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I’m not sure how much these signs run these days.
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/atq/d/paulsboro-willys-sign/7053326937.html
“From the 40s! 8 out of ten in quality! We have had this for decades! 675 dollars or best offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,500.
Bill’s got this nice looking truck for sale and he provides a detailed review of what’s been done to it.
“For sale is a restored 1951 Willys Overland pickup truck which I’ve owned for the past 18 years. The truck is a four wheel drive, 1 ton model with a 3 speed transmission and 2 speed transfer case. It’s powered by the Willys ‘Hurricane’ engine and still retains its 6 volt electrical system. Everything works on the truck as it should and it drives and stops fine. It’s been garaged for the past 22 years with the last 10 years in a climate controlled garage.
It’s an older “body off frame” restoration that was started in 1998 and was approximately 90% completed in 2005 after which it was stored for 15 years. I finally completed it this past summer. Unfortunately, some of the work that I had originally completed years ago had to be redone due to the length of time that it sat. It’s only been driven approximately 19 miles since I’ve owned it. Before contacting me, please read below for ALL the details on what work was done and when it was done. And, yes, you CAN drive it home if you want.
Listed as a 1953, it appears to be a 1946 CJ-2A. Has a few mods. I’ve never seen a tow mount attached above the PTO bar like this one has.
https://carbondale.craigslist.org/snw/d/sesser-1953-cj-2a/7053107468.html
“1953 Willys cj2a Jeep.
All original, clear title, runs and drives great. Frame is in great shape, very solid. Body is in really good shape. Floors have been patched. Bed is in really good shape with no patches. New paint and decals. Interior has been rhino lined. New tail lights need wired up. Headlights work, gauge cluster works. Brakes work great. Come with another complete set of military tires. They are one size taller. Has removable bikini top. Middle seat slides right out. Just a fun Jeep that never gets used anymore.”
Maybe someone can use this?
https://greensboro.craigslist.org/pts/d/graham-51-thru-58-willys-jeep-tail-lamp/7041978332.html
“I have for sale a NEW tail light lens that fits 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 Willys Jeep. It is still in the original box and will look great on any show car.”
Maybe someone can use this?
https://wausau.craigslist.org/tro/d/port-edwards-american-bantam-tc3/7046507860.html
“American Bantam TC3 Jeep Willys utility trailer 1940’s.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $850.
(12/30/2020) This DJ-3A has been chopped a bit. I’d have to guess that the front axle has been added to the DJ chassis. It looks like the rear axle is a standard 4-lug DJ axle.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/149711186670249
“I have a 1956 Willys . Roller no motor are trans . Vary solid starter has 30117 on dash . Asking $900”
Not sure there’s much value here. It appears to have Kelly or Cutlas hubs.
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/pts/d/clarksboro-willys-jeep-1954/7054315554.html
“1954 willys Jeep all there but body is rusty frame is nice needs lots love or for parts no title 650.00”
UPDATE: The location has been identified as “Oceano Dunes SVRA a state park located by Pismo Beach Cal. It is not as open to day as it was back then”.
Ted shared this catalog cover from an ancient Novak catalog.
These images of Form W-229-5 are from Troxel.
UPDATE: **SOLD** “Was $6800.
Appears worth a look.
“For Sale
1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A
Very solid unmolested body and frame.
Very rust free except for usual spots in front floorboards.
Excellent running original engine. (No Smoke)
Runs, shifts and drives very good.
Work done and parts included
New correct jeep wheels
New military style tires
New spare tire carrier
New brake master and wheel cylinders also all steel and rubber brake lines
New windshield frame
New wood blocks for on the hood
New rubber seals for windshield and windshield frame
This jeep is an excellent candidate for a restoration or just fix it up a little and put it on the road as it is.
Asking $6800.00”
This has some interesting mods, especially on the dash.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/victorville-1946-willys-jeep/7054440416.html
“1946 Willys Jeep, 350 Chevy crate Motor – over 400 horsepower, 4 speed, 4 wheel Drive, paid $20,000 for Jeep in 2013 and have invested over $55,000, too much to list”
Not quite restored (see gas ‘cap’), but might have potential.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2611068725788198/
“restored 1953 Jeep Willis all parts original reliable.Ready to drive”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $20,000.
The jeep doesn’t start at the moment.
“1943 Ford GPW. This jeep was completely restored (by my Grandfather), frame off, down to every nut and bolt in the 1990s and has been in the garage ever since. converter to 12v. Has a canvas top. Has some minor blemishes and a few minor spots of rust that has occurred post resort. The jeep was last driven about 2 years ago, without any driving issues or mechanical issues. The jeep has about 25 miles in the last 7 years, zero in the last 2 years. The jeep currently doesn’t want to start (engine cranks), not sure if its just gas or other. feel free to email or text any questions and i will do my best to answer.”
