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Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
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 .
Seller is also looking for offers. This has been for sale since at least this summer.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/smithton-1949-willys-overland-jeepster/7242833302.html
“Willys Overland Jeepster 1949
MAKE OFFER
Runs great! Fun car to drive! 4 cylinder engine. Three on the tree. A good project car. Body in great shape undercoat and garaged. Has dent in front bumper and hood. New top. I have the rain windows. Read Less”
The photo shown is how the jeep looked prior to disassembly of the engine.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1954-willys-cj3b/7243446102.html
“Not running, engine taken apart. Clean NM title in my name.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
There’s lots of diamond plating added to this jeep.
“Good running jeep willys starts runs and drives has winch and a lot of extra parts. Extra rear end and frond drive train .Has a Buick 225 odd fire V6. With power steering Lots of power 4 extra mags a 4 extra mud tires , 2″ tow bar no need to trailer. Have title in hand”
Seller does not want to part this out.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/pts/d/grand-junction-1952-willys-m38/7238931203.html
“Started frame up restoration, lost interest. The tub is in awesome condition, for being almost 70 years old. It is not rusted out. The small parts are done and painted. The floating Dana 44 rear diff is complete with new 5:38 gears. The Dana 25 front diff needs to be assembled. Comes with tailgate, windshield, and hood, also comes with the fully functional original trans and t-case, and a spare trans and t-case. There is also a complete Best Top soft top with soft doors and the frame work. Has a clean Colorado title. Need to sell complete, I will not part it out or sell parts individually. This would be a good starter project for someone looking to go back to factory military or custom flat fender. Parts are easily sourced on the net”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
Could be worth a look. Given the oil filter bracket, this may be a CJ-3A era engine.
“Here is a Willys Jeep Industrial engine that originally powered a welder. The welder was bad and scrapped. This engine is loose and turns over but I’ve never heard it run; it was supposedly running when the welder unit failed. Should make a good engine for parts or might be restored. I understand these were used in the early Willys Jeeps including the CJ2A. Asking 450 or make an offer. It will part out for more than my asking price, so if it doesn’t sell soon I’ll just part it out. Text is best. If you are reading this ad then it’s still available; please be serious as I’ve dealt with all the deadbeats I want to.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1000. This CJ-6 has export VIN plates suggesting it was originally supposed to be exported.
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/pts/d/colorado-springs-1963-jeep-willys-cj/7230230269.html
The price is for the tub only, not other parts (which are listed elsewhere on Craigslist.
“I have a Colorado titled 1963 right hand drive Jeep Willys CJ-6, one of the rarest CJ6s in the country. This one is the oldest RHDs, from what I could tell. I have multiple options for buying. Once sold, that’s it, it’s gone! Feel free to ask me any questions. I can provide pictures of any parts you’d like to see. I am looking for cash but might take a partial trades for planar machine, a radial saw, cnc router, or maybe other tools.
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This sale is for the tub & title only and doesn’t include other parts seen in the pictures.
$1000 – Which includes the Colorado Title, VIN, RHD CJ6 tub, and the Rare Export Plates (original & remade).
PARTS DESCRIBED:
Colorado Title: Clear Colorado Title ready to sign and hand over to the buyer. Goes with the VIN.
Export Plate: The export plate that I am referring to has English, Spanish & French on it. I don’t know what its called. I simply call it the “export plate.” Pictures can be seen with this ad. The original export plate was damaged, so I paid to have it remade and it came out wonderfully. I have only seen this plate on 1 or 2 jeep (pictures) in Europe. I have not seen it in the USA. Rare. Rare. Rare. Continue reading
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/02/2020) This jeep is stuck in gear and lacks reasonable brakes. It might be that the clutch plate just needs to be brochure loose.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/213507970218351 OR
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/san-antonio-1949-cj3a-jeep-willys/7239793690.html
“1949 CJ3A Willy’s Jeep Jeep runs and will drive forward but it is stuck in gear. It has no brakes. It was converted to 12 V. Needs new tub for sure, windshield, and more. Definitely a project Jeep but it’s a classic! ******May trade for the right item. Possibly looking for a good work truck for a business with camper shell or mounted tool/work boxes? Or box trailer******”
This is a mix of M-38 and CJ-2A parts. The f-head isn’t original to either the CJ-2A and M-38.
https://denver.craigslist.org/for/d/denver-willys-jeep-1947/7234793269.html
“1947 Jeep Willys
Runs & drives good
Has original 4 cylinder engine
With only 111000 original miles on it
Manual transmission
4 wheel drive
Clean Colorado title
Tires are 35 x 12.50 R15
I have extra wheels with tires on them”
Has a Sears/Allstate-branded Meyers hardtop. Also has a variety of original parts. Might be a good parts rig.
https://semo.craigslist.org/pts/d/jackson-willys-military-jeep/7242918669.html
“M38 Willy’s Jeep. Early 1950s. No title. Good for parts. All data plates on dash. Calls only.”
