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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700.
If this runs, this is a great price. The jeep looks like it’s in very good condition.
“1947 Willys CJ2.PTO winch. 4 cy Willys flat head engine.”
Sounds worth a look.
" 1953 cj3 high hood. no engine or trans. It has a old (metal hard top and doors hard to find). ok tub, great front clip, very solid frame-no cracks. both complete axles and suspenion good. could part it out with all the good parts it has, or rebuild it. $650 obo"
This M170 ambulance looks in great condition for restoration with only 16,000+ miles. Plenty of good pictures of it on eBay.
"HERE'S ANOTHER GREAT BARN FIND….THIS HARD TO FIND 1964 WILLYS M-170 AMBULANCE JEEP HAS SPENT THE LAST 30 YEARS IN A STORAGE UNIT WAITING FOR RESTORATION….THIS JEEP DID A SHORT STINT WITH THE CIVIL AIR PATROL BEFORE WE PURCHASED IT. WE HAVE HAD FULL INTENTIONS OF RESTORING IT AND ADDING IT TO OUR COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL JEEPS, HOWEVER WE CAN'T SEEM TO GET TO IT, SO WE ARE PUTTING IT UP FOR SALE…."
I hope the 17hp fact is a mistake. I can't believe someone's asking money for this thing …
"You are looking at a homemade willys jeep made out of very heavy steel plate and a toyota rearend, With a heavy duty transmission with hi/low forward and reverse. Even has a working winch and headlight and tail lights that work. It has a 17 hp twin Kohler engine. runs and drives but needs carb cleaned and belts tightened on clutch. asking 1200.00 OBO or will trade something of equal value."
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750
“1962 DJ-3A Willys Jeep Dispatcher,4 CYL, 3 speed column shift, needs total restoration, ran fine when parked. Purchased the Jeep roughly 26 years ago. Was my daily driver for years. My son’s classmates used to call him GI Joe when I dropped him off to school. Wanted to restore it with my son but 1 home and 3 children later, he just doesn’t have the time. Title states that it is a 1954 but the vin number says that it is a 1962.”
UPDATE: The seller has reposted this on eBay with more pics.
This looks to be the same fiberglass body as my first jeep. The seller is correct; this body is light — I used to move the body myself by crouching underneath it and picking it up on my back (my current body is somewhat heavier). However, I disagree with the seller; this body makes a fine jeeping body. But, if used for jeeping, tie a cage to the frame and use the cage to help support the body.
“1949 Willys CJ 2 A/B, I have one title with no vin plate, Two Straight solid frames, Light weight single wall fiberglass body tub (not my recommendation for serious off road use, good for a sand buggy), Overhead valve inline 4 cylinder engine (from a 3B or early CJ-5), 2 T 90 transmissions with transfer cases, 2 sets of stock willys axles, one of which has new brake shoes and hardware”
Tom, from Forks, Washington, has a new CJ-5 project he's purchased. He had a question about the location of the vin plate on the body. He thought it should be on the passenger side firewall, but that's where the battery holder is located. Anyone know where the vin plate is on a 50s CJ-5?
Tom also has his two flatties for sale. You can learn more about then here.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
“Trail ready, looks good too! Totally refurbished tub streched to fit 1972 frame w/diamond plate half doors and custom diamond plate fenders. 350 Chevy V8. T98 ford 4 speed w/compound granny low. Soft ride suspension. 35″ Kelly Safari tires on steel chrome wheels w/matching spare. New soft top and bikini top. 9000lb Warn low profile winch. All new wiring. Heater. Kenwood detachable tilt face CD player”
This jeep has been for sale for a while. The owner was asking $5000 obo, but I think now will take something lower. Looks like a great little jeep.
"This is a 1948 CJ-2A willys, Chevy 350 V8, Turbo 400 transmission Rebuilt less than 500 miles ago, Dana 18 Transfercase Rebuilt less than 500 miles ago. This is a fun little jeep. Have taken it many places Pismo Gorman ect. Does not have an overdrive top speed around 50mph. But will go up, around, through and down almost any hill you have the guts to try. Needs some work but any vehicle that old will always need tender loving care. I am getting rid of her because i got married……She has been kept in a garage and i have done alot of work to her."
