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UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/13/2022) Has body rust. Also has a dual PTO with front winch.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1156128968453910
“Project, all original except the top. Speedo shows 13k. Two stick PTO and Ramsey winch. Clear Tennessee title in my name. Look at the pictures and ask questions.”
Jeep races used to be a near weekly event during the summer back in the 1970s. Below are examples of Pacific Northwest 4Wheel Drive Association (PNW4WDA) races held between 1967 and 1970 near my local Eastern Washington community.
It’s hard to believe gived the growth in the Tri Cities (an area consisting of three cities–Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, all separate by rivers) in southeast Washington that races were held near Columbia Point. Now, that area is either wetlands, parks, or homes. Here are several articles with names I’m familiar with. These races were held in conjunction with the annual Water Follies celebration, an event still being held, though without jeep races, though the unlimited hydros still run.
From the June 4, 1967, issue of the Tri Cities herald:
An article later in the year contained some great images (July 16, 1967 Tri City Herald):
The results of the race were reported in the July 24, 1967 issue of the Tri City herald:
The July 20, 1969, issue included this pic from the racing:
Two days later, the July 22, 1969, issue of the Tri City Herald published the results:
Lots of updates to this CJ-3A with a 3B body.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/morongo-valley-custom-1950-flat-fender/7491203982.html
“Offering a one of a kind custom Willys Jeep.
Basis is a 1950 CJ3A chassis mated with a 1953 CJ3B body.
It features a Chevrolet 305ci V8 engine topped with Edelbrock manifold and Carter AFB style Edelbrock carburetor. HEI ignition system, headers and fairly new exhaust system.
Furthermore features power steering and power brakes, has a recently rebuilt T90 3 speed manual transmission, rebuilt Spicer Super 18 transfer case, Dana 25 front and Dana 40 rear axles with 5.38 gears. The rear differential has a “Lock Right Power Trax” auto positive locking differential.
It comes with Westlake SL369 All Terrain 31×10.5R LT tires on PRC Xtreme S1 wheels.
The front basket is loaded with a 9000lbs Badland electric winch, rear bumper was converted by “Eden Built” to an emergency air tank.
Comes with full vinyl top with doors, bikini top is currently mounted (as shown in pictures) over professionally built full roll cage.
Drve train is protected by skid plates, has tow bar and reinforced frame.
Selling due to lack of time to use, comes with AZ title.”
UPDATE: This was for sale a few weeks ago. It’s back of for sale.
Tom shared this one. It runs and has a slat grille in the back. The body’s indent area and cargo areas have been patched.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/449681307157534
“1942 Willys MB slat grill. Vin 121995 with title. Running/driving. Brakes inop. Matching engine block and very early head. Not sure if the head is original. Missing frame tag but assuming it’s original too. Definitely worth a restore just not in the cards for me right now. Most recently it was owned by a farmer in KY for 40 years. Script panel missing as PO welded metal in the rear tub portion. Also some tomfoolery with springs on the shocks for added suspension. Closest offer to 7500 gets to take it home.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Craig shared this early DJ-3A #1134. There’s a lot of stock jeep there.
“1956 Willys DJ3A “The Dispatcher” Slated as a light delivery vehicle this is the first year for this model of Willys. The production number stamped in the frame is 1134 I believe. I will confirm that. This was my dads first vehicle and has been in the family since 1961. As far as I know we were the second owner. I have the original title. It’s a project. I have almost all of the original parts. What is missing is the motor, radiator, and seats. I have three of the original hubcaps. I have two tires on it that do hold air. The floor pans are rusted out. Last time it was on the road was 1973. It does have a factory heater. If you know the DJ’s then you know it is factory 2wd. I also have the doors. This is very difficult to post as I have a long history with this vehicle. Circumstances in life change and sometimes you have to let go of dreams. Ask any questions you want. I have more pics somewhere I will add later.”
Looks in good shape.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/new-braunfels-1949-willys-jeep-cj3a/7489777928.html
“1949 Willy’s Jeep CJ3A. Beautiful little Jeep perfect for the ranch or around town. Original body motor and transmission. Priced to sell fast. Need the money to fix my Camaro. Title in hand. No low offers please if you don’t have the money I might take partial trades for loud hunting equipment. Call or text me. Pick up in New Braunfels Tx”
Tom shared this ad. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/566748938300454/
This is missing the battery box lid (battery box?), but does have the indent on the passenger cowl. Note that both batteries are under the hood in tandem.
https://lawton.craigslist.org/cto/d/mangum-military-jeep-willys-m38a1/7492217997.html
“’53 m38a1 jeep. new batteries – new starter – new brake -master cylinder -runs good -tires good.”
Has body rust. Top looks in decent shape.
https://maine.craigslist.org/pts/d/limington-willys-jeep-cj5/7497687215.html
“Drove it into the shelter last fall,hard top is in nice shape, body has rust”
Unclear if it runs or not. Has a rear pto gearbox.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/boerne-1946-flat-fender-willys-jeep/7498272425.html
“Selling a 1946 post WWII Willys Jeep. Original and complete. Has rear PTO option. Tub has rust. Could probably be patched back together or find a new tub. You can find every part for this jeep online still. Clean title in hand.”
