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The seller seems pretty accurate with this one.
“1947 Willy’s Jeep CJ2A It is running. But not driveable! needs work! No title. Asking $600 OBO. E-mail or call 717-515-1991 with any questions. Can send more picture also!”
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/1844380350.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3400
(06/30/2010) There’s been some body work done to this jeep. For example, it appears there is diamond plating around the gas inlet.
“UP FOR AUCTION, 1953 CJ 3B Willys Jeep, runs good, stock overhead cam 4 cyl, original motor. New soft top, new windshield, lift kit with oversized tires. All gauges work, automatic windhield wipers, new fuel tank.Body straight paint is nice, no rust. Have door for it but they do not match the paint.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2895
“This is a 1959 Willys CJ3B. I don’t know the history it was a trade for some work. The jeep belongs to a friend of mine this is all he knows about this vehicle. The previous owner purchased the jeep in 1968 and had the body work done and the engine rebuilt at some time. The jeep runs fine and everything works! 4 wheel drive hi and low. I have not checked out the wench to see if it works but will check it out and update you as to my findings. The jeep is located in Hollister CA and needs to be picked up or driven home from here.”
Alex is looking for a CJ2A to rebuild and restore. He’d like it to be running, be around MD PA VA DE area, and in need of a restoration and some TLC. Contact Alex at atzomides@yahoo.com.
This is a great looking Wagon … but who actually appraises vehicles and why don’t the know what they are doing? I mean, it appraised at $19,000? That is nuts.
“1948 Willys Town Delivery SBC-350 turbo 8 ¾ crystler 355 gears power disk brakes. $12,000 invested, $19,000 appraised,
$7,000 asking price.”
http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/1837053118.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(05/03/2010) Dan spotted this solid looking truck.
“56 willys pick up. 350 chevy small block v8 runs perfect, four wheel drive. nice interior, bucket seats. four speed tranny plus overdrive. rear end makes some noise.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000
(11/19/2009) Looks good. It’s built.
“Custom built jeep. Tons of work done; ARB air lockers, ARB heavy duty air compressor, full custom roll cage, 33×12.5 super swampers, weld bead lock rims, custom dash, much more work done. Must see to appreciate.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.
This is riding pretty low in the rear. The flags are a nice touch; probably raised the value another $100.
“1945 MB project. runs and drives- no brakes. has a clear MI title. has MB frame tag and MB stamped motor. i probably can’t answer all of your ?’s- the best thing would be for you to come and see it for yourself. i have done some work to it, but it has a long way to go. i have a spare cj2a tub that has a decent back half that i will include, and a spare radiator.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200
This looks in good condition. It’s got a few dings that add some character.
“1957 Willys CJ-5, Bone Stock F Head 4 Cylinder, Don’t Smoke, Don’t Use Oil, Don’t Leak, Runs So Quiet you can’t hear it running, Has a Warn Overdrive and Warn Hubs, Runs and Drives Great, Steers and Stops Straight. Four Wheel Drive Works as it Should. Up-dated Seats, Minor rust in passenger side floor. $3200.00,”
UPDATE: This was sold, but the buyer didn’t show. So, it is back on the market.
(05/01/2010) This MB has a few other parts added.
“1943 Willys jeep 4 cylinder original motor that runs. call- 620-820-4176”
http://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/1843712403.html
The seller calls this the military version of the CJ-3B …. naw, I don’t think so.
“This is the military version of the jeep cj-3b. body is in ok shape and it doesnt run but will with a little work. has a pto working 4wd and low/high range.”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/1843021521.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200
“U FINISH IT! THIS WWII WILLYS RUNS GOOD – STOPS WELL – 4X4 WORKS HAS WARN HUBS – POSTWAR FLATHEAD ENGINE – CORRECT TRANSMISSION / TRANSFERCASE – FRAME AND CHASSIS ARE VERY CLEAN – NEW BRAKE LINES , HOSES, BRAKES HAVE BEEN BLED AND REPAIRED – 2 COMBAT RIMS – BODY IS USABLE AS IS, RESTORABLE / REPAIRABLE , TYPICAL JEEP RUST IN THE HAT CHANNELS AND AXE AND SHOVEL AREA ETC. – DATA PLATES ON GLOVE BOX AND FRAME. THIS WILLYS JEEP IS PERFECT TO GO TO SWAP MEETS AND ORDER PARTS FROM RON. NEEDS: FUEL / ELECTRICAL TO DRIVE DAILY COMES WITH TITLE AND REGISTRATION / PLATES BUT THANKS TO FURLOUGH FRIDAYS THEY ARE DELAYED”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1000
(03/10/2010) This doesn’t look too bad. Maybe it wouldn’t take much to run?
