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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.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
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 $22500.
(03/01/2012) That’s a pretty wagon.
“1951 Willys Jeep Station Wagon
4X4
The original American SUV
Super Solid Body
Restored
Collectable”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1750. This appears to be a VEC CJ-2A rather than a MB.
“1945 willys mb , rectagular tube frame , cage , buick v6 , mucie 4 speed trans , needs work , have pink , on none op .”
NOTE: Nate needs NOS Amp and Temp Gauge for his new CJ-3A (or ones in good shape. If you have them, you can email him at bolducn20 [at] aol.com).
You might remember Nate’s last two rebuilds. Well, he managed to find a stock, solid CJ-3A in the Northeast. Kudos to him for that find. It looks great.
Nate’s Custom suspension Build
Nate’s Ideas
Nate’s Stock Build
(See all three of his jeeps in the bottom picture)
Nate writes, “Anyways, the one I picked up a month or so ago is truly a rare jeep for the northeast and one that I have been searching for. The body has very little rot, all the original wiring is intact and every thing works, lights, brake light, horn, and vacuum wiper. It runs great also. I had to do a little tinkering with it to get it running good, just as good as my ’53. It also has decent breaks now too. It was missing some parts that I located like a passenger hand wiper, battery hold down, matching ’49 license plates, one seat pan and a spare tire/carrier. I added the dualmatics.
Only things I need for it are two original gauges and it is back to 100% original. The ones I need are an amp and temp gauge. If anyone has both, please let me know.
We think it came from Tennesee. On the tailgate, very faintly it says “DAVIS HOLLOW SECURITY PATROL”. We researched that and there is a seasonal campground in Tennessee by that name. There were other places too, all down south. Someone at one time painted the entire thing, and I mean everything (even the grease) with the red primer. The original color was Luzon red which can be seen in many places. Makes me want to remove the primer to bring out the original paint. Even the frame is still black in a few places!”
John Barton’s book “John Barton’s Fleamarket Guide To MB and GPW Tools And Accesories” is now for sale at Lulu.com. The price of the book is $25. Proceeds from the book are going to John’s daughter’s college fund. If you have any questions about it, you can contact Merlin at merlin [at] HANSONMECHANICAL.COM.
Merlin writes, “This book was first written by John Barton in 2006. It is a review of all tools carried on the WW2 Jeeps and their varieties. This should be a great help while hunting for the correct tools for your WW2 MB or GPW.”
Buz forwarded a couple different images the other day.
This one is from the Los Angeles Times (pic #8) and shows a jeep among the auto train towards the internment camps in 1942. The caption to this picture indicates the trucks were stopped in the Mojave Desert on the way to the Manzanar Camp.
Driving this jeep is Earle Stanley Gardner, who was the writer of 80 Perry Mason Novels. Learn more about him here in this biography written by Jeff Marks.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
It’s too bad the body was cut.
“1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep that runs and drives great. The jeep belonged to an older couple and they had a mechanic go through the jeep anf fix anything that was wrong. The engine was purchased new in 1975 and has low miles on it. He had cut the side of the jeep so he could get in and out easier. The jeep has all new wiring for the lights, all the gauges work even the gas gauge, the windshield wiper works, glass all good, high and low beam on the lights, all the gears are tight and the transfer case is like new, four wheel drive works great, has lockouts, the tub has been rhino lined, seats are in fair shape, has 16in tires and wheels. The bumper is bent from hitting something”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
What is that on the passenger side, an emergency brake? For $3400 this looks like a good price.
” Military flat fender style jeep. 4X4 with a solid, good condition drivetrain. 134 c.i.d. L-Head 4 cyl. engine that runs strong. The speedo reads 01851, but I don’t have any idea if it is original miles and turned over once or not. Powerful PTO winch that works great. Tow bar attached to the front bumper. New floor panels. Soft top and soft doors included, but it is not a full enclosure. Body is in great shape-no rust. Spare tire carrier has been moved to tailgate and the tailgate is tack welded closed. Everything is original except the front bumper (has a grader blade welded to the original bumper) and the tail lights are replacements. Tires are sun rotted and not highway safe. Clear title. I can deliver the jeep within 100 miles, but no further. Cash or cashier’s check for full amount at the time of pick-up and title transfer.”
This is a project.
