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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 .
Runs and drives?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2736073596716984/
“1948 cj2a disc brakes all the way around throttle body injected 4.3 Chevy motor and t 350 trans locked up 5.38 gears”
This might have a fiberglass body.
https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/dillard-jeep-cj2a-1946/7162825977.html
“Project Jeep 1946 cj2a ford 289 modified for sand 4 spd. harness seats, roll cage, top, been in storage for several yrs. clean Wa. title.”
Includes three engines and other parts. This might have been a “Lefty”, given the spare tire mounts on the driver’s side.
https://eugene.craigslist.org/pts/d/brownsville-1948-willys-jeep-3-motors/7165386124.html
“Restoration Project! This is a 1948 Willys Jeep. (WWII) It comes with 3 motors and lots of extra original parts. See photos. Clear title. (Note: the white seats in the picture are not original parts, they are from a boat). This was a project my father started and he has since passed. Contact me with questions and I will do my best to answer them.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
The seller has lots to say, though some of it is inaccurate (1952 was not the last of the L-134 engines for example). The seller claims the M-38 has heavier duty running gear and frame; while the frame does have additional boxing and supports, the running gear is the same as the CJ-3A (More on the similarities/differences here). The sellers also states it is an “unrestored survivor”, yet then describes the changes the previous owners have made and the changes the seller himself also made.
1952 Willys M38 Military ‘Universal Jeep’
Great Runner/Driver UnRestored Survivor, DUAL PTO, Winch and ZERO RUST!
THIS LISTING IS DETAILED TO SHARE THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT A SERIOUS BUYER/TRADER WOULD WANT TO KNOW! PLEASE READ IT ALL BEFORE CONTACTING ME!
I’m considering letting go of my 1952 Willys M38, a.k.a. an MC, the original 4×4 American warhorse utility vechicle. This is a special survivor with important recent maintenance and upgrades.
VIDEO WALKAROUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkDBhzqPZeE
First off this is a real m38 Military jeep — so heavier duty frame and running gear than the contemporary Civilian model, the CJ-3A. 1952 is the last year of the “Flat Fender” Military Jeeps (much cooler than the M38a1), and also the last and best year of the Willys L134 “Go Devil” engine. I got it from the family which bought it at Government auction in the early 60s. It saw only very light use as a hunting vehicle for over 50 years and was literally kept in a barn and as a result is very very original and 100% RUST FREE ORIGINAL METAL.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000.
This has a replacement body.
“Older restoration, good running and very sweet to look at
Can send videos of it in action if seriously interested”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Maybe someone can use?
“1940’s Bantam T3-C trailer, based on the military version used during WW2. No tailgate, box is rough.”
No pics provided.
https://okaloosa.craigslist.org/pts/d/fort-walton-beach-willys-jeep/7153804728.html
“1958 Willys Jeep CJ3B. Disassembled, no body or springs. Has title.”
This looks like a backyard hardtop to me.
https://brainerd.craigslist.org/for/d/remer-willys-cj3-steel-cab-1955/7154166292.html
“Steel cab from 1955 CJ3b. Unknown make, no mfg tag. No doors.”
I bought this magazine based on the cover, hoping there would be some good photos in side. Nope, the best part of the article was the magazine cover.
Roger Martin’s Southwest Ohio FC Gathering is taking place this weekend. He shared a few pics from yesterday.
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This article from the May 24, 1965, issue of the Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon, follows the Salem Jeep Club’s trip with the Yakima Mountaineer’s Jeep Club (I’m not familiar with that club name) into the Cascade Mountains, specially the Ahtanum area west of Yakima.
Lots of updates for Cascade Mountain jeeping.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/d/south-prairie-1947-willys-cj2a-jeep/7162240142.html
“1947 CJ2A, Refreshed 302 ford, gear drive, headers, Edelbrock carb, small cam, C4 Auto full rebuild 1 year ago at Strange transmissions, tranny was built to have no slippage between gears during shifts and to assist braking on deceleration. 2 1/2” dual exhaust into a single flow master in the back of the rig. Military OD green, CJ5 frame boxed where they need to be. Dana 44 disc brake front axle with Warn hubs, Dana 44 drum brake rear with a Detroit soft locker installed. Low gears, don’t remember but think they were 411, may be 456. Front has Blazer 2 pack leaf springs mounted outboard of the frame with shackle reversal incorporated.
