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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.
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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 .
It’s a project.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/d/yuma-1957-jeep-fc170/7766244726.html
“Must sell, will take first reasonable offer. 1957 Jeep fc 170 manual transmission 4×4 needs bed and/or full restoration. It’s an inline Chevrolet 6cyl. Runs, drives and brakes. Definitely a project though… I was going to build and put a flatbed on it. Just too many projects and want to move this one along. This is a project!”
This appears to have four doors, but I can’ tell how well extended this is.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/d/phoenix-50s-willys-jeep-wagon-for-parts/7764365699.html
“1950s Willys Jeep Wagon Parts, Cadilac Drive train.”
Steve shared this video of a couple guys driving through the LA area. Good luck to them!
I really didn’t find much of anything in this issue that interested me.
It looks like Mark has done a real nice job of restoring this Mighty Mite. You can contact him through FB or via email at ms6peters @ yahoo.com (remove spaces from around the @).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1201190364562793
“USMC M422A1 Mighty Mite – Meticulous restoration utilizing NOS & reproduction parts. Parade/convoy ready. 1,600 mi since restoration. Nickel-Silicon plated cylinders rectify peeling-chrome plaguing original engines. Re-riveted body with polyurethane paint. Powder coated frame, rims & suspension arms. 24V alternator. New NOS gears & bearings in transmission/transfer case. Stronger Spicer rear half-shafts. Custom stainless-steel fuel tank. Reproduction winter top; NOS snorkel & troop seats. Misc spares included,”
This includes a variety of parts, along with the military style (pentagon, metro) hardtop.
https://klamath.craigslist.org/cto/d/klamath-falls-1945-ford-jeep/7770931988.html
“THIS IS A MILITARY SURPLUS JEEP , SOME WERE DELIVERED IN A CRATE , WITH WHEELS AND TIRES REMOVED AND PLACED INSIDE THE BODY . THIS HAS BEEN IN THE SAME FAMILY FOR MANY YEARS . IT COMES WITH THE HARD TOP AND DOORS ,PLUS BOXES OF EXTRA PARTS AND ALL PARTS REMOVED WHEN PAINTED . BLACKOUT LIGHTS AND OTHER MISC PARTS”
Here’s a rare M-38CDN for sale. It includes a variety of non jeep extras. I’m unsure if the price is US or Canadian dollars.
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/cto/d/west-vancouver-west-military-collection/7766737776.html
“Collectible 1952 Korean War Willys M38-CDN.
In very nice condition and loaded with extras.
Only 2000 Canadian models made.
Senior owned.
Comes with a garage full of accessories and thousands of dollars worth of military collectibles.
Uniforms, helmets, bomber jackets, medals etc…etc.
And several safes full of military and hunting items.
The photos are only a small amount of the hundreds of military items in the collection.
$17,500 for everything. Bring your offers.”
This has the early speedo, rear PTO, and a half cab, which appears to be a 1970s half-cab from Kelly, but I’m not a 100% sure on that.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/439558408859023
“1955 Willys Jeep, approx 80k miles, 3 speed, plow attached, text or call [hidden information] for more info. Anaconda MT area, new motor and brakes, also PTO”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/29/2024) This is a rare truck to find in the US. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3379938335483979/
This jeep has been refurbed with a new tub.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/santa-rosa-1947-willys-cj-2a-jeep/7766890884.html
“1947 Willys CJ-2A For Sale. Taken down to bare frame about 3 years ago & rebuilt from ground up (about 90% done). New Body Tub from Kaiser Willys, all brake system components replaced including lines, Transmission & Transfer gone through with new bearings & seals. Has back seats, seat belts & roll bar. Front fenders have small dents,, there is NO bondo anywhere on the body. all panels frame & leaf springs & rims were sandblasted to remove rust & repainted. Color is Julip Green. 12volt conversion done with high torque starter & GM 1 wire alternator kit from Kaiser Willys. Wiring harness is all new with added in fuse panel. Only things needed to make this complete would be to replace passenger side glass on windshield (due to crack), reinstall parking brake assembly (I have all the parts for this except the handle & cable), speedometer cable needs to be replaced & Fuel Gauge sending unit should be replaced. Tires & tubes were replaced about 3 years ago. Interior & Underside of Body Tub is coated in Herculiner.”
