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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 .
I wonder if the raft’s rowers had to do that all day, row vehicles and men back and forth across the river?
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“1944 Press Photo US soldiers ferry their jeep across the Mayenne River. This is an original press photo. Jeep crossing Mayenne River — American infantrymen ferry their Jeep across the Mayenne River using expedient raft constructed from 2 half boats by members of an engineer unit.Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 08-09-1944.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
Looks solid.
“Classic convertible Jeepster. A driver and an older restoration. 6 cylinder w/overdrive and three on the tree.”
Looks solid. I don’t see any drain holes on the side of the body.
https://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/d/knotts-island-1948-willys-cj2a/6990443899.html
“1948 WILLYS Cj2a,NEW STARTER, NEW FUEL TANK, NEW MASTER CYLINDER. RUNS BUT NEEDS CARB WORK”
Only one pic included. No pic of the “spare” jeep.
https://rochester.craigslist.org/bar/d/farmington-willys-jeep/6985509747.html
“1949 Willy’s CJ3’s for sale, $7500. Run and drives. Price includes two complete Willy’s, a spare original all redone body and several new parts still in boxes. Price is firm, I hate saying that but I hate the guys who waste your time even more.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.
This is powered by the Lightning 6.
“Classic convertable jeepster older restoration. Lightning 6 cylinder with overdrive”
The CJ-5 is $1600, but I don’t see a price for the CJ-2A. Seller also has a CJ-3B body and a rough CJ-5 (brown). Seller would prefer to sell altogether.
https://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-chili-1946-cj2a-project-cj5/6987600249.html
“I have a 1946 Chassis and body that is a good start to complete a CJ2A. Motor turns over but I have never tried starting it. The body is original steel and was stored in a garage for 40 plus years. Color is a greenish yellow. It has a few panels which I would replace but is in very good condition, does NOT look like Swiss cheese. Chassis has complete drive train including axles, transmission, brakes and wheels. Tires are No Good. It was stored in Syracuse area for a number of years. It has a few gussets to front frame horns and rear V brace needs replacing. I looked for over 2 years to find these items and are the best I could find. Only reason I am selling is I have temporary storage but can’t keep there long term. I have an early flat fender parts vehicle that can be part of the deal.
I also have quite a few parts for various years and am willing to sell them as one lot. Don’t ask to buy individual parts etc. I have an offer to buy everything if I don’t sell as semi complete units.
I have a 1979 CJ5 also that needs extensive body work but frame and drive train are excellent. The 79 has NY title and it runs and drives with a temporary gas tank. I did not register it. The 79 has the 4.2 six cylinder motor. 1979 has good General AT2’s all around. 1979 is $1600 or best offer. I have a number of panels from Classic Industries for the 1979 that will go with it.
I prefer text messages and I don’t answer my phone till after 6:30 PM Mondays, Tues. and Wed. but I will look at your texts.”
Not sure how much value is here. It’s listed as a 1943.
https://youngstown.craigslist.org/pts/d/warren-1943-jeep-willys/6985807263.html
I believe the angle at the back of the hardtop indicates this is a Koenig hardtop and not a Kelly?
https://youngstown.craigslist.org/pts/d/salineville-willys-jeep-hard-top-plus/6982727717.html
“I have a hard top and snow plow off of a 1952 willys jeep. the plow has every thing except the lift pump .the top is in good condition with locking doors and back hatch. with good crank windows.”
Has some rough paint, but might clean up pretty well.
https://nh.craigslist.org/tro/d/kingston-1952-military-ton-trailer/6986172687.html
“NICE ORIGINAL1952 BANTAM MILITARY M-100 WILLYS JEEP TRAILER, SOLID TUB AND FRAME, HAS HAD THIS WOOD ROOF OVER IT FOR YEARS,WAS IN A FIRE DEPT, SER # 01215651,NEEDS TO BE RESTORED,HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO BALL HITCH, HAS THE 3 BRASS DATA TAGS,GOVERNMENT TITLE”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $11,500.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/glenshaw-48-willys-jeepster/6990380371.html
“Willys Jeepster 1948 Hurricane 161 straight six engine, Average body condition, Mechanically sound.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
It runs and drives.
