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UPDATE: I added this post in January of last year with just the single image (the first one below). Today, David pointed me to the Tahiti-pacifique.com website that has a few more images, which follow the first image. You can learn more about these pics at that site.
(01/31/09) Robert pointed me to a collection of Life Magazine photos of old jeeps hosted at Google. Click on the photo and then click on it again to see all kinds of details.
Published in the U.S. for 96 years, under a few different names, Argosy was a sometimes weekly, sometimes monthly Men’s literary magazine with topics and purposes that varied over its existence. Always literary, sometimes totally fiction and sometimes part fiction, part fact and, near the end, soft porn. I’ve never personally read the magazine, but Bob found the issue with the cover below and forwarded me the link to the image shown below. Wikipedia notes that at one point, Argosy was associated with “the men’s adventure pulp genre of “true” stories of conflict with wild animals or wartime combat”. In the case of the issue below, I think it managed to combine ‘wartime’, ‘conflict’ and ‘wild animals’.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It looks pretty stock and doesn’t look all the bad. I can’t tell if it runs or not.
“My dad has this cool Willy’s pickup. It is complete and an ideal restoration project.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This runs. It might be a good price, given it runs. Note the wood slat seats.
“Post world war II Willys Jeep. Runs good. Not a show truck but good farm or hunting camp ride. $1500 obo. Possible Trade for farm equipment”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.
Oh yeah .. it’s a project.
“i have a 1948 jeep willys that has a clean title and is all original except the old gm engine in it. it had good frame and drive train need a tub really that it. would make a cool little toy for the woods or street $650 obo”
Here’s a plow.
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Meyer plow set up off my 63 Willy’s Jeep, may fit others. Plow has an electric winch assembly that was working when I removed from my jeep. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.”
http://syracuse.craigslist.org/pts/1546836452.html
This seems a bit pricey given the condition of the project.
“1950 willy’s truck cab that is chopped with custom built box frame. Speed way drop front axle kit. Rear semi elliptical springs and original willys axle. Needs steering set up has reverse corvair mount and steering link. May consider trade for Amc car or jeep wagoneer, fox body, some ford or a built sbchevy engine. Want to get something equal value. I have a title but it needs to have an id plate made for it. Email if interested, thanks shawn”
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/1546523089.html
This is a running CJ-5 with an old school top (very hard to find), nice rims, new fenders, v8 and sm465. This might have some good value.
“This is my 1963 Jeep CJ-5. It has a Chevy 350 v8 engine with a Chevy sm465 four speed with granny low manual transmission, Dana 18 transfer case connected by an Advance Adapter conversion adapter. It have custom made driveshafts, a 4 inch trailmaster lift and shocks with Conferr 1.25 inch lift shackles. It has stock rears with 5.38s in them and a dana 44 out back. The transfercase was lowered using a Rancho lowering kit. The steering has been updated but needs to be finished to use a saginaw box and a gm column. The engline and trans were rebuilt with low miles years ago but its been sitting for ten years and needs some going over. The clutch is brand new and doesnt have a mile on it. All the brake and fuel lines have been re run and are new. It has headman headers with glasspacks. Exhaust needs to be finished. it will need the clutch to be hooked up to the pedal and a radiator. There is no grill in the pick but I have one with no rot. The floors have been replaced and there is no rot on the body. The body was off of a 75 I believe. The fenders were new replacements . It has a poly replacement gas tank. It will need a master cylinder and booster. It has custom skid plates under the ubolts. Mustang Seats. A very rare bestop fastback top in very good condition. I have a dash with all the gauges in it that goes with it. The tailgate was replaced but has some minimal surface rust. Diamond plate rockers are included. She is sitting on 35 inch bfg mud terrains on American racing Outlaw Rims. Tires are dry and will need replaceing. This Jeep is near completion and will make somebody a great project. I just dont have the time to finish it right now. Feel free to ask any questions. Matt Wrangler not included lol”
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/1549625790.html
The seller has attempted to be honest in noting that while it might look similar to a Maverick Wagon, that look was not original. That said, the suggestion of using NADA as a guide for pricing this suggests the seller may have an unrealistic price in mind.
