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I like this Trophy Fish Holes ad for the Willys Station Wagon published in the May 1953 issue of Field and Stream, page 69.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7800.
This is a mix of parts. Seller claims the body is a CJ-3A, but it’s an M-38. Those “Desert Dog” tires must be recaps?? The windshield is military, not CJ-2A.
“Chance of a Lifetime? 1945 Willy’s Jeep built by hand with crate parts in 1973. Approx 6K Miles. Runs amazing. Starts right up every time. I am the 2nd owner. Lights and turn signals work. 4wd works. 4 cyl Flathead engine. This Jeep has won a couple car shows. No rust that I’ve seen. Garage kept it’s entirety.
‘45 Jeep CJ 2A Chassis, ‘48 CJ 2A Head Engine, ‘52 CJ 3A Body.”
Runs and drives.
https://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/5542631?ad_cid=3
“I have a 1967 Jeep CJ-5 for sale, fairly original, in poor shape, I was going to restore it but the BOSS aka the wife says she wants a 4 seater side by side so I am selling this, It has a 3 speed manual and a 226 V-6 Dauntless engine in it, it runs and drive but it is very exciting, (not in a good way), I have 2 soft doors and a soft top that goes with it, I really wanted to make this thing like new but the BOSS aka the wife says no, I paid $1500 for it 2 months ago and I want $1500 for it now”
UPDATE: There were two CJ-2As available, but it appears the gray one sold.
https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/d/palisades-1947-willys-cj2a/6879413738.html
“1947 Willys CJ2A. Has clear title and vintage tags. Has original-equipment Go Devil four-cylinder engine, new brakes, new suspension, completely rewired with working headlights, turn signals and gauges. Glass is perfect. New fuel tank. Three speed on the floor. Converted to 12-volt. Roll bar, emergency brake, seat belts. Small shackle lift that can be easily removed to bring to stock height. Runs well and stops well. Drive train and 4-wheel drive work. Being the 70-plus-year-old workhorse it is, top speed is 45 mph. Would need to be trailered. Nothing fancy; far from perfect, but surviving civilian version of the vehicle that helped win World War II. Come out to the ranch in North Central Washington and take a look at Grandpa’s old Jeep. Cash sale, as is, where is. $4,500.“
This MB was listed over at Warjeeps.com.
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale19/adm128/adm128.html
“WW2 Army Jeep. Very original, correct and detailed, older Restoration. Original Tub, (not a reproduction), Combat Wheels and correct Tires. Original Willys Engine with # 588502. 6 Volt System with Foot Starter!
The Willys runs and drives very well! It always starts easy and idles well. The Clutch and Transmission are in good condition. The Steering and Suspension is tight. Some imperfections in the paint but no Rust nor Blisters anywhere! All Instruments work properly! The Willys is ready for Shows or Parades and is a blast to drive.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
Given the Sears Half-Cab, there could be value here.
“1951 willys cj3a is a project will run with alitte work needs carb cleaned and new starter due 2 starter teeth stripped out has half cab and a few small body panels to go with it $ 800 firm not paperwork”
These might interest someone.
https://binghamton.craigslist.org/pts/d/harpursville-willys-jeep-motors-1-flat/6835468727.html
“I have 3 jeep motors all turn over $ 500.00 for all three, I think two will run.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $7750.
(01/22/2019) Might need a little work.
“Rare 1949 Willys Jeepster Pheaton Convertible. Runs and Drives. Come take a test drive around the block. We’ve replaced the engine, new fuel tank, fuel lines, master cylinder, brake cylinder, radiator, carburetor, battery, rebuilt starter, hoses, fan belt, fixed gages, water pump, rebuilt generator, fixed front suspension problem, rebuilt the steering box, done most of what needed to be able to drive. It’s still a work in progress”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(04/11/2019) Seller lists this as a 1953 M-38, but it appears to be a CJ frame with a replacement body.
“I have a 53 Willy’s m38 for sale. It is in good condition overall. No rust, great tires. F head engine has been put in it hence the hole in the hood. And the steering is backwards due to a steering conversion gone wrong before I got it. Nothing that would be very hard to fix. Have the original steering column. Runs great. I was going to restore but priority’s have changed.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Needs work.
“I have a 1964 jeep cj6 i havnt really had time to do much with it.its a kaiser jeep and its pretty rare to find one with half cab and doors.they were special order with jeep from koenig ironworks.i have several body panels to go with it.motor was running i havnt started in a while.call or text.no spam or frauders.no low ballers or tire kickers its a 1964 it needs to be restored.asking 2500”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1400.
The $1700 price includes the rear PTO and gearbox (I’m assuming the seller is selling the rear gearbox, the shaft, and the PTO … this might not be the case). Without it, the price is $1300. The PTO is also listed separately here.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/montgomery-willys/6874108752.html
“48 cj2a with rear shaft PTO,not running ,some rust.$ 1300 without PTO,Bill of sale only”
Could be a good price for the right person.
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/pts/d/wales-jeep-collection/6871713526.html
“Liquidating my Jeep collection. This is a package deal because I want them out of my yard. 2000 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L, 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L & 1965 M38A1 Army Jeep. These are for “parts/ as is” condition. The Cherokee’s both ran last year but will need work. The Army jeep hasn’t run in years. I have title for both Cherokees the army Jeep is on a bill of sale due to the age.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $400.
Glenn shared this ad. Looks like a good price.
“This is an Excellent Koenig Winch it is set up to fit a CJ3B has bumper attached I have all the component’s it is a working unit.”
