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1952 M-38 Orting, WA $7500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(10/20/2018) It’s a nice looking build, but there’s still some work left on it.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/orting-1952-m38-jeep/6875551077.html

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“Love classic old Jeeps and would like a project? My husband was restoring this Jeep with a friend when he got ill. He has now died, and the Jeep is not finished. In fact, the engine is the only thing almost finished. The rest is still to be done. His intent was to put only the best in this Jeep that he was going to keep for himself.

New parts: 225 Buick Odd Fire V-6 (professionally rebuilt by Bud Williams), 0 miles, 4 barrel carburetor and high rise; HEI distributor; Headers, 2 1/2 inch dual exhaust with Flomasters; Starter; One-wire alternator; Spark plugs and wires; Painless wire kit; Clutch disc, pressure plate, and throw out bearing; Beard front seats; Tail lights; Offenhauser valve covers; Remote oil filter kit; 5 quarts break-in oil; 5 quarts running oil; 2 filters for kit.

Already had – not new: Bestop top; Bikini top; Top loader Ford 4 speed; Warn overdrive; Scatter shield; Rebuilt crossflow radiator; Flanged axle spicer 44 rear with Detroit Locker No Spin; Open knuckle disc brake 44 front with spicer lower lock (both have gear ratio of 5.38); Stainless steel windshield, hood, and grill; Warn 8000 lb winch; 5 15″ mags, spare with no tire – super swampers 33x12x15 Wrangler; Tilt steering wheel; Power steering; Full cage roll bar; Hydraulic clutch; Electric fan; Tow bar.”

 
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1958 CJ-5 Canterbury, NH $4500

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Travis shared this CJ-5.

https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/canterbury-1958-willys/6873505478.html

“Running 1958 Willys Jeep. Complete front /rear brake replacement. carburetor rebuilt.”

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1948 CJ-2A Marysville, WA $14,500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(04/07/2019) Looks in good shape.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/marysville-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/6873758572.html

“Restored ’48 CJ2A Willys Jeep original drive train with Warn Overdrive and front lockout hubs 12 volt electrical with turn signals solid rust free body everything works needs nothing.”

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1946 CJ-2A Chelan, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,950.

Has some minor updates.

“I purchased this vehicle from an older gentleman who had owned it for 44 years. He used it in his orchard for several years and then had it in storage for over 30 year. He had done a ton of work on it. The vehicle has rusty floor pans which were replaced properly. He had the body off the frame and had the body work done and painted. About 300 miles ago he had the entire drive line gone through, engine, transmission and transfer case. He had the tranny rebuilt since it had lots of wear.

The leaf springs are all new.
The brakes have all been worked on. The rear drums were able to be turned and were then put on the front with new break pads. The rear drums could not be turned so new ones were purchased but need to be installed along with the brake pads. You can see the hubs and brakes in the picture.

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1948? CJ-3A Project Provo, UT Make offer

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There’s value here. Listed as a 1948, but looks to be a 3A to me.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1284334265052435/

“1948 Willys CJ3A project. Many new parts, body, suspension, harness, etc. Sold as a package. Body and fenders rhino lined underneath and inside. Good tires, no motor or tranny. Make offer. Need it gone.”

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1977 M-151A2 Spencer, WV **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $11,500.

Looks solid.

“Original uncut solid. Rop. 24 volt. Mostly rust free. Runs great. WV titled.”

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1968 M-151A1 Spencer, WV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500.

Includes some radio equipment.

“Excellent original condition. Not cut. Original 24 volt. No rust. Runs great. Radios RT-505/PRC25. WV titled. Collector quality.”

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1949 Jeepster Daytona, FL $5900

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Runs, but needs some work.

https://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/d/pierson-1949-jeepster-overland/6867743566.html

“This is a 1949 jeepster overland convertible that runs excellent but is a project car. Has: 3 speed on the column, 50lbs oil press, rebuilt carb(could use an adjustment possibly but no big deal), 4 cylinder engine, spare tire, has all the hardware for top but needs a new top, extra chrome, window frames for doors, MILEAGE UNKNOWN. Wipers, heater and top are the only items that need to be completed on vehicle! These cars are pretty rare but seem to be catching the eyes of more and more people because of their uniqueness! Don’t miss out!”

