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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
“Let me know what you have or if you have seen one for sale in WA, OR or ID. Thanks for your help.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“1952 M38A1 Willys military jeep. This unit has been completely refurbished top to bottom. All components are new or refurbished. 24 Volt electrical system. Deep Water fording equipped, including all sealed electrical components and intake and exhaust above roofline. All original, no modifications from stock. Matching 1/4 ton trailer.”
The starting price isn’t too bad.
“This is my 1948 CJ2A that I bought recently. I have decided to sell it for I found a new project to restore. This jeep has the rare transfercase PTO. It has the rear gearbox mounted on the rearend. It works great the driveshaft and box. I have a water pump that mounts to the rear gear box. A box alone sold recently $475 and the shaft $175 and pto for $250. The engine runs like a champ. purrs like a kitten. Has 40 psi at idle and 60 psi when running (see photo). Has new starter selonoid and is 12 volt. Headlights and taillight work and the chrome rings are the best ive seen. The transmission and transfercase work grear also. tires are old 7.00 x 16 and look good. steers good….”
Could use a little body work? That’s a bit of an understatement.
“53 WILLYS HI TOP CJ3B RUNS GOOD 327 CHEVY SMALL BLOCK, ELECTRIC FAN, POWER STEERING GREAT FOR A ROCK CRAWLER. COULD USE A LITTLE BODY WORK TO BE PERFECT OR TAKE HER OUT JUST LIKE SHE IS…FRIST 2900 TAKES HER…E-MAIL OR CALL ME RICHARD 951-795-5734”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/1488906540.html
Josh sent over some pics of a very rare WW2 US Navy Converto T6 Trailer. Josh is curious to know if any other readers have or know of these trailers. I’ll be happy to set aside some space for Converto trailer owners to gather and share information.
Also, he’s got another trailer for sale on eBay (Converto Airborne Dump Trailer — see post below this one).
Josh writes, “Here are some pictures of my WW2 US Navy Converto T6 trailer I mentioned to you a while back. I found it here in Boise, though it was never advertised for sale. It is almost identical to a more well known Bantam t3 or a Willys MBT. During the war there were a number of companies producing nearly identical trailers for the military. The only notable difference between my MBT or T3 and the Converto T6 are a different brake hand set up, dataplate, and, in the case of my trailer, a ball hitch that is stamped USN 1944. (My hitch is different from the two other Converto T6s I’ve heard about — They both have the standard military lunettes) The data plate was originally riveted to my trailer but the past owner removed it to paint it grey again with spray paint. The under side of my trailer has what I believe to be the original paint and some yellow stenciling that has shipping info/load info. I plan to fully restore and hold onto this T6.
Converto also produced a T7 (same 1/4 ton trailer as the MBT/T3/T6 but with a tailgate) and a Converto Airborne Dump Trailer which is a 1/2 ton but used with the jeep. There is really little info I can find out on either the T6 orT7, but the Dump trailers do have a lot of info available including a military TM. I have had a few Converto Airborne Dump Trailers. They are very hard to find as it is estimated only about 6500 where produced. I’m unsure how many T6/T7 were produced. Not very many based on how few are still around. Maybe we can find a few more with your readers??”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
This might be a reasonable price. It looks pretty good. I can check it out if anyone’s interested.
“this is a very solid neat old jeep . it has been set up very nicely with a small block chevy everything done right . IT HAS A EARLY TO MID 60S 283 IN IT. the body is very straight with very little rust. the chrome grill strips are even in very good shape it is a 4×4 a sun roof has been profesionly put in {good or bad ???} even the original wood slats are in very good shape 2000 OBO OBO TRADE FOR HUNTING THINGS OR ???? ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
I’m not sure if the price is a random number or if the seller will take $500 for both.
“1942 Ford GPW & Jeep CJ. Both for one money. No reasonable offer refused. NO TITLES. Being sold as parts donors. What you do from there is up to you. GPW has combat rims. CJ has overdrive. Both radiators missing. Drive train conditon is unknown. Email for phone number.”
Here’s a stainless tailgate.
“I have a stainless tailgate made to fit early jeeps, CJ, Willys. It is brushed stainless with polished highlights. Very rare piece. $475+shipping. Brian”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/1486118632.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
Lots of upgrades on this CJ-2A.
“48 WILLYS JEEP FOR SALE 6000.00 OBO NICE JEEP WITH NEW 383 STROKER POWER STEERING ,FRONT DISK BREAKS ,AIR LOCKERS FRONT& REAR AND 8000 LB WINCH ALSO NEW TIRES AND WEELS.”
