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UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/15/2024) Looks like a good start for someone.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/319699684410723/
“1958 Willy’s FC170 Roller
Clean title
No engine, transmission or transfer case
Factory 9’ bed
It has had a lot of body work done and the majority of rust is taken care of but still needs some work.
Located in Owensboro, KY
$6,000”
This 1948 CJ-2A sports a rare Worman Half-Cab (Jee Cab), though sadly it took a hit of some kind on the topside.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3569544519974083
“1948 willy’s jeep with factory blade to rebuild as is – complete original parts ($2500 obo)”
This is pretty rough.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1457557924873898
“I have a 1944 Willys MB, World War 2 military Jeep for sale, with a clean Oregon title. It’s definitely a project, but it rolls and steers nicely. I was told it has a Dana 30 open-knuckle front axle and a centered rear diff, instead of the closed knuckle front and offset rear diff. Original engine is long gone, but I have an original T90 transmission and Dana 18 transfer case, that also has a vintage aftermarket overdrive unit on it. That all seems to shift well, but it’s not in the Jeep currently. I have an extra cowl/dash to patch in the holes someone cut in the dash. I’ve always wanted one of these specific Jeeps, but thanks to Biden’s economy, I’m gonna need to let a couple projects go. I’m asking $4,500. Cash only. No shipping, Local pick up only.”
Progress continues on the FC, though if feels at a snails pace at times. I was near done running wires, but then decided to wire the main electric fan the correct way by installing a relay setup. I also decided to install the somewhat vintage Sun tachometer onto the left corner of the dash (in an existing hole), as it would be good to see the RPMs for when the transmission shifts. The brake lines, the speedometer cable, and all the wires from underneath the cab come up through two holes, so that should help clean up the look of the driver’s side.
I looked into solid state blinker setups, but haven’t found one that fits my needs. I may just go with the old school round flashers.
Here’s a pic of the dash. The spaghetti is laid in place to be cleaned up once all the wires are in their respective locations.
Below is the e-stopp parking brake installed, with the redone gas line just above it. I will be dropping that one high spot in the gas line, but, over all, I think this setup will work just fine. I’ve tried to leave space for the forthcoming mounting bracket for the rear cage & platform.
This phot shows the installed rear light switch, with the initiating bracket bolted to the shifter bracket. The wiring to/from the brake light still needs to be secured and won’t be laying on the front drive line as pictured! Everything fits well in there.
Finally, just for kicks, we finally mounted Ann’s sign. It looks great, though I think the “bunkhouse” should probably be renamed the “paint studio”, as Ann mostly uses it to work on her canvas paintings.
I snagged this rare 40+ page brochure off of eBay. I am guessing that this was printed before the FC-170 was introduced in the summer of 1957, because the FC-170 page was a drop in page without a page number.
One aspect of this I found interesting was that the brochure leads off with the CJ-3B, which wasn’t something happening in the US domestic brochures, where the CJ-5 was more likely to be published first. Also, the last page shows an “Authorized Service & Genuine Parks logo I can’t remember seeing on brochures or signs.
Finally, these scans aren’t quite as nice as others I have done. The scanning app I was using was forcing me to begin paying a monthly fee of $10/mo and I wasn’t interested in doing that, so I’ve been experimenting with other scanning apps, but having found anything that thrills me yet.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/24/2024) Looks I good shape. It was originally listed for sale back in 2021.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/808124264483626
“Cj3a restored new body, military top, 700×16 military tires,upholstered seats including rear seat, gas tank, brakes, steps, clean title, lock out hubs. Also have extra complete drive train front and rear end, trans. And transfer case, pto attachment, engine parts.”
This may be worth a look. Has rear mounted custom tank.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/374736948716973/
“1946 Willy’s, has a Buick v6 motor plenty of power, new paint, new tires, nice seats, has the original running gear that works perfect, new fuel cell, been in the family since 1960, the ultimate side-by-side, if a tree gets in your way just mow it over, this thing is built to last, no flimsy A arms and tiny axles, it’s a tank, I had it lifted, with big tires and rims, it looked good but didn’t perform off road, back to a two inch lift with skinny tires, works the best, put chains on the front tires, and you will never get stuck. The motor so strong it will sling mud thirty feet in front of Jeep.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/24/2024) This looks solid. It’s got a replacement body, so it should be in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/736485101688313
“Runs great and looks amazing! Took first place in the one car show I took it to and all the other parts come with it along with a v6 Buick motor. Open to trades but not selling individual parts!”
It looks like there may be some body rust on the driver’s side. A video on the ad shows the engine runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1365700517345528
“CJ3 Willy Yard drive lights don’t work Mileage unknown”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1800. Serial number 57548 91880 indicates it is a 1959 model.