This February 29, 1948, article in the Salt Lake Tribune describes Utah Reserve Train Center’s rescue jeep, describing how it works with the new mobile radar truck.
I couldn’t locate a corresponding photo of this in a newspaper. The rig looks interesting.
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“1969 Press Photo Rescue Jeep for Albany Police Department, New York. This is an original press photo. Rescue Jeep for Albany Police Department, New York. Police garage. Photo measures 9 x 7inches. Photo is dated 08-07-1969.
This is a unique folding knife for a former parts supply company. I couldn’t locate the company after a quick Google search.
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“Vintage Folding Knife Military Jeep & Truck Parts Advertising Japan Great Graphi. Condition is “Used”.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** on eBay for $27.00.
Probably not many of these around.
“Vintage Las Vegas Nevada Sheriffs Clark County Jeep Posse Patch. Condition is “New”. Patch has not been used or attached to clothing. Background is brown and the embroidery is gold/yellow. Approximate patch dimensions: 4 3/4″ high x 4″ wide. It appears the Jeep Posse was an all volunteer unit under the Sheriff’s Office direction from 1952 into the early 1980’s when it was disbanded.”
Here’s an unusual item. Starting bid is $10, with $10 shipping from Canada.
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“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”
Here’s a unique item.
https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/pts/d/platteville-rockford-pto-willys-pta-5852/7235780013.html
“Good Working Rockford PTO Model # PTA 5852
Was on a Willys L head engine running a pump . I believe it fits all early Willys flathead and L heads along with continental engines and a bunch of other industrial 4 and 6 cylinder engines. Clutches are like new ring gears are really nice. Good to run sawmill generator pumps etc.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900.
There’s a pending sale on this one.
“1974 Jeep CJ6 Hardtop 4×4 258 6cyl Manual Trans.. Runs & Drives good Minimal rust.”
This seems to be a mix of MB/CJ parts.
https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/for/d/1945-miltary-willy-jeep/7235773864.html
“I have an 1945 Willy runs and drives. I have it o. The road and title in hand. No trades I need the cash. No movers and mailed checks. I don’t need help selling. I have a new clutch to go in and the side handles for the tub.”
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.
Our good friend Boomer plans to do some snow plowing to help out his Minnesota neighbors. Rather than plow driveways (too much shit to hit, he says) he will open up all his neighbor’s curb cuts.
He’s snagged a Western plow blade attachment, but he still needs the blade. Does anyone have suggestions what blade length he should seek? 6′ or 7′ or 8′ or something else?
Thanks!
1961 Western Snow Plow Brochure:
Bill shared the news that Jeep and Lego have partnered ups ro a LEGO Technic Jeep Wrangler. It will be available Jan. 1, 2021. With 665 parts, it will take some time to assembler.
https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/jeep-wrangler-42122
(Originally Posted October 21, 2010): It’s easy to forget about the logistical challenges faced by the military to cover simple needs of the military. Showering in the field is one such example. A New Zealand-focused site has a page on the history of mobile laundry and baths from 1914-1990. Canada also had similar mobile services. How frequently such services actually appeared in the field is less clear to me, especially given the lack of photos of this equipment.
Back in 2010 I came upon the model below, which appeared on a new defunct website. The site showed how the builder created the model mobile bath.
The builder, Dave, had based his model on the picture below. In his post, he notes that the Jeep “was stationed in Germany in 1945 with the 2nd Battalion, The Kensingtons, 49th Division, Transport Centre, Iserlohn, Ruhr“.
This 1954 example out of France shows a mobile laundry unit of some type. This photo (page from book?) is for sale on eBay. The auction title is “Jeep transport laundry collective”.
Maury spotted this unusual item. It’s pretty small. The starting bid price is $50. I’m not sure what the value should be; the seller isn’t all the sure either.
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“Here we have an original ~ “OBSOLETE” VINTAGE KAISER-WILLYS GUARD HAT BADGE ~ that was recently acquired out of a Toledo, Ohio estate. I would imagine that this is a fairly hard badge to find. We could not find any other examples like it for sale. It measures approximately 1 7/8 inches tall by 1 3/8 inches wide. The over all condition is pretty decent with a few scratches from age and use and it does not have the little nut that screws on to hold it to the hat. Original untouched as found condition. Would make for a nice addition to any advanced collection.”
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.”
Unclear if it includes the trailer or not. Has a mixed set of rims and tires.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/atq/d/raymond-1948-cj2a-jeep-with-pto-wench/7241136939.html
“1948 jeep cj2a with PTO wench
runs good”
