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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: **SOLD** Was $9500. Now listed here: http://www.ewillys.com/2019/09/25/1959-fc-150-tractortrailer-charlotte-nc-19999/
Here’s an unusual FC that Mike spotted.
“For Sale: 1959 Willy’s Jeep 4×4. VIN: [hidden information]. 1992 custom build trailer by Great Dane. VIN: DRX000159282M0. Runs and drives great. No trades. Cash only. Price is firm. $9500. Great for parades, advertising,”
UPDATE: The body is sold. The Monroe lift, all related lift parts, gearbox with pulley,governor,chaff screens,PTO guard, and shaft shield and drivers heater are all SOLD.
Doug’s selling a variety of parts and wants to give eWillys readers a first crack at them. Contact him at dlonghd99 @ gmail.com (remove the spaces from around the @).
“Drivers side heater.6Volt
Harrison heater.
M38 windshield.
3 soft top doors.
Soft top bow set mostly complete..
4- LHEAD engines/blocks
Chain drive crankshaft.
3-air filters.
Several Transmission floor cover plates-various models/years.”
<– Day 10 Aug 11: North Atlantic Cowboy | Day 12 Aug 13: Alternator Blues –>
Nice photo of the Ingrums on the left and the Ogles to the right.
On Monday, the crew began their morning in Gros Morne National Park. This was their last day in Newfoundland. Monday’s goal was to reach the shorter ferry (takes 6-8 hours), spend the night on it, then head, my guess is, toward Prince Edward Island early on Tuesday morning.
Here’s another look at Jim and Kevin’s camp spot:
Kevin really enjoyed the first. He was the fire tender. If he only had a Wilson soccer ball (it turns out you can buy these??), all would be complete.
Once they got goin, the crew found some beautiful scenery:
Jerry Huber is pictured on the right. He’s one of the key reasons the Toledo Jeep Fest is what it is. View more videos and pics on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jerry.huber.790
Based on the reports I’ve heard, the expanded Toledo JeepFest was a big hit this year. Kudos to Jerry Huber and the rest of the crew for making it a great time! Here’s a report on the event in the Toledo Blade: https://www.toledoblade.com/news/2019/08/10/Jeep-enthusiasts/stories/20190810112
Brooks Sutherland took this photo and posted it to twitter of Jason Perry and Chris Rutherford. You might remember when we visited with Chris in 2018.
Here are a few shots of Chris’ vendor spot:
Here’s a video from JP Magazine of the Gladiator Exhibit:
And, a video of the seemingly endless brochures thanks to Chris Rutherford:
Here’s Bob Christy with his Empire Tractor:
Chris also took these photos:
This MB has a few mods.
View all the information on eBay
“1953 Press Photo General James Van Fleet rides jeep at farewell tour, Korea. This is an original press photo. Van Fleet, James A. (General). General James A. Van Fleet, retiring 8th Army commander in Korea, stands in his …ur-star jeep (front) and reviews massed troops of the Republic of Korea 5th Division during his farewell tour of the battlefront with his successor, Lieutenant General Maxwell D. Taylor (standing, second jeep). Battlefront tour ended Monday. General Taylor takes over command from General Van Fleet on Wednesday… Photo measures 9.5 x 6.25 inches. Photo is dated 2-10-1953.”
This looks pretty stock, even down to the pin striped rims.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/924519224585213/
“Barn find, All original. Everything works. Excellent condition for age. Has real nice patina.”
Steve’s got this M-38 for sale.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/for/6948203891.html
“1952 willys M38 jeep. Was a civil defense vehicle. Rust free. 12 volt conversion nicely done little damage to original wiring. 26000 miles. Mc 134 motor, completely rebuilt tranny, transfer case , steering box and brakes. Plus more. Every thing works. Call for more information
Also have the original 16 inch military rims painted white like pintle. This is a solid jeep great daily driver, or easy candidate for restoring to original”
Something a little different.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/428405131219237/
“350 sbc Turbo 350 Stage 3 shift kit 3600 tci stall Frank land quick change reared, Hoosier Tire’s and much more. Fun little rat rod, Not a daily driver, Great show stopper.”
This has a half cab Cab Enclosure. My assumption is that this was custom cut down into a half cab. I suspect the Cab’s part number can definitively document whether the cab is originally a full cab or not.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2350744298471166/
“Runs Drives Plows really well Body isn’t perfect Fhead Original trans and tcase Good oil pressure Clean title Military m38 half cab”
It’s a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2069255636512578/
“1959 Jeep FC170 Rust free. Needs bed. Converted to small block Chevy. Good project. Has title. Priced as a non running project but engine ran with starter fluid. Taking out of storage late next week and will have more pics up then. Cant remember type of transmission and have very little history on it”
Chris has an M-38A1 radiator and a Spicer rear PTO (still needs to be removed, so not pics just yet) for sale. Make offer. Contact Christ at cyoke455 @ gmail.com (remove spaces from around the @).
