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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 .
Bill shared this original looking, but rough, pedal jeep.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/atq/d/peconic-jeep-tiger-peddle-car-original/7213353558.html
“Jeep Tiger Peddle Car .
Original paint .
Please refer to the pictures for condition.
Please feel free to ask questions
Item sold as is.
Cash deal .
No scammers please .
If this ad is up the car is still for sale.
No low ballers….”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $14,500.
(01/30/2019) This appears in good condition.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/900233203833012/
“1952 Willys M38 Jeep/ I am the third owner of this outstanding Willy’s/Overall condition exterior and interior is excellent/ NO CANCER/1000 miles on professional rebuilt L head original engine/ I had my shop restore it about 10 years ago. Always starts, runs smooth, doesn’t leak anything, dual 12 volt batteries, like new Bestop vinyl cab with doors and large zippered rear door, drop down tailgate, Jerry can with carrier, spare tire with carrier, always garaged, 8,000 lb Warn winch with remote, all gauges and lights work (sometimes the fuel gauge can be intermittent), military style tires are 95%, roll bar, heater that will keep you warm. Fold down back seat. I bought this Willy’s from the farmers family that bought it from the military. He parked it in his shop and I parked it in my shop. This was a western Washington vehicle which means no road salt or chemicals. As you can see in the pics, this is a very sweet M38 owned and used by adults. No teenybopper hack job here”
This 1952 CJ-3A was priced at $12,000. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/616789585882029/
It’s too bad this photo isn’t sharper as I’d like to see if those are wheels and hubs truly look like they are from a jeep. It looks like that body fits the jeep chassis pretty well. This photo appeared in the February 27, 1947, issue of the Brooklyn Citizen.
This photo and caption out of the February 11, 1946, issue of the Herald-Journal (Logan, Utah), shows the press photo that was for sale on eBay back in 2013.
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Originally Published September 18, 2013: According to the attached information, these jeeps were winterized with left over Japanese transport plane materials.
This 1946 photo was also available in 2013. It too was taken at a Japanese airbase, but it’s unclear to me if it is the Showa airbase or not.
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This press photo was taken in 1946 in Showa as well.
“This is an original press photo. Instead of manufacturing cargo planes for Japanese use, this assembly line is making US Jeeps fit for winter use. Japanese stocks of aluminum, plexiglass, rivets, iron rods and fabric are being fitted to jeep use. Photo measures 9.25 x 7 inches. Photo is dated 2-6-1946.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $200.
(10/09/2019) This is fun and a reasonable price, too.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/tag/d/elk-grove-jeep-replica/7217471675.html
“This replica Jeep is 3/4 scale model loosely based on an early 40’s Willy’s Jeep. I built it for a prop for kids to play on at Vacation Bible School. The frame and body are wood construction plenty sturdy for kids (and small adults!) to sit in / play on. Tires are made of styrofoam, plastic lids, and irrigation drain pipe. No, it does not roll; it is stationary, although with a some imagination and skill you could modify it. There are headlights and marker lights in front connected to a 12v battery and switch in the dash.
Would love to keep it, but don’t have the space for it. Could be for a kid’s playroom, or maybe a Jeep dealer could use it for a kid space!”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $17,000.
Lacks a title.
“This is a Ford GPW made in World War II for the U.S. military. An excellent condition jeep. It has a reproduction body, hood, grill, fenders, seats and canvas, tires and combat rims. But the frame, engine and many other parts are original and restored. The paint color and markings are for the USMC used in World War II. NO TITLE. Bill of Sale only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Has a V-8.
“Jeep is in great conditon. Has a small block chevy 350. Bored .030 flat top pistons. Balanced crank. Summit racing cam kit 1107. Original 3 speed transmission and transfer case. Has a heater underneath the seat. Custom fuel tank. Thing runs like a champ. Sounds great. Looking into buying a canam only reason im selling. Clean title.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8500.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/atq/d/raymond-1948-cj2a-jeep-with-pto-wench/7215436224.html
(03/20/2020) “1948 jeep cj2a with PTO wench and trailer”
Tom’s got these parts for sale. Email tsherman555 @ aol.com (remove the spaces around the @).