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“BOUGHT BY FATHER 12 YEARS AGO, STORED LAST 5 YRS, TAKEN OUT APPROXIMATELY 3 TIMES A YEAR FOR CASUAL USE OR JUST TO CLEAN
WHEN PURCHASED, FRAME UP RESTORATION, BUT DID NOT TOUCH BODY, ORIGINALLY WAS PINK BUT WHEN PURCHASED RED IN COLOR, REBUILT MOTOR, PUT IN NEW BREAKS, WHEEL CYCLINDERS, BRAKE LINES, MASTER CYCLINDERS, TIRES, SHOCKS,SAND BLASTED, PRIMERED AND PAINTED EVERYTHING. THERE IS A SOFT TOP AND DOORS INCLUDED, SEE PICTURES”
Update: Price dropped to $2500
The add says '45 Willys, but the body looks to be 46 or greater, so I'm calling it a 1946 CJ-2A. It appears driver's side step isn't there, so likely some rust underneath. Also, the ad says roll bar, but it looks to be a full cage. Woodland is north of Portland.
"45 Willy's stock motor never had the head off runs and drives great nice top newly recoved seats, newer rancho suspension,roll bar $3000 OBO"
Was listed at $5700
This is a nicely modified CJ-2A called “Quick Change”. The builder built a similar drive train to what I’m doing, except for using a 289 where I’m using a buick 3.8. We even have the same rims.
“This is a jeep I picked up a while back. It has been trail riding since 1981 and has the little trail ride plates on the dash. It is a modded steel body with very little rust by some trail scars. Specs are: 1947CJ2a, Chevy 283 V8 (I was told this was a stroker…no way to prove it without dissasembly), Torker intake, Tall chevy aluminum valve covers, Edelbrock carb with the offroad needles and seats (works awesome off road)…..”
I don’t know whether Craig is finished with his jeep or not, but he certainly had some terrible rot to deal with. I’ve linked to the ‘Golden Triangle Jeep Club’s’ bulletin board for this Build story. Below is the pic of Craig’s M-38 body:
“you could draw a line down the middle of the body and replace all of the driver’s side floor to be safe. i’m gonna avoid catalog bought floor panels and construct my own from 16 gauge sheetmetal along with new crossmembers. i got a pair of Wagoneer Dana 44s last weekend and am working on the suspension, which will be stock waggy leafs in the front and YJ leaves out back. I picked up a Chevy 4.3 V6 to use and can’t decide on which tranny to go with, but i’m thinking SM465 b/c Novak offers a really short adapter to the Dana 18 case….”
View all the rest of Craig’s pics and related comments (10 pages) as he works through various issues.
UPDATE: Tom Florenz just let me know that these jeeps are still available.
These will require a closer look.
"2 for the price of 1. Clear titles. Don't run. Have extra transfer case with pto. 52 needs an engine, clutch and one of the transfer cases installed, and the steering finished converted. The 51 looks to be as stock as I know with the L134 engine. After I got it home and cleaned out the junk I found most of the engine parts. It will need to be rebuilt. the 51 could be towed the 52 will have to be trailered. More pictures available. originally purchased to honor a fallen Marine (former student). No heart to finish the job."
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/642259969.html
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Between the tires, gears, winch and roll cage, this looks trail ready to me.
“This is a 1945 militay jeep 4X4 machine it has 5.38 gears, 9000lb Warn winch, warn hubs, buckshot tires, 350 Chevy motor and and cooling system out of a race car recently built but valvue covers leak a little i took the seats out cause they are not in the best of condition but still get the job done the front axle is welded solid roll cage needs a little work but is a jeepers dream come take a look at it im asking 3,500.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
“Wedding and new home forces sale of my toy. This jeep is in very good condition. I recently put a 4″ lift and brand new 33×13.5 Super Swampers on it. It has a Ford straight six in it with a 3spd and 538 gears so it gets along well. I believe the engine is a 200 out of an early 60’s Ford. Runs, drives, and has collector vehicle license plate so it never needs license/tabs. Title in hand. I will try to post some pictures soon, but I am hoping someone will save me the trouble. Joe”
This jeep has been for sale for a few months now, but hasn’t been listed in a while.
