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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
(12/28/2019) It’s a project. It’s got an f-head.
“Willys project 1946. Frame is blasted and powder coated. New front bumper. Selling all parts, engine trans and trans case is what it had in when I got it out of pasture 2.2 overhead 1950’s. Body rough good fenders hood and grill. $2500 obo. Not enough time to fix. Title in hand.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://evansville.craigslist.org/pts/d/princeton-1946-willys-cj2a-jeep/7067536380.html
The seller has a sense of humor, “the body has been many colors including the ultra-atractive traffic-cone-orange rattle-can coating it now wears.”
“46 cj2a serial #78498. Original color was “Picket Gray” with “Luzon Red” wheels, although the wheels have been painted black and the body has been many colors including the ultra-atractive traffic-cone-orange rattle-can coating it now wears.
This is a perfect entry level/starter jeep. This body is in really good shape. I play with these old jeeps quite a bit, and see a lot of them. This body is in better shape than most of them you see in this part of the country. Sheet metal is all original, no patches or modifications, bubba hasn’t screwed this one up. This is an excellent candidate for serious restoration. Theres still some body work is needed, the toolbox floor needs repair but is still in it (most of them are completely gone), theres one hole in passenger floorboard (above hat channel), and one under driver’s seat/fuel tank location. The engine turns over by hand, and I can source a transmission/ transfer case for added cost if needed.
Frame tag and body ser# tag match, acm is #69097. This is a good, solid jeep for someone to invest a little time into and enjoy. $1800/make offer. Thanks for looking.”
UPDATE: Mario shared his newest flea market find. It’s a Ford GPA Seep shaped lighter that holds a lighter similar to the small flat fender jeep lighter shown below.
While searching for another example of the above SEEP lighter, I discovered someone made a SEEP ashtray. It may have been a one-off build, but it’s neat none-the-less:
From the Collectors Weekly website: “This is another more unusual piece of trench art. This model is 6″ long and stands about 1 3/4” tall. The body is of shell brass and the wheels are “42” and “43” dated .50 cal rounds. The headlights are smaller rifle brass cartridges, dated “43”. The center portion lifts out for cleaning.”
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Original Post (Feb 2020): I just returned from a quick trip to Seattle, so limited updates today.
While there, I picked up three different sizes of Jeep lighters (thanks to Dan)! I plan to keep one of each and will sell some of the others. I tried to price these on eBay, but none of these are currently on eBay.
The largest one is particularly cool (far right). To ignite it, you collapse the steering wheel; the fire shoots out the hood. I’ll get a video of it tomorrow. The smaller ones are surprisingly heavy.
I wish the pic and caption were better reproduced in this scanned newspaper, but the December 02, 1948, article in Montana’s Choteau Acantha newspaper demonstrates how surprised some civilians were by the jeep’s capabilities. The writer mentions Black Leaf Canyon, which is south of Glacier National Park.
This has an Opel engine. I’ve never heard of that engine in a jeep. Fits nicely. No title.
https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/d/tyro-willys-jeep/7083032597.html
“Cool little Jeep here. No title meaning it’s probably a strictly off-road vehicle. Has an opel 4 cylinder engine with the original gearbox and t case. Ran fine and worked good 2 years ago. Should still be good will definitely need a battery and a carb clean. New brakes and brake lines all around comes with 2 sets of wheels and tires (ALL TIRES ARE VERY BAD. ) it will definitely need to be trailered. I had a blowout towing it behind my 4runner so it will need to be trailered not flat towed now. Unique little rig.”
