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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: This might be an early Meyers-marketed hardtop (pre Sears/Allstate). One clue is the rear hatch’s vertical supports on either side of the window.
Will need some work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2550019761884328/
“Barn find 1946 Jeep cap. Sitting since 1956. Needs some tlc but it’s all there with no dents. Will deliver at buyers expense”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(11/18/2018) It’s a project.
“1948 Willys CJ2A project – does not run
Clear title
Comes with a Chevy 350, bored .030, rv cam, gear drive, Ed elbrock intake Fuelie heads Hei distributor Shortie headers Starter, etc,
complete motor 0 miles on it
SM465 manual transmission
Front diff is a Dana 25 with 5.38 gears open
Rear diff is Dana 44 with 5.38 gears,
Power Lock and full float axles
Body in good shape,
roll cage,
mustang seat.
Full exhaust kit
2 radiators, 1 aluminum other is out of a Bronco
winch mount
Dana 18 transfer case
Billet aluminum battery mount
Advanced adapter motor mounts
32” bfg all terrains
Many miscellaneous parts
Seats out of a late 60’s mustang
best top soft top
Asking $4000 obo”
The data plate indicates this is a 1948 CJ-2A, but it is listed as both a ’54 jeep’ and a ‘1956 Jeep Willy’s’.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/988144948205824/
“54 Jeep Willy’s has as a CJ5 rust free frame completely sandblasted and undercoated also have VIN number and title for the frame the Jeep does not have a title straight 6 motor 4 speed transmission was told the motor runs but it does not have a carburetor. i Have the original frame to go with it has all suspension everything else has been stripped. plastic off-road seats has a set of 35 mud tires that go with it”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/29/2019) May not run at the moment.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/478073869412872/
“Motor 4 cylinder, 3 speed stick. Ran before it was stored. Firm on price. No trades.”
On Monday we took our Pom-Schitzu mix ‘Zollie’ to Washington State University for a neurology exam. To our surprise, on the way out of Colfax we spotted an early Jeep Truck with a sign for Maple “K” Farms, a ranch that raised grass fed beef. They’ve been raising cattle for twenty years and sell direct from their farm in 1/4, 1/2 or whole selections. They are located on the east side of Colfax along US 195. The pics aren’t very good, as they are from Google Earth.
This Jeep ad claims everyone is happy with a new Jeep Station Wagon! The ad appeared in Greencastle, Indiana’s, The Daily Banner on April 05, 1949.
This “Gets to the Job… and Gets It Done!” ad appeared a couple times in the Sullivan Daily News out of Sullivan, Indiana. The ad below appears in the September 27, 1946, issue (and August 30, 1946)
UPDATE: Brian bought this frame and now has it for resale. Contact him for the price
THIS INFO ABOUT THE FRAME IS FROM A March 16, 2018, ad:
“THIS IS A FRAME FROM A 1970 JEEP CJ5 CAMPER. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I BOUGHT THE JEEP & CAMPER IN 1970 NEW IN SO. CALIF.
WE MADE A MOVE TO OREGON IN 1990 & I DISMANTLED THE CAMPER BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING BADLY & MY THOUGHT WAS TO BUILD A NEW CAMPER ON THE FRAME. I NEVER GOT TO IT. I SOLD THE JEEP A FEW YEARS AGO & NO NEED FOR THIS FRAME.
THE CAMPER WAS MADE BY EL DORADO CAMPERS IN RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA. THEY MADE CAMPERS FOR PICKUP TRUCKS & THIS WAS EQUAVALENT TO AN 8 FOOT PICK UP CAMPER.”
Camper before it was dismantled:
This M-38A1 used to belong to the San Juan County Sheriff’s office.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/d/durango-1964-kaiser-willys-m38a1/7026309174.html
“This M38A1 was owned by the San Juan County Sheriffs dept in Silverton CO for 35+ years,is part of our high mountain Colorado history. It was bought by a local in 2001 and remained in Silverton until now. I’ve watched this rig for the past 11 years and recently got my hands on it. With a family of 4, 3 dogs and a brand new house I dont know what the Hades I was thinking but at the time I had to have it. I have owned a lot of military Jeeps in the past, have had many M38A1s and know a good one when I see it.
