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Many mods.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/san-pablo-1943-jeep-willy-clean-title/6931970062.html
“CLEAN TITLE
RUNS GREAT
NO BACK UP DMV FEES ARE DUE
4WD
5.0 ENGINE
LEATHER SEATS
3-SPEED MANUAL
LOCKING AXLE ALL ROUND”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1836. As Dennis notes, this may be a 1946 given the dash plates and left over steering column shifter parts.
(05/02/2019) It’s rough.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/344990749482513/
“1947 Willys Jeep Motor ron’s going to put new brake lines on next week have title in hand”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200:
Looks like a good price given the PTO and rear gearbox.
“I am selling a 1961 Jeep CJ 3b. It’s in rather good shape body wise the floor needs some attention as shown in the pictures but the outside of the tub is in fairly good shape very very very restorable. No motor but it has every other part of the drive train including the original rear pto. I also have what I Believe is the original or a older hard top which is also in near perfect shape. Bought with big intentions but I need the money else where”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(06/28/2019) Jordan spotted this ad. The cab seems like it’s in decent shape. It also has a Warn OD.
“This would be an awesome restoration project! Needs some restoration work as it’s been stored in a barn until recently. It’s got a Warren overdrive & a Chevy V8! It’s a collector’s item and would be a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Come check this out before it’s gone.”
I tried to tell her that it wasn’t a ‘pole’, but that didn’t stop her ….
Yesterday we slowed down a little so that we could check into our hotel early and get Ann some rest. To kill some time, we did a little sightseeing.
First, we stopped in Peoria. The city took us by surprise. Peoria sits on a river bank overlooking the Illinois River. Knowing nothing about the city, I had assumed it would be a small city with an industry feel. So, we were surprised to see a fairly modern looking city with a park along the river that lined much of downtown. Our reason for stopping there was to take a photo with a huge American Gothic statute, one that has spent the last decade traveling around to different museums.
That stop got us looking around the city a little bit. There’s a really cool looking Caterpillar Visitors center downtown (see this site for some pics), but it didn’t open until 10am. We couldn’t wait that long, so we took off, but we’d like to visit again to check out that, the “The Art of the Brick” display, and some of the other spots.
PHOTO CREDIT: https://www.rbauction.com.mx/blog/make-tracks-for-the-caterpillar-visitors-center-this-summer- … Caterpillar’s visitors center
Here’s Ann at a nearby monument in downtown Peoria.
Downtown Peoria. That’s Lincoln on the building looking at a War Memorial.
UPDATE: Glenn spotted a postcard of Tommy Barlett’s Deer Ranch on eBay.
View all the information on eBay
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Original Post from January of 2014: From the Lost Parks website I learned that Tommy Bartlett’s international Deer Ranch in Silver Springs, Florida, was a petting zoo “in the early 1960’s. The land was only rented from the Springs, and there was at least one lawsuit between Bartlett and Silver Springs over the terms of his lease. Eventually the land was reabsorbed into the Silver Springs attraction and Bartlett left to concentrate on his Wisconsin busineses. He died in September, 1998.”
The pic below shows a CJ-5 wrapped by advertising and reindeer. http://www.postcardroundup.com/tommy-bartletts-deer-ranch
Here’s a business card from the ranch that I found on eBay:
Could be a good price. Runs, but needs some brake work.
https://pueblo.craigslist.org/cto/d/westcliffe-1951-willys-cj3a/6933301488.html
“1951 willys cj3a, runs and drive, stops but needs brakes worked on. Very little rust. Located in Westcliffe, Co.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
This might have a convertible DJ-3A body with the DJ windshield.
https://visalia.craigslist.org/cto/d/three-rivers-1974-willys/6931574688.html
“1974 Willys Jeep, some say looks more like 1947ish. Has Chevy 350 engine, Toyota FJ Tranny. New water pump, gererator, radiator and hoses. New gauges and wiring including lights. Seatsmodified to allow more cabin room. New battery. Current tags.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $5500.
Kevin’s got this M-38A1 with some updates for sale. Contact with questions at 909-333-2391.
