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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(10/11/2019) Looks like a great little jeep. It’s listed as a 2A, but may be a 3A. This was previously listed here.
“Willys CJ2A for sale. Powered by 1973 Ford Pinto 2.0L engine. Comes with 2 soft tops and doors, bikini top, 9500 lb winch. Engine and transmission overhauled. Great vehicle for driving the woods.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2850.
Could be a good price.
“All Steel Roadster 4Cyl. W/ overdrive, motor turns over, holds water, no battery, frame is good, body is solid, has old side curtains & top frame, 90% complete, needs lots of work,
in Indiana. Fun to drive!”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/12/2019) Has no top.
https://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/d/hot-springs-village-1948-jeepster/7019139162.html
“rebuilt engine, new paint, excellent interior, no top but new wood on bows ready for top. No trades.”
Lots of updates to this former MB. It might be an MB in title only.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/d/austin-willys-jeep/7018341972.html
“1945 willys MB Jeep, Chevy 350. MSD Electronic ignition, competition cam, Edelbrock 650 CFM carb, 30 gallons extra fuel tank, rear disk brakes, stainless steel gauge panel, special 4 wheel wheels, warn winch, soft top.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $15,900
“Uncut jeep. Full frame off restoration. All documentation. Have all stars,litters,manuals,flags,everything goes with jeep”
It’s been roughed up a bit, but runs.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/d/durango-1954-willys-jeep-m170-m38a1-cj-6/7019136135.html
“1954 Willys Jeep M170 which is the military vehicle that inspired the CJ-6/Scrambler/Unlimited. It is an M38A1 stretched at the factory 20″ with about a 101″ wheelbase. This particular one appears to be USMC used for mobile radio rather than ambulance, but it has some of the ambulance features like holes in the tailgate and flip passenger seat. The M170 is a pretty rare Jeep as they only made a little over 6000 of them.
It has a good running F-Head 134 Huricane, T-90 3 speed manual, Dana 18 transfer case, original driveshafts and stock axles front and rear with 5.38s. I need to look again, but I think the front is a Dana 25 and rear Dana 44. Transmission is currently not installed and the engine is not currently wired/plumbed, just bolted in place, but I have driven them and they worked fine for me.
Some signs of body work/dents around the drivers door, hood and cowl. The fenders are rough, but they would work if you cut them for tire clearance. Other than that, amazingly rust free for the age including all the various storage boxes this model has.
Comes with a tow bar.”
This Navy generator circa 1942-1944 includes a rare heat shield.
https://desmoines.craigslist.org/pts/d/norwalk-jeep-engine/7005906862.html
“complete Navy military self contained Power Unit, about 1942 – 1944
Generator is powered by a Willys Jeep 4 cylinder gas engine
Filed the points, hot wired the distributor, attached oil pressure gauge, poured gas in the carb
Started right up, made oil pressure,
I did not try to get power from the generator.
Has all the steel panels to keep it dry.
Call to see it, if it’s listed it’s for sale.
15kv, 3 phase, 120 volts, General electric
Hour meter reads 0133.5
serial number 70
call to see/buy it,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700.
(10/06/2019) Body seems in at least decent shape.
“1950 Jeep Willys cj3 project”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4250
Has some updates.
https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/d/sturgis-1957-willys-jeep-price-drop/7017105822.html
“For sale is a 1957 WILLYS JEEP that runs and drives great! 4wd and lock outs work, trans shifts like a 70 year old 3 speed. I’ve put many miles on this thing since bringing it back to life, all around town and country driving, maybe 45 mph or so.
CONS:
The original engine at some point has been replaced with a ford 2.3L 4 cylinder out of a 70s pinto( using the original trans/ transfer case and axles) it also shares the brake cylinder of that make. It has a steering column maybe from a pinto? And seat from another vehicle as well. The original fuel cell has been move to the rear for whatever reason. The windshield is broken (I’ve gotten a quote and am willing to pull the frame, do the work and have the new one installed for a small fee something). The body does have some glass / filler in it but VERY solid frame and body, suspension ect.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Some value here, but needs a closer look.
“1948 Willys Jeep.