“1951 Willys Jeep have all original parts. Has been taken apart for restoration. Can take and send any pictures that you want to see and any information that you need. Can deliver anywhere in USA after paymentand delivery charge. Have original title from original owner and title to transfer to your name.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“1948 Willys Jeep, Pick Up Modified Top chopped 3 inches cab channeled 6 inches over Toyota P/U frame. Powered by 1963 Ford 6 cylinder motor with 3 speed floor shift transmission. Wood bed is custom made as well as all fenders and hood. All glass is new, as is wiring, seats are early T-Bird. The total mileage on this vehicle is really not known due to the many components used to build it, but does run and drive very well. See pictures for details.”
No pics provided.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2
radiator, altenator, newer motor and transfer.straight 4 cyl.3-speed on the floor. with original winsheild. runs and drives good. no title
$1000 FIRM call 814-462-7146”
This ran last year. It looks promising.
“1952 all original . We have original rims and tires along with the original doors for the jeep . Body is in good shape . Ran last year and didn’t start this year . Still turns over . Just Dont have time to look into Jeep or use it . Good old jeep . Always shedded”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/2916244024.html
It needs a bumper, but otherwise looks pretty good.
“1962 willys jeep pick-up restorable condition (runs) call or text with any questions 845-699-6879”
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/2916814747.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was for trade.
This has a fiberglass body.
“Looking to trade for a newer dirt bike like a 250 or 450 four stroke or a mint 125 two stroke or cash.
Up for grabs is a CJ2A Jeep with tons of enhancements. It has a fiberglass tub, 4 inch lift, BF Goodrich ALL-TERRAIN tires that havent seen more than mb 10 miles of pavement. 2 new leaf springs in the front, new leaf spring shackels all the way around. Patronics ignition, New distributor cap and spark plugs. Carb rebuild. New master cylinder for breaks and one new slave cylinder still in the box. New jeep style hood clams. New oil filter still in the box. Rebuilt front wheel bearings and locking hubs and re greased. I do have the windsheild for it in the barn. Gun rack on the roll bars. New mufflers. Has aftermarket header pipes. The cab heater does still work. I also have a spair Dauntless v6 motor on the stand that needs rebuilding. Has hi-low range and 4×4 all works good. Its vary light weight and short wheel base makes it great for off road and mud.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
I’m guessing it doesn’t run.
“Here is an old Willys Sedan Delivery I have had for 25 years intending to build a hot rod. She has moved all over Texas and been in numerous shops and storage facilities, but its time to let someone with more gumption than I take her. If there is interest, I would sell her or trade/partial trade for a jetski. THe body is remarkably straight, but she is getting rustier each year. TIme to let her go. Email with your cell number and I will talk/text with you or just email is fine. Give me your addy and I will reciprocate fairly quickly.”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
(01/20/2012) Plenty of work has been done, but still some left.
“This is the makings of a great Jeep Ice Racer or Rock Crawler! Everything is new or near new. Features include:Complete, nicely done custom tube cage welded to the orignal frame, stinger out front
New Racing Suspension seats with Crow Racing Harnesses – seats mounted to tubing NOT the body
Power steering setup with removable steering wheel
Rebuilt 3-speed transmission (unkown model) with rebuilt Dana 20 transfer case
New Clutch
Hydraulic clutch setup and HD dual master cylinder installed and plumbed
New Tom Wood’s custom rear drive shaft with CV Joint, front driveshaft has new u-joints
Fuel Cell and Optima battery
Rancho lift springs for the Willys CJ-2a
Stainless steel braided brakelines
LED front turn signals and rear tail lights
Axles are narrow track Dana 44 rear and Dana 30 front from a ’73 CJ-5 with 4.27 gears
Engine is a Rebuilt and Built Chevy 350 (looking for the internal specs) :
High rise manifold with Holley 4bbl carb
Billet accessory brakets
New powder coated alternator
ON BOARD AIR COMPRESSOR
Be Cool aluminum radiator with electric cooling fan
Shorty mid dump headers and exhaust
Power steering pump
This is a PROJECT which is 90% completed – turn it into an ice racer or rock crawler!
Will need some final electrical, front brakes, brakelines hooked up, maybe some final welding, different pitman arm.
ASKING $1600 WITH OUT ENGINE AND RADIATOR
ASKING $2800 WITH ENGINE AND RADIATOR”
UPDATE: Still Available
(01/26/2012) This has engine and steering upgrades.
“Chevrolet 283
New Exhaust
Front Tow Bar
Warn Winch
Spare Wheel/Tire
New Original Seats
Soft Top & Doors
Great shape for its age!