A solid looking jeep with a few mods.
https://redding.craigslist.org/cto/d/montgomery-creek-1947-willys-jeep/7770362977.html
“For sale is a running 1947 Willys Jeep. Manual transmission 4×4. Original motor. Odometer shows 16,349 miles.”
Rob’s selling his CJ-6 project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/916475346911216
“This is a project truck. Motor turns freely by hand. Unknown deficiencies or prowess. Needs some assembly. Mostly complete, but lots of mysteries remain.
Hasn’t been started in at least 6 years.
Mostly complete. Many unknowns.
Rust through driver and passenger floors (has cut sheet metal panels to cover it). . Was last driven by a rancher in eastern Montana before he passed away. I have been doing stabilization work to slow the decay. When the rancher got sick the Jeep was parked and the tank rusted through and drained. I have purchased a new tank, but haven’t gotten the sending unit yet. Need new fuel lines and surely a carb clean.
The body appears in pretty good shape.
https://klamath.craigslist.org/cto/d/klamath-falls-47-jeep-willys-cj-2a/7766178303.html
“1947 Jeep Willys cj-2a stock , motor redone runs smooth , shifts smooth . Some restoring started.
Calls only , Leave message 54one eight91-4four16”
I’m unsure how much value is here.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/olympia-willys-jeep/7771446706.html
“Jeep is in need of a restoration. Engine is not running. Vehicle has been stored inside for the last 60 years. Steel top with side and rear doors. Tow bar available but not attached to vehicle. Originally used as a tug to move a DC-3 into its hanger. Later used for forestry work.”
Bill shared this auction or a militarized CJ-2A. The body has some mods/repairs.
https://barnfinds.com/bf-auction-1948-willys-cj-2a/
“A previous owner wished to pay a fitting tribute to his uncle, choosing to convert this 1948 Willys CJ-2A into a military-style vehicle for parades and displays. It served nobly in that role and has done so intermittently since the current owner purchased it in 2016. However, all good things must end. The owner no longer has the time required to devote to this classic which has seen little recent use. Therefore, he has listed the Willys exclusively with us as a Barn Finds Auction.”
There’s some value here. That bed looks to be about 6′ x 9′, which I could potentially repurpose for the bed of the Tour jeep.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/lakewood-willys-jeep-fc170/7767366162.html
“I have a Willy’s jeep FC170 with 6 cylinder hurricane engine 3sp manual high ,low range. Truck ran year ago. This is a project,that I have no time to complete. It has some rust but overall is a solid body. This is a rare rig.”
Blaine shared this trailer built from a Willys truck bed.
https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/zillah-willy-truck-bed-trailer/7770391836.html
“Good condition has title, this truck bed would be perfect for someone looking for the bed, it’s solid”
Includes a nice looking PTO winch. Has an f-head.
https://siskiyou.craigslist.org/cto/d/yreka-1946-willys-jeep-cj2a/7767443097.html
“Runs Great Needs Some Break parts Finished”
There’s a lot going on here. It appears to be an M-38A1 body that sits on a non M-38A1 frame. That may have a CJ-3B hood grafted onto an M-38A1 hood?
https://humboldt.craigslist.org/pts/d/miranda-1952-jeep-willys-army-jeep-m38/7759062443.html
“1952 military willys jeep m38 a1, it’s been modified at one time we think it may have been a movie car by the way its done but its neat. I have good spare engine comes with, original one that’s in it sat to long n needs work but I’m sure its probably fixable too. It’s fresh out of a barn, no rust or rot but it’s def been worked. $1900 obo.”