“1953 M38A1
Originally a militay jeep
Converted to 12 volt
Was built 35 years ago
The second owner that bought it from miltary auction had a doner 66mustang
Has 66 mustang 289 v-8
66 mustang 4spd top loader with warn overdrive
66 just rebuilt carb
66 Mustang steering column and steering box
New battery
Dana 27 front axle 5.38 gears
Dana 44 rear full float 1 ton axle 5.38 gears
Under seat tank and added rear tank with dash switch.
New master cylinder
Runs good starts right up
Needs booster pump work
Current reg and title in my name
Good solid jeep for basic to wild build”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.
It’s listed as a 1942.
“42 in fair shape engine was rebuilt about 7 years ago there is less than 100 miles on the rebuild runs and drives”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $4000.
Has some mods.
“I have a 1942 willys MB for sale. It is mostly original with some cj2a parts swapped in. Original military frame and body. The transmission and transfercase are original military. The axles are cj2a. The engine block is a cj2a with a military head. The windshield appears to be from a CJ and the seats aren’t original. This mb would make a good restoration project and I was planning to restore it too all original, but having an infant and a new house have made this project one I can’t take on. The body and frame aren’t rusted, I can send more pictures of places like the body supports underneath that are all intact. It is running and driving, I can also send you a video of it running. It has a clean nevada title.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/11/2019) Body is a later model, not a ’54. Needs brakes.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/sacramento-1954-jeep-willys-cj-3b/6927897814.html
“1954 Jeep Willy’s CJ-3B High Hood.
Engine: Chevy 327 Small Block V8- Runs
Eddlebrock Intake Manifold with Holly Carburater
The body is in good shape with Minimal Rust (Driver Floor Pan)
3-speed Transmission with Overdrive
Is not driveable because it needs a brake overhaul”
Steve shared these two Commandos. Lots of parts …
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/d/bear-jeepster-comando/6934312235.html
“I have a 1970 and a 67 jeepster. The 67 has a bill of sale and is a NH car. No titles on NH cars. The 70 has a title and has been sitting for 18 years.
67 red. 4cyl runs. Has NOS grill and fender. Frame is good and an extra is inCluded. Floors are covered but could use a resto. Front seats need recover and the rear is good but needs brackets. The body is in good shape but does have some rust in the rocker area. Tires and rims are 2012 Jeep jku with adaptors( not shown ). The white hard top is not included but I will include another white one.
The extraframe is bare. The shock mount brackets are off and the steering bracket is missing , but has no rot.
1970 has rust . . It is complete . Buick 6cyl three speed and was running and driving when parked. All seats and brackets are there , steering box was new in 2001. Has original rims and hub caps. Has a hard top with a small hole in top left. There is also an extra frame included complete minus buddy. Motor and drive train condition unknown. Both axels roll.
2 extra hoods and 1 extra grill.
Take a look . Want to get rid of in a lot. I’m buying a running and driving one , so don’t need this. Here are some pics, if you need any more let me know”
Not quite as original as the seller thinks. For starters, it has a replacement body.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1947-willies-jeep-all/6931481912.html
“Selling my 1947 willies CJ2A jeep. Flat head 4 cylinder that runs great, 3 speed manual
Transmission, gun mount like there was in word warII, new soft top, no RUST, 4WD, newer but authentic tires, tow bar if you need to flat tow it and lots of extra parts and owners manual that comes with it. This jeep is in excellent shape. There is a small tear in the passenger seat. Come check it out i would say this jeep is about 80% restored great project for an easy restoration”
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/hayward-48-willys-jeepster-2wd-street/6913522893.html
“302v8 c4 auto trans, rust free runs and current title–may trade for custom fabrication work on my other streerod truck==like suspension, engine conversion, body, interior etc.. “
We’ve stopped in Champaign for the night. Just as we entered the city, a storm arrived. By the time we found the statute of movie critic Roger Ebert, which sits outside the Virginia theater in Champaign, Illinois (now showing John Wayne in Red River), sheets of rain could be seen and gnarly clouds were everywhere. We saw lightening and heard the thunder that followed. Thankfully, there was no rain falling on us. All three of us thought it made for a great storm, worthy of three thumbs up!!
Bernd’s been busy with his CJ-5. Last we saw it, he was using it to set up a local train for a public event in Austria. Recently, he needed to transport a diesel engine to a repair shop. These ordinary, utilitarian-type tasks is exactly how we often used Dad’s jeep.
