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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Not sure how much value is here.
“1950s Willy’s Jeep. This Jeep has almost all of its original body parts and all of it original drivetrain besides the motor. It also has both front bucket seats and the frame for the original rag top including the frames for the rag doors. The floors are rusted along with the rockers. This Jeep would make a great parts Car or make a cool rat rod.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-cj2a/6830088003.html
(12/20/2015) “original motor and trans,runs good. 12v converted. updated radiator otherwise original.new tires,water pump, fully restored chasis. needs shocks. updated rollbar with 4 shoulder belts(2000). fiberglass tub, everything else original steel.”
Delmar Roos invented and Willys Overland patented this dual-driving-axle suspension on November 27, 1941.
According to the patent, “‘This invention relates to spring suspension for motor vehicles, and more particularly to vehicles of heavy duty or commercial type wherein the four rear wheels are mounted on tandem driving axles.
One of the principal objects of the invention is to provide means of mounting or connecting the axles to the chassis frame in such a manner so as to permit independentl vertical movement of the axles with respect to the frame without setting up undue strains in the connecting means, or materially restricting the vflexibility of the springs as the vehicle travels upon rough or uneven road surfaces or terrain.”
This “Frangible Frame All-Purpose-Farm Implement 2” was filed by Albert H. Stockmar on September 5, 1945.
According to the patent, “The principal object of the present invention is to provide a composite agricultural machine which is capable in a single operation of performing a plurality of related functions such as cutting sta ks. listing beds, leveling beds, planting seed and placing fertilizer.
Another important object of the invention is to provide a composite agricultural machine of the type described wherein the supporting frame is constructed substantially entirely of welded metal tubing which may be relatively inexpensively produced and which will require a minimum of maintenance attention in operation.”
These pics were part of an article in the November 11, 1945, issue of Colliers.
Could be a good price.
https://eastco.craigslist.org/cto/d/joes-1945-willys-jeep/6840279730.html
“Runs
Clean Title”
Unclear if it runs or not.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/atq/d/ramah-1951-willys-jeep-cj3a/6835339617.html
“Good tires, Ramsey 8500 lb. capacity winch, lockers, great in snow, in rough condition, but great for off road or ranch work Swisher receiver hitch. New Battery, but needs to be charged since it’s been sitting a while. Used an atv snow plow thru the winch, but plow was sold. I believe it has a small Ford engine, but not sure. Husband passed, so I don’t have specific info on it.”
Might be some value here.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/sacramento-1950-m38-willys-project/6836506867.html
“I purchased this Willy’s several months ago as a long term project for a relative. They’ve chosen not to take it on and now it could be your project.
The pictures speak for themselves, no engine or transmission. The frame is straight and solid, while the body is in decent condition for an almost 70 y/o vehicle. Some small rust areas, but shouldn’t be a big issue for the right person with fabricating skills. There’s no title.
Feel free to check it out, but I’m absolutely firm on the price.”
Engine spins.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/pearsall-1948-cj2a/6839883778.html
“1948 Willys CJ2A for sale. Motor will turn over and start but needs new points in the distributor. Needs some work but is very close to running and driving. No VIN or title. Would make a great ranch vehicle. Will need to be trailered. Will deliver for a fee”
No drive train.
https://chico.craigslist.org/pts/d/flournoy-jeep-1942-ford-roller-for-parts/6837966832.html
“1942 “FORD” Jeep (Roller for Parts)
No motor or trans.
Body is in good shape for the year”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
This appears to be a Dj-3A convertible with 4WD added.
“willys jeep complete body and axles just needs your engine and tranny Offroad, atv, utv, the body and frme is in good condition with no holes or structural defects. perfect for a jeep project”
We have returned to Seattle for the next week. Dad landed back in the hospital and we are working through where to proceed from here. So, there may be some spotty updates the next few days.
Thanks to Mitch Carter for dropping by and joining the Eilers Clan Tuesday evening. There were many Wandering-Willys-Jeep-Club-old-member updates. We also laughed over some old jeep stories. Mitch plans to attend this year’s FC-Roundup for the first time. Depending on decisions related to Dad, Ann and I may also make a quick trip up from Tucson to attend on Saturday (we will be mostly down in Tucson visiting a military buddy of Ann’s she hasn’t seen since Khobar) .. stay tuned!
Here are Ann and Dad goofing around a little.
