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This is rough. It might have Allstate or Husky hubs. The windshield is either missing the soft top channel or it’s a DJ-3A convertible windshield. Has a flathead.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/430405921177550/
“1949 jeep motor turns over no spark. No radiator everything else is there. Does have title.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
https://butte.craigslist.org/pts/d/paradise-1942-willys-jeep/7040671312.html
“Nice running and real strong 1942 willys with inline 6 cyl. 3 speed 4×4 with military suspension. Body and floors are good and have rear seat. comes with fuel tanks and highlift jack, Good tires and two tops. Elc. fan is not needed was only for the spare tire was mounted on the front, has working belt driven fan.”
Get it while it lasts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/492905414909449/
“1942 Willy’s MB Jeep As shown, not running. Needs work to finish up. Was told the motor was rebuilt when I bought it. I have no time to finish it so time to sell it. Can provide plenty of photos. Have serial number tag for frame. No title/bill of sale provided. Might consider trade/cash deal for nice gas golf cart.”
Jerry Huber shared this news: The “Jeep Experience” is expected to open in 2022. Per WTOL, a station out of Toledo, “A $40 million project is coming to Toledo that promises an immersive, interactive experience in all things Jeep. The Jeep Experience will be 56,000 square feet, with an outdoor test track and aims to reach Jeep lovers worldwide.”
I’ve had a couple Willys-oriented Christmas cards come my way, thanks to Bob and Tim, so I thought I’d share them. I can’t believe it is already the 18th!
On November 4th, 1947, the Wilmington Morning Star published an ad highlighting a Willys-Overland Caravan visit at Bellamy Farm. The ad was sponsored by the Fleming Company (Or it may have been the Fleming Willys Company).
This cartoon appeared in the short lived Apache Sentinel on October 22, 1943. It is a very Bantam-BRC looking jeep.
Has new floor panels. Needs some finishing.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/d/fort-worth-1949-cj-jeep/7039715610.html
“Freshly restored 1949 CJ Jeep. The Jeep was taken apart, painted and re assembled. As far as we know, the motor and drive train is original. All new wiring, fuel tank, fuel lines, brake lines, wheels, tires, seat covers, gauges. New floor pan welded in. It runs and drives great, will start up first try. Has a cooler rack on the back.
It does not have a windshield, needs front blinkers, all new fluids in the drive train. Come test driving it make an offer. Would be a perfect lease vehicle or to cruise around town in. $6500 but open to offers. No title, cash talks. Please come get this out of my shop.”
I get no joy in pointing out problematic ad, but this one made me shake my head more than usual. This low mileage jeep already has a gas stain running down the side. Phrases like “Fully military spec’d” and “Very authentic” make it all the worse. Finally, it’s listed as a 1945 (to the sellers credit, it is labeled an Army Jeep Tribute), when the serial number (which the builder used as the hood number also) clearly indicates it is a 1947.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/d/pratts-1945-willys-army-jeep-tribute/7031418171.html
“Fully and professionally restored Jeep in excellent condition! Only driven 520 miles since completed and completely turn-key. Fully military spec’d with rear seat, jerry can, Army spec paint, military tread tires, tools and more. Fold down windshield, canvass upholstery (no top), 4×4. Rebuilt engine, runs, drives, steers and stops very well with no issues of any kind. This is a super fun vehicle that is great for display, parades, shows or Jeep events. Very authentic, southern Jeep that needs nothing but a new owner. Comes with service manual and large roll of canvass material. All reasonable offers will be considered but no trades please. Come take a look and let’s deal!”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8500.
This has a mix of parts.
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/colorado-springs-1942-ford-gpw-jeep/7038611288.html
“1942 Ford script GPW Jeep
Sitting on a Willys MB frame. CJ2a engine and original war time trans newly rebuilt. New clutch. Newly tuned engine. New battery. New alternator Good clean title. Hard top not included for current price. Matching GPW windshield will be included.
Will consider trades for diesel truck with cash on top depend on truck condition, 7.3 powerstroke and 1st and 2nd gen cummins highly preferred. $13000 OBO”
There was a time earlier this decade that folks were asking $3000 for a jeep like this.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/georgetown-1952-willys-jeep/7039756421.html
“Military style Jeep in great condition. Motor overhauled few years ago, hardly driven since. About 98% original. Runs and drives good. Body in really good condition. New fuel tank, electric fuel pump, new battery, new seats.”
Below are fifteen images below that are available on eBay.
1. Year? Slat Grille at Gas Station w/ people piled on top:
2. VEC CJ-2A Image:
I can’t remember who share this news, but the Whitco brand is being used once more as a soft top brand by Quadretec for YJ, TJ, JK and JKU Wrangler soft tops. Unfortunately, it does not appear that they will offer vintage tops under this brand.