I doubt this sold at the estate sale this past weekend. Might still be available. Unclear how much value it has. It must be sold, according to the ad.
https://mohave.craigslist.org/gms/d/golden-valley-estate-sale/7072839631.html
“1946 willys Jeep 3000 selling on Sunday bring cash and a trailer”
Has lots of updates.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/snw/d/dixon-1953-willys-cj3b/7083739074.html
“1953 willys CJ-3B (reg as ‘48 for some reason) (it’s small like an atv so I posted it here)
Flatfender high hood 4×4
Clean title
Current reg, Runs and drives, needs some minor maintenance and improvements (imho)
cj5 frame and engine (oddfire 225 v6)
Good compression
Good 2 barrel Rochester carb (needs a little tuning)
sm420 4 speed transmission with AA adapter
Twin stick Dana 20 transfer case (drips, of course)
SOA cj7 axles, 4.56 gears (amc20 rear with Detroit and one piece shafts, Dana 30 front with lockright)
New front u joints, calipers, rotors, pads, ss lines (one drips)
Warn hubs
YJ springs
6 point cage
36” tsl’s, black rims. Spare set of champion bead locks and rings included
New front driveshaft
Power steering
Manual brakes
Windshield frame not installed (have two, one banged up, one straight, neither have glass)
Autometer gauges (loose ground wire somewhere)
12v air compressor mounted on firewall (was for air lockers in previous axles)
Spare headers (straighter then than the currently installed ones)
Great project”
It’s a combination of parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2260988270841030/
“Selling my Jeep Willys that was mounted on an International Scout frame. Comes with an International Scout title. Fenders, hood, and grill on the Jeep are in good shape. The bucket has been lengthened a few inches to help it fit on the frame. Jeep does not run, I was told that it ran when it was parked.”
UPDATE: This is also on eBay.
It’s a full rebuild.
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/york-1952-m38-willys-military-jeep-with/7077419176.html
“I am selling this Jeep for my father who is 89. He has had this Jeep for many decades, but never got around to doing anything with it. It is all original from what I can tell and untouched except the head from the motor was stolen many years ago.
Matching Numbers: The Vin behind the passenger seat , the vin on the dash plate, and the vin on the title all match. The engine block vin locations show no indication of having ever been stamped or the vin has completely rusted away.
Sold As Is.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer. Seller had an offer for $15k, according to the ad.
“I have a 41 ford gp for sale or trade. Feel free to make offer I currently have a 15k offer feel free to offer anything you might think I’d want.”
This is season 1, episode 2, by Mark and Tom Smith of Jeeptruck.com from his series with Drew Norman at his Jeep Farm in Phoenix.
Maury spotted this cool sign. Price is $2500, but seller is accepting offers. Looks like ti was for the Bobe’s K-W Motors dealership.
View all the information on eBay
“VINTAGE Willys Jeep Double Sided Sign . Condition is Used. One of a kind RARE keeper!!!”
Doug is selling his beautiful Empire Tractor. He’s included a recent magazine article about Empire Tractors and his restoration process. Call or text 440 840 5538 or email decarter @ windstream.net (removed spaces around the “@”) … you read more about Empire Tractors here.
“Empire Tractor Model 90 S/N 5607 frame off restoration. The Tractor was in the Vintage Tractor Digest magazine spring 2018 plus it’s on the cover of magazine.
Sandblasted, primed and painted with urethane automotive paint. Complete engine re-build done by a motor shop. The head and flywheel resurfaced and installed a new clutch. New brakes, gas tank, radiator, tool box, wiring harness, governor control, exhaust system, gauges.
I can send many pics just ask. Located in Huntsburg, Ohio 44046. Asking $11,600 OBO.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
(11/13/2019) Appears worth a look.
“1947 WILLYS JEEP STATION WAGON. 4 CYLINDER, 3 SPEED, 2 WHEEL DRIVE WITH OVERDRIVE. ALL ORIGINAL AND NEVER ALTERED OR HOT RODDED. OLDER RESTORATION IN GOOD CONDITION”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
Should I recognize the plastic carrier mounted on the side of the jeep? Water or gas canister?
“51 CJ3A
50,000 on rebuilt 134L motor
12volt with new electrical
New brake lines, master cylinder and 11inch brakes.
new gas tank and lines.
