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It doesn’t run and there is rust.
“Selling my grandpa’s farm truck. 1962 Willys pick-up, it’s been in the barn that it drove into for the past 18-20 years. Does not run now and is rough but it’s all there and has lots of good parts. Rust seems to be just surface rust. Don’t have the time to fix it up and I don’t want to see it rot away. Call Cass if interested 253-377-3051 or email.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/2009295369.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
It needs work and isn’t running.
“1965 Jeep CJ6. Second owner. Arizona title. 4 cylinder hurricane engine-not running. PTO, Myers hard top. great project. many extras. i can deliver in so cal area”
This looks to be in excellent shape (at least from the front).
“Jeep Willis 1951 Standard Transmission. If interested in seeing this vehicle please call:
Seagoville Motors (972)-333-9315.”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/2008367563.html
This appears very restorable.
“1950 Jeep Willys Panel. Very unusual panel truck, most of these Jeeps had side windows. This is a 2 WD with what we believe to be a Chrysler 383 with an automatic transmission. They never completed the engine installation and the engine is locked up. The body is very straight and rust free and would make a great project. We have a title for this vehicle and can arrange shipping anywhere. For questions call Rich 719-338-1053.”
UPDATE: Was $350. **SOLD**
“my toy need to go baby on the way taking bids starting bids $350 call 765 499 4234 it run three yrs ago”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
It’s not all original …
“Standard Shift! Rebuilt 46 motor.All original,except new seats!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2400.
This might be a good price on a little used Jeep.
“We have off road vehicle for sale . Nice jeep ready for the mud. 38 in. mud tires,winch on front, 4 wheel drive. This is a great vehicle. It is my wifes she would rather ride horses. 2400 firm worth more than asking price.”
It’s got the wrong engine, but has been stored indoors and has little rust (according to the seller).
“CJ2A column shift Comes with 2 engines2 extra rims and mics parts .New brakes (lines,shoes,wheel cylinders,) Seals (axel front and rear steering hub seals) new gas tank ,body mounts,fuel lines, cap,rotor,wires,plugs. 75% restored no rust stored indoors”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/2009518011.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
(04/12/2010) I think it will go faster with some wheel. Looks nice though.
“42 willys jeep 231buick v6 sm420 trans dana20 transfer dana 44 rear dana 44 front 4:88 gear ratio posi rr both diffs have been converted to disk brake but need to be finished frt needs axles and hubs rr needs calipers have all info for completion motor and trans have 1100 miles on them rancho 3″lift with rs5000 shocks both have same mileage. Jeep has been rewired with painless wiring kit and single wire 100amp alt stewart warner gauges tilt wheel custom bucket seats3″4 point harness 6 point full rollcage fuel cell soft top with doors custom lightbar with 4 kc lights all switches are marine grade this jeep just needs to be put back together to be a great 4×4”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400
(06/14/210) This has been sliced in half to allow for lengthening. However, it might not be too difficult to slide back together and repair it.
“I have a RARE high hood 1954 Willys CJ3B Jeep body for sale. The body has been cut and stretched to be mounted on a longer chasis. (rat rod or 4×4). The body has not been joined together so that it can be fitted to a frame of any wheelbase. Very solid body all around with very few rust spots. Only serious buyers please”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/17/2010) This is a project. Maytown … where the heck is Maytown? I had to look that one up.
“It is complete, but needs to be put back together. It has a clear title. It has two Chevrolet 4.3 liter V6 motors. One is carbureted, the other is fuel injected. The fuel injected motor runs for sure and is complete with computer and wire harness. The only thing missing is a fuel pump. It has a rebuilt Dana 18 transfer case (needs oil added). It has a rebuilt T90 3 speed transmission (needs oil added). It has new seats. It has new fuel cell. The body has surface rust, but is solid. It has extra fenders, hoods, and grills”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/2010256921.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500
(09/21/2010) I have never heard of a middle seat for a CJ-3A. I did a search, but couldn’t find anything.
“I have for sale a 1951 Willy’s Overland CJ3A Jeep. It is a 4×4 with Hi-Lo range. The motor is a 289 Mustang Special. The jeep has been restored with original paint color inside and out. Mostly all original outside of the motor. It is equipped with:
Ramsey PTO winch
2 v-belt pulleys on the drive shaft (very rare)
Heater
Wipers
Gauges including a tach – all work
Lights and turn signals
Tow bar
Driver and Passenger seats plus the small seat in between (This is very rare)
New exhaust system
New brakes
Tires are “Vogue Custom Built Tyre” and are steel belted radials clean to the rims.
Canopy top was made for a sunshade
A new Kayline Convertible top – never used
This jeep is one of a kind. Like new condition with plenty of power. Contact Charley at 417-926-5846″
http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/2009021975.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(06/11/2010) It looks in good shape, despite the odd paint job.