Seems worth a look at this price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1044552819244495/
“1964 Jeep Willy · Truck · Driven 8,400 miles Runs and drives needs brakes and sets”
Seller needs to sell.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/845253582595089/
“1953 Willys CJ3-B in storage for 2 years. Pulled out today engine turns over but stalls out. Assuming carb needs cleaned from sitting. Overall good shape. Dm with any questions. Make offer need out of the garage new car on the way!”
Runs and drives.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/napa-1942-willys-slat/7039628697.html
“1942 Willy’s slat grill jeep. DOD of Jan 1942. Runs drives and ready to go back to the glory that she deserves. Have original data plates and frame tag. $14,500 obo. Has title and can help with international shipping. Reply to this email with a phone number.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
This was Bruce Agan’s plow jeep. It hasn’t moved since he passed.
“Jeep used for snow plowing in the past years. Runs but hasn’t been used in past 3 yrs since my late husband used it for plowing our drive. He parked it at end season 2016, has not been moved since that day. Jeep has been parked in a garage protected from the elements. Comes with a 6ft blade and hard top. For a view of my late husbands work and collection view this link: https://cj3b.info/Siblings/SurreyAgan.html”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
(10/06/2019) Hunting ready.
“1947 Classic Willy’s Jeep. Street legal. Recently had compete new suspension, headlights, taillights and windshield. Also, unit has been sprayed with recently with bedliner material. Would make a great hunting jeep or weekend cruiser. Clean Title”
This looks to have some early Husky hubs.
https://slo.craigslist.org/pts/d/avila-beach-50s-willys-pick-up/7035183838.html
“Just cab frame hood fenders no bad”
Thanks to Terry for sharing these.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/dallas-two-1947-cj-2-willis-jeeps/7031827886.html
“Here’s a nice family owned CJ 2 that has good structure mainly due to being inside a garage for a long time. The engine was pulled for a rebuild and that’s where it sat until I acquired it. The parts Jeep has had a little ruffer life passing thru many hands but appears to have a good engine in it as the previous owner was still making up grades to it. It was and still is holding antifreeze in it so I sure the motor is still good. Have a title as well…….
Christmas price drop……don’t need the money as much as could use the extra space…..and my attention could be directed else where hint hint…..not wanting to separate as I will put them together as I have time away from other distractions….
The 75th anniversary of D-Day is next June 2020 – if your not in tune with early CJ2’s.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
Needs work of some kind.
“Full steel cab removed from a 1961 Willy`s Jeep CJ-5. Needs work. Asking $300.00”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500.
(09/27/2019) Not quite all original based on the one pic, but looks in good shape.
https://palmsprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/la-quinta-1947-jeep-willys/7038427869.html
“1947 Jeep willys all original not that many left in the world ,don’t sleep on this deal only asking $7500 or best offer has original owners manual and only one owner prior”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1400.
(11/09/2019) This has a 2A body and chassis. Not sure how much value is here.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/d/dover-plains-1940s-jeep-willys-project/7038625884.html
“1940 ( SOMETHING ??? ) WAS TOLD A 1947 BUT UNSURE.. WILLYS MILITARY JEEP, NEEDS TOTAL 100% RESTORATION OR USE FOR PARTS. TUB IS PRETTY ROTTEN. IT HAD A FLATBED BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT AT SOME POINT .SO THE BODY IS NOT THERE IN THE REAR .
BUT THE REST OF THE BODY PARTS IS PRETTY USABLE AND SOLID . FRAME OF COURSE HAS SURFACE RUST BUT IS VERY SOLID WITHOUT ROT. PARTIALLY DISSASEMBLED , LOTS OF PARTS , MOTOR IS NOT LOCKED UP SPINS FREE . BUT MANIFOLDS ARE OFF HAD BEEN RUNNING AND DRIVING LESS THAN A YEAR AGO.
SELLING FOR INLAWS ESTATE . TEXT QUESTIONS OR FOR PICS THAT WILL POST LATER. ..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Looks like a good price.
Selling my 1946 Jeep willys cj2a! Running and driving, Neat little Jeep that still wears it’s original paint!! Hardly any rust/cancer! It was a barn find that I had been looking for for years! Floors and bed have no rust holes, no cancer in body panels and frame is in great solid shape with some surface rust. This cj2a is very original and is a perfect rust free candidate for a full restoration or a little project to cruise around in! It has a Jeep f134 in it that starts and runs good! It’s cold blooded but once it’s warmed up it idled and runs good. It has a new distributor, carb, fuel pump and water pump from keiser willys! I do have the original flat head 4 motor (numbers matching) that I’ll sell as well for $250 Clutch feels good. transmission is tight! 4 wheel drive works great! Has a heater. Im into the willys more than my asking price and had plans to do a full restoration on it but after having no time and seeing it sit for a few months it’s time to go”