Rear has Blazer 3 pack springs mounted outboard of the frame. Billestien remote reservoirs on the front axle, rough country’s on the back. Warn 8274 winch. Custom stainless fuel cell underneath between frame rails. Custom stainless air tank on the back with hard lines to A/C pump, removed the a/c pump when working on the rig and haven’t reinstalled it yet but it is included. All lights and blinkers work perfectly. Ignition and accessories are operated thru a series of switches with a battery disconnect switch for override. Drivers floor has been patched where rust was, has been on my list to repair but never got to it, I have galvanized sheeting and 1” tube steel for the floor that can go with it. 33” old set of swampers on it, quite old but still plenty of tread and close to round. Call for more details. $6500 only trades up/down considered would be for side by side.:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5800.
The price seems reasonable on this mix-of-parts jeep. It has a GPW body. Given the hood bump, it might have an f-head, too.
1941 Willys “Jeep.” A true American hero. She served in WW II and was dissembled and then reassembled to serve again in the Korean War. She is titled as a 1941 but appears to have parts through the Korean War as was common for military Willys. She runs but is 79 years old. Her 4wd will take you anywhere. Please do not bid or buy if you do not intend to complete the sale. I have recently downsized my house and no longer have the space for this historical vehicle.”
UPDATE: This was relisted for sale in 2024: http://www.ewillys.com/2024/06/04/1963-fc-150-fire-truck-canister-ny-8500/
Dan shared this project FC. It’s got some cool vintage lettering.
“Very good condition for 55 years old Original pto , 3rd owner . Originally A fire/ rescue truck , still have the water tank , & still have 4out of 5 of the holders that it filled for the firefighters to put a forest fire out The Briggs & Stratton that pumped the men’s backpacks full of water . Don’t have the backpack extinguishers though Ran great 2 years ago Started up today What’s it worth to someone ? I’ve had 20 years & it’s never been on the road since I’ve owned it Sold my mountain so no where to use it . Also have a plow for it”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
Looks like a good price.
“Willys Jeep steel hard top
Great condition!
Must go
450 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
Looks in good shape.
“Willys jeep cj3a steel half cab , 2 doors with roll up windows, decent shape .”
Given the 0-8 KS speedometer, this is likely a 1956 DJ-3A Convertible.
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/portland-1949-willys-dj/7151315153.html
“Very light surface rust, no running gear. 2 wheel drive with wide whitewalls. I just don’t have the time and have many other Willys that I am working on. Tires have new tubes, frame and body are in excellent condition. Cash only, will delete when sold. Not positive what year it is”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
I’m sure someone could use these.
“4 matching combat wheels and tires off a 1944 willys mb jeep. good shape, not bent surface rust only.”
Has some rust. Looks like the passenger side tool indents have been filled/patched.
https://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/cloverdale-1952-m38-willys-military-jeep/7163988711.html
“I have owned this jeep for 24 years, restored it and drove it in parades and entered a couple car shows as well. Health problems have kept me from maintaining it the way it should be and I no longer have a garage to store it in or work on it. It has some rust on driver side front fender, passenger side under door, and floor pans. The frame is solid, motor was rebuilt in 2001 and has low miles on it. Jeep has not been started in several years so the gas tank will need to be cleaned out thoroughly. Many extras like mud/snow tires and wheels, military manual, old parts, and contacts for every nut bolt and screw. This would make a great restoration project since M38s
are rare and this one has only 42,456 original miles.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/06/2020) Has a bobcat hood. It’s a project.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/pts/d/belfair-jeep-willys/7164123312.html
“Jeep willys 3 in lift no motor. 1300 have title.”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/for/d/fort-lauderdale-jeep-willys/7161904320.html
“Jeep willys 1954
4×4
3 gears
good for hunting or mudding
no title
runs fair condition
Comes with extra pieces
Need to sell 2000 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
(04/11/2019) It’s still a project.
“Jeep FC 170 Geared one ton axles w/air locker and spool Small block Chevy, manual trans. All custom!!! Needs steering completed. Will be starting to complete this in March if I don’t sell it.”
UPDATE: This post has been updated with the May 1952 article on Vic Hickey’s “Mountain Goat” jeep.
Gayland spotted this unusual setup for painting tall places from a jeep. This was published on page 114 of the January 1950 issue of Popular Mechanics. Just hope it isn’t a windy day!
The is a better look at the rigging:
And a close up of the jeep:
This April 02, 1943, photo highlighted Sioux City’s North Junior School’s purchase of not one, but two jeeps as part of the “buy a jeep” bond campaign. They were the first school to buy one (and the first to buy two) jeeps. The Secretary of the United States Treasury presented the school with an award for its efforts.
April 02, 1943, Sioux City Journal