Ph# 616 888 0972
“The engine is a rebuildable go devil
Hood and tailgate are cj2a
Axles and hubs are from a 50’ wagon
Price $400.00 obo for everything”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
The engine oil filter mount suggests the engine is later than a CJ-2A.
“Willys Cj parts L134 engine t-90 transmission Dana 18 transfer case turns over freely put out Of flat fender 5 years ago missing starter and alternator/generator $ 800.
Stock Front and rear seats out of cj2a $ 350.
(2) gas tanks out of cj2a cj3a $ 100.
(2) 5 gal Jerry cans $ 45.
Willys rear bumper tow hitch. $ 100.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $550.
All the glass is intact. The driver’s door may have some rust near the window.
“1955-1971 Jeep CJ-5 Willys Hardtop. This hardtop is made by Kelly and I believe the model is Bonanza III. The hard top does have some dents, rust and filler. Comes with the hinges for the doors. The top has all of the windows. It doesn’t include hardware to bolt the hard top pieces together.”
Some work has been completed.
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/center-sandwich-1949-willys-overland/7213639756.html
“I have a 1949 Willys Overland Jeepster project car that I can’t complete due to a back and neck injury. The car is disassembled for restoration. All parts are bagged and tagged with photo documentation and comes with the maintenance manual. Powered with a 6 cyl Hurricane engine coupled to a 3-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The body has new floors and rocker panels installed along with repaired rear wheel wells. There is no rust on the body. If interested, I could share a link that shows the process of disassembly. This would make a great nostalgic camp car for the right person.”
Has a least a few mods.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/fresno-jeep-for-sale/7215871414.html
“1951 Willys CJ3A Engine is 1962 Chev. 327 w/double hump heads, 4 sp. truck trans. Excellent body, for details, contact me. No trades, serious buyers bring cash.”
This photo of a CJ-5 with a bed extension (possibly Kent Frost’s jeep) was taken in the Needles District of Canyonlands in 1963 or 1964. It can be viewed more in-depth at the Utah State Historical Society’s website.
CREDIT: Utah State Historical — Society https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6zw391g .. “Jeep party is shown ascending steep pitch through Needles area of projected Canyonlands National Park.”
This October 14, 1945, article by Earl Albert Selle (more on him below) in the Honolulu Advertiser shared a few stories about the dangers faced by jeep drivers in the Pacific Theater. Brown University has a collection of Earl Selle’s correspondence, articles, photos, and other materials. The collection also contains materials from William Henry Donald, about who Selle wrote a book called “Donald in China” in 1948 (which sounds like an interesting book, also available here). There are pics of the book on Etsy.
Earl Albert Selle, was born around 1887 in Seattle. His early life was full of adventure. During WWII he went blind, as was probably blind when he wrote the above column. But, that didn’t stop him from being adventurous. It is claimed he made news in 1961 when he wrote about becoming an aviator and flying a plan with the help of a seeing-eye-pilot. You can learn more about Earl in this obituary:
Thanks to Roger Martin for spotting this photo on Facebook. This 1942 photo shows a jeep carrying an elevated target to help with shooting practice at Wendover Airfield. The photo was posted on Facebook by Damon Viola after he visited the The Historic Wendover Airfield Museum in Utah. He added, “This is a WWII Army Air Base dedicated in part to training the flight crew of the Enola Gay for the atomic bomb drop in Japan. If you’re ever in Western Utah I urge you to stop and check it out.”
Moving Target, Gunnery Range on Wendover Airfield, 1942. Courtesy of the Utah Historical Society.
UPDATE: This is back on eBay.
This looks to be a press photo of a fire department jeep from the city of Columbus, Georgia, The date of the photo appears to be March 27, but I can’t make out the year on the right side of the photo (maybe ’53). I think the posters on the grille read “Don’t let FIRE lick YOU”.
