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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.
Except for the cut out side and the funky seat platform, it doesn’t look all that bad.
“1948 Willys Jeep. Runs good but needs steering sector replaced. I have a good used sector that comes with the vehicle to replace the bad one. Engine, tranny, and drive train are in very good shape. All rebuilt several years ago but not sure of mileage since then. Body/interior is in very poor condition. Motor & tranny are original. Tires are good. Call with questions.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
“1951 willys jeep has a chevy ironhorse 4 banger run good, all 5 tires, hard top, both doors, new seat… this was a project jeep has some rust due to financial reason must sell ask. $5000 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
(06/19/2010) This appears in good shape. I don’t see any indication that it has a soft top (no buttons along the side). It appears the data plate is missing or just not installed.
“This is a 1948 jeep that has had a bunch of money put in it in the last few months, it has new brakes, tires, seats, paint ,starter,water pump. on and on, the engine runs great, mechanically it is sound, the body is rough, but the paint is shiney and will stay put”
The price is right.
“I have for sale my ’67 CJ-5. Has 71,XXX miles. Original drivetrain including 134 4 cyl ‘Hurricane’ engine, 3 speed tranny, and twin stick transfer case. I changed all the fluids last summer and have not driven it much since. Comes with a hard top and doors, but it is missing some glass. Does not come with pictured tires. I have a smaller set of radials that I will put on it before pickup. Thanks. 308-352-6646”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1850975408.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This looks in good shape.
“For sale is a 1948 jeep willys, jeep is currently taged and registered…truck has been converted to 12v with new battery…have all 12v lights for jeep, engine has been rebuilt runs good and sounds good, traded my bobber for this 2 weeks ago i need money my loss is ur gain”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
Looks solid and complete.
“1942 Willy’s . Great jeep. Runs great. Can climb anything!! $5000 O.B.O. Paul”
UPDATE: Price lowered to $11,950
(10/03/09) This is a nice looking Wagon. I thought the use of the background blurs was unusual.
“Call 415-706-4855 or 415-453-0270. 1957 Willys Jeep Wagon. Arguably the first SUV ever made. It has a rebuilt inline 6-226 cubic inch Super Hurricane engine with a 4WD (4-Wheel-Drive) 3-speed transmission. It has gear levers for both front and rear transaxles. The car has 56,337 miles showing on the odometer. It equipped with a removable second row of seats and a manually operated spotlight. It is a beautiful car, owned locally in Marin since 1957. It is priced to sell at $11,950.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/ctd/1851903179.html
UPDATE; **SOLD** Was $4000
(04/13/2010) I thought this had an unusual paint job. I’m not sure if that’s just a design or an image of some kind.
“Less than 400 miles after extensive professional mechanical overhaul. New: transmission, military tires (5), carburetor, alternator, exhaust, battery, gages. High/Low range and rare front bench seat. Does not have top or doors.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(05/19/2010) This looks good and has a PTO, but needs some work.
“PRICE REDUCED $2500 1953 Willy’s CJ3B “High Hood” Consider trade for a enclosed trailer w/ clean appearance, tandem axle w/ side door, 7×14 Fun Jeep to drive and regret that I have to sell it. First year of the 3B! This Jeep is a small project that needs a engine and seats. The 283 is removed(it could be included but in need of repair or replacement to a similar chevrolet engine) It also needs the old seat frames recovered or replaced (through the Kaiser catalog) and a section of exhaust pipe between the rams head exhaust to muffler exchanged(from a muffler shop) The hood, grill and tailgate are repainted. I replaced the shocks and included is a new powdercoated gas tank(It is not installed) It has some original parts such as the stock vacum operated windsheild wiper motor, offset axles, transmission, transfer case and a extremely rare power take off for farming implements on the rear of the Jeep. Also the front tow bar is refabed for a 2″ ball. Handles flat tow very nicely. The soft top is in good shape with the rear section needing to be replaced(likely from a boat shop) Additional parts included are the front and rear entire axle assembly including tie rods, transmission, transfer case, and partially completed half doors. Jeep sits on 28″ wild country radials w/ aluminum rims. With a little bit of work, this could be a whole lotta fun. Great chance for someone to own a rare PTO Willys CJ3B that is a unique conversation peice. Oregon title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
(07/20/09) This appears pretty stock.
“Less than 45k on vehicle. Complete new engine, clutch, starter, generator, voltage reg., hoses, V-belt, brakes, recent battery, carburetor, re-cored radiator. Repair manual, heater, wiring harness, tow bar, new wheels & tires, new shocks, speedometer & cable, Dualmatic hubs, military bumpers, gas can & bracket, spare tire bracket. Serious inquiries only.”
