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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
“new chevy 350 motor , 350 trans, 10×15 cragar ss rims brand new,mickey thompson I tires n50-15, 3.5 lowering blocks, all chevy drive train”
UPDATE: Still Available
“This is a great project vehicle that I just don’t have time to work on. It has been parked for many years in hopes of restoring it. The last time we tried to start it up, the engine (a big block chevy engine) started fairly easily so it is my hope that it would run with a tune-up. The body is in pretty good shape with some surface rust. If you are looking for a Willy’s to restore to original, this isn’t the one for you as some modifications (diamond plating, different engine, seats) have been made. I have quite a few parts and accessories – tune-up parts, new (gently used) tires, a new hood and tail gate, etc. call Ian at 206-853-1392”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
Between the PTO Winch, the rims, the windshield – glass -wipers, there appears to be plenty of value here.
“1951 CJ3A Willys Jeep, 6 cylinder,PTO winch, Aluminum rims, Needs lots of work.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
“first production run, original running gear, runs and drives great, $3500.00 obo or possible trade for boat or 4×4 truck”
Yep, tomorrow is September 19, International Talk like a Pirate Day. How did this great holiday begin? The story is it began with a couple of guys on a racquetball court when they spontaneously slipped into piratese. Following the match, having had more fun than ever, they decided there needed to be a ‘Talk like a pirate day’. So, on June 6, 1995, they arbitrarily decided to make September 19 (a day picked because nothing else happened on that day) the magic day.
All they needed now was a spokesperson, someone to inform the masses. Who better, they thought, then Dave Barry. Well, it took 7 years, but they finally got Dave’s attention and he wrote a column about their unique holiday.
This looks like a great price on this jeep. Get this while it lasts ….
“EXCELLENT CONDITION, RUNS GOOD CALL 231-590-6093”
UPDATE: Probably sold.
It’s got a fiberglass body. This looks to be a pretty good price.
“NICE LITTLE JEEP. FIBERGLASS TUB, DAUNTLESS 226 V-6 MOTOR, (LOTS OF POWER), 4WD AND MORE. CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800.
It’s got some big tires.
“1948 Jeep Willy (CJ2a), Fiberglass tub, new top, Ford 302 3speed, 8k winch, 35 BFG MT w/ 70% tread, seperate set of 31×10.50×15 w/ 80% tread, Need to get rid of it!!!!!! $3800 OBO bring reasonable offers, Will consider partial trades for good a 4wheeler only,”
This looks in very good shape. As you can see by the gauges, it’s not perfectly restored.
“1953 WILLY JEEP!! FULLY RESTORED, WELL-KEPT, VERY CLEAN, ITS A MUST SEE……ONE OF ITS KIND!!! ONLY SERIOUS INQUIRIES PLEASE!!!!”
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/1374582768.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400.
Here’s a running CJ-5, plus a parts jeep, plus a plow. Looks like a deal to me.
“I have two Willy’s for sale. One runs need tlc the other is for parts. Comes with a plow.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
This looks good for $1000.
“I have a 1952 flat fender willys jeep for sale. Needs to be finished, lots of new parts.Motor overhauled, 1000.00 OBO.”
This is a project.
“46 Willys CJ2A Column Shift + Extra Parts, Runs and drives – Body is rusted, Original 6 Volt System, Brand new Top never used, Lockout Hubs / 4 wheel drive works fine, Flathead 4 engine purrs perfectly, EXTRA PARTS, frame sandblasted and primed, spare engine + engine parts, Radiator, Springs, Transmission and Transfer Case, Email me for more pictures”
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1373173400.html
These look good for the price. You might be them for less. I’m not sure if these are still available or not as the ad was posted Aug 27.
“We bought a house and in the attic was a Willys jeep in parts. We have no idea what year. If interested let me know and we can figure out what else is there. MAKE AN OFFER!!! Hood 30.00 OBO, Tailgate sale pending 50.00, 2 Rims 5.00 each 2 lights 5.00 each speedometer 10.00, Grill 45.00 OBO”
http://annarbor.craigslist.org/pts/1346151021.html
There looks like a few useable items.
“willys military jeep— some parts missing, body in pretty rough shape– no engine or drive train, but have them if interested”
http://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/1352371012.html
Well, this is cool. I’ve never seen one of these before.
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This 12 Volt Electric Winch came off a 1963 Willy’s CJ 5 and works well. It was made by City Engineering INC, Indianapolis, Indiana. Serial No. 79912. This is an authentic winch and would enhance the look of any jeep. For questions or to arrange a time to see this winch, please call Ralph at 517-582-1104″
http://lansing.craigslist.org/pts/1374262504.html
This sure looks in great condition for the price.
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A GREAT FLATFENDER, THIS IS THE ONE. FLATHEAD 4 PROFESSIONALLY REBUILT 5 YEARS AGO. GARAGE KEPT, DRIVEN WEEKLY. A REAL HEADTURNER”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1372276807.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
You’ll need a BIG trailer, but it looks like it might be a good deal if the frames are straight and if you have the space to store all this.