Engine needs rebuild. Will start but no compression.
Body and drive train in good shape. Transmission has been rebuilt.
Rewired to 12V
lock-up hub, electric windshield wipers
canvas top frame. Canvas needs to be replaced.
Original 16’’ wheels and seat frames
In addition a parts jeep with another set of lock-up hubs, able and steering parts, body, grill, radiator.
No engine, rear axle.”
Strange price. Parts or project.
https://houston.craigslist.org/bar/d/pinehurst-old-willy-jeep-50009/7017048460.html
“Motor runs great trans works great the bad is it needs new differential front and back are needed.. they were junk so i got rid of them … i can load it on a trailer for you… as is where is cash only… you dont have the cash in hand don’t waist your time or mine thanks
THIS WAS A BARN FIND NO TITLE”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2100.
(09/15/2019) It’s a project with an extra body.
https://racine.craigslist.org/cto/d/zion-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/7001700191.html
“1948 Jeep CJ2A Project. Body and frame are rough. Includes repairable tub from 1949 CJ2A. Engine and trans are currently removed. Engine is disassembled, but all parts are there. Crank and block are machined and ready to rebuild. Sold as is as a project. Can also include an extra set of axles for an additional $250.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $360.
Steve shared this jeep for sale. Looks like there’s parts value.
“No engine or trans No paperwork No trades Have sheet metal cut for rust spots on floors Has tag on firewall Frame is good except for up front where bumper mounts needs to be welded”
UPDATE II: There’s a reference to the shield in a 1943 Tech manual (pg 23). Still no part number.
UPDATE: Another heat shield on an industrial WWII L-134 spotted today (at bottom).
Barney Goodwin from Barney’s Jeep Parts shared a pic of this rare heat shield (he has several in his parts inventory). It mounts between the carb and the intake manifold. We’ve been trying to document a part number, pics, or other evidence of its use. The only evidence so far are two industrial engines with heat shields.
Here’s the heat shield Barney has in stock. Anyone have a part number for this?
As sometimes happens, when I know what to look for, things sometimes pop up. In this case, after writing this post, I ran across a WWII Industrial engine for sale in Santa Cruz that has a heat shield installed. It’s hard to tell how far the wing sticks out.
When searching the industrial equipment archives, an image from 2015 of a civilian industrial engine with a heat shield with a heat shield popped up. The wing is more easily seen. Whether this heat shield is the same as Barney’s or not I couldn’t say for sure:
This Navy unit is powered by a L-134 with a heat shield:
I believe these two CJ-3B brochures were put out in 1954. The red one was published initially, followed by the yellow one, which was printed without the KW logo and other minor changes.
This revised version of the CJ-3B brochure was also printed in 1954.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8500.
(11/03/2019) It’s got a column shift and tool indents.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/menlo-park-1946-willys-jeep-cj2a/7006908622.html
“Selling my 1946 Willys Jeep. This is the Civilian Model with three on the tree. It is Street Legal and Off Road Ready. This is great for around town and off-road…great hunting vehicle. Runs and looks great. This goes up the steepest of terrains with low gear 4WD like a tank. Many Extras: new soft top, extra rebuilt starter (original), outdoor rain cover, custom raised back bench, custom safari seat covers from Africa, tow hitch, tow harness and more. Easy to maintain. Fun to drive (lots of looks) and great investment. Call to see. Asking $9,000 or best reasonable offer”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
(09/27/2019) Has some surface rust. More pics would be useful. I suspect the seller means “Rubicon” trail and not “Yukon” trail.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/downey-1945-mb-military-body-willys-jeep/7015443712.html
“Running and driving military jeep. Has the factory indentations on the drivers side for military pick/axe and shovel, thats the dead giveaway indicating military body. Original drive train with flathead 4 cyl. Completed the yukon trail TWICE, the way it sits. Was used for hunting. Cash, in person, low ballers will not be entertained. No trades. Not in a hurry.”
Gauges do not work. I think it has a Kelly hardtop?
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d/san-gabriel-1958-willys-jeep-cj6/7017645612.html
“Mostly original – 4cyl hurricane engine, 3 spd transmission, front lock/unlock hubs, 6V, minimal rust. HARD TOP with glass in-tact. Matching spare wheel. Engine bay reasonably clean, engine and drive train needs solid cleaning. Runs well and starts every time.
