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Here’s an unusual color photo of soldiers posing in a Willys MA from Life Magazine. I couldn’t find the original source of this on the Life Magazine site (I stumbled upon it through Google).
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
This is pretty banged up, but does have a warn OD. Of course there’s no way to test it, so I wouldn’t assume it’s worth $500 or more.
“willys jeep for sale no tittle parts only 800 obo; roll bar; 3 speed with a warn overdrive/ warns are not made anymore on ebay go for 750-1000; ford 289 needs to be gone though; aluminum hard top with doors; two steering coulmns; front tow hitch; will have to be towed or trailered;”
Let’s see … we have an 1947 “authentic WWII” style M-38. Someone’s confused. That said, it looks pretty good.
“1947 Willy’s Jeep for sale. Authentic WWII style with original interior, canvas cover, tools, etc. Great for any collector, hunter or camper. New wiring and semi rebuilt engine. Only 4,022 miles. Great 1940’s nostalgia feel. Needs minor mechanical work if you are wanting as an everyday vehicle. Please call if interested. 873-1477, leave message if no answer.”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/1941163594.html
The back of the driver’s side does look rough, but I’ve seen worse …
“1942 Jeep V-8 conversion, runs good, rough body but a good 4 x 4. Rear seat. $2500.00 623-332-4353”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/1942890224.html
This has no motor.
“1942 Willys Jeep for sale–asking $800. No motor, but does have transfer case and transmission. See pics. Call 731-627-3895 for serious inquiries only.”
http://jacksontn.craigslist.org/cto/1942162698.html
This was totally rebuilt at some point, but it’s got at least on dent on the rear corner.
“You are viewing a 1953 CJ3B Willys Jeep. I bought. It about 20 + years ago and totally rebuilt it down. To the frame sitting on shop floor. I spent many hours searching for good body parts, to replace the worn out ones. The Jeep is totally rust free, and not even any weak spots. surface rust is from brush on the deer lease. All parts for brakes, new carburetor, other new parts also included. Needs new tires, glass for windshield and some other parts if you want to bring it up to street legal. Runs, I drove it about 6 months ago, 20 + years ago, I put about $4,000 rebuilding it. Always covered with tarp at lease, brought home after season and garage kept Call 281 798 7688”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1942224605.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“For sale is a 1949 Willys Jeep pickup. All original, orange in color, 4 cyl. 134 engine, 588 front/rear ends, 3-speed T90. Good MO title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500
(08/11/2010) I think this could climb a canyon wall …
“CJ 3A flat fender Jeep. Turn-key mountain rig, ready to wheel. Fuel-injected 4.3 Chevy engine, 700R4 4-speed auto trans, D300 T-case w/ twin stick kit, D44 front end w/ ARB and 5.38 gears, D44 rear end w/ ARB, 4-wheel disc brakes, Saginaw PWR steering, on-board air compressor, six-point frame mounted cage, Corbeau seats, Custom gas tank with in-tank fuel pump, custom ½ cab soft top, Warn 8274 8000lb winch with dash-mounted controls, 37”Goodyear MTR tires on bead-lock wheels, rear mounted storage/tool box, custom ¼” trans/T-case skid plate $14,000.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was last priced at $3500
“I have for sale a 1951 Willys CJ-3A. It runs and drives good, including four wheel drive. I have replaced the master cylinder and the wheel cylinders. New front and rear seals, added all new gauges, except the speedo, also a new tailpipe, muffler, gas tank, front bumper, and new tires and rims. This is a nice jeep, its not perfect but, it easily could be.”
Update: **SOLD** Was $3200
(09/01/08) This has been for sale for a year plus.
“225 buick v6, 4wheel power disc, 5:38 gears, locked front/rear, spring over, 35″goodyear mtr’s, warn overdrive, power steering, tilt wheel, custom gas tank under rear, new sides, floors, wheel tubs. little to make it go again, ran great when i started the rebuild on body..3 years ago. garaged for last 10 years. just needs some finishing. new heat tech heater (28k btu). firm price, lots done and trail proven!! type “dutch” in subject like or i will mark as spam!
UPDATE 2: See a pic of a tipped jeep from Tom’s Dad’s Time in WWII.
UPDATE: Grant mentioned that Vernco demonstrates how to tip a jeep on its side. See a pic below and some steps. Learn more at Vernco.com.
Tip it on its side! Alex spotted this post from the Miljeep website. Unfortunately, my french is a little rusty … ok, really really rusty. I’ve posted two pics here. You can see the other two at the Miljeep website.
I tried searching for additional jeeps on their side, and though I couldn’t find any more, I found some other cool pics that I’ll feature over the next couple of days.
