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1948 CJ-2A Dolores, CO $5000

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This has a set of hard-to-find 4-Wheel-Parts-branded Dualmatic hubs.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/hesperus-jeep-1948-cj2a/7439629476.html

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“1948 Jeep willys CJ2A , good to restore ,have 800 new parts to get running,new key switch w/ keys,water pump, wires ,spark plugs ,distributer cap, points,rotor condenser, radiator hoses ,oil filter, carberator kit ,complete engine gasket kit , oil pressure line hoses etc,,,with receipts ,350 in original 1948 shop repair manuels including carter carburater. Exhaust manifold and all parts not seen are in storage out of weather and jeep is tarped. It has jeep tailgate,original gas tank not rusted, all original gages ,original drive train , was running when parked turns free and has compression, I was in progress of cleaning and installing parts to get running , I have no time to finish ,ready for you ,no trades, no texting,I will not reply ,please call me if your serious buyer .$5000 firm”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Gold Canyon, AZ $15,000

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Lots of updates to this CJ-2A.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/gold-canyon-46-willys-cj2a-jeep/7445342643.html

“46 Willys CJ2A. HP Buick v6 (less than 500 miles) w/ TH350 Auto & model 18 transfer case. PS, PB, rear Dana 44 w/locker 5.38:1 gears & 11 in drum brakes, Front Dana27 w/ HD spicer shafts, locking hubs and disc brakes. Full cage. Steel diamond plate welded tub w/ powder coat paint. Many spare parts included. Great trail jeep.”

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1953 M-38A1 Bozeman, MT $7500

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Could be a good price.

https://bozeman.craigslist.org/cto/d/bozeman-1953-willys-m38-a1-jeep/7443151589.html

“1953 willys m38 A1 jeep. The jeep has no rust it runs and drives. Has a clean title $7500 obo”

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1946 CJ-2A Newport Beach, CA $12,900

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UPDATE: This was previously listed in Newport Beach in late 2021 for $20k. It’s now listed at Lake Arrowhead for less. (pics from previous post, as the jeep looks the same). 

(11/11/2021) The small-windowed Koenig hardtop looks to be from the late 1940s.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/lake-arrowhead-1946-jeep-willys-cj2-4×4/7446344891.html

“Rare 1946 CJ-2A Willys Jeep Includes trailer 4 cyl Ford engine w/360 miles 3 speed 4WD Grandfather bought it new in 1946! Restored and stored indoors Straight clean body Fun to drive!!”

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Bestop? Spare Tire Carrier Athmar Park, CO $50

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It’s been covered with bed liner, but it looks to be a Bestop carrier (see different styles here).

https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/d/denver-cj-spare-tire-carrier/7419814419.html

“Jeep Spare Tire Carrier
Bolts to back of the body
Someone painted it with Bed Liner
Off my 1973 CJ-5. Same width as the CJ-7.”

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Tranny/TC/PTO Combo Wheat Ridge, CO Make Offer

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Seller is looking for a best offer for this unusual combo.

https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/d/arvada-borg-warner-10-and-18-pto/7439082362.html

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“Have a Aluminum T-10 that came with a Willy’s I bought a few months ago. Has the adapter for the T-18 T-case. Also has a old P.T.O.
T-case is missing some parts for the P.T.O.
Trans looks ok inside, Have the side cover removed.
Also Cast Bell for Chevy sb/bb.
Looking for offer on all or part.”

 
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CJ-3B Tub Peoria, AZ $125

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Maybe someone can save this?

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/d/glendale-willys-cj3b-tub/7447628500.html

“I have a Willys Jeep CJ3B tub. It is a little rough but usable. Has some rust and a few dents. No title or vin. Comes as you see it in the pictures.”

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Farm Aide Lift Included in a 1947 Willys Ad?

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UPDATE: Several instances of newspapers carrying the ad have been found across the US. They include, Page 5 of the Atlanta Constitution’s American Weekly Magazine Page 3 (thanks John), The San francisco Examiner Sun’s American Weekly Magazine Page 3, and The Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph’s American Weekly Magazine Page 3. So, it was the American Weekly Magazine that printed the ad. Thanks for everyone’s help!

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Barry is investigating how a Farm Aide Lift (or what appears to be one) ended up on page 3 in an April 6, 1947, Willys-Overland ad for the Universal Jeep. The biggest question is [ed note: now answered], in what magazine did the ad appear? My guess was that it is some kind of newspaper-related Sunday periodical (such as Parade or The Week). It might have even been a western-US only periodical or ad.

