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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
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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 .
This old school build may be a good project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/319952853071109/
“1948 Willys JP~ Great project: Buick V6, broken rear axle & differential, custom gas tanks under the seats, tow bar, soft top, no rust . Has been stored indoors for 15yrs. some dings no rust, Clean title.”
This is a project with some updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/227066348966434/
“1956 Jeep Willys, needs a new battery. Hardware: Dana 20 axles. Ford Pinto 4 Cylinder engine. 38″ tires. More to come as it is discovered. Notes: Selling as is. No trades, and the vehicle will be shown to all interested parties before haggling. Owner works nights, apologies for any delays. Check back for updates on information.”
It’s got mods and will need some work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/541297550203033/
“After the windshield frame was smashed and the gas tank was removed this jeep was parked near a barn for 15 years. It was forgotten about and I believe deserves to be saved, so i brought it home. I chopped the wind shield down to a wind deflector and turned a beer keg from our local pub into the gas tank. After also adding a new battery, it started right up. After bleeding the breaks it also stops. Tail lights and blinkers work although the head lights are not working at this time. If I get a chance I will get them to work.
The tires are worn out but holding air. It runs well, stops ok, starts ok, but needs to be trailered. There is rust and bondo and at least 2 layers of paint over the military olive drab that is starting to show through. This jeep has the original engine with the overhead valve F head, transmission, military blackout lights, axles, spring over lift kit. Steering box, steering column, and shocks have been upgraded.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
(06/04/2021) Nice looking 2A.
“Nice vintage CJ2A Willys Jeep.Runs great and ready for a new home.Lots of parts included.$15,000.00 or obo”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/29/2021) This has a variety of mods. This appears to have an unusual overdrive shifter setup.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1817339088443347
“paint color: custom
title status: clean
transmission: manual
Rebuilt and upgraded 1948 Cj2a Jeep.
Engine- 327 Chevrolet with Edelbrock rpm intake, Edelbrock carb, performance cam, new small base circle Distributor and coil, headers, new flywheel, new clutch. New Hydraulic clutch master and slave has been added.
Drivetrain & brakes- has stock axles and transfercase. Axles have had brakes updated to 11” drums from 72 cj5. Power brakes and top swing pedals from Jeep Wrangler. Lift leaf springs. Transmission is a Muncie car 4speed, super fun to drive, has a overdrive that can be shifted between gears giving 8 forward gears in high range and 2 reverse gears.
Tub and interior- has new Jeep Wrangler top swing pedals added & new gas pedal, new steering with removable wheel, new seats, updated gas tank, new battery, new battery box, fresh painted roll cage, new spray in liner, newer best top soft top. Has new windshield as well. Runs and drives and stops and steers well. Has tow bar. Only thing needs, is to hook up headlights, & heater fan. Clear Title In hand
The red jeep runs and drives, but is a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/192623866108027/
“Two Jeep Willys CJ2A. $20,000 for the pair. Black 1949 Jeep trail Jeep/crawler and is street legal. Red 1947 Jeep is running/driving project. Plus extra parts for both vehicle”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $9000.
(06/10/2021) None of them run.
