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We had a discussion a while back about ways to improve the performance of your L or F Head. Clifford Performance specializes in improving the performance of in-line engines — even their slogan 6=8 signifies that you can get the horsepower of a V8 out of inline 6s with some modifications.
If you have an inline 6 cylinder or 4 cylinder engine this site is worth checking out. Here’s an example of the F or L-head header.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500. This looks like a steal at this price.
It appears to be (or formerly) a PNW Club vehicle. It looks good. A rear heater? Interesting …
“1948 Flatfender Jeep. 327 ci, muncie 4 speed, headers, new top, runs good, need to sell soon. $3500.00 or best offer. See at Valley Auto Detail 1300 Main St in Springfield”
Note the unusual rear PTO winch.
“Here we have original Willys Jeep 1951 CJ3A . This little farm jeep runs excellent, the previous owner rebuilt the engine. It drives, and even stops with a great brake pedal. It is also has a PTO driven winch and the half cab with doors. The frame is nice and solid. The body will need some TLC . The floor is ok but the floor under the tool box is gone. Repair panels are readily available through Kaiser Willys Auto Supply. Perfect restoration candidate with optional equip. This is too nice to part out , but if it doesn’t sell I will part it out. You don’t find them often!”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500
(01/03/2010) This is an interesting build as it sports a jeepster front clip. I can’t remember seeing this done. I think it works pretty well. I’d check out the frame closely, as the seller had a problem with it during an outing.
“This is my prize 1963 CJ5 rock crawler that due to the lack of interest and the need of money for property taxes, I must let go. I easily have $15000 invested in this and the only thing left on it that’s 1963 is the rear axle housing.
Here’s what’s been done;
1. Dana 30 disc brake front end w/4:88 gears and a Lock-rite and Warn hubs(27 Spline)
2. Dana 44 offset rear with 11” brakes w/4:88 gears and a power lock, full float with 27 spline Warn hubs
3. Early 80’s DJ frame with outboard rear YJ leaf springs and Rancho 3” front springs, shackle reversal
4. New drive shafts
5. 1979 229 Chevy v6 injected on propane
6. t-18 granny low Ford transmission mated to Spicer 18 transfer case
7. 67 Jeepster front clip
8. 76 CJ5 tub
9. Warn 8000# upright winch
10. Power steering
11. Recent Best top
12. Toyo Open Country’s 35×13.50r15lt on custom offset steel rock crusher wheels
13. Wiring harness, 16 circuit, purchased from THE JEEP GUY here in Portland
14. 3 propane fuel tanks, 2 mounted + a spare
15. Permanent Oregon SP tags, can and will drive on the street, but in limited amounts with these tags
16. And much too much more to list
Here’s what needs to be finished;
1. Needs to have a roll cage built
2. Needs exhaust redone
3. Has some minor electrical gremlins searched out
This Jeep has been on most of the trails at Moab, Rubicon, Fordyce, Barrett Lake, and Browns Camp to name a few. This Jeep has been a constant work in progress for me for the last 25 years or so, but time to move on. Really need to get $5000 out of this, but cash talks so make me an offer. Would consider trades for nice FSJ, Hot Rod, Rat Rod, Drag race parts, Dually, AMC’s, Car Trailer, or anything else you have I might find of interest. I work odd hours but I’m available from 9 in the evening till about 9 in the morning at 503-784-1622 during the week and all weekend. Leave a message or email and I’ll get back to you. My email address is thigh19@comcast.net and check out more pictures at http://thigh190.tripod.com/id13.html Keep in mind that this is an almost completed project. Will loan out a tow bar if needed.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1631558059.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Brett, who’s stealthily become head of the Utah’s ewillys correspondent (so stealthily, that even he doesn’t know it), found this gem … well … someone’s momma loves it.
