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Lacks an engine.
https://billings.craigslist.org/pts/d/judith-gap-1947-willys-jeep/7087054432.html
“1947 WILLYS JEEP clear title, possible project, or for parts, no engine.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Not sure how much value is here.
“1946 Willy’s last ran in 2009 needs work but have the original motor and a 1955 currently runs but breaks are froze call if interested 3,500$ or will trade for trike or three wheeled motorcycle”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
(02/11/2020) Could be worth a look.
“I have 3 Willys MB Combat Wheels in over all good shape, just needs to be cleaned up.
One has a small crack starting”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $4000.
(02/08/2020) It’s a project. The serial number indicates it is a 1959.
“This is a project truck, needs a full restoration has all parts engine and transmission (doesn’t run). Needs all glass and mirrors but has the mechanisms for all. Body is in great condition no dents and bumpers are still solid, has obvious rust in the usual places but nothing thru and thru. Its a flatbed possibly used for forestry. The railing metals are there but needs wood replaced at flat bed and rails. Someone attached the camper to it but its not designed for it. This truck belongs to my wifes uncle so I don’t know much about it. But I did look it up and they sell for about $4000 in this condition
Now here is the thing about this truck, its located in a small town called Taylorsville right outside of Greenville. I took many pictures of it and if you are truly interested I can tow in myself down to where I live in Stockton. This is NOT a SCAM. I will not ask you for any kind of payment until we are in person and you’ve seen it with your own eyes. I’m just kind of putting this out there to see if anyone is interested if so then I can tow it down at my expense. I really just don’t have the space to have it here (I live in an apartment)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
(02/26/2020) Could be some value here.
“We have two 194? Jeep Willys. Want to sale both together. $1500 Obo.”
Very early this morning we headed to Minnesota to pick up a new puppy. We won’t be stopping or sightseeing, as we can’t linger away from Ann’s mom for too long. I’ll have time to do updates, but my email/comment response time will lag.
This adventure was recorded in the April 30, 1955, issue of the Saturday Evening Post.
I think it is interesting that there’s rope wrapped around the front bumper on this vintage ad. I guess that was a ‘thing’ at the time.
View all the information on eBay
“The original 8×11″ magazine ad in very good condition. NOT a reprint.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/11/2020) Looks like a nice build.
https://santamaria.craigslist.org/cto/d/santa-maria-1948-willys-jeep/7072255815.html
“This is a 1948 CJ3A Willys Jeep with 4wd. It has a new rebuilt 327 chevy motor with a 4 speed transmission. Has custom seat front and rear. 12 volt system, stainless steel radiator, edelbrock carb. with electronic choke, custom wheel and Mickey Thompson Baja tires with less than 500 miles on them. It also had a chevy steering box and comes with a tow bar. Just installed a new gas tank. This jeep has a lots of power and the Body is straight and if you want a jeep where you can go anywhere this is it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Runs, but needs work.
“Selling my 1942 GPW. This is a script model GPW. It starts runs and drives but needs to be gone through. The electrical is still the 6 volt system and it is operational. The rear inner fenders were cut to move seats back and fuel tank was relocated to rear. The engine is a willys engine and the frame stamping shows as
GPW 239 II☆
The vin is also a low number 19_ _ _
I purchase about 15 years ago from my brother in laws father and never restored it. The engine was rebuilt in 1999 and runs smoothly
I believe one of the clutch or flywheel bolts have backed out. Clutch down no noise clutch up makes a rotational clunking sound
It spent most of its life in Twain Harte so we know its history back to the 60s. Have some extra parts
Shown by appointment only”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/23/2020) This appears to have a replacement body along with a 1946/47 grille.
https://siskiyou.craigslist.org/pts/d/mount-shasta-49-willys-jeep/7059941215.html
“49 Willy’s jeep with a soft top and tow bar. Runs good, great hunting or around town rig. $7000”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/18/2020) This has an MB/GPW chassis/body with some mods and some civilian parts.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/reno-46-willys-jeep/7073058894.html
“1946 Willys Jeep. New paint, new wiring, new gauges, Warn winch, runs good. Must see!”
Runs and drives (f-head).
https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/modesto-1948-jeep-willys/7084782035.html
“1948 Jeep Willy’s. Wife’s project – she lost interest. Has later model motor (not sure what year). Runs and drives great (for a 70 year old vehicle). Has overdrive. New tires, new aluminum radiator, electric fan.”
It’s a project.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/for/d/boring-1947-jeep-willys-cj2a-parts/7085338150.html
“all parts to put together 1947 jeep. New front Floor, toolbox, seat frames, corners of jeep, everything welded up and ready to be put together.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/18/2020) Has some mods.
https://eastoregon.craigslist.org/cto/d/portland-1946-willys-jeep-cj2a/7074329825.html
“Home built way back in the 1980’s by me. Engine is the F-head F134 “Hurricane” engine. Power steering. Dana 44 rear axle and Dana 25 front axle with a 3 speed transmission and transfer case. Nice set of tires on 15″ Powder-Coated rims. Cruses down the street real nice.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/11/2020) Has a variety of mods.
https://chico.craigslist.org/pts/d/glenn-ford-gpw-1942/7072390583.html
“Ford gpw 1942 complete project needs some work has Chevy 153 4 cylinder and t90 three speed transmission comes with extra parts”
Just a couple updates for Thursday.