View all the information on eBay
“Press Photo Fire Department Jeep Col92671 10X8 Photo Photo Is Undated.”
Tom spotted this toy M-38A1 with what appears to be the original box.
https://lexington.craigslist.org/tag/d/winchester-1960s-marx-jeep-in-box/7193799628.html
“Made for Marx Buddy Charlie, GI Joe, and other 1/6 scale figures. Jeep is in extremely good condition. Box in very good condition with cardboard inserts. Only real box damage is on a end flap. Tear on corner. $125 firm.”
Has potential and a few updates.
https://providence.craigslist.org/ctd/d/east-bridgewater-1949-willys-jeep/7219137066.html
“* 1949 Willys Jeep Overland Wagon
* 2 Wheel Drive * MA Title
* In Overall Great Shape
* Mustang V6 * 4 Speed Standard Trany
* Runs & Drives Super-Cruises Excellent
* No Smoke – No Noises
* Good Oil Pressure * Runs Cool
* New Headliner
* New Seat Upholstery
* 2 New Mufflers
* New Shocks
* Tires, Brakes Good
* Heater, Wipers, etc All Good
* With Surfboard
* A Real Classic
* Hop in it & Drive
* Can Only Go UP in Value!
* Super Deal @ $6,850!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
This has a tilt bed and some power train updates along with a dump bed. Daryl’s the seller and deals in vintage jeep parts (I’ve bought a few things from him).
“1963 Jeep FC-170
Has a 4.3 v6 and 4l60E out of a 2000 GMC Jimmy with 30k miles when swapped.
All brand new 11″ Bendix brakes, brake lines and dual pot master cylinder.
Both axles just serviced.
Just did tune up, hoses and belts.
Has hydraulic dump bed.
This truck will drive across the country and get 20 mpg doing it.
Any trades would be Cummins swapped Chevy square body, Willys CJ flatfender Jeeps
Clean Washington title in my name.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
Has a new body kit and a nice looking Ford 2.3L on a CJ-5 frame.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3054624168151950
“This is a brand new 1951 Willys CJ3A body. It is on a 1975 CJ5 frame with 1977 CJ7 axles with disc on the front. Wrangler leaf springs. 1987 Ford 2.3 with a Rare C4 automatic (rebuilt) behind it. I have the transfer case, it needs rebuilt and you will of course need the adapter. New tilt column,new manual Saginaw box. No title.
Due to overwhelming interest I will add to the ad! Tub has been coated underneath with Master Series Silver and Black undercoating. It will NOT rust. It was even gravity flowed into the seams. New carb
Racer Walsh intake adapter
New tires
Aluminum wheels
Turbo Ford Valve Cover included
New drivers seat.
Used passenger seat.
I may have back seat frame, not sure.
New gas tank
No wiring or gauges
No windshield
No plumbing for coolant or brakes, brakes will need done
no pedal set
No heater etc
needs driveshafts done
Shackle hangars need to be bolted on.
All welding is done. needs a lot of little things to be finished but that’s what I can think of.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
(05/24/2020) This has a variety of mods.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/napa-1953-willys-jeep/7216271357.html
“1953 Willy’s Jeep Flat Fender
Clean title and registration
4wd
289 V8 Conversion
3 speed manual transmission with overdrive
Dual exhaust
Power steering
Locking front hubs
Dual fuel tanks
Carb rebuilt within last year
Front tow bar
Spare set of stainless steel front fenders included
Runs strong. Used primarily for hunting. Only parting with it due to lack of time.”
Running when parked project.
https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/boise-1942-willys-jeep/7215352002.html
“Great project for the winter. This Willy’s has a straight 6 engine that I’m told was running when it was parked. I’m selling this for my mother in law as it was a future project for my late father in law. Not sure on the mileage. Have title in hand.”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/d/saxonburg-estate-sale-willys-jeep-and/7206631571.html
“Willys Jeep and other Jeep transmissions for sale in an estate sale.”