“THIS WAS MY SONS PROJECT, WHO HAS GONE TO COLLAGE AND DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO FINISH IT. SO I AM GOING TO SELL IT. THE BEAST IS TITLED AS A 1953 JEEP SPECIAL! WE CALL IT THE BEAST YOU DECIDE! I DONT KNOW A LOT ABOUT IT BUT WHAT I DO KNOW I WILL TELL YOU. IT HAS A HOME MADE ALUMINUM BODY, ITS BIG… THE TOP OF THE HOOD IS 5′ TALL AND THE FENDERS ARE AT 51″! YES IT HAS 20’S UNDER IT, THE WHEELS ARE 9:00X20 5 LUG BY 1 1/8″ NUTS 40″ TALL AND CAN BE DUALED OUT! IT HAS SEVERAL NEW PART (FUEL PUMP, MASTER AND SLAVE CYLINDER, STARTER, LED LIGHTS, ETC)THE BEAST HAS A SMALL BLOCK CHEV IN IT THAT STARTS RIGHT UP ON WARM DAYS… STILL NEEDS A BATTERY… OVER ALL IT IS ABOUT 95% DONE AND WILL BE STREET LEGAL TOO!SOME OF THE OTHER ITMES ARE……”
Here’s one Brett forwarded. It’s not the prettiest M-38, but it sounds like it motors around well.
“51 M38 Jeep Willy’s, original F-Head engine rebuilt within last 4 years, new transmission installed in 2009. Runs great, tires in good condition, fun and go anywhere jeep also fun for Moab. Includes soft top with doors and bikini top.Asking $2500 or best offer”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=443&sid=0&tab=list/view&ad=2260481
UPDATE: Pics added … thanks to Jim for cluing me in about them!
There were two FCs being auctioned today in Salem Or. That will teach me to travel!
“2 Willy’s Jeeps on auction this Sat. in Salem: 1958 Willys/Jeep FC PU, 1962 Willys/Jeep FC PU. This car will be sold at auction on Saturday the 6th.”
Here’s a good looking truck that needs a few things done.
“1963 WILLYS JEEP PICKUP 4X4, HAS A 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION, ENGINE IS A 259 V8 STUDEBAKER, IT COMES WITH A TOW BAR, EXTENDED BUMPER SET UP FOR A WINCH, TIRES ARE VARY GOOD ,ABOUT 90%, LIGHT NEED TO BE REWIRED, SPEEDOMETER CABLE NEED TO BE REPLACED, WIPER MOTOR NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED, CASH OR PART TRADE”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1630890260.html
I’ll need to check this one out. For a tiny town, there are several flatties for sale here. It’s about 1/2 hour from my place.
“1946 Willys Jeep for restoration. I have all the parts for original restoration. It is torn down ready to be restored. Call Kurt 208-869-9214”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1630856084.html
This Jeep is so sad that it looks like it is crying.
“This is a 1946 willy”s jeep cj 2-a that needs work. the body is rough, frame is good, some of the windows are broken and it hasn’t run in 5 years. before parked in storage it ran daily as my dads parts car for his garage. it has a rebuilt 3 cylinder with a manual trans. it has a metal hard top which is also rough. it was in storage til the windows were broken and then moved to my garage where it was for the first few years and then i moved it outside and tarped it . this could really be a great jeep if someone had the money and the time, i have a ten car garage with ten to many projects and i’m trying to consolidate my collection, please email me with any questions and i will do my vest to answer them, thanks for looking.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
This has an updated drivetrain and looks great.
“1953 CJ3B. Dana 30 and 44 front and rear with 3.73 gears, Ford 302 with a c4 tranny out of a 1970 mustang, Dana 18 transfercase, new exhaust, new wireing, new brakes, Runs perfect drives really good, Very solid Jeep with newer paint,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3300.
I’m not sure if this runs or not?
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Surfers, Four Wheelers, Classic Car enthusiasts, here’s one for all of you. It’s a stock 6 cylinder, 4×4. I will either go for cash or trade for a Honda CFR250X motorcycle.”
It looks pretty stock and unmolested. I can’t tell if there is rust around the step or not.
“1949 Wills Jeep. Running ready to go. It has a 2.5 Chevy engine in it with a four barrel carb and header. The cool thing is it could have a small block chevy bolted right in. Needs to have the brakes bled then it could be driven home. I do have some 35 inch tires for it, but they would be extra. The hard top does have doors they just are not on it .”
This is a project!