“Four actual jeep frames- one title. One nearly complete flat fender willy’s minus motor. The 72 cj is missing the front fenders and motor- maybe more?? A jeep motor from the same era is included- it did run when it was removed and has been stored inside. Trannys, transfer cases, extra hoods grills windshields- lots of good usable jeep parts. One of the frames is a cj with a lift kit the other is a willy’s. Also included is a bell housing to fit a 350 chevy motor to a jeep tranny, and a hood and grill from a 70’s mail jeep.”
These look pretty rough.
“3 willys jeeps, one is an m38 body is rusted out have title, not running, 98% complete
The other two I am not sure of the year. not complete, no title, 3 motors and some extra parts would like to sell all for $2500.00 obo”http://www.ewillys.com/wp-admin/post-new.php
http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/1377861928.html
Here’s a plow.
“72” plow for a willys jeep cj2a also includes frame rail braces for mounting and hydraulics for original 4cyl to lift the plow… send an email for more info. $500 or best offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.
2 bodies and parts for only $200? It’s worth a closer look.
“I have a 1947 and 1948 Willys Jeep Bodies CJ2A, no front grill, otherwise complete. I am asking $200 for both bodies combined. . I will entertain a trade for something of equal value.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
No rear bars on the cage? Otherwise looks good.
“1954 Jeep rebuilt 305 chevy,muncie 4 speed, warn overdrive, pwr steering and brks, soft top, winch, 33” tires and more. $6500 or trade enclosed car trailer, camp trailer, hot rod”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3400.
Given the new paint, trailer and new top, this looks like it might be a good deal.
“1955 Willy’s Jeep with Military Trailer. All original. New soft top. New paint $3,400. The pictures look kind of orange but the jeep is Red.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
This looks in great shape and includes a Warn OD and a winch. The top looks excellent. I’d say this is a good price, except for that bad piston.
“Stock Running Gear, F Head 134 ci, T 90, T 18 transfercase with Warn OD. Have Bad piston in the jeep. Have new moter, if I install price goes up. Newer Best top, good seats. New Wipers. Great hunting Jeep. 101″ wheel base so rides nice and lots of room inside. I would keep but have too many jeeps and Wife says sell one. These jeeps are pretty rare the Forest Service only bought these a couple years, notice flat top fender wells on back. Would be a real nice restoration project, or just drive it and enjoy.”
UPDATE: Steff notes in the comments below that the gas line has been fixed. As I mentioned below, the gas line broke prior to my visit so I wasn’t able to hear the engine run. Was listed at $3000.
See another example of the miner hood ornament here.
My son Karson and I drove to Wanship to check out this CJ-3B. The jeep is located high up on a hill overlooking the rockport Reservoir — the view was worth the trip alone.
While checking out this jeep, I snapped some pics and talked with Darrel and Arne. If you call on this jeep, you’ll be emailing Arne’s wife, then meeting up with one or more of the three to look it over. So, that’s just to clarify if you get confused about whom are are dealing with. The actual owner of the jeep is Darrel.
On this day, I didn’t get to listen to the jeep start as one of the gas lines had sprung a leak at one of the places where the gas line is clamped. This caused some gas to leak into the garage which stank up the garage pretty good. At the time of our visit, the garage was nearly fume free, but we didn’t want to take a chance so we rolled the jeep out of the garage. You can see the end of the line sticking out from underneath the passenger side of the jeep.
While this CJ-3B does have some wear, you can easily see this was a classic 80s flattie, especially with the padded rollbar. Darrel said that this jeep lived much of it’s life in the Tahoe area, and it looks like it was built for the trail. I forgot to ask about the differential ratio and whether it had posi/lockers in either differential.
One of the more unusual features was the emergency brake (at least I have never seen this mod before). The emergency brake is located very nearly where you’d install an overdrive shifter, and looks like one too, but instead has a button on the top of the shifter. To engage the emergency brake (located on the back of the dana 18) you pull the lever towards you. To release it, I believe (didn’t test it) you push the button on top and it releases. I really liked this idea and think I’ll try to implement something simlar for my back emergency brakes.
Karson’s evaluation was “it was cool”, which was followed by ideas about where we could go jeeping once I got the roll cage put on the jeep. Then he said, “Dad, just let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do to help you with your jeep museum project”. I think he’s got the jeep sickness 🙂
The front of this jeep has a Miner hood ornament, though the miner’s pan has fallen off (Darrel sill has the pan though). I did a quick search on Miner hood ornaments. According to this thread, “from 72-86 there were specials built for different states and promos. You can research online through books written by Jim Allen.”
“1953 WILLYS JEEP – HIGH HOOD, 350 Chevy Engine, 4 – Speed Transmission / 4 Wheel Drive. 4 Point Harness Seat Belts, Tilt Steering Wheel, Ragtop + Side Doors + back seat, Padded Leather Seat Covers, Chrome Wheels, Holley Headers, Mickey Thompson Baja Tires, MOAB READY-Come See for Yourself!, Legend has it this Jeep won some title in the Rubicon Run, and was featured in a Hot Rod Jeep Magazine, + it has a cool Miner dude for a hood ornament”
http://stgeorge.craigslist.org/cto/1366557486.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
This appears in great shape.
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Very nice 1947 Willys CJ2A, small block chevy, turbo 350 automatic transmission, full rhino lined inside, everything painted and powder coated. I will consider trade for things of equal value or cash to make the difference,. Let me know what you got.”
