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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.
Looks like a good price.
“I HAVE 2 COMBAT WHEELS 16″, 200 for the pair or will trade for 4 16″ standard wheels for a 1948 cj2a jeep if you have other vintage jeep parts we might make a deal,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $100/each.
Seller has a mix of Dana 18s and 20s.
“Got about 10 of them. Call for details. $100 each.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/16/2018) Has updates. Might have a VEC body.
https://chico.craigslist.org/pts/d/chico-1946-willys-cj2-jeep/7124287372.html
“This jeep has a 1975 odd-fire 3.8L (231 ci) v6 with Offenhauser 360 aluminum manifold and Holley 4bbl carb. Also has automatic trans, warn overdrive, 4.88 axle ratios, 11″ brakes all around (just converted to silicone brake fluid so new wheel, master cylinder and soft hoses!), dual fuel tanks, full roll cage and a back seat (needs to be reupholstered). Have soft top with all hardware, but needs new top. Also needs paint and new tires (lots of tread but very old).”
I find it rewarding to find the backstories to folks see in the old photos like this. You can read Harry’s full biography here.
This photo published in the Jackson Advocate on June 22, 1946, was taken in Leghorn, Italy, and shows Harry and his wife Orlean together again after being separated during WWII. Born in Mississippi, in 1909, Harry rose to the rank of Major, serving in both WWII and the Korean War. A writer, editor and highly educated man, after spending time in Germany, France, Korea, California, Africa, and other places, he eventually returned to Mississippi, become the first black teacher at the Gulfport High School. He went on to win a variety of awards and was a member of a number of societies. Major Harry C. Tartt passed away in 2008, with Orlean preceding him.
This 1973 Busch Beer commercial includes multiple shots of a post 1972 CJ-5. I don’t remember this commercial, yet it feels oddly familiar.
Here’s the original source: https://media.dlib.indiana.edu/media_objects/6h440x06f
While the sign reads “approved”, to me this particular sign does not look like Willys approved signage. There are too many signs of slight overspray. Perhaps it was done by a service station owner? I’ve also not seen one with that background color. Anyone seen another like this?
https://toledo.craigslist.org/clt/d/toledo-vintage-1950s-s-willys-metal/7119346029.html
Looks like a classic 1980s build with the diamond plate, V8, warn winch, and bumper mod. More pics of this would be great.
https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/d/okanogan-1948-willys-jeep/7122646155.html
“Chev 283 motor, 3 speed manual with warn overdrive, warn winch, full canvas top and bikini top, overhead console and includes a back seat.”
This price appears to include the jeep (titled a ’44), a trailer, and the trailer hauling both. The 2A has a rear PTO and gearbox.
https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/liberty-us-military-jeep-and-trailer/7115041813.html
“Titled 1944 US army jeep, army jeep trailer, and dual axle trailer to haul it on. Many extra parts. A couple of Jerry cans .”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $19,000
Looks in great shape.
“World War II Jeep. Willys jeep design made by Ford. Model GPW made in 1942. Complete restoration of an original military jeep. Runs fantastic. Restored by a expert jeep mechanic. Clutch tight, Brakes strong, steering solid, starts every time. Original WO Carb has been rebuilt. WOF Engine, MP Siren, BC659 Radio, Much more. Additional Photos on request. If this ad is up then the vehicle is still available. No low ball offers.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/29/2020) Looks like a solid combo.
https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/oregon-1954-willys-jeep-with-trailer/7114741817.html
“1954 Willys-Jeep with matching trailer”
No obvious rust.
https://nmi.craigslist.org/bar/d/rogers-city-49-willys-jeep/7122868352.html
“rLooking for a Yamaha rhino. I have a 1949 willys to trade. Buick v6 . Different frame and drive components”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
It’s a good price on an older soft top. Looks like it requires a 3A/M-38 windshield with the channel.
“This top came off of a Willys CJ2A. This is an older style with no tears or rips. Everything is here including all mounting hardware, brackets, snaps and doors. Please email with contact information and I will get back to you.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.
Possible rebuild core.
“Used L134 Engine from Willys Jeep
Engine has low/no oil pressure
Good Core or Rebuild
Email with questions
Make Offer
As shown (no Distributer, no Carb)”
Not running.
https://glensfalls.craigslist.org/cto/d/cambridge-willys-jeep-1942/7123154581.html
“1942 Willys jeep
Engine complete, not currently running.
