarded a link to this jeep dealer. The Van Buuren’s launched their shop just after World War II ended. It is still family owned. The website has jeeps for sale, projects they’ve completed (including the restoration of a seep), and more.
http://www.bramvanbuuren-jeeps.nl/index.php?lang=en
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“Rare ROOF Palomino “mini Jeep” Lawnmower. Good overall condition and very original. Serial #1505 as per tag on hood. These were built from approx 1969 to the early 70’s and were very expensive in their day, hence not too many were sold and not too many left.
This one has been in barn storage for the past 10+ years. It was parked due to no spark; the coil is suspected too be bad, but I haven’t tested it yet. It ran and drove fine before that and was great for putting around the property and moving stuff (beer, parts, people and tools) around the property. It is 40 years old, so despite its good preserved shape, it will need a good service before getting it going.
-Original Kohler k482 motor, seats (with cushioning springs), air cleaner, rims, grille, tailgate, etc, etc..
-Very little rust ( just a little on the outside edges where the floor meets the body in the footwells),
-All mechanical pieces are intact. Rear tires are pretty dry rotted, but I have a nice set of 2 used tires that match the front that come with it. There is some kind of small patch on the right rear corner. Front bumper has had a small hitch added. Motor has good compression and oil pressure; turns right over.
-This originally had a 60″ belt driven mower deck. This one has been stripped of its PTO, engagement and lift levers, as well as the mower deck and its attachment points. NO MOWER OR PARTS for the mower. I have read that the Roof 60 mowers used many of the same parts, but can not confirm that.
– It will need a complete service before being taken out to have fun with! Should be easy to get going again!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
You don’t see one of these every day.
“REALLY COOL RAT JEEP GASSER. HAS STRAIGHT AXLE AND FORD REAR. 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THIS IS TITLED AMG DJ5D JEEP, MAIL JEEP FOR THE RIGHT SIDE DRIVE. ITS A 43 WILLYS GRILLE AND TUBB. I DO HAVE A WILLYS VIN TAG IF YOU WANT IT.
THE 350 HAS MEDIUM SIZE CAM, 4 BBL HOLLEY, HAND MADE HEADERS W/ BAFFELS. NO POWER STEERING BUT IT STEERS LIKE IT DOES. NO ISSUE TO TURN. HAS FOLD DOWN WINDSHIELD. SOLID BODY. FLOOR IS WOOD. 50 CAL. BULLET FOR SHIFTER KNOB. LIGHTS WORK. NO TURN SIGS BUT HAS FUSE BOX READY TO HOOK UP. HAS SEAT BELTS. Real Ammo box in back. Lift the door for storage and gas filler. LITE AND FAST.”
This is a press release from July 11, 1957, announcing the FC-170. It contains four pages and is printed on 8.5×11″ paper.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6750.
Bruce spotted this one. The seller is incorrect that this is a M606 style body.
“1962 Willys CJ3b Jeep 70,200 miles in good running condition. Olive drab M606 military style body is 99% rust free.
Comes with pioneering tools (ax & shovel) spare tire, spare fuel can, pintel hitch & bumperettes.
Engine is a Willys “L” head Four cylinder 134ci that does smoke a little but runs smoothly. Transmission is the T-90 3 speed. Warn lock out hubs were installed.
The front seats are original and in solid condition, the rear seat is is from a CJ5. The Jeep is topless.
I have owned this 3b for over 30 years and many parts have been replaced over time. She is not perfect but in very good condition for a 50 year old Jeep.
Please call to arrange a time to see this classic.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
(04/23/2012) This looks nice and has a variety of updates.
“this is an exceptional, well cared for Jeep. with all the right upgrades. the engine is a Chevy 350 the trans is Chevy truck it has a 2 stick transfer case with super low gear reduction. 4 link long travel coil spring rear suspension and lifted leafs in front. it has power stearing and the tires are bogger super swampers 16-35-16 on Weld 16×10.5 aluminum wheels. Ramsey 8000 lb winch with new cable and new motor. front and rear diffs are Toyota with toyota brakes. metal hard top comes with it. tags good thru 5/13”
Steve is selling his CJ-5 and provides a good description.
”
Mostly “ORIGINAL” 1955 Willys CJ5 (civilian jeep-5)
Nearing 60 years old without any rust. NEVER HAS! I can prove it. You will be the 4th owner of this mechanically sound classic antique Jeep.
Rebuilt original Hurricane 4 cylinder F head motor
New fuel pump
New ‘off the shelf’ factory original carburetor
Rebuilt factory original generator
New starter
Completely re-wired with 6 volt original era cotton wrapped wiring
New electrical regulator
Custom extended skid plate to protect E-brake drum
Newer tires
Original era wheels
Newer springs
New motor mounts
New body to frame PADS (I missed one, but I have the pad)
Newer exhaust
New brakes
New master brake cylinder
New U-joints
New gas tank (original metal style)
Re-upholstered original seat frames
Original gear shift knobs
Original mirror on driver’s side
Original Willys stamped tailgate
Original era tailgate chains
New oil sending unit (low oil light)
New battery ‘cable’ terminals
Newer battery
New E-brake cable
The tub, fuel tank, floors & tool box (under the passenger seat) have Line-X coating.
