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UPDATE **SOLD** Was $16,000.
Looks in nice shape.
“Beautiful Willys Jeep truck
Original hurricane motor with overdrive.”
It’s a former Navy CJ-3B, according to the data plate.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/bullhead-city-1958-jeep-willys-cj3b/7106599259.html
“This is a jeep that is in real good condition. it has the following new.
Windshield & Windshield rubber, Upholstery, Gauges Paint Job, Rims, Tires, all electrical wiring, Crankshaft pulley, Alternator, Starter Solenoid, Thermostat & Housing, Radiator, Brakes, Shocks, Steering control arms, all mirrors, all lights, Water pump, Also good turbo 350 transmission and transfer case ready to bolt in. .. and the motor is a good strong running chevy 283 v-8. Selling do to home purchase out if state.”
Has a variety of updates.
https://chico.craigslist.org/cto/d/biggs-1948-willy-cj2a/7107682068.html
“1948 CJ2A with Buick 231 V6, air locker, power steering, brand new 36 inch scampers with 0 miles. Runs and is registered. Back roll bar is cut, I was going to put a fold up rear seat in it but never finished, seat comes with it. Brand new smitty seats for front need to be mounted as well. Dose not have mounts. Asking $6000 or best offer.”
I can’t figure out how the modification on top of the front frame rails would have been used?
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/bakersfield-46-willys-jeep/7101772271.html
“46 Willys Jeep. New Chevy 350 small block motor 350 trans , power steering, disk breaks upfront, griffin radiator. All differentials have been gone through. Restored 10 years ago. Solid project for someone to put their own touches on.
If you have your own motor we can discuss a sale price for the jeep without the motor.
$4500 without the motor.”
Could be a good price.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/cheney-1946-jeep-cj3a-willys/7107417397.html
“1946 Jeep CJ3A. Has 4-cyl (151 ci) Chevy iron duke with T-19 4-speed and Dana 18 transfer case. 5.38 Gears. Stock steering. Motor runs but carb needs to be rebuilt and has factory steering that could be re done. Great little Jeep to fix up and make a great rig.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $27,500.
Mike spotted this detailed rebuild converted to 4-Wheel-Drive. There are a few pics of the rebuild on the ad.
“The Willy’s Jeepster was Willys attempt shortly after world war two, to enter into the family car business as Willys had previously made only jeeps. The “Jeepsters” as they were called had Jeep looking front ends and came as a two wheel drive, convertible, 4 cylinder engine and “three on the tree” transmissions. What makes this Willys so unique and cool, is that it has been converted to a 4X4 with “three on the floor” and has an upgraded fresh 6-cylinder engine to boot making this Jeepster a one of a kind. The”French Grey” paint color really looks great and this Jeepster really turns heads. The bigger wheels and tires give this Jeepster an awesome stance. (lift this thing 3 more inches and put a roll-bar on it to send it to the moon) This is a frame up restoration with a newly rebuilt 6-cylinder engine. (see build pictures) Perfect for this Southern California weather and beaches. This is something that you will not have to worry about anyone else having. Its sad, but need to sell due to this coronavirus economy.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
Will need some work.
“Willys Jeep high hood too and doors. Need restore. Rare top. Good start $400 or trade.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Not sure how much value is here.
“1945 mb2a running jeep. Its rough.. but can hit the trails. Has another frame and tub and front fenders plus more extra parts. Stock 4 cylinder flat head and running gear.its a three generation jeep. Clean title. Runs and drives just needs a overhaul.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
Listed as a 1945, it appears to be a later model CJ-2A.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/07/2019) Hasn’t been registered in a few years.
https://santamaria.craigslist.org/cto/d/santa-maria-1946-jeep-willys-cj2a/7102580628.html
“1946 Jeep Willy’s CJ-2A good shape, first year made available to public after WWII.
Roll Bar, Tow Bar, Trailer Hitch, Oversize newer radiator and gas tank. Runs good. Original engine and running gear, 3046 Miles. Last registered 2015.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
(08/18/2019) It’s a project.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/d/palmdale-1956-willys-cj6-jeep/7107323208.html
“New rebuilt 327ci with less than 50 miles.
Rebuilt by Adams Metallizing in Lancaster, CA
Newer axles from a 1975 CJ5
Power steering
Power brakes
Hydraulic clutch
3 speed manual T-15
New in box windshield glass
New in box steel dash
New in box black soft top with soft doors
Everyone kept suggesting a high performance build when rebuilding the motor. I had to remind everyone what it was going back into. That light weight body does not need a high performance built motor. The stock 327ci has enough to power that little jeep anywhere you need to go. By not being high performance it won’t be temperamental either.
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Sick Sunday, so no updates Monday.
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Restored 1903 Olds built to replicate one driven across the United States in 1903 from New York to San Francisco.I’m checking out the flywheel.
On Friday we left Fullerton to spend a couple nights in Thousand Oaks. Before we got to the hotel, we drove out to Oxnard to visit Murphy’s Auto Museum.
