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This is neat.
“From 1950’s ??? ….. Excellent Condition (see picture) …… U.S. Army JEEP …. Wood Model Kit by E.Z. KRAFT ……….. See MY STORE for other Model Kits > War Tank, Army Tank, and another Jeep with AntiAircraft Gun …. ALL VINTAGE > UNUSED and in the ORIGINAL BOX !!!!!!”
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I looks for another example of this toy on the web, but couldn’t find one.
“UP FOR AUCTION IS:
A VINTAGE, DELUXE BRAND, TIN TOY SAFARI JEEP. IT WAS MADE IN JAPAN, IT MEASURES 6 3/4″ LONG BY 3 3/8″ WIDE BY 3 1/4″ TALL, AND IT’S IN GOOD CONDITION.”
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UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
More on Structo Ride on Jeeps from the CJ-3B Page.
“Vintage Structo ride on Fire Jeep. Ride on that steers in VG condition , very little surface rust spots and marks. Rare only seen one other one on here. Says Fire Dept #26 on hood and pumper on seat. Shows tools on both fenders. Really nice pressed steel toy. It is missing the cover piece on hood as shown in pictures. Measures 26″ long by 10″ wide.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
It has some dings and dents, but appears in good shape. Someone mounted hood latches to the angle side of the fenders.
“42 willys MB ser# 136151 currently reg and titled in MA. has a 46 motor with new pistons and rings, elec. dist., new wiring harness, 12 volt system, new gauges, new rear springs( not installed) plus extra parts. $7000”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Runs and drives. Might be a good price.
“FOR SALE is a 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A runs good, ENG 134cu.in 60hp great jeep to restore $2000.00 OBO the jeep is located in concord nc”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
Lots of power for exploring Idaho.
“49 willys jeepster has small block 400 engine in it. realy awesome car, with low miles. alot of chrome, and brass on this beauty. im asking $12,000 for it, but open to negotiate on price”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $800
“Here is what i got….1957 willys cj-3b in restorable condition…barn find. there is two of them.
the one pictured is all there….needs to be restored, but is do able. i dont have a place to store it now so it has to go.
i have a 1960 cj-5 that is the partsdonor for this jeep, it has complete driveline and a front clip only but is a rolling chassis.
i do however have the Jeep Hy-Lo pump system, and the frame mount system for the plow….
i have to go back and get the cj-5 from the barn soon….the 57 is at my home. have lots of parts and need to go asap…….will listen to reasonable offers and trades.’
UPDATE: Now listed on eBay
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(09/19/2012) It has a Datsun motor mounted to the stock tranny. That’s a rare combo.
“Selling an older Willy’s jeep. It is a mid 40’s jeep (i dont currently have the title not 100% sure on the year). It has a 4 cylinder datsun motor mated to the stock tran/transfer case. Body is fair shape. Asking $1000 OBO
Call Jason
(804) 572-6348”
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/3278914895.html
This might be worth a look.
“1948 Willys jeep (small army style) not running, needs total restoration. Solid and fairly straight with very little rust. Have many new unistalled parts. $1500 firm. 50nine 66nine-882one. Will not accept txt mes. If you need more info just call, no e-mails. Also if the ad is still there it is still for sale.”
http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/3294993019.html
It looks like the interior of the body has been extensively repaired on this Texas hunter.
“Jeep has rebuilt engine, new carburetor, new gas tank. New brake lines, new wheel cylinders, new master cylinder. Body has been painted with bedliner inside and out. Frame undercoated and seats have been redone. Has gun rack and Koenig 8,000 lb pto winch. Detachable quail rack with gun rack and place for ice chest. Jeep is mechanically sound and runs excellent. Asking $7,800 obo. Call Don @ 832-978-3522 or email benjamin_brack@yahoo.com ”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3295867474.html
No pics provided. This has a fiberglass body. Seller has additional parts, too.
“The jeep is in good working condition. It has a fiberglass body. Also have parts to make two more willys jeeps minus the complete engine. Sell all for listed price or seperate.”
http://lakecharles.craigslist.org/cto/3296882375.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,500
“71,000 original miles. 6-226 engine. New clutch, transmission & brakes. Always garaged.”
There appears to be some rust, but otherwise this looks clean. The seller says it needs assembly, so maybe it doesn’t look like this anymore?
