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1947? Jeepster Spanaway, WA $10,000

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Could be worth a look.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/894979964284817/

“1946 willys overlander. Basically barn to a garage”

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1961 CJ-5 Normandy Park, WA $3500

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Interesting that this has New Mexico plates. If it spend most of its life in NM, it may be pretty solid.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/seattle-61-willys-jeep/7102704192.html

“1961 Willys Jeep
Rebuilt engine
New Clutch
New breaks”

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1952 M-38 Eagle Creek, OR $8900

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(06/14/2019) Looks solid.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1031668043872079/

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“Classic Willys Jeep with a New V6 engine and chrome wheels. great condition runs and drives great!”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Rigby, ID $7000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(07/22/2020) Runs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2714749768578050/

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“1946 Jeep Willys…brand new rebuilt 4cyl motor…new wiring…new radiator… Everything new or rebuilt under the hood…runs good”

 

 
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Willys-Powered Fork Lift Lebanon, OR $2000

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If you like to have all your toys Willys-powered, this might interest you.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/556704494926917/

“Gas forklift has willys motor 4 cylinder. Cold blooded. Runs good has minor oil Leak but otherwise works good”

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Year? M-38 Kent, WA $3500

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Has updates. It’s a project.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/for/d/kent-m38-flatfender-willys/7102665626.html

“Jeep is a project, needs radiator installed, grill put back on as well as new motor mounts welded in. New mounts come with as well as new belts/water pump and so on also comes with some 36” swampers a narrowed down currie 9”(bolts right in) as well as a sm420 trans and dana 18 to put into it. Has a 283sbc in it now with stock 3 speed manual and dana 18 t case”

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3 15″ Rims Everett, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $60.

Looks like a good price.

“3 Willys Jeep rims. 5x 5 1/2”
See pictures. Trade for Willys parts”

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1946 CJ-2A Kamiah, ID $4000

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Running (with Toyota engine and running gear) when parked.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/230735354716590/

“1946 Willys cj2a . Arctic hard top. I have the original fold down windshield and tailgate as well. Toyota axles. Power steering. Freshly rebuilt 22r engine with Webber carb. 5spd. Floor pan solid. Needs some things finished (wiring lights, turn signals, clean fuel, etc). Has sat for a couple years was running when parked”

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No Updates Sunday

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I’m taking the day off. Updates resume Monday!

 
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Gladiator/Wagoneer Cuff Links & Tie Clasp on eBay

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Here’s an unusual item: Gladiator/Wagoneer Cuff Links and Tie Clip. The price is $25.

View all the information on eBay

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Mechanix Illustrated Magazine: Jiving up the Jeep, Articles 1-4

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UPDATE: Steve obtained copies of article #2, so now this list is complete!

Nine years ago there was a post about “Jivin up the Jeep”, which referenced a series of articles in Mechanix Illustrated Magazine. At that time, I could only locate articles #3 and #4. Steve Zamell just shared the earliest of the four with me (Thanks!). And, I found a poor image of article #2 So, below you’ll find information about all four articles.

According to the information on this Modern Mechanic Post, the October and November 1946 issues of Modern Mechanic magazine each included an article titled “Jivin up the Jeep” that shares various modifications. Those articles were a big hit across the US, as readers from all over sent in follow up suggestions and ideas. That led to an additional two articles, one in April of 1947 and one in November of 1947. I’ve shown the pictorial portions of the articles below. There’s additional content on the 1947 links.

From October 1946 Part I – A few Jeep ideas:
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From November 1946 Part II – I just bought a cheap issue of this magazine. I’ll update these poor pics found on a current  eBay ad once I receive my copy of the magazine. Looks like this article covers the creation of a custom hardtop:

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From April 1947: Custom Tops

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1948 Wagon Red Oak, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9475.

Isn’t that a later model body with the flat rear wheel well?

“Rare 1948 willys Sedan Delivery 4 x 4 1956 Chevy 265ci V8 engine rebuilt Muncie 4 speed trans Dana 18 transfer case AMC 30 front axle Painless wiring harness Tilt steering column and custom wheel Power Steering Aluminum Rad. Elec fan Dual exhaust. Elec wiper Mickey Thompson 8 hole 5 New XT Commando tires Redone Interior and Glass Needs Paint Good Texas Title Runs and drives good May consider partial trade for really nice newer golf cart or vintage cushman scooter”

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1953 M-38A1 “Swamp Jeep” Lufkin, TX $7500

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Looks like this is setup for swamps.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/499298314317176/

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“1953 Willys M38a1 $8000 obo 305 Small block chevy V8 Hood stacks with tractor flaps Dual electric fans Southwest speed steel Bellhousing Center force clutch Hydraulic throwout bearing Advanced Adapters SBC to T3 adapter kit New “Surplus” T3 transmission and Dana 18 Tcase (twin stick) Wilwood hydraulic clutch and dual brake master cylinder pedal assembly Custom driveshafts Spring over suspension lift Rear axle is stretched 4″ back Dana 44 rear axle, 5.38 gears, limited slip Dana 27 front axle, 5.38 gears, limited slip 8.3-24 tractor tires (~39″ tall) 7″ LED headlights Brand new Besttop bikini top Custom front bumper and grill guard ready to bolt a winch on. Yellow top Optima in Barnes4x4 mount. Jeep wrangler Sahara bucket seats 50 cal ammo can center console Was never titled after military duty.”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Bristol, RI $10,500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,500.