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Be Your Own Inspector M-38/M-38A1 Booklet

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UPDATE: You can now download a high resolution PDF here (25mb):

http://www.deilers.com/be-your-own-inspector-m38-m38a1-booklet.pdf

One reader asked about a donation in exchange for the PDF.  You are welcome to download it for free, but If you want, you can donate a few bucks via PayPal: payment@ewillys.com. The money goes toward the purchase of more brochures (and the documentation/sharing of them).

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Original Post April 26, 2019: Here’s the booklet I won off of eBay.

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Early Station Wagon Ad

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This youtube video for the jeep station wagon has been around for more than a decade, but it’s the first time I’ve seen it.

 
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BOOK: The Last American CEO

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I just finished reading The Last American CEO, a book about the transition of ‘Jeep’ from Kaiser-Jeep, to AMC, to Chrysler. The principal character and source of most of the material was Joe Cappy, who was the final AMC CEO before AMC was bought by Chrysler.

Among the book’s more interesting revelations, it argues that if it weren’t for an assassination, that Chrysler might never have purchased AMC.

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1946 Cartoon “Impasse in the Night”

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This cartoon was published in the November 02, 1946, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 112.

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1974 CJ-5 USMC Blacksburg, VA eBay

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Chris shared this unusual USMC CJ-5 with the gov plated. Neat find!

View all the information on ebay

“Vintage original 1974 Marine Corps MP Jeep CJ-5 with a clean title (third owner).
Had been stored in a barn for a while but starts, runs, and brakes. Battery is brand-new and the Firestone tires have less than 200 miles on them. Comes with handbooks, additional parts and accessories, spare tire. Has some rusty patches and dings and dents. Good project vehicle. Please examine the photos and videos carefully.”

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CJ-5 Canvas Half-top Fairlawn, OH $500

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Someone ought to be able to use this.

https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/pts/d/akron-willys-jeep-1-2-cab-canvas-top/6873607091.html

“Willys cj5 jeep 1/2 cab canvas top, no doors or back panel . Made by Beachwood canvas in New Jersey. New. Asking $500 OBO callers only no texts.”

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1953 CJ-3B Walker, WV $1900

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $1900.

(03/27/2019) Unclear how much value is here.

https://parkersburg.craigslist.org/pts/d/walker-53-willys-cj3b/6870659907.html

“1953 Willys cj3b. Body is garbage as far as for driver or show use. Has the flat head 4 instead of the overhead 4 like what comes in the cj3b. Have the title. Frame appears decent. Has not been ran since early last summer but “should” start/run/drive. If interested I’ll get it running. New gm front disk brake conversion, water pump and gas tank installed about 4 years ago. Needs full resto to be a driver or run on the farm as is.”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Tioga, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

It’s got the early windshield, but does not have full floaters. It runs.

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“Got to many projects going right now-
1946 Willy’s CJ2A Column shift. Runs & drives, Brakes need going thru-
Frame is Solid, body is pretty good-some spots need attention, floors need a little attention also but are not shot- few patches and they’ll be good.
Turn key and the Go Devil Flat Head starts right up! Has been converted to 12V. But not molested-
I can text a video! I drive it around the yard and up the rd(no brakes)

Looking to see what’s out there for trades- this is valued at around $4000 as it sits- most Column shift Willy’s are in private collections or museums. & this is a VEC has Military tool slots, column shift, square washers, many GPW marked parts. Machine gun mount on the crossmember up under the body!”

 

 
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1949 Jeepster Lawrence, KS $11,950

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Appears solid.

https://lawrence.craigslist.org/atq/d/lawrence-49-jeepster/6867433960.html

“ANTIQUE JEEPSTER. BUILT 47-52
RUNS AND DRIVES WELL 4CYL 3 SPEED W/OVERDRIVE”

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6 16″ Rims Roanoke, VA $1000

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They’ve been blasted and powder coated.

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/pts/d/vinton-willys-cj2a-16-rims-obo/6873715691.html

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“$1,000 obo
6 wheels total
All were sandblasted and powder-coated black
No tires have been mounted on them since they were refinished
Changed my mind and I’m going a different direction with my build
email relay only”

 

 
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1947CJ-2A Purlear, NC $2000

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Engine is stuck.

https://boone.craigslist.org/atq/d/purlear-1947-willys-with-nc-title/6873314601.html

“1947 Willys Jeep. Engine is stuck. Have extra parts to go with it. Not much rust for its age. Perfect for restoration. Clean NC title in hand. You’re welcome to come take a look. $2000.”

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Year? CJ-2A Bokeelia, FL **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $599.

Not sure how much value is here.

