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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
This seems to be a mix of parts.
“1944 WW II Willy’s Jeep. Original running gear. Rebuilt transmission, carburetor, And brake system. 4 cylinder engine runs good. 12 volt electrical system. Front hubs need work. Like new tires, body is excellent. Mileage is unknown.”
Has an MB grille, but other than that, I do see anything obviously MBish. It’s more likely an M-38 than anything.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/585852058822525/
“1943 military jeep Willy’s, Has 289 ford ran few years ago been sitting will run with tune up n clean up. Have 3/4 ton axles n lift springs n 42 tsls on beadlocks that could go with it to for the right price”
Its a project or parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1153940558144374/
“55 willys Toyota axles all new brakes, new shocks, steel rims, frame rhino lined and underside of the jeep is also rhino lined T 90 trans and dana 18 transfer 2000 obo”
UPDATE: Bobcat hood is sold.
Lots of work left on this project.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/d/gig-harbor-now-parting-outjeep-willys/7023118105.html
“Jeep Willy’s cj3a project buggy. Tube chassis. Stainless steel grill, fiberglass hood, cj3a windshield, fresh rebuild by rears and gears on T18 tranny, Dana 20 transfer case, Dana 44 front 4.88 with Detroit locker and disc brakes, rear is a full float high pinion Dana 44 4.88 Detroit locker. New 35×12.5×15 pit bull rockers on 15×10 wheels. 4 new ORI stx 14” struts, 10 Summit Machine Large rod ends. Just lost interest in project. 6,500$ OBO for all thanks for looking.
ORI STRUTS NEW IN BOX. 3,000$ OBO
TIRES AND WHEELS, 1,600$ OBO
FRONT AND REAR DANA 44’s selling as set only. 2,500$ OBO
T18 with dana 20 transfer case 800$ OBO
any other parts make offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2400.
Drain holes have been filled. Has a 3B windshield, along with a few other mods.
“Needs brake work but runs and drives 4×4 works”
UPDATE II: There are additional updates throughout as several folks suggested other drain holes in various bodies and windshields.
UPDATE: Barney Goodwin noted that MBs/GPWs also have drains on the gas tank sump, front and rear. He also shared some pics (thanks!). Also, some MB/GPW bodies had 3/8″ drain holes in the tool boxes (seem more here).
A couple months ago Chuck asked a question about drain holes, so I collected the information below. It’s hardly exhaustive, so if I’ve missed something, please comment. Also, I did not find any drain strategies for Wagons, Trucks, Jeepsters or FCs; did they have any interior drains? I’m also unsure if the prototype jeeps had drain strategies.
MBs & GPWs:
MBs and GPWs did have drain holes in the far left of the driver side and far right of the passenger side corners, stopped with brass plugs. There seems to be some debate about whether the plugs should have square tops or slotted tops. You can imagine it might not be easy to locate and remove a brass plug once the floor of an MB was full of dirt/mud/water. Here’s a photo of a square plug from G503 in the left corner of the floor:
Arrow points to the drain plug on the driver’s side of this MB.
Fun fact, the drain plug for the floor is reportedly the same size as the drain plug for the MB and GPW gas tank.
Here’s an example of the square plug alternative, a slotted plug. I would think this could be especially difficult to locate when filled with water/mud:
I didn’t know about the fuel tank sump drain holes (of course, on hindsight, it makes sense they’d have them). Barney Goodwin adds, “MB/GPWs had 2 large drains on the fuel tank sump to clear water out, especially after fording. They are basically a radiator cap and gasget without the temp pressure spring. Even the neck on the drain looks like a radiator neck. There was one fore and aft of the sump. It was especially important because there was felt or horsehair insulators between the tank and the body that would be prone to retain moisture and rust the tank if not maintained.”
CJ-2As/CJ-3As/CJ-3Bs/DJ-3As:
These jeeps had drain holes on the sides near the outside step on either side of the body. When purchasing a jeep, If the body is missing the drain hole, then it’s worth examining the body to see if it has been altered in some fashion. Sometimes the lack of drain hole is also a sign that the body is an M-38 or that the body is fiberglass.
