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UPDATE: Still Available
(03/19/2011) I can’t tell if the body is fiberglass or a WWII body.
“I am selling a very nice condition Willys jeep, new paint job, your choice of tires the ones on the picture or the original 16 inch rims, all new wheel cylinders brake job, two gas tanks and good wisconsin title… would consider trade of Harley or partial trade of unrestored old jeep or jeeps…”
http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/2290412264.html
As I mentioned a couple days ago, the FC Round up was this weekend in Arizona. Well, I didn’t have time to make it down there. But, that didn’t stop me from having a FC Round Up of my own.
A reader asked me to check out a Forward Control for sale about 45 minutes north of me. I had some time today, so I drove out to meet with the seller, Daryl, who was awfully nice and very informative.
Well, it turns out Daryl didn’t just have 1 FC, he had 5: 2 FC-170s, an FC-170 DRW, an FC-170 with an expertly extended frame and aftermarket Dually setup, and an FC-150. Daryl had a story about each one and pointed out some things I didn’t know. Daryl and his son developed an interest in them a few years ago, brought them home, and hope to get working on them soon.
The nicest one, which Daryl has for sale, runs and drives, so he took me for a ride. It was the first ride in an FC for me and, hopefully, not the last! We cruised up the road a bit, then cruised back. I had hoped to take a video, but the video on my phone stopped working (turns out it was operator error, but I didn’t figure that out until later).
He said he didn’t mind if I posted a few pictures, so here they are. Thanks for a fun afternoon Daryl!
Here’s a shot of their collection:
Here’s an FC-170 that was used for years by a farmer to feed his cattle. But he had a problem, how could he stand on the back of the FC and toss the hay off the back and drive at the same time? His solution was his custom auto pilot contraption. He would get the Jeep going, attached his ‘auto pilot’ and then climb into the back and throw out hay as he drove along.
This FC-170 DRW has a racheting system to raise and lower the spare tire. I don’t remember ever coming across other FCs with that. Unfortunately, it was hard to get a great shot of this.
Brians spotted this endless Ad. This is precisely why paragraphs were invented:
This is a nice looking flattie.
“1947 Willis Jeep CJ2A. Not your grandfathers Jeep. 327 Chevy V8, headers, dual exhaust, 3 speed with overdrive, lock-out hubs, power steering, tilt wheel, push bar, front mounted winch. Soft top with doors and bikini top. This jeep is street legal. Fun to drive, gets a lot of attention. Looks good and sounds great.”
http://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/2267891400.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
This was for sale last summer at a car lot. I stopped by and checked it out. It must have sold and is now being sold by the new owner. It’s
“1952 M-38 Willy’s Jeep w/ Overdrive. 4-Cylinder F-Head Starts & Runs good. Newer top and brakes. Has some rust. Great 4×4 rig. Comes with Full & Bikini top. Never has failed me. $2500.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
“Fun project”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700
This has seen some mods.
“51 Willys M38. 283 Chevy, headers, intake, four barrel Holly 650, bored .030 over. needs head gasket but still runs. Has dana 44 axles with 34×9.5 super swampers. four wheel drive works good. Body pretty solid. needs some other little things too. lost interest in project. great start for a very capable off road rig. trade for: boat motor trailer, smaller fourwheel drive vehicle, good car, snowmobile, fourwheeler, dirtbike, motorcycle. newer small four stroke boat motor.maybe partial on a 300 win. just about anything considered on trade.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200
Lots of project left with this High Hood.
“I hate to sell my project but taxes took a hit on me this year. I am selling my 1964 CJ3B Vietnam Era Military Jeep. This Jeep was used in the Army during Vietnam as a Govy’. The serial number on the frame and body match perfectly. I was in the process of doing a complete restoration but am unable to finish now and need the money. Please check out my website where I posted updates on my progress – this shows what I have done to it so far.”
This looks like a good price.
“Steel top and doors for a CJ3-A Willys Jeep. Some rust in top of roof. Windows roll up and down. Mirrors included. JEEP IS NOT INCLUDED $300 Jeff: (805)610-5089”
http://slo.craigslist.org/pts/2290155969.html
“We need front seats or seat frames for our 1953 Willy’s CJ3A. Thanks.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2100.
Doesn’t run and has F-head. It appears pretty unmolested.
“MUST SELL! Selling for $2100 or best offer. Not in running condition but makes a great project!
with F head motor. needs carburetor and battery.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2150
There’s plenty of stock jeep here.
“Barn find, project jeep. Very restorable body, nice windshield, engine needs replace or rebuild.
Email for more pics.”
No pics provided. If you like the Aluminum V-8s, here are a bunch of parts.
