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The Land Cruiser projects I usually run across are in worse condition for similar dollars. This looks like a great candidate for a restoration or drive as is (Probably needs some mechanical fixes and hasn’t been run in a while). No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/282808182860949/
UPDATE: I had the wrong link.
This looks to have a modified M-38A1 body. It just looks odd like that.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/198294898177045
“Project real willys jeep motor is there with most maybe everything great project for you or your kid buyrs only will trade motor cycles cars etc no time for it and want something new”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(02/08/2020) I would guess the body is a replacement body. The front roll cage loop rests atop the step. I hope there’s something connected to the frame underneath the step. The soft top looks custom and doesn’t use the windshield channel. It kind of looks like it snaps on the front? No description provided.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/02/2020) This looks to be a pretty much untouched Bobcat Body on a CJ-2A chassis. I don’t see the tailgate.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/189947615458033/
“Selling for a friend it is a 1947 jeep willeys fiber glass body its a project to put together so if ur look for a project here u go comment or messge for more info 3,000 obo”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5900.
(06/16/2020) Has. variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/289919862198111/
“This sweet little Willys CJ2A Jeep sports a 289 V8, 4 speed automatic tranny. I’ve poured a pile of cash into it but don’t have time to enjoy it. Starts and runs fine.”
We’ve seen worse for more.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1943-willys-mb-jeep/7155396709.html
“1943 willys MB- lots of bondo, not a lot of rust. Incorrect windshield for the year but in good shape, no title, does not run.”
Thanks to Maury, I was able to get this 1991 press packet off ebay and shipped for under $10. That’s a good day. It wasn’t clear to me all that was inside, but it turned out to be a heck of a deal. The three-page tri-fold stores photos, old press releases, histories, and a few miscellaneous items.
Here’s the front of the packet:
These are the materials that are stored inside. There are four press releases, fourteen reproduction 8×10 photos, a 40-page AMC/Chrysler history, a jeep history that’s attached to the binder (see upper right corner), one March 1963 Jeep News front-page reproduction and a late 1940s wagon ad reproduction. Just the reproduction of the Willys Quad photo was worth the cost of this package (I’d never gotten around to getting one).
I haven’t read this history just yet, but wasn’t in a hurry as I’ve already read this book on AMC’s history:
Here’s how the binder looks when opened. The jeep history starts at the page in the middle.
Under the last page of the jeep history is a holder for all the photos and other documents:
Here are two 1990s press releases (I only took photos of the front pages):
These are two 1980s press releases:
The press release on the left is from early 1942 and covers the changing situation with America’s entry into WWII, while the one on the right is from 1965:
The Jeep News reproduction page from March 1963 is shown on the left. It includes a report on the name change from Willys Motors to Kaiser Jeep and the Willys-Overland Export Corp. to Kaiser Jeep International Corp. The reproduction wagon ad on the right is from 1948 and includes details on which magazine and dates it appeared (I wish I had that database of information!).
This ad for Jack Gray’s “Jeep City” for his Jeep Sale-O-Rama was published in the Akron Beacon on February 26, 1961. Anyone old enough to remember Jack? Was it truly the largest jeep parts supplier in Ohio?
Great DJ-3A press photo.
View all the information on eBay
“This is an original press photo. Autos-Willy’s. Willys Jeep Dispatcher, above, designed for light delivery work particularly in congested traffic areas, is now being introduced by Willy’s Motors, Incorporated. Highly maneuverable and economical to operate, the Dispatcher is offered in a hardtop model (illustrated) a convertible canvas soft-top, and a basic open model. All models are powered by the Jeep four-cylinder 60 horsepower engine.Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 6-3-1956.”
Nice looking rig. Not much ’45 left on this.
https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/san-andreas-willys-roadster-1945-willys/7153234748.html
“1945 Willy’s Roadster- 327 cubic inch V-8, 4-barrel carb, Electronic MSD ignition, Headers, Large wheels and tires, Roll Cage, Racing seats- Newly upholstered with 4-point harnesses, GM Tilt steering wheel, Previously taken down to the frame and repainted- frame black, Body- bright Red.”
Seems to be a mix of parts. I wonder if the seller has documentation about the “first prototype for the Air Force claim”.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/mayer-1942-jeep-willys/7154253294.html
“1942 original Jeep Willys was in the second war first prototype for the Air Force. The engine was rebuilding.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.
The body and frame are 2A even though the front frame rails are missing the frame horns.
“Too many other projects going on, my loss, your gain! Flat head 4 cyl. CJ2D – ready for the trail. Good condition. Very little rust. Runs great!”
