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Has a variety of customizations. It no longer has the winch.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/long-beach-jeep-willys1943-military/7252090883.html
“Buick V6,everything else is OEM,
ROUGH COUNTRY 2.5 SUSPENSION LIFT /SHOCKS,
WINCH HAS BEEN SOLD
ITS OFF DMV DATA BASE,”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500.
(01/03/2021) Listed as a 1947, this may be an MB/GPW with a 3A windshield.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/reno-1947-jeep-cj3a/7258898854.html
“1947 jeep cj3a. 283 chevy V8. Runs, drives, needs some tlc”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8900.
Seller includes phone number within the ad.
“Same owner the last 50 years. – $35k invested. Many new parts are installed & included. Willys starts and runs and is not finished. Original Pink Slip slip for 1954 Willys.
Chopped 8 inches, has shaved doors, has frenched tail lights, grill has been flipped, front fenders filled to change look, rear wheel wells have had front fender trims welded to body. The body has been professionally welded to the frame. Bodywork professionally repaired.
The Willys sits on a 1986 Buick Regal frame. The donor drive train is a 1990+/- Camaro IROC with 63,000 miles. The motor is a 305 IROC motor with a mild cam with many custom parts added. The transmission is from the same car and is a 700R. Many new parts have been added to the engine & suspension.
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I’m not sure what the purpose is for the frame work in the cargo area.
https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/d/cornville-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/7258714247.html
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2a runs great, many new parts including: gas tank, sending unit, gas gauge, ignition switch, headlight switch, hi/lo beam switch, steering wheel, spark plugs, fuel pump, and fuel lines. Also replaced exhaust manifold (cracked) and gaskets. Included but not installed new shift boots, master cylinder, plus more new parts. Engine, transmission, and transfer case previously rebuilt and work as they should. Carb rebuilt a few months ago. Recent oil/filter change. 4 of the 5 tires are very old, but all hold air.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Mark shared this M-715 for sale. It looks like it used to be a Moiley County Fire Jeep.
“1967 M715 Jeep kasier, truck is rust free came out of Texas. Have the original title and truck has all original parts and running gear. It’s missing one headlight lens and the tailgate. The truck was used as a brush truck for the Fire department. Willing to consider trades and can deliver. Asking $3000 OBO or Trade. This will make a cool rock crawler or good for restoration. It has a Multi fuel 360 jeep Hurricane engine, Twin stick transfer, PTO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
Nearly stock VEC #12683.
“I’ve owned CJ-2A serial #12683 for a couple of years, and I enjoyed it. The serial number indicates this Jeep was built in the first few weeks after the end of World War 2, making it a “VEC” (very early civilian) Jeep. I think it would be better off with someone with the time to restore it.
Overall the Jeep is in good condition considering its age: it runs and drives fine, though the brakes pull to the left; I’ve checked the adjustment of the brakes, and it seems fine, so I’d recommend disassembling the front brakes completely to see what’s going on before driving it.
***You’ll need to tow it home unless you’re my neighbor. Tow bar is included.***
During my ownership, I fixed a few things:
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Marty’s got this Tornado engine and bell housing for sale.
“I have a complete tornado 230 engine for sale. Complete wirh flywheel, clutch and pressure plate, bell housing, starter, 12 volt alternator mounted on the engine, also have the original 6 volt alternator to go with, i have a factory power steering pump with mount and hoses thats not mounted too.
I was told this was a good running motor when i got it. And by the looks of it i would believe it. Shows little signs of any oil leaks, new water pump, new cap and rotor with new spark plug wires and even the detailed out valve cover. I was goimg to use it in my wagon but my build plans have changed.”
I spotted this plastic jeep on a buy-it-now eBay ad, but didn’t recognize it. It looked unusual due to the spare tire placement (CJ-2-like), so I made an offer and scored it. After some research, I learned it is pretty unique.
According to Fred Coldwell (you can see his collection of these below), “in 1945 California Moulders, Inc., Los Angeles 11, California, produced plastic models of the 1944 CJ-2 jeep named the “Agrijeep”. These first 20 CJ-2 civilian jeeps can be identified by their spare tire mounted mid-body on the passenger side, as faithfully reproduced in the plastic models below. These CJ-2 models came in a variety of colors, and the red and white and blue and white model pairs shown below have opposite colored hood, bodies, tailgates and tires. I have yet to find the complimentary models to the blue and yellow and white and green plastic CJ-2 jeeps. These very first plastic models of “The New” Civilian Jeeps are not easy to find, but over the decades I have collected the ones shown here. Enjoy!”
Mine is all one color (I have yet to find a comparable one on the internet), but lacks the windshield. It seems like it got too hot (see the front bumper), so it’s hardly a perfect specimen. There are no markings on it, other than “39” is printed on the box; I’m unclear what that signifies (no company name on the box either).
Other California Moulder models:
This first photo shows Fred’s collection (from this link):
This 1979 March-April Volume 3, Issue 3, of Jeep Line, an employee newsletter, highlights the implosion of the Willys-Overland Administration building.