(03/17/2020) Lots of updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/662218717860723/

“Rebuilt from the ground up, Dana 44 front and rear w/ disks. Crate Chevy 4.3 Injected Engine. 5 Super Swamper Iroks 36″. Spun Alum fuel tank.
Chevy SM465 Trans. Dana 20 Transfer case with Woods drive shafts. Power steering. Boxed frame. Bluetooth radio. Digital dash. 12v Guy switch panel. Much More”

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1946 CJ-2A Lorena, TX $5500

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Are the bends actually welds on the roll cage?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2250112101951392/

“1946 Willis Jeep make a great ranch vehicle or toy Still has Flathead 4 cylinder Mickey Thompson tires If Interesting just call me [hidden information] Danny 5500.00 obo Will trade for Harley ,4 Wheeler ,cars trucks ..”

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1950 CJ-3A Anza, CA $3500

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Has a variety of updates. Needs front axle rebuilt.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2657848851101633/

“1950 Willy’s Jeep. Runs good Buick v6 swap, front axle needs to be rebuilt haven’t had the time to pull the cover off to see what happened. Transfer case and everything else work great. New steering box. Pretty firm on price, may be open to some trades.”

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1956 CJ-5 Quincy, MA $12,999

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It looks like this has a once piece grill/fenders? The fenders have an indentation along each side. Gives the jeep a little different look.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/818309225266322/

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“This is a 1956 willys Jeep. Civilian variant of the M38A1 military Jeep. It’s a southern Jeep with a TN title. No mileage on the title because it’s exempt. The cluster has 8k on it. Car starts up runs and drives. Just tuned up with a new carburetor. Tub is steel and is mint with no rust. Frame is also immaculate and had been completely under coated. We have been using it as a beach cruiser. Car has a little Bimini top for the summer. Powered by the original 4cyl. 134cid/70hp 1bbl. Front axle is a Dana 25 and the rear axle is a Dana 44. Tranny is a T90 3 speed. Not trying to field a million questions come look at it. Cash in hand for a ride.”

 
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1954 CJ-3B Pearland, TX $3200

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A “ran when parked” jeep.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/188471252480002/

“1954 willys ran when parked… Texas tittle in hand”

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1946 CJ-2A Danvers, MA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700.

As the seller notes, it will need some work.

“Hey guys , I’m selling this Willys cj2a tub , fenders , grill , hood and later willys windshield frame. Tub needs work but definitely can be saved.I have a front floor cowl section to fix the cutout. The only reason I’m selling is , I found a better tub for my project. 700 b/o”

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Year? CJ-10 Tug Hamburg, AR $2000

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Unclear if it runs or not.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/689651525113366/

“This is a 2 wheel drive jeep military vehicle the vehicle was used on a Air Force Base they say to pull around heavy Jets it had the straight six diesel two wheel drive automatic transmission might be willing to trade for working mall tractor and bushhog”

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1946 CJ-2A Show Low, AZ $5995

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UPDATE: Still Available. 

(01/13/2017) Looks solid.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2911645998867399/

“Running condition. Body in good shape. Good tires. Newly rebuilt Transmission. New Brakes. Willing to trade for tractor”

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1948 CJ-2A China, TX $2000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(03/18/2020) This is rough and has mods. I am not sure how much value is here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/255368218787653/

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“1948 Jeep Cj-2a · Other_body_style · Driven 66,000 miles 1948 CJ-2a title in hand, 226 super hurricane motor high compression high altitude head, t90 transmission, dana 18 transfer case, dana 27 front dana 41 rear it is a PROJECT WILLYS has spring over axle conversion carter carb 12v conversion electric fuel pump hole cut in bed for bw beetle gravity fed fuel tank battery box mounted in cab missing all seats doors and windshield brake lines busted, it did run and drive over 5 years ago is sitting under barn now was my grandfather’s but he got to old to drive it and gave it to me for me and my son to work on it but it’s to much of a project for us right now body is ruff I have the thermostat housing and new thermostat and sleeve the bolts are different sizes on the thermostat housing”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Project Sulphur Springs, TX $2800

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(01/05/2020) It’s a project.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/456947944919556/

“1948 Willys CJ2A with Chevy 4.3 V6 -700R4 Transmission Bought in July with the intent on using it as a side x side. No Title but have bill of sale, it became too time consuming and just too much for me to do by myself under a carport with no knowledge of doing an engine swap outside of YouTube videos! It comes with everything I had purchased”

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Kemco Hardtop Brochure

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A big thanks to Ted Jordan for making and sharing these scans. When Hubart A. Kelly initially purchased the D. L. Beck Manufacturing Company, which produced CJ-2A hardtops, initially the cab company was called Kemco. At the time Beck was still a working partner at the company. This rare four-page brochure was produced at that time. Not too much later, Kemco was officially became the Kelly Manufacturing Company and Kemco disappeared.

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These are the interior two pages.

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This is the Dealer’s Confidential Price list:

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Early Kelly Manufacturing Hardtop Brochure

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Ted Jordan also shared this early Kelly Manufacturing Hardtop Brochure. Note that the brochure mentions Kemco on the front page, which suggests this was printed shortly after the name was changed to Kelly.

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