“1963 Willys Ran a year ago,very restoreable,comes wuth extra drive train,extra core motor,hard top with sliding doors,extra stock wheels,tow bar,lots of misc.parts. Email with phone # if truely interested.”
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/1842002127.html
With the kids coming up to visit, I wanted to add a backseat that would allow more than two people to go jeeping. My goal was to combine the seat with a new tire carrier and have the entire unit easily installed and removed. This current setup doesn’t allow for a tail gate; however, I don’t care about that right now. In fact, I could create a back that is permanent with this unit at some later time if I wanted a tailgate.
So, here are some pics of the process:
I started with a couple brackets that bolted to each side of the rear portion of the roll cage that were connected by a heavy piece of angle iron (I have lots of heavy angle iron).
Next I bent a loop from some roll bar tube and then welded it to the angle iron (you can see that I needed to trim a bit from the bottom of the loop). Then, I added a left and right arm that I attached to half-tubes which I clamped to the roll bar. The loop leans backwards at the same angle as the front loop angle leans backwards.
The next step was to add an attachment for the rear tire carrier. I welded a piece of tubing to the top of the loop and a bent piece of tubing to the angle iron. In between, I welded a piece of rectangular tubing.
Then, I added a platform for the bottom of the seat.
After creating a template for the plate that will hold the spare tire, I cutout a piece of heavy metal, drilled three holes, inserted the studs, and welded them in place. Then, I welded the plate onto the until. Here, Karson is doing some spray painting.
Next, I added a strip of metal across the back loop so I could bolt on the back of the seat (made from wood). The bottom is also wood and bolts in place. Both still need to be padded. The final pics below show the entire unit in place (though I have since painted the wood black and the strip across the back the color of the tubing). This is nothing fancy and, though not as wide as I’d like, will meet my needs for now. And, we tested it out today and the kids love riding back there 🙂
UPDATE: This has already sold (was listed for $1100)
This seller meant to buy a CJ-5, but bought this by mistake (if I understand the ad correctly).
“1965 CJ6 F-134 Engine, 12-VOLT, T90 Transmission and Dana Transfer Case. This was just recently listed as a cj5. It is not, its a long frame. Below is what the last guy listed in his ad. I got it home and found out it was a long frame, I want a short one. I bought it and towed it home. It tows great with a 1/7/8 ball.
This jeep is being offered as a whole or for parts. This thing has cost me more money that I have the nerve to state.
It, for the 2nd time has stopped running. I have had the motor rebuilt twice. It is cursed and I want it gone! It has a brand new rebuild on the transmission, new rebuilt radiator, New Carter YF carberator. The body is rough. It took me 6mos. to find a 6volt starter as the lame mechanic in oshkosh that I first took it too, happened to misplace it (stole). I could take it to rawhide and write it off for $500 which I will do should I not piece it out. I have to get rid of this thing. It has cursed me for the last 4yrs. I could take it to the mechanic and have it rebuilt again, but I am so over it. Do have wisconsin title.
Call brian at 920-255-5596 if you want it. Lets deal, or if you know of a cj5 please let me know. I do not email or respond to them just call.”
http://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/1840196276.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7800
It looks like there has been extensive work done.
“1948 Rock crawler, 350 chevy engine, Dana 44 axles, Detroit lockers, 39.5×15.50-15 swampers on 10×15 American Racing Beadlocks. 15 gallon fuel cell, 4 wheel coil springs, Rancho RS 5000 shocks, Must see to really get the feel! $7800”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
(06/01/2010) This needs some work.
“For Sale is a complete 1950 Willys Overland Jeepster Convertible in restorable condition.