“Willy’s WWII Jeep. Great Piece of History.
Lot’s of good solid Parts!
Wife is Pregnant Again! Need to Sell Fast!! Trade up down or sideways! Call Me!”

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1944 GPW Wichita, KS $2500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.

https://wichita.craigslist.org/atq/d/wichita-wwii-jeep-1944-gpw/6869625134.html

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“Ford GPW, 1944, gotta go, have combat rims also. Last ran when I drove it onto the trailer, WWII block, postwar CJ2A head and windshield. Photos coming. Follow link for full pics, title in hand, original original data plates, matching tub and frame. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ofa4dMZCq3K22dYP6

 
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1957 CJ-3B Sebewaing, MI $4000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.

(11/02/2018) Has updates. Needs work. Does not have a top.

https://thumb.craigslist.org/snw/d/vassar-1957-willys-jeep-cj-3b-4×4/6869941110.html

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“1957 WILLYS JEEP CJ-3B! NICE CLEAN OFF-ROAD OR ON THE ROAD WILLYS JEEP BUILT IN TOLEDO, OHIO! FORD 4 CYLINDER OVERHEAD VALVE ENGINE RUNS GOOD! ORIGINAL MANUAL SHIFT TRANSMISSION AND 4X4 TRANSFER CASE WITH FRONT MOUNT MANUAL WARN HUBS! FOUR WHEEL DRIVE COMPLETELY OPERATIONAL! FRONT BUMPER HAS WELDED ON MOUNTS FOR A TOW BAR! TIRES ARE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE ALL THE WAY AROUND! NICE CAMOFLAGE PAINT JOB WITH BLACK TOUGH COAT PAINT ON FLOORS! ROLL BAR AND HIGH BACK SEATS! THIS IS NOT A RUST BUCKET…

HAS BEEN GARAGED FOR MOST OF IT’S LIFE! BROUGHT TO MICHIGAN FROM TEXAS! IT DOES NOT HAVE A TOP
BUT THEY ARE AVAILABLE IN SEVERAL STYLES BY CATALOG! PRICED AT: $5,500 CASH! I CAN MEET AT YOUR BANK WITH YOU FOR A SECURE TRANSACTION OF $5,500 CASH TO ME AND I WILL SIGN OVER THE CLEAN TITLE IN MY NAME OVER TO YOU! I ALSO OWN MY OWN CAR TRAILER AND CAN DELIVER TO YOUR LOCATION WITHIN REASON BUT ONLY AFTER CASH AND TITLE HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED! ACTUAL VEHICLE LOCATION IS IN STORAGE NEAR SEBEWAING, MICHIGAN….I LIVE IN VASSAR BUT I CAN MEET YOU THERE WITH A TWO HOUR NOTICE FOR YOU TO CHECK IT OUT!”

 

 
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1952 M-38 Palm Bay, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500. The bottom pic shows an M-38A1.

(09/28/2018) Not sure how much value is here.

“Two Willys Jeeps for sale, **NO TITLES**
Best I can tell they are:

1952 M38, no drivetrain (engine, trans or transfer case), has front and rear axles.

1955 CJ3, complete with drivetrain (doesn’t run).

Will NOT separate, you are getting two for the price of one!
Make me an offer!”

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The Steel Soldier from WGTE in Toledo, Ohio

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You’ve likely seen this video titled Steel Soldiers. It was something I posted back in 2008. The video was produced at WGTE Public Media. While the video can be viewed via youtube, the higher quality version can be still be seen on WGTE”s website. There are prototype jeeps, jeeps during war, post war jeeps, and even a few scenes at the end of the Yakima Ridge Runners racing around their area.

https://www.pbs.org/video/toledo-stories-jeep-steel-soldier/

Or view the youtube version below:

 
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July 1955 Ad Promoting Fishing and Working on eBay

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Notice how the Fishing is first and then Working is second? Willys Motors had their priorities straight! The add includes a matte.

View all the information on eBay

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“VINTAGE 1955 Jeep Willys Motors Print Ad Fishing 4 Wheel Drive Toledo OH Matted

1955 Original Magazine Ad… not a copy or reprint
Ad measures approximately 8″ x 11 1/2”
Money Back Guarantee – Immediate refund if not fully satisfied
Shipped in a “Stay Flat” mailer, never rolled
Ship an unlimited number of items at the single item rate if multiple items are purchased

Professionally matted in an 11×14″ bevel cut white mate with 7 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ opening
Image is shown before matting. The ad will be professionally matted at the time of sale.”