$3500.00 (559) 683-3449”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/2916883786.html
While driving to Vancouver on Monday, Ann and I decided to visit the five year old Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM). So, about noon we pulled off I-84 and drove into downtown Hood River expecting to locate the museum quickly. However, it turns out the museum is located a few miles away from town near the airport. As soon as we realized we didn’t know where we were going, we cranked up the GPS and that guided us up the hill and over a dale or two. We even passed a FC-170 off to our right. Finally, we arrived at Air Museum Road.
Since it was Monday at noon, there wasn’t a flood of visitors, which worked out great for us because the staff could take the time to explain and answer all of our questions. In fact, everyone was noticeably friendly and knowledgeable.
The first thing we learned is that WAAAM has one of the largest collection of working antique planes and vehicles in the country. All the different planes, tractors, jeeps, automobiles, trucks, motorcycles are housed in two giant hangars with multiple exits. In fact, some of the planes and vehicles are privately owned, but stored free of charge at the museum. Owners can come in most any time and take their property out to fly or drive them.
Every month the museum holds a “Second Saturday” event. That’s when volunteers arrive to give rides and show off the vehicles. In May of 2012, a special Military Day will be held on the Second Saturday. That date is May 12th and I’ve been invited to talk a little about jeeps and sign books (and maybe ride in a jeep or two???). It should be fun!
Here’s an introduction to the museum:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCSFuoSiEzo
While I had fun looking at all the cars and planes, it was the jeeps I was there to see. We saw the following jeeps:
1941 MB Slat Grille
Undated MB
Close up of the Poster:
Roberto forwarded his latest illustration. He writes, “This was offered as a birthday´s present, for a friend of mine. He actually owns the WW2 Willys MB jeep which appears drawn with him. I found it casually some years ago at French-Basque country and he bought it. After some resto (mainly at paint or canvas), he decored it markings of famous WW2 2nd Armored Division “Leclerc”, a legendary unit of Free French army, which liberated Paris at August 1944 with the support of the US 4th Infantry Division. In fact, he´s dressed as an officer of this Free French unit. It is 16.4″ x 11.6″
He also showed how he created it: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Roberto67/Division%20Leclerc%20Willys%20MB%20jeep%20caricature/?albumview=slideshow
James and Tish run Red River Offroad Tours in New Mexico. You might remember the post I did about their CJ-6s here. They are now on Facebook, too.
James emailed me recently about his recently completed Recovery CJ-6. The CJ6 is set up to be used as a ATV/UTV/Jeep Recovery vehicle in the mountains of Red River and Taos, New Mexico.
It’s a 1973 CJ-6 with a stock 304 3-speed and a D20 with Terra Low. It has a 4’lift 35’s. The bed winch is a Ramsey 10,000 pounder. On the bumper is a Smitty Built 10,000# winch mounted on the ARB bumper.
UPDATE: John decided to take on the challenge of restoring this photo. He did a fabulous job.
I found this on the Genealogy Guys Podcast site. I can almost, but not quite, make out the serial number on the hood.
Here is the Before Pic:
http://genealogyguys.com/the-genealogy-guys-podcast-215-2011-january-25
Here is the After Pic: https://picasaweb.google.com/104219391648738472802/ILovePhotoShop#5722193307032376162
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
“Willys jeep ford gpw engine with tranny and transfer case every thing appears their origional carb and air filter make an offer i do not know if it runs or is locked up i also have an old cj5 tub and rolling chassis with hood fenders and old crank winch 2000 takes all the gpw is a very rare jeep also the chassis and fenders are F script”
UPDATE: Was $1000. **SOLD**
It includes an overdrive.
“52 Willys, has small block V8, rebuilt in 2006, less than 10k miles on it, warn overdrive and transfer case, Great summer project, tons of potential!! Breaks my heart to get rid of it, but don’t have the time or money to fix it. Call with questions,”
It looks like there is value here.
“CJ3B stock, rusty, power steering, tilt wheel. Doesnt run, no title. Call Josh- two five three-651-eight nine six three”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2915308142.html
I don’t recognize those rims. They appear to be solid and also very dirty.
“runs needs work looking up price any offers i will consider”
http://olympic.craigslist.org/cto/2915408861.html
This looks a little rough.
“S&K Environmental LLC, would like to offer this 1958 Jeep CJ3B Buick V-6 for $3,500.00. We are loacted in Arlee, MT at 92611 Highway 93, Arlee, MT. You may contact us at 1-406-726-3014, only serious callers please.”
http://missoula.craigslist.org/cto/2914359373.html