“For sale are 3 1959 Jeep FC170’s. All flatbed configuration. 2 vehicles are complete, the third is currently off frame as a restoration project. 2 titles are currently in hand, we are working on retrieving the third. Overall condition of the 3 is fair. Will need some TLC to get the 2 complete units to get running, they have been sitting for quite a few years. They were collected with the intension of full restorations, and as such, there are several new parts and additions available with the purchase of the vehicles. Figuring $9000 for the lot of parts and the 3 vehicles.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/02/2021) It runs, but still needs some work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/269659244635015
“Selling my 1946 Willys CJ2A been a project I always wanted. Gave it a lot of love when I first got it has been waiting for attention for a wile. This keep runs and runs healthy. Fully functional. Couple of things that have been worked done. Drive axles rebuilt and new Brakes and break lines fully redone. Ignition and start switch. New fuel system I have the original title 4×4 system work flawlessly. For any question feel free to ask”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/12/2021) Unclear if it runs or not.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/302672311184869
“No warranty, as is.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/05/2021) This has a Bobcat hood.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1383405918700593
“1946 Jeep willys cj2a flatfender Engine is a Chevy SBC V8, HEI distributor, ram horn manifolds, Quadrajet carb Muncie M20 4 speed transmission. It runs and drives however the brakes need some work, and some TLC. Fiberglass hood on it now but also come with the stock hood and windshield that has the willys imprinted on it. I stripped all the bondo off when I bought it and epoxy primer it.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/04/2021) There’s some value here, just unclear how much.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1101409297016594
“Military, parts Jeep or fixer up, no motor and no radiator.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/05/2021) Listed as a 1966 CJ-5, this has been customized quite a bit.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2343969172402058
“Willies. Was going to fix it up and have a family toy for in mountains but family just got a little bigger and will not work. It runs and drives, would be a good project. I don’t have a lot of info but it has 400 small block, 4 barrel intake, 4 barrel carb., 9in rear end. 4 speed manual Serious inquires only. Clean title No trades OBO”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/11/2021) It’s a project that includes an overdrive, so there seems to be some parts value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1497126610622297
“Drivetrain: Engine: 283, guessing 60s vintage. Trans: TH350, have 2 one is bad, one supposedly good. The trans is sitting in the Jeep and a crossmember is built. Xfer: D18, have two xfer and one Overdrive, OD is matched to at least one of them. Axle: Mid 70s Waggy Dana 44s. Front has high steer arms on it. Rear is offset Radiator: New universal Aluminum Body: Body is fair for a 48. CJ-2a winsheild Tube has been cut for bigger tires. Have the front fender, have seen better days. 6 point tube cage, no idea of material. Attic Aluminum top, most window broken or replaced with lexan. Frame: Frame was cut off at center of the front axle bump and replaced with 4” box tube. Ended up moving the engine forward (3” from previous mounting point) for more firewall clearance. Reverse shackle was added. Was going to use FJ40 axles so spring mounts are to narrow for the waggy D44. This is a PROJECT Located: Kennewick WA”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/11/2021) The body looks in good shape (repro?).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/441402666965397
“1946 Cj2a project. New MB body, hood, fenders, grill and windscreen frame. It have an f head engine rather than the L head. Ran when we took the old body off. The tub is manufactured to fit over the T-90 transmission on the 2a”
Just this one update today. Happy Father’s Day to all you father’s out there! Since all my kids are far from me, I’ll be spending the day working on the shop and maybe even working on the racer a little bit.
Speaking of father (or minister or pastor), yesterday I received my official documents from the Universal Life Church. I now have the rather dubious and dangerous authority to marry people. I’m bonafide!!
My wife’s son will be getting married in August and they asked me to officiate, so now I’m an official officiate. I get to check off another life experience 🙂
All good things must end and the FC Roundup is no exception. Sadly, Craig announced yesterday that Jesse and Andrea have decided to retire from hosting the Roundup.
The FC Roundup was always a super way (for us) to start the ‘jeep’ year. It was a great reason to head south for warmer environs. Always generous hosts, they always made us feel welcome, as did everyone who attended. Not only did we always have a great time down there, but we also used it as a springboard to travel east, west, north, and south.
So, to the Ybarra’s we say thanks for all your efforts over the years! We wish you the best in the future!
These pics are from 2013 (see many more pics from over the years at the FC Connection):
Major Frank Owen, publisher of SEAC, The 14th Army’s Newspaper,” narrates this video showing how they attempt to distribute a newspaper to the 14th Army. One shot shows a jeep mobbed with soldiers looking for a copy of the paper.
“Title reads: “Front Line Newspaper. Exclusive Commentary by Major Frank Owen, publisher of SEAC. The 14th Army’s Newspaper”.
Burma (Myanmar) and Calcutta, India.
Various shots of soldiers and mules advancing through mud in the jungle of Burma. Various shots of men firing shells. Various M/Ss of British soldiers in jungle seated around fire drinking tea. They look tired and dirty, flies buzz around them.
Various shots of editorial office of the SEAC (South-Eastern Asia Command) newspaper, including C/Us of Owen and Len Jackson, sailor in Royal Navy and editor of the paper. C/U of female typist at work on Remington typewriter. Various C/Us of Photostat copies of overseas edition of News Chronicle, Daily Mirror, Cardiff Times and Belfast Telegraph. C/U of Owen on telephone.