Screws, bolts, nuts, and washers visible on exterior and inside the cab are stainless.
Everything works like new. Just warm it up and go!
Original ‘new off the shelf’ turn signal indicator
Heater
Defrost via vent hose to heater
Vacuum style window wipers
New fuel sending unit (fuel gage)
New thermostat (engine temp gauge)
Headlights “on” indicator
High beams “on” indicator
Amp light
Speedometer light
Odometer re-cabled
New emergency brake pads
New ‘original’ “road-runner” sounding horn
Original battery stand (not rusted or corroded)
Custom gerry can strap simulates original era
Original ‘chrome’ (not pitted) E-brake handle
PTO (power take off) winch valued at $1,000.00
No missing ‘original’ or ‘original style’ parts…even the original chrome glove box button.
No rust!
Included:
Tow bar
Tow lights
Roll bar
Soft top & doors
Spare tires
Jack
Problems: Body has a few character dents (was fun, kinda regretting it now), Jeep could use paint, E-brake not holding.
Receipts are available….So why put money into an antique fixer-upper when it’s mostly done? A fixer-upper eventually cost way, way more than this Jeep.
Call me at 360-903-8969″
Engine is out. This seller includes an engine from an old welder that runs. It may have low miles.
“1958 Jeep FC150 Forward Control project truck. 4 wheel drive Classic. This is a small limited production Jeep with a lot of character. Need to sell because my kids soccer now takes all my project time. Engine is out but I have one for it that you can hear run, it is the same motor that came with the FC150, an f134 hurricane currently mounted on a welding trailer, fairly low hours. Everything else is there. Tires hold air. Needs restoration but is a solid truck, the glass is all intact. No title. Call Joe at 320 Seven 6 one, 17 four five if interested.”
http://stcloud.craigslist.org/cto/3312453080.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
(08/16/2012) This looks good.
“Engine runs good. Starts up right away. ( I was told the engine was rebuilt ) It moves under it’s own power, however, the brakes recently went out ( left rear cylinder bad )
It received a ‘quicky’ paint job by a previous owner. ( Rust has been repaired ) The interior has been re-done. It has a passenger ‘bench’ seat. ( rare option ? ) I’m told the truck originally came from Missouri.”
UPDATE: Price bumped up to $3500.
(08/30/2012) This has a rare fiberglass CJ-3B Body.
“Hello I have a 1953 willys jeep. Runs and drives good. Good tires. real clean. fiberglass body. Would like to get $3500 obo. If you might be intersted please give me a call at517-240-6592.”
http://jxn.craigslist.org/cto/3314084681.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
“1947 willys jeep
6 point roll cage
brand new chevy 305 motor th-350 tranny
runs great, needs full exhaust
fiberglass hood, tilt steering, tilt windshield
call for questions, needs final assembly for gages and some other electrical. NO soft top…
open to trade for things that go bang or for a quad
no trades for other vehicles or junk.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000
(09/10/2012) Apparently this has a few bugs.
“Restored with 800 miles, 37,000 prior to that. Ebay buy that had a buggered up engine mount and “details” that need attention , being done by someone who knows right from wrong.
15 inch wheels, 12 volt, roll bar, soft top”
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/3310961162.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $500.
(10/18/2012) Well, if that isn’t a confusing body. I *think* that is a repro CJ body (with the M-38-like tool indents on the passenger side) with a tail gate that someone has added a glove box. Of course, it could be a MB body to which someone cutout the tailgate and added tool indents?
“For Sale is a 1946 Willys CJ2A, was a restore project but do not have the time to start it and have to clear out the drive way. Complete rolling chasis Jeep was originally restored in 1980’s made to look like an MB.Complete drive train with original 4cyl “GoDevil” L134. Engine needs to be rebuilt. Not running. Asking $750.00 cash no checks or credit.”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/3312396901.html
No pics provided.
“53 CJ3B JEEP FRAME HAS NEW SHACKLES NEW FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS ALSO A NEW BATTERY TRAY I HAVE TITLE CALL 786-339-6292”
UPDATE: Was $7500. **SOLD**
(01/08/2012) At least the seller acknowledges it isn’t all original.
“This is rare, most left the USA never to return.
It runs, shifts and stops, I have driven it in parades the last few years. It has been covert-ed to 12 volts and has a few other minor mods but for the most part it is stock and un-restored.
