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I tried to win this unusual Ringling Brothers circus jeep (here are a couple real-life examples of a Ringling circus jeep and Charlton Heston in one here), but I was out bid (it went for $31.99 and I bid $31). This has some nice details on it as you can see in the pics.
Here’s a rare floating jeep mechanical pencil with an engraving of Archer Motor Company from Burlington, Iowa.
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“RARE!!WILLY’S OVERLAND*Archer Motor Co.*Burlington,IA”FLOATING JEEP”Pencil/Works. This is very close to mint if not. I didn’t find anything really wrong with it.This is for the most discriminating collector or someone looking for a center piece for a Jeep display, it’s the origin of the JEEP.”
This looks like a former M-38 that was modified into a brush jeep. Cool pic!
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“Burrillville (RI) 1952 Willys Jeep Brush/Forestry/Wildland – Glendale VFD. Credit to the original photographer, who retains any copyright.”
This is priced at $55. It is a mid-1950s Special Equipment binder into which someone put Willys Motors and Willys Export bulletins from 1957-1962.
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“Willys motors Inc. and Willys – Overland export corporation Toledo Ohio kaiser jeep corporation parts and accessories bulletins 1957 to 1962
Shop worn and notebook inside is dirty but pages good overall. – inside notebook cover shows wear, especially where the metal clasps and notebook edges hold the paper – paper pages in good condition- Readable no tears a lot of spotting on the edges yellowing of pages overall all intact and in good condition”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
“I have a clean Ohio title to this Jeep.I have a military arctic top, a rear sheet metal clip from transmission back good condition, arctic grille cover, new, misc. seat cushions, vinyl and canvas, many tires and wheel and just wheels do not have a count, instrument clusters with gauges, extra gauges, rear antenna mount, a M-60 mach. gun support, the engine take out I do not know if runs it is just as I got it..
I also have some other military Jeep parts, a MB and CJ2A hood, MB gas tank, CJ2A gas tank, take out CJ2A engine that was running that I bought to put in my MB but just rebuilt my existing engine, ,do not know if you might be interested it those parts, a T-90 transmission looks good.”
Bill shared this nice looking CJ-5 with some updates. The current price is $5967.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-jeep-cj5-9/
“This 1967 Jeep CJ-5 is finished in metallic blue over gray upholstery and powered by a 225ci Dauntless V6 paired with a three-speed manual transmission and two-speed transfer case. Equipment includes a black bikini top and soft doors as well as a roll bar, a tow ball, a fold-down windshield, an aftermarket stereo, custom bumpers, manually locking front hubs, and 15″ alloy wheels. The selling dealer states the truck was repainted and the interior was refreshed before it was acquired by them in 2021, and subsequent work included replacing a radiator hose and adjustment of the brakes. This CJ-5 is now offered at no reserve with a clean Ohio title…”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3600.
Tom spotted this project.
“Solid metal and engine turns over.”
I don’t remember seeing this brochure previously. It is 12 pages, but unclear how many cover the jeep line. I didn’t know Mitsubishi did a Fire Jeep.
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“1958 Mitsubishi sales brochure with Willys Jeep, Jupiter Trucks & 500 Sedan. Size is 8.25 x 11.5 with 12 pages. Bent corner, creased.”
This won’t last long. It’s got a Kelly hardtop.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/d/wallingford-cj3b-willys-jeep-1954/7444235866.html
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Lots of updates. Looks like a good build.
https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/maitland-1962-willys-jeep-cj38/7442885763.html
“Fast and extremely capable Jeep. Chevy 350 with Holley 650 cfm Truck Avenger carburetor. Bolted to a GM Muncie 4spd connected to a spicer 18 transfer case with a Warn All range overdrive. Rear axle is a full floating Dana 44 with Detroit locker and 5.38 gears. Front axle is a narrowed scout Dana 44 with Detroit locker and 5.38’s. Has 2 1/2 inch lift with brand new 33×12.5R15 BFG mud terrain tires on vintage magnesium turbines. Frame is completely solid tub is very solid. New gas tank. Engine runs amazing. Has new Corbeau bucket seats with lap belts. I have lost interest in this.”
