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UPDATE: Still available
(04/15/2010) There’s been some body work done on that.
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1948 willys jeep runs perfect on new engine(original 4 cylinder) needs a brake master cylinder but everything else is in running condition 832-646-0408″
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1951803449.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800
(07/21/2010) This looks solid.
“willys with pto winch works good later model motor with ovehead valves motor runs nv.title call cell#”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500
(03/06/2010) Is the radiator in a ’59 supposed to be mounted at an angle? It looks like a fine truck.
“1959 Willys Flatbed, Chevy V-8 powered with Chevy 4-speed truck transmission. Strong running truck. 4X4, tow bar, winch, good tires. $3,500.00 OBO. Call Bob at (360) 837-3310.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1952474586.html
This is a good looking Jeepster.
“Model VJ Phaeton Convertible with original “go devil” 4 cylinder engine and 3 on the tree transmission with factory optional overdrive. All mechanicals have been rebuilt/restored with just over 400 miles driven since. It is a very smooth running and driving car. This is a 1949 model with production figures of only 5,845 built that year, and only 19,132 built over the 3 years of production. This one sports a yellow paint job with yellow and black interior. The top is in excellent condition as are all the side windows. Contact Bruce at 806-265-seventy one twenty one for more information.”
http://amarillo.craigslist.org/cto/1952112286.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
(07/13/2010) It’s got a big hole in the rear, but still runs. It also looks to have a winch on the front?
“1951 M-38, Body is in very poor shape, but the engine runs great. NEW starter. have NEW oil filter. Tuned up recently. E-mail questions.”
This truly deserves a longer story, but the coffee shop will close soon and I need to eat & to get back on the road to Boise. A Big THANKS to Josh for alerting me to this opportunity!
Yes, tonight I bought 3 Austin Champs. It turns out one of them is a Royal Marines RN Champ. There are only 3 of these know in existence (it’s the gray one). You can see some big pics here.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
“Stock 1967 CJ-6, stock 134 motor and driveline. Ran when I parked it (5 yrs ago) but now has no compression in 2 cyl…maybe valves hung up? Didn’t try much to start it yet? Body is heavily rusted…hood, windshield good. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900
This appears to have a mb windshield.
“1949 Jeep Willys, 33” tires. Runs great and in good condition. Brand new seats! 404-312-9640 ask for Larry.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
This might be rough.
“1942 Willeys Jeep. Great restoration project. Had intended to make a rock crawler out of it, but life does not make time.”
You can probably get this for less. It appears very stock.
“Resto project with oem flathead. Steve 209 892-8696”
http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/1948633796.html
This doesn’t look all that rough, though the tranny and tc are out.
“All original, rough condition. Motor turns over but doesn’t start. Transmission pulled. Dad drove and parked in barn 15 years ago. Have title but hasn’t been registered since then. Please call 563-213-0059.”
http://dubuque.craigslist.org/cto/1948950649.html
UPDATE: Still Available
“Old willys painted OD green to look like an Army Jeep. Original Flathead 4 cyl engine no title. $1700. Also have a military M38a1 with a title, plow and spare chassis for $2500. Ive run the engine but the brakes need attention. Its been sitting for awhile. $2500. Call 301-529-3340”
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/1948808451.html
This might make a good restoration project if the seller’s description is accurate.
“Need something to keep you busy this winter? This vehicle needs to be restored. I purchased it completely apart and have no time for the restoration process. The body tub is in excellent shape, frame is perfect, and all parts are with it. All data plates are origanal and still on mounting plate. It is a great project for anyone with restoration experience, and time for the project.”
http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/1948169286.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900.
The windshield arms are oddly bent. The body looks solid. The Jeep is not complete.
Used as a presentation piece. No Engine or Drive Lines. Has Transmission, Transfer Case and New Tires. New Paint in 2005. Vehicle kept inside”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5750.
This looks good for the price, though it isn’t original.
“49 Willys jeepster, original body etc….327 chevy engine, front end is a 4wd unit not connected to transfer case. In current registration. Asking $5750.00.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
This looks like a good price. It includes a good looking top and a PTO Winch.