The seller rebuilt this barn find.
https://springfieldil.craigslist.org/cto/d/pleasant-plains-jeep-willys-1954-m38a1/7499343381.html
“For Sale – Barn Find. 1954 M38A1 Willy’s Jeep. This rig was in bad shape. It sat for 5+ years. 12 volt. Original Engine. All oils and fluids changed. Front and rear driveshaft seals and gaskets replaced. Transfer case replaced before I purchased. Radiator rebuilt. Rebuilt floor boards. Rebuilt gas tank. New gas well in body. Rebuilt tool box. New windshield. Seats reupholstered. Carburetor rebuilt. New fuel pump. New alternator. Steering worm replaced. New Steering box seals (still leaks). New brakes and front wheel bearing. Lights work. Turn lights do not. Horn works. Temp gauge & AMP gauge work; other gauges and accessories do not. Have speedometer cable (not installed). This jeep starts good and runs good for being 68 years old. Steering does have some ‘drift’. Not show quality but I bet your neighbor doesn’t have one. Clear title. $6,400.00 US dollars. This Jeep is ‘for sale’ locally. I reserve the right to refuse any and all offers.”
There seems to be some value here.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/pts/d/grand-junction-hard-top-cj2a/7498221630.html
“2 Different Koenig 330 hard tops with doors for a CJ2A.
1 has ambulance type doors, 1 has lift gate door.
1 comes with windshield frame.
$150.00 each, cash only.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/13/2022) This has a gov data plate.
https://easttexas.craigslist.org/snw/d/grapeland-1956-willys-jeep-cj3b/7490183741.html
“1956 Willys Jeep CJ3B. New electronic distributed and Solex Carburetor. Runs but still needs some TLC. Good deer lease vehicle. Gauges and lights work. Breaks lines are in good shape, but cylinders need to be rebuilt. 4×4 works. Spare tire is also included but not in the pictures. Winch is included.”
This jeep is setup for a Kubota swap (engine included).
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/golden-1946-willys/7498482515.html
“This is a project and is priced at half of what I have invested.
I have to abandon the project due to a pending move. All the drivetrain has been professionally rebuilt and upgraded. T90, Dana 18 X case, overdrive, both axles. Frame is straight and free from cracks. Has been set up for a Kubota 2.2 turbo diesel. Upgraded brakes, upgraded steering, new tires. Nothing is missing. I was on the home stretch with this and doing final assembly.
I have the manual for the conversion and hardware bagged and tagged. Also have manual for the Kubota diesel.
I’m not willing to part out- yet- but we’ll see once the move date gets closer. Clean title.”
Unclear how much value is here. Lots of rust.
https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/minco-1945-willys-jeep/7492460422.html
“Complete vehicle (motor & transmission included)”
Unclear how much value is here. This has an M-38 or repro grille.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/pts/d/vista-1944-willys-jeep-military/7498398015.html
“Rolling frame and body only.”
Someone ought to need this.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/d/glendale-willys-cj2a-cj3a-cj3b-rear/7498325476.html
I have a new passenger rear quarter for a jeep cj2a, cj3a or cj3b. It is new from MD Juan. I bought it and ended up not needing it”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/long-beach-1948-willys-cj2a/7498956622.html
“1948 Willy’s CJ2A
Small block Chevy conversion
Front disc brake conversion
Newer Smitty built seats
New battery
Upgraded electrical
Side mirror
Tires
Stock transmission , transfer case, axles, 4X4 works great
Runs great”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
“Have cab and doors from a 1956 CJ Willy’s Jeep in good shape -everything but hinges-also have plow with manual swivel for Jeep $200”
If you head toward Yellowstone, but it still remains closed (roads got his pretty heavily due to rains/flooding), you might detour to the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wy. This huge collection of military vehicles includes multiple jeeps.
George Bondora posted these to FB:
This is a mix of parts, but has an MB body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/363160802571135
“Willys MB may be a M38 not exactly sure rolling chassis. Tub i believe is a MB also available but is rough. Has a Willy’s industrial motor with T90 transmission. Frame is rust free and solid.”
Jim shared this photo from a cookbook of the McDonnell Aircraft Company’s Fire Vehicles, including several jeeps. I tried to learn more, but my searches were a bust. Anyone recognize how the modified CJ-5 might have been used?
It was a beautiful morning in southwestern Ohio, so Roger took his wife’s grandkids to some breakfast this morning in his 1947 CJ-2A. it was was painted Jade Green in 1967.
His jeep still looks as good as it did when I drove it in 2013…
UPDATE: This is not for sale.
Roger shared these pics of an air-cooled engine he has. He showed it off at this year’s Willys Rally. It’s an air-cooled engine with “WILLYS” cast on the valve cover and intended for use as a generator, though he was told it was the same engine used in the M-274 Mule.
Named “The Hulk”, this jeep includes a hulk on the hood. This also has a rare CJ-3B ventilating windshield.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/sacramento-the-hulk-1964-willys-cj3b/7498221854.html
“This is a custom fully Frame up restoration THE HULK !! There is so much work done to this jeep it is impossible for me to list everything it is a must see to appreciate if you are interested I will send you videos of the jeep it has a Fully built 355 racing motor dart racing heads roller rockers roller gear drive everything is brand new from top to bottom the block also was painted to match the jeep we extended the driver seat back 6 inches for comfortable seating also the entire wheelbase has been extended 3 inches for better handling brand new interior brand new suspension it also has 2 12 inch subwoofers With a full sound system New custom built steel bumper and the list goes on and on and on text me or call me for more information I have pictures from when the jeep was completely taken apart to the frame to the motor being put in everything was done perfectly this is a one of a kind jeep it has a four-speed Munsie transmission with a hulk fist shifter Also has a hulk custom hood emblem”
