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It seems to be a Willys/Jeep Truck and Wagon day. So, let’s start with this old brochure Glenn forwarded to me. I’d like to see a brochure that shows all 50 options referenced in the brochure. Note this is a brochure put out by Willys of Canada.
Robin spotted this nifty truck with a rare towing package. He has shared a bunch of pictures on Flickr. Here are a few below. Cool truck!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alturusphoto/sets/72157628165251197/
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“Well I’m sure no expert on old Jeeps, but a friend of mine gave me this FC-170. His dad is 80 years old, and has had it for many years. This is what I would call “Barn Fresh.” It has been sitting in a barn for at least the last 5 years or so idle. He says it was running and driving when it was last parked.
Here is what I know about it. It’s a 63′ or 64′, and it says Kaiser/jeep Corp on the I.D. plate. It is a factory flat-bed, 1 ton with dual rear wheels. This thing is rated to cary over 2 tons! It weighs 3,720 pounds empty, and has a G.V.W. of 8,000 lbs. Delivery date was Sept of 1963. It has a 6 cyl. flat head engine, and a manual transmission. The rear end is a Dana 70 and the front end is a Dana 30. This jeep has 5:37 gears I’ve been told. This Jeep could be used for parts, or better yet… be restored.
The engine turns free, and I’m sure someone more mechanical than myself, could have it up and running again in fairly short order. I do not have a title for it, and can only offer you a bill of sale. The previous owner has alzheimers (he can not locate the title). I do have the shop manual for it.
It’s sure not perfect, but it’s not real rusty like some I’ve seen. (I would say its 99% rust-free). This jeep is over 48 years old and being sold as is. I would much rather you plan for the worst and hope for the best, than be disappointed in any way. My opening bid is 950.00 with no reserve. Now all that having been said….. I can’t imagine finding a better FC170 for the price…I only want the buyer to be happy with it…Thanks.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
“1957 FC 150 with 15,202 original miles. All original, no custom add ons. Original paint on grill, spare tire is original and never used. Tires on it are Goodyear Town and Country Mud and Snow. $12,500 location: Macomb County Michigan.”
Here’s another rare truck with a dump bed. A red truck with a dump bed was sold out of Vacaville earlier this month.
“1962 1/2 Willys Jeep 4-Wheel Drive Pick-Up Truck with Dealer Installed Dump Bed – Registered as 1963 but according to the numbers it shows a production date of 1962 1/2. Dealer installed dump bed, I was told there was only 100 of these made and after a lot of research I only found a few in existence. All original, also a great truck for original restoration or custom, this is a real classic. Bone stock original California rust free Willys, its got a couple of little bubbles as big as your finger nail, but nothing major. Driver and passenger door glass is cracked, it’s flat glass and replacement parts are available. This truck has never been modified, it looks to have been painted many years ago, it was originally the blue you see on the interior pictures. This truck spent most of it’s life on a gold mine in Northern California’s gold country. I purchased this truck from the president of the local Willys Club with intentions to restore, but the wife isn’t warming up to the idea. This is a running registered road worthy vehicle, runs and drives as a ’62 1/2 Willys should. I just had new rear brakes installed, new master cylinder, oil changed, all fluids top off, and a full safety check done by the local Big O Tires.
From 1962-1965 – Willys Jeep used the 230 CID (3.8 L) 6-230 Tornado I6, It was available with only one transmission, the Borg-Warner T-90 three-speed manual. A Spicer 18 transfer case was used on WD models. The Timken 51540 was an early rear axle option, otherwise the Dana 53 was standard. The front axle was a Dana 25. A 5.38:1 differential ratio was standard.
Please ask any and all questions BEFORE bidding, and if you have zero 0 Feedback Please contact me before bidding. Buyer responsible for vehicle pickup and/or shipping. Good Luck and happy bidding, I have set the reserve at a very low price.”
This is the first of two nice, but pricey wagons.
“1960 WILLYS WAGON FINISHED IN FOUNTAIN GREEN OVER TWO-TONE GREEN/ TAN INTERIOR AND EQUIPPED WITH THE 115 HORSEPOWER HURRICANE STRAIGHT 6 CYLINDER AND 3 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THIS WILLYS WAS AN ORIGINAL RUST FREE WELL KEPT SURVIVOR THAT WAS TREATED TO A $30K RESTORATION 3 YEARS AGO AT A VERY HIGH END LOCAL SHOP. THIS ALSO INCLUDED 5 NEW ORIGINAL STYLE TIRES. MECHANICLLY THIS WILLYS NEEDS NOTHING, RUNS STRONG AND DRIVES PERFECTLY. ONE COOL UNIQUE COLLECTABLE.”
Here’s a build with a variety of custom updates.
“1951 WILLYS OVERLAND
4-WHEEL DRIVE WAGON
SPECTACULAR, 2-YEAR, NO EXPENSE SPARED RESTORATION COMPLETED LESS THAN 600 MILES AGO!
OVER $72,620 IN RECEIPTS!
OPTIONS AND UPGRADES INCLUDE:
AIR CONDITIONING
POWER STEERING
POWER BRAKES
LEATHER INTERIOR
REAR JUMP SEATS
PREMIUM PIONEER SOUND SYSTEM
SEAT BELTS
9,000 LB. WINCH
4-WHEEL DRIVE
LUGGAGE RACK
289 FORD V8 ENGINE
TRULY ONE OF THE MOST MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLES OF THIS EXTREMELY RARE MODEL TO BE FOUND ANYWHERE ON THE MARKET TODAY!”
