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The Depew-Lancaster Bee featured a story about Retired Lt. Erin Myers restoring a 1946 CJ-2AS.
https://www.lancasterbee.com/articles/retired-lieutenant-restores-1946-willys-jeep/
PHOTO CREDIT: Holly N. Lipda and the Lancaster/Depew Bee.
Frank’s looking for an exhaust and intake manifold for a 1bbl. It needs to have the heat riser. It also needs to be in usable condition without any welded parts or cracks. If you have something, you can contact Frank at frankfrain @ gmail.com (delete spaces around @).
The hood is really throwing me on this one. It suggests the jeep is a low hood, but the body is 3B.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1069972813207048/
“1954 Jeep Willy’s…Ford 2.0 liter…SOHC 4cyl…motor is a mid 1970’s…runs excellent… Little leak in radiator”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9599.
The tires sure look early. This has some EasyLok hubs. The front bumper has been replaced.
“$9599.00 FIRM lots of new parts,runs good. Need”
Lacks some steps and has probably had some body work. Includes a rear PTO.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2819924021368219/
“1946 Willy’s CJ2A in very good condition, runs perfectly, always starts, has farm pro on the rear, black soft top, all numbers match, transmition stays in gear, original style tires in great shape, title and owners manual come with it.”
I’m guessing this was priced based on NADA. Still, it appears to be in good condition. Note the pipe along the passenger side fender. Any thoughts on why that is there? It does not appear to be related to the heater.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/greensburg-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/6933853563.html
“Selling grandpa’s Jeep. No use for it. Good running condition. Includes a rear PTO, back bench seat, and the matching canvas top (with doors). The brush-hog that was used with his Jeep is also available for sale. It is registered and has a title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
It’s supposed to run.
“Runs and drives Not street legal Clear title OBO must sell by 8/1/19”
Runs and drives, but needs some interior work. Might make an interesting project.
https://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/d/fulton-willys-wagon-1959/6937941853.html
“1959 Willys Wagon from the Midwest. 350 Chevy engine, stock drivetrain. Dual exhaust, runs, drives, stops. New tires, brakes, shocks. 12V. lockout hubs. gas tank cleaned. radiator recored for V-8. All lights work. Only 2 small rust spots where dirt collected….no salt. Stored in a garage since 1992. Interior needs finishing but have everything. Have all glass, panels, seats, plus extra boxes of parts. New parts to go with vehicle; new steering wheel and horn button, new battery, all new window rubber seals, door seals and window tracks, interior paint. All the oak floor strips have been redone. Have some of the components to switch the front to disc brakes. Many other parts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Has a few updates, including an electric fuel pump and a hydraulic brake lock. No description provided.
Jon shared this Canadian FC.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/690380174734749/
“(translated from French) Good morning to everything. My spouse is selling his truck for the sum of $ 5 000, here are the details. This is a flat-Nose Truck FC-170, 1963, four wheel drive with recording. For Advised Restorer. The engine is a super hurricaine that bathes in heating oil. There are only 7 known copies in Quebec. The Jeep forward control is a truck made by willys motors, later named Kaiser Jeep, from 1956 to 1965. The Advanced order models were mainly marketed as a corporate, municipal, military and civil working vehicles. The beds went from simple platforms to complete trailers, tilting trucks and fire trucks. Snow blower, scratch. Lumberjack truck. Site for more information-https://lautomobileancienne.com/tag/jeep-fc-170/”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1150.
Not sure why this would have come without steps.
“New Willys tub & hood”
No pics provided.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/d/youngwood-willys-jeeps/6938762718.html
“I have 2 late 40s willys jeeps and parts”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
Lots of pics of this flexed …
“Classic Willys jeep, CJ-2A, 4.3, V-6 motor. Has a custom exhaust package. Runs strong & overpowered. Mechanically sound. Only 11k miles on engine. 4 wheel drive works great. Clean title.”
Runs and drives.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1785457214890343/
“Jeep dj5a Runs, drives Message with any questions Not 4×4 Unknown mileage”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
This is an ex-fire truck. It may need some engine work.
“truck has 9000 miles, was a fire truck.
has small holes for roof lights, and switches
rust free, very original
still has factory grease marks on axels
was yellow, then repainted red.
the “cage” on the back is just set there, for my puppies, it comes right off
This jeep runs and drives, however it has spun a bearing. The distributor was never oiled, and it siezed one day here at the farm. THe distributor runs the oil pump, and when we towed it to the shop, and fixed the problem, it has a very distinctive knock in the lower end.
There is no smoke, it was not run this way. It does start and run.”
Here’s a good story of a man named Robert Sines who bought an M-38A1, wrote a story about it on Kaiser Willys’ website, then donated the check he received for the story to his local American Legion Post 66.
