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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
You don’t see many Bobcats hood in the Southeast.
https://eastnc.craigslist.org/cto/d/burgaw-willys-cj3/6832883610.html
“1950 Willy’s v8 frunt disc Brakes new top 33 tires seats steering wheel brakes frunt gears hubs and more runs perfect”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/16/2018) 05Looks in good shape.
https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/d/1951-willys-cj2a/6845543699.html
“Totally restored jeep cj2 .brand new
body,top,rebuilt engine and transmission,new brakes and tires.
Excellent condition.asking $12,500.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/1/2019) Could be worth a look. Not currently road worthy.
https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/deep-gap-1948-willys-cj2a-jeep/6842299983.html
“For sale 1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep This jeep only has 11,000 miles on it. It was restored back in the 1980s and has been in storage since then. Would not take much to be able to drive it. This jeep is somewhat rare because it was one of a few that has the tire hanger on the left side, they are called leftys. I am asking 6500.00 for it.”
That body sure has some odd things going on.
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/d/wyoming-1946-willys-jeep-cj-2a/6845478402.html
“The Jeep is a 4 cylinder flat head with a 3 speed transmission. It is 4WD with high/low range. The engine runs pretty good the transmission, transfer case, and clutch all work. I have a couple of videos showing things running and working. It has newer front brakes and lines but they don’t seem to work. The rear brakes work. It has new spark plugs, battery, rebuilt carburetor, and an oil change. The frame seems to be actually quite good, it has great rims and tires and even a set of military ish rims and tires. I was hoping to make a military clone, but because of some body customization, it’s really not what I’m looking for. That said, it’s pretty darn cool. It will need a little more work to drive it on the street.”
The body has had some work.
https://annapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/harwood-51-willys-military-jeep/6843994268.html
“1951 Willys M38 military Jeep. Runs great. Good frame and drive line. Body is a little rough. 4×4 converted from 24 volts to 12.”
No obvious rust.
https://allentown.craigslist.org/grd/d/oxford-1940s-converto-trailer/6846179899.html
“Converto Jeep Willys trailer, ball hitch, heavy duty, approx. 6’x4′ box, no title, $550”
Includes a ‘complete’ PTO setup. Sounds like a mix of parts.
https://charlottesville.craigslist.org/cto/d/troy-willys-jeep-cj2a/6843918778.html
“Up for sale is my project jeep. The jeep itself is a 1946 Willys cj2a. Has a title, however, I believe it is a salvage title. I was working on a Dauntless odd fire conversion. The Dauntless engine is from a 1969 CJ5. I heard the engine run before it was pulled and it sounded good. Has been sitting for sometime but is not frozen. I will throw the engine stand in as well. The axles are from a 1970 narrow track CJ5 and have I believe are 3.73. The rear Axle is a Dana 44 with a limited slip. New brakes, wheel cylinders, seals and oil (both axles).
The front axle is a Dana 27 with a set of vintage Selectro lock outs. A 15 inch set of wheels and a 16 inch set of wheels are included. Tires are all junk. T90 A transmission and stock transfer case. Also comes with two new gears I was going to add when I did the conversion. However NO parts have been purchased to connect the transmission to the engine. I do have a set of motor mounts from a CJ5 for the Dauntless. The body is trash, but included. Tub has a LARGE amount of rot. Hood, front fenders and grill in O.K. shape. Comes with a roll bar. Drivers and passenger seat frame, but no hooks to connect the passenger side seat. New leaf springs and shackles all the way around. Well over 2000.00 invested. 1250.00 is firm. Cash only, face to face sale, local pick up. If it doesn’t sell for that price, I will keep it. No trades. Also have a complete PTO set up.”
No pics provided.
https://duluth.craigslist.org/cto/d/webster-willys-jeep/6837583780.html
“I have a 1947 Willy’s Jeep with a small block 350. I don’t need to sell I’m testing the waters. Miles are unknown but runs great. Has 4×4 and recently put in a new starter and tune up. Has 34 inch super swampers.”
Might be some value here.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/d/woodinville-1948-willys-cj2a/6844604990.html
“Drag Jeep 2wd with tons of parts, no title. Roller with cross member, motor mount, radiator. Tilt front end good start. Dana 44 rear with posi. With spare core housing and axles and backing plates. Extra Rancho springs. Steering box tilt column.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
Could be some value here if the engine is any good.
“Have a early cj 2a rolling chassis with original motor and trans. Don’t know a lot about it. Frame looks pretty nice. Needs new front bumper and rear cross member. Trans is not locked up. Did not try the motor”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,500.
(12/07/2018) Looks in good condition, but I don’t see anything to suggest it is a 1945. More probably a 1946.
“1945 willys jeep cj2a complete restoration all new parts converted to 12v clean NY title/registration”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/sun-city-center-1946-willys-jeep/6845025195.html
“1946 Willys Jeep. Does not run. Complete except for starter. Flathead 4 cylinder. 800. OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250.
Not sure which model this is.
“Came off Jeep Willys 1946 2A. Needs glass and gaskets. Has some pin holes that need to be welded in. Not in bad shape. No rot. Solid top.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(12/07/2018) Has some CJ parts.