“Fix, restore or drive as is. Its a driver, currently on road. New tires”
Good news! I will be extending eWillys in its current form through the end of 2020.
You might remember that on January 1st of this year I mentioned I was planning on ending or making changes to eWillys in the spring of 2020. I’ve decided to delay any changes until December of 2020.
The principal reason for this is to insure that Ann and I have a smoother transition from life as we know it into our new lives in 2020, should things work out like we believe they will. What this means for you all is that you will accompany Ann and I on these upcoming changes. I know this is all a bit vague, but that’s the way it has to be for now.
So, stay tuned!
These are the final pages for the Con-Ferr catalog.
View pages 1-20 plus Covers and History:
View pages 20-42:
View pages 42-96:
To me, what’s most interesting about this photo is that the men are using a test fuselage.
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“1942 Press Photo Airborne Infantry handling Jeeps via aeroplane, Washington, DC. This is an original press photo. Trucks – United State. Washington, D.C. Members of The Airborne Infantry acquire great skill in handling of “Jeeps” via aeroplane. Here are men of The Airborne Infantry practicing placing a “Jeep” in an aeroplane and removing it. The aeroplane fuselage “Mockup” is exact scale of an actual aeroplane. Sent A and O list Chicago to west coast. Photo measures 8.5 x 6.75 inches. Photo is dated 2-28-1942.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
This CJ-5 has the early 0-10 King Seeley speedometer. I think this has a great, vintage feel to it.
“For sale is my 1955 Willys CJ5 Half Cab. Mostly original.
4 cylinder, manual transmission (3 spd)
4 wheel drive
Tow bar
Tow hitch
Solid sheet metal, no rust through
6V battery system
Fender mounted spare tire
Gas can mount. (no can included)
Runs, drives, and just about everything works except for the speedometer.
Very off road capable. I’ve had this in the hills a number of times. Tight turn radius.
Would make a great hunting vehicle.
If the ad is still up, I have not received cash for it and it is available. Please don’t just email me and ask if “Is this available?” I will not respond.
If you have specific questions, please send me your phone number and I will call you and try to answer them the best that I can.”
Looks like a solid build. If it is a 1942, there’s probably not much 1942 left on it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2807904169227487/
“Great condition unknown miles changed out speedo”
It’s a project. Obviously, the seller is incorrect about the CJ-3B productions years (should state 53-69).
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/round-pond-1953-willys-jeep/6980980046.html
“Straight from an island off the coast (now on the mainland) is a 1953 Willy’s Jeep.
Desirable CJ3B model (only manufactured in ‘53 and ‘54.)
Partially restored; body rough, but engine, frame, and drivetrain solid. Many new parts added to frame and motor. Bag of new parts and manual goes with it.”
Based on the description, I’m guessing the seller knows very little about jeeps. No pics provided.
https://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/d/roscommon-willys-jeep-1951-cj-3b/6986396352.html
“This Korean War Era Jeep is in excellent restored condition. One piece windshield. Flat front.
Extensive restoration on the drive-train: seals, bearings, front and rear differentials, transmission, transfer case, brakes and military PTO are all in 1st class condition. Engine runs well. Starter rebuilt.
New canvas top and plastic side windows. New authentic seat covers. No rust on frame or body.
Tool kit. Army repair manual. Additional restoration parts.
The late owner was unable to complete the restoration. However the work is 95%+ complete, and with a few weekends work and the correct unit stencils this classic Jeep is ready to join the 4077th or unit of your choice.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $150.
Here’s a hard-to-find 4 bbl Offenhauser intake for the Buick 225.
“I have a 4bbl intake manifold for a Buick 225 V6.
Was being used on a motor that threw a rod.