Drain hole for CJ-2As, CJ-3As, CJ-3Bs, and DJ-3As.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
That might be a 1947 Luzon Red CJ-2A. An early Auburn Jeep-A-Trench is mounted on the back. One of the fellows is wearing overalls with “Lincoln City Line, Inc.” (Bus/Transit Company) on the back, a company that was based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Meanwhile, Auburn Machine Works was based out of Auburn, Nebraska. So, I’d wager that this photo was taken somewhere in Eastern Nebraska, probably in 1947 or 1948.
The Burke-Schneider Motor Company out of Lincoln, Nebraska, was also involved in this event. The company had a Willys dealership, which explains the fellow in the center with his white overalls. As early as December of 1946 Burke-Schneider was advertising the new CJ-2A (perhaps earlier, but I have no evidence).
This is one I’ve bid on a few times, but never seem to get. At some point I will.
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“Vintage Willys Jeep Firetruck Brochure CJ2 CJ3 as pictured. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS First Class Package. Thanks for looking. Let us know if you have any questions”
Jordan shared this Ford GPA PTO. These were also used on the Model 88 Empire Tractors.
“Willys Ford GPA Amphibious Jeep PTO Power Take Off”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Looks solid.
“1946 Jeep Willys cj2a with rare aluminum hard top!
4 cylinder “Go Devil” L-head engine. Jeep starts and runs strong. Brakes, steers and shifts through all gears with no problem – road worthy. 4 wheel hi/low works. Engine was removed and re-built in 2008 (have receipts) with a new clutch, pressure plate & throw out bearing. Radiator replaced and new tires. New spark plugs in 2016. Temp, amp & oil pressure gauges all work. Have owner’s manual and mechanics manual. New original style spare tire carrier/mount from Walcks (not generic aftermarket carrier). Has new front turn signals as well as correct tail lights. Headlights work, also has a cabin heater (under driver dash).
All footman loops are present. Original body, not perfect but pretty close and amazing for 70+ years old. Paint is old flat finish, hard to get patina in a paint can. Windows slide open and shut. Seats are good – no tears. Bolt on roll cage for safety along with harness seat belts-can be removed.
One crack in windshield and one crack in side rear aluminum top window. Neither bothered me, but could be replaced cheap! Minor oil leak but for the age, what can you expect (most likely around a seal). I bought another Jeep a few years newer with a snow plow and so wife says one has to go so she can get her vehicle back in the garage! Hoping to find this CJ a good home at $6,500. Also have 5 original (not aftermarket) 16″x 4.5″ wheels in fantastic condition for $400.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
In some of the pics the jeep has Selectro hubs and in other pics it does not.
“CJ-2A Willys Jeep restored as a US Navy Shore Patrol vehicle. New tires, battery, seat cushions, windshield, steering wheel, paint, etc. 95% restored”
UPDATE: **SOLD** $2000
“1952 Willys CJ3A Auburn Jeep-a-Trench Trencher Jeep.
Project – must sell to save this iron. I will consider fair offers. Early Auburn Trencher wheel drive, on a 1952 Willys CJ3A.
No Title. Low miles. NE Ohio. Akron / Canton Area. This Trencher was used to dig irrigation ditches on a golf course in Northern Ohio. It was sitting outdoors when I saved it.
Frame is in great shape. Leaf springs are ok. Body is pretty good (my opinion), No filler. Could use new front floor of course. Half cab top bows – no canvas, no door frames, Monarch Governor with handle and cable. Motor and Transmission are locked, I disconnected the drive shaft to roll it. I removed all brake drums also, found one rear hub was cracked so I replaced both rears hubs. Green narrow 16″ jeep wheels go with it, see last picture.”
The body was rebuilt. The frame is from ’53.
https://bham.craigslist.org/cto/d/warrior-1947-willys/7019381868.html
“1947 Willys CJ2A restored in 2017. Engine was bored .060, crank .040/.040 harden
valve seats, new pistons new water and fuel pumps, carb rebuilt. Trans has new bearing
and synchronizer. Transfercase all new gears. Axles bearing replaced as needed and
new seals. Brake system all new. Frame is a 1953 good steering new king pin bearing.
Tub (body) front half is a 1947 back half 1946 married together with new floor board
and frame channels. Seats have been recovered. Lights and instruments work all but gas gauge. New tires.
I have driven about 4000 miles go anywhere as long as I don’t have go more than
55 mph. and have had no problems. I built a another jeep a year ago and don’t need
both. Pics show rebuild and testing have most of new parts receipt”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
This industrial engine also has the heat shield atop the carb.