“I have a jeep willys cj3a. I think it is a 51 but not 100% on that. It runs needs a carb tune up I have to have the choke out a little to run smooth. My daughters and I drive it all around our property we love this thing it will go anywhere. It is all original even has the Willys Overland from Toledo ohio metal plate still on the dash. It also still has the metal plates on the dash that tell you how to shift it. I hate to get rid of it but I have no choice have another baby on the way and need the money. Everything works on it 4 wheel drive high and low. We hop in it and drive it alot and we have alot of fun in it but it has to go. Being all original it would make a great rebuild or just one you can jump in and drive the way it is. would also make a great hunting buggy i used it for that to. I am asking $3700”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/2010196683.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900.
“I have a running 1942 Willy’s Slat Grille Jeep. It has the original tub / body, original frame complete with machine gun mount in rear, and original slat grille also has an original late model MB radiator. Roughly 2500 were made with this particular grille and even less were made with the glovebox. Runs very well feel free to email me if you have any questions or if you want more pictures about the vehicle.”
Next update sunday night.
This appears solid, though that driver’s fender has been bent.
“Classic Willys Jeep Truck , Fire engine red. Garage stored in Westport Mass.”
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/1996132456.html
Not much info …
“I have a 43 Willy’s. Just got a tune up. Runs great. Asking 7,000 or offer. Thanks”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/2008501450.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(05/14/2010) The body appears in great shape.
’42 willys with buick v6, project, has all running gear including transfer case, body in good shape.$1500.no low ballers!!209-772-3517,leave a message and a number and I’ll get back to you”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2007927047.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3850.
This needs some work.
“1963 FC170, origingal straight 6 cyl L226 engine, runs, good running gear, back registration paid, currently non-oped, some spare parts, will need brakes $3850”
The price has dropped $50 and the seller added pics. It is a rare “Tender” (“Tenders” have an unusual truck bed). One again I’ll ask, does anyone know anything about these trucks?
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
“Old flat fender military Jeep for restoration. This is the Ford GPW version with original tags and clear title.”
No pics provided.
“Willys 3b grill stainless $ 1,800
stainless tailgate- $ 1,000
3B STAINLESS WINDSHIELDFRAME $ 2,800
REAR STAINLESS FLARES $ 650
ALSO HAVE ALL HARDWARE
I bought this 30 years ago from a wrecking yard in shelton never used it time to sell
sorry no camera will sell all for $ 5,500 cash”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4950.
(01/31/2010) This flattie includes an F-head conversion without the usually related hood modification.
“As stated this is my Dad’s Jeep that he is wanting to sell and it is nice… Sweet F-Head conversion (no cutting of the hood – this is slick). Saginaw Power Steering (yes power steering). Over Drive, Tilt Wheel, Rancho Lift with New 31″ tires, Rear Locker, Winch, CB, New top and doors, Candy Apple Paint, This is one of the nicest mildly built early Jeeps out there, no junk and no short cuts.”
Gerald recently sold his snow plow. Through a few email exchanges, I learned snow plowing was always an adventure, but not always fun ….
Geralds writes, “Plowing was fun as long as it was just for me. The Jeep did a great job. One of the odder experiences occured when plowing long lanes and roads: the jeep would go silent. After spending some time wondering why this occurred, I finally figured out that so much water was coming into the engine compartment that the belt would just slip and then the motor would go quiet. It seems that most of the noise from a stock Willys comes from the fan, especially in low range it is the steel blade that makes the most noise.
Seems like everyone would call and want me to plow their places out with “that Jeep” I had. It was hairy out on the road with the plow. The weight would come off the back wheels and the jeep wanted to turn around. And the roads would always be bad since that is when the snow came. I ended up putting about 300 pounds of sand bags in the bed. Here is a pic of me plowing one day.
The biggest frustrations I had was that sometimes old ladies (and men) would bitch about how I pushed the snow and ask if I could move it over about 2 feet or so, or complain that I was digging up the grass at the edges of their yard and driveways; all this after almost killing myself getting to their place to make a couple bucks. And I wasn’t the only ones who had a problem with the slick roads, as you can see from the picture I took below …
Also, it would be hard on the old girl; when going to the neighbors or misc old folks who needed a plow, salt on the road became the enemy. It isn’t even the plowing so much as the tons of salt that would find there ways into every nook and cranny on the jeep. Since there was no chance to wash a jeep in freezing temperatures, the salt caused rust to invade the original body on my 3B. So, when I rebuilt her I had to replace the body.
But, like the picture above shows, it was fun some times too. My jeep was a plow jeep its whole life until the restoration in 2006. No more work for it as my driveway is only about 300 feet; So, if I need to plow, I just get out in the snow with my 84 John Deere 318 (or my neighbors bobcat when things get really bad). (See more pics of Gerald’s 3B, before and after the rebuild)”
According to a report by Jim Allen in Offroad Adventures in 2005, there was a BRC-60 on loan to the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. This BRC-60 was donated to the Smithsonian back in 1944. It is the only known survivor of the first 70 BRC-60s (preceded by the BRC and followed by the BRC-40s) built by Bantam.
Anyone know if it is still there?
Here are two images from Jim Allen’s article:
And from a Belgium Jeep site comes this shot of a BRC-60
And I’m not sure where I found this …