I have just completed a duplicate and the results are very impressive. Fun car to drive and turns a lot of heads. Newly rebuilt F-134 4 cylinder engine with 3 speed transmission. Engine is very strong and transmission is in good condition. Some rust in floor boards and rocker panels which are easily found online. All parts available to fully restore. Good tires, brakes stop but will need to be replaced. Includes convertible top and side curtains. Paint is passable but you will probably re-paint to complete this excellent project car. Too many projects and too little time. First $5,000 cash take it”
This is a custom build.
“If you like jeeps and off roading heres the one for you. Significant amount of work done but enough left to make it your own. Custom built 3A Willy flat fender, no tail gate, solid back. Late model frame. Totally redone, restored from frame up (1948) Title. 350 Chevy rebuilt (less than 1,000 miles on rebuilt engine) with a 350 Hydro-Transmission. Edelbrock carburetor. Detroit Locker Rearend, ’44 rearend, full floating axles. Power-Lock front end with 427 gears. 11″ brakes, 15″ Wheels with 1250/33 tires, Rancho shocks, and Rancho 2″ suspension. Rear gas tank, power steering with tilt wheel, roll-cage and professionally wired. Bucket seats with rear seat. Original windshield. This Jeep has been in storage for several years after rebuild. Purchase as is; email with any questions prior to end of auction. Deposit of $250.00 at close of auction with balance due within 5 days. Transportation is buyers responsibility.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Nice Slattie!
“1942 Willy’s MB slat grill #109964. DOD is: 1-8-42. A 3-year frame off restoration was completed in June 2007. This slat grill is used mostly for veteran related events, parades and car shows. This is a popular and a favorite vehicle at shows and has won several awards. It has been driven less than 1000 miles total. I drive the jeep at least once every 2-3 weeks and keep it in good working condition.
The original tub was not useable but much care was taken to detail to make the new one as accurate as possible. The slat has many of the original parts such as: brass data plates, frame, grill, split seam front seats, original back seat, steering wheel, column and steering box, short bodied distributor, “steel” marked pintal, “tiger eye” lenses, solid disc wheels, light assemblies, square shouldered footman loops, brake and clutch pedals, filterette, extinguisher and brackets, many TR20/EC/A/AA bolts and the list goes on ….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
This is a project.
“1948 Willys Overland Jeepster.Was in process of restoration.All parts that were removed appear to still be with car, seats, bumpers, etc. More pictures available via email.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
The solid back suggests a MB. I can’t tell much more.
“The Jeep is a 1946 Willys Military Communications 4 wheel drive. Needs work. Asking $500.00.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
(03/27/2010) “1950 willys except for the roll bar and seat belts pretty much stock.. driven daily 6500 miles to much to list
not a trailer queen I drive this old willys every day. still needs a lot of tinkering very driveable not fast( 45 mph) but fun!
come with a bunch of parts to be installed has a soft top. no dreamers please I have the title in my hand. will deliver on my trailer with in the boston /ri area. this old willys will never lose its value it will only increase with age. own the 1/4 ton truck that help win ww2”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $599
(07/11/2010) This runs and drives!
“THIS IS A OLD BIRD HERE. ITS A 46 WILLYS RUNS AND DRIVES NEEDS RESTO, PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS CALLERS, NO BS.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(06/02/2010) If the engine problem is a simple fix, this might be a good price.
“
1949 Willy’s pickup. Complete. Currently not running. Original 4 cylinder motor and original running gear. Easy restoration project. One rust spot on driver’s floor. Looking to trade for a Falcon, Fairlane, or Galaxie of equal value. Would consider other muscle cars or 1200 OBO. Let me know what you have to trade. Any questions call Jose at 509-770-8117.”
http://moseslake.craigslist.org/ctd/1841574832.html
UPDATE: Lylito pointed out that more information about these models and their New Zealand designer, Sandy Sanderson, can be read here. Plans are available, too. Jalopnik has also did a story about Sandy that includes details of the original drawings.
Randy forwarded me these amazing models. I’ve got more pics of the others and will forward them as an email.
Here are some other models (again, I have more pics of these if you are interested.
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