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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 $2800.
Seems worth a look.
“Pretty Fair 51 Flat Fender, Flat Head 4cyl and original running gear. I installed 2 1/2 Rancho Springs and a SNAP High Torque Starter with Starter Button. I still have the original Foot Starter. Minor rust , floors have been replaced. Have extra Trany and drive lines as well. Runs great and driveable Needs minor work to be roadworthy. Breaks and wheels cylinders replaced about 10 years ago, New Fuel tank and fuel pump. Seats Recovered.”
This was up for sale back in 2012. Now, it’s being relisted. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/502941074958210/
Given the colors, this is likely a former Shriner Jeepster.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2247946072019868
“1948 Willy’s jeepster. 305 ci edelbrock intake and Holley Carb, headers. Heads redone last year. Needs 2 side vent windows and a new top. Frame is there but needs fabric. Inspected, runs and drives”
UPDATE II: **SOLD** Was $29,500.
“Pete Ulbrichts 1958 FC/170 Jeep. Featured in several Magazines Search the Internet and u can find pics of the original build. It is a 1958 Jeep on a 1989 Chevy 3/4 ton Chassis with a 350 Chevy Motor. Auto tranny heat and A/C. Licensed in NY State with transferable registration.”
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UPDATE (05/25/2021) : This was sold in New Mexico, made its way to New Jersey, and is now being sold out of Texas. Was priced at $25,000.
“Custom 1958 Willys Jeep FC-170. Not a Comanche but did not offer FC so had to use this option. Built on a 1989 Shortened Chevrolet chassis. 350 Chevy small block with 700R4 transmission. Has AC. Not many of these old Jeeps left. Older custom truck so not perfect. Overall in good running condition just needs freshening up. Turns heads everywhere it goes. Only in person offers considered. Listing at 25k or first reasonable offer. Clear Texas title. Located in Elderville.”
INFORMATION FROM AN EARLIER AD:
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UPDATE: Still Available..
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/edmonds-1952-cj-willys-jeep/7498609184.html
“Antique former WWII US army truck that I inherited and only used minimally. The previous owner restores some parts and kept in good condition indoors. Currently being stored in a tent. A collector’s item. 4 wheel drive, 3 speed manual transmission. It has a 1980s Buick V6 engine.
Serious inquiries only please..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(03/30/2022) A GPW project and parts.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/d/olympia-1942-ford-gpw-willys-jeep-parts/7491206741.html
“1942 GPW , parts Ford restoration, 1942 Tubb, GPW T84 and transfer box, marked A27451, so that’s January 27 1945.Three Ford frames. Lots of parts. No engine, rear end is a CJ2, front is a GPW with CJ2 gears. The last picture with the soft top it had a cj2 body on it , I pulled the body off. Frame numbers, 1942 GPW 79xx, 1942 GPW 781xx *the last one is a 1943 GPW 1109xx.
To many Jeep projects.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/21/2022) This includes a rear PTO setup. It doesn’t run and the front frame rails have been patched. the body floors are rough.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/737829587573753
“Project CJ2A. Pretty complete Jeep including a full PTO system. Body is rough but salvageable and frame is in decent shape with the exception of the front frame horns and one spot by the master cylinder. Was told that it ran five years ago but has been sitting since then. Does not currently run. Will probably need to be gone through regardless. Asking $3,800. Bill of sale only NO TITLE”
A photo from the May 30, 1959, issue of the Eugene Guard showing the FC-170 “EL Borrego” with the Boyds.
UPDATE: This series of articles was first published in 2015. I’ve updated with several additional articles and photos.
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(First published February 15, 2015) This interesting collection of news articles captures Howard & Ora Boyd’s 1958 trip in an FC to South America. The first article was published prior to the trip. The second was published during the trip. The third was published following the trip. I was only able to find one photo and it was poor at best. It may have been that the Boyd’s got the idea from the Schreiders, who did nearly the same route three years before them.