“1960 Willys Jeep CJ5 in good running condition – old school build up; Buick 225 V6 with low torque Offenhauser Dual Port 360 intake manifold; 12 volt system; Warner T-98 4 speed transmission, 6.40:1 first gear, similar to a T-18; Husky 2 speed overdrive; Spicer model 18 twin stick transfer case; PTO attachment; Koenig PTO winch, (not hooked up but drive shaft included); Folding two piece front windshield with tilting glass; Rare original front bench seat; Original rear seat; Kayline soft top; Body very solid with very little rust, storage box is solid; Frame repaired at rear right side spring mount welded and plated;”
It’s solid enough to go down a hill. Can’t tell much more from the pic.
“1946 Willys CJ2A. Engine was rebuilt. Runs great. Flat 4 “go devil” engine. Partially restored. This would make a great project. Selling cause I don’t have the room for it anymore. Feel free to email me with any questions or if you would like to see more pictures. Thanks.”
http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/cto/1950133145.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500. Could this have been a Coast Guard jeep?
“1943 Willys – Currently registered and street legal in CA. Smog exempt. 4.3 liter V6 Chevy engine. TH 350 Transmission. Triple Toyota transfer cases (4.7 front, 3.8 middle & 2.8 rear). Dana 44 in the front, open, chrome molly axle shafts, ctm u-joints. Dana 60 in the rear with spool, 410 front & rear. Hummer H1 12 bolt bead locks on Good Year military radial tires. Crawls like you’ve never seen before. A MUST see/drive in person vehicle. Willing to talk about a trade. Let me know what you have to offer. Serious buyers only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900
This looks solid.
“1950 willy jeep in Excellant condition. 4-cylinder Chevy Iron Duke Motor. 4×4. No rust. New tires. Runs and drives really good.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
(07/22/2010) There’s a bit of a hole in the hood, but otherwise looks pretty good.
“1946 Willy’s CJ2A $5,000.00. **F-head 4 cylinder motor (not the original flat head) **Solid Rhino Lined floors, **1″ body lift, **New 29″ military tires, **New gas tank. This Jeep runs well and can be driven as is. It needs some work to be completely reliable or can be restored. The frame is solid and the floors are new. The body is usable, but showing its age. Some of the wiring is new, the starter is rebuilt, as well as the head. It has a new carburetor, new spark plugs, coil, cap, rotor, and a new battery.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,995
(05/08/2010) “This Jeep went through a total body-off, fully documented professional restoration in Pennsylvania 3-years ago at a cost of over $50,000. Painted in the rare factory correct Normandy Blue makes this CJ stand out. It has been driven only 300 miles since restoration in parades and shows. An ideal addition to any collection or ready for regular use. Everything works as new. Call for more details and photos”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700
(07/16/2009) Given the body is new there is some real value here.
“1948 Willys Flat Fender CJ2A. Small block Chevy V-8 with Edelbrock manifold, Holley 4bbl and HEI. SM465 4 speed, AA adapter, Dana 18 T-case, Saginaw power steering, On plated and reinforced original frame and axles with a spring over. Brand new body tub, front fenders, tailgate. The new body kit was $3,000.00 alone. Willys scripted hood. Good used Windshield. Includes collector lisc plate and a couple boxes of spare parts including some military black-out lights and some extra beige paint. Supposedly most of the frame work was done by TC’s off road in Kent a few years back. Not my project, bought it for the new body, but decided to go 3B High Hood instead.”
Just a few updates tonight. We’ll return to more updates tomorrow (Sunday) evening …
I have received a variety of useful tidbits that Sam has been sharing with me, though either Sam or his employee Lee deserve credit. Lee worked for many, many years in military motor pools (as did some of his family members) and now works with Sam to have some fun.
On to the tip …. One day Sam purchased and trucked a flattie to his shop with an engine that sounded problematic. In fact, he got a great deal on the jeep because both Sam and the Seller though the engine had a problem.
Now Sam, who is no stranger to engines of all types, suspected something inside the engine, but as soon as Lee heard the sound, he said it was the harmonic balancer. Sam looked at Lee and said, “really?”
Lee probably responded with something like, “you young whipper snappers don’t know anything!” (Note that Sam and Lee are about the same age). So, Sam proceeded to swap out the balancer with another one they had and, sure enough, within short order Sam had a perfect running flathead.
Lee told Sam that the harmonic balancers can go bad on a Willys flathead engine. So, before you have that flathead rebuilt because it is making a noise, check out the harmonic balancer.
