William, the President of the Tennessee Flat Fender Club, recently contacted me with some kind notes about my book. I told him I had been planning to do a post about the club, so he provided me some information.
1952 M-38A1 Sioux City, IA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
Looks like a good band for the buck.
“Jeep Willys 1952. Good mechanical condition. No rust. Clear title. Iowa license. Price Firm.”
1947 CJ-2A Dix Hills, NY eBay
This looks solid, but needs a little bit of work.
“1947 CJ 2A, bought 10 years ago from a farmer who painted the tub and did minor mechanical work to the jeep. Since owned I have replaced the following parts:
Crate Go devil engine with less then 500 miles on it since installation
Transmission ( 3 speed)
clutch
gas tank
radiator/ fan/ belt
4 new 16 inch tires
4 new 16 inch rims
all new brakes
new Brake Master cylinder
new parking Brake
2 re built front locking hubs
3 new pedals
1 new steering wheel
horn
4 new leaf springs
4 new shocks
new rear seat
new converter to 6v to 12v
windshield wipers 2
new exhaust system
Jeep is 100 percent road ready and off road ready, 4×4 works perfectly in high and low. Engine runs perfectly no smoke lots of power.
The Body has not been touched since I purchased it 10 years ago, it is painted Red and has some signs of rust under the paint and a few small dents and dings, The frame is straight.
All body lights work along with headlights and brake lights.
The jeep is a CJ 2A ( has ID tags) with one exception the farmer I bought it from put a Cj 3a windshield frame on it. The glass in the frame has been replaced with new glass and new wipers were installed the wipers work off compression of the motor.
The Tub itself from the outside is in fair shape, the seats are newly covered and have no ware or tare . The floor in the tub is plated and the seats are NOT mounted correctly as per the year and model.
This jeep is 100 percent mechanically good to go. I have no more time to put into this jeep, it has been garage kept since I bought it.”
1953 CJ-3B Bonney Lake, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
Looks like a good foundation for a build.
“1953 CJ3b with body in very good condition. Very little rust in this Jeep. Floor has been replaced with new panel so no rust. Running gear in good shape Dana 44 rear and 25 front. No motor, trans, or transfer case. Good wheels with almost new all terrain tires”
1947 CJ-2A Placentia, Ca **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2800.
That’s sure an odd pairing of seats.
“This Jeep runs well, but it does have a few mechanical issues. The Jeep has a new Beard Super T1 passenger seat. Both the driver and passenger seats are equipped with Crow 5-point harnesses. It has a new Optima red top battery. The fuel tank and gas pedal have been replaced. The tires were recently replaced and are new Big O brand all terrain tires. The body is being sanded down and then rolled with Dupont’s roll on bedliner. The Jeep also has a bolt in rollbar.”
1946 CJ-2A Pontiac, Mi **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
This appears solid.
“I have a 1946 Jeep Willys for sale. Has been totally redone
Has a rebuilt trans. New Clutch. New Brakes. New Tires. New Battery
The Top was bought new & installed 2 years ago
It has the standard 4 cylinder that was originally in the 46′ Willys…
4X4 Works great. High & Low
This Jeep runs & Drives GREAT !!!
A VERY fun to drive classic…”
1959 Truck Jeep Rod Johnstown, Oh **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was $6000.
“This is a 1959 willys sitting on a s-10 frame. The truck is titled in a 59 willys though, Motor is a 350 sbc with a tubo 350 tranmission, All is pretty much custom built. Very fun to drive and reliable would drive it anywhere. Took it on a 3 hour cruise just this weekend. I would like to trade this for a daily driver of the same value or another rat rod. I also have a straight front axle for it if you would like to purchase it as well. Price is obo for cash.”
Parts of all kinds Elyria Township, Oh
No pics provided.
