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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
(12/09/2017) Has some older updates.
“For sale : 1949 Willys Jeep
383 cu. inch stroker V-8 engine
Original manual transmission
Re-upholstered seats
LED spot and flood light bar
LED front and rear turn signals
New wheels and new 265/55R16 tires
Engine starts and runs great!
Needs brake work done”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(It’s got a new ‘dizzy’ .. not sure what that is (maybe auto correct-speak for distributor?).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2491662847529662
“1948 willys runs and drives with title. Brakes need a little attention has lots for new parts. Lights work front and rear. Rebuilt carb After market starter New dizzy New battery”
UPDATE: This is not longer on Craigslist, but is still on Facebook. Was priced at $3300 on Craigslist.
It’s a project.
https://www.facebook.com/holly.shashaguay
“Rare 1960 Forward Control Jeep FC150 for sale.
Sat for years until I bought it last summer. I had the stock F4-134 engine rebuilt, and the T90A transmission also rebuilt. Added a steel front bumper. Brakes do not work, electrical not hooked up. Bed intact. No title, will give a bill of sale. Original paint job shows it was used at the Snowshoe Dude and Guest Ranch in Kremmling CO. (Zane Grey wrote ‘The Mysterious Rider’ while staying there).”
I spend the last couple days driving to, then back from Seattle. Dad’s been saying a few odd things, so I wanted to see how he was doing at his new Rehab facility. He may have the start of some dementia … on the joys of aging.
Because of my drive over on Sunday, I lost out on the chance to get this Dualmatic Sales Demo hub. But, I did score some cool wagon/truck/jeepster brochures fairly inexpensively. So, I’ll be sharing those at some point.
Here’s the demo hub. There’s not a good pic of it, but there’s plastic around the edge so viewers can watch how the levers engage/disengage the hubs.
Herbert Lanks wrote an article titled “… By Jeep To Alaska” that was published in the February 13, 1944, issue of the Evening Star (published on page 4 and page 5). He’d later write a second, and different, article titled with the same name published in the September issue of Popular Photography.
The article below appears between sets of photos. The first photo below shows the humble beginnings of the Watson Lake Sign Forest.
These photos were published in the November 19, 1944, issue of the Evening Star. It sure was a mess over there at times!
Matching Original Press Photos:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
Nice looking flattie.
“Engine: 1978 Chevrolet El Camino .030 Over
Pearl White Paint, equipment list on request
Tow Bar”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/19/2018) Bill owns this CJ-3A, one he bought via eWillys back in 2009.
https://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/d/stockton-1951-willys-cj3a/6804098804.html
“All original 1951 Willys CJ3a. Current California registration through June 2019. 6 Volt electrical system with keyed ignition and floor foot starter. Ramsey X200 R PTO winch. The person I bought the jeep from in 2009 said the winch worked but I’ve never tried it. Since I’ve owned the jeep, I’ve had the water pump rebuilt the radiator boiled out/tested and replaced the thermostat. I’ve replaced the fuel sending unit and now have a functioning fuel gauge. All gauges work. Front passenger mounted heater works.
No windshield wipers nor do they work. No bikini top but i do have a set of brackets but they are not original. The tires should have been replaced 20 or 30 years ago. Drivers rear tire will loose air but it takes a few weeks before it gets flat. All others hold air. This is a running Willys CJ3a but it I only feel comfortable going about 35 mph. You’ll need a trailer to get it home. It has a tow bar that accepts a 2 inch ball hitch but i’ve never used it. Again, you’ll need a trailer to get it home. I replaced the battery last month and it starts right up.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800.
Mike’s selling his running and driving 3B with a PTO winch. It’s got a great, rustic look to it.
“True barn find, I bought this in Montana a few years ago. It was stored in a barn for 30 years. I trailered it back and parked it in my garage for past 3 years. It’s complete and stock. I removed the head and cleaned the cylinders. Runs great, does not smoke. Original f-134 and 3 speed. Has PTO winch. Brakes need work. This Jeep is cancer free, has surface rust but tub is solid, hat channels and tool box are solid. I’ll fix brakes but price will go up. Has Montana pick slip. Ready to restore or drive as is.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/317802865537855/
“1948 CJ2A for sale in great condition. Original L-134 4 cyl engine, T-90 trans and transfer case, all new fluids, new radiator, new oil filter, new battery, 12 volt electrical system with all lights working, new seatbelts, new 15×8″ Pro Comp rims on new 235/75R15 Hankook Dynapro ATM tires, new shocks and 2″ Superlift leafsprings. I also have an older BestTop frame w/doors and some new steering and front suspension parts in the box. Runs and drives excellent, great condition and is a daily driver. Serious inquiries only please.”
Lots of parts go with it.
https://chico.craigslist.org/cto/d/chico-1954-willis-cj3b-tow-truck/6804550319.html
“1954 willy’s cj3b tow truck and extra parts and bodies, DOES NOT RUN, HAS CLEAN PINK SLIP, sold as is with all extra parts. $1500.00 cash”
This might be worth a look.
https://york.craigslist.org/cto/d/delta-1953-willys-jeep-4×4-truck/6802244950.html
“1953 Willys/Jeep 4×4 truck,4cylinder engine,manual trans,runs and drives,restoration started,needs carb rebuilt.Clear MD. title,new battery.No bed”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3300.
