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It looks like the body may have been stretched some (to fit the CJ-7 frame) and the gas-inlet hole covered over.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/beaumont-52-willys/7469207062.html
“52 willys project. Clean title. 87 cj7 frame. 360 engine. In pieces ran when parked.”
The body on this project appears solid. Add in the rebuilt engine and it might be worth a look.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/riverside-1969-jeepster/7468134977.html
“I got a 1969 Jeepster. It is missing the top. Other than that everything is there. I rebuilt the engine 8 months ago but haven’t had a chance to actually drive the car since I have so many so I decided to let this one go. You will have to tow the car if you decide to buy it”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $12,500
(09/12/2020) No obvious rust.
“1948 ( title says 50, don’t know why but is a 48) 4×4 locking hubs high and low 2 and 4 wheel transfer case all work. 3 speed manual transmission fireball v6 engine. Runs great registration current. Hydraulic dump bed. Frame under bed super clean no dents or dings. Interior needs work. Needs wiring, lights not hooked up. Cool classic truck project that you can still cruise around while working on it. I have the step side panels just have them off. Was about to start painting but got another truck so letting this one go. ”
These hubs have seen some serious wear on their faces. Evidence suggests it was Husky that private labeled this hub for Allstate (more on Husky history here).
What is interesting to me is that the back side of this hub looks identical to the backside of the early Husky, Dualmatic, and Free-Lock hub, too. I don’t have enough information to compared the eternals of each of these, but I suspect that some of the Husky and Dualmatic hubs reflect evolutions (or copies) from the early Free-Lock hub.
View all the information on eBay
Bottom of an early Husky hub (with more splines, but same underside design with the lock ring):
This version of the Husky hub, also appears to be identical on the backside (also private labeled with Allstate). See the rebuild of this hub here:
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,500.
Ivan shared this rare jeep. It is a former fire jeep-wagon. It was likely part of a limited production model either from some Willys-licensee in Europe or a third party. It’s priced at 45,000 Plish Zlotych which equates to about $19,500 USD.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4776713392390767
translated from Polish: “unique willys from 1957 1957 WILLYS OVERLAND JEEP CJ 3 willys overland jeep cj 7 seater foldable engine drives original car used for fire station registered for 7 people”
Tom shared this one. It is listed as a 1955 (likely a placeholder year). It lacks a title.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/361545809323242
“Was being built by grandfather title needs to be obtained.grate starter jeep need to run ven an block numbers to get exact info.runs strong little rust.garage kept”
This looks to be a 1956 DJ-3A that has been converted to 4WD. The body looks repaired.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1154291008720245/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment
“Willys was not an option in the listing title. And they made me put mileage in but I really have no idea what the actual mileage is.
This is titled a 1956 CJ2a. I know it’s not a 1956 but probably much earlier. Runs well, it’s pretty clean and very fun. Has a coat of quality paint on it but not a quality paint job haha. I started tracing wires to get the lights and signals to work but ran out of time. If it doesn’t sell in the next few weeks I’ll get back to it and wire it, tune it up and the price will be changed accordingly. Runs and drives right now. $5000 firm.”
John shared this ad. No pics of the actual top.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/337889734968267
“Top for Willys, solid top and doors with roll up windows. it’s apart for transport and storage”
We had a surprise overnight visitor last night. Mitch was driving home from Moab yesterday, but the cold temps and long drive, especially over the Blue mountains, helped decide to camp at our place last night. It was a great surprise! So, no updates on this Sunday morning.
Here’s one of the accidents Mitch saw on his trip north. For those that have driven it, you’ll recognize this spot as the beginning of the downward stretch of the Pendleton grade when leaving the Blue Mountains on I-84.
Grant shared this narration of landing and driving inward into Italy during 1944. It includes a variety of jeeps.
“This black & white film shows the early stages of the Allied forces invasion at Anzio, Italy in 1944. The film lacks credits or other information, but likely dates to 1944. The Battle of Anzio took place from January 22 to June 5, 1944, when Rome was finally captured. The operation was opposed by German forces in the area of Anzio and Nettuno. The landing operation was commanded by U.S. Army Major General John P. Lucas of VI Corps… ”
Blaine shared this jeep/trailer from Marx.
https://boise.craigslist.org/atq/d/boise-vintage-willys-jeep-and-trailor/7470495346.html
“Nice Willy’s Jeep and trailer. Well looked after toy. Trailer is missing it’s tailgate. Everything else is there”
It’s a good-sized model for the price.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/clt/d/redwood-city-us-army-jeep/7464452477.html
“Vintage toy army jeep. 7″ x 4″”
This has a single-lever PTO, but does not appear to be hooked up to anything.
https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/coram-1948-cj-willys-jeep-obo/7470507232.html
“Runs and drives”
This was available at the Portland Swap Meet earlier this month. Unclear if it is still available.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/portland-1942-willys-mb-jeep-tub/7464013429.html
“April 1st, 2nd, 3rd Swap Meet — Space 1081
2060 N. Marine Dr.
Portland, 97217
EXPO Main Building
Price Firm
-1942 MB WILLYS (SCRIPT TUB) MB L-134 ENG
-RUN, DRIVES, STOPS, PTO WINCH
-CJ2A FRAME, FRONT SEAT, GAS TANK
-7 PIECE CANVAS TOP CJ2A STYLE
-MB WILLY’S ENGINE
-FORD (GPW) RUNNING GEAR
-FORD (GPW) FRONT & REAR AXLE & HOUSING
-FIVE 16″ X 4.5″ NON- COMBAT WHEELS
-FIVE 16″, 6 PLY N.D. FIRESTONE TIRES (VERY LOW MILES)
-PTO WINCH, FRONT MTG
-PTO WINCH, REAR MTG (W/ CAPSTONE STYLE DRUM)
-12V CONVERSION
-SOME RESTORATION PARTS INCLUDED (INQURE)
-SOME RESTORATION PARTS (ADDITIONAL COST)
-NEW BRAKES ALL AROUND (2020)
(Selling Separately) Small sample of huge 25+ year private collection, please inquire for additional parts or clarification, Thank You.