No pics. Might be interesting …
“1946 Jeep CJ2A been in garage for 12 years needs work. Has 1975 Buick V6 (steel block) 1975 transmission & transfer case , 1975 Chev 3/4 ton front end cut down to fit 538 gears 66 spline detroit lockers built by TC’s in Kent never been run ,new 3rd member 1975 jeep 538 gears 66 spline detroit lockers never been run. Has a warn 8 thousand pound winch. Also extra 1975 Buick V6 torbo charged steel block .Tires are new.”
UPDATE: Jim pointed out that this is a CJ-5. I was so captivated by the yellow light on the top that I made the mistake of trusting the seller on this one.
No reserve with a starting price of $500. Think of it as a plow +some parts.
“This is what I believe to be a 1962 Willys Jeep I say believe because I am not sure of the year. I do know its a Military Willys with military spec tires. The jeep ran about five years ago but has been laying around for awhile. The cab and plow were added about fifteen years ago plow works with a electric hydraulic piston and worked well five years ago. Body has some rust and would be an ambitous project but a lot of great parts. Can help load must be trailered no title but a Bill Of Sale will be given at Pick Up.”
UPDATE: Was $3000. **SOLD**
“Not sure the year, the pink slip shows model yr 1943 – year first sold 1947. It runs great has a 4 cyl. 3 speed trans, 31 inch tires. it looks great, it current on registration 5/10, needs new gas gauge and windshield wipers, other then that everything works, 3000.00 firm serious inqueries only, if interested I will email pics-having problems downloading,”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1000
This is missing a tranny and tc, but does have some later model running gear with 410 gears. There might be some value here.
“1957 willys $1200 obo has 4.3 carberated setting in it, but no tranny or transfer case, and no interior. has good dana 44 in the rear and a dana 30 in front, 410 gears trust axles. please do not email it is not mine. call mike @ 218-731-2321 for any questions”
http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/1487051729.html
I’ve seen lots of pics of modified vehicles that crawl the slickrock of Southern Utah; so. it’s a nice change to see these two classic jeeps cover the trails without issue.
Randall writes, I thought maybe some other old school jeepers might like to see a few photos of a recent club outing to Moab. The jeeps did great and the scenery was absolutely awesome. The “slickrock” on “Fins&Things” and “Hell’s Revenge” trails was amazing.
The M38 is a 1952, all stock with four banger, T-90, and Dana 44 with 5:38’s. The other is a ’52 3A. Also bone stock with Dana 41. The only upgrade on it is 11″ brakes and 12v. This was our first trip, but probably won’t be our last. We went the first week of Nov. and hit great weather by luck. We’d hoped to have more jeeps make it but too many conflicts for everyone. Had a blast with just four of us in the two jeeps. They climbed just about anything a sane, middle aged man would need to climb and the gears made descents very doable with little need for much braking. HOWEVER, I was glad the brakes were in very good condition when we first went down some of the trails.
I finally got a chance to get Lost Biscuit onto the dirt today (Saturday). One of the unique aspects of Boise is that the surrounding foothills have been reserved for recreation. There are areas for hiking, walking dogs, biking, motor biking and four wheeling. One of the quickest ways to reach the foothills is to head north on 8th avenue from downtown. It takes all of 5 minutes or so to reach hiking and biking areas. It’s about 15 minutes to hit the motorized offroad areas.
My son Karson was with me. It was his first off roading experience. We were only out about an hour or so, as I’m being careful to push the bounds of the jeep slowly to let everything ‘settle’ into place.
On the positive side, the suspension is as I could have hoped. It’s firm enough for the corners, yet handles the bumps well. It’s a step up from my first suspension, which was a step up from the early jeeps I drove. We wound up the hill, took some side roads, tested out low range and four wheel drive.
On the negative side, I’ve still got a little oil that appears to be the result of valve covers that aren’t quite sealed correctly, so I’ll have to take them off to see what’s happening. Here’s some pics before we got muddy.
This is a pic facing west. Those foothills are all part of the foothill recreation system.
Here’s Karson with the hills and hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, four wheel drive trails, and the Bogus Basin Ski area behind him.
In this southern facing image you can see the City of Boise to the left and the entire Treasure Valley filling the background. I can’t say for sure what the pole is, other than a modern day totem of some kind?
A reader named Chuck is looking for a CJ-2A body in the Seattle Area. If you have one or know of someone, you can email him at chuckholl@aol.com. Thanks!
I feel very fortunate to have received a variety of old documents, newspaper clippings, and images from the 40s and 50s courtesy of a reader named Bruce. I’ve been digging through and organizing the information. Hopefully, readers will find them useful and interesting!