“I have an original radiator for sale out of my M38A1. There is a pinhole leak in the radiator core. Mine is too far from original condition for OEM parts to matter, so I put an aftermarket in it. Thought someone might need it for a restore.
I also have a complete and fully functional Spicer PTO I am removing from it that I want to sell. No pics yet as I have to remove it still.”
PTO PICS (You can view a video of the rear PTO working here):
David shared this ad.
“Not sure what it is or what frame it is sitting on. I will add to this as questions are asked. I have the title to it. It has a motor trans and transfer case that looks original. I have added a few pics for you to look at.”
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/d/holden-old-jeep-willys-truck/6952936751.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.
Has some parts value at the very least.
“This is 1942 Willy’s Jeep for restoration and parts. Last time it was registered was in Wisconsin in 2008.Seems to be complete, engine is locked up it does have a manual transmission. Located 1 1/2 hours north of Greenbay, Wi. It comes with a clean Wisconsin Title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2430.
Not sure how much value is here.
“1945 Willy’s MB. Vehicle needs full restoration. Maintenance Manual and Clean title included.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1005.
(01/25/2019) Dan shared this one. This bobcat body looks identical to Biscuit’s body (before I patched it up)
“Fiberglass body kit for willys. Dont know anything about it but was told it was a Bobcat. Body tub, hood fenders grill. Look at pictures please before asking. Very good condition.”
Bobcat Body and parts:
Not sure there’s much value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2141763882612604/
“selling parts or whole”
Looks to have some value.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2410360719202782/
“Runs drives stops!!! Overhauled over head valve 4 cylinder! Good tires no weather checking has brand new seats that come with it new fuel line good restoration or project mud truck trail runner or drive”
<– Day 9 Aug 10: Primitive Camping | Day 11 Aug 12: All Good Things Come to an End –>
Beach camping at Gander.
The crew spent the day doing some more exploring of Newfoundland. They began the morning on the beach at Gander Lake. It ended at Gros Morne National Park.
Another short driving day, with a wet drive from Gander to Gros Mourne National Park.
Gander Lake proved to be a beautiful place to begin the day.
While the beach is a romantic spot to camp, it’s not all that flat. So, Joe and Bill had to get creative with their equipment in order to have their beds passably level.
Gayland shared these pics from an auction he won. They demonstrate that AM General targeted the Navy for DJ-5s, too.
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Price was $4750.
Could be worth a look.
“All original, 4 cylinder, winch, Willys has new radiator, needs some other work but not much. One seat needs upholstering. Has all canvas top and sides with it. Been in Arizona all its life. Brand new spare tire to match others which also have no road wear.”
Frank’s got a chassis and some wagon parts for sale.
“Have 57 Willy’s wagon frame for sale – includes 4 tires and wheels, Dana 25 and Dana 44 axles, master cylinder with new brake lines and steering gear with steering wheel. $400 for all. Also have many parts removed from Willy’s including spot light, heater and many others. For information please call 208 – 309 – 3449 – as for Frank or email: fhalverson @ cox.net (remove spaces around the @)”
Dan spotted this modified DJ-5.
https://offerup.com/item/detail/727082754/?_branch_match_id=636002163807956657
“79 mail jeep rat rod runs drives all lights work no blinkers or gauges hooked up or trade for motorcycle. 318 v8 mopar”
<– Day 8 Aug 9th: Collecting Penneys | Day 10 Aug 11: North Atlantic Cowboy –>
The crew’s campsite for Saturday night.
On Saturday, the Newfoundland crew left their comfortable environs at Pippy Park for lands unknown (to them) for some primitive camping. Below, the sun shone a little more than the day before as they left the campground:
Both on Friday and on Saturday the crew met members of the Overland Newfoundland group, a “group for outdoor loving people who seek adventure by overlanding” the province of Newfoundland Labrador.
One of the numerous members of the Overland Newfoundland group that the crew met along their travels on Saturday.
Along their way to their remote campground, the crew stopped at the North Atlantic Aviation Museum in Gander, NL. They took some pics for us there:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
“For sale is a very nice example of an unmolested early Willys Jeep CJ5. Its a 1957 with just over 14,000 original miles.. Starts, runs, drives, and stops as it should. This would be an incredible piece to do a full restoration on or just enjoy the originality and patina of it and hop in and go just like it is. That was my original intention on this one, just to address a few of the minor rust spots and enjoy it just like it is and was meant to be.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $24,000 CDN
Apparently, this was author John Irving’s jeep at one point. Note that it appears to have later model fenders.