UPDATE: These are also known as ‘Jiffy Jeeps’.
This reminds of the images from the Olyslager Organization’s book The Jeep which show the speedily assembly of a jeep from a crate.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This might be a good price.
“Needs some work”
UPDATE: Was $500. **SOLD**
Looks like there may be some useful parts at the very least.
“have one 1947 willys jeep for sale, 250ci ford inline 6 cyl engine, not running, all original transmission, transfercase, front and rear ends, floors are rusty, body has a few rust spots, good glass, extra transmission and transfercase parts included, have clear title in hand. $500.00 i don’t ship COD to the south pole, or anywhere else, cash in person only.”
This looks like a good package.
“1946 Willys CJ2A in original almost rustfree condition, there is slight surface rust on the under body and one spot of rust on a hat channel at one of the mounting bolts. The inner windshield has rust around the glass area and probably could be replaced. The body itself has normal farm use dents and dings but nothing serious and would be a easy restoration, the area around the side holes are probably the worst they had a rubber cover bolted to both of them see picture, I have had it about 20 years and enjoyed it as is. Mechanically it runs great and everything works, including the originak key coil switch, has normal leaks at some of the seals. The brake lines wheel cylinders and master cylinder have all been replaced. The seats have powder coated frames and replacement cushions covered with vynil, the rear seat is a reproduction. Original seat pans springs and coverings go with the Willys. Wheels are powder coated with white vynil strpes and almost new non directional tires. I believe the Willys a has about 29,000 miles as it has on the speedometer. The wireharness could stand replacing, horn button doesn’t work but the horn does, windshied glass is a litttle scratched. The Willys comes with a complete Monroe three point hitch with a motor mounted hydraulic pump not installed.PTO with rear gear box and farm belt pulley and governor,V belt pulley for generator or welder, belt driven buss saw I believe it’s a Newgren. Front bumper weight, complete operational Linkbelt capstan winch with most original parts, rope roller assy is a reproduction and winch drive bracket is fabricated from steel and works well….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5750
“Complete restoration. New tires, soft top with doors, seats, floorboards, gas tank, glass, guages. The paint is just as shiny on the bottom of the jeep as the top. Everything in engine compartment replaced with new or rebuilt. Very neat and original looking under the hood. Built for parades and car shows. Runs like new. Must see in person.“
Hog spotted this nicely restored (though not completely stock) CJ-2A.
“This CJ2a was restored by a good friend of our family. He rebuilt the engine and converted it to 12 volts. In the restoration it has received new brakes and I have the kits to convert the drum brakes to pads/calipers on the front. I recently installed a new battery and have new original hood blocks. The front bumper is stainless and custom made. The rear tailgate was taken out and welded solid (I have the original tailgate and it is painted to match the jeep) The front seats have new upholstery and the rear seat is in good condition. The paint job was professionally done. It has an extra fan at the radiator for extra cooling that can be turned off/on using a toggle switch on the dash. It has a new gas tank. This is a nice jeep that is ready to ride daily.”
http://www.jeep-classifieds.com/35154_jeep-ad.html
I’ve decided to create a new category that tracks the early jeeps located in museums.
Bill Maloney has shot a variety of early jeeps, among other vehicles, that appear in eastern US Museums. Below are some of the images he has taken at the Militia Museum of New Jersey, in Sea Girt, NJ. One of the more unique vehicles is the Prototype Extra Light Air Drop (see other lightweight jeeps here). Bill doesn’t provide any info about this particular light weight jeep, however Mark Askew, in his book RARE WW2 JEEP, identifies the vehicle below as a later version of a light weight jeep made my chevrolet. There is an earlier version of this vehicle that had, at the very least, a slightly different grill and different lights.
Click here to see all of Bill’s 4×4 pics.
Here’s an extended MB Transport Willys (Ok, I don’t really know what the official name for this is). I assumed these were built special for the Coast Guard?
This is a pilot version of the CJ-2A. Note the location of the spare tire.
Here is an example of Bantam’s BRC-40.
This is a pic of the Austin Champ:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
It runs and drives. It is a combo jeep, but the price is good.
“Military Jeep for sale. Yes it runs! Working motor, running gear, transmission. I hate getting rid of it but we’re moving out-of-state and have to figure out how to move 3 vehicles already!
Has: 1942 Ford GPW frame, hood, windshield, grill, and other misc parts (all still have their F stamp visible); 1945 Military engine (running) with new fuel pump; 1946 Willy’s tub and transmission. The transmission is good but the tub is not in great shape.