Howard Boyd died in 1993, but Ora Boyd lived until 2009, dying at the age of 106, meaning she was born around 1903. Living much of their lives near Eugene, Oregon, according to her obituary their year-long jeep trip was one of her all-time favorite memories. The obituary was published in the Talent, Oregon, Historical Society newsletter, so I’ve written them to see if we can learn more.
1. This October 31, 1958, EugeneRegister-Guard article discusses trip preparations. The Boyds had a custom camper built for their FC (though no articles mention the model of the vehicle — it looks to me like an FC based on the pic below). They named their jeep “El Borrego”.
2. November 09, 1958 Eugene Guard .. brief article:
3. December 14, 1958, from the Eugene Guard:
Tom spotted this early CJ-5. It may be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1223717441804633
“Willy’s Jeep running driving.. Army tires and wheels..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
David shared this ad with me. The jeep has an Allison three-speed automatic transmission (it was a 2-speed BW auto trans that was installed in some 1964 DJ-3As). It’s unclear to me if this was some kind of special order or if it was customized. The radiator has been swapped out with an older radiator, so this has seen some modification.
“4 cylinder flathead, Allison 3 speed automatic. 2 wheel drive. Rough. Been sitting a long time. Did run and drive, when parked. But I have no idea condition of engine now.”
This looks like a good price. It may have some vintage Runck bumpers.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/429003535778954
“304 three speed rebuilt every thing works well half top ,and full top. has toe bar, new seats,Great tires, new shokes. New windsheild and frame”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(11/18/2021) This has a DJ-3A body and full-floating rear hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/398051065542946
“PA Titled 1953 WIllys CJ-3A. It is actually made up of Military Axles and engine, DJ-3A Tub, 3A transmission and drive train. I call it Muttly. It has a redone Military L134 Engine, and brakes, Tires are newer about 2 years old and I don’t put a lot of miles on it. I have re-done the electrical for headlights, and put in a new clutch. It does drip from the oil pan a little. The transmission pops out of second, but I do have a fully rebuilt transmission that I will provide for the price I list. I did replace the seats and add the spare tire carrier, jerry can holder, wipers, and a ebrake. I have other projects now and need space. $7500.00 OBO. I will supply a non-rebuilt transmission (dis-assemble ready to be rebuild for $500.00 less.) I also have a second 1947 title CJ-2A Ready for rebuild”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
Look solid.
“Runs and drives good”
Has some narrow hurricane rims.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3324894577807967
I am posting this for my cousin, he soes not message or text so if you are interested you must pick up the phone and call him!! [hidden information] , leave a message if he don’t answer [hidden information] is his cell phone number, he does not text!!
Phone calls only *the phone number is in the first picture * 1949 jeep willys All original 4 cyl 3spd 4×4 Aluminum wheels Needs some minor work to be driving again, have had the jeep for a very long time, was driving up till about a year ago.
The jeep runs great!! the battery has gotten weak but will still crank it , the tires have some dry rot but they never leak or anything. It is a very solid jeep!! You dont find many jeeps this model in this condition, it has decent paint, good seats, its overall in very good condition it just never gets drove! Located in lenoir nc 28645″
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.
Jo-Jo is selling this half cab which I think is for a CJ-3A.
“Half hard top make by Koenig Iron works
Willys CJ Jeep Half Hard Top.
All original, even has the manufacture tag.
Roll up original windows and extra set of handles.
Let me know if you have any questions.”
No description provided other than “Make Offer”. This may have rear full floating hubs. Given the lack of a fuel inlet, this could be a DJ-3A or an MB/GPW tub.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1313581635718825
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
It’s rough, but ran recently.
“1947 CJ2A. Was used as a plow jeep for many years. Its rough but it was running and driving around the farm up until a few months ago. Has an F head overhead valve engine from a later Jeep that has been rebuilt. Frame has been plated in different spots and body has plenty of patches. Would make a great yard jeep or trail jeep or use it for parts for a restoration. $1800. No paperwork”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3600.
This has a rear PTO setup.