Today we travelled from Fullerton to Oxnard, before stopping at Thousand Oaks, California.
The museum began as a private collection. However, that collection was mostly sold off and replaced by individuals who wanted to store their vehicles at the museum. For the next few weeks, Murphy’s is having a vintage camper display.
Custom camper with a display that includes items found inside it. Okay, maybe the fake little girl wasn’t inside it, but the items (you can’t see well behind me) were in it.
This bright trailer includes a model that must be set up with the trailer any time it appears in public.
This 24-page Universal Jeep Brochure provides a look at both the CJ-2A and CJ-3A, with pics of both. That led me to believe this was most likely published in early 1949. Most of this appears to be images/info that we’ve seen bundled in other brochures and documents.
This photo and caption about boxing champ Joe Louis driving a jeep made the Detroit Tribune newspaper on October 02, 1943.
The biographical book Joe Lewis: The Life of a Heavyweight includes a short look (pages 193-196) at his time in the military during WWII. The book explains that he had a unique opportunity to advocate for black troops, due to his substantial connection inside the War Department. He took advantage of his connections to overcome discriminatory practices that he witnessed.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9250.
Sold by Growler Manufacturing and Engineering in the early 00s, this 4×4 tactical vehicle was designed atop a new M-151A2 chassis and sold, at least for a while, in kit form. You can view an old version of the website from 2001 via Archive.org: Carolina Growler.
Feb 03, 2001, snapshot of the website from Archive.org
**SOLD** “For Sale M 151A2 Jeep, 2002 by Carolina Growler. Full cab, roll cage, seatbelts, heater, 5 New Hancock tires, no rust, runs as it should, Great condition. Clear AR title. Asking $9250 Located in Little Rock, AR” **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
“Selling one of the toys…hate to let it go but need room in the garage. 1953 Willys CJ3B. My definite favorite of All the early jeeps. Only one with the WILLYs monicure in 3 places…the front and both sides of the hood! Chevy 327 V8 Z-28 Camaro engine, Edlebrick carb, Mallory ignition, Dana 44 axel, hydraulic clutch, roll bars with built in speaker bar. New tires…heck – New Everything! California car with frame off restoration! Yup, this Baby is 66 Years young! An absolute Blast to drive to say the least!!! ”
At one point this jeep was photographed for JP Magazine. It includes a Meyer half cab.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2892834614089614/
“1972 CJ6 Half cab very rare all steel body except front fenders are fiberglass 33 inch tires aluminum rims with lift kit 304 V8 three speed manual transmission four-wheel-drive headers with glass packs side pipes Jeep was re-done years ago starting to show its age has been sitting for 4 to 5 years I started up and moved it a couple times in that time Will definitely need Some TLC Was in several magazines years ago just don’t have no time for now all it does is sit $8500 Don’t waste my time with stupid questions or offers”
This has a reproduction body and some updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/825321094642060/
“Custom built 1953 CJ3B. Clean rust free body with soft top included. Two sets of tires off road & street. Has GM 4.3 EFI throttle body engine with SM420 four speed trans and Dana 20 transfer case. Axles are Dana 44 front & rear 4:10 gears with Detroit lockers. Disc brakes front and rear with lock outs on both. Front mounted winch, extra gas can, spare tire and high lift jack. Some spare parts included, has not been used much in the last few years will need some maintenance done. Runs great and drives good on the street”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
Could be worth a look. No description provided.
Body is off (very rusty).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2882553605147404/
“1947 Jeep willys body is off frame currently go devil flathead had it running and moving last year frame engine and Trans all good frame in in amazing shape body is very rough have vin Verification for it but not a title 1000$ obo”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/03/2017) No evidence that I see indicating this was a military jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/696063714263468/
“1955 Willy’s CJ-3B Military Jeep. 4 cylinder. Fully restored. Authentic WWII canvas top. Has 2 front seats and a back bench seat. Over $10,000 in restoration. Will trade for old pick up truck. 1965 or older. Ford or Chevy. Will accept trade and money or outright purchase. ”
It’s got underside rust.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/593343551411827/
“M151 that has never be demilled or cut. Ran when parked in a barn, but hasn’t been started for several years. Engine isn’t locked up. Has rust on frame rails. Aftermarket repair panels are available. Located and titled in Ohio”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/26/2020) All kinds of pics included in the post.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/644170806366720/
“Very early production Ford GPW on a Willys frame. This is a Script tub, but the back side is covered wit bondo. Nice flat top grill with marker lights. Post war engine and T90 transmission. Two side grab handles. The tub is very rough. Frame has been cut, but well worth saving because it’s an early Willys frame. No glovebox data plate. Front passenger side shock tower is broke. Price is $1800 USD. Not sure why it’s showing as CA. No title. I can help with loading”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/09/2019) Has rear floating hubs and a winch. Thanks to Jordan for spotting this one.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/555744641906403/
“Has chevy v8 engine that needs replaced.”
