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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4780.
(06/27/2011) There are a few mods, but it appears to be in good shape.
“1947 Jeep CJ 2A Willys Overland -New paint – New upholstery”
Doug contacted me tonight. He and some friends will be making a trip up to Idaho City to do some Jeeping. I drove above Idaho City last year in Biscuit and there are some fun places to explore. I only got lost once. Below are the details. Btw, take the bear and mountain lion and heard wolf warnings serious!
Idaho city
“There are a few Willys owners here in the Boise area who are taking a trip this next Saturday, Oct 15. Several of us met up about a month ago and made the trip to Idaho City. We had 2 CJ3Bs, a M38A1, M37 and M35A3, it was really cool. This will be our second trip and the last one for the year.
If there is anyone interested but cannot make this trip, they can contact me at: willysjeepcj3b@gmail.com and we will get them added to our email list.
Old Jeeps and military vehicles: join us for a drive on the Boise National Forest, Saturday, October 15. Travel will be on public roads in and around Boise N.F. Family and friends welcome.
Trip plan: Depart from Reserve St. alongside Fort Boise City Park in downtown Boise at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Travel up Shaw Mtn/Rocky Canyon Road #260 through the foothills to Robie Creek/Clear Creek Road #261, then Grimes Creek Road #364 to #307 and take 307 into Idaho City. Todd lives on the Hwy. 21 side and will be meeting us at the jct. of #260 and #261, so anyone coming from that side can do the same. Idaho City has a long and interesting history.
Here’s a link to the C of C website. http://www.idahocitychamber.com/ Gas and grub at Idaho City, then backtrack to Pine Creek Road #366 .
If time and weather permits, we’ll go up Pine Creek Road to Shafer Butte, circle Bogus Basin Ski Area, get on #275 below Bogus and take it back to Rocky Canyon Road. Total distance, including the Shafer Butte section, will be approx. 100 – 120 miles. Elevations will be between 2500’ and 7500’. Highway 21 is nearby in case you need to leave early.
Maps? There are many roads in this area, some public, some private, some with travel restrictions. The Forest Service office on Overland in Boise (next to Walmart) has two types. There are black and white “Motor Vehicle Use Maps”, one for each of the 5 ranger districts on the forest. They’re free, get all 5. They contain info on this year’s travel restrictions. You’ll need the Mtn. Home and Idaho City maps for this trip. They also have a large, color “Travel Map” for $9. It’s over 10 years old but gives a good overview of the entire forest. Todd, who lives in the area and travels it often in his 3B, has noticed that the forest maps aren’t always complete, so he uses topos too.
A final note: Todd also reminded us that he’s seen bear and mountain lion and heard wolves while travelling in this area. There was a mountain lion attack near his house last week.
They had me at flathead with a turbo. We need some pics and specs regarding this unusual mod.
“1945 willys jeep. Has flat head 4 cylinder with a turbo. Runs good. Been sitting for 20 years. frame is in good shape. surface rust. Jeep was used to mud bog. has a roll cage no windsheild. Body is pretty rusty. call only i do not respond to emails. 860-392-9662”
http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/2643720221.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Dan is selling his M-715 to make way for more Jeeps.
“1965 Jeep M-715 5/4 ton truck, Impossible to find unmolested all original M715 Kaiser Jeep 5/4 ton military pickup.
All original 24 volt system working perfect. GI Blackout lights and all.
NO rust CA truck.Original Dana 60 axles
Small crease in the tailgate. Other then that perfect.
Has hard to find pioneer kit (missing the pick ax). Cracked windshield. Have new rubber for the glass.
All new NDT tires and tubes cost $1,500.
New complete exhaust from engine to tailpipe $500
New Interstate heavy duty batteries $250
Full tune up kit $250
Registered, insured and running great.
Call or write for more details
$8,500 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
I’m not sure what is on the back of this ….
“4 cyl ,New Motor, Low Miles,River Rat. and has a Duece 1/2 wrench on the front.”
No pics provided.
“Warn Overdrive for twin stick tranafercase &shifter good condition 250.00 obo ”
This was for sale earlier this year, but it looks like it the body is higher than in previous pictures.
“I have a 1942 willys flatfender jeep. With a 289 in it. Jeep runs and drives and 4wheel drive works!. Needs a few small things to be road worthy, (brake work, lights,alignment etc) awesome project or wheel it now!
looking to trade for ur mk1,mk2 vw’s. In running operation condition. Or the first 1500 bucks takes it home with the title!
Lemme know what u got. Email me or txt me 509-six8zero4five nine six. Thanks”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/bar/2643278058.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price
“This is a 1942 Ford military jeep with a Willys body. It has the original 4-cylinder flat head engine which is all original and is flawlessly maintained. It has front hubs, special wheels, high range and low range 4WD, windshield folds down and it DOES NOT LEAK OIL. It is tuned to perfection and runs like a kitten. Everything works including the hi and lo-range transfer case. The body is……well, it is 69 years old. No, it does not look like a new Jeep. It has been converted to a 12-volt electrical system for easy starting. Otherwise, it is a 1942 right down to its OD green steering wheel. The seats are a true picture of ugliness and I like it that way. This is in all ways, a true diamond in the rough. Mileage? Surely you jest. I haven’t a clue. Whatever it says – it can’t be true. When you hear it start, hear it idle and then crawl up a hill with all the throat that a 4-cylinder can muster, you’ll think you’ve died and gone to heaven”
This comes with emergency brake blocks (check front wheels).
