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UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/21/2022) This has some potential, but does have a little rust in the step. There could be more underneath.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/534818661456374
“1946 Willys cj2a rebuilt engine trans all new brakes and lines good tread on tires runs great bought from original owner family all stock all fluids just changed also is 12 volt and has aluminum radiator new fuel tank want something newer reason for selling”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000
(03/22/2022) This has an unusual power steering setup along with an f-head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/542886653970346
“1946 Willys Cj2a. Ca title. Good body, chassis etc. Vehicle is complete minus carburetor..”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/21/2022) It’s been refurbed, but it is stuck in neutral for some reason. It sounds like more work on other items may be necessary.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/719549199216771
“1950 Willy’s Jeep CJ3A Recently finished project Runs great but it is stuck in neutral Comes with Doors, Bimini top, & Original Hood (see in pictures) New as of December 2021: –Starter –Battery –Spark Plugs –Alternator –Front & Rear Lights –Wiring Kit –Gauges –Steering Wheel –Steering Stabilizer –Reupholstered Seats –Powder Coated Roll Cage –Paint Exterior & Interior (Raptor Bed Liner for all interior) Rebuilt as of December 2021: –Distributor –Brake Assembly Needs Work: –Front Bumper hasn’t been painted yet due to bend in the bumper –Gas gauge wiring needs to be checked –Transmission is stuck in neutral. May need a rebuild OR $50 worth of bearings”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/17/2022) There’s been some customization to this front clip, turning it sort of into a CJ-3B-looking 2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/515640223243420
“This is a cool rig! It was built over the years by an engineer machinist creative old fella! It has a Ford Flathead V-8! Yup, you read right. It has power steering, an actuated grille with Louvers, a split tail gate, and body exit exhaust etc. lots of ingenuity. It runs and has a title though it’s been parked a bit. Hasn’t been driven in a year or so. It has title also!”
Thanks to Roger for sharing these photos from Saturday’s Willys Rally.
This CJ-5 has a 3-point lift:
UPDATE: Bill Norris shared a few pics of his jeep following the trail ride. It looks like they found a little mud. He said they had a great time.
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Chris recorded a couple more videos. Many thanks to him for doing this!
You may need to tilt your phone or computer sideways to better see this video. This group of drivers is heading out for a trail ride.
This group of drivers is heading out for a road excursion. This one you don’t have to tilt your head…
Thanks to Chris Rutherford for shooting this video showing Friday morning at the Willys Rally. In the video I saw a few familiar folks, including Cowboy near his Jeep truck and Russ’ wagon, along with Barney manning his parts booth.
For some reason, when Chris spins the camera part way through, the video doesn’t spin, so some of the video you have to tilt your head to see. No matter, the effort is greatly appreciated!
This letter, written by PFC Carl W. Eklund in 1943, describes how he was lying under a plane, trying to get some rare rest, when a jeep ran over his legs just above the knees. The injuries weren’t very severe and he felt he’d be recovered after a few days of rest.
Carl went on to serve as an aircraft mechanic in North Africa, then in Italy. In 1945, he received an honorable discharge and returned to Texas. Unfortunately, his brother Rudolph, who was captured in Java in 1942, died in Burma in 1944 while still in captivity.
Carl was living in Kenedy, Texas, as of 1969. I could find no updates about him after that.
View all the information on eBay
Barry published three rare Newgren Lift Service Bulletins created in 1947 by the Newgren Company, sent to him by Keith Buckley. Learn more at Farmjeep.com.
https://www.farmjeep.com/newgren-service-bulletins-may-1947/
Brian shared this video. I don’t have away to embed it here, so you’ll have to view it on FB. The narrator notes that the jeep has been sitting since 1994, but it only required a little oil to make them work again. The narrator concludes that because of this the design was a good one.
My only caveat on that compliment is that near the end there’s a closeup that shows how bent one of the arms is. For better or worse, the bending of the levers has been one of the weak spots of these of this design.
https://www.facebook.com/17841402371748118/videos/1430888580667593/?fs=e&s=m
Closeup of bent lever:
Mike spotted this trencher. It’s not far from him. He said he’d be willing to look at it for someone. I’m surprised this doesn’t have duallies on the back. It does have a rear pto gear box sitting in the jeep as well, so it seems there is some definite parts value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/293517196069024/
“50 – 60’s believe CJ 5 jeep with trencher. Looks like auger in picture but looking at in closely it is part of the trencher. NO TITLE”
UPDATE: Don’t forget the Willys Rally this weekend!
This year’s Midwest Willys Rally is June 03-04 this year. This event takes place at Heuston Woods State Lodge in College Corner, Ohio. Learn more here: http://www.mw-willysjeep.com.
