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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 .
I’m not sure how this build was used, but it has a variety of mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/253754752532245/
“Fiberglass CJ5 aluminum tub Roller set up 4 Chevy Too much to list Get in touch if interested, can then you give you more info.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown.
Seller has a variety of parts.
“AMC, Willys, Jeeps for restore or parts. Just in new OEM jeep parts, a lot of 1960 to 2000 new parts out of Jeep dealership. 1942 to 1980, Jeep CJ2a, 3 and 5, and Jeep Commando, TUB BODY 1976-1981 CJ5 nice tub $800.00, new Jeep parts, used engines, transmission, transfer cases, 3:54, 3:73, 4:27, 5:38, Dana & AMC 20, front and rear ends, body parts, frames. Call for what you are looking for. I restore and repair Jeeps, over 40 years working on them. Authorized Crown new parts dealer. Also I will buy old Jeeps, give me a call.”
Maury sent me this link to the earlyCJ5.com page showing several different Warn hub dash stickers. Here are the three shown from that page:
That got me thinking that a post Special Equipment and other standard vintage dash stickers might be useful (such as hub, transfer-case, transmission, snow plow, overdrive, etc). By far, Warn seems to have been the most prolific producer of dash stickers, followed by Dualmatic.
However, during my searches, I ran into two issues. One is that I have no idea if or when transfer case stickers appeared on dashes (did the factory apply them ever or were they from dealers or from a third party)?
Secondly, I am sure I have seen stickers that I can no longer find, such a dash sticker for a Husky Overdrive. There are likely some I haven’t seen. So, I figured I’d ask readers if they have anything interesting.
So, if you have unusual stickers or decals on your jeep’s dash (or have pics to that effect), please send them to me at d@deilers.com. I’ll put together some kind of post based on them.
I’ll likely do something similar later on with data plates (rather than club or event related plates), as there are a range of them (gov plates, original data plates, remanufactured plates, etc).
Given the front and rear PTO winches, the engine (just parts value alone), and the spare tire carrier, there seems to be value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/991445458047024
“Hasn’t run in many years it has a 283 Chevy motor 3 speed 4×4 and a winch on both ends call me 580 nine 6 nine 0 nine 45”
Here’s a different looking CJ-5 built atop a Ford Model A frame.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/685653852140563
“Up for sale is a fun little rat rod. Cj5 tub on a Ford model a frame 350 small block chevy World Products sportsman 2 heads Summit 488/488 cam Summit roller rockers Victor Jr style intake 750 quick fuel carb TCI Th350 trans Trans specialities 3600 convertor Ford 8.8 with 4.10 limited slip disc brakes Coker Classic white walls Vintage sw gauges Custom shifter Spun aluminum gas tank Speed way front tube axle with disc brakes Speedway wiring harness. All 6an braided trans and fuel lines Has the typical jeep rust issues that where fixed sometime during its life, not perfect but a fun little rat rod that turns heads. $7000.00 or trade for Chevy dually/ramp truck nothing else.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8300.
(09/22/2020) This has an unusual paint job and is nicely refurbed.
https://cars.ksl.com/listing/6693215
“1963 Willy’s CJ 5 Two door with original Konig hard top Original F 134 Hurricane engine. Original miles. Great running & super clean.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Kyle’s got his rebuild CJ-5 for sale.
“F134, T90,Dana18, 5:38 gears, I bought this 2 years ago at auction. Since then did a full body off frame restoration. Rust free Frame, body has minor rust by drain plugs & rear body mounts. Rebuilt the T90. New complete Exhaust & muffler. It has 30” 15×7.5 Coker tires with spare. New gas tank Solex carburetor but i do have the Carter YF. Myers Hardtop W/ doors but still work in progress. Farmers Draw Bar hitch Seats i made myself. 8 extra 15” wheels I do have extra axles. One from a CJ7 & (2) 1966 CJ5 4:88 axles, covered in snow. It is Titled & has insurance. Price is a bit high, only reason theres high demand for Jeeps. I am flexible on price. Drop me a DM.”
Includes additional 4wd parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/920854258445270
“Runs and drives very well, ive had quite alot of fun with this thing over the summer. Its definitely a head turner and people really do seem to enjoy it. Clean title in hand Please be aware this vehicle is only 2wd as well as right hand drive. The jeep currently has an 232 6cyl engine Automatic transmission Dana 44 rear with 3.07 gears Also included are all the parts I have that I intended to use to convert it to 4×4. This includes Cj5 frame and narrow track axles with 4.56 gears. Set of seats from a PT cruiser that will bolt right in. Dana 300 transfer case 2 AMC 232 engines. One is good and ready to use one is locked up and for parts. Miscellaneous drivetrain related parts such as driveshafts and motor mounts”
This has a variety of updates. There might be value here if the engine spins.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/680664722598065
‘I ended up purchasing this jeep from my Dads friend. I dont have all the details yet I will have more when I get them dug out of the jungle which is his yard. I am asking $1250 for the complete jeep Has the l head engine I also have hard top for sale that came off a 1960 CJ5. I also have a P.T.O winch for sale.”
Has an overdrive, full cage, jerry can/spare tire carrier, and more updates. This project could be worth a look.
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/colfax-1960-willys-jeep/7245195176.html
“4.3 V6 3sp OD, P.S., Disc brakes, tilt wheel, no rust, black & yellow plates,, registered. Nice Jeep. Must see. Not running.”