UPDATE: Barry Thomas managed to hunt down a copy of the movie in Paris. He is hoping to share it at a couple of jeep events this spring. Learn more at his farm jeep.com website: https://www.farmjeep.com/revolution-in-farming-and-in-pleasentville/
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Original Post Dec. 14, 2012: An issue of the “American Farm Youth” (1947 Volumes 13-14 Page 34) mentioned this movie.
Revolution in Pleasantville, a motion picture describing the role of the Jeep in farm mechanization, has just been produced and made available for showing to farm groups. The revolution depicted in the film is one taking place all over the . . .
Jeff spotted this FC-170 lurking in the background of the TV show “Bless This Mess“. The premise of the show is, “Newlyweds Rio and Mike make the decision to change the course of their life together and move from the relentless pace of big city New York to what they think will be a more relaxed existence in rural Nebraska.”
Maury spotted this sign on eBay. The neon has been removed, but still a neat sign. The seller believe this was a temporary sign created just after WWII, but given the post WWII signs I’ve seen, I’d guess early 1950s or later would be more likely.
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“Vintage Jeep Willys Sales Service Auto Dealer Neon Sign 1940s 1950s USA . Condition is Used. This is a truly authentic, post-war Willys Jeep dealership sign that was was created fresh after the end of WWII. This sign is hand painted, not porcelain and was more than likely used for the dealership here in St. Joseph for a short time right after the war as a ‘fill-in’ then shortly retired. I say this because the paint is remarkably bright and not faded.
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.
(04/20/2019) The M-38 has a few updates. This might have a set of Kelly Hubs.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1951-jeep-willys-m38-trailer/6875975506.html
“1951 willy’s m38 military jeep with trailer. runs drives and stops. very good condition. $5000 obo with trailer.
$ 4000 for jeep $ 900 for trailer alone”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1340.
Sure looks good for the price.
“Great trailer with a 2” ball. Taillights with blinkers and stop light work great. Rolls well. I’ve pulled this on the highway many times without any issues.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5700. The hardtop is unusual.
(10/31/2017) Includes a variety of extra parts.
https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/snw/d/durand-willys-jeep/6876319819.html
“This is a well maintained 1946 CJ2A that runs well and is kept in the garage when it is not being driven. Title is clear and Mileage is about 79,000 and climbing since it is usually driven for short trips every week or two during the summer. No front end shimmy. Frame is solid and bumpers are straight. Electrical system is the original 6 volt configuration. All gauges work along with headlights, taillights, blinkers, horn, and dash light. Heater and heater fan work well. The winch was manufactured by Sears and is operated by a hand crank. The body is in decent shape and would be a good candidate to restore. It has a hard top with doors that are easily removed by pushing out the hinge pins and the rear upper gate removes like a storm window. The entire cab can be removed by unscrewing four large wing nuts around the back, and two j-Bolts holding the roof to windshield frame. There is a modified bus seat that fits nicely in the back for more passengers.
Also included are lots of new and used parts such as clutch and pressure plates, clutch rebuild kits (still in WWII packaging), front axels, U-Joints, Carburetor, differential (New still in cosmoline), new in the box sealed beam headlight, starters, tie rods and ends, water pumps and much more….
If responding by email, please put “JEEP” in the subject line so my SPAM filter doesn’t catch it.”
UPDATE: Still Available. The seller is a friend of Glenn’s. Per Glenn, the seller “really wants to sell this nicely restored Jeep and will listen to a reasonable offer knowing he will not recoup costs.” If you have questions, feel free to contact Dave at drault58@myfairpoint.net.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3800. Seller has master cylinder that needs to be installed.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/d/cleburne-1948-jeep-willis-cj2a/6876241562.html
“1948 Jeep willys cj2a this Jeep is been a frame-off restoration rewired with a blueprint will run and drive has brand new tires gas tanks been cleaned out and electric Holley fuel pump to assist manual has a split transmission with a high low and low high transfer case it’s a unique classic Jeep that you will not find in this shape anywhere for this kind of money to classic of its own kind the interior has been reupholstered it does have the rollbar add also has the ribs for the soft top all the buttons around the body on the front of the windshield, does come with two doors and a clean clear title original ,first come first serve will not hold do your homework 3800 cash only will remain up until sold well need master cylinder put on”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
This might have a DJ-3A body or a fiberglass body.
“This is an immaculate 1954 Willy’s Jeep. Rust Free from New Mexico. 4 cylinder engine. Has more comfortable seats for the longer rides. Also has some tool boxes to store stuff. Tires are about 90%. Thanks for looking. Asking $7,500 OBO”
It’s a 2WD project with a solid looking body. This looks like a good restoration candidate.
https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/schenectady-1950-willys-jeep-wagon/6876866071.html
“Rare – 1950 Willys Overland Jeep Wagon from California! 2 wheel drive but comes with two sets of 4×4 axels and the transfer case. Very-very little rust with the optional Lightning 6 motor and 3 speed manual with very-rare overdrive! Lots of spare parts!”
That could be an early Worman hardtop.
https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/ghent-1940s-willys/6870738302.html
“Willys jeep, 1940s? Ran when parked ~10 years ago and now seized. Rough body. No registration. Sold as-is. $950 OBO.”
If you are looking for a non-stock 2A body, this could work. It’s one of the repro CJ bodies with the passenger side tool indents and military-like glove box on the passenger side of the dash.
https://nmi.craigslist.org/pts/d/oden-cj2a-willys-body/6874059072.html
“cj2a willys jeep body reproduction steel perfect condition cost close to 4000 new selling for 2000.dollars. This body was never installed on a jeep yet. firm price”
