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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.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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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 .
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/17/2020) It’s listed as a 3A and has a 3A windshield, but also has a 2A body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/285521075766756
“This is a 1949 Willy’s has a rebuilt L-134 four years ago. Has new alternator, new rear main, newer tires, fresh paint. Clean title in hand”
Next updates will be Monday.
We had planned to close on the new place this past Friday, but a delay by the VA has put us back a few days. So, we should be closing this upcoming week. Stay tuned!
The truck is located at the Painted Desert Visitors center along Route 66 and I-40 at Petrified National Park in Arizona.
Eric posted some pics of a modified 1955 Willys fire truck to Facebook the other day. Apparently, the truck was originally stationed at the Chiricahua National Monument, then at the Fort Bowie National Monument, before arriving in 2016 at the Petrified Forest National Park.
Somehow, I have never been to any one of these three national parks. As a boy, we’d go jeeping at the Beverly Sand Dunes and finding petrified wood was no big deal, so I’ve never seen a reason to stop at the Petrified Forest NP. There other two are definitely worth a stop on our next Arizona trip; When will that be? Maybe spring of 2022?.
The truck pictured looks to be a Valley Fire Truck model, white the white truck appears more like a General Fire modified truck.
My guess is the jeep pictured in this National Park sign is a Valley Fire modified truck, while, given the low rear bed, I think the white fire truck was likely originally modified by General Fire into a model they called “The General Commando”. According to the CJ-3B page, the General Commando came in both open top (similar to a Personnel Carrier) and a closed top, more typical of a standard truck.
I could imagine that for the forest service’s use, remove the interior portion of the fire truck bed, then covering it was a practical way to get more utility out of the truck.
This March 24, 1955, article from the Santa Cruz Sentinel shows Boys Scouts readying a jeep display to demonstrate both traffic safety and jeep camping.
Pictured are Bruce Donald, Bill Scout, Pete Schipper and advisor Charles Cloud. The group was affiliated with Explorer Post 89.
This press photo’s caption’s text and ID number looks identical to the one posted in 2019 (at bottom), except now the caption paper itself is trimmed and now in color (unlike the one at bottom).
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Originally posted May 16, 2019: This press photo shows the lost point in the Burma Road (as of 1944).
“American Jeep on the Burma Road.
An American Jeep Rides through a section of the Burma Road in China that is cut right into the rocky mountainside. This is at the road’s lowest point of elevation, 2960 feet. Picture form the Chinese Ministry of information. Associated Press Photo EEM 10-13-1944 430P CNS.”
UPDATE: This is back up for sale on eBay.
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At the very least, this Country Gentleman Magazine ad appears on page 41 of Country Gentleman’s March 1948 issue. It may appear in other issues as well. If you want the entire issue, rather than just the ad, try this link: 1948 March Country Gentleman
This is listed as a 1960, but it has the early dash.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/155736289753874
“I’m selling my jeep willys last used around 4 months ago lost the key and I have the pink slip”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
This unusual build is a modified Mighty Mite.
“1960’s Mighty Mite Jeep. Aluminum body, fiberglass hood and fenders from a Toyota Landcruiser. 4×4 positraction front & rear. 4 speed with high & low range, Independent suspension with inboard brakes. Power rack and Pinon steering. Engine is a aluminum 215 block shaved & board out to 327 cubic inch. 300 crank, 300 heads, needle bearing roller cam, Chaffer aluminum fly wheel, remote oil filter with oil cooler. Engine built by Sam Sturges & Less Black Selling as is the engine install has not been able to be completed do to health problems. All it need is to be buttoned up and its ready to roll. THIS JEEP IS STRICTLY FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY!”
This is a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1448100775536082
“1948 Willys tow truck. This has a 228 Studebaker engine that is estimated to be a 1951. Needs restoration. The engine will turn over. Just don’t have time for it.”
UPDATE: **Sold** Was $500.
(03/112021) This has a post 1972 solid front clip.
“Good fiberglass CJ5 Jeep tub and hood. Comes with steel steps in photo. Great for a crawler project light weight and rust proof. New CJ tubs sell for close to 4000 between body and nose.”
Needs additional work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3910493522371687
“1946 Willys jeep. Has the Buick v6 swap New gas tank. New seats new steering column. I have the title. This is my project motor turns over and is so close to running.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500.
(03/28/2021) This might have a later model Bobcat body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1077775939400620
“This is a fiber glass jeep with a Dodge 360 motor automatic with Dana 300 has paddle tires but not in great shape but nice ultra lightweight wheels. Motor has a electric water pump and a summit racing starter. All that it needs is a radiator and fuel lines hooked up asking”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700.