Well, I was right about the Sunday periodical, it was the American Weekly Magazine Page 3, but I was wrong about the regional aspect; it’s clear it was nationwide.

You can Barry’s full post about the topic here: https://www.farmjeep.com/2022/02/16/april-1947-mystery-ad-is-that-a-non-jeep-approved-lift/

Here is a closeup of part of the ad (compare it with the  Farm Aide Lift).

This whole ad appeared in the Atlanta Consititution:

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Here is the cover of the magazine:

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Budget Builds Saves a 1952 Truck

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Bill shared this Autorevolution article. I’ve included the video of the rebuild as well.

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/1952-willys-jeep-truck-was-left-to-rot-under-a-tarp-takes-first-drive-in-31-years-181402.html#

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2 M-38s Chico, CA $6500

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Seller wants to sell these as a package.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/348573583804662/

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“I have two M38 Military M38 that are 1950-1952, theres no way to tell a specific year that I’ve been able to figure out. Neither of them run, the green one is together but has a hole in the oil pan. Its a very solid vehicle. The other has been torn down and all the parts I’ve got are sitting on a pallet. Since these were never intended to be registered for road use they were not given a vin number when new. Most people used the engine number as a serial/vin but neither of these have been previously registered.

The green one has recently been issued a vin number by the CHP and I have the paperwork needed to register. The year on the paperwork is not correct, I believe they marked it down as a 1946. I really want these to go to someone that will fully restore one or both. Located here in Chico, I accept cash ONLY. I am able to deliver these if needed but we will need to discuss the details of that in person. BOTH GO TOGETHER AS A PAIR, NO PARTS WILL BE SOLD OFF OF THEM.”

 
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Year? M-38 Yakima, WA $6000

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Seller has this listed as a 1955 CJ-3A, but it looks more like an M-38 that may have been titled in 1955.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/672743147229462

“55 jeep CJ3A strong running 289 motor POWER Steering DUAL EXHAUST (WARN WENCH) like new tires aftermarket wheels new Ignition switch nice seats NEW MIRRORS NEW FUEL TANK NEW LED LIGHTS ON REAR New windshield wiper Motors Also have hard top possible trade?? (New classic plates )(clear title)YAKIMA AREA Trade for yj jeep”

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1959 M-38A1 Olivehurst, CA $5000

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Listed as a CJ-5, it seems more like an M-38A1.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/375956620567144

“1959 Willys CJ5. 4×4 350 Chevrolet small block. Automatic. Runs, drives, tagged. Has some extras. Actual mileage unknown. Trade for a sport side by side. Must have title. $5000 obo. Low ballers get blocked. If it’s still listed I still have it. I do not reply to auto messages. ”

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1948 CJ-2A Orovada, NV $8000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/893245331342666

“A 1948 cj2a Jeep with a 283 out of a corvette engine”

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1946? CJ-2A Shingle Springs, CA $4500

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This has a variety of updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/497436771735518

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“The term barn find gets used a lot but this is actually a barn find. I pulled it out of a barn in Wilton. It’s been sitting in there since 1985 when the guy that built it died of a heart attack. He built it in the early 80s to be the fastest jeep at Pismo. I bought it from his widow. It has a Corvette 327 and Muncie four-speed out of a 67 Corvette that his buddy wrecked. Dana 18 transfer case and warn overdrive. I believe the axles are original. The Vin verification has been done and I have a new non opped pink slip in hand. The body is mostly straight with a few small dents and dings. No Bondo that I’m aware of and no rust holes. It does not run but the motor will turn over. It has been sitting for 35+ years so everything will need to be gone through before it can be driven. I love this thing and I don’t really want to sell it but I have too many projects that need my attention”

 
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1952 CJ-3A Boise, ID $800

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Looks like a fair price.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/524182618948377

“1952 cj3a willys jeep. No title, parts jeep No motor”

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1947 CJ-2A Colfax, WA $4500

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This may have a CJ-3B f-head.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1109832729854718

“I’ve got a 1947 willys cj2 with a cj3 motor runs great its a project but definitely has good bones has a little bit of rust but nothing major has a pto winch”

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1952 CJ-3A Auburn, WA $15,250

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(12/10/2022) This flattie has a variety of updates, including a replacement tub.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/144598181176248

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“1952 Willys CJ3A Jeep 78 Iron Duke 4 cylinder 2.5 liter (90 HP, versus 60 HP from stock L-head; used in 80-84 CJs from factory) T14 3 speed, D18 2 handle transfer case, Warn overdrive (gear splitter) Dana 25/44 538 ratio.

