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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
The tub appears repaired in multiple places (floors, rear wells, steps).
“1948 Willys Jeep. Runs Great. New fuel tank, master cylinder, throw out bearing, rebuilt transmission and transfer case. Great hunting jeep. Too many toys and need to downsize. Please call or text. Serious inquiries only. Cash only, no trades.”
Has a bunch of mods.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/fremont-53-willys-rat-rod/6994098536.html
“willys rat rod wagon
231 buick v6
bop powerglide w/ shift kit
drop axel
dearched rear springs”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $100.
Looks like a good price for the right person.
“For sale is a Hunter Manufacturing 20K BTU Military Cab heater. It came equipped on a restored M38 I recently purchased, and I don’t really need heat in a topless Jeep. Working and in like NOS condition. Uses engine coolant to produce heat, electrical to run the blower fan – 2 speeds Hi/Low. Includes the switch, resistor and a small Douglas connector wiring harness. These were commonly used on M151 MUTTs but can also be used for 5 Tons, M37s, M38s, M38A1… anything with a 24V system. $100 Firm”
I believe these are Koenig Standard Cab doors for a CJ-5/6 hardtop: https://www.cj3b.info/Photos/Hardtops/Koenig/KoenigFolder2.JPG
https://wichita.craigslist.org/pts/d/olmitz-early-jeep-cj-metal-doors-cj2a/6992779080.html
“Pair of doors for early Jeep CJ with metal top. Not sure what years? Doors are super solid with no rust through. Includes regulators & latches. $100 for the pair.”
This may be a combination of MB/GPW and a CJ.
https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/okemah-1948-jeep-willys/6988951881.html
“1948 Jeep Willys. Runs. Great for putting around town or to use as a hunting rig. He’s hauled many a deer out of the woods! I have a clean title.”
Looks like a good price.
https://wichita.craigslist.org/pts/d/wichita-aluminum-hard-top-willys-cj2a/6992815703.html
“Very nice original vintage aluminum hard top. All glass is in one piece and not cracked. This came off this running 1948 cj2a very original jeep. Just in time for winter!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(07/11/2019) Runs and drives. Needs some additional works. It appears to be a former Las Vegas Jeep Club rig.
“1954 Jeep Willys
Has had some customization.
35″ wheels
350 motor, carb just rebuilt.
All wiring to engine just done.
Starts, runs and drives.
New master break cylinder.
Newer Best Top needs to be installed.
Does need some work but it’s a solid truck.
Have clean title.”
UPDATE: **Still Available**
(04/25/2017) Needs work of some kind.
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“46 Willys jeep and the parts it was my toy and I have been gathering parts need money and don’t have time to work on it”
This has potential.
https://waterloo.craigslist.org/cto/d/cedar-falls-1949-willys-jeep-delivery/6985536828.html
“Rare barn find- 1949 Willy’s Jeep delivery has been sitting in a barn for 30+ years and then my garage for the past 4 years. The beast was used as a grocery delivery vehicle in the 60ish in Western Iowa. Mileage is at 68,000. Pretty rust free but the drivers side floor board is a little soft. It has new brakes, exhaust, tires, battery, and fuel line. This vehicle has the L134 Go Devil engine in it- 2WD. We had grand hopes to rebuild but it just hasn’t happened. Below is a link for when I drove it into my garage in June. $7500 OBO. Clean title in hand. Thanks.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
Lots to like here.
“A 1948 Willy’s CJ2A. Jeep is in very good condition. Shows less than 18 K miles on odometer. This was a classic barn find near Audubon Iowa in 1978, and was purchased by my father and driven home. The motor was smoking badly at that time and it sat indoors in heated storage for many years. In the last few years the 4 cylinder flat head motor has been rebuilt, the 3 speed manual drive line gone thru, the brake,fuel, and cooling systems repaired/replaced.
New windshield glass. New seat cushions on all three seats on original frames. Still wears its faded and scratched “Princeton Black” 1948 paint excepting a few areas that were cleaned up as it was restored to be a turnkey driver. Factory(?) side steps All five original wheels, still in faded 1948 “Sunset Red”- which actually was a pumpkin orange- with a black trim stripe. All five wheels still mounted with military style non directional tires. Continue reading
I’ve posted something similar to this video, but not this specific one (at least that I can find). This early 1941 film reel is narrated and shares the news that Ford’s Reconnissance Cars would be joining the Army. The video is located at the National Archives.
It’s a good photo of a BRC-40.
“1941 Press Photo Wartrace, Tenn. US Army jeep & Pvt NR McDougle of MPs. Photo measures 9 x 7 inches. Photo is dated 6-7-1941.”
Perhaps this license plate belonged to Del and Ann Parker?