New front springs, shackles, and body mounts.
rebuilt driveshafts
Heater works
soft top with doors
custom bumpers
tow bar
16 inch powder coated wheels
some minor spots of rust.
runs good”
Despite it’s wretched shape, there’s some useful parts on this convertible DJ-3A (not $1500 worth though), including remnants of the convertible top, a topic about which we DJ guys would like to know more.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/397619110707801/
Includes a Warn OD. I wonder if the light on the inside dash is for monitoring the blinkers.
https://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/d/palisade-1963-cj5-tuxedo-park-jeep/7079275978.html
“1963 jeep cj5
VIN: 57548151366
condition: fair
cylinders: 4 cylinders
drive: 4wd
fuel: gas
odometer: 56567
title status: clean
transmission: manual
type: other
1963 willys Cj5 jeep tuxedo park edition original Indian ceramic paint , hard top, 134 F head 4 cylinder 3 speed warn overdrive 56,567 original miles runs good $4500 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
(10/10/19) Runs and drives.
“1966 Jeep cj6 with Meyers half cab with a Jeep dauntless v6 all original runs and drives good factory widened Steelies some rust but all easy to repair and in manageable locations original bench seat, out of the system sold on bill of sale call only”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Might make a nice build.
“Dana 44 with lockers in rear
Dana 30 in front with disk brakes and 20″ shocks
5.38 gears
Brand new NV3550 transmission 5 speed
EFI 302 needs to be installed
33″ tires and spare
Tire rack
Luggage rack with gas can mounts and cans
Bikini top
Fiberglass front end
Great project vehicle the transmission costs $1500.
Have too many projects to get to.”
Mark listed this over at warjeeps.com.
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale20/adm043/adm043.html
“Complete Frame-Off restoration completed in 2018. Motor, transmission, transfer case, front and rear end are original equipment. It has 24,000 original miles. This is a no rust Jeep. It is equipped with an overhead cam 4 cylinder engine. The Jeep shifts great, motor has excellent compression. The transfer case is smooth in low range or high range 4 wheel drive. The frame was sanded and repainted and no rust was evident. New gas tank, brakes, brake lines, master cylinder, hoses and belts. New paint is correct military specs for this authentic Korean War Period Jeep. The interior is new with correct seats. It has the original 24 volt system that works without a flaw. This Jeep has a clean title showing it was purchased from the US Government. Equipped with a new full canvas top. Runs and drives great.”
ModMike spotted this one. The Vin indicates this is a 1966 CJ-5 Tux Park. It might be good for some parts. It runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/473624636455516/
“Rusty all original drive train all matching numbers. Runs not sure of the year.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/03/2019) Not sure how much value is here.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/d/auburn-cj6-project-may-with-motor-and/7080218808.html
“This cj6 is missing the engine tranny and transfer case
It has steering already moved fwd.
It seems stock orherwise
These are rare. Im only considering selling because i have to many vehicles.
If i dont get asking price i will just keep it and get to it next yr. So price is firm.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8250.
(01/23/2020) Looks ready for a drive.
https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d/merlin-willys-jeep/7079397814.html
“1946 CJ2a Willys Jeep original motor,trans runs and drives excellent summer top ready to go 4 wheeling or take it to the parade many xtras 9,500 obo”
Lots of interesting items in this issue.
Something a little different …. According to Autoeveolution.com, there’s been an increasing number of “Jeep Willys builds” at drag strips. A digital artist, Yasid Oozeear, decided to render a drag jeep with a WWII look (this is an illustration, not an actual build).
You can read more here: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/jeep-willys-fat-boy-looks-like-a-stock-car-for-offroaders-140712.html#
CREDIT: Illustration by Yaddesign: https://www.instagram.com/p/B76Z8OBFST3/
CREDIT: Illustration by Yaddesign: https://www.instagram.com/p/B76Z8OBFST3/