This rig has a very nice Kelly hard top, converted to 12 volt, has the wrong seats in it but otherwise is very original and complete. There are very few “extra” holes, nothing has been hacked or cut up, body, floors, etc are extremely straight, rust free and would make an excellent restoration base or drive it as is. There is a matching spare wheel and military gas can in the back.The tool box floor is perfect as is the glove box floor. This Jeep has no real rust, is surface only, the mud is my fault, I live on a dirt road (see underside photos) The engine starts right up, no smoke, sounds good, brakes are good, shifts tight etc as you would expect with 8K miles.”
Has some updates and looks good on the outside. Needs some interior work.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/freeland-willys-jeep-wagon-1961/7026450386.html
“1961 Willys Wagon 4×4 runs and drives great. 283 Chevy V8. Recent investment of over $5,000 includes brand new: inner/outer axle seals, wheel bearings, hubs, brakes, drums, pads, brake lines, entire braking system, all components. Driven only 10 miles since work was done! The interior is not done yet but it’s serviceable and everything is there. Newer clutch, shocks, entire exhaust. Drive it away, or delivery is available. Some extra parts, and a complete second 1958 Willys also available.”
Blaine shared this one. It includes doors and rear hatch.
https://yakima.craigslist.org/pts/d/yakima-old-jeep-top-with-doors-and-back/7012781955.html
“Old jeep top, doors, and back door, top is fiberglass fits from 50’s to 60’s $300”
It’s a mix of CJ parts.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/nine-mile-falls-willys/7026059210.html
“Great winter project. Prefer to sell as a package but will separate tub. Will need to be trailered… nothing is bolted together.
– CJ2A tub… no title, new front pan
– CJ3A frame… good condition
– Roll cage
– Axles are just rollers… D25/41
– 2.5″ Rancho springs/shocks
– Tires are good… 50% tread
I have enough parts to put together a complete body.”
It looks to be a pretty early one.
https://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/pts/d/coos-bay-1946-vec-willys-jeep-parts/7026931581.html
“I have a collection of 1946 VEC CJ2A Jeep parts for restoration or just parts. I was going to restore this but I have an aircraft restoration project that is more demanding of my time.
Parts include: Rolling chassis, (full floating rear axle), with tub, 4 like new 600×16 military NDT tires, engine, transmission/transfer case, radiator, rear driveshaft, drivers seat frame, non-VEC windshield frame, tailgate, hood, front fenders and grill.
Missing parts: Front drive shaft, exhaust system, fuel tank, VEC windshield frame, passenger seat frame and both rear axles.
The tub is interesting in that there is and opening around the steering column for the column shift linkage it also has the cover and mounting holes that look original for a floor shift. The trans I got with it is a top loader T90 floor shift.
There is the usual rust in the floors, toolbox and hat channels.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9800
Has some Watson hubs. Doesn’t run.
“Selling a 1940’s military Ford GPW. Clean CA title, out of the system. Very original and complete for its age. Ford script stamp on body, motor and drivetrain is complete, but not sure when it ran last. Very minimal rust in hat channels, all five original combat wheels, also have original air cleaner for it. See pics. Selling it as is. Price: $12500.”
Supposed to run good.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3162834393733089/
“1946 Willy’s original motor transmission and hard top engine recently gone through new radiator original still with the vehicle runs good starts right up converted to 12 volt odometer shows 60k”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $11,000.
It drives, but may or may not need a restoration depending on how you feel about it.
“1970 Hurst Jeepster #1
This could be the rarest production Jeep in the world
It is not known exactly how many of these were built. Some say 100 but I think more have come out of the woodwork.
From research done, there’s no solid record of the Hurst build numbers. There is a registry and this one is the earliest number out there. This may be the one pictured in the showroom photo. I have only seen 2 Hurst Jeepsters with the blue stripe that runs side to side in front of the red stripe. Only the really early ones.