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“Here I Have A 1950’s -1960’s Vintage JEEP PLASTIC license plate East Penn Jeepers AMC JEEP WILLYS.Very hard to find in this condition.3RD pic is as found (DIRTY). the rest of thE PICS are cleaned. no chips, rips, or brakes. some rust around mounting holes. there is names printed on tag DEL & ANN PARKER .”
Looks solid.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/new-river-jeep/6993452265.html
“1948 Willy’s CJ 2A Runs good. Many new parts, some spare parts. Has saganaw steering conversion, two fuel tanks,12 volt alternator, oversized radiator, custom front bumper with winch mount and tow bar, super swamper tires, spare tire, all gauges work, heater works, lockout front hubs, new windshield glass, seal and wiper motor, new paint. Serious inquiries only, please.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7150.
This has an overdrive and a rear bed extender, though it’s shorter than most.
“1954 WILLY
MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE
LONG LOVING JEEP FAMILY
ORIGINAL AND TRUE TO ERA
ALWAYS GARAGED
RUNS AND DRIVES STREET LEGAL
3 ON A TREE WITH OVERDRIVE
OBO”
Underneath that paint might be a good wagon.
https://siouxfalls.craigslist.org/cto/d/chancellor-1953-willys-wagon-4×4/6976672713.html
“1953 Willys Wagon 4×4
Small block Chevy
Runs and drives
Very good condition”
Lacks the frame-to-bumper gussets, so it could be a very late 2A or a 3A.
https://greatfalls.craigslist.org/for/d/fort-benton-willys-jeep/6993304652.html
“1949 Willys jeep in good shape runs and drives good. Seat dosent come with it. All tires hold air all original 3 speed with reverse high low tranfercase. Clean title. Would trade for a willys wagon”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
It’s powered by a V8 (which runs). The jeep needs some wiring at the very least.
“Rough, but all there. Needs wiring kit installed. Have that. $450.00 12 circuit kit. Needs front drive shaft lengthen
Have that. Can start and drive. 327 Chevy w/350 turbo trans.”
Engine will need a new head gasket. The sale Includes a hardtop.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/1952-jeep-willys-m38/6994928867.html
“Willy’s m38 all original. Converted to 12v. Blown head gasket. Have a hard top with doors also”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $100.
This just might be a modified CJ-3B windshield that’s been modified upward to fit a CJ-3A. Chuck was telling me that he has seen these. If in fact that’s the case, it looks well done. If I were closer I’d get this for Biscuit.
“Willys Jeep windshield frame with glass. I believe it’s for a CJ3A or a CJ3A, not sure because it doesn’t have the vent below the glass.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $950.
“Trailer has some rust and patches. Comes with canvas cover.”
UPDATE: Thanks to Ted, below I’ve added an article and more images from a March 1953 Popular Science article about the little fire fighting jeep, also known as the “Little Squirt”.
This video from the National Archives Catalog shows a special-purpose fire fighting jeep the Navy was testing. The video is divided into two parts. The first part shows the jeep fighting a fire. The second part shows the jeep from various angles. I’ve also included some images from the video below. (If the video is slow or doesn’t work, go here to download the video).
In an otherworldly co-incidence, this press photo appeared on my ebay search a couple hours AFTER I found the video in the post above. That’s just crazy lucky! So, I’m heading out to buy a lottery ticket right now, lol!
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“1952 Press Photo Navy’s foam fire-fighting jeep demonstration, Washington, D.C. This is an original press photo. U.S. Navy – Equipment. Washington, D.C. The Navy’s new foam fire-fighting jeep designed for use on the decks of aircraft carriers is shown extinguishing a blaze during a demonstration at the Naval Research Laboratory today. The self-contained fire extinguishing system is mounted on a jeep and is capable of spreading a protective cone of fire-killing foam 30′ in diameter over a trapped pilot. Photo measures 9.25 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 10-7-1952.”
I’ve never heard of one of these. Perhaps someone could use it?
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“5-LB. RARELY SEEN, ALL ORIG. MOUNTING BRACKET FT-511 IS MADE OF O.D. PAINTED SOLID BRASS. ITEM 100% COMPLETE AND IN EXCELLENT WORKING ORDER CALIBRATING DIALS FULLY FUNCTIONAL ETC. . SHOWS NORMAL SIGNS OF USE / PAINT WEAR. SHOULD YOU HAVE NEED TO MOUNT A TELESCOPE / RANGE FINDER TO YOUR VINTAGE WW2 JEEP, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU. TRY TO FIND ANOTHER ? GOOD LUCK.”
This may be a good price.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/rialto-jeep-m38a1-1952/6995613749.html
“1952 M38A1 Jeep
Runs Great
Original Engine & Running Gear
2 Top, full top w/ doors and bikini top
Body in good condition
Serious offers only
Currently registered”