UPDATE: Don’t forget that the Great Willys Picnic is next weekend.
This year’s Great Willys Picnic occurs June 12th, 2022.
“Sunday June 12, 2022 from 9 am – 4 pm at the Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad located in Kempton, Pennsylvania.
The Willys Picnic will be in compliance with all regulations in effect on June 12th. Be prepared for possible changes from past events.”
This has a variety of updates. This is sitting on a Monte Carlo frame; it appears to have a longer-than-standard wheel base.
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/lewiston-1952-willys/7484088873.html
“1952 willys, 350 small block bored .06 over, muther thumper comp cam 287/305, holly 4 brl. carb. chevy truck rear end. monty carlo frame. less than 200 mi. on motor. this thing is rad/fun!”
Has some parts value at the very least.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/verona-1947-willys-jeep-project/7488353520.html
“1947 Willy’s jeep project. Has new tires and tubes on front. Asking $1450 OBO”
Tom shared this M-38 that is supposed to be rust free (though it has some slight surface rust. Still, it’s worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/518176020056368
“For sale is my 1952 Willys M38 (military jeep). The top is a factory “Arctic Top” that was installed when new. The Jeep was originally in the military then was purchased by the forest service and they painted it forest service green. This jeep has almost no rust on it whatsoever! Floors, body, hat channels are all completely solid and rust free. Some stuff was modernized: 12v converted/solid state distributor/standard fuel pump but I have all of the original 24v waterproof distributor/plugs/wires/pump. Lots of new parts, radiator was rebuilt, new fuel tank, seats. All gauges work like they’re supposed to. The Jeep runs and drives great and I drive it regularly. It has a clean Ga title in my name”
Sort of runs. Unclear whether the trencher still works.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/lebanon-1959-willys-fc-150-carryall/7478518361.html
“Located in Central Missouri along I44
Although purchased as “running” it only runs if assisted with fuel into the carburetor. It’s at a local shop to get running. The driver’s window is out and others damaged as shown.
Transport revealed the deterioration of the cab which is beyond my means.
Recently acquired, awaiting title from dealer.”
This includes a PTO.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/manchester-center-47-willys-jeep/7485550210.html
“47 Willys CJ2 Jeep. 98% original. No rust, non-military. Runs very well. Full canvas top. Roll bar. Needs new rubber soon. PTO option.”
This jeep appears to have a rare Worman half-cab.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/wanatah-48-willys-jeep-cj2a/7480499568.html
“1948 Willys CJ2A, photos tell the story. I purchased this vehicle 18 months ago and love the history in the paint.
** this Jeep is a 48, I have updated the posting to correct my error.***
Asking $4200
I have done the following:
Replaced head gasket
New Starter
New Seats
New Floor pans
New gas tank
New brake master cylinder and lines
New tires
One new rim
new fender braces
Wood bed
New steering wheel
wired alternator to charge battery (12v)
I have a MI title that came with the Jeep
Brakes need to be adjusted, wheel cylinders may need replacement.
Can drive onto trailer
Trades not considered, need to reduce my fleet.
I will answer emails through Craigslist.”
A very succinct ad that lacks pics.
https://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/d/jasper-1948-jeep-willies/7488129601.html
“Good running Jeep willies”
If you want a replacement front bumper and back frame crossmember, this looks to be a good price. They should clean up fine.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/pts/d/steger-1963-willys-dj-front-bumper/7488909367.html
“Up for sale here is this front bumper from a 1963 DJ-3 Delivery Jeep. Straight, not all twanged as they usually are. Included are the cutoff frame ends still bolted to it. $50.00 OBO”
Unclear how much rust this has.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/south-burlington-1943-ford-gpw-willys/7488955654.html
“1943 FORD GPW
GOOD FRAME
ITS ALL THERE”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
This factory CJ-5 hardtop looks in good shape. I’m still hoping to find documentation that confirms the top was manufactured by Koenig.
“Original 1960 hardtop and doors for a willys cj5, no leaks good warm top in cold weather.”
I haven’t priced this body panel, but $80 seems like a good price (seller also has a replacement/M-38 windshield for $300.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/d/santa-rosa-flat-fender-willys/7491234631.html
“Also I have a left over non tailgate rear body panel for a flat fender willys $80 obo”
This may be a Marine Corps M-38A1.
https://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/d/gaylord-1953-willys-overland-m38a1/7481827061.html
“Barn find, Vintage, 1953, Navy, Marine Corp, M38A1 military jeep
Many years of dry storage
Original MD motor removed, but complete, spins free, very minimal cylinder wear, unsure of reason it was pulled
Bill of sale only
Original vin tags still in place
Make an offer, it could be yours”