Body and frame numbers are gpw and match, engine is also gpw #’s, ID tag date is January 1944, original and unmodified body (except windshield) with very little rust. also have Pentagon manufacturing hardtop that goes with it. The trans, transfer-case and axles look original for the year.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(06/14/2012) I wonder if that is some padding at the driver and passenger entrances? This has seen some patches, too. Are those Wagon seats or the CJ-5 2/3 1/3 bench seat?
“Cool piece of history
runs really well
too many new parts to list.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
“Complete, all original. Valid title, currently registered through Aug 2013. California street legal. Hurricane 226 six cylinder flat head starts, runs, drives well. All meters (except speedometer), heater, lights work well. New battery, tires, muffler. Rust free, clean, straight body. Some surface rust only on the floorboards but strong and solid. Many additional pictures available upon request. Located in Northern CA, can deliver if arranged before sale. Email David with questions, to arrange to view, or to make offer.”
http://www.jeeptruck.com/mjs/sale/adm298/adm298.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/18/2012) I might be mistaken, but it looks like this was painted with the hood closed. There appear to be lines down both fenders.
“Red, Manual, 4 Cylinder, 65,000 original miles. If interested call (270) 465-1972.”
http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/3312867934.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2300
(09/19/2012) The seller lists the mileage at 506,290.
“1953 Willys CJ-3B High Hood, Overhead Valve ‘Hurricane’ Engine,
F Head. Famous for reliability and very easy to work on.
3 Speed Manual, High – Low 4×4
I do not own the pink slip to this vehicle,
It was given to my father by a local. It can probably be tracked down, but it might not be worth it. May be cheaper to re-enter into the DMV system
EMAIL me your phone number and offer IN CASH ONLY
THATS THE ONLY WAY I WILL RESPOND SERIOUSLY TO YOUR EMAIL.
I won’t call you unless I say so in my RESPONSE EMAIL
Rare car, needs to go to a Jeep person.
The odometer looks stock
506,290 MILES”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $1750
(09/02/2012) !958 jeep fc150, very rare. 4 wheel drive, hi low, forward control.
-Runs great
-Starts right up.
-complete
-comes with snow plow setup and plow
-1 1/2 spare motors, 2 extra carbs, Many extra parts (to much to list)
-Has new rings, and new head gasket.
-Needs brakes and wiring work
-gas tank needs cleaned, doesnt leak just needs to be cleaned, using a 6 1/2 gallon external tank right now.
NOT a beauty queen, will not be participating in any pageants any time soon.
-The pics show its flaws.
-Have ran out of time and recources to continue with cleaning the ole girl up.
-$2100 or trades. interested in a military jeep, Quad of equal value or quad + cash deal. newer crossbow, barnett, ten point. let me know whatcha got? please serious inquires only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,000
(08/24/2012) Looks nice.
“1942 GPW Ford Jeep.Original data plates and hood number. Restored a few years ago. Thus jeep was used in several movies filmed in Petaluma , Ca. It has a rebuilt carb., rebuilt transmission (I was told this when I purchased it), new tires on 5 original split rim combat wheels, new paint and a new canvas top.It has a Willys motor (which was in it when I got it) and a 12 volt system. It was restored with all the original parts., i.r everything was taken off, sandblasted, cleaned and repaired (as needed) and put back on. The front seat cushions are not new- there were on it when I got it. It had a new wiring system an all lights and horn work perfectly.The beauty of this jeep is the original data plates – often missing and the original hood number – often sandblasted off or painted over.”
I got busy on other projects last night, so just a few posts today.
Craig has a chance last month to make a trip into the mountains of Colorado. He thought everyone would enjoy these pics, which are beautiful!
“Here’s some pictures of our trip to Black Bear road on 9/21/12 . The Jeep shown is a 1978 Wagoneer converted into a tour jeep. It has been in service since 1978. I’m going to try to put together something on my site maybe. It’s not FC related but has to do with the history of my tour jeep. I might have some time this week before we leave for our vacation. Some factoids; Wild Bill has been down Black Bear more than any other person living or dead, upwards of 2000 times. He’s been driving for the company for about 34 years and drove for others and personally drove the area 10 years before. We were there at the height of the Fall colors out there! IT WAS AWESOME!!!!! I put some descriptions on the titles of the pictures. The switchbacks are below the steps of Black Bear and both are past the summit. Once you pass the summit Black Bear turns into a one way trail as passing is obviously impossible to do on the trail from that point on.”
Here is the Tour Jeep:
Below is a view of Telluride, Colorado
Black Bear’s swtichbacks:
Wild Bill
Black Bear Pass at 12,840 Feet
Another View of Black Bear’s Switchbacks
This is a 900 foot drop. Tread carefully!
Steps of Black Bear
Patrick forwarded this website. According to the website, Jesse Smith is a big Landcruiser fan. He is such a big fan, that he builds Landcruisers (and over vehicles) out of paper. Below are two non-Landcruiser models he makes that you all ought to recognize. He sells the models for $7.00.