From Vernco’s Site, 9 prep steps for tilting your rig:
1. Drain the fuel tank and run the engine until the carb is dry.
2. Drain the engine oil, transmission and transfer case lube. (He didn’t drain the radiator, but notes he probably should have. It didn’t leak but caused a problem when he had to remove it later.)
3. Remove or drain the oil bath air cleaner.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the passenger seat since it can pivot free.
6.Remove or restrain anything else that could come free.
7.Inflate the “downhill” tires to max pressure since they must support the vehicle weight on an angle while the tip is in progress.
8. Fit some 2×4′s between the engine block and “downhill” frame rail so the engine mounts wouldn’t shift.
9. Chain the engine to the frame so the mounts wouldn’t let loose.
UPDATE: Derek’s got much more information on the CJ-3B site.
This image was on Vulcanhammer.net, but no longer seems to be there. In it, you can see Raymond Concrete Pile Company’s Gow Division’s SPT rig using a PTO to bore a hole for soil research. This is actually an advertisement for the Jeep.
The caption with the image is, “The Jeep helps cut our costs by getting more done”.
And the text below the image is:
In building anything big, the first step is soil sampling. Gow Division of the Raymond Concrete Pile Company. 57-year-old construction company with projects around the world, keeps its 28 ‘Jeeps’ going eight hours a day in its work of investigating soil conditions to furnish information to architects and designers so they can determine the best type of foundations for construction projects of all kinds. Here is one of Raymond’s “Jeeps” with power take-off being used to operate an exploratory boring outfit.
The manager of Raymond’s Gow Boring division says: “We were the first to use the “Jeep” in soil testing work, and we have been using more and more “Jeeps” ever since. The “Jeep” helps cut our costs by getting more done. It can maneuver over rough ground in the country and get into tight spots between buildings in the city. It furnishes the pwoer for operationg our rigs and carries our equipment quickly from job to job so that we’re always ready to go.”
Here’s an example of a post hole digger. So, maybe they ‘dig’ with some kind of custom corer and then use the PTO to lift it (which is what they appear to be doing in the photo above)?
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“Jeep Capstan Winch Assy (Linkbelt)in good operating condition. (Came on 1946 CJ2A I just purchased that I have no use for) Missing the rope roller assy and the original handle assy. (Both available from CapstanWinch.com). Operating handle is relocated horizontally, below winch mounting platform on lower right-hand side. (see attached picture.)”
Mike writes that he is looking for a “good cj-2a exhaust manifold with no cracks or missing mounts and also need a good fuel pump for a 1948 cj-2a trencher.
Mike is in Southern Illinois. Email him at mikester51@comcast.net
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1050.
This looks to be solid. It might be a good price.
“I have lots of new parts. This jeep is in very good condition for a 1946. The title is clear and the registration is current. Needs engine finished and to be assembled ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This looks like a good restoration project.
“1958 WILLYS JEEP IN GREAT CONDITION. 31,177 ORIGINAL MILES. ALSO HAS A 2500# RAMSEY PTO WINCH. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800
“engin- superhurricane 6 L226 cu in; powertake-off winch; refurbished original AM radio; all parts- doors, hood, tail gate, front grill;”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Looks solid. Some good shots of the underside on ebay.
“1953 Willys CJ3B. New fuel pump and fuel tank, rebuilt carburetor. New alternator and converted to 12 volt. New upholstery. Seat belts. Original heater. Warn hubs. Aftermarket turn signal switch on column. Speedometer needle broken, but speedometer still works. Spare tire and mount included, but not attached. Storage box in rear. The body is in good condition, with some minor rust spots. Custom rear bumper includes two jerry can carriers. It’s been in storage for several years, but still starts and runs good.”
This looks like it would make a great restoration project.
“Here is great deal on a classic Jeep. I hate to sell it, It was a project for my son and I but I just got laid off and need to sell it. The Jeep runs great. New coil, fuel pump, spark plugs, clutch, brakes. Muffler, overhauled engine and the clutch was put in 2 years ago and about 500 miles since then. Only used it to get icecream with the kids. Planned complete restoration but other things have happened. Been converted to 12 volt. Its great driver now. The odometer says 4500 but its alot more!. Tons of extra parts!. Look at the pictures and see. Extra clutch that was sent to me by accident, new electrical harness, fuel tank, starter, gasket set, Front seat cushions, engine parts, manuals, parts catalogs electric wipes, new carb, a almost new set of tires. Military tires on their now which are in great condition. The top is in good condition, Not installed. The frame is in EXCELLENT condition. Very solid. Body is solid too with minor surface rust. Needs a few things. The foot starter button needs a new mounting flange but is still woking. Turn signals and gas gauge not working. Starting the Auction off at $2500.00 If you buy it now at $5,500.00 I’ll throw in a 36″ Sheet metal shear, 24″ Diacro hand break, A diacro turret punch and the hypotherm plasma cutter. All that you can see in the other Auction Im putting up in a few hours. Everything you need to do a complete frame up restoration. Must be picked up.