“For sale is a Hobart G310 welder/generator. This unit has a Willies Jeep motor that could be pulled and used in something else. The welder/generator doesn’t come with leads”
May be rough.
https://huntsville.craigslist.org/pts/d/falkville-two-willys/7018214475.html
“The black one is a 1949 and is supposed to run it is $2000. The other is a 1947 Willys, no motor $1200. Both need complete restoration.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/05/2019) Has a rare Beck/ Kelly Half top.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/d/carlisle-1952-willys-m38-military-jeep/7015922027.html
“1952 Willys M38 Jeep. Runs good, no brakes, body rusted, needs restoration or for parts. Has correct serial plates, paperwork and correct engine. Has a real nice Kelly steel half top that I will sell separate for $500. Has been converted to 12V and used as a plow Jeep for the last 25 years so you get the picture… Worthwhile candidate to restore. $2700 OBO”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6750.
(10/24/2019) I can’t tell how good/bad the rust is on this one.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/d/oakman-1953-jeep-willys-cj3-bmp/7004865862.html
“1953 JEEP WILLYS CJ3 BMP – $7,250.00 OBO
OLDER RESTORATION, APPROX. 5000 MILES ON DRIVETRAIN
RUNS PERFECT”
Has some floor repairs.
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/pts/d/akron-willys-tub/7016935662.html
“1946 WILLYS JEEP STEEL TUB. VERY GOOD COND. WERE TOLD IT WILL FIT FROM 45 THRU 60. WITH SOME ADAPTINGM MAYBE.. yOU REALLY SHOULD SEE THIS ONE
IF YOU NEED A GOOD USED TUB”
UPDATE Price dropped to $650.
Not much value here.
https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/carlisle-willys-jeep-1955/7019185827.html
“Willy’s Jeep 1955 Antique. Great rebuild project, non-running.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(10/17/2019) Has a pto winch. Body will need work.
“I have a CJ3a That actually runs. The body needs replacing. I put a few brake lines on it and got the brakes working. It has a cheesy electrical fuel pump currently but it will crank up run drive a stop. I haven’t cranked it up since july. The Pto winch has all the parts. This is a good project jeep that needs fully restoring. I do have a clean title.”
Reproduction sign? With over 1 hour to go the auction is only at $162 (plus $33.80 shipping).
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“Used Previously displayed Jeep Willys lighted sign Sign. Silk screen lens with metal ribbed frame. Measures 37x3x10.5 inches. Recently purchased with other Mopar related items. Has wood backing and the light source is a tubular bulb. Tested in working condition. Has newer cord. Ships priority insured ”
Here’s another example of MacArthur visiting the troops.
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“Press Photo Douglas MacArthur Jeep Shown forward Area troop Lloyd Lehrbas. This is an original press photo. Douglas MacArthur, in his 4 star Jeep Shown During a visit of his troops in a forward Area, Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 02-02-none.”
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Originally Published August 27, 2017
“1944- General Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Allied Commander of the Pacific, in his four-star jeep on a visit of his troops in a forward area in New Guinea on his birthday. General Robert Eichelberger is driving the jeep and his acting aide Colonel Lloyd Kehrbas is in back.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $6500.
The seller has provided a very complete description. Includes an overdrive.
“I am selling my used driver quality Willys Jeep CJ-3A. This is a great “drive-it-like-it-is” rig. Starts, runs, drives, and stops exactly as it should; even the parking brake works (could use some adjustment though to hold on a hill…). It’s not perfect, won’t win any concours, but a solid driver. Most of the work you usually have to do when you drag home an old jeep has been done. It’s been driven on the road as well having seen off-roading adventures at the NH Trail Ride and Rausch Creek PA. Used but not abused as they say. Tough to find solid non-rotted originals like this in New England. I can be tough to get a hold of on the phone based on my work schedule so texts and emails are preferred.
The Saturn overdrive allows easy cruising speeds of 55 mph (or better?). The original 3A motor was pulled previously and replaced with a fresher MB motor out of a genset. Continue reading
This may have potential. That appears to be a Kelly Bonanza III hardtop.
https://pueblo.craigslist.org/atq/d/pueblo-antiques-that-must-go/7016329423.html
“We also have a 1951 Jeep Willies”
