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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
(11/17/09) “NO TITLE IT HAS BEEN LOST? ALL JEEP NEEDS IS RADITOR & BATT,4X4 IS STRONG! ORIGINAL MOTOR! $500.00 ITS YOURS! E-MAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS!”
UPDATE: Pics now available. It looks in great shape.
(03/06/2010) Includes an overdrive. The seller and the state of Idaho both note that ‘Salt’ is not used on Idaho roads; however, just to splice hairs, while the state of Idaho might not use Sodium Chloride (aka table salt), they do use Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride, both of which fall into the family of salts (aka a chemical product produced by reacting an acid with a base).
“This wagon needs TLC, everything is on it, engine has been rebuilt, very little rust{Idaho DOES NOT USE SALT on their roads} 4 cyl L head with overdrive, not 4×4. serious inquires only,pictures upon request”
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/1720882091.html
UPDATE:Price dropped to $3500
This includes extra parts (mb body/fenders/hoods, extra engine, tranny). It’s a great looking old cj.
“I have had this jeep since 1976. It has always been stored inside. It is complete with the original drivetrain. It runs and drives great. It has new brakes. It has a front mounted winch with inside controls. It has the original type L-134 engine. This jeep is all stock. It comes with an extra complete MB body with the tailgate, hood and fenders minus the windshield. I will also throw in an extra standard L-134 engine that has never been bored and an extra transmission. I replaced the generator with a high output alternator. I still have the generator. Come check out this classic Jeep. Only call if you are a serious buyer. I am asking $3500 FIRM for everyrthing. Call Ray at (360) 866-7787.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1626018191.html
Here’s a fun looking, old school build that Bob spotted. It looks like it has a CJ-5/CJ-3b cage in it — the bend in the front is in the wrong spot. But, who cares; it has flames!
‘1966 willys jeep with a 1941 body. body off restore, 350 chevy v8 with avenger holley carb, munci 465 trani, dana 300 transfer case, dana 44 rear with locker, dana 30 front with disc brakes, 33″ thornbirds (like new condition), runs like a champ only thing it needs is the brakes to be pressure bled. $5,600 call Mike at (440) 225-2421″
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/1621932159.html
A trip to the local Military show turned out to be just what Paul needed. BTW Paul, you don’t owe us anything. You are putting on a show for us up there in “The Last Frontier (which is the official state nickname)”. No doubt there’s a few readers who might benefit from this mod.
Paul, take it away! “This past weekend the local military vehicle collectors had a show at a car dealership near my house for the general public and it was free so I went. Before leaving the house I grabbed my camera and a steel tape just incase I ran across a shining gem of a radiator nestled among the antique olive drab metal. In addition to the WWII Willys and Ford Jeeps on display, the Dodge command cars, M 38’s and M 38 A1’s there were a couple of M 151’s and one of them had it’s hood up. Naturally I began checking out the radiator, first by eye and then measuring the height, width and thickness and ending up on my back under this Mutt where I noticed the radiator was a bottom mount. Most interesting!
The original M 38 radiator is a bottom mount with a top mount brace rod, it’s 21 1/4 inches wide by 19 inches high and 5 inches thick. These dimensions are overall and they include the radiator cap. The core dimensions are 13 inches high by 20 inches wide and 3 inches thick.
The M 151 radiator is a bottom mount with a top mount brace rod, it’s 20 1/2 inches wide by 19 inches high and about 4 inches thick (I didn’t measure the metal shroud so I’m guessing here) and once again these measurements are overall. The core is 13 1/2 inches high by 19 1/4 inches wide by 2 inches thick.
Both radiators have a drivers side inlet (top) and a passenger side outlet (bottom).
Gentlemen, we have a winner !!!!!!
For the past 55 years E. A. Patson Parts and Equipment has been dealing in new and used surplus military vehicles and parts here in Anchorage but Elmer Patson is 86 years old (his son, Rod, is only 63 but he’s been working at the business since he was 12) and would like to retire so everything’s for sale. I asked about M 151 radiators and they have both new and used radiators. I was able to borrow a used radiator so I could do a bit of metal massaging and fabricate a lower mount and the top brace rod and when the snow melts some and they can get into one of their outbuildings where the new radiators are stored I’ll buy one of those. For now this used radiator will allow me to continue my progress with the Willys resurrection until the end of March when I’ll officially declare the winter to be over and it will be time to do outside (summer) projects.