Local pickup
Cash
Offers considered”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/west-springfield-1948-willys-cj2a/7118227358.html
“I hav a complete Willys CJ2A Jeep that is all original. Body is pretty much shot. The motor ran when it was parked two years ago. Also have a rolling chassis with a New Jersey title. This would be a great start to a build because the frame is in good condition for its age. ”
It’s missing the rear and one side glass.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/atq/d/rutland-willys-jeep-arctic-top/7113275134.html
“Aluminum cab closure for Willys Jeep. It was on a 1947 CJ2A. Windshield glass intact. Missing side and rear. I will consider trades anything old and cool.”
UPDATE: Still AVailable.
(10/03/2019) Includes a plow. Has some wood sides that I imagine are covering a rough body.
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/pts/d/stoughton-jeep-willys/7121521840.html
“1950 Jeep CJ3A – have plow also.
Was my project but moving soon.
Wood on sides (see pictures).
Not started in some time.
Complete. Unmodified original.”
Mark and his son Tom have assembled another video with Drew at the Jeep Farm, this time it involves the rebury of a CJ-5.
Marked form FS-F514105, this brochure highlights some of the tool bar implements available for jeeps, including the Rotary Lister Planter, the Conventional Moldboard Middle Buster, The Roatry Bottom Middle Buster, the Field Cultivator and the Row Fertilizer Attachment.
Barry Thomas suggests that some or all of these may be ex-newgren items that, following Newgren’s struggles, Willys-Overland began to market and sell under ‘Jeep’. I’m not as versed as some folks on the individual implements, so maybe someone can confirm this?
One thing is clear to me; Willys-Overland did not devote much marketing resources to this sales effort. These brochures are pretty simplistic compared to many other marketing documents of the time. Maybe there was a small team with a tight budget assigned to try to make something happen with this niche of farming and implements?
Unlike the other brochures in this group of seven, this was the only one-page brochure and it lacked a form number.
This unusual little lighter is engraved with Willys, Packard, and Mack. Kenneth B. Schleicher ran a dealership out of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, for fifteen years. He passed away in 1984.
View all the information on eBay
Vintage Redilite Stick Lighter KB Schleicher Mack Willys Packard never used”
UPDATE: **Sold**
(05/10/2020) Seems a good price. Radiator has been swapped.
“1947 Empire tractor, s/n 5184. This tractor runs well. Tires are in good condition. We were told by seller who owned the tractor since the 1960s that the first owner had a custom haying business & the tractor kept overheating pulling a self powered bailer so he installed a McCormick Deering radiator. Sellers family built the 3 point lift & blade to clean barn stalls. Empire tractors were made with same engines, transmission, transfer case, and differential as Jeeps.”
Has a new body.
https://houston.craigslist.org/hvo/d/hallettsville-1947-willys-jeep/7117230444.html
“Super clean 1947 willys Jeep. Has new body. Rebuilt transmission. 12volt swap. Pto Winch. $9000”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5200.
The floor appears to have been fiberglass/replaired. Has a variety of small mods.
“For sale: 1948 CJ 2A This jeep is mostly stock except for a roll bar, radio,
turn signals, tow bar, and seat belts. This Willys is in good shape although it needs bigger tires. Asking $5200 or make offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500!
Seems a fine price.
“The original model of Warn’s iconic electric winches, the Bellview Winch is 8,000 lb rated and was produced by Warn industries until 1974, when it was replaced by the Warn Model M8274, which is still in production today. These winches were popular ad-ons to old Willys Jeeps, International Scouts, Early Broncos, and 4×4 pickups.
The winch works with manually actuated cables that fix to the dash-mounted control panel, and run through the engine bay to the winch and the knife-switch. The cables control the power-in function, the clutch, and a manual drum brake. It is VERY uncommon to find one of these winches with the original under-dash controls (complete with factory WARN blue cables) as well as the control switch.
This winch was a factory option on a barn-find 1974 Bronco, and its serial number shows that it was one of the last Belleview winches to be made at the end of 1974. It would make a great piece to add to a vintage restoration, or use as is on any vehicle, as a similar new M8274 costs around $2500.”