“This is a totally rebuilt and customized 1959 Willys CJ3. I bought this for my wife several years ago and she is too petite to drive it. The engine & transfer case were rebuilt. Frame is clean and coated, no rust. It has a fiberglass tub and stainless fasteners, metal hood. 2″ lift kit. 2 sets of fog lights. Custom front and rear bumper that holds spare tire, two Jerry Cans and Jack. Front bumper has mounts for tow bar. Electronic ignition, point & parts included. Electric wipers. There is an alloy fuel cell installed in the rear seat area. I also have a gas tank that will fit underneath if you want to install a rear seat that I will throw in. Have manuals also. The top is brand new. Custom bucket seats with competition seat belts. This is a very clean Willys, the only rust is on the rims where the water lays when it gets wet. I have over $7400 invested. Asking $6800.00 or best offer. No low ball offers. I don’t need to give it away. A must see to appreciate, you won’t find another one like this one. Feel free to ask question, I will help anyway I can. Email or Call 724 263 2404”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2643602243.html
Looks good for the price.
“59 willys f head on 33’s. Full soft top. Runs good. Will consider full or partial trades, riding lawn mower, 4 wheeler, boat, etc. Call 989-798-8543 for more info.”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/2644971891.html
Lots of updates to this one.
“Hunters special
Ford 289 power plant
HD winch
33×12.5×15 tires
Full roll cage with vinyl top
Tow bar
Underseat heater
Also comes with 2 jerrycans
$4000 obo
Also open to trade for ATV OR UTV”
“
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This might have a tailgate.
“1941 military issue willys jeep, runs good, everything works, clean title 3,500”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This sounds pretty solid. The seller notes in a comment, “This jeep is about 99% rust free original condition. There is a very small place in the floor under the tool box. The hat channels are free of rust. The bolt holes for the tire hanger were skimed over.”
“This is a 1963 Willys CJ3B Jeep in excellent condition for a jeep of it’s age. It is stock except for the steering wheel and tail lights. It has the 4 cyl F-134 engine and 3 speed trans with Hi and low 4wd. You don’t find many of these jeeps in this condition. It has only 30258 miles on a working speedometer. This jeep comes with a set of original GoodYear Suburbanite 760×15 Super Cushion tires, this is the same tires that were available from the factory on these jeeps.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Sounds like a good rig. It smokes a little.
“This is a great old Willys CJ3b that I found and restored about 4 years ago. I found the Willys locally here in Anaheim CA, It was used mainly as a family camping rig through the 60s and 70s, it had been sitting in the side yard of a house in Anaheim for many years. Basically no rust to speak of. The body is really straight and clean origianal metal. I started with the mechanicals and rebuilt the brakes, the carb, new gas tank, new electric fuel pump, new ignition.. etc. I added a quart of oil and the ole OHC engine came right up! It starts and runs great, it smokes some on initial start/choke. Smokes a little under load. but performs perfect for my needs. The snow plow was an old Ebay item of hunk of metal rust that I shipped to CA from back East. I blasted and painted like new, and realized I had original serial # 150 Western Snow Plow! I spoke with a retired Western Engineer and he remember those first plows to come off the line, basically all hand built. that was fun talking to him. I spoke with current Western engineers, and they helped me engineer the upgrades to the plow. It now has full Hydrualics up/down and swivel. all new components and works great. The 1955 hard top was found in Sacramento CA and was blasted and painted with the body in 2008. Only surface rust, no major repairs required. I never finished installing windows in the top. I have the doors, but never finished restoring the rollup windows. The rig has a unique “Tuxedo” trim package front chrome bumper that is very cool. It has an original 1960s Smittlybuilt full cage. I installed new Bestop lowback front seats. I have the original heater parts, but never put it back in. I have used the Willys the last four years pushing snow around my cabin in Big Bear Lake, CA. Never had any issues with it. It always starts, and runs strong. It has origianl 60s mag wheels and four new all terain tires with chains. The rig has been garaged the last four years, only driven during the winter to push snow around the driveway and access roads. I usually keep it in 4-low, but I have occassionaly put in high gear to tootle around the neighborhood during the summer. it always turns heads and makes people smile. I would not recommend as a daily driver, but rather as a collectable conversation peice, and as a hell of a little work horse plow for a small property like mine. I had thoughts of going through the motor/rings to eleviate the smoking. but it runs so well, I never did it. I have had a great time with this rig, but it is time for me to move on to a new project. I know there are Jeep/Willys affectionados out there that will appreciate this little rig as much as me. Please let me know of any questions about it you may have. Really nice straight body/top. All metal . all original. I’m a big guy, and I did re-locate the driver seat back a few inches. other than that, she’s a stocker!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Except for the rust along the passenger side, this appears pretty solid. I think the front frame rails and bumper are in good shape, too.