Looks like a nice jeep.
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/summerville-1949-willys-jeep-cj2/7441472386.html
This a totally restored Jeep the original owner invested over $30,000 everything is rebuilt are replaced. You have to see it to believe it. All original drive train with a add on overdrive, that adds 10% to top end. That’s the extra stick you see in the floor with the 4 wheel drive. It has a new body, that wasn’t prepped right and the paint is peeling in some places. I have all the receipts pictures of a the rebuild. New springs tires brake steering box and all steering linkage new steering wheel seats gas tank total drive train rebuilt new wring 12 volt new radiator. New top and doors, electronic ing.
I hate to sell it but I’m getting to old to get in and out of it. I learned to drive on a 1948 on the farm Dad traded the 48 for a 1952 which he kept until 1967. Needless to say this is memory lane for me, when I saw it I had to have it. I hope whoever gets it has the same thrill.
I have recently install the blocks on hood for the wind shield when it is layed down.”
It’s a still a project.
https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/bradenton-jeep-fc170-rare1962-model/7449789140.html
“Rare Jeep model FC170 4WD – DUAL DRIVE Project. I don’t have time to finish this JEEP project. It already has a Chevy 350 engine, 700R4 transmission, tilt steering, bucket seats (plus original seats) windshield and rear glass, B&M shifter, Lokar gas pedal linkage, radiator, carb, pullies, drive shaft components, extra fenders, front brakes, and much more.
We just have to many projects at this point to finish this rare 1962 Jeep FC170.”
The body is a little rough, but it runs and drives.
https://charlottesville.craigslist.org/pts/d/rochelle-1947-cj2a/7440147589.html
“1947 willys cj2a, runs drives and stops. Great patina, has some rust. Everything underneath has been sanded and painted. Motor was refreshed with a hone job, new rings, new bearings and all new gaskets and seals. New Master cylinder, brake lines and wheel cylinders. New gas tank and lines. New aluminum radiator. Doesn’t smoke, runs and idles good. 4wd and 4 low works. Runs on 12 volts but Needs a alternator or put back to 6 volt. Some lights work but not all. May be interested in trades.”
Looks nice, but doesn’t run at the moment. Given the 3Bs and DJ-3As were produced into the 1960s, the M-38 wasn’t quite the last of the flat fenders.
https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/christmas-1952-willys-jeep/7448242763.html
“1952 M38 Willys Jeep – last of the flat fender military jeeps, period motor not currently running. Everything is intact nothing missing Jeep is still 24V original, zero rust. Clean Florida title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
The tub looks in very good shape. I would guess the seller is correct, that this is an older lightweight California tub similar to one I had from the 1970s. ‘$1200 gets you everything. $1000 just gets you the tub.
“We have available a fiberglass replacement tub for a flat fender Willys Jeep.
I believe this is for a CJ2A / CJ3A setup…but, maybe it also fits military MB M38 Ford GPW? Even though they had the high hood and slightly taller cowl I think it could potentially fit CJ3B , too?? The last photo shows the height of the cowl.
Doing some searching online I see ACME & Brian Chuchua’s may have made them at one point…but otherwise I don’t know the manufacturer.
This was from a project that started, but never fully mounted. Some holes were started on the firewall, and the fenders look like they started to get cut on the inside, but otherwise it’s still relatively “new”. Has some extra metal brackets / supports for around the firewall. It’s relatively light, but still feels solid.
Also available/included was a Bestop soft top (just the skins & doors no frame work) and 2 black front seats.
$1200 for everything or
$1000 for the body tub with fenders (I shouldn’t have to say this but CASH ONLY no electronic payments or checks!!)”
This looks to be a Convertible DJ-3A body on a 4WD chassis or a DJ-3A chassis converted to 4WD. The serial number is 56337-10467, though the last digit is very hard to read, making the body from 1946.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/pts/d/eveleth-1949-jeep-cj-3a-parts-or-will/7434190001.html
“1st thing look up the zip code so you know where the item is located. If your not willing to come and get it or have someone haul it then please do not bother to proceed any farther. I can haul it but 1/2 down before moving and 1/2 down of haul fee.