I bought this as project sight unseen. Was going to resto-mod it but I can’t bring myself to hack into and part out something this original. It is truly great condition considering its age. Last owner put $1500+ into normal repairs back in May of 2019. I had it shipped out here and have slowly been poking around at it but have not started doing anything major.
Details: Gauges not working, 6 volt (although new battery), wiring has had a few things added but it is mostly original. Tires hold air but are not road-worthy. 26485 on the ODO but it isn’t working. This is a perfect Willys for someone looking for a super vintage restoration.
Currently clean titled in Colorado. Pink slip in hand. Asking $9000 OBO. Also interested in trades for other Willys / Jeep / etc. If you are at all interested please send me an email. I have a few Jeep projects underway so I’m looking to make a deal!”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
$2500 each or $4000 for both. The 3B has the passenger side vent, and no script on the hood, so it might be later 60s model. The ‘1945’ has rear floaters, but might be a 3A.
“Two (2) Willys Jeep projects, 1945 & 1954 both are complete less motors, these are barn find projects, Wife says I have too many projects and need to down size, asking $2,500.00 each or $4,000.00 as a package deal. May consider trade for a good welder.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
Seems worth an offer.
“Nice engine with less that 500 hours on it. It cam from a WWII generator that had little use. Was running when disconnected and comes with the radiator. Make me a fair offer.”
Not sure how much value is here. It’s got some mods.
https://modesto.craigslist.org/pts/d/modesto-1946-jeep-cj2a/7017633737.html
“I’m selling a cj2a from 1946 because I just don’t have time to finish it as I planned. I have done a lot of work to it such as: boxed in the frame, adapted Buick v6 motor mounts, adapted 1978 3” cj5 springs for a really nice ride along with a 4” lift, I put a amc 20 rear end in it along with a Dana 30 disc brake front end, it has a “shovel” cross member/skid plate(this makes the frame very strong and protects the tranny well). I have all the body parts but the hood. It has factory 1978 chrome cj5 wheels. All parts are in good shape, no rot. It has original vin tag.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
There appears to be some value here.
“willys jeep engine 4 cyl vinsage model turn over $450 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,500. It’s listed as a 1948, but it has a VEC serial number of 22189.
(08/22/2019) Looks solid.
“1948 WILLYS MILITARY JEEP Rust Free, Restored, 4- Wheel Drive, Stock components, Converted to 12 Volt Electrical, Recent Paint Complete under carriage Also, New Interior, Stock Go Devil 134/59 HP 4-CYL, Engine, 3-Speed Manual And 2-Speed Transfer Case, Recent Military Type Tires Installed. Runs Great, MUST SEE. CAR SHOW READY”
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/26/2019) This has a 2 to 3″ custom body lift.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/glendale-1946-willys-cj2a-43l-chevy/7018840261.html
“Up for sale is my 1946 Willys driver, I bought it about 6 months ago as a fun toy and it was a blast to own. It was previously restored in 2006 to make this a bulletproof driver. It’s not perfect by any means, but the patina is PERFECT. It is very reliable, gets all the looks, compliments and conversations. Unfortunately the time has come to part ways with her. I just don’t get to drive it as often as I thought I would.
With the chevy 4.3l it starts right up, every time, and has plenty modern day power and torque to enjoy the driving experience. Message me for running driving videos of the truck I can send you. Truck is mechanically sound and doesn’t need anything. I have the rear seats as well if anyone is interested in adding that into the truck. Has a 3in body lift and oversize tires. Please let me know if you have any questions. Can try to answer to the best of my knowledge and supply any additional photos you might need.
Title is in hand, and registration is non-op. Just need to transfer and pay registration.”
Lots to like here. Has some odd rear light housings.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/phoenix-1953-willys-jeep/7018360324.html
“1953 willys Jeep. Very original. Still 6 volt . 18,000 miles , high hood , hurricane engine. Been in storage for 5 years . Family owned for 40 years. Rarely driven before parked used mostly on our family land”
