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UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/28/2021) Includes a Snow Blower Attachment.
https://plattsburgh.craigslist.org/ctd/d/peru-1958-jeep-fc170/7328236686.html
“1958 jeep fcw170,,stake rack,,,,,snow blower attachment,,,,,,,,just out of barn storage,,,,,,,,,$5000”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/16/2021) Engine is frozen.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/pts/d/powder-springs-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a-m38/7313623287.html
“year is unceratain. For parts or restore . Cleanest 1940s 4×4 you will ever see. No rust any where. Engine stuck. Good brakes. gas tank is clean. tie rod is bent, look under grill picture. it still steers though. No paperwork. Bill of sale. Year is what guy I got it from said. You will have to judge for your self.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/13/2021) It’s rusty, but there still may be some useful parts (whether it is $4000 of useful parts is less clear).
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/pts/d/marietta-1943-willys-mb-ww2-jeep/7313742605.html
“War hero. serial number starts with 20 followed by a 2 or 3 . the rest is not legible. that means it is a early 43. Very Rusty. Needs tub pans front and back. Missing back seat and front seats are toast. As the pictures show it has a lot of original ww2 stuff on it. If you don’t know what this is, then please don’t ask a lot of questions. If you aren’t somebody who builds these then you should look for less of a project. Pictures are clear. It rolls.”
It’s been a crazy couple months. Somewhere along the line I obtained copies of the March 1946 Semi-Annual Willys-Overland Report. I think this came from Barry’s Farmjeep site, but I couldn’t find it yesterday.
This report demonstrates that Willys-Overland was trying to lay the groundwork for two basic product lines: A Utility Line of vehicles and a Passenger Line of vehicles. The company also claimed that the passenger line vehicles would be introduced in 1947.
This video has clips showing captured equipment, surrenders, demolitions, and more. At the end there’s a look at several first aid jeeps bearing four stretchers at a time.
“A look at captured vehicles and weapons. Dark interior shots of German officers. M/S German soldiers and officers outside. M/S tents. M/S bombed street in town, American soldier looks at wrecked tank. Various shots as soldiers and civilians walk along street and talk to each other. M/S soldiers looking at dead body. C/U dead German soldier on ground.
Various shots of parents looking at their new baby in hospital. M/S Germans and Americans. M/S mother and baby in hospital. Germans come out from building with white flag of surrender and hand over their weapons. More soldiers come out with their hands up. Various shots of Americans with German prisoners, they search their uniforms and disarm them. M/S as American soldiers run up road. C/U sign ‘Cherbourg’. C/U’s soldiers firing. Various shots of wounded soldiers. Various shots as Americans march columns of German prisoners up road, including women. Various shots as the German soldiers are disarmed. M/S field hospital. M/S of jeep with injured on stretchers on front and back it drives along. Various shots as injured are carried onto landing craft. The camera pans across them. M/S as one man is handed a cup and takes a drink. C/U of him. C/U men looking at nazi armband. Various shots troops boarding landing craft. “
This is a neat photo of Warren Harber taken under a National Army and Air Force – Expeditionary Forces Institute sign in France: https://cdm17228.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/wwii/id/25
Warren only recently passed away in 2019 at the age of 96. There’s an excerpt about Warren at the Standard Democrat. There’s supposed to be a longer story on the paper’s e-edition, but I couldn’t find it: https://standard-democrat.com/story/2116511.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,500.
This is being sold by a dealer. It looks in good shape.
“1947 Willys for sale! Custom paint work! Call for more details!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $6500.
Has a Ford engine and a few other mods.
“1947 Willys CJ-2A. This jeep is in great condition, body and frame are straight and rust free. The motor is a 4 cylinder Ford engine and runs good. The 4WD and transmission work as they should. The tires are like new. Street legal and clean title. $6500 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6950.
Listed as a 1950, the later model grille, large speedo, and solid windshield suggest it is more like a 1960. Needs some work.