Will do/maintain 60, but not really a freeway vehicle (ideal speed range 35 to 55-loves long rural roads). In the 9 years I’ve had this, only used 4×4 for snow. no off roading/mudding. 11 inch drum brakes. Saginaw manual steering. 31×10.5×15 tires (80% tread) Hood, grill, fenders & tailgate are original.

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Year? M-38? Jamestown, CA $2000

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This has an M-38 body, but I’m less sure about the chassis.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/324857886254015/

“As is parts or restore , no paperwork. Message me. Serious buyers only…. You haul – bring trailer or tow away.”

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1947 CJ-2A Carlesbad, CA $1500

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This may have some Watson hubs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/346341867400923

“Comes with 2 working engines: Straight 6 cylinder 5 speed V6 chevy engine”

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Year? CJ-3B Auburn, CA $2000 obo

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(12/08/2021) Not sure how much value is here. Seller thinks this might be a 1953.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3189704194633536

“No Title! I believe it’s a 53 cj3b high hood no paperwork. New tires and powder coated original rims and seats are redone. No motor and a bunch of random original parts to go with it. 2k obo”

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1952 M-38 Jurupa Valley, CA $7500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/176733491227149

“Crawler, 4wheel drive, 4 speed transmission, big tires, full roll cage, small block Chevy engine with a modified cam bored and stroked, runs great. Has a tow bar but it is licensed for the road. It’s a Willy’s jeep with a CJ3A windshield”

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Busy Week

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Sorry for the lack of updates this week. Ann’s still recovering from gallbladder surgery, but she’s been well enough to keep an eye on the dogs during the day. So, I’ve been busy this week rebuilding the small shop (in back of the big shop … roughly 25′ x 20′). It was a dark, dingy room with one fluorescent light that didn’t work.

Since we have plans to redo this area of the shop (a year or two away), I didn’t want to invest too much into the room. So,after pulling down all the old shelving, I washed the walls, rather than paint them. Then, I replaced the dying fluorescent light with a series of LED shop lights. It’s not all that elegant, but it’s nice and bright in there. I also bought some hangers so I can put my extra wood onto the wall. Finally, I built a long, narrow, sturdy shop bench out of recycled wood and screws, where I can store more wood pieces and other materials. I still need to add a pegboard and build a vacuum setup for the wood dust.

Here’s a brief look at the small shop. My one before-photo isn’t all that good, but, as you can see, the room was dark (and that was with the light on)!.

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There are the after pics, though there is more work, cleaning, and organizing to do still.

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Coach Jeeps Article at Hemmings

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Bill spotted an article at Hemmings about coach-built jeeps. Some of the Duriez ads were posted on eWillys back in 2014.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2022/02/14/jeep-coachbuilding-french-leftover-world-war-ii

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1946 CJ-2A Cocoa, FL $20,000

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Mark posted this at sellajeep.com. Its has a variety of updates. If I understand correctly, the windshield has been rebuilt (which looks well done).

http://www.sellajeep.com/mjs/sale22/ad026/ad026.html
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“I have owned this Jeep for forty years. I restored and rebuilt it to its present condition in 2017. It is original except for the 4-cylinder Chevy engine from 1977. It is in excellent condition running and otherwise. I rebuilt the transmission, transfer case, clutch, release bearing, pressure plate, steering system, etc. All four brake cylinders are new as well as the master brake cylinder. All of the brake lines are new, both metal and rubber. The restored body is original. I repaired the floor boards and replaced the bed. All of the support channels under the floor are new. The storage compartment under the passenger seat has a new steel floor. I fabricated a new windshield from 4130 steel aircraft tubing. The windshield frame is aluminum with new glass. It has a clean title. I drive it frequently on the highway. It could use a new radiator. The original one in the Jeep has a small leak near the top. It does not cause a problem even here in Florida except for the puddle it leaves on the garage floor. This a Willys that you can use daily on modern roads and run hard off road and it will still be good in another 75 years. It is original from the flywheel back having a jeep clutch plate and pressure plate so if someone wants to go back to the original type engine it is a simple bolt in place swap.”

 
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Marx Willys Truck Tailgate Specs

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I put this series of tailgate photos together for Don, but perhaps others can use these measurements? If I had more time, I put together a drawing with them, but, for now, this is the best I have:

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