Needs: seats; fuel tank (we just put the fuel line into a gas tank when we run it); drive shaft (it fell out when we flat towed it to our new place); tires (2 are flat though they’ll hold air long enough to tow it home or put it up on a trailer); We sanded all the old pealing yellow paint off of it and it is primer gray but we never got further than that.
This would make a great parts vehicle (we’ve been told the steering wheel alone is worth $300!) Or for those that are looking to buy a new fabricated tub and throw it on there and have a look-a-like military jeep to play around in (our plan). Or a great starter for a crazy Rock Crawler.
The parts mentioned above are the main F stamped parts so if you’re looking to restore it to a stock gpw it would need a lot. But like I said it’s great as a part donor or casual military jeep lover.
Please note we do not have a title for it, it will be bill of sale only. According to the dmv you just need to get a VIN verification done on it (simple as bringing it down to the CHP office) and DMV will then issue title and registration. Asking $1200″”
I didn’t have much luck learn about these, but it looks like a cool trailer.
“British Military Sankey Land Rover BDR (Battle Damaged Repair Workshop) trailer. Very heavy duty high spec trailer…built to take to war behind Land Rover Defenders. Overun disc brakes, parking brake, pintle hitch, reverse stop, stabiliser bar, leveling legs. Fold out work bench, lockable parts storage. Perfect expedition trailer. Located Trinity County. Buyer to collect. 707 416 8765”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/1848849920.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
This sports a fiberglass body, which appears in reasonable shape. Given the cage and body, I’d say this is a reasonable price. However, it appears the cage is probably mounted to the body rather than the frame.
“1949 Willys CJ2A Jeep. Has good frame, original 5:38 axles w/ upgraded brakes, heavy springs and I think rear diff locker. No drive train. Has original hood, front fenders and windshield. Tub is fiberglass. Has Bestop soft top frame and door frames (top rotted away). Good title. This is good for a Jeep build starter project, parts, or another Jeep with title problems. CJ2A Jeeps were made from 1945-1949. The flat fender body and frames (except for the CJ3B) are basically the same from 1940-about 1954 when they changed to CJ5.”
This has already been disassembled.
“I have a 1948 willys jeep with original title. its in rough shape but would make a great project. I have it in pieces right now but I have all the parts. I have 4 new rims and tires that go with it. motor runs 4×4 works just needs a lot of TLC. clean title alone is worth more than $500”
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/1847814496.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1850.
“I recently purchased this truck to keep as a toy, but I have decided on another project that I did not plan for and need to sell this one ASAP. It is a 1953 Willys truck showing 80,710 miles and has a flatbed in solid useable condition. Engine is an old style original and appropriate 283 Chevy V8 conversion with headers, Cherry Bombs and stacks – so your neighbors will know when you arrive home at 2am! It also has a Warn OVERDRIVE split transmission which is a rare and desireable option and on the dash it says “Warn Overdrive” on a sticker that looks to be original condition. It also has nice bucket seats, good glass, rear hitch and rare cab top clearance lights. Really good condition for 57 years old, solid and not a rust bucket! Has had the rockers, floors and a few places patched. It runs and drives but will need the fuel tank cleaned out and possibly a replacement electric fuel pump. I have only driven it about 50 feet onto my trailer since I have owned it so I don’t know how it goes down the road. Tires have lots of tread and hold air fine, but they have some dry cracking. Surprisingly most everything worked on it – the heater, the window cranks and has both wiper motors that need a little attention. It is by no means a restored truck, but complete enough to do a lot better with and make less ratty.”
This is a no reserve auction on a nice looking, though modified, GPW.
“For sale is a 1943 Ford GPW jeep.It has been modified and sports a V6 (Dauntless odd-fire) engine, Saginaw steering and a rear mounted fuel tank. Full top from Best Top. Good brakes, new master cylinder. The jeep is drivable but needs a carb workover as it runs somewhat rough. Frame is rust free and the frame number matches the data plates. Body appears solid.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1000
(07/05/2010) This has some updates and needs a little work, but it might not be a bad price.
“stalled project car very good 289 mustang V8 later model jeep p/u axels new leaf springs 4×4 all new window rubber waiting for new glass needs further reassembly good body 707-4583128”
http://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/1848975745.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
(03/06/2010)
“Nice Jeep ! 6 cylinder stickshift ! Runs and Drives Super good ! Still has the Medical kit onboard ..Fresh Seats also ,, New Rubber ! Was stored indoors before restore ! email to see it !”
