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UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/07/2015) I thought this had the Hudson upgrade, but it appears there is a saginaw box up front.
“I have a 1951 willys jeep cj3a.
This jeep has no rust and a really straight body.
Original 4cyl, t-90 trans dana 18 transfer case, chevy steering, everything works, clean title.
No lo-ballers or nigeria deals, I know what this is worth.”
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/6083975508.html
Just a couple posts for today … I spent yesterday morning working on my parents’ mower (an annual event). There was cursing and cussing (don’t know that there is a difference, but i uttered enough to fill both categories). After fixing a highly corroded wire and testing other parts, I finally concluded the solenoid needed replacing. I’ll be picking that up today.
I left that project for a trip to Edgewood, Washington, where I met Ron, a man selling his father-in-law’s 1991 Jeep Wrangler. Why was I looking a Wrangler? I’m helping the Vidal’s locate a newer jeep for their trip to Alaska. The price on this one was pretty good and the pictures showed well, such as this example photo:
But, in person, there were dings, scratches, and plenty of imperfections. The man I met claimed the jeep was well-cared for, yet the shift boot was sticky all over with something, the floor was very black, as if it had just been painted (and their was overspray onto the roll bar), and the battery tie down was hanging from some wires across the engine compartment from where the battery was located. Something didn’t sit well with me about the deal (the seller was even ready to drop the price, despite all the calls he said he had on it), so I passed.
From there, I dropped by Rob and Diana Stafford’s place, where I looked through some of the giveaway items that the PNW4WDA, which will become an official sponsor, donated to the Alaska Or Rust venture. There were all kinds of t-shits, sweatshirts, hoodies, drink containers, and more.
Then Diana showed me Rob’s progress on his flat fender rebuild. He was just going to do a few things to the flattie for the Alaska trip, but when he looked under the body, he realized his trail jeep needed a new one. I took a closeup look at the body’s old floor and I have to say that it was worse than Rusty’s floor! But now, with that new body, he’s definitely ahead of me!
Steve spotted this interesting photo with multiple Willys Slat Grille MBs.
“1942 PRESS PHOTO Army Armored Scout Car White Motor Co Cleveland Jeeps 4507 Measures 7 X 9 inches”
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There’s nothing like disassembly to reveal all the problems that remained unseen. Once the body came off, the realities revealed themselves.
The front cross member is cracked on the driver’s side (no surprise there — funny how I didn’t notice it with the body on it). The transmission is so packed with muck that I doubt any oil could leak through it. There are also some odd bends, like the mid cross member, which had something hit it with enough force to bend one side. Maybe the driveline broke at some point and flew up into it? Of course, there were rusty bolts, too, some which not even PB Blaster could save. At least it is getting closer to being disassembled.
The first big event was the removal of the body. I used a block and tackle to pull the body off:
This photo and caption were published in the February 1945 issue of Popular Mechanics.
Looks like a photo op.
“1945 PRESS PHOTO Road Signs From Oil Drums Guam Jeep 4473 Measures 6.25 X 8.25 inches”
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This jeep is listed as a 1951 M-38, but the body is a replacement body (one with an MB-dash, M-38 indents, and no battery box). The grill may be a 2A grille. The frame may be a 2A frame. If you look at the last photo you can see the 2A tranny cross member hanger.
“Selling a true 1951 Military Jeep Willys. M38 Jeep runs and drives good. Motor runs slick as a button. Body is 95% rust free. No dents. New battery, plugs and wires, points. This Jeep is very rare and hard to find in this shape.”
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/cto/6081532160.html
Has a variety of updates.
“1943 Willy’s Military Jeep
Ford 4 cylinder, Very good condition
4 wheel drive, hi-low range with “warn” locking hubs
(5) 15’inch centerline Mag wheels with Bridgestone tires
Body – NO rust. Sealed and painted, ’57 original color
Custom chrome front bumper, custom benches and upholstery
Custom padded roll bar with custom made snap on vinyl top
Padded floor, carpets and hood
Font end wheel alignment and steering tie rods
Electric system upgraded to 12 volt, turn signals, rear light, tachometer
AM/FM Radio, citizens band radio, ch-17 truckers/ch-19 emergency
Hitch with custom luggage rack
Original Jeep tool kit plus tools and jack
Rebuilt:
1) T-90 transmission and oversize clutch
2) Heavy duty radiator
3) Oversize mercury brakes with new wheel cylinders
Asking $13,500″
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/6079644513.html
Looks in good shape.
“1963 Willys wagon. Clean driver, all original with the addition of front disc brakes. Nice driver. All trim, factory seats, headliner. Good tires.
Minimal rust (floors were patched over) and bubbling at bottom of tailgate. Rare jeep, good driver while you restore.
Has flat head 6 cylinder with 2 broken headbolts. Does not effect the jeep at all, and these motors are notorious for this.”
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/6078696255.html
UPDATE: Was listed on eBay auction that ended 05/28 and it did not sell at that time.
Mike forwarded this ad. Seller notes the transmission is a “4 spd. semi automatic transmission” offered by Willys? Neither Mike nor I have.
“I purchased this vehicle from the original owner in Palm Beach Fla..I am the second owner,have owned it for 31 years,been mostly in storage always run and stored w/marvel mystery oil in fuel.All original including tires(special no flat tires,no dry rot cracks at all)Totally unmolested ORIGINAL.RARE 4 spd. semi automatic transmission,Maverick model.Only 2500 of this rare model originally made,and made for 2 years only.Original carpet and burlap headliner in this model only.Top speed is 78 mph hour compared to 55 mph for all other models.You will not find another one like it in original condition/almost no rust on body,undercoated from factory.Staining on paint was from wd40,oops.Runs and drives PERFECTLY.The only thing ever replaced was the radiator and water pump, just replaced last year No repairs ever,very mint and original rare model.Runs and drives perfectly.My age is why I am selling some of my vehicles, John,three 21-30 two-20 four four, for any Q’s. Many people say they have a Maverick model and do not.Very few around and I have never seen an unmolested original, in the condition like this one.The vin#5814712927 tells you that this is the rare and very driveable Maverick model (78mph speeds)that make it very enjoyable to drive on today’s roads. I will be happy to assist your shipper with the pick up,or you can drive it home to anywhere and enjoy the drive home.”
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