“I have a ’47 or ’48 Willys CJ2A Jeep flat fender, rolling chassis (no motor). Purchased as a project but I have too many projects and no time so this needs to go. Body tub has rust but could be salvaged, frame is straight, has transmission, transfer case, 4 tires & rims, grill, fenders and additional parts I can’t remember. There is no title but a bill of sale will be provided. Asking $500 OBO”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/1630230426.html
The paint job appears unusual, but the drive train has been rebuilt.
“Rust free, runs great! 32,000 actual miles on vehicle however, motor transmission and transfer case completely rebuilt has approx. 500 miles. 8,000 lb. pto winch, still 24 volt ignition (water proof). Military canvas seats, includes rear seat. Newer military canvas top. Locking rear differential and warn front lock out hubs. For more info call only! $6500 B.O. Paul 952-472-1046. Leave message if no answer.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2200
For those that don’t like to do body work, this might make a good restoration option.
“Classic restoration project. Dent free Arizona car, all original, all there. Does not run but all running gear in place. Needs floor plans, interior kit and convertible top. Send email for details. Serious cash buyers only please. 425-495-3952.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1630438713.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
I wouldn’t call this cammo exactly. It’s kind of cool.
“1962 willys utilty jeep 4×4 $3500 obo this has 99k miles runns great looks cool evrything works brakes motor (has some oil leaks ) light heater cd player interer has 1996 bronko seats”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
“1954 Willys CJ-3B, 231 Odd Fire V-6 engine, SM-465 4 sp. trans, Dana 44 rear, open 30 front. Rebuilt cyl. heads, new radiator, alt, Mozer rear axles, Chevy P/S, W/tilt telescopic. 35X13.50X15 TOYO tires on Alloys, rear seat, rubicon rack W/tire+fuel, CB radio. $6,500 OBO,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
There are a variety of updates on this jeep. I believe the grille and the body are from a MB or GPW.
“1951 Jeep Willys on a stretched CJ-5 frame. Lots of extras for offroading. Dana front and rear axles, vaccuum braking system, front disc brakes, granny gear, and 320hp inline V-6. Call for details. Priced to sell – moving! Runs good and great in low gears offroading.”
Here’s a decent CJ-3B.
“1954 WILLYS CJ – 3B, clear title, 4 cylinder, high hood, bikini top, currently licensed and insured to drive on road, call 336.467.0128”
http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/1627531465.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600
The seller promises that when they bought it, they were told it ran …..
“Im selling my winter project. Its a 1955 Willys Pickup with 4×4. It has a twin stick transfer case to control front and rear axles independently. I have a clear title for the Willys. It does turn over and I was told it ran when I bought it in December but I have a lot of work right now and can’t let this sit around gathering dust. The gas tank needs repaired/ replaced and otherwise it should be a good runner. All glass is good, windows even roll up and down. Does have rust, came from North Carolina.”
Here’s a good old truck.
“This is a rare vehicle 1963 willys with Tornado 230 cubic inch 6 Cyl. 4 wheel drive runs great this is a serious truck! Call Kenny 631-433-3593”
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/1628012298.html
Here’s a great old Jeep with a half top. Some nice solid rims, too.
“this is a nice cj2a that was restored at one time. has the l head 4 cylinder. body was sandblasted as was the frame. runs great, good brakes, headlights work on hi and low. tailights work, but dont think brake lights work. has 265x75x16 tires, and about a 3″ lift. have about $3800.00 in receipts from work done, rebuilt trans and transfer case. has a heater and good shape 1/2 cab soft top. needs some small things done. has rancho lift and shocks, full floating ww2 axle, 12volt system. solid floors, hat channels have been worked. clear colorado title in my name. asking $2999.00 before it goes to e-bay. e-mail or call #303-877-4083.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1627485359.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900
(12/28/09) “Nice hunting vehicle, runs good, manual transmission, call Ray for details 210-849-3950.”
I’ve got an East Coast buyer looking for a mechanically sound M-38 or early M-38a1 that looks good. The body doesn’t have to be museum quality (there can be some minor dents for example), but it should look like a military vehicle. The price range is $8000 – $11000. If you know of any sellers, send them my way.
Thanks,
– Dave