For example, here’s a electronic version of a 1956 Service Bulletin that explains how the serial numbering system works on vehicles built from Willys built between 1951-1954. I’ve got roughly 30 or more old service bulletin’s I’ll be sharing for the next few months. In this case, I have posted an image of the first page below. HERE’S A LINK TO A PDF OF THE WHOLE BULLETIN.
Service Bulleting, Willys Motors, 328
This has a very unusual roll bar.
“This jeep is a 1946 Willys Jeep with all original body. The jeep belongs to a family member, and I am selling it for them. The last time the motor was running was about 6 years ago. There was nothing wrong with the motor then, it just sat and was never started again. The jeep has been owned by the same person for the last 20 years (since march 14, 1989). When the jeep was purchased it had new tires put on it, and was freshly painted, the same tires are still on the jeep. When it was parked 6 years ago, it was parked in a barn. There were horses in the barn that could reach part of the jeep, they nibbled on the top and one of the seats, therefore we took the top off and threw it out. The jeep sat in the barn untill 3 years ago when it was moved outside, where it sits today. The odometer reads 00220, but does not work, actual mileage is unknown….”
John forwarded me some pics from the August Flat Fender Frenzy. You can view more pics here. Here’s a link to pics from previous years.
John writes, “Our FFF was held aug. 14-16, at Lost Valley Jeep, Bainbridge Ohio. 15 flat fenders lined up for a Saturday trail ride. Jester Hill Grill was our feed’n hole. We camped at Pike Lake State Park.”
This is John’s CJ-3A named Brownie. Here are some closeups. You can see the whole jeep here. And, we saw the whole family here.
The first pic is the vintage award he received from the Lost Valley Jeep Ralley Oct. 10-12. There were 65 Jeeps, 3 of them Willys.
This chair was customized for John’s Wife:
UPDATE: *SOLD** Was on eBay.
This MB sounds like it has a story.
“HEY CHECK OUT THIS BEAUTY, WILLYS JEEP, SECOND WORLD WAR 1941 ERA. WAS ORIGINALY USED BY THE YANKS TO FIGHT THE SPANISH ON THE PHILIPPINE ISLAND OF LEYTE, THEN WAS USED IN P.N.G AND STILL HAS P.N.G NUMBER PLATE….AND BULLET HOLES IN DASH BOARD…. IT STILL STARTS AND RUNS AND BLOWS NO SMOKE….THE GUY I BOUGHT IT FROM ASSURED ME DRIVE TRAIN IS IN WORKING ORDER…I HAVE STARTED IT BUT NOT DRIVEN IT….SERIOUS POTENTIAL FOR A FULL RESTO JOB….ITS 68 YEAR OLD ORIGINAL AND COMPLETE, LESS A COUPLE OF BODY HANDLES, HAS ALL ORIGINAL ENGINE AND RUNNING GEAR….ENGINE STAMP IS MB….”
This looks nice. It’s got a few mods. Note the handwinch in the last pic.
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A. The Jeep has been in dry New Mexico its entire life and is 99% rust free. The I purchased the Jeep in 1997 from an elderly gentleman here in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He owned it since 1972, and he bought it from the original owner. I have many records with some registration records dating back to 1954. It has always been garaged, and is in excellent condition. I have updated/upgraded some of the features including: new top, roll cage, am/fm cassette mounted under the dash and speakers mounted under the rear seat, 12V electrical system, 11″ brakes, 2 1/2 inch Rancho lift, CV joint custom rear driveshaft …”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Here’s a mud truck minus the motor.
“1953 Willys mud truck.I have raced and owned this truck for two years and put alot of time and money in it but have decided to sell with everything minus motor.There are alot of new parts just put on this last year.First off the truck is in good shape with no rusted panels or floors.I put new plexiglass in it about 2 months ago.I do have the original glass if wanted.The truck is on a 1978 blazer frame. Dana 44 front with new spool just installed this past season.Also had new upper and lower ball joints this year.Warn hubs and solid ujoints in all axles and drive shafts.Rear is gm 14 bolt with locker.Adjustable ladder bars with chrome moly rod ends.Rearend has pinion brake and front disc brakes.Front has cut 38.5 super swamper boggers and rear has cut 39.5 super swamper boggers….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
This appears highly modified.
“302 ford v-8 ford truck trans new jeep transfer dana 44 axel.”
This is a nice looking truck with a low mileage engine.
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1951 Willys-Overland station wagon, 31,200 miles on the engine. Originally from Colorado used for every day driving. Has a Flathead 6, 3 speed with overdrive column shift. Very solid body, recently finished the headliner inside, there’s a small crack on the rear driver side window, and the speedometer gave out this August. I drive about 200 miles a month on it. if you have questions feel free to call or email me. (734) 731-4353 . It’s ready to drive home to a new owner I’m just tired of this wagon and need a new classic to drive.”