“This is a 1943 (based on VIN) GPW Military Jeep. Needs some work on the drivers and passenger floors, the axe and shovel panel and the rear panel. The rear floor and panels are solid with just surface rust. It has a CJ grill. But I have a WW2 grill which I will include. The left and right fenders need some welding. The gas tank sump needs to be replaced and it needs a gas tank. It has an L134 4 cyl Go Devil Engine, which turns easily and it has a 6 volt alternator. It should be easy to get running. Also, I believe the transmission is the T-90. Based on the color, I would say this was used by the Air Force after the war.”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/d/new-berlin-1946-willys-jeep/6844521022.html
“https://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/d/tollesboro-1961-jeep-willy-station-wagan/6843971261.html”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500.
(04/16/2017) It looks like it still needs work.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/puyallup-1946-willys-jeep-cj-a2/6839261541.html
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A Second owner and sat 40 years undercover in sunny San Diego until recent. Perfect Running and Driving Condition. Newer motor installed. Tons of work, suspension, brakes, new wheels and tires. Clean title in hand. ”
UPDATE: Still Available. Now for Trade. Was $7000.
(10/10/2019) This is built atop a Ford Ranger chassis.
https://slo.craigslist.org/bar/d/coarsegold-49-willies-rare/7092032769.html
“VERY RARE! Made in 1949 & 50 only. 302 Ford V8, C4 Auto, Floor Shifter, Ford Ranger Pickup Chassis, New Tires, Radio, Alternator, Front seats upholstery, tachometer, all lights work, runs good. $7,000, will consider part trade for smaller car of pre-smog jeep.”
Next updates on Thursday morning.
Blaine shared these two ads from the February 1966 issue of Popular Science. The jeep ad appears on page 71 and the engine adapter ad was published on page 227.
UPDATE: Mario shared this article on Facebook. The fact it mentions the term “Zamechatelno” and it’s translation (“swell”) made us both wonder if the article was the root of the subsequent WWII ad by Willys of the same name (shown below).
The Zamechatelno ad was published three months later in the October 10, 1942, issue of Collier’s Magazine (and subsequently in the November 14, 1942, issue of the Saturday Evening Post). Given Willys-Overland had to commission the work, ready the ad, then submit it for publishing, this timeline certainly suggests the new article could have been the reason for the ad’s creation.
Original Post July 11, 2010: A couple ads from Willy’s-Overland’s WWII ad campaign related to Russians. (You can see a list of all the Willys-Overland WWII ads published, with dates, in the Saturday Evening Post and Colliers).
Here’s another Ad with a Russian theme. This one was published in the August 18, 1942, issue of the Saturday Evening Post. I did not find a similar ad in Collier’s Magazine.
This seller has a series of photos of the Chevrolet lightweight prototype.
“1942 Chevrolet US Army 1/4 Ton Jeep Truck Prototype Press Photo. Original
Details: W 10 x H 8 x D 0.1”
2. View all the information on eBay
“1942 Chevrolet US Army 1/4 Ton Jeep Truck Chassis Prototype Press Photo. Original
Condition: Looks as though it was likely cut from an 8×10, possibly had two photos on 8×10 sheet”
3. View all the information on eBay
“1942 Chevrolet US Army 1/4 Ton Jeep Truck Prototype Press Photo. Original
Details: W 10 x H 8 x D 0.1″
Nice looking CJ-5 with some updates. Nice Kelly hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2192795541041611/
“My dad had finally decided to sale his baby. 1965 Willy’s Jeep CJ 5 with small block ford V-8 289. Transmission is Bourg Warner T-10 4-speed. Warn all range overdrive. 5-38 to 1 hear ratio. Pos front and rear. Warn free wheeling hubs. 2×11 power assist brakes. Sagana power steering with stabilizer. Dual exhaust glass pack (new). 2 gas tanks (Original 10 gallons Aux 15 gallons). 4 western mag wheels with steel belted radial tires LR 78 R 15 comes with same size spare. Dual shocks each wheel. Extra heavy duty springs all the way around. Tow hooks front and rear. Trailer hitch rear with trailer plug. Crome tow bar with plug. Crome driving lights (Air craft landing lights 100w). Crome grill cover, headlight rings, hood latches, hood louvers (1967 Camero), hood hooks, air vents, door hinges, windshield hinges, dual spot light’s, outside mirrors.
KELLY insulated steel top with locking doors with roll up windows. 8000lb warn electric winch. Custom wood and crome steering wheel. Stewart Warner gauges. Crome grab bars, crome windshield latches. Dual electric wipers with washer. Dual heaters. Floor insulated and carpeted. Roll bar. Custom plet and rolled naugahide bucket seats, back seat, fender cushion, door panels and dash. Crome back up lights 1965 mustang tail light. Aftermarket air conditioner was installed 2 years ago. This is a one owner all of the mechanical work was done by himself. Also have a 1996 Tex trailer enclosed for additional 2000.00. It is 16ft. This jeep is ready for Easter weekend it just needs a battery. Trailer will only be sold with jeep if it doesn’t sale with jeep it will be for sale at a higher price just giving a break on it to sale with jeep”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $80.
“To wide for my Willy’s. 31×15.5×15 Rims are extremely wide”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(01/14/2019) No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1037025669832621
There are some great illustrations that accompanied this patent filed August 15, 1950, by Friedrich Schmidt on behalf of Auburn Machine Works.
According to the filing, “An object of this invention is to provide means for digging trenches particularly suitable for mounting on a conventional vehicle such as a truck or jeep without any substantial modification thereof and driven from the vehicle power take-01f. It is a related object to provide novel means coordinated with the digger portion of the device for enabling the vehicle to be advanced positively at a speed which is only a fraction of the normally obtainable minimum speed and with the engine operating at full rated R. P. M. I”