Comes with intake and exhaust manifold gasket sets. Had a minor repair to heater hose connection but does not effect use.
Pretty hard to find these anymore, inexpensive power increase.”
Will need the brakes examined at the very least.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/san-angelo-1960-willys-fc170-forward/6988694151.html
“1960 Willys Jeep FC170 is all original except the motor. It has a Chevy 307, 2 barrel. Three speed, four wheel drive. New Goodyear tires. I cleaned the gas tank, installed a new fuel pump, new points, condenser, rotary cap, distributor cap, New oil and filter, and new wires. I cleaned the carb and it fired right up. Some rust around the bed. I have already repaired the cab corners. Very rare to find the front bumper with bumperettes.
It needs brakes looked at. all glasswork is good except the drivers side glass. It has a plexiglass window that rolls up and down. These are very Rare jeeps, Only built from 1956 to 1965. There is a cult following for FC’s. This one is very complete. I had a leg injury that keeps me from going farther with restoration. I have other projects, so this one has to go. $7900 OBO. NO PayPal, No shipping. No personal emails. No Scams. Might consider trades that are ready to drive. (no projects)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
For some reason this isn’t road ready.
“1972 Suzuki LJ20
Pre samurai era
All original
Original 2 stroke engine
Right hand drive
4×4
Have many extra parts with spare engine
Have clean CA title
This is off road only, would need some work to make roadworthy
Great little hunting rig or back road cruising
Smaller than most side by side utv similar to an old willys Jeep”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
The metadata suggests these are in Cedarburg, Wisconsin; However, the description states these are in Oregon (the state, not the town of Oregon, Wisconsin). The terrain suggests these are in eastern Oregon.
“3 m422 mighty mite for sale In Oregon”
UPDATE: As Craig points out, the trio of data tags suggest this is a 1946.
(08/29/2019) Seller hopes to free up the engine and get it running.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/371425840106072/
“1948 Willy’s Jeep with custom made roof. Title in hand, last on the road in 76, Motor is currently locked up, working on freeing it up then will work on getting it running”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/16/2019) Lots of time and money in this. Still more to do.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/for/d/san-diego-1965-cj6-jeep-4×4-classic/6988177174.html
“Complete frame off restore/mod 1965 CJ6 Jeep! Lots of amazing upgrades and work, not to mention $$$ (Receipts for over $18K in just parts/service!) has gone into this Jeep. I have almost all parts to complete it with a few exceptions. The pictures speak for themselves, but I’ve also listed more details below.
What it has:
>>>Zero rust!
>>> All Steel tub taken completely off and sandblasted, repaired, painted with POR on the underside, Raptor liner inside.
>>>Frame also sandblasted and treated with multiple coats of POR
>>>New front bumper with Superwinch 9.0
>>>New rear bumper with tire carrier.
>>>Custom built Currie Dana 44’s front and rear (86 CJ7 axles, 30 spline axles 3” housing), OX Lockers in front and rear, 4.56 gearing (All put together by MIT Drivetrain.)
>>>1988 Chevy 4.3L V6: Completely and professionally rebuilt by Wholesale Machine.
>>>T5 Trans, Dana 300 transfer case off an 86 CJ7, both rebuilt professionally by MIT Drivetrain.
>>>Advance Adapters headers.
I took a chance on eBay and bought a 1949 issue of the Goodyear’s Magazine for Men off of ebay that mentioned, in the ebay ad, about having an article on a Jeep Posse. The magazine turned out to be a sort-of marketing piece by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company focused on men and with several interesting articles. Below you’ll find two articles from the magazine and a quiz.
The first article is a pretty early article on Utah’s Bountiful Jeep Posse. The other article covers a man named John Fordon and his business in New York City called “Beck ‘n Call”. Finally, the Fordon article includes a quiz on streets from around the country, names as relevant to day as they were back in 1949.
And now, the article on Fordon. Also, note the “Where are they” quiz.