Thanks again to all the Willys fans for their much appreciated suggestions, ideas and help. I look forward to the day when I can return the favor, but until then I owe you. “
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400
“230 Jeep Tornado 6cly,T90 trans with Warn OD,Warn elet. winch,roll bar cage, rebuilt 65 Vet cross flow radiator with remote filler yank needs to be installed . Have owned since 1965 time for new owner and some TLC. Runs OK”
Gerald forwarded this example of a Tornado in a beautiful truck.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
Not a bad price given it runs.
“1948 Jeep Willy’s – 4×4 off road vehicle, and street legal, currently not registered. Does not need SMOG, Drives fantastic. CAMO paint, great for weekend get aways.
Needs parking brake, and a little bit of TLC. Comes with attached Tow hitch.”
UPDATE: Was $17,000. **SOLD**
It looks in great shape.
“1948 Willy’s Jeepster, good condition, in running shape. Has had engine work done in past year. Top and interior are in good shape. Paid $17,500, put in $2,000. Make an offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
It the top is in good shape and it runs, then this looks like a good price.
“chevy 350 eng.,400automatic trany,411 rear, and trades are welcome”
And, it runs on propane!
“A 1946 willys ice racer it has a 350 chevy motor in it it runs on propain. call (720) 937-3417 Dean”
It’s a little funky, but solid.
“This is a nice old willys jeep I have had it for about 10 years, it runs but the carburater needs tuned up it. I am selling it to make room in my shop I just dont need it anymore. If you have any question about it you can call me at (812)870-8495. Shipping is up to the buyer. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000
Here’s a very nice and nearly original FC-150.
“1961 FC 150 WILLIES PICKUP NEW REBUILT ENGINE, NEW CRANKSHAFT, PISTONS, RINGS, BEARINGS, CAMSHAFT AND GEARS. ALSO VLVE HARD SEATS. TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER BOX RESEALED. OVER DRIVE ON TRANSMISSION AND WHEEL LOCKING HUBS. NEW BRAKES, WHEELS ND TIRES. HAS POWER STEERING. DRIVES GOOD. THE TRUCK HAS NO RUST.”
This has been family owned since 1957.
“1952 willys pickup chrome is refinished body is repainted has the original trans transfer case and differentials has v-6 1965 buick engine 54000 original miles on body extra parts trans is out because it needs a clutch truck has been in my family since 1957 I cant aford to finish it I have too many other projects. I have a 350 small block 350 trans tranfer case setup and ford 9inch rear and dana front diffs if wanted for a small amount. That was my original intensions for the truck. I will deliver up to 25 miles if needed. I can be called at 708 372 7352”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/1621603781.html
Here’s a couple trucks that must be sold. Make an offer.
“2 willys jeep trucks. 52 in decent shape, take little work to get running. Fresh rebuilt engine swapped in, new wiring harness not finished. Front axle broken with good replacement on second truck. Rear axle is a more rare timken heavy duty. No title for 52 truck originally form MT and all stock. 53 truck in worse shape. No engine, good cab. Bed is savable. Everything still there except engine and firewall is cut out by previous owner. Must have had a larger engine in it. Bought it for parts but could make a good truck with some work. You could make one good truck with axle from second or fix the axle and make one good stock truck and a good modified truck with newer drivetrain! Neat project, some extra parts come with it all. Call 317-319-6451 and ask for Brandon. Need to have them gone, make me an offer! Pic is of the 52 when it was sitting outside for a couple of days. Other than about two weeks, it has been stored in-doors for the 14 years I have had it! Very little rust on anything except the beds on these trucks!”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1623404185.html
It appears lots of foundation work has been done on this. I’m assuming that the pic on the upper right has been thrown away.
