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Has some body rust and doesn’t run.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/porter-willys-jeep-1953/7123896002.html
“1953 Willys Jeep not running . Last ran about 8 years ago on deer lease and developed a knock . Good rearend and differential . Pretty solid for it’s age with some rust . Good rebuild project .”
Not sure how much value is here, as the front frame rails have been repaired.
https://fayar.craigslist.org/pts/d/springdale-1950-cj3a-willis/7125346090.html
“CJ3A Willis Jeep frame, wheels, and misc parts. Selling as a full lot, not wanting to sell parts individually. Please call Vic with questions. Thanks!”
Hugo shared a French documentary about Uruguay that includes a CJ-3A. Below is a still from the video (full video here). The jeep only makes a couple second appearance.
“At the 3:20 mark, this video shows our central and most important avenue. The date of the video is 18 de Julio (18th July), the day our first constitution was approved. The location along the avenue is still possible to recognize by the architecture. Obviouslly everything else changed.
The Willys is pulling an advertisement for the Lottery of the 6th January day of the Three Kings. It is an important hollyday in Uruguay. Today it is comparable to Christmas, regarding the weight of gifts for children.”
On a side note, while doing some brief research for this, I learned that Uruguay has the longest carnival season in the world, as it runs 40 days each year!
This ad for Marine versions of the L-134 engine appeared in the October 06, 1947, issue of The Key West Citizen newspaper. As the ad notes, these are the “J1” models, which I take to mean that the serial numbers might start with “J1”?
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Seems worth a look. Has drivetrain updates.
“1949 Willys Jeep CJ3A. Has the “Dauntless” V6. Turbo 400 automatic transmission. Dana 18 transfer case. Saginaw steering. Front disc brakes. Lots of new parts. $3,000 with new tires and older rims. $2,500 with older original style wheels and tires. Runs well and drives but definitely needs more restoration but that’s part of the fun with these old Willys jeeps. Make offer or if you have something of equal value maybe we can trade.
This Jeep was never titled but the price reflects that. I did a title search in Oregon where it was purchased and came up with nothing. There are ways to license and register it and it really isn’t a big deal but just know there is that issue. Added: The Transmission shifts rough and leaks and may need a rebuild.. Probably needs a new radiator. I took the gas tank off and did a coating on the inside which came out very nice. Put in a new gas tank gauge sending unit. New distributor cap and points. New coolant hoses. Runs well but I have a carburator rebuild kit for it. Changed the oil. Changed the tranny fluid. Did a flush of the coolant system.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
This has a Bobcat hood and a custom 2A windshield with extra glass. No engine or trans.
“1942 Willys MB Jeep Clean WA title! No engine or trans just a roller. I have soft doors and bikini top for it too. None of the sins you see are mine, so if you have comments, keep me laughing. This one sat on the backburner too long and is ready for a new home. You could do almost anything with it, maybe your Mahindra Roxor would be more fun with a new front clip and licence plates? Cheap trail rig? LS swap? Slammed with an SR20det? Crazy 70’s street freak gasser? Anything, well except keep the cage, it’s terrifying. Cash talks, I will respond to folks in order.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,000.
Has a few mods. The body might be new?
” beautiful completely restored cj2a from ground up. Has the L134 engine, all axles, diffs., and trannys rebuilt. Rhino lining on under carriage and in tub, custom upholstery. A must see to appreciate.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
Probably a points, coil, or wire fix.
“Was running and lost spark. Have started changing from 6 volt to 12 volt. I have put in an alternator and have a 12 volt distributor and have the wiring harness ordered. Many extra parts. Original 226 hurricane six, three speed with factory overdrive.”
Could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1110320522668931/
“Non running willy overland. Ford engine. Needs love. Lots of extra parts. Doors, hood bumpers. And fold down tailgate”
UPDATE: Still Available. At least one person has had difficultly contacting the seller.
(02/28/2020) Has a variety of mods.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/el-paso-1956-willys-jeep-cj6-rock/7109234321.html
“1956 Willys Jeep CJ6 Rock Crawler
-Upgraded 401 V8 with fuel injection, tune-able distributor, and headers
-Dual Yellow Top Optima batteries
-T18 manual transmission
-Chromoly axel and lockers
-17 x 9.5 beadlock wheels with Irok tires
-Custom roll cage
-Winch
-Lots of upgrades; invested over $30K
-Located in El Paso, TX”
UPDATE: Price now $2800.
(02/15/2020) Includes an aluminum hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/251975692845700/
“47willy jeep project Buick v6 it has 77xj5 axels n4speed trans goes with it engine runs it also has the top n doors it’s a project”
Roy Rogers and Post Cereals had a licensing agreement for an unknown period of time, but it at least covered the period between 1952-1955 (I’m sure the Roy Rogers & Dale Evans archives can better answer the time period question). Together, the entertainer and cereal manufacturer produced a series of TV spots, print ads, and merchandise.
Here’s an example of a Post Cereal Commercial with Roy Rogers, Pat Brady and a hint of Nelly Belle (see many more commercials here):
In 1952 and 1953, Roy Rogers teamed up with Post Cereals to produce a series of 36 pop-out cards about Roy’s epic adventures. View references to the names for the entire list of cards here.