Ted shared this unusual blend of a Surrey and a Tux Park. It sure looks nice. The seller doesn’t mention that the Surrey upgrades are incorrect for this model, but the seller is correct that if you want something unique to bring to a jeep event, this qualifies.
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jeep/cj5a/2288471.html?refer=news
“1965 Jeep CJ-5A Tuxedo Park Mark IV – An “upscale” Jeep was named after the upscale Tuxedo Park in New York, which was the birthplace of the tuxedo. Elvis drove a similar Jeep in the 1965 movie “Tickle Me” which also starred Julie Adams. Tuxedo Park Jeeps were also driven in President Lyndon Johnson’s inaugural parade in January, 1965.
This special edition Jeep came standard with chrome bumpers, wheel covers, column shift, fold-down rear license plate, fold-down windshield, and a little more highway-friendly rear gear. Standard running gear is a 4-cylinder engine and 3-Speed manual transmission. Optional equipment on this one includes the surrey interior & top, 4-Wheel-drive, and “full” passenger seat. It has been retrofitted with seat belts for safety. Just like Elvis’ Tuxedo Park, this one is finished in Marlin Blue. Continue reading
Jeff’s selling this CJ-2A for his father. Email Jeff at jchambers212@yahoo.com or call 661-332-0461.
“1946 CJ-2A with Iowa title
military green
military tires
no top
Go Devil engine
mostly restored
runs great
garage kept
12 volt
The jeep was run last August.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8950.
Has some mods.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A This is a really a great little Willys Jeep as this is the year the Willys became available to the general public after the war. This is truly a great little restoration with everything from a new carburetor to new exhaust. Has approximately 77K original miles and runs good. Starts up fairly easily and runs strong. Original Flathead 4 cylinder Engine. Has new carburetor, oil filter, fan, newer starter, belts, exhaust, etc. and I’d recommend a new wire harness. Newer seats, and a new cover for it. This jeep shows like a 1946 Jeep Willys with some scratches on the paint and a little rust on the wheels so you know. It has a Clean Title with two VIN numbers listed at 72298@72705. It’s a great little jeep and just one that I’m not going to move and am downsizing.”
Appears in good shape.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/tarpon-springs-jeep-willys-1950-cj-3a/6928511022.html
“Up for sale is a totally restored 1950 Jeep Willys CJ3A. Stand out from the Wrangler crowd with this Willys. You will get more attention with this old girl than you would expect. This is a total off frame restoration. Everything has been gone through, and I mean everything. There is nothing that needs to be done to this beauty. The restoration brought her back to her original glory including new wiring and 6V electrical system. Starts on the first crank and runs like a brand new sewing machine. They don’t make them like this anymore.
The pictures tell the story! Perfect for cruising around town, to the beach, dinner, shopping, or anywhere where you are seeking fun getting there. I have $16,000+ invested in this restoration and over 1000 hours in labor that isn’t included in that number. It’s really hard to find these in this good of condition. I have a new Jeep project I’m working on and need the space. I hate to see this one go! Clean Florida title in hand.”
No pics provided.
https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/winchester-willys-jeep/6930020687.html
“Beautiful restored 1948 CJ2A Will Jeep. All new and everything work.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
Looks to be a CJ-3A.
“Great running motor. It will need the carb cleaned. It’s been sitting in my shop for a while. It has a new radiator, gas tank, and seats. That’s what your paying for.
Comes with a second set of axles.
I think it’s a 1942 model off hand”
Has a few mods. I’m not sure if that’s a Brian Chuchua rear bumper or not.
https://palmsprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/la-quinta-1947-jeep/6925403510.html
“1947 Jeep Willy . Super clean & only one owner ,comes with the original owner’s manual and runs smooth .basically all original except for rims and tires , you won’t find many like this because there’s not that many left .9000 or best offer.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/28/2019) Could be worth a look.
https://ithaca.craigslist.org/cto/d/cortland-1947-willys-jeep-cj2a/6915923913.html
“I have a Willys Jeep that I have no time for.
1947 CJ2A.
The car is complete and in need of restoration. Not a basket case.
No title, bill of sale only.
Asking 1750.00”