“3 engines from early 60’s Buick and Olds cars. 1 Buick the other 2 are Oldsmobile. Aluminum block and heads, 215 c.i. V-8. Weigh around 300 lbs ready to run. Perfect for MG rat rod or hot rod project. One of the olds engines was in a Willys jeep truck and will be very easy to get going the other two will take a little more. I have the bell housing, flywheel and clutch for a 4 speed set up and a flexplate for an automatic. CALL Mark @ 303-378-0261 for more info. I am selling this all together, I dont want to split it up. Price lowered to $500 cash for everything.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
(09/17/09) This looks more like a MB body. And, it looks like a pretty good price given the winch, rollcage, and overdrive.
“1948 Jeep CJ2A, $3000.00 or Best Offer, 4-cyl F-Head, 3-speed trans w/OD, 8000 # Warn winch w/ remote, Tube bumpers front & rear, Chevrolet tilt wheel, 31 inch tires.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400.
“I got a 47 willys with an 83 toyota drivetrain. The motor runs good but needs work on throttle cable and frame has some rust spots. The willys is sitting on 38.5 gumbo mudders tires alone are worth 600. I need money for new vehicle blew my motor in my truck thats the only reason for selling my toy.”
There may be some value here.
“1946 CJ2A. Title has been lost, but bill of sale will be provided. The Jeep appears to be complete except for windsheild, tailgate, and air cleaner assy. 2 inward facing rear seats with grab handles. Roll bar. Tow bar is attached, but welds need to be redone. All running gear appears to be stock. Engine will turn over by hand. Have not put a battery in it to check electrical system. Transmission shifter not not seem to change gears, so it will need some attention. Body is in great shape without any major dents and very little rust. I do not believe there is any rust through. This one would make a great restoration project, deer lease, or farm truck. I can get more pictures within a few days upon request. Need cash more than trades, and all reasonable offers will be considered.”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/2288918325.html
The body looks good.
“Good project car for restoration or hot rod. Includes: Front and rear bumpers, front and rear valvance’s, 2 sets of steps, seats and frames, convertible top frame. Nothing else.
I also have some other 1949 Jeepster parts. I have an extra tub, 2 frames, seats and frames, 2 hoods, 1953 Studebaker big block (not running), 350 small block and transmission (runs and is still in 1989 Chev. Conversion Van).
Buy it all for $3000.00, and I’ll throw in the van (no title)”
No reserve auction.
“I believe this is a 1946 Jeep, no title, plates. carburetor and starter. I parked. this car a few years ago. It was running. Present condition unknown. I took carburetors off to get it rebuilt and it was lost. Do not have time to redo it…it is a nice project. SOLD AS IS…WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET…NO RESERVE other Jeep on pictures also for sale, trailer it is a 1946, also for sale , make me an offer”
It’s in good shape, but isn’t quite road worthy.
“1949 Willys CJ2A in good shape ready for the right person who can appreciate a classic. Frame is solid, engine and drivetrain in great shape, body is in good shape, could be road worthy for short money. I’m asking $2,200 and worth every penny! However, I will entertain offers.”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2289453588.html
Here’s another car-on-jeep-frame experiment.
“1960 Ford Falcon on a jeep frame . No title . 1600 OBO 828-550-9660 ask for Brad”
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/2287962646.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(01/29/2010) “1947 Off-road Willy’s jeep, 4 cyl, 3/4 axles, lockers front and rear, low gear transfer case, 36 inch tires, good starter off-road vechicle”
In July of 2010 Brian found a 1945 MB on eWillys which he purchased. After getting it home and getting some repairs done, he decided that it should go to work for him, so he’s been lending it out for people to use for photos or as a display. So, many of you have probably seen pics of jeeps doing just about everything, but have you ever seen it used to sell books? I thought it was a great idea!
Brian writes, “I’ve actually rented the jeep out already to people for photos and display use – it all helps with the costs. I recently rented it to be on display at a Book Launching (Surviving Your Serengeti by Stefan Swanepoel) attended by over 10,000 people. There are also more photos from their book launch and people around my jeep at the Author’s facebook http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=99032510438&aid=332726″
Here are a couple pics:
It’s not completely stock, but runs, drives and appears solid.
“Stock 4 cyl flat head. Needs some work, but runs and drives. $1800.00 OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000
The year on the hood of this jeep appears to read 1941, but the ad is for a 1942 MB. Probably an oversight, but just saying …
“you will not find a better conditioned willys army jeep than this… all original matching numbers 1942 willys jeep.. this vehicle has never been registered or even driven on a road..it has been professionally restored. its has 72 original miles ….yes just 72 as it just sits around in a climate controlled aircraft hangar and is occassionaly driven on the airfield.. it is in mint condition with no dirt of any kind on it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
“Veepster” kit car on a 1600 VW engine. Recently replaced transmission. Runs good. Needs timing adjustment and tuneup. Comes with top, windows, doors, and misc pieces. Asking $5,000 obo. Street legal with current license and tags. Hard to find and nice contrast to Manx style dune buggy.”