UPDATE: More pics and new link.
(The ‘GPW’ appears to be the one with the DJ-3A convertible body on it (brown).
https://tucson.craigslist.org/pts/d/los-lunas-jeeps-early-parts-flat-fender/7054645858.html
“I have a lot of Jeep parts for sale. Mostly CJ3A stuff, but other stuff too. Call or text .5o5388.893l.
Axles, Fenders, Grill, Hood, tail gates, Transmissions, Transfer cases, Tool Box lids, Steel Hard top, Soft top frames, flathead 4 engine parts, M38A1 Frame, trailers made from jeep truck beds, lots of small stuff, etc.
Also 3 complete running Jeeps for sale…..
1. 1968 CJ5, no rust, original V6, heater, runs good and powerful. 5k
2. Ford GPW, titled as a 48 Ford, runs like a top, original GPW flathead 4 cylinder motor, California Black Plates, No rust. 6k
3. 1949 Willys CJ3A, converted to small block Ford V8, Borg-Warner overdrive. Runs. 5k”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $15,500.
(04/11/2019) It looks like plenty of time went into this rebuild. Seller started with a rusty chassis.
https://stgeorge.craigslist.org/cto/d/mesquite-willys-jeep-cj3b/7054624093.html
“1953 cj3b is the first year of the high hood Jeep. Complete frame off restoration with professionally rebuilt F134 engine. Less than 500 miles on the engine. Electronic ignition with high torque starter and 12 volt system. New wiring system, new gauges, new brakes and brake lines, new exhaust system and hoses, new gas tank and lines, new seats, new tires with black powdered coated rims. She is mean green piece of Jeep history.”
No pics provided.
https://ventura.craigslist.org/pts/d/ventura-1948-jeep-willys-hardtop/7055084103.html
“USED 1948 JEEP WILLYS HARDTOP WITH 2 DOORS, NEED PAINT!!
OVERALL IN GOOD SHAPE!!!”
Not a jeep thing, but an interesting bit of vintage emergency equipment.
https://modesto.craigslist.org/pts/d/turlock-vintage-emergency-reflector-set/7044991043.html
“Vintage Emergency Reflector Set from the 1950’s in nice condition. Arrow Safety Device Co. Model M170 Reflecto-Flare. Great for display or use.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,500.
(10/01/2019) Looks like this was a standard wagon (not a delivery) before it was modified.
“1948 Willys Overland with early 1950 front sheet metal. Powered by Ford (289) matched to the original 1948 running gear with a Timken rear end. Can be inspected at.
Adams Specialty Automotive Repair”
Here’s the complete newspaper for the December 1954 issue of the Kaiser Willys Booster News.
UPDATE: The early version of this brochure (form SD-203-4) can be found here.
This form W-203-5 was part of the 1954 family of brochures.
Rare 1964 3B. Has a few updates.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/1964-willys-jeep-cj3b/7054479023.html
“1964 Willy’s Cj3b
Before you think that’s to much… This classic Jeep has some very good features:
-very well installed Buick odd-fire v6. Runs excellent. NO damage to firewall. Amazing power.
-full lift kid
-rebuilt transmission
-11” brakes (will fling your dentures if not careful)
-excellent classic Warn winch with original Warn controls inside cab
There is a bit of rust in passenger floor but nothing not easily unrepairable. Otherwise good body.
-new radiator and battery
-will include traditional hardtop
You could easily drive her home (but I’d wear a coat!) Tires on the Jeep are negotiable. Have an essentially new Overdrive setup that could be included. Read Less”
Has potential, especially if the history can be documented.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/504247700178620/
“Almost all original, original data plates on glove box. Was shipped over from Australia. Don’t have to sell. Runs, drives and stops”
This lacks a driver’s side fuel inlet hole.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/583234059183767/
“Rust free 1948 jeep willys new everything from brakes, wheels, tires, sheet metal on body windshield frame, clutch springs, shocks radiator, starter, intake and exhaust manifold, head gasket, water pump, oil pump, bumpers, steering wheel and more, runs perfect, 4wd works, needs lights wired and fuel tank. Runs drives and stops perfect”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $6000.
(07/26/2018) Has a fiberglass body.
Original flathead engine and 4×4 transmission
Restored with fiberglass tub, new wheels, tires, brakes and brake lines, fuel pump and lines, carburetor, alternator, battery.
Registered, inspected, everything works great.”