(02/16/2021) This package could be a good price if the stainless body is in good shape.
“Postal jeep right hand drive no engine and transmission. No front end hood, grille and fenders. I have a complete stainless steel body parts for replacement that need to put it together.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1300.
(02/17/2021) Not sure how much value is here.
“1946 jeep grate Project vehicle has title and parts pictured $1400 is the price gone by this week”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(02/03/2021) Lots of custom work on this 1949 JeepRod.
“For sale is this one of a kind jeep willys rat rod,it is on airmaxx bags front and rear,has dual exhaust,runs and drives good could use a tire rebalance,to much to list about this thing come look at it and throw me a offer but I’m asking 3500 obo for it,has a 318 v8 in it with 154k miles and it is all wheel drive,jeep is a looker for sure and has some good power”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/03/2021) I doubt there is much value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/454842712374402
“Cj2 Willys on an early land-cruiser fj40 chassis. Body has burned but is all there. No paperwork on anything”
This looks to be a CJ-3A (the rubber seal around the edge of the windshield is one clue) with a Worman hardtop. Emily Osborne owns both the jeep and the farm.
https://collections.mnhs.org/cms/display?irn=10736646
“Emily Osborne works an eighty acre farm north of Albert Lea; she is shown here checking the oil in her jeep.”
John shared this video. It shows the first landing of troops in Burma on the island of Akyab. Jeeps (looks like all Willys MBs) only appear in the first 16 seconds of the video.
This second video gives more of an overview (with narration) of the same landing force, which arrived unopposed (no jeeps).
Looks like a good rig. The drains holes have been covered (they are visible from the interior of the jeep).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/256066206239743
“Beautiful black. Less than 2,000 mi. on rebuilt Chev. engine. Original trans. and running gear. After market Wheels and nearly new tires. New soft top … never installed since new paint.”
The body has an unusual windshield lip on the cowl.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/495918938096866
“1968 Veep – Volkswagen motor . Newly redone.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
It doesn’t run and has been in storage for close to 40 years.
“1954 Jeep 2 door panel wagon. Been in storage since 1984. All original. Project Jeep. Not currently running but was when it was parked. Must pick up in Marriott Slaterville Utah 84404
Cash Only.
If ad is still up Willys is still for sale.
Clear Title In Hand
Non negotiable price.”
Given the shape, the grille-protector(?) looks like it could have been built for a Commando Jeepster.
https://redding.craigslist.org/cto/d/cottonwood-cj-2a-1946-jeep/7297794114.html
“This jeep has seen better years cosmetically and mechanically but still a sought after vehicle. Good steel, no rot we can see. Motor was rebuilt about 20 years ago give er take a few but there was def an issue still and it was parked for long term. Vehicle is located in Weaverville, California. I have no idea mileage or exactly what’s wrong with it owner passed many years ago and unfortunately the bulk information on it passed as well. Great deal for a restoration jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD**? Was $9000
(01/27/2021) Listed as a 1967, it looks to be a post 1972 CJ-6.
“Hello, I have a 1967 Jeep CJ6 4×4 Buick 225 3-Speed Manual transmission. This is a classic Jeep with lots of extras. No leaks, the photo in this post is old. If you would like to look at it, test drive it, etc., please txt or call me at 541-680-83zero7. My name is Dan. Thank you.”
It needs work.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/for/d/citrus-heights-1962-willys-m38a1/7300221852.html
“1962 Willys jeep M38A1. It was a military jeep, still has original motor, transmission exc. motor runs, just needs a few things. Breaks aren’t bolted in right so it will need to be towed. I bought it with the intention of restoring it but its just too much of a project for me to take on at the moment. These are super rare to come by, i also have doors and half doors.”
The seller is interested in trading for another jeep. He provides a list of jeeps at the bottom of the text. In his description, the seller doesn’t note that the body is a reproduction body.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/puyallup-1952-willys-jeep-cj3a-trade/7300508651.html
“I’m listing my 1952 Willys CJ3A Jeep MAINLY for trade/possible sale consideration. The price is basically a “ballpark value” measuring tool. I’m just listing for trade vehicles I may want more than my Jeep, NOT because I need to sell or don’t like my Jeep. It is getting harder to drive as I’m getting older and would like a toy (JEEP ) that’s easier to drive (automatic, power steering, etc.) which will make sense if you read my trade list below.
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