It’s a roller.
whttps://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1393206984698770
“Modified Jeep selling as a roller minus motor and tranny and a couple little other things”
No description provided. Steve shared this one. It’s got some rust.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/d/stone-ridge-1950-willys-wagon/7770677003.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5200.
(07/01/2024) This will need work. Owner passed away.
https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/idaho-city-cj3b-jeep-willys-1954-ll-body/7767033902.html
“954 JEEP CJ3B LL BODY —-HAS RUN WITHIN THE LAST 4 YEARS, BUT NEEDS A BREAK JOB AND SOME TLC. MOSTLY STOCK AS BEST AS I CAN TELL, HAS CHROME WHEELS WITH DECENT TIRES. ROLL BAR AND LOCKOUT HUBS. I WOULD SAY THE CONDITION IS GOOD CONSIDERING THE AGE COMBINATION WITH THE MECHANICAL WORK. PHOTOS KIND OF TELL THE STORY.
COMES WITH AN OFF ROAD STYLE JACK. MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN. VEHICLE IS STORED UNDER OPEN CAR PORT.
OWNER HAD LOVINGLY REPAIRED AND WORKED TO GET INTO FULL CONSISTENT RUNNING CONDITION, I KNOW I WAS OCCASIONALLY A NON-MECHANICAL HELPER. I PERSONALLY HAVE RIDEN WITH OWNER WHEN WE USED IT FOR HUNTING THE ROUGH BACK ROADS, SO I KNOW SHE HAS DEFINITELY RUN. JUST BEEN SITTING FOR A COUPLE YEARS WAITING FOR THE BREAK JOB TO BE FINISHED.
THERE ARE PARTS THAT COME WITH THE VEHICLE.
Vehicle has clear and clean title in hand.
HOWEVER AND UNFORTUNATELY THE OWNER PASSED FROM CANCER AND HIS WIDOW IS NOT A MECHANIC EITHER. I AM LISTING THIS FOR HER”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,000.
(07/091/2023) This is powered by a rebuilt Ford 2.3L.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/d/nucla-1946-cj2a-jeep/7769448891.html
“tle: Clear
VIN: Original data plate on firewall
Upgraded to 12v electrical system. With fuse box.
LED Brake and turn signals.
Electric windshield wipers.
Electric fuel pump.
Electric radiator cooler fan.
Remote oil filter.
Seat Belts
11” brakes with dual reservoir master cylinder.
Saginaw steering with adjustable steering column.
3-speed T-90 manual transmission with Overdrive paired with Dana axles.
Has around 1,000 miles on tires and re-manufactured 2.3L engine.”
UPDATE II: Here is a color version of the CJ-5 w/hardtop that appears in the brochure below. I found this on Flickr. One commenter there noted that, “Reinforced Plastics Corporation was in operation on Martha’s Vineyard from 1952 to 1959. They made these tops as well as other fiberglass items.”
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UPDATE from October 26, 2017: Here’s another one of these rare brochures for sale. Thanks to Bill Norris and Derek Redmond for the extra pics. This brochure has been for sale on the same eBay pager for four years. It’s on sale at the moment.
This unusual fiberglass hardtop was created by the Reinforced Plastics Corp. I have yet to see one in the wild. Two journal articles (Chemical Week 1957, Volume 81 and National Defense Transportation Journal 1957, Volumes 13-14) both have announcements for the new top, pegging its inception around mid-1957. Unfortunately, Google will only provide snipped views of these University of Michigan scanned journals. The date of these journals suggests the lister of this brochure is probably wrong about the 1955 date for the brochure.
View all the information on eBay
This February 1956 issue shows repair part kits for wheel cylinders. Unless I am confused, certainly nothing extraordinary, it seems the newsletter is suggesting that CJ-2A, CJ-3A, CJ-3B, CJ-5, CJ-6 and DJ-3A all used the same Wheel Cylinder kits, but actually the DJ-3A, unfortunately, is different from all those.