Kaiser Willys Post: https://blog.kaiserwillys.com/jeep-for-sale-with-conditions-a-willys-m38a1-used-in-support-of-veterans?doing_wp_cron=1563676900.8970100879669189453125
Newspaper article: https://www.hiawathaworldonline.com/news/willys-jeep-life-story-helps-out-local-legion/article_bf804a78-983d-11e9-a9d1-df2402b1b0b9.html
Photo Credit: Joey May and the Hiawatha World
Bobbie Howard makes waterproof key chains with Willys insignias. I asked some Facebook readers about them and they all said the product was a good one. They cost $10 and include free shipping. At this point, it looks like she only works from Facebook, so you’ll need a FB account to order them.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2382510764/permalink/10156506817540765
That looks miserably cold.
View all the information on eBay
“Wonderful original Acme Press photograph showing a US Jeep with soldiers driving through floods”
Body looks in very good shape based on the pics.
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/for/d/saugatuck-1948-willys/6933397993.html
“1948 willys. Great shape, newer top turn signals lots of fun”
This appears to have a VEC CJ-2A body, but it is listed as a 1949. It also has an early grille and it’s a column shift.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/waterloo-1949-willys-cj-2a/6936890252.html
“FOR SALE!! 1949 WILLY’S CJ-2A
Rebuilt engine by Mike’s Automotive in Millstadt, IL
Front-end rebuilt, new seats, new gas tank, new receiver hitch and pintle hitch all done by Wolffab in Freeburg, IL.
Lots of hours spent refurbishing: rebuilt carburetor, new starter, new generator, new light wiring, 1000amp optima battery, and new seat covers.
Manual 3-speed on the column.
JEEP: $8000
TRAILER: $1000
BOUGHT TOGETHER: $8500”
UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was $9500.
(05/10/2019) Looks solid.
“1953 Willys military jeep m38a1
I’ve owned this jeep for 2 years , was restored 15 years ago by previous owner, i’ve only driven it a few times to car shows & parades, currently plated & insured. I don’t drive it enough to keep it. It’s a 7 on a scale from 0 to 10.
A lot was done when restored,
new tires (5)
new complete wiring harness
has canvas top on it now but has complete new full canvas included ( top, doors, sides )
military paint with military markings
new drive line parts, tie rods, u-joints, brake lines, radiator
many take off parts that were saved when replaced
new batteries with battery tender & master disconnect switch”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/17/2019) Travis spotted this one. It may need some engine work.
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/lebanon-1946-willys-cj2a-jeep/6936110714.html
“Engine: 4-134 L Head motor.
12-volt conversion with alternator.
New wiring harness.
New brake system.
New fuel system with tank.
5 new tires, tubes and wheels.
Many new parts and many extra parts.
Has Bestop and doors.
Ran well until recently. Needs lower engine work or possible replacement.
Asking $6,000 or Best Reasonable Offer”
I’ve not seen a winch setup quite like that.
https://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/d/luxemburg-1952-willys-military-m38/6931585166.html
“Looking for a great M38 restoration candidate?
Here it is.
Runs drives and stops
Good oil pressure
Doors included
Original ID tags on… Read More”
UPDATE: As Rob points out in the comments, this is a 1942, not a 1943.
This GPW is was recently bought and now is being resold. It’s in good shape, though it lacks some correct details.
https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/christiana-1943-ford-gpw-jeep-willys/6937732243.html
“Up for sale is a 1943 Ford GPW with “Willys Jeep” L134 Go Devil engine. I recently purchased this vehicle with the idea of leisurely traveling around town/country side. However, after taking my wife out in it a few times, she’s not “in to it”. Minimal safety features and people into their phones more than driving have given her reservations about about setting foot in it again. Listed below is a description and history.
Bought recently from a man in Franklin, Tn. He had it for 2-3 years and drove it infrequently, stating that he might have put 40 miles or so on it. It mainly sat in his large garage. It was professionally restored not long before he purchased it, approximately 4-5 years ago. It starts, runs, drives, and shifts nicely. Has numerous and desirable “F stamps” scattered about. The authentic-looking oil pressure gauge is inaccurate so I have a universal gauge to show the oil pressure is good. A few blemishes scattered, but looks great. Everywhere you drive, heads turn. I hate to sell it, as I have always wanted one, but wife wants it “gone”. Videos can be sent if requested.”
Seller will trade or sell for $400.
https://newlondon.craigslist.org/pts/d/old-lyme-willys-cj-2a/6929196951.html
“Willys CJ2A parts Jeep. Not a picked thru pile of parts. This is a 80% complete Jeep (no tub) that I bought as a restoration project but then found a better candidate. The engine freely rotates and the jeep includes all major components (axles, transmission, gauges, etc…)
TRADE for a usable set of 5 Willy’s wheels and tires (you’ll get the wheels and tires that are on this Jeep).
Or, I’ll take 5 useable tires (without the rims), but you’ll have to remove the old wheels off the Jeep and leave them.
Or, $400 for everything (not including the wheels).
Or, come at me with a reasonable trade offer and I just might say yes (but, no, I don’t want your Ferrari so don’t even try).”