–PARTS
-MB, GPW, M38, CJ2A, CJ’5, AMERA CAR
-MB L-134 ENG’S TWO REBUILT ~THRID IN PROCESS, (OFF SITE, INQUIRE)
-M38 L-134 ENG FOR REBUILD, (OFF SITE, INQUIRE)
-SUPERSONIC L-134 ENG FOR REBUILD (AMERACAR) (OFF SITE, INQUIRE)
-*MILLITARY JEEP AUTO-LITE 6V & 12V GENERATORS, STARTERS, REGULATORS
-MB GPW M38, CJ2A ENG PARTS
-KING SEELY L-134 ENG GOVERNOR W/ BRK’S, RODS (VERY NICE)
-CJ2A, 3A AUTO-LITE 6V GENERATORS, STARTERS, VOLTAGE REG (VARIOUS MFG)
-“F” GPW PARTS
-MB GPW PATCH PANELS
-PRE WWII L-134 HEAD
-** MB GPW NOS B/O 6V & 12V STOP, TAIL LIGHTS
-MB B/O FENDER LIGHT (NOS)
-**MB T.O. HEAD LIGHT BUCKETS W/ SWING BRKT’S
-MB CJ, GPW AIR FILTERS (NOS & USED)
-MB CJ2A, M38 NON-COMBAT WHEELS
-CJ2A 15″ WHEELS
-MB, GPW, CJ2A, M38 CLUTCH DISC & PRESSURE PLATES
* (SETS OF 3)
** (SETS OF 2)
–Other Parts
-GLASS BOWL, AC FUEL FILTERS, CARTER & OTHERS
-FORD FE TRUCK & Y BLOCK EXHAUST MAN
-FORD FE EXPANSION TANK
-PTO’S FOR N.P. 435 TRANS TULSA & CHELSA”
This looks in good shape. It’s got a ventilating windshield.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bar/d/clearlake-1956-willys-cj5/7464751211.html
“56 Willys Jeep
Runs Drives and Stops. Comes with Tow bar. and a new top and Soft doors.
Mostly original running gear motor runs great.. 3 speed with high and low transfer case..
Needs New seals in the rear end.
Willing to trade for a 20 foot or less RV Trailer or motor home in Fair to good shape..
Asking around 7.500 OBO”
An updated 1942 jeep will be auctioned Saturday May 14 in Galva, Kansas. I don’t have any good pics of it.
Here is a rare setup, especially for the Western US.
https://yakima.craigslist.org/pts/d/tieton-willys-jeep-ramsey-pto-and-rear/7454691369.html
“Ramsey 2Bx1 Rear Pto gear box set for Willys Jeep CJ2A VEC, MB, GPW Ford, CJ3A, CJ3B, CJ5, CJ6, Scout 800. Very rare.
1. Ramsey 2BX1 rear Pto gear box 6 spline.
1. Mounting plate
1. PT-2 Pto with Ramsey knob.
1. Pto drive shaft with carrier bearing, missing 1 u-joint from a Willys CJ2-A
Willing to ship, at buyer’s expense.
Will fit.
Willys Jeep, Ford GPW, MB, CJ2-A Very early civilian, VEC, EC, CJ3-A, CJ3-B, CJ5, CJ6, M38,38A1,military, civilian and a Scout 800 with a longer shaft.”
Not much info here.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/d/redding-willys-jeep/7465907418.html
“No motor needs work”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $2500.
If you need truck body parts, this might be of interest.
“truck body
truck bed
original axels front and back
2001 dodge rear axel
2 doors
a hood”
Bed is rough, but the rest looks pretty solid.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/littlerock-1947-willys-jeep-truck/7470720665.html
“This is an Eastern WA vehicle and has good bones from a dry environment. Good frame, good everything except the engine. Bought as project that didn’t get started, priorities shift sometimes. Engine needs a rebuild. Bring a trailer.”
During 1961, along with non-animal-related brochures, Willys Motors produced this series of ads using different animals. It appears they were only produced between January and September of 1961.
January 1961: Dog
February 1961: Busy Bee
March 1961: Horse
April 1961: Lion
I finally found an original of this brochure on eBay, so here it is. It’s another of the “animal series” of brochures that was published in 1961. This is Form DM61-07.
This is the front page.
This form is opened vertically to reveal this page:
The brochure is opened horizontally to reveal this page:
This is the back when unopened:
Tom spotted this one. The M-38 body looks in great shape. It’s sitting atop a CJ-5 chassis.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/990687151556807
“1966 CJ5 with a 1953 Willys body, 3 speed, Buick 225 V6, No rust. Selling for my Dad,”
Bill shared this CJ-2A for sale.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-1947-willys-cj2a/7463137213.html
“1947 CJ2A affectionately named Rosie – runs, drives, shifts through everything (transfer case too), stops. All lights and signals work.
Still has original flathead motor, transmission and transfer case – getting harder and harder to find like this these days.
12v, alternator conversion. Newer alternator, brand new battery.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This is as nice of a Spen trailer as I’ve seen.
“Jeep Willy’s Spen Trailer. This is the trailer you would have gotten from a Jeep dealer as they did not sell Bantam trailers. It is in good shape, has some surface rust on the top side and could probably use a repaint or would be fine as is. Tires are new. Asking $2500 or best offer, comes with title”