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“Here I have a
Near Mint
The Jeep Line
Vol. 3, No. 3
March-April 1979”
This is an unusual item that Maury shared. It’s priced at $99. A similar type of jeep sold without the lucite for $57 in August of 2020.
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Steve and Blaine shared this CJ-3B Dually for sale.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-jeep-cj3b-dually/
“This 1964 Willys Jeep CJ-3B was acquired by the seller out of Wisconsin about four years ago and subsequently underwent a body-off restoration. A repaint in Steel Glow Gray Poly was carried out, and the F134 Hurricane inline-four, three-speed manual transmission, power take-off, and the two-speed transfer case were reportedly rebuilt at this time.
Features include a seven-piece canvas soft top, 16″ wheels, Warn lockable front hubs, a Hickey sidewinder winch, a ventilated pop-out windshield, black hardware, and aftermarket auxiliary gauges. A tune-up and valve adjustment were recently performed. This CJ-3B is now offered with restoration photos and a clean Virginia title in the seller’s name. (more info on BaT)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
Looks in good shape. Only the one pic included.
“1959 Willy Jeep wagon for sale Great shape
Runs good”
Looks solid. Has a few minor updates.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/spokane-clean-1951-jeep-cj-3a/7259644869.html
“Clean 1951 Jeep CJ 3a. I’m the 2nd owner. Everything is original on it. Runs great. Asking $8500.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,600.
Looks in good shape, but some more pics would be helpful.
“mechanically restored, with engine rebuild by an a actual motorpool vet. starts first crank. lots of parts and accessories. happy to answer questions and I can send you a link with great parade photos! this is an Antique you can really enjoy. Its ready for its new caretaker!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
It looks like this is the CJ-2A era Capstan with a modified mount for the crankshaft (unless I”m mistaken; I’m no expert on these).
“This is a totally restored Willys Capstan Winch, made for WWII era MB and GPW Jeeps. All the parts are here and are either restored or machined new. It bolts right to the front bumper and has a drive that bolts up to the crank, so it is a “permanent” fixture on your refurbished Jeep. Unrestored winches on eBay are priced around $3,000 so that price for this one is realistic. The winch is ready to install and go. Be the first in your club to have one and don’t go 4-wheelin’ without it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.
Looks like value in the half top and engine; has body rust.
“1961 CJ-6 factory hurricane 4cyl , Rare half cab hard top and doors , this is a project , have title but signed wrong, Cool jeep for offroad or hunting or parts , 33×15.5 swampers”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $375.
Looks like an early 1950s l-head. Seller describes it as diesel, but I doubt that.
“It is a willys diesel motor needs a 6 volt battery to start needs some cleaning and paint photos will tell all .Someone told me it is the motor that the army uses for jeeps I would think it would have to be dependable.”
Chris is selling this project or parts GPW.
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“Vintage Jeep Ford GPW 1942 GPW18221. Lots of original F script parts. Non running but engine turns freely. Engine is not original as far as I can tell as engine serial number starts with J. Front frame serial number is GPW18231 which falls somewhere between 3 and 7 of 1942. Condition is “Used”. Three 15” wheels and one 16” non combat rim. Would make good project or for parts. No title selling as is. Pickup only in SW VA or would consider delivering within 100 miles. No reserve.”
Bill shared this trailer. No reserve with starting bid of $395.
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“Selling my unrestored WW2 Willys 1/4 Ton trailer. Needs to be restored. Needs handbrake and brake linkage, wheels are post war, needs landing leg. I have two fenders which are included. Original paint on back side which has not been cut for tailgate. Bottom panel needed. Please look at the pics and ask all questions before bidding. If you want more images, please ask. A;; sa;es final no returns. Located in Central Tennessee, near McMinnville 37110, pick up only. Can arrange delivery a short distance for fee to be negotiated before sale. TN Bill of sale as TN does not title trailers unless used for out of state commercial use.”
No pics provided.
https://charlestonwv.craigslist.org/pts/d/big-creek-40s-willy-jeep/7248580624.html
“40’s will jeep body for $350.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $150.
Maybe someone can use this.
“1946 4-cylinder Flathead Engine. Taken out of a 1947 CJ2 Willys Jeep $150”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3950.
This seller has six FCs. This is the last one available.
“The FC in the photos is the last FC left for sale. It has an old power angle Meyers snow blade, a Jayhawk dump, a Koenig winch and dual PTO unit. It has a dealer added power brake system. The master cylinder has been rebuilt with a brass sleeve by White Post Restoration. It has not run for 2 years. In the next few weeks I plan to get it running and install a new muffler weather permitting. Some of these parts are not installed. The spare tire bracket has been bent since the photo was taken. I have a title for this.”
Not sure there’s much value here.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/d/atlanta-1940sjeepwillysparts/7255096748.html
“This is a Jeep Willys from the 1940’s we think. It ran when we got it a couple years ago but we were going to fix it up better. We’ve changed our minds and would like to sell it and not fool with it anymore. It could be a nice one if someone took the time to do it. The basic parts are here – the body and windshield and seats, etc. There is rust and some rebuilding is needed.”
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