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Chad shared this extended MB/GPW.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/637819296660136/
“Still trying to figure out exactly what this is. Suspected to be extended for military medical use. No title. Not running but was recently. Will consider trades for a vehicle capable of towing a trailer well long distance”
UPDATE: Back in 2012 I ran across a pic of this CJ-5 on Flickr (1st one shown below). Now, thanks to rob, we have a series of photos of this North Carolina CJ-5, custom built by the owner. Sure looks handy!
The seller listed this as a 1950 photo, but that’s clearly wrong. Perhaps it is 1960.
View all the information on eBay
“1950 Willys Jeep Press Photo. Original.
Pages: 1
Details: W 10 x H 8 x D 0.1 Weight 1”
Looks like a solid CJ-5.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/kittredge-1958-jeep-willys-cj-5/6873364311.html
“This is a 1958 Kaiser Willy’s Jeep that I purchased in 2014. It is all original including the original F4-134 Hurricane Engine. Its got a 3 speed transmission (first gear is a crash box, so you have to not be moving to get it into first). The 4wd works well. The hubs are manual locking.
I have only done a tune-up as well as replace the fuel pump to the motor. I also added a newer stereo and new seats including a back seat with seat belts. There was a red bakini top that came with it, I don’t use it, but will throw it in with a sale. There are also some misc. pieces and parts that I will give the buyer.
The jeep starts right up year after year and is always garage kept. It top’s out at around 35mph, but has a nice granny gear for going up steep hills. As far as I can tell, the jeep spent most of its life in Truth or Consequences New Mexico. The odometer reads ~5700 miles, but I believe the entire speedometer assembly may have been switched out at one point prior to my ownership, so I don’t know if it represents actual mileage The jeep only gets a few miles put on it per year under my ownership. It has very little rust considering its age.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,000.
(08/28/2018) Looks like an older build given those Mustang (?) seats.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/los-angeles-47-willys-jeep/6873960896.html
“47’ Jeep Willys
4spd Manual W/ Overdrive
Dana 44/30 Combo
Power steering
Disc brakes
Rancho suspension
Bluetooth stereo
Full Roll Cage
Detroit locker in the rear
Warn locking hubs front and rear
Clean interior / Body is in great shape!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
A project.
“1953 CJ – 3B Willys Jeep. Purchased to rebuild and make road worthy, started the job but I’m not able to do the work. Willys has hard top original to it. Engine lift and stand, crawler and additional items included to facilitate working on it.
Will need to be towed.
Cash sale only.”
Doesn’t run.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/d/palisade-1951-jeep-willys-cj3a-obo/6874638039.html
“1951 jeep willys Cj3a jeeps brakes are not work, engine turns by hand, has PTO case and winch, the jeep was kinda restored once in the early 2000s and given to my grandpa, he has no use for it anymore. If interested make an offer. Call or text, I don’t look at emails often.”
Not sure what this is supposed to look like when finished.
https://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/d/stockton-1952-jeep-willy/6875249898.html
“I have 1952 Jeep Willy 2×4 350 engine whait 3 speed transmission manual engine and trans no good I have different engine and Trany I no have time to work in no paperwork”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
(06/19/2018) Is the color salmon?
“Runs and drives great.
Top is perfect.
Not many of these made. Be ready if you drive it ,to have everyone ask what is that
Clean title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250.
Needs some work.
“Koenig 550 Super Full Cab for vintage Willys / Jeep CJ
Made to fit CJ-2a CJ-23a CJ-3b
Full size lockable cab
Lift up back access
Roll-up windows in front, slide windows in the sides
This is a project piece – the perfect addition to your vintage flatfender
– currently sitting on a cj5 and will require 4 strong people to remove/carry
– Doors are not currently attached
– all glass needs replaced (I’m told it’s a simple glass pattern and not expensive)
– locks need re-keyed (keys were lost years ago)”
It is a mix of parts.
https://littlerock.craigslist.org/pts/d/el-dorado-parting-out-willys-jeep-m38/6873322933.html
“I’m parting out 1951 Jeep M38. It has a combination of military and Civilian parts (CJ3A). Too many parts to post all the pictures. Email if you are interested in anything and I will send you the pictures.
Partial list
New/Aftermarket parts
Left and right replacement floor panels (M38) ($100 each)
Left and right replacement cowl side panels (M38) ($100 each)
Left and right replacement floor braces (M38) ($100 each)
Aftermarket windshield frame (M38) ($400)
Aftermarket Front bumper (M38) ($75)
This August of 1957 Coffee and ‘Jeep’ Vehicles brochure was one I didn’t know existed until it appeared on eBay two weeks ago. That CJ-2A dump jeep is pretty interesting.
The next three pages foldout into a single page. But, I’ve separated them for easier reading:
This photo and caption appears in the June 02, 1944, issue of the Saturday Evening Post.
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
“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.”
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.”
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.”
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.
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.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $11,500.
Looks solid.
“Original uncut solid. Rop. 24 volt. Mostly rust free. Runs great. WV titled.”
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.”
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!”
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.
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.
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.
This cartoon was published in the November 02, 1946, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 112.