“Project CJ2A. Pretty complete Jeep including a full PTO system. Body is rough but salvageable and frame is in decent shape with the exception of the front frame horns and one spot by the master cylinder. Was told that it ran five years ago but has been sitting since then. Does not currently run. Will probably need to be gone through regardless. Asking $3,600. Bill of sale only NO TITLE.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
A project, but the rust situation appears light (only one pic shown).
“Willy’s jeep truck have title some rust but not terrible turns over needs restored”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/401145378126517/
“Willys cj2a no title not running need a lot of work”
No title. There could be some parts value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/727503005123363
“It does not run as it’s a project jeep. I got it after my grandfather died and just haven’t had the time to do anything with it. 1973ISH I’m not sure. It’s old and a 3 speed. 304 V8. As I will say again it is a project jeep and it has NO TITLE. Not answering a bunch of questions.”
There may be some value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/281919670681258
“jeep Willys 1949, chasis, motor y transmisión tiene registration para hacerle traspaso”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1355855011559075
“I WILL NOT RESPOND TO “IS THIS AVAILABLE” MESSAGES! IF IT IS LISTED, ITS AVAILABLE! 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A Price is firm *Needs full restoration* *AS IS* It has a 4-cylinder engine that was made famous in the Willys MB and Ford GPW Jeep produced during World War II. It powered nearly all the Jeep vehicles built for the U.S. and Allies.[1] It was later used in a variety of civilian Jeep vehicles. Bill of sale will be provided at the time of sale. It does not have a title due to the age of the vehicle.”
UPDATE: Today I removed the tube bender from its box, only to find that the collar for the tube bender had irregular holes that had been “patched” by welding two spacers to the outside of it. But, that modification meant that the bolt was no long enough, meaning one of the two sides of the collar would be riding over the threads. Given the importance of the collar, this “fix” is unacceptable, so this bender will get returned.
Below you can see that both holes are irregular, so a spacer has been welded to the outside. What are these people thinking?
The bolt next to the collar is the stock bolt. I happened to have a similar bolt that was longer and better for this application. However, given the poor quality collar, I will be returning this device.
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As mentioned, a couple weeks ago we had the estate sale, which consumed WAY too much of my time. First there was the setup. Then, there was the rain, so then we had to re-setup using part of the shop (which meant moving stuff out of the shop like the race jeep), hanging tarps to hide tools, etc. In the end, the rain stopped Saturday at 4am and began Sunday at 3pm, which gave us a decent window to sell stuff.
We sold or gave away quite a bit, but there were still multiple trips to donation centers, a trip to recycling, and several trips to the dump. Then, once completed, we still had to reorganize the remainder.
The good news is that a lot of crap left the shop, which gives me much more room than I’ve had. Also. good news, the weather has finally warmed up, with blue sky and no rain.
So, I finally returned to work on the racer, though the work was mostly grinding/cutting off the remaining pieces of the rear front spring holders and the former mounts of the side bars. With that done, I can now fit the new side bars.
Before:
After:
I’d prefer to take the whole thing apart to better clean up and paint the frame, but that can wait until winter. For now, I am focusing on functionality over style (though the green will be painted black before the body is installed).
With the grinding done, I’m not far from being able to begin work on the roll cage. The new cage will be wider (for the wider Parkette body) and roomier (so I fit better). To build the cage I needed to get some new tools.
My plasma cutter arrived a few days ago, along with my tube bender (from Affordable Bender). I was going to build another bender, but I cannot locate printed copies of my bender plans nor can I find the password to the PDF I received from gotTrikes.com (locked PDF .. and no response from the gotTrikes website for a new password). So, after some research, I decided to take a chance on the AffordableBender, which as gotten pretty good reviews.
The thing I am awaiting now is my new MIG welder, which was supposed to arrive around June the 9th. It is now expected to arrive June 29th.
This is being sold by a dealer. It looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1249251549177332
“1954 Jeep Willys CJ-3B 4×4 F4-134 Hurricane engine 3 speed manual Good tires Runs and drives great Fun little run about Could use as a street legal side by side Turns a lot of heads Winch Located at Budget Auto in Newark”