Needs some work to complete it.
“1947 Willys Jeep for sale
3 speed T90 transmission
Buick 225v6 engine with electronic ignition. Extra set of engine heads. customfuel tank, headers. Hydraulic clutch conversion. Teak dash, Body is in great shape little to no rust. Needs a few odds and ends to finish but it comes with lots of parts to finish this project. Open to trades.
Lots of extras can sell seperate
Leaf springs
engine heads for buick225 v6
exhaust manifold
Engine/transmission mount
bumper
Bill of sale”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $50.
Perry thought someone might be able to use this.
“Been put up for over 20 years”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
(12/12/2018) Another aftermarket bumper. I’d like to know who produced these.
“1947 Willy’s Jeep project car. Has Chevy small block conversion with what I’m guessing is a 58-64 Chevy small block engine. Engine cranks but needs some work to get it running. Fun and cool 4×4 project to work on. As popular as jeeps are it’s not too often you see a Willy’s. Delivery available. Clean pink slip in hand”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/21/2017) As some mods. The windshield no longer folds down.
https://missoula.craigslist.org/cto/d/arlee-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/6803556264.html
“Completely restored and gone through this year. Has clean Montana title. Comes with tires and wheels as shown along with original tires and wheels.
Medical circumstances make it necessary to part with this beauty. Sale price just covers actual cash spent in the restoration. Over 250 hours of my labor.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7695
(12/24/2017) It could use a little work, but runs.
“This is a 1951 M38 Jeep. This vehicle has never been civilianized – it is still 24 volt. This is being sold as a project vehicle. The floors in this Jeep are solid. We did some of the major repairs here to present a running vehicle. This includes a new brake system (master cyl, wheel cyls, steel lines), new fuel tank, new steel fuel line set, a tune up, two new batteries, rebuilt carburetor and other small details. We also added new glass in the Windshield and brand new canvas seat cushions. ”
This “Seeing’s Believing!” ad was published on July 06, 1947, in the Wilmington Morning Star. I wish all the scanned newspaper ads came out this clear.
This ad for the Willys Mighty Farm Jeep and an associate demonstration was published in the Henderson, NC, Daily Dispatch on April 13, 1946.
From the same newspaper earlier in the month (April 06) was this teaser for the demonstration:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.
Looks good.
“Newly rebuilt Cj2a. Everything is new. Fuel injected Tuned Port 350 V8, Turbo 350 automatic transmission, large shaft Dana 18 transfer case, Warn overdrive, Dana 44 rear end out of a ’70 Cj5 with 4.88 gears, Detroit Locker with Moser axles. Scout Dana 44 front axle, CJ spindles, 4.88 gears w/Detroit locker. Front and rear disc brakes. Full family roll cage. Mastercraft Rubicon front seats. Lokar shifter. Autometer gauges, Odyssey battery, Warn 8k winch, 33″ Mickey Thompson MTZ tires. Brand new Bestop Tiger top.”
Jon shared this ad of a nicely refurbed CJ-2A.
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/cto/d/langley-1946-jeep-willys-cj2a-fully/6797380521.html
“selling my fully restored 1946 Willys jeep. 450 miles on it since total restoration. New everything.
Has factory GO DEVIL 4 cylinder engine. All stock except wheels and warn hubs.
1st year of the Civilian Jeep. Not military. 60 horse power , 60 MPH top speed.
This is in perfect condition and runs and drives the same. Nicer finish than they ever had.
Car show ready”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2600.
Given the Meyer top, the plow, and the running condition, this might be a good price. the body is rough, but we’ve seen much worse.
“1962 CJ5 with original (or at least correct period) hydraulic lift plow.
Starts, runs, and drives. Plow operates as well.
It has F4-134 Hurricane engine and 3spd manual trans. High/Low on transfer case both working.
Factory heater. Hard top and doors (with roll up windows).
System was converted to to 12V including recent alternator which is charging as it should.
Frame is good, body has some patches and could use some more attention but plows just fine as-is.
Needs a brake pressure switch for brake lights to work but headlights and taillights are working.
Valve lash just adjusted and valve covers replaced.
Windshield has a crack but not leaking.
Bill of sale only – no title available.”
This is a project. I believe this has a Sears Deluxe aluminum top.
https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/hoosick-falls-1947-jeep-willys/6802322872.html
“1947 Jeep Willy’s great looking old school Jeep needs to be finished have no time to finish it comes with parts Jeep and extra parts”
This may be a 1946, based on the multiple data plates and the front Frame horns. It’s listed as a 1949.
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/d/stony-brook-1949-jeep-willy/6803790547.html
“Selling a 1949 Jeep Willy’s”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
Seller will ship small parts.
“Have lots of part for sale
1945-1949 CJ2A willys Jeeps
Engine parts
Complete engines
Axles
Seat frames
PTO parts
Some body parts
Steering part
Wheels
Gas Tanks
Radiator
Gauges
Drive shafts
Carbs
Lots of other part too.
Call or Text for prices
Will ship small parts, everything else is pick up only”