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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
I’m digging this oddity.
“’53 Willys Jeep buggy is a 4 cylinder 4 speed manual transmission. Price is $2,500.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
Could be worth a look.
“1946 willys jeep /V6 with overdrive n hard top n correct gas tank for jeep”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4650.
May need a little work (seller mentions “some problems”), but looks in reasonable shape.
“1946 Willy’s CJ2c 4×4, This is a classic vintage jeep of Willy’s fame with its 4-134 “Go Devil” flathead engine. This engine was completely overhauled several years ago but has very seldom put on the road. Still starts and idles fine, but difficult acceleration, probably due to sitting too long and moisture accumulating in tank. Has five new correct military tires with less than 20 miles on them. Body is in great shape for a 72 year old vehicle. I have done many things to it over the 30 years I have owned it in order to maintain and give it many parts it didn’t have when I got it.
Has a best top on it which is easily taken down in 5 minutes because I think it looks so much cooler without the top. Transmission still fine as well as the four wheel drive and the high and low gears. Been a long time since I have driven on the roads but start it weekly to maintain it. There will be brake work to do. I had all new brakes, master cylinder and lines put in several years ago, but think all fluid has leaked out. Easy work for the right person. This would be an excellent jeep for someone who desires a full restoration or just to get it on the road again. I have really loved this CJ but it is time for someone else to enjoy. These are Hard to find. some problems but still worth a look.”
Only pics of one FC.
https://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/d/hot-springs-national-park-coe-project/6794801609.html
“1958 Jeep FC-170 ex-military. 6 cyl Chevy engine. $1800
1959 Jeep FC-170, contractor bed and camper. No motor. $1800”
Has some updates.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/georgetown-1946-willys/6799974027.html
“1946 Willys
Runs and drives great, has 225 Oddfire V6, full top and bikini top, back seat. Has roll bar, winch, upgraded to GM Cadillac steering, I also have some parts like Dana 44’s for front and rear, tranny, few other things if wanting to build it. Shoot me an offer. Clean title pink in hand. Can drive it home but it is set up to flat tow as well.”
Lacks an engine.
https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/maitland-1944-willys-mb-jeep/6794038226.html
“I have my 1944 Flatfender willys jeep up for sale. No motor but i have the original transmission for it. body is in good shape. The restoration was started on it but never completed. I don’t have the title but i do have a clean vin plate and can put you in touch with the woman who has gotten titles for me for other cars before. Not interested in any trades.”
UPDATE: Bill points out that the second one may be a SC-1 model. Jim Allen reported on that model here.
Includes extra parts as well.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/275811826447631/?ref=messenger_share
“I have two of them was going to rebuild one don’t really have time hoping to get around 5,000 for all lots of parts”
It’s a mix of CJ and MB/GPW parts.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/d/ronkonkoma-1940s-jeep-willy/6784069538.html
“Military antique Jeep Willy. Unsure of the year but likely a 40s model.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was FREE.
I’m no expert on these, but I think the correct hardtop should provide gas inlet access on the driver’s side? See this pic for an example: http://www.warwheels.net/M151muttHARDTOPLEONG.html . But, hey, it’s free!
“This ad is for a hardtop for an M151 army jeep. It is on the jeep and it will need to be removed. Call and arrange a time to take this away.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Not sure hw much value is here. The head looks military.
“1946 Willy’s Jeep engine and Transmission, plus the Front and Rear axles complete..
Engine spins freely…
Good or rebuild…
All for $500 cash or make offer…”
Has a new body kit and may have a rebuilt power train.
https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/pts/d/naples-cj2a-willys-jeep/6792756028.html
“Brand new tub w/ hood, fenders and windshield frame that has been prepped and rhino lined. Was told engine, transmission, and t-case have all been gone threw and is a great rolling chassis. 95% of everything is there just needs to be assembled. I have tons of extra parts (Windshield frames, fenders, tailgate, steering column, etc etc etc to go with it! $5000 or trade for ?”
Is the chassis jeep?
https://florencesc.craigslist.org/cto/d/hartsville-1950-ford-jeep-wrangler/6791296636.html
“1950 ford/jeep wrangler running gear 4×4 project runs and drives tittle, lots of new stuff 6000”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000 (last listed in 2016).
(03/02/2016) … Was running
“Ive got a 1970 Cj6 with a 4 cyl and manual trans. Was running but has been sitting. I have videos of it running. Was always used on the hunting lease so no title but can put you in contact with a title service that i have used in the past if youre trying to get it on the road. Has rust so the body isnt the best but makes a great hunting jeep. $1000 obo.”
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $6000.
(12/29/2018) Looks like a good price. Right hand drive.
“1986 Jeep built on CJ3B Body by Mitsubishi.
-It has a Mitsubishi 4dr5 inline 4 Diesel Engine. These motors are put in boats, forklifts and tractors. These engines are practically bullet proof.
-Dana Undercarriage
-Manual 4-Speed
-24 V electrical System (military spec)
-New Tires, New paint,
-Full Canvas Top
-Bikini Top
This is a great little car. It gets 30 miles to the gallon @ 55mph all day long.”
UPDATE: The bottom clip seems to have been a small part of this nearly eight-minute clip of the Ford GPs being rolled off the line for the QMC. Some of this video we’ve seen and some we haven’t. This was the first batch of 400 Ford GPs, delivered March 19, 1941 (which was part of the first contract of 1500 Ford GPs).