“I have a bunch of old ( 40’s , 50’s, 60’s , 78 ) Jeeps and tons of parts.CJ2A, CJ5’s, Willys wagon, F head motor, F head block and head, a lot of misc., 3 speed tranny w/ single lever transfer case, front and rear differentials , CJ 7 frame w/ title, 60’s steering box w/ column, 78 steering column, too many parts to list. Pics to follow… Mike 440-225-7723”
1941 MB Lake Havasu, Az **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was ON EBAY
(01/15/2012) The body has the Willys Script and appears in good condition. This might be a pre glovebox body!
“You are bidding on a 1941 Willys jeep with a small block 350 chevrolet with a mild cam, headers, edelbrock manifold and a holly carb. This jeep runs great, looks good and has 16 inch rims wrapped in 35 inch mud tires with a full size spare and matching rim. Please remember you are bidding on a 1941 Willys classic. The only reason that I am selling this is that I’m getting married and the future wife wants a sandrail. ”
1942 GPW Phoenicia, NY **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. It really is a unique jeep.
“For your consideration, a nice 1942 Ford GPW jeep. Body is in nice shape structurally, although someone built a quality homemade roof out of thick metal on the body. Unfortunately, they cut down the body sides and middle of rear on original tub to accommodate the doors. Looks very professional, maybe was done in the service? ..I was told by original owner that it was surplused out and bought in this exact condition. I Have seen in books some similar conversions done in Europe after the war, to make the open jeep more comfortable…and useful. Would make a great reeinactors vehicle. Looks like a mini ambulance body. Rear floors and wheel wells are really nice shape. There is no rust in the back, looks like it had never been in the elements.
Floors are original, and very good except for a couple tin plates on the front, although there is original metal underneath.
Excellent original data plates, and dash, also windshield is very clean.
Frame is quite nice and is not rusted thru, just surface rust all over underneath. Needs a good sandblasting. The front gussets are mostly there, and with some grinding, the welded on reinforcement material can be removed without damaging the original frame.
Non – original, but well running Cj2a engine. Original t84 transmission and rest of drivetrain. Springs are original “ford” type in good condition on all four corners.
4 very good shape combat wheels are on the jeep. Also has nice ford radiator, air cleaner and lots of ‘f’ marked bolts. Has 2 ‘F’ marked seats in the front (pass. not shown).
Looking for the title ….Sold as is, no warranty…please email questions.
Thanks”
Model? Chassis Orting, Wa $150
There’s value here.
“willys frame not sure the year. has motor, tranny, t case, and rear end. motor is a ford 4 cylinder, maybe out of a mustang 2. tranny and motor wont spin, has been covered and might not be to bad inside.
brandon 206-963-7023”
1945 MB/GPW Chowchilla, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This appears solid.
“I HAVE A 1945 JEEP WILLYS WITH A CHEVY 350, MUNSEY 4 SPEED,OVER DRIVE, SOFT TOP, RUNS GOOD ASKING $3500 OBO ALSO AVAILABLE FOR TRADE (TOYOTA OR FORD 4X4)”
1948 CJ-2A Denver, Co **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Was listed at $6500. **Status Unknown**
(05/02/2012) What are those seats from?
“REBUILT CJ 2A MOTER, 4 CYLINDER FLAT HEAD, TRANSMISSION, AND STEERING COLUMN. NEW…CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE, THROW OUT BEARINGS, CUSTOM SEATS, TIRES AND WHEELS (ALSO HAVE ORIGINAL 16″ WHEELS. THIS JEEP RUNS GREAT AND HAS BASICALLY REDONE…TOO MUCH TO LIST!! HAVE RECEIPTS FOR EVERYTING OVER $9500.00….LOTS IN IT!! THIS JEEP IS CLEAN !! SERIOUS INQUIRY’S ONLY. BUYER MUST PICK UP JEEP… PRICE IS NEGOTIABLE THIS JEEP IS GREAT FOR ANY HUNTERS OUT THERE!.”
1973 CJ-6 Hemet, Ca **Unknown Status**
UPDATE: Status unknown. This was listed at $15,000.
(05/30/2012) This sounds like a nice jeep with a nice drive train.