Card #4 “Pat Brady and Hi Jeep, “Nelly Bell”. Of course, the front is actually the same size as the back. See better images here.
Post Cereals also released a series of 3D cards with Roy Rogers, a few that included jeeps, that required the use of 3D glasses. Here are two examples that include jeeps (there are some of these 3D items for sale on eBay).
And one more off of eBay:
In 1953 Post Cereals joined Roy for a series of pins, one of which included NellyBelle on it.
This mower in this brochure looks like a Newton design. It’s form FS-514100.
Newton brochure from the late 1940s (See five early mowers here):
UPDATE: Matt shared this awesome pic of a Stork FC with a plow taken at the 2019 Great Willys Picnic.
I happened upon the Stork’s Plows website the other day. The company operates out of Bernsville, Pennsylvania. It looks like they carry a wide range of replacement parts for plows and other equipment, though how many vintage parts they have for those items isn’t clear. According to the website’s history page, the company started fixing plows and has a history of jeep support. They also sell some jeep parts on eBay.
Anyone familiar with the company?
Steve spotted this great photo of Jackie Robinson and the Brooklyn Dodgers piled into a jeep. You only receive the photo, but not the negative.
View all the information on eBay
“This auction is for one awesome IT’s A BEAUTY !!!! WE DO SHIPPED TO CANADA.. we do COMBINED SHIPPING COST !! 1950 JACKIE ROBINSON – DUKE SNIDER – PEE WEE REESE – CARL FURILLO – ROY CAMPANELLA Brooklyn Dodgers NL Team ” RIDING In A JEEP ” 8×10 TEAM PHOTO ! !!! awesome Made from super negative !!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
Look like a nice ride.
“1964 jeep CJ5. 2nd owner. all original. Factory Koenig full hard top, Koenig PTO winch. Original F head 4 cyl engine and 3 speed trans. Good tires and new spare. Starts and runs great.2 heaters, AM radio, CB radio, A REAL HEAD TURNER. No joy rides. Serious buyers only.”
Has a few mods. Powered with an F-head.
https://farmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/hesperus-48-willys-cj2a/7123208004.html
“This as a 1948 Willys CJ2A with a ‘53 F-head engine. I runs well, starts rite up, idles well, drives, 4 wheels and stops. Fuel system has been redone. Engine is smooth. Clutch and brakes are a bit stiff but work well. Newly painted, body is in good shape. Some rust still underneath and in toolbox area. Flame is good. Wind shield is rough, but functional. It is not restored but rescued. It still tells it’s story. It is a blast and very capable off road. I was planning on taking it on the Rubicon, but will not be able to do it this year so I am moving it on. It has soft doors and a bikini top.”
Appears in good shape.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/upland-japanese-mitsubishi-military-jeep/7124307989.html
“Selling a rare 1975 Mitsubishi Jeep. Right hand drive. Similar to the J54 but with a longer wheelbase. Based off the American Willy’s CJ-3b. Manufactured for the Japanese market under license from Jeep USA. 4 cylinder gas engine with 4-speed manual transmission. All original, runs and drives great. Has winch and towbar. Clean CA title, no back fees, no smog needed. Asking $9500 no trades. Located in Upland, CA.”
UPDATE: Pics now provided.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/d/portland-1946-jeep-cj2a-4×4-project/7124416946.html
“I HAVE JUST AQUIRED A 1946 JEEP CJ2A 4X4 4CYL” 3SPEED COLUMN SHIFT” PROJECT.HAS A FLAT HEAD 4 MOTOR (THAT WAS OVERHAULED BUT LEFT PLUGS OUT) AND TRANS/TRANSFER COMBO.BEEN APART FOR YEARS,HAVE MOST PARTS AND LOTS MORE(2 OR 3 CYLINDER HEADS,EXTRA WHEELS AND TIRES ETC)THE LIST GOES ON NEW FLOOR SECTION,NEW STEERING COLUMN WITH SHIFT TUBE ATTACHED,THE LIST IS LARGE.MUST BUY COMPLETE IN OTHERS WORDS COMPLETE NO PARTING.NO PICS YET BUT WILL TRY TO GET PICS IN NEXT DAY OT TWO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1925.
The second chassis appears to be a 2A as well.
“1946 Jeep CJ2A Willys Overland, comes with a running stock engine (but is not installed in the jeep – it’s in the extra rolling chassis that comes with the deal. The engine in the jeep now is no good but the jeep comes with an extra running Engine, (You can hear it run) ….extra transfer case / trans / differential, extra original oil bath air cleaner, 4 extra wheels and tires.
Email me here at this Craigslist email and I’ll give you my phone number, address etc ….This is a perfect Father / Son project: pull the running engine out of the rolling chassis…install it in the jeep body, which has been sitting for a long time …..Clean Clear Current Title in MY NAME……(no title problems) , Thanks”
Now sure how much value is here.
https://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/pts/d/coos-bay-willys-jeep-cj3b-body-and-frame/7124233325.html
“Couple sets of fenders, hood, grill, window frame. Call for details. Phone call only.”
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.