Has the luggage rack
Has the rare Hurst badges (not aftermarket). I tried to have a company rechrome all the original emblems, but they were too pitted. The hurst badges are not pot metal, so they chromed up real nice.
The hood scoop had been stolen years before I got this vehicle. The one on there currently is a reproduction and made to look old. The tach was stollen with the scoop, but the Dixco hood tach is what is put in there now.
The wheels and tires are brand new. Have about 5 miles on the tires. I drove it to a car show and back.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
(08/22/2019) For some reason, the ignition switch was dropped down a few inches. It could use a bumper, some rubber under the windshield, and some hood blocks. Maybe the pics were taken before it was completed?
“I am selling my 1948 Willys CJ2A. I bought it a couple years ago as a fun toy. It was beautifully restored by the previous owner. It is definitely a great little vehicle and it gets lots of looks, thumbs up and honks (the good kind). I truly just don’t have time to drive it and can use the extra space. It’s time to move it along to someone that will actually have time to enjoy it. Everything is mechanically sound. It starts up right away and runs better than most of my other classic cars. Truly a great car to just get in and drive. I typically ran most of my local errands in it because it’s fun to tool around in and a cake walk to park. Please let me know if you have any questions, I’m definitely not an expert on these but I will help in any way I can. I’m also happy to send any specific pictures you might want. Thanks for looking!
Just paid the registration, good through October 2020
Title in hand and in my name
P.S. I will not respond to low ball offers. I’m in no rush to sell. I’m happy to continue running errands in it =)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000.
(10/18/2019) Has updates. No description provided.
On August 04, 1949, the Wolcott Beacon out of Wolcott, Indiana, published directions on how to build a toy Willys Wagon for kids. The length of this toy is about 7″.
It looks like this has a set of hubs, so this was probably taken in the mid 1950s at the earliest.
View all the information on eBay
Maury’s assembling a thread at the Early CJ-5 page of factory images or nearly original CJ-5 engine compartment photos. Hopefully, some more folks have photos they can contribute.
http://www.earlycj5.com/xf_cj5/index.php?threads/factory-engine-bay-photos.139291/
Nice FC-150 up for auction in December on December 12, 2019.
https://www.alderferauction.com/auctions/detail/live-and-online-fine-decorative-arts-auction-bw44701
“1965 Willy’s Jeep FC-150 Four Wheel Drive
This vehicle will be part of our Live and Online Fine and Decorative Arts Auction held Thursday, December 12th at 10:00 AM.
VIN #: 65548 25528
Stake-body truck. 52,289 miles, 4WD, gasoline fuel type, with transmission 4-speed manual, 4WD High/Low, 2WD High. Green/Cream color scheme. Lighter green and gray pinstripe and “Trees, Energy, Save” logo. Stake-body, Cab-over design. Brakes are not working. Wooden frame supports have been replaced and restored as well as stake-body timbers.
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Appears to still be 6 volt.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/887484668319202/
“Very good condition 1953 Willys Jeep with hydraulic plow and heater. Runs and operates very well. Inside and outside very good condition especially for a nearly 70 year old vehicle that was well kept thru the years. Will make plowing snow easy, can pay for itself over time.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Has some M-151 rims.
“1948 Jeep Willys for sale. Garage kept”
Seems like there’s value here. The fiberglass body and front clip look in great shape. Includes an overdrive.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/arvada-jeep-cj5-kaiser-willys-1968/7022724907.html
“Jeep CJ5 Project For Sale:
CJ5 Jeep Kaiser Willys 1968
– Project Jeep
– Fiberglass body, Steel windshield frame, hood, and grille
– 2 piece windshield with good glass
– Buick 225 V6 Engine complete, not running, does turn freely
– Tilt steering column
– Tow bar, Saginaw manual steering box included, 2 bucket seats included
– 3 speed transmission, Warn Overdrive, extra Dash Plate included
– No title, Bill of Sale only
$1600 OBO
Jeep is not drivable, it is a Project”