“For sale a nice used 47′ CJ-2a jeep. Running condition, everything works fine but the brakes could use a master cylinder. Body is in pretty nice original condition with the only damage being a rust spot on the passenger rear quarter, and the passenger floor has a plate of metal on the floor. The complete nose with windshield is excellent shape, as is the undamaged dashboard with all good gauges.
The frame is also very good shape, with the original bumper gussetts still intact, bolted to a homemade bumper that is easily removable. Rear drawbar is in perfect condition.
The axles appear to have been changed out by a previous owner to MB military units both front and back. You can see the military axle mount bellcrank not connected, as the 2a has a crossmember mounted bellcrank.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600
(09/12/2011) This appears pretty stock.
“For sale is a 1952 Willys Jeep. 4 Cylinder, 12 volt, runs good, registered with pink slip. ”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2200
(09/30/2011) No pics provided, but the body is supposed to be a little rough.
“i have a 1946 willys runs great and drives good the body is ok a lil ruff but engine good transmission and drive train good new brakes new gas tank new carb new gauges will trade for yahama 4 wheeler call 717 572-1210 for info thanks asking $4000.00 obo”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/12/2011) It runs and drives.
“Flat 4 4 cylinder, Manual Hubs, Receiver Tow Hitch,3 Speed Transmission, great for tooling around the mountains or around town.”
http://westslope.craigslist.org/ctd/2644168031.html
The last time Goose shared images of his CJ-3B, he had just finished a four month restoration. Over the last nine months he had a chance to make a few additional updates and take some more pictures for us. You can see his original post here. Nice angles on the pics Goose!
Now that’s a long front clip!
“’48 WILLYS JEEP ON CUSTOM FRAME WITH FULL ROLL CAGE ONLY. BUILT FOR CHEVY FULL WIDTH AXLES AND CHEVY SMALL BLOCK 350. HAS FRONT LEAF SPRING AND REAR COIL. GREAT START FOR A ROCK CRAWLER!!!!! WHEEL BASE IS 9 FEET!!! 500.00 FIRM!”
http://rockies.craigslist.org/pts/2641992896.html
It runs and includes the trailer.
“This is a 1954 Willy’s jeeb CJ3B that is mostly all stock. It has 76000 miles. This is a project and need work. The engine runs good and the transfer case all works. I would be willing to trade for an older VW Baja Bug. Call Joe with any questions at 509-990-0939. Thanks!”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2641430541.html
The original pictures are very dark. It looks like the carb sticks through the hood. No title.
“-95% Original Jeep Willys.
-3A windshield.
-3B Engine all operational, ready to drive (Runs Great). Bill of sale only
looking for $ 6500 or best offer.
Contact. Jeff (619)667 -0213”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/2642304476.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
The winch setup looks unusual … or is it a plow setup?
“1942 jeep. runs good .”dauntless”225 buick v6 w/headers. new tires. ujoints. water pump. fuel pump. very very solid no rust. current registration!!. has the overdrive 4th shifter. and vintage giant wench.good glass.has the swing out rack on back for spare and gas can. tow bar for front… the bad -the front gears dont engage and the winch needs repair .needs paint ,seats need upolstered .”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800.
This has a variety of updates.
“1942 Ford GPW almost identical to a Willys CJ2A.
~Engine is a Ford 289 with a 2 barrel carb.
~T90 transmission that I rebuilt within the last 500 miles
~Dana 18 transfer case
~Original front and rear axles but I have a Dana 44 with a locker, full floating hubs and 11 inch brakes for the rear and another front axle with 11 inch brakes.
~Currently has an all aluminum hard top that was made by a company called Metro.
~Has a back seat with shoulder belts attached to the roll bar for the little ones and lap belts in the front.
~The winch will most likely go with the Jeep it is a Warn 7000lb.
~The rear bumper has a tire carrier, two gas can carriers and brackets that hold a high lift jack. (gas cans and jack are not included).
~Has an aftermarket heater mounted under the drivers seat that provides more than enough heat even on cold days.
~Has a tow bar and wiring (I towed it behind my RV twice).
~Suspension consists of stock Wrangler Leaf springs over the axles on custom hangers. Ride is very soft and very flexible. Drives ok around town but I don’t take it on the freeway.
~Has power steering using parts from a Jeep Cherokee
~Stainless steel gas tank under the passenger seat.
It took me years to put this Jeep together. I have only driven it once in the past year. It is not perfect but it is a very functional off road vehicle. I have had it up to Walker Valley ORV Park twice. Both times it handled all of the trails I was on with ease. The winch works great for towing Samurais back onto there wheels. This has not been abused off road though pretty much just idled around. This is probably not the best daily driver but would make an excellent hunting rig. I am willing to deliver with my car trailer within a reasonable distance. If you are interested come take a look and make me a fair offer.”