“1960 Willy’s Jeep Rear Wheel Drive Station Wagon / 83,000 Original Miles / MUST SELL BEFORE 1-20-10 FOR BRO
• 83,000 original miles
• Original 4 Cylinder Flat Head Engine
• Three speed manual w. overdrive [original 60’s Jeep transmission, not original to this car]
• Custom ‘Maverick’ paint and side trim package [‘period’ but not original]
• Chrome grill and hood ornament
• Excellent heater/defroster
• High quality contemporary AM/FM radio w. cassette and four speakers
Third owner, in excellent restored condition until stored outside on dry asphalt for four years. He now needs a new home where he can have the following:
• Valve job
• Repair of a leaking brake line and a new battery
• Replacement of lower door panels, rocker panels, the hinge and skirt for the lower tail-gate, the body mounts … all readily available at reasonable cost
• A fresh repaint
In the last picture you will see Willy as he appeared prior to going into storage … and to return him to that condition … the above is all he needs to keep his next family smiling for another 20+ years.
Look at Willy’s low original mileage, his excellent condition above the rocker panels, and the NADA values and other Jeeps on the internet … then make a reasonable offer … and Willy can be yours!”
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/1551486982.html
UPDATE: Both **SOLD**
This seller has several vehicles for sale. No pics yet with the DJ-3A
“1956 Willys Dispatcher DJ3A for sale. Has a 340 buick Engine and has a 400 T. H. Trans. Asking 5000.00 or best offer.”
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1950 Willys Jeep Sedan Delivery. 4-Wheel Drie. Buick V-6 Engine. Asking 6000. 00″
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“1947 Willy’s Jeep Pick up for sale. Chevy Drive Train. Was Rebuilt around 1970. Asking 5000.00 or best offer. Any questions please call 203-266-5050. Ask for Bernie.”
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/1551408240.html
This is one of several automobiles the seller has for sale.
“1964 willeys jeep. steel top &doors. real nice frame. runs and moves . 4cyl. has plow with hydrolic lift and manual angle. this jeep had been sitting and needs work. $695. money talks. Call the owner Ray @ 802-933-2830 leave a message if not home.”
http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/1548477299.html
Here’s a good price on a never-installed passenger fender.
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46-52 CJ2A, CJ3A, M38 passenger side fender. Reproduction solid never installed. 603-783-1209″
http://nh.craigslist.org/pts/1549231809.html
UPDATE: The seller has added a trailer into the deal
(01/09/09) It looks like there might be some rust on the driver’s side, but hard to tell for sure from the pic.
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1958 Willys CJ3B, original engine, runs good, new gas tank, steering wheel, speedometer, wiper motor, wheels seat belts, roll bar…everything is mecanically good and everything works…I drive it on the road…it has some body rust but otherwise is solid. 704-902-0121, 704-878-9661”
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1551028113.html
I think at least some of these images are from Israel? If not, I believe they are from that general area.
The first one might be the newest. I’m not sure if the grilles and fenders are armored or not, but most certainly appear heavy duty.
Note how thin and tall the tires are on this jeep.
Now, that seat below can’t be comfortable for long drives!
In the two pics below, the people look like they are from ‘Rat Patrol, The Reality Series’. I think either the jeep in this first pic is a 1948 or the image was taken in 1948?
Searching for something else, I discovered Chris Kelley’s blog and his new Willys: a 1956 DJ-3A with 4wd. I’ve seen enough DJ-3As with 4wd that I asked Bruce if he knew whether any DJ-3As came with a 4wd package, but to the best of his knowledge (which is the best I know of) he said there was no 4wd option of which he was aware.
Chris writes on his website about new purchase (sept 7 09) “Yep, you’re looking at a 1956 (sort of) CJ3a (sort of) Willy’s Overland Jeep (completely!). Its sort of a 56 since that’s what the tub plate says. Its also only sort of a CJ3A since the tub plate also says its a DJ3a, which was a 2 wheel drive version made for the postal service and other delivery trucks. However, my best guess is that someone replaced the original tub with the one it has now, since this does have 4WD.”
It’s a good looking jeep, though there’s a small ding in the passenger rear, and here some pics from his site:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200
This is a blend of CJ-3A and CJ-5.