“Here is a nice running little jeep. In stock condition with all original running gear and flathead 4 cylinder engine. Drives good and looks decent. Has had 12volt upgrade on electrical. New tires, wheels, brakes, carb, recovered seats. Has tow-bar, bikini top, and spare front axle assembly that goes with it. 4 wheel drive works great. Has some rust in the floor boards typical for this year of jeep, and passenger side windshield is cracked.
Great little rig for hunting or wheeling trails. “
I picked up the last of the buick v6 engine parts yesterday and they are all home. Lyle and Bob at Bob's Mechanical were great to deal with and very reasonably priced. The last of the new bearings (crankshaft and rod bearings) and rings should arrive on Friday. All the parts are clean and the cam bearings are in place, so it should be a pretty straight forward build (famous last words).
Since I'll be gone most of next week in Seattle, I've decided to put the engine together the week after next and invite my children (ages 14, 12 & 10) to participate. That should make the process more interesting!
This GPW looks like it has had a caring owner. Some minor mods has made it more ready for camping and carrying equipment.
"I have a 1943 Ford GPW Willys Jeep 4×4. Original running gear, 4 cyl, manual trans. There is less than 10,000 miles on the motor. Other extras. For more info please call Mike 916 424-2018. $3500.00 obo"
I guess today is 'red jeep' day; Lots of them for sale! This stock CJ-2A still looks great. Very likely it's a good restoration candidate.
"You are viewing a good running and driving 1948 CJ2A. I've owned this Jeep for about five years. I'm the third owner and I have the title. I've done just a few things to this jeep including: rebuilt starter, generator, new brake wheel cylinders and a couple of other little things. It does leak oil and pops out of second every once in a while. The heater does not work, but did when I first got it…."
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3100
This original CJ-5 comes with hubcaps. You don’t see that everyday.
“1964 willys jeep . 80000 original miles resleaved at 50000 to burn unleaded fuel.runs great all original equip 2nd owner. tow bar and winch.”
The package looks good but I doubt the price will hold. Neither the body nor the windshield is CJ-2A, so there’s some mixed and matched parts.
“new exhaust,front disc brakes,spray lined tub,8000lb winch,automatic transmission,centerline wheels,soft top and doors,totally rust free very very nice”
This sounds like a pretty fair price for a flat fender in good working condition. Not many comments about the body, so that will likely need closer inspection.
"This is a 1949 Willys CJ3A Jeep that runs and drives good. Has original flathead 4 cyl engine, T90 3 speed trans and model 18 twin stick transfer case. New 12v alternator, voltage regulator, battery and the original starter has been overhauled and works like new. Has front bucket seats and a rear seat as well. Roll bar, bikini top, spare tire w/ carrier and fuel can carrier. All wiring, gauges, blinkers and lights work fine…. 360-513-9824"
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/car/714826867.html
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This same seller has the following parts for sale:
Complete running F134 engine carb to oil pan $250 Willys CJ3A frame in great shape $250
Willy's stamped hood for CJ2A or CJ3A $35
Dana 25 front axle from CJ2A $75
Koenig PTO unit rebuilt W/ mounting bolts $225 360-513-9824
UPDATE: Oops, forgot to include the link — thanks Mitch
There's a number of nice detail pictures that show some nice work. Note the modern running gear (likely mid 70s CJ-5 running gear). I can't say I'm a fan of the tranny/tc mount — it's a single bar that just waiting to be hit by a rock. It most definitely needs a skid plate of some kind. I think the body is fiberglass, but I"m not entirely sure.
"Motoexotica is proud to offer this 1947 Willy's CJ-A2 Jeep 4×4. This Jeep has a 3 speed automatic transmission with newer big 33 inch mud tires. This tough Jeep is ready to play in the mud or just go for a drive. It has power steering, power brakes and a working heater!
The motor is Buick 231 Cu In 3.8 liter V6. It is fun to drive with the GM 3 speed Turbo Automatic Transmission. The motor runs strong. It has a quadrajet 4-barrel carb with an aluminum Edelbrock air intake and a Jeep transfer case with a Dana 44 rear-end."
I don't know if the seller has a specific price in mind or not. By the looks of it, I'm guessing this MB is in perfect or near perfect shape.
"ALL ORIGINAL, JIM 206-243-2531"