“Project jeep. Lots of new parts. Needs assembly. call or text Bob at 920-382-2083”
http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/3294949345.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
The rear wheel looks bigger than the front to me. I bet that doesn’t work out so well in 4wd.
“53 cj3a current plate and ca title, has some new parts, orig flat head engine,body is very straight with no rust thu body.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(09/22/2012) This has reversed front springs and an extended front clip.
“1952 Willys Jeep. V8, 302 Ford Engine, 4 speed, power brakes, power steering, posi-track rear end. Great condition. Fun to Drive Asking $4200 785 632 0477”
http://salina.craigslist.org/cto/3296842448.html
This ad is supposed to be from 1947, probably published in Quebec (as the seller is from Quebec).
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The cover on this mailer (of a pig behind a tiny tree) is unusual. I am guessing this strategy didn’t work as I haven’t ran into pigs in other willys/jeep brochures.
“Here we have an auction for a nice original factory dealership sales brochure. This is an original print (not a reproduction or later made piece) This is an original piece as handed out at the dealerships when the models were new. It is in great condition with no rips, stains, tears or loose pages.”
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I don’t know how detailed the plans are, but if you have ever wanted to built a radio controlled jeep, this might just work. The starting bid is only $7.
“HANDBOOK OF MODEL PLANES, CARS AND BOATS by Bill Winter. Copyright 1965 by Fawcett Publications, Inc. . Content includes: Sopwith Pup; Wittman Tailwind; R/C Jay; Lightning Bug; R/C Transmitter and Receiver; Fokker D-VII; Javelin; Hawker Hunter; Gull; Sparrow; Cars! Cars! Cars!; Tin Lizzie Fire Engine; Walker Electric; G.I. Jeep; Trailer Truck; White Heat 60; R2 Whalecatcher; Dabchick; Atomic Sub; Air Boat; Flying Saucer; and Powered Kites. 112 pages. Acceptable condition: handling bends; dog-ears; creases; tiny tears; minor soiling, fading and wear; light browning of inside pages; previous owner’s name written in ink on first page.”
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Not perfect, but has character.
“Not Perfect but surely a keeper! Vintage metal willy’s U.S. Armed forces Mobile radar jeep. Played with condition and has scuffs,scratches and paint loss AND Rust~ but still a neat old jeep.Not many of these old jeeps left in any condition.”
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UPDATE: It turns out these aren’t toys. Instead they are Snow Village ceramic collectibles for people who like christmas villages. These jeeps were introduced into the Snow Village line in 2000 and retired in 2002.There are two of these ceramic jeeps on eBay at different prices. At 4″ x 1 3/4″ x 2 1/4 these jeeps aren’t very big.
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“DEPARTMENT 56 – Classic Cars 1954 WILLY’S CJ3 JEEP”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay.
Looks like a good restoration.
“Very rare 1942 Willys ‘Slat Grill’ MB with original numbers matching 4 cylinder 60 hp, 134ci L-head ‘Go Devil’ engine with only 1660 miles on it!. Only 200 ‘slat grills’ are estimated to have survived through 2006, according to Army Motors, the official magazine of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. The last Willys Slat Grill was S/N 125807 – this one is SN 124833 and was delivered to the US Army on March 5, 1942. A full frame-off rebuild was completed in 2009 and she has appeared at hanger dances, parades, Veteran Day’s events, air shows, and USO shows. This is a true show vehicle and not something you take to the bush for hunting. It comes complete with an all canvas top, shovel and axe attached to the side, upgraded brakes, a 12 volt electronic ignition system, and a copy of a M1 Automatic Carbine on the dash. This is a true gem and is garaged – does not sit outside in the weather. A rare opportunity to get a piece of history. Soon enough these will only be found in museums or in private collections. A rare piece of US history to be admired. Shipping or transportation is the responsibility of the buyer. Taylor’s transport does excellent shipping from Canada to USA at reasonable prices. Seller reserves the right to pull the listing if sold before the auction ends. Good luck and thanks for bidding.”
UPDATE: This sold quickly for $5000.
This looks like a great candidate for a restoration.