No pics.
“Willys Jeeps 1942 & 1948 package deal, need to be assembled and restored. Call Robert 602-571-3049”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
I can’t quite tell how good the condition of the body is.
“this is a clean tub with only surface rust no rot thanks frank”
This looks in good shape. It appears to run?
“1956 Willys with 134 engine and tow bar. Please call me at 720-334-2548”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2718928075.html
I didn’t know there was a Ford, Wa.
“Hi, I am in need of a four cylinder flat head engine for my cj2a jeep , it is a project that I have, I will also sell this jeep if some one wants to trade me out of it, it has had a lot of body work done to it. open to any reasonable offer. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350
“1947 cj-2a Jeep no engine or drive train $350.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
The Farmjeep.com site has a variety of pics relating to this jeep.
“I have a rare1964 ish cj5 farm jeep. it has a stratton 3pt hitch ,waren over drive,rear pto,and a 6′ plow I have had it running, and it sounded great. this is a rare find built at the willys dealer. item sold as is cash only thanks .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(10/11/2011) Most unusual CJ-3B Grille I’ve ever seen.
“SMALL BLOCK CHEVY V8
RUNS
OBO”
UPDATE: Make Offer. Was $1500.
“I need to get rid of the 1947 willys either sale or trade.. just make an offer and I’ll entertain it.. I’d like a fourwheeler, golf cart, or something to ride or drive.. I have kids so things for them would be ok also.. cash is always good also.. (eight one two)6645449.. prefer text at first, but calls are ok..”
http://evansville.craigslist.org/bar/2721593255.html
Ann bought me this M&M Jeep from the M&M store when we were at Times Square (the last one there). While a cool little toy, it seemed a bit overpriced until I spotted the same toy at Amazon.com for TWICE the retail price! http://www.amazon.com/Military-Vehicle-Candy-Dispenser-Jeep/dp/B002XOBIWU
For a better price, go straight to the online M&M store
Ann was having fun, too
Greg wrote me with a question for readers.
“Been researching tires for my Dad’s CJ3A restoration project lately. The closest thing I’ve found to a mid-sixties style mud tire that he want’s to use is a Deestone D503. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this tire (7.00 x 15), or perhaps has a more economical or even modern tire with similar tread characteristics. For our purposes with this jeep, visual is as important as off road performance. Oh, price is a consideration too. These retail for around $130-145, plus tubes, mounting, shipping, etc etc. One issue I’m having with this tire at the moment is the diameter. 29.8″ versus the 26 or 27″ it’ll replace. I’m ok with slightly larger, but I worry about getting too big.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The VIN of 151899 and the year of 1946 don’t quite match.
“I have for sale a 1946 Willys Jeep. It runs well and has had a recent engine rebuild. The engine is not original to the Jeep. Frame tag is missing. Also needs glass for the windshield, which is a new repro unit. Jeep has a factory PTO in the rear. Included is an extra frame and running gear/engine for spare parts. Please ask for any additional info if you need it.”
These have six lug rims.
“I have a set of good year terra tires size 31×15.5 x 15 they are on 12″ wheels with a six lug pattern and will fit toyotas and chevys if interested call me at 425-422-2449 and we can meet up”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/2718785100.html
I assume these come with rims?
“(2) Terra tires great offroading tires or sandrail and work excellent in snow 31″ tall, work like a tractor in snow about 3/4″ of tread on them $275”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/for/2718730305.html
Learn more about the “C” here. No pics provided.
“I have a 1953 m38a1c the rare recoiless rifle version that I would like to trade for a cj2a, cj3a or b, m38, or an older cj5 with title. This jeep is in parts and does not have a title but a bill of sale, is the only paperwork that will accompany the jeep. The jeep does have most of the parts, and all the data plates. There is no rifle with this but parts are there, including the rare split windshield. I Will only trade for what is listed above, and only if it has title, and If i do not get any offers then I will get title and restore myself. Series offers only. Jeep will need to be restored.”
This could use a tailgate.
“Early 1950’s M38 Jeep (originally thought to be 1953 CJ3A)
Asking Price:
$5,500 – will consider reasonable offers
USED as is
More Pictures at : https://picasaweb.google.com/116061952403872734490
It starts and runs fine, it does leak oil, brakes are fine (took forever to get those right) tires are good, etc. The oil leakage is somewhat minor, just needs some TLC and maybe a gasket kit. The windshield has cracks from being dropped when lowered.
These jeeps are quickly becoming unavailable due to rust, and people just scrapping them or not letting them go. This one is still in decent shape and mostly original.
The jeep is in the Alamo Heights area and I would be glad to show it, just let me know when you want to see it. Please reply to the link in the advertisement.”
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/2718242170.html
This might be worth a look.
“For sale is a TigerTop and soft doors, white in color. Top and doors have NO rips, holes or cracks. Near new and never used, just a little dusty/dirty. All hardware is included such as the header, door brackets, button screws and braces. Everything is there to install it. This top will fit 41-45 MB, 41-45 GPW, 46-49 CJ-2A. This top was going to go on my 48 Willys Jeep, but plans changed.”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/pts/2717576681.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6995.
This is a nice Panel Wagon.
“53 willys delevery panel, 350 chevy, 350 chevy turbo a/t, disc brakes,mustang rear end,bucket seats,dash/gages orig. good tires & wheels. ”
There might be some value here.
“this is rough but it has alot of good parts thanks frank 707-484-5251”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/2718767222.html