“Cool vehicle! Clear title. Good condition considering age. Needs TLC that we would love to give it but we have too many projects! Driven a few years back but carburetor needs some attention now. Not original engine – engine is a a V6 out of a 1989 Buick 231.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.
(04/23/2021) This militarized 2A has some channel rust and needs some things fixed (like it won’t shift into gear).
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/houston-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7326674875.html
“For sale 1948 Willys Cj 2A
Have been working on restoring this Jeep for the past couple of months. Just had a baby and focus has shifted away from it. Someone can pick up where I left off. I’m pretty good with the cosmetics and have been doing a lot of the work myself. Sealed up on the dash where once was a radio. Starts up but has good days and bad days idling and will not shift into gear for some reason. Underside pretty good please see photos and feel free to ask questions. Link of jeep running here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-6yWJt_-2c
Only thing you see not included with jeep is Jerry can. Was my grandfathers before his passing would like to keep it. Thanks
New
-Paint job
-Battery
-Brake lines
– Brand new Military tires
– Shifter an shifter covers
– Light bulbs
– Engine seal
– Spark plugs
Parts I have but not installed( Included with jeep)
-Rear drive shaft
-Emergency brake handle and parts
Issues
-Will not shift into gear
– Good day and bad days idling
– Had light system working and one day just shut off on me not sure why
Needs some work to be a legal driver.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/for/d/prior-lake-willys-m38/7327177556.html
“Selling my M38 G-740 Korean War jeep. Great candidate for restoration or drive as is. T-90 3 speed transmission hi-lo and 4×4 in and out. Clean title in my name ready to transfer. These jeeps are better than any side by side UTV hands down. New tires and new “correct exhaust”. The jeep could use brake and steering adjustments. Lights aren’t hooked up. It has all the data plate minus one. Has the data plate behind the passenger seat too. Runs strong, will do 55+ mph. Looking for Ford GPW or parts.”
This has a Blue Star hardtop.
https://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/d/tulsa-1948-willys-v8-jeep/7326417737.html
“48 Willys with chevy v8. Runs and drives. Needs brakes gone thru due to sitting”
These are around $300 each. The two frames under the fatties have been modified.
https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/d/denver-willys-jeeps/7327763122.html
“I have a few jeep bodies and frames with axles on rollers around $300. Each
Good builders.
Email a phone number for a response.”
The CJ-5 has some vintage Allstate-branded Husky hubs.
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisburg-1951-willys-military-jeep-and/7328511157.html
“1951 M38 Jeep Project It Has A New Tub, Springs, Shocks And Steering Linkage. The Motor Is A F134 Hurricane”
No pics provided.
https://fargo.craigslist.org/clt/d/campbell-1946-willys-jeep-cj2a/7312544317.html
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A: Fully restored, New gas tank, Fuel pump, New Paint, New Carb, New Head Planed, New Battery, Tufted Diamond seats, Soft Top, Roll Bar, Heater, Radio, Spare Tire and carrier, Toll Bar, Chrome Spokes, Newer Tires. 65 K miles, 2nd Owner for 53 Years. Runs out like a Kitten. Include your phone number. No Tire Kickers! Don’t need selling it! $ 10000 OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(05/28/2021) This may have little flaps over the drain holes.
“49 Jeep original engine rebuilt. New brakes, new top, new seats. Very minimal rust.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
(04/22/2021) The body of the M-38 might be a replacement body. It’s got driver-side indents, a sold back, and drain holes.
“I have two jeep willys for sale. Both have the original running gear still intact. The first is a 1952 with a clean texas title. It runs but the battery and cables aren’t the greatest so it’s easier to roll start it right now. The tires are good for pasture use but not for the road. It’s a pretty good jeep for a restoration if you’re looking for one to love on. The brakes need an overhaul and the fuel tank needs attention, we use an external tank on it. The second one does not have a title and I’m not sure what year it is. It’s whole but needs way more love or would be good for parts and such to help with fixing up the first. It ran years ago when we parked it but it would need alot of work. I’d like to sell both together but I’m open to offers”
The front frame rails have been modified. The body is rough.