“i have for sale a 1974 cj5 frame and running gear with a 232 straight 6 motor t90 3 speed trans, and a dana20 transfer case it has a 1951 cj3a body on it its an all steel reproduction body with almost no rust. only rust on it is on front of one fender. it has a new wiring harness from painless that has not been fully hooked up, rear lights and gauges are all thats left to hook up, all wires are there coiled up in front floor. only needs minor fixes to be a great jeep. runs and drives great 4×4 works fine high and low work fine. brakes work fine. has a springe over lift with new 36″ tires got this in a trade and just have no time to finish, my loss your gain. im asking 4200 but will consider trades and reasonable offers”
This is completely disassembled. It just needs ‘alot of love’ according to the seller.
“i have a completely disassembled 1950cj3a willys it has a completely rebuilt f head motor that is stuck it was rebuilt never started and left sitting never to be turned over that was years ago but it still has alot of perfect parts that can be used it has the dana 25/27 axles the dana18 tranfer case and the double stick setup all still in good useable shape it will need new springs they are bad but i have them the tub has some rust but could be used now it does need gauges and of course alot of love but i’m selling it as a parts unit even though it does have a good title and the tags that go on it $1500 is cheap for all the parts that are here hell i even have all 4 steel wheels with it i don’t want to sell a part here or a part there i want it all or nothing so please keep that in mind and also the pictures are of it together it is now completely apart and i mean completely also the pto unit and that stupid tin roof are gone thank you.”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/1549895275.html
No pics. The motor is out.
“This is a STEAL!! We currently have the motor out of it but with it in, it is worth $6000. It would be a great investment and hobby. Email me if you have any questions.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $2750.
The seller notes there’s rust, but I can’t see much on the pics. It’s almost ready for the road, but the seller doesn’t mention what it needs. (thanks Robert!)
“1960 Willys 4X4 wagon with original continental ‘226’ 6 cyl engine, 3 spd high an low. Optional lock outs, snow plow and p.t.o. winch. The engine is an excellent factory rebuilt. Body has usual midwest rust with amateur patchs and paint. It drove excellent, but had a click in reverse. I pulled cover off trans an discovered tooth out of reverse idler gear. Have parts to fix. No time this winter. Will offer as is for $2750. Body panels available, and restored these are bringing big bucks. Will consider storing until summer if paid for.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(08/09/09) “Rebuilt 134 L-head and T-90 trans. good shape.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1950.
It needs assembly, brakes plumbed, wiring .. it’s still a project.
“I have lost interest in my project and I am looking to go another direction. Up for sale. 1947 Willy’s CJ2a. Frame/wheel base lenghtened to 100. Waggy-Dana 44 front and rear. Triangulated three link rear with coils and Ballistic 1-1/4″ joints. Waggy front springs SOA.Fuel injected 302/toploader four speed/Dana 18 transfer. Body just had some replacement panels, but still has some rust to repair if you want a trailer queen. Frame boxed. Just needs some assymbly/brakes plumbed/wiring and misc.”
This looks clean and solid.
“1949 WILLYS OVERLAND JEEPSTER FOR SALE. I spent years looking for the right one to restore, but now I have to let it go. My loss is your gain! Call 520-940-3132”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/1549400528.html
The seller will take less it sounds like. The motor isn’t stock.
“I have a 1940’s WWII era Willy’s Jeep that I got with the intentions of restoring but I do not have the time nor money to take on a project like this right now. Send me an email or give me a call (805) 905-1299 if you want to know more or would like to come take a look at it. Make me an offer and it could be yours. Thanks.”
http://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/1549762447.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
This project includes an overdrive, so this might become a good deal.
“48 Willys CJ2A,44 rear,11″ drum brakes,T-90,Dana 18,Warn Overdrive,5:38 gears,289,lots of misc. parts not shown in pics .$ Best Offer.”
Here’s a couple nice rims.
“Pair of 15×8.5 Mag Wheels. Bolt pattern 5 lug 5 and 1/2 inch spaceing (Fit Jeeps, Dodge, and Ford, 4×4 etc). Price $250 Cash for TWO Wheels.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/1544331308.html