(11/30/2023) Mike spotted this cool find. It appears to be a 1957-1964, but maybe someone else can narrow it down a little more.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1590724041720545
“50 – 60’s believe CJ 5 jeep with trencher. NO TITLE”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This has never been mounted.
“New never mounted KenTroll fiberglass CJ2A body. Includes tub , hood and pair of fenders only.$3500 or best offer. Pick up only. Wadsworth Ohio. May consider local delivery with cash paid purchase?”
Not sure how much value is here. Has a fiberglass front clip.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3680761325585716
“1951 Cj3A fiberglass front hood 283 motor does not run title in hand it ran at one time motor&trans not in thanks no trades”
This has a rear PTO and gear box.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/961834428834871
“Runs, drives. starts with key. brakes not working. has title. L134 engine, T90 transmission. PTO shifter with complete PTO unit on back of jeep. when you engage the PTO shifter, a spline on the back bumper turns.”
The seller has a variety of parts, including what looks to be an FC door. The body appears to be a VEC CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1785582965303776
“got 90% of parts no title”
Thanks to John for sharing this one.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1473059699985251
“… if you want to make an offer let that be in person with cash on hand and a way to take it home with you if thats too much to ask then keep scrolling 1948 willy jeep 4cyl 3spd runs and moves on its own power needs restoration good running gear floors are good frame good outter body needs work brakes need to be looked at it starts and drive off a gas can has new coil and spark plugs and fuel filter theres also a pto pump to go with it nice little project to do and fun to drive selling due to health issued so all projects gotta go as i wont be able to finish or get to them”
No title, so not sure how the seller came up with a year. Not sure what this was originally.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1091801921909003
“Selling my one of a kind farm jeep. With a ford 302 V8…… jeep runs and drives has no brakes has air shocks on it….. jeep is to rusty to see the road again…. jeep comes with a plow… the jeep was a farm buggy I have to many projects and am cleaning up some. Asking $2500. Call and ask questions LOCATION: Erie PA bring a trailer….. NO TITLE”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(06/09/2024) Roger Martin shared this oddball build. I wish the pics were a little clearer.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/694988399351648
“Custom Massey Harrison 1946 Willis drive train all Custom 4×4 works starts drives and stop head turner vary nice jeep and really fun driver”
This has at least one combat rim. It’s also got full floaters in the rear. It might also have been a column shift. It could be a ’45.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1020351486169783
“1946 CJ2A military police jeep. Needs a lot of work. Everything is there to put back together. I priced what I think it would take to do it right, you would be looking at probably 10,000. Everything now is original, I think.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/24/2024) Needs work of some type.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/387272714272991
“This Jeep runs and drives well.We have it legal and ride it on roads some.Many new parts.Needs a little time and effort put into to make it new again.Great little project.”
The front frame rails suggest this might be a 3A chassis. It includes a new body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/943480274122072
“1946 Willy’s jeep got a brand new body front fenders good and tail gate paid 5,000$ for the body alone it runs and moves under it’s own power clutch is free had all intentions on redoing it just to many projects 5,000$ or best offer no title!!! Needs gone”
Doesn’t run. Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/345187988321243/
“FC170 Cabover Does not run missing some parts”
Not sure have much value this column shift CJ-2A has.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/855016449797592
“I have a 1946 Jeep Willy’s complete running gear everything but the top don’t know much about it other then it ran 13 years ago. Along with it I have a 1947 frame and running gear the motor has already been changed to a 12 volt system it ran 5 years ago would be great to freshen up and fix the buddy on the other 2500 Firm will not respond to is it available When I get the data tag information and serial number the price will go up due to me finding more information on the proper age and exactly what I have.”
The frame horns suggest this is a CJ-2A chassis topped with a DJ-3A body and hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1044057557313280
“Willy’s jeep. Needs work. Lots of good parts. Have title.”
I accomplished a good deal of wiring yesterday, with more to do. We got a 7-day heatwave (+100 temps) coming in a couple of days, so I’m going to try to get as much done as I can before the shop is too warm.
I won this service station brochure off of ebay. I’d never seen another one. The folded brochure measures 11″x4.5″, then folds out to 22″x17″. The Form Number is SF-11-57-X.
Here’s the front of the unopened brochure.
Here is the back:
The brochure opens vertically first:
It then opens horizontally:
Part of the brochure then folds down to reveal this fully opened page: Continue reading
Blaine shared this link about an original Hamilton Air Force jeep up for auction on Bring-a-Trailer. It sold for $1200! I’ve added a video of it below.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/hamilton-steel-products-air-force-jeep-pedal-car/