Me, I should know better than to snatch a quick nap when my evil wife is lurking with a camera.
A big thanks to Roger Martin for spotting this at an Ohio antique store and giving me first crack at it. He even wrangled 10% off the listed price. Neither Mitch Carter (who came by the hospital to visit dad — thanks Mitch) nor I nor Roger have ever seen one.
Roger Martin spotted this GPW for sale. The jeep is listed by a neighbor; the actual seller is Matt. However, the friend who listed it somehow got Matt’s phone number automatically hidden, so there’s no way to contact Matt as of this post. I suspect Matt’s contact info will land on the ad once it has been updated.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/359072534849451/?ref=messenger_share
“1943 Ford Jeep Air force service . Absolutely mint condition. Street legal Drive anywhere $14,900 PLEASE CALL/TEXT MATT …. Posting for neighbor. DO NOT message me.
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $26,500.
Hamza is selling his MB. He says it runs and drives excellently.
“1945 Willys MB in excellent condition! Runs & Drives as if it was brand new!
Asking Price: $29,500
LOTS OF EXTRAS:
– 2 World War 2 Helmets
– M2 Browning Resin Replica
– M2 Bazooka Replica
– Thompson Rifle Replica
– Garand Rifle Replica
– World War 2 Radio
– Ammo Crate
– Ammo Can
I am slightly negotiable on the price. More pictures and videos are available upon request. The Willys MB is garage kept and very well taken care of.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Scott spotted this FC-170.
“1964 Jeep F.C. 170 4×4 8ft bed
Rare barn find, complete with extra engine
1 ton truck”
Scott is looking for 1 or 2 chrome Appliance rims. Contact him at sgsapishka@gmail.com.
He writes, “I am looking for 1 or 2 15×8 5x5x5 CJ -5 OR J 2000 chrome Appliance rim. They are a unique style that looks just like the old jeep smooth rim. One of my rims was stolen from my yard. Yes only one! How dumb, as these are in poor shape but totally desirable.
Inventor David Stone filed a patent for a Power Take-Off Mechanism and Drive Therefor, with Willys Motors as the assignee, on August 08, 1950.
This ad may have appeared multiple times, but appear at least once in the January 30, 1943, issue of Colliers magazine on page 29. Included below is a color version supposedly published in 1942.
This April 5, 1941, article in Colliers puzzled me. Through it, the author referred to a train as a “Giant Jeep”. I’ve never run across a reference before or after that time of a train being called a jeep. The article never mentions any reference to the newly created 1/4 ton vehicles, whose ‘jeep’ name was still catching on in the press. It also does not indicate where/why the jeep name for the train originated.
Roger Martin spotted this Structo ride-on pumper jeep for sale.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2229686610690101/
“This is an Antique a Jeep Wiley’s Fire engine. Pick up only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“Farm jeep take off. Hard to find mostly complete Monroe lift 3 point hitch system. Includes the lift, pump, arms, reservoir, valve, hardware, leveling screw, draw bar brackets, frame brackets and more. Reservoir had clean fluid in it. Cylinder moves freely, Pump spins. Pump has a clutch on it so it runs when you need it to. There has been some weld repairs on the back of the cover. The rear cover hold down bracket has a broken piece and some weld repairs. Buyer is responsible for shipping cost. Looking for a repo MB or CJ2a tub.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6495.
Always wanted a DJ-5 that you could tent on top of it? Here’s your chance.
“Cool Classic Jeep. Automatic Transmission with 6 cylinder motor. Sliding doors. Super cool camper style Jeep with roof platform for sleeping or kicking back above the crowd. Vintage distressed exterior. Cool Bohemian Interior. Automatic, fully equipped for camping out. Seatbelts. Has tent, ladder and pullout eating tray. SO MUCH More. A true original Mail jeep with US Mail accents all over. New tires. Runs and drives great. Current tags, Smog exempt. Super fun ride. Top slides back and forth and has wheels and includes supports. Great for the beach, tailgate parties, Coachella, Concerts and so much more!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Looks solid.
“***RUNS!*** 95,000 miles, Right hand drive, newer tires, all new brake system, fluids replaced”
UPDATE: SOLD. Was $9700.
Has a few mods.
“1942 Willys Jeep For Sale
Clean, Runs Good, New Tires, Some other new parts, etc.”