Has a modified windshield with an extra row of glass.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/henderson-1946-jeep-cj/7155364268.html
“1946 Jeep Willys Cj. This is a project. Most everything is there. I have the front hood, fenders, and grill. Started to take apart to restore it. I have the gauges. Does have a couple small rust spots. Motor was running before taken apart.
Title in hand. Will consider trade.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
(02/08/2020) Looks solid, though the dash has been modified somewhat.
“1959 rare cj6 body is in good shape. 5 new tires and wheels all new brakes including E brake. Has rare pto driven winch works good. Has been converted to 12 volt system. Currently registered and tagged text is usually best”
This CJ-2A looks in excellent shape. It’s got a few updates/mods.
https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/KCM/217/1948-Willys-Jeep-CJ-2A
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,000.
Nice looking CJ-6 with a Koenig hardtop.
“Jeep 1966 CJ-6 V6. One owner 59,558 original documented miles. Purchased new in Boulder Colorado and lived a pampered life in Boulder. The owner ordered it very well loaded including the Dauntless Oddfire Buick V6, 2 barrel carburetor, 3 speed standered transmission, Warren Overdrive, Warren lockout hubs, full metal hardtop (removable) with hard doors (removable) with roll up windows, headliner, and back lift gate, electric wipers, heater, AM radio, flashers, roll bar, tow hitch. Plus owner added tow bar, fog light, backup light, trailer wires.
Repainted the original color in the 1980s and not driven much after that.. Stored inside a climent controlled garage until last year. It has recently received new battery, the fuel tank cleaned, 2 barrel carburetor rebuilt, new fuel pump, fuel lines replaced, fuel filter replaced. Water pump replaced and system flushed. Oil and filter changed. New BF Goodrich tires and new wheels.
Runs like new!
Drives like new!!
Looks great!!!
NO Rust!!
Everthing works great.
Comes with original wheels, old water pump, all paperwork from owner.
Clear title in hand.
I am helping the original owner sell her Jeep. You will be purchasing the vehicle from her. I will be the one showing the Jeep. NO Trades. Will not hold the CJ6 without large deposit. No test drives without proof of funds.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
Galen’s got this PTO winch for sale.
“Koenig Model 100 PTO Winch for sale. $350 OBO. Winch, plate & cable, & chain drive, no other PTO pieces available. All parts move freely, winch is in good shape, just needs the PTO shaft and PTO transfer case. DM me to discuss delivery. Located in Northwest Arkansas.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
(05/19/2020) Needs an engine.
“Great project jeep only thing needed is paint and a motor”
This photo and article appeared in the July 09, 1973, issue of the Longview Daily News. I don’t remember the Road Rebels Jeep Club nor can I remember its insignia. The tow bar on the front suggests this jeep was likely a trail and race jeep, if not also a road jeep. It was common to see the family jeep show up at races into the early 1980s. It doesn’t take too many breakdowns of the family jeep while racing to convince owners to build race-only jeeps.
“A hearty crowd turned out for the Jeep Play Day put on by the Road Rebels Jeep Club this weekend in conjunction with Kelso’s Hilander Summer Festival. The unidentified driver has all four wheels slinging mud, sand and water during his run over the course. Photographer Dave Fox captured the action with a camera setting of f16 at 500th of a second, which is considerably slower than the speed he used to get out of the way.”
Four CJ-5 Questions for you all:
This 1948 Willys Truck brochure is dated October 01, 1948, and highlighted the five different models of trucks available for purchase. These scans were posted to the oldcarmanualprobject.com website by Eddy Jeijer.
This “4-Wheel-Drive Power” advertisement appeared in the March 1948 issue of the Farm Journal.
This runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/304606587243964/
“Willys 1945-49 MB as is. Runs great. Motor has been maintained. It’s a work horse.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500. It was a former racing jeep owned by Bob and Arlene Brooks, longtime members of the Green River Valley Jeep Club and heavily involved for decades in the PNW4WDA.
Has some mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3166294533426157/
“I have a 1947 willys for sale. It was my fathers jeep I don’t have the time to to work on it and get it running again. It breaks my heart to sell it, but i don’t have the room or time for it right now. My loss your gain.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Seller is flexible on price for the right home.
“If you want a title it’ll be the same price as a whole vehicle. I have this very rare little Suzuki LJ20 Jimny that I bought with big plans, but now need to move on. Engine is a water cooled 360cc 2cyl 2-stroke that is stuck, not sure how bad. 4spd manual trans, 4wd, needs a bit of everything. Practically zero rust but is missing one rear window. Even the original Toshiba headlights from ’73 are intact! Looking for $3000, open to offers Clean title in hand, on non-op Cash offers only, flexible on price to the right home.”