****** I got several questions regarding if there is “rot” and about rust. I was a metal fabricator for 14 years and a certified license aircraft mechanic. There is slight surface rust not metal rot. The back seat is faded and starting to rot but the metal pans are solid. I included 2 new pictures of the dash and floor.”
This looks like a nicely updated wagon.
“1947 Willys Station Wagon , 1963 413 Chrysler .030 over, Auto, 4″ Chopped Top, All new Currie rear end, 31 spline axles, power steering, Chrysler sub frame, Torsion bar Suspension. 317-701-7773.”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1941179484.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
There’s a variety of good parts.
“got a pair of 1961 willys pickups for sale one has rebuilt engine with less then 20 thousand on it. the body is in rough shape. other one needs rebuild but body in much better shape. take as package deal make one outta two. extra body parts come with. 2 hoods and grills doors ect. must see.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900
(07/15/2010) This looks solid. I wonder if that really is a BW OD or a Warn OD.
“Original M38. New seats(front buckets and rear military style quick removable “clam shell style bench), tires, brakes. Runs great! starts right up and goes anywhere. Borg-warner O/D so it’ll cruise 60mph if you dare. It’s not a perfect museum piece yet, but high KBB is $17.5k for one like that.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
(08/21/2010) “Here is one of the rarest Jeeps out of my collection, and by far the most original un-restored complete Jeep, a 1959 FC170 with the 9 foot bed option. Original paint, never been repainted. Paint has great patina and shows age of the Jeep. Two owners, complete and fully documented ownership history, including the original dealership bill of sale. I went through this Jeep and made everything work. Original engine needed spark plugs and a tune up and a new generator. I found an original era correct generator. Everything on the Jeep is original, the interior is complete, seat upholstery is original, the running gear is refurbished and works as it should, including the engine, the 3 speed manual, the transfer-case, 4 wheel drive, axles, diffs, all in good running condition. I cleaned and re-sealed the tank and rebuild the sending unit. This Jeep drives real nice, and everything works, the heater, all the electrical, the turn signals, lights. Complete with original headliner, original door panels, original sun visors, and a few rare items like a vinyl cigarette box holder attached to the visor. The stencil “Jeep” and “4 Wheel Drive” insignias on the tailgate are original. The tires are original old stock, most likely the second set, dating early 60’s. A true survivor, this Jeep spent 90% of her life in one family, who owned a RV business in a small town in Washington State. The Jeep was mostly used to plow occasional snow on the RV lot, otherwise the Jeep parked in the dry. The body is completely stock and original, no accidents, no rust with the exception of pitting and surface rust on rear fender flares and surface rust on the bed floor. Because it is so original I never had plans to repaint or frame-off restore this Jeep, I always loved the original condition it is in. I just made everything work properly, with the goal to avoid any modern upgrades or parts replacements that are not era correct. This Jeep drives real nice, it breaks properly, shifts nicely and the engine sounds very healthy. This FC170 is a true survivor. Your chance to own a piece of Jeep history. The Black/Yellow California plates are not original, they are new personalized DMV issue and I painted them to the correct colors. The license plate does read “59FC170″ and is included in this sale. I added the vintage ’59 Texas truck plates for looks, this Jeep was never registered in Texas. Original West Coast Jeep all her life! The rare Texas plates are also part of the sale. The snow plow mechanism works, but I do not have the plow blade. This Jeep, like all my other Jeeps listed for sale on Ebay, has valid and current California Registration, new tags good through 2011. The title is clear and in my name. I have collected Jeeps for many years, and I am selling a number of rare Jeeps out of my collection.”
UPDATE: Was $18,999. **SOLD**
(08/31/2010) This “mint” condition MB has an unusual cross member underneath the grille. It also sports what appear to be warn hubs. I’d review this closely.
“This mint condition 1943 Willy MB military US Army vehicle is for sale, new roof, a must see vehicle, this is a true collectors item, travels 65 MPH, 60 HP, weight 2453 lbs, 132 inches long, fuel tank holds 15 gallons of gasoline, get about 20 miles per gallon, original cost was $739, email your questions, thanks”
Mike has some lights for sale.
This is a set of Unity Spotlights, chrome, 12 volt. I bought them new and hardly used them. I’d like $100.00 plus $15.00 to ship. These spotlights cost $150.00 new each. Email me at mikester51@comcast.net