C/U of man looking at photos. Various shots of Indian men casting the moulds for the SEAC newspaper. Various shots of SEAC newspapers coming off printing press. Various shots of Indian men sorting and addressing newspapers.
Various shots aeroplane landing on runway. Various shots of newspapers and mail being unloaded from aeroplane and onto a jeep. The jeep arrives at army camp. There is a big scramble as soldiers clamber onto jeep to get newspapers. C/U of British soldiers looking at cartoon strip ‘Jane’ in paper. M/S of patients receiving newspapers in Burma military hospital. Various shots of newspapers being dropped by parachute to soldiers on front line. Good C/Us of soldiers reading papers.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900.
Listed as a 1944, it appears to be a 1947 based on the serial number. This CJ-2A is being sold by a dealer.
“For sale is a 1944 Willys CJ2A , 4×4 . This Willys is 4 cylinder , flat head , and 3 speed manual transmission . This is a nice vintage vehicle , and it does run well . The miles are exempt on the title . This Willys has a Meyer snow plow . The vehicle is tan with a brown interior . The price is $5900”
This may be worth a look. The pics aren’t the best.
https://maine.craigslist.org/atq/d/west-farmington-1951-willys-overland/7334379362.html
“1951 Willys Overland Station Wagon.
Completely restored.
3 spd, 2wd with overdrive
Phone calls only”
Looks in good shape.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-1954-army-m38a1-jeep/7337844102.html
“Beautifully restored 1954 Army M38A1 Jeep. Ready for inspection.”
This doesn’t run at the moment.
https://york.craigslist.org/ctd/d/york-1957-willys-cj-3b/7338132337.html
“For sale is a 1957 Willys CJ 3B . This Willys has a 8 cylinder , small block Chevy engine , 2 bbl carb , and 3 speed manual transmission , 4×4 . The factory 4 cylinder was replaced by a Chevy V8 years ago . The miles are exempt on the title . This Willys is a project . The engine will run , the vehicle moves , the brakes are bad . This Willys is blue with a black interior . The price is $4900.00 plus tax , title , and applicable fees . We are a used car dealer . Call today for more information !”
Drain holes have been covered/removed.
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/center-barnstead-1953-willys/7337924083.html
“This 1953 willys jeep is in good condition also comes with hood working plow jeep was restored 10years ago and is stored in a barn when not used it’s not driven in wi nter salty roads it’s been a toy for the family for years anyone interested in this American made 4×4 call John”
It’s hard to see how much floor rust is here.
https://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/d/new-britain-1950s-m38-jeep/7334523808.html
“Hi I have a 1950s Jeep M38. It needs to be fully restore, body needs work some rust as seen on the pictures. I don’t have the time to fix it. Serious seller, please don’t waste my time with stupid ?”
The rims make this worth a look.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/tro/d/jefferson-valley-willys-bantam-t3-jeep/7332277472.html
“This is a 1946 BantamT3-C trailer sold through Willys Jeep dealerships.
The good; Original combat rims. They have been media blasted and powder coated.
Original VIN tag with proper Bantam ownership in my name.
The bad;
It is in very rough shape. It looks like someone moved it with a bulldozer.
This trailer needs a trailer to pick it up. IT IS NOT towable.
Best offers considered, but only in person.
Phone calls only, and not after 8pm. Mention this ad and I’ll return your call.
Text and emails will be ignored.”
This lacks a powertrain.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/d/brewster-1948-willys-cj-2a/7337934661.html
“This CJ-2a has a clean NYS transferable registration in my name
For sale is a 1948 CJ-2a. The frame is absolutely solid, you can take a hammer to any section
The body is somewhat rough on the outside but nothing huge. Small patches here and there
The inside cargo area is solid. Someone added 1/8″ plate to the wheel wells and floor
The front might need floor pans but they could be saved
The rear end is a CENTER dana 44 from a 1973 CJ-5, rare and desirable. Will also come with a torn down dana 30 from same Jeep
There is current no engine or transmission. The engine mounts were cut off and it was going to get a chevy 350 installed but plans have changed
Comes with 5 white wagon wheels 5×5.5 pattern”