“This is kinda rare, A cj6 with all the factory options! 1973 cj6, amc v8, t18 jeep 4 speed (6.32 or granny), power steering, power brakes, 4.27 gear ratio with a limited slip dana 44 rear with one piece axles (std d30 front). All the best amc jeep had at the time! 103 inch wheelbase! The motor was replaced with a re-manufactured long-block about 4 or 5 years ago, the trans, transfercase and paint all re-done about 10 years ago, it has a few scratches and chips but looks beautiful and runs great, It is stored inside and gets used less than 500 miles a year, needs a new home. Also has prp seats, about a 4 inch lift and 35 inch tires. I will delete ad if sold. Sorry but no trades.”
1949 Wagon Cheyenne, WY **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
(05/23/2012) There’s some value here.
“This Jeep is a chick magnet, 8 hot girls have wanted to be my friends in responce to my ad.
Exalant project jeep 49 delivery wagon on a 57 chassis. Needs to be put together. Has 2 hoods and grills, It had wooden signs on it because in 49 there were sign painters everywhere but not custom truck painters. I got this jeep as a project but had Kidney failer in January and may now never get to it. I know it needs the drivers door glass wing and rollup all other glass is good. Needs wiper moter.I havn’t gone through it to see what else it needs. is setup for sbc350 (has one in it but prably only good for a core). Axles are jeep but look redone along with chassis Has front and rear bumpers origonal trans and t-case.”
1946 CJ-2A Mancos, Co $1500
It looks like this leans backwards from the windshield backwards. However, I’m kind of wondering if that is an optical illusion? After all, the hood looks flat. Hmm .. .The house behind it doesn’t lean though, so I suspect the lean isn’t caused by the camera.
“ran when it was parked several years ago. Chevy 4 cyl. 970-759-6293”
1947 CJ-2A Camp Verde, Az **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This has the Pinto engine, but without the hood bump.
“1947 Jeep Willis 4×4. 1972 Pinto motor, 4 cyl. Rebuilt with 500 miles on engine, transmission and transfer case. $3500 OBO. Runs great, Lots of Fun!”
1955 Wagon Pocatello, ID **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
This runs and drives.
“1955 willy’s wagon, Original flat head six and three speed tranny, Runs and drives. interior in ok shape for the age and rust in the usual spots, but not bad for a unmolested, unmodified, willys. Cash talks, Call or text for more info or to see it in person”
1948 CJ-2A Liberty, NY **SOLD**
UPDATE: Was $1000. **SOLD**
(07/30/2011) “1948 CJ2A, ENGINE RUNS GREAT, TRANSMISSION SHIFTS SMOOTH, HI/LO GEARS WORK GREAT, NEEDS BRAKES. PLOW WORKS GREAT, GOES UP AND DOWN, MANUAL LEFT OR RIGHT, ENCLOSED METAL CAB, GREAT PLOW TRUCK !!!! NO TITLE.”
Year? Wagon? Richmond, Ky $750
UPDATE: Price dropped to $750.
(01/27/2012) This has been altered in the back, so it might be worth a look.
“Sell or trade.
This will make a cool old ratrod
You dont see these old trucks anymore
It is pretty much all original except where the top has been shortened
Flat head 6 cylinder with a 4 speed
This is a 4 wheel drive
Does not run
Does have rust in the floors, they will need to be replaced
Would be real cool when done
No title
No texting
Calls only 859-582-3710”
Pima Air and Space Museum MBs in Tucson, Az
Jim forwarded me the following images he took of the MBs at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Az.
Jim writes, “The 390th Bomb Group Museum has a B-17 flying fortress on display, a long with a MB that has been restored and donated to the museum. It needs a fuel tank flush, new radiator hoses, and I bet a carb rebuild. I hope to assist them on this the next time I make it home. There is also a MB on display in another hanger that is part of a display dedicated to the Red Tails fighter group. I am sending a few pics of them. They have one of the largest aircraft display’s around!”