From best i can find this is around a 1949 CJ-3, the motor, a overhead valve cylinder engine, we put in years ago but then just forgot about working on it. The tub is loose, the fender is off, one is missing. What you see in the pics is what you get, it is a project without a title. The jeep has the vin tag on the tub but is hard to read”
UPDATE: This Surrey was posted to eBay last September (2021). There’s a lot to like here, but the floors have been patched.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/dacula-1960-willys-dj3a-surrey/7442633031.html
Offered for sale, 1960 Willys DJ3A Surrey 2WD- Serial #18201. This 61 year old collector’s item jeep has been sitting in a warehouse protected from the elements for the past 35 years. This jeep is virtually unmolested from its humble beginnings. Odometer shows 26,000 original miles. Somewhere along its life the front floor pans were reinforced due to hat channel rust-out and some bondo on driver side panel. . Jeep was originally two tone Tropical Rose and Coral Mist, seems to have been over sprayed in coral mist pink and the striped top was replaced at some point with what is currently on it.
See some older pics (from 09/2021) and more info below:
Tub is off the jeep.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/for/d/franklin-1951-willys-cj3a-jeep-parts/7441561090.html
“I have some old willys Jeep parts for sale. I have a tub, hood, fenders, grille, and windshield from a ‘52 Cj3a. The tub is in pretty rough condition on one side. The fenders aren’t rusty but have a couple grinder cuts in them. The grille is ok. The hood is ok. The windshield frame is pretty good. It would be good for a woods buggy or you can use the windshield frame, hood and grille for your project.
I also have a transmission, transfer case and a set of axles, Dana 25 and Dana 41 from a ‘48 cj2a. The transmission and transfer case will need rebuilding. The axles have a rare set of locking hubs on them, there were a few different types of locking hubs for these jeeps. Also comes with an old ford inline 6 engine. Needs rebuilding
$500 for all of it. Must take it all. I can help you load it onto your trailer.
The pictures are older pictures. The tub is off of the frame now.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
Unclear how much value is here.
“Army Signal Corps generator for sale. Was stored inside old barn for the last many? years. Unit ran when stored. Flat head Willy’s Jeep engine with governor. Has oil in engine. $800.00 for the complete unit, $600.00 for the engine or best reasonable offer. Local pick up, cash sale only. I can load on your trailer. Approximate weight, 1600 lbs.”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://okaloosa.craigslist.org/for/d/mc-kenzie-1946-willy-jeep-cj-2a/7442064579.html
“Vehicle runs needs restoring. All intact missing starter can be pulled off to crank.”
Given the Meyer hardtop and other parts, this might be worth a look. No engine.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/d/lake-orion-1965-willys-jeep-project/7448583283.html
“1965 willys jeep. No motor or radiator. Everything else is there. Too many projects going on. No time for this one. Has the original rims with it. Have title. 1500.00”
Rennie spotted this rare jeep. Based on a CJ-3B-Page brochure, this is most likely an EBRO Bravo Model “L”. It seems the jeep below has had some modifications.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/353711206625627
“This is a 1978 cj6 made in Spain by visa with a Sofia 74 hp Diesel engine they bought the rights to build from American motors built like a cj3b runs and drives great new tires and engine rebuilt and lots of work done probably the only one in USA interesting trades considered”
Here’s part 3 (days 5&6) of the Epic Willys Adventure from the Oregon Trail. For some reason, the video won’t play within this post. So, you’ll have to go to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/embed/y622iR4g1lg
If not up to date on the videos, catch up on Part I and Part II also.
This lighter is located in Italy. I’ve not seen one of these 3B lighters.
“19x9x11 cm. THE LIGHTER IS EMPTY need to be charge”
Blaine spotted this photo of a rail car full of FJ-3 USPS Fleetvans.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/862087553655918001/