https://corpuschristi.craigslist.org/pts/d/boerne-1949-jeep-tub-and-parts/7313626818.html
“1949 jeep tub – fenders – windshield – transmission/transfer case – seat frames – hood – gas tanks – no engine – other associated parts – original vehicle tag and title – vin plate 38444”
UPDATE: Still Available. This has been available for a couple years. If the pics are accurate, it’s missing some parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/291873422547509
“This is my friends car i am just posting for him since he dont have fb account. Very, very clean car almost like brand new”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/13/2021) Has no title. At least one body patch.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1182177608869498
“1946 CJ to a willies from Waco Texas owned for 20 years no tire kickers price is firm take it or leave it. I know there’s no title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
There might be some value here.
“One complete Jeep FC150 4×4 with trailer + additional FC170 cab, chassis, axles, spare engine, spare transmission, windscreens, windows etc. matching trailer made from rear end of FC150. Clear title. New tires 2 years ago with no use since. Good body condition especially cab corners with compound curved metal. Located in New Orleans. Great build project I cannot finish.”
UPDATE: This ad published in the Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1962, by the Alaskan Camper Factory, welcomed Dorothy and Louise back into the United States after their trip around the world in an FC-170 (with an Alaskan camper, of course).
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Originally Published October 06, 2012: Highways Across the Horizon was written by Dorothy Rogers, who previous wrote Jeopardy in the Jeep. I received a copy of it in the mail last week. I knew the book was about traveling through Asia, but there were two things I didn’t know. The first think I learned was that she and her travel partner Louise, traveled all the way around the world, starting and ending in New York. The second surprise was their vehicle of choice: a FC-170 with a camper. Craig confirmed today that Dorothy and Louise piloted only the third known FC to make it around the world. I can’t wait to read about their adventure.
Here are FC related pics:
This May 1962 article in Four Wheeler magazine highlighted a few things. First, it’s a really clean build. I wish the pics were in color, as it’s deserving of some great photos.
Second, if I understand correctly, the rear bumper is actually a gas tank. I’m not sure I like that plan so much.
Third, given this jeep is near Colorado Springs, it probably has the Thor Electro-matic hubs, which allow a push button engaging of the front hubs. And, because they are short hubs, the front wheel covers can be placed over them.
Fourth, this has an early vacuum brake assist. Herm carries a newer version of this.
Fifth, the White top on this jeep is beautifully styled in my opinion.
Thanks to Roger Martin for spotting this altoy on eBay.
View all the information on ebay
“Luzon Red 1948 VJ Jeepster. Willy’s dealerships would have these on display in the showrooms. Because the level of detail is so perfect, only 150 are known to have been made.
They were made by a company called Al-Toy in the ’40s, right after WWII. The Jeepster Touring Car is considered the last American touring car, and so it has a following all on its own as a collectible.
This particular toy in this condition is hard to come by. Most have broken or missing parts (front bumper, steering wheel, vent window frames, missing hubcaps). This toy is in great shape with no broken or missing pieces. Hand painted Jeepster decals on the fenders and the painted dash gauges.The hand painted white wall tires finish out the incredible detail that went into this toy.
Jeep measures about 15” long 5” wide and 5 ½” high at the windshield. It weighs a whopping 6 lbs. All four rubber tires move freely.
Also included are 3 dealership service pins (10, 15, and 20 years of service). Ships to the lower 48 states only.”
Mike spotted this interesting rebuild of a 1959 wagon. It’s located in Eastern Poland. The work looks great. Note the pic of the frame area and how clean that looks.
https://willysforsale.com/ads/willys-1959/
Rebuilt Station Wagon 1959. Original frame, Go Devil engine, T90 gearbox, 4×4 reducer. Rear body made of new sheets. All spare parts new or refurbished. After the renovation, he traveled 4km / 2.5 miles/. I have photo documentation of the renovation.
More information via e-mail: kamaje @ o2.pl (remove spaces around the @).
Shipping to the USA to be arranged.