There may be value here. Body and front clip look solid. This seems to have a PTO winch.
https://slo.craigslist.org/pts/d/arroyo-grande-1960-willys-jeep-cj5/7250046681.html
“1960 Willys CJ5, 4cyl,
3pd, factory PTO with PTO winch. Not running. Don’t have time to work on this and need it gone. Sold with a bill of sale. Will not part out and will not ship. Located in Arroyo Grande.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
(10/04/2020) These warn hubs are a bit warn. These dimpled versions are the second gen summer hubs; the first were the waffle style.
“WARN hub set in original metal case. Dimpled design. Converts your old Jeep into 2wd only while these are installed… thus why they have become known as “summer hubs!” Freewheeling installation to keep your front axles and differential from turning with front wheels. Should fit the CJ-2a cj3a mb gpw probably even the cj5? Don’t know for sure.”
One of these has a rear PTO. seems like some value here.
https://tallahassee.craigslist.org/pts/d/monticello-willys-jeeps/7246554515.html
“Two Willys Jeeps, a 1958 and 1960 complete for 1,000.00 or trade or (OBO). NOT RUNNING. Good for parts.”
A 1955 newspaper ad for jeep looks familiar to me. Noticing that the spare tire was mounted like that of a CJ-2, I realized that the CJ-5 portion of the photo had been illustrated and an extra tree added.
Here’s how the ad looks, edited and cropped, in 1955 (ad is on eBay):
Here’s how the original 1945 press photo looked:
I don’t have any brochures on the Fisher.
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/pts/d/southampton-willys-cj5-fisher-plow/7230760321.html
“Fisher plow for early CJ5 metal is in good shape as well as blade has a new rebuilt pump all hydraulic lines hood pressure”
This has a ventilating windshield, early speedo (sometimes called a ‘silver face’.. up to serial # 49248 for the 5s, 1257 for the 6s), a PTO and other parts. It has doors (Koenig?), but I don’t see a top in the pics.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/376598370081938
“All original, has extra fenders,hood, and some type of pto box? Has sat for a few years but ran before parked.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $600.
(05/28/2020) Later model DJ-3A body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/417261702732461
“Im selling my Jeep flat fender projects. -complete DJ3a body tub- sand blasted and epoxy primed-yes it has some bad areas in it but can be repaired. There is no filler in the tub so it is what you see. -Fenders -two hoods -tail gate -grill -CJ5 frame – very nice and solid -pair of CJ5 axles. $600 for all. Located in Darlington Md 21034”
This pair of wood jeeps has a buy-it-now price of $27, plus $8.25 shipping. They are stamped 2013, so they aren’t very old.
View all the information on ebay
“High Quality, Handcrafted Wood Jeep. These are vintage style toys. No metal was used to make the Jeeps. They are crafted with wood and glue only. The wood varies but pine and alder were primary used. The wheels turn and the windshield goes up and down. Each Jeep measures approximately 8″ x 4″ x 2.75″.”
Here’s an unusual item. Starting bid is $10, with $10 shipping from Canada.
View all the information on eBay
“This key chain came from our family run smoke shop that was closed in 1959 & stored ever since in a smoke free home in temperature controlled environment. Comes complete with original instruction card”
Steve shared this link to an article on Con-Ferr, which also had links to the McQueen archive. (I thought I had shared this archive of Steve McQueen and his CJ-5 Super Jeep at some earlier point, but it appears I hadn’t.) There are more details and pics of the build in the 1970 Con-Ferr Catalog… See pages 48-51 on this post: http://www.ewillys.com/2019/10/02/1970-con-ferr-catalog-pages-43-96/
Here’s the article from Steve: https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2018/08/con-ferr-incorporated-in-burbank-made.html
Here’s the McQueen album: https://archiveimages.com/licensing/public-gallery.php?id=441&pageNum_rsImages=7
Steve McQueen and the CJ-5 Super Jeep from Con-Ferr.
Thanks to Aaron for alerting me about these engine mounts. Ian Liljeblad, the builder of Big Willy, sells these L-head and F-head 134 engine-mount upgrades. They look like a good idea to me.
Looks good as new.
https://palmsprings.craigslist.org/pts/d/yucca-valley-kelly-hard-top-cj5/7235575307.html
“Vintage Kelly Hard Top with Doors for 55-71 CJ5. Completely refurbished. Powdercoated white, new glass seals. all hardware is there. These are rare, mine’s clean.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
Someone was looking for rims like these.
“5 original wheels with good traction tires from a 1953 Willys cj3b jeep.
Will fit 2a 3a 3b and cj5.
5 on 5 1/2 steel wheels–15 inch-ORIGINAL.
$300—–OBO”
These look like the same type of saucers that I got off ebay a couple months ago.
View all the information on eBay
“Up for sale is a PAIR of new old stock, in the box Willys Jeep CJ5 coasters (possibly ashtrays or small plates). They are in perfect, brand new never used condition, but the box has some water staining on the corner of it. There are no identifying marks that show a manufacturer on them, but they certainly are vintage, most likely from the 1950’s. I’m assuming they were some sort of dealer or manufacturer promotional item. They show a detailed picture of a light green colored Willys Jeep CJ5 on smoked colored glass and they measure about 4-1/2″ in diameter.”
UPDATE: These Free-Lock hubs are still available.
(11/18/2020) This ebay ad for Free-Lock hubs provides the most detailed pics I have for this version of the hub. These are 27 spline, which means they were produced after 1972? If that’s the case, then for some reason the Free-Lock brand that was abandoned circa 1959 was resurected for these hubs.
View all the information on eBay
“Vintage Free-Lock Locking Hubs Jeep CJ CJ5 27 Spline – Warn 9062 – 27 Spline (Wanted: new old stock locking hubs in small or large quantities)
Used
Engage and disengage properly
Same application as Warn 9062
Heavy duty hubs
6 Bolt
27 Spline”