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Originally posted September 7, 2018:
The video only lasts 23 seconds, but it’s the only one I’ve seen of Ford GPs leaving the factory:
A May 1939 article shown below from Boy’s Life adds to the evidence that the use of the term Jeep existed prior to the introduction of the Bantam BRC in September of 1940.
By November 1940, the term “jeep” was being applied to the Bantam jeep (and/or the Willys Quad, delivered in mid-November), according to court records, months before the delivery of the Ford “GP” model in March of 1941 ((the Ford Pygmy was delivered to Holabird near the end of November of 1940).
To me this opens up a question. Was the P=80″ wheel base a chance coincidence? Or was Ford cognizant that the new 4×4 vehicles were being called jeeps, so they purposefully took advantage of that to use the “P” to spell the onomatopoeia-initialism “gp” or “geepee” or “geep” as part of the delivery contract? I suppose Ford had a designation that O=70″ wheel base and Q=90″? If so, I’ve not personally seen those designations documented.
Now, modern articles call the Pygmy the “Pygmy GP-1” (or similar), giving it credit for being the first Ford GP. But, I have yet to see any documentation that Ford or anyone else was calling the Pygmy a “GP”.
In fact, two articles from 1940 indicate the new Ford recon car is called only a Pygmy and that more pygmies will be delivered in the future. See the middle and right column articles on this page (http://www.memorialmuseum.org/displaysmilitary-jeeps/item/ford-pygmy) (note that the 1969 article on the left hand side of the page does designate the vehicle GP-1, but again, that’s a much later article).
My guess is that the GP designation was more strategic than the innocent explanation of G=”Government” and P=80″ suggests. I’d welcome evidence showing the Pygmy was labeled a FORD GP from any kind of article or document from the late 1940s. (maybe this issue has been hashed out previously and I’m late to the party???)
In the meantime, here’s the Boy’s Life article (you can read it online).
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $14,550.
Refurbed nicely. Has a military head.
“Willys Jeep Lovers – This vehicle now available for sale.
1946 Willys CJ-2A Frame off restored, original and beautiful. This is a one-of-a-kind Willys! Pictures tell the story.
please call with any buyer questions. Thanks”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/cto/d/saint-paul-jeep-willys-cj3b/6799613750.html
(08/18/2017) “Nice jeep, 4 cyl hurricane , everything works, bikini top, soft doors, storage cover, CD player, street legal, clean title, no rust, frame never modified, has 150psi compressor with flex hose under the hood, gauges work,lights work, fresh oil all around, call”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7800.
(12/07/2018) Looks in good shape, but has an L-head.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/d/center-line-1963-cj3b-willys-jeep/6789627192.html
“1963 cj3b Willys Jeep. $8500 or best offer call for details Mike. Emails will be responded to via phone. Include phone number. Texting is ok.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
Hard to find these in this price range. It does have rust and may need a clutch.
“Clutch not engaging after yesterday, Plowed excellent all day, I assume it needs a new clutch. Needs to be towed
Very original/stock cj8 with rare 4cyl, all parts are excellent including top, interior, ect… just has a rotted body of course….. fenders, windshield frame, hood and frame very good. Drive as is for now and restore later with new tub ($2300 in primer)
Ran and drove great and everything works as it should except heater fan. Plow works excellent with recent overhaul of parts/fluid. Great acreage vehicle or restore project. New radiator and brake line.
I have done auto body for over 30 years and understand how rare these are and much more rare to find unmolested! Easy resto or driver…
Not ambitious about selling, so cash with no offers or texts!!!”
It’s a nice looking and a clean jeep, too. I suspect the price is based on the “professional appraiser” valuation.
https://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/d/grinnell-1946-willys-jeep-cj-2a/6798286614.html
“This is a unique year for the Jeep being the first year the Willys became available to the general public after the war. This is truly a fantastic full body off restoration using most original parts. Very rare find with a Port Reed Bed Extension. Features original #6 volt electrical system with 56,000 original miles. Original Flathead 4 cylinder Engine completely overhauled with all numbers matching. Has new brake lines, fuel lines, wire harness. Carb kit. new seats. Original color as it came from the factory. Too many great details to mention with gauges, wipers seating, etc. Professionally appraised at $39,000.00 plus”
Those are some big rear wheels!
https://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/d/newton-1953-willys-wagoneer/6772197712.html
“1953 willys wagoneer custom. new custom built chassic, 5″ chopped top, 21″strechted wheel base, 350 tbi/375 turbo, p/dic brakes,p/s, 4 seater, all new brakes,new glass,new gauges, an much more, vary few miles on fresh build”
That Sears top adds some value.
https://centralmich.craigslist.org/cto/d/marionwilly/6792944694.html
“1942-1946 Jeep Willys
Will run but is not currently’
If it runs well and the body is solid, this might be worth a look. Will need some work. Has the EasyLok hubs and a hardtop.
https://flint.craigslist.org/cto/d/owosso-1954-m38a1/6796073286.html
“1954 Jeep M38A1, never titled, will come with bill of sale, runs, needs work on clutch/brakes, pretty solid w/ cab $3,500 obo, call/text, thank you”
Update: **Sold** was $3000.
Has body liner on the exterior. The steps have been modified and drain holes filled. It runs and drives (under 30mph).
“1953 jeep Willy’s orginial 4 cylinder runs good, 4×4 works, runs and drives and stops, needs tires and lights wired to be daily also a windshield, needs to be trailered home, flexible on price need space, don’t need help selling, title in hand,(can do 30 mph safely) but after that it gets unsafe”