Here’s the 390th Bomb Group MB:
And this is the Red Tails fighter group MB:
James Breaks the Oil Line Fitting — Could use some suggestions . . .
Well, we all eventually arrive at one of these places where the unexpected happens, inevitably followed by the ‘what do I do now’ question. That’s where James is at and he needs a few suggestions. You might remember James from when I visited his father and him in Denver back in October.
“I was replacing the old inlet oil line into the engine (below the fuel pump). I was loosening the oil line that went into the 90 degree brass fitting oil line bracket (Walck4wd part number 384569) and accidently torqued the bracket. The fuel line came off, but the thread from the 90 degree brass fitting oil line bracket broke off inside the engine in the oil inlet. Great.. So, I bought an extractor from Sears and have been trying to extract the remaining thread left inside the oil inlet (below the fuel pump) with no luck. There is hardly any room to hammer the extractor into the block. So now here I am, stuck. Any idea how to remove the remaining thread? Thanks, James DeBartolomeis”
Here’s a pic:
“JEEP” means WILLYS Ads
Paul forwarded this. I have a variety of brochures & Ads, but not this one. The slogan “JEEP” means WILLYS is an interesting intellectual property strategy. Just another way to intertwine the two meanings.
Year? Mitsubishi Annapolis, MD **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $5700.
“I purchased this jeep 5 years ago in Washington State where I restored it and used it on mountain trails, hunting/fishing while based at Fairchild AFB near Spokane. After being transferred to Andrews AFB it’s spent most of its time in my garage, other than trips into town, etc. It has a very efficient low mileage (under 45,000 miles) 4DR6 2.7L diesel engine mated to an iron 4speed manual transmission and transfer case. The steering is right hand drive as is typical for these late model willy’s from Japan. It’s been well maintained but shows some wear for its age such as repairs in the soft top, worn seats, etc. I also have the driver, passenger, and rear doors that are included in the sale. About 3 years ago the windshield wiper motor stopped working, so I’ve relied on the back up manual wiper in its place. I don’t have the time to research a new wiper motor or have it rebuilt, which is why I’m letting my jeep go at such a low price… While doing some research on this vehicle I discovered through discussion boards that individuals are paying up to $14K for these jeeps by the time the import cost, taxes, and all other expenses are calculated. It’s never been driven in the rain/snow here in Maryland due to rust concerns. This jeep has proven extremely reliable to me and capable of anything I’ve put in its path, you won’t be dissapointed.
Since I’ve owned it I’ve addressed the following:
-New windshield
-5 new 8 ply tubeless tires
-resealed the front and rear axles
-replaced all of the brakes (11″ drum brakes)
-installed new rear driveshaft
-replaced driveline parking brake
-eliminated rust from rear fenders by removing old sheet metal and welding in new
-Water pump was rebuilt 1 month ago
-New fan/alternator belt last month
-replaced thermostat & hoses
-installed inline coolant block heater
-M38 speedometer (replaced old unit that was in kilometers per hr)
***note*** speedometer works great but odometer recently stopped working
-installed turn signal control (unit was missing when it arrived from Japan)
-new pintle hitch with 2″ ball
-new shovel, axe, & jerry can
-installed farm jack on front bumper
-new M38 mirrors
-installed passenger seat from a CJ-5 (seat was missing when it arrived from Japan)
-installed Warn Locking hubs for the Dana 30 front axle
-engine oil & filter have been changed every 3,000 miles or 6 months (which ever comes first)
****the engine is barely broke in at 45-50K miles, burns no oil, and there are absolutely no leaks from the engine or drivetrain components.Yea”
1953 M-38A1 Vancouver, Wa $15,000
UPDATE: Status unknown
Looks well restored.
“1953 M38A1 Willys Jeep in completely restored condition.
New Tires
Excellant Canvas
Winch
Many extras in original condition
Asking $15,000 Or Best Offer
Active duty Reserve or Guard Personal will receive a discount.
Please Do Not Call and Expect for it to be given away. But do call if you are interest and make an honest offer.”