“This is a 1945 ford gpw military jeep. As far as I know it was only issued to the navy.It belonged to my grandfather who lived in northern Nevada (home of the top gun naval air base) where this jeep spent it’s entire life.It is a dry western vehicle as the pictures show,and has only a few rust-outs along the axe and shovel mounts.this was a radio jeep and so it has a power junction box on the pass. side.Has many accessories intact including: spare tire and mount,jerry can and mount,axe and shovel mount, ball hitch, pintle hitch, antenna power socket,rifle mount tabs,hand-operated windshield wipers, all gauges,data plates and knobs,black-out fender light,original jack,tire iron,and aux.starter crank and tow bar. also there are some new in box spare parts including timing gears and tune up kit.Unfortunately,there is a small crack on the water jacket side of the engine but all other parts of the running gear are good and as the pictures show most of the body including the floors, tool boxes, dash, seats, fenders, and wheel wells are almost immaculate. With a little work this jeep could be show quality. Send message through e-bay or call 1-775-442-0142. Also,I have a friend who is a pro auto shipper and has shipped this jeep before.He is very reasonable and can ship anywhere in the U.S. Thank you for looking!”
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This appears pretty stock and in reasonable shape.
“1949 Willy Jeep
CJ-2A
Rebuilt engine with about 400 miles on
Runs great!
Asking $3,500”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/cto/3294341210.html
This has a MB block with a GPW head. It has no title.
“Take a look at this beautiful 1945 Ford GPW, serial number 247613, date of delivery January 1945. This jeep has undergone a frame off restoration and is perfect for parades, re-inactors, and collectors. This started out as a hunting camp jeep rescued from a camp in Gettysburg Pennsylvania two years ago.
It underwent a frame off restoration done by me over the past several months. I have owned over 24 jeeps and have restored about 17 of them, several MB’s, GPW’s and CJ’s have sold successfully on e-Bay.
The frame was in good shape but needed new front frame horns. It had the wrong body on it and the previous owner put in a civilian flat head L-head engine. The body and that engine were removed and a professionally rebuilt MB engine with a GPW head was put into this jeep as well as a new reproduction DL Bensinger Body.
Everything has been gone through on this jeep and everything has been cleaned, repainted, or replaced with new, NOS, or repro parts.
Chassis and Drive Train: All original GPW drive train except the engine block. Tranny, transfer case, axles, leaf springs front and rear – original F-marked GPW. New/rebuilt shackles, new shocks, new axle bumpers, frame stripped and sand blasted repaired front frame horns including gussets, and bumper – the frame horns repaired/welded to repair some 60 years of wear and tear.
Drive train has new u-joints, new clutch, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing, new seals and bearings on tranny and transfer case which were drained and cleaned repainted, and all fluids and gaskets replaced, rebuilt band type e-brake new hardware and band, and cable, new engine/tranny mounts, new brakes including all lines and hoses, new master cylinder, four new wheel cylinders. Rebuilt steering box and drag link with original re-painted steering wheel. New rear bumperettes, original F-marked pintle hook. 4 new 6×16 6 Ply NDT tires on excellent blasted and repainted combat rims. Spare is a few years older NDT on excellent combat rim.
Engine: An original MB engine that was rebuilt by PROMAR engine rebuilders was put into this jeep. Professionally rebuilt W-O carburetor, new fuel pump, rebuilt manifolds and new gaskets, new 12 volt alternator, new coil, new wiring, new battery, new hoses, new belts, new 180 degree t-stat, new temp. gauge, new ammeter, new fuel gauge and sender, new fuel lines, new plugs and wires. Professionally repaired radiator and new cap.
Body: Bensinger MD Juan GPW body kit; new tub, fenders, grille, windshield including new glass, hood, seats, new fuel tank, new top bows, brackets and hardware, new canvas seats and top (Canvas is Beachwood Canvas), repro. shovel and axe, original 1945 dated gas can, repro. water bucket, rebuilt authentic blackout lights, new headlights and tail-lights, repro data plates.
Misc: All new modern electric, all cloth covered wires, all new gauges, all lights, all new switches work properly. Wiring harness and switches modified to work for regular driving and parades and re-inacting – not for 1940’s war conditions.
Vehicle does not have a title. Mileage is not accurate, new speedometer.”
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This looks very nice.
“47 willys jeep with rear pto everthing is new works right needs the seats done thats all thats left to do e mail if intersted”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3294132863.html