I’ve been completing the set up of my 6 year old new-to-me MacBook Pro 15″ laptop computer, so that distracted me from updates yesterday. My 8 year old 17″ MacBook Pro laptop encountered screen problems after three years of use (I bought it NOS in 2016 as a backup … the failing screen is a known issue, but I’m past the warranty), so I had to return to my 10 year old 17″ MacBook Pro laptop, which is still doing pretty well (except for a stiff touch pad and just a tad slow), until I could get my new-to-me laptop up and running. Now, I can turn to fixing my 8 year old laptop for a backup computer.
WAGONS:
TRUCKS:
This issue of Willys News highlighted a new advertising campaign, the “Gets there . . . works there . . . anywhere!” magazine ads (will highlight those on Thursday). Page 3 has some advertising reprints (lower left pic), showing the diversity of ‘Jeep’ ads (I hope to find examples of all of these for a future post). Also on page three appears to be “NEW LIFE” ads that include concentric circles. Maybe that was a local parts dealer campaign. I’ll have to see if I can find newspaper examples of that campaign from DC newspapers of the time. On Page 2, there’s an image of the Light Rescue Truck, featured in yesterday’s post about the Light Rescue Truck brochure.
Ted Bumiller’s trip around the world was highlighted in this issue as well. More information this trip, including reference to a film about it, can be found in this 2016 film and lecture post.
Blaine spotted this watercolor illustration, titled The Investigators, that shows some sailors in a jeep ogling two women standing next to the Greenpernt Grocery. The watercolor sold for $287 at auction in April of 2019. It’s larger than I initially thought at almost 3 feet wide (35.75 inches) and 28.75 inches tall. I could find nothing about an artist named “Sweet”.
The name “Greenpernt” might be a reference Greenpoint in Brooklyn, New York. Apparently, Greenpernt was how Brooklyners referred to the area at one time. As one person wrote on a remembrances page, “My Brooklyn was High School days riding the GG train to Brooklyn Automotive in Greenpoint (Greenpernt to my dad)”.
There’s also a corner of Noble St and West St (note the signs in the illustration) in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, that suggest this corner might have inspired the artist.
UPDATE: **SOLD** No price provided.
Jim spotted these jeeps for sale. They were listed as part of a garage sale last month, but the ad is still up so maybe some or all the jeeps are still there. I’ve included a pic of the FC and of what appears to be a former airport baggage handling DJ-3A.
See how the passenger rear side is flat on top and angles toward the back? Examples: http://www.ewillys.com/2018/03/07/dj-3a-airport-baggage-handler/ & http://www.ewillys.com/2016/11/20/year-dj-3a-albuquerque-nm-1500/
“Have a few jeeps for sale. B/o
Some run some don’t.
Garage sale at 7 pinewood rd Howell nj 07731.
Sat 10-6
Sun 10-6
Lots of other stuff
More stuff
Chevy trucks
E z dumper
Vw bug
Lawn mowers.”
Looks nice. A front parking light might be broken. A few years ago this was partially complete and up for sale.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/466679803942214/
“Nice little 1951 Willys two door delivery”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
(01/23/2020) Lots of updates to this drag jeep.
“16k or best offer One of a kind 1952 Pro Street Willys Military style Jeep Hot Rod. Back halved,tubbed, and caged. This is NOT A Rat Rod and was professionally built and a lot of money invested to do it. If you want to be the center of attention, LOOK NO FURTHER!
*****ENGINE***** 468 Chevy Big Block Tunnel Ram 2 Holley 1850 Vacuum secondaries with Shaved choke horns I recommend tuning the carburetors a little bit. Isky Solid Cam/lifters/valve springs .590 lift Summit Gear Drive Roller Rockers Chromoly Pushrods MSD ignition Aluminum Radiator Aluminum Water pumpFull exhaust
*****TRANSMISSION***** TH400 2400 stall Shift kit Deep Finned pan *****REAR END***** Narrowed Ford 9 inch 5.29 Gears Spool Competition Engineering Coil overs Wheelie Bars *****FRONT END***** Mustang 2 front Disk Brakes Tubular Control Arms ARP extended wheel studs Power Rack and pinion ( currently not running a PS pump)
*****WHEELS AND TIRES***** Rear 15×14 Welds with 33×19.50 Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro with great tread but have sun cracks on outer sidewalls. Front 15×3 Welds with Mickey Thompson Sportsmans *****INTERIOR***** PRP seats 5point Harnesses B&M shifter Quick Release steering wheel Autometer Auto Gauge gauges WAY TOO MUCH TO LIST! Street legal with all working lights and absolute blast to drive and is a great cruiser/toy! Clean, clear title in hand. Still registered as a 1952 Willys Jeep.”
I believe this is a factory conversion model (note the three ‘rivets’ between the two rear windows).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/195195708384627/
“Willie’s 1957 panel delivery , 4 wheel drive, $ 5500. OBO.”
UPDATE: Was No Price. Now listed at $1500.
(01/28/2020) Has a later CJ-2A grille.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/658440961590787/
“1946 willys cj2a has ford 302 haven’t had time to get it running ”