“1949 Willy’s JEEP CJ-3A restoration project car for sale. Found in farmers field in New Mexico where retoration started, then moved to FL. Body was a throw away, but have the grill and all instruments. Frame has been repaired and repainted. Axles, gearbox, transmission, brakes, and steering rebuilt. Has new military replica tires. Engine complete, but needs to be rebuilt.”
http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/cto/1623494330.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
No engine or tranny.
“its a 1948 Willys. no engine, no tranny, or transfer case. It does have the original axles and windshield frame and 4 spare tires. Only $ 500.00.”
This will “run with a little work”. And some duct tape; and some bailing wire; and a welder …
“1948 Willys jeep. Will run with a little work. Has a new flathead 4 cy motor that I put in several years ago and just never finished. Will turn over and try to fire just a timing issue I believe. Has new tires all the way around. Thanks for looking Call 828-606-7791 before 9 pm have the title in hand”
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/1623005077.html
This might be a good find for someone.
“clean, no box, runs, great project call mike 419-439-4336”
http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/1624036940.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
It looks pretty good from the passenger side.
“VERY RARE… All original 1962 Willys Wagon 4×4, Flat Head 6 cyl eng (runs like a dream), three stick transfer case, Heater works, lights work, wipers work, 4×4 works … It does need restored, it has rust, but not bad for the year, The frame has NO RUST! $3000.00 – OBO. It also comes with a extra flat head willys motor and a service manual.
email with any questios. I check my email often.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3300. Needs wiring.
(11/30/09) “Great Project Original engine with good tires (with spare), rollbar, newer rear seat, new wiring harness (needs installed), snap on cover with doors, tow bar.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(02/10/10) I love the old top. The rest looks a bit rough.
“I have owned this Willys for the last 38 year it has always been garaged. We have had many years of fun with our Willys Hunting, Fishing, and trail riding. The engine was updated to a 1965 chevy 327 2V. in the late 70’s. Saganaw steering box, 12 Volt electrical, heater, 60’s T-bird bucket seats, Winch, and a Custom towing rig attached to the Willys.”
I’m updating the site tonight, so expect a few oddities and probably few posts this evening.
Thanks — Dave
Here’s a short article about a Veteran of WWII named Mr. M C White. He was assigned a Jeep with only 7 miles on it during the war and proceeded to drive it for 3 years, through battles all over Europe. I don’t see a period at the end of the last sentence, so I suspect this article might be longer than it appears?
This article is from the front page of the July 19, 1946 issue of the Mt. Pleasant, Ia, Newspaper [The Mt. Pleasant News]. Thanks to Bruce for the article.
UPDATE: Was $4800. **SOLD**
“59 Willys Wagon. Very clean body. Drivetrain. 14 bolt chevy 8 lug rear axle 4.10 gears with detroit locker. Front axle chevy 10 bolt 8 lug with lock right. superwinch hubs. Tires. 13/36.16 interco super swampers 60 to 70 % tread on american racing Atlas wheels. custom built traction bar on rear axle. Engine: 360 dodge, 9.5 pistons, crane 272 dur cam, double valve springs, offy intake, Carter AFB 4bbl carb,high volume oil pump, double roller timing set, chevy cross flow radiator, 900cca battery, 140 amp gm alternator, electric cooling fan, electric windshield wipers converted from vacuum type. Trans. 727 torqueflight with less than 2000 miles, 2500 stall converter, full manual shift valve body. transfer case np 203. 1350 series rear drive shaft w/CV front drive shaft also like new, High back bucket front seats and rear bench seat, seats 5 comfortably am/fm CD with 4 speakers. CB radio with external speaker. all electical has been re done, all componants are on relays. tinted glass in all but driver/passenger windows and windshield, windshield glass is new. Warn 8000 lb winch with roller fairhead, custom front and rear bumpers, cargo box in rear bolted down. 35/1250 16.5 spare tire mounted inside with quick release. fender flares.”
Gerald spotted these old school rims.
“15×7 wide 5 on 5 1/2″ bolt pattern Fit Dodge Trucks and vans,Ford and Jeep $200 for 4.”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/1621049677.html
