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Roger shared this story. A group of Costa Rican Jeep friends took their vintage jeeps out for an 2019 adventure to the beach, where they camped at least one night. This is their second ‘Willys Adventure’ together. You can see more pics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Willys-Pasión-Costa-Rica-1726644670912768/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2254856788091551 . Looks like fun!
This July 15, 1945, article in the Evening Star featured a great shot of Ford GPAs. I thought the article was interesting, too. It highlights the challenges of managing war surplus (links to page 1 and page 2 of original article).
TJ shared a link from Hemmings on a “This or That” article, meaning if you could only choose one, which one would you choose. Most folks on Hemmings leaned toward the Willys truck. I think I might be more partial to the Chevy (heresy, I know).
Roger shared this odd looking Jeep/Ford combo.
“Clear title. 3 ccy. Standard hasn’t ran in. 5 years. 4×4. Very very cool all original but top somone put a ford. Top it which. Makes it nice at times. Either way it’s. Cool old project. And. Don’t see any like this. ONLY TRADES be. Old muscle cars which means 74 or older”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Looks in good shape.
“Runs awesome well taken care of”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/26/2018) Looks like a nice build.
https://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/d/richland-1948-willys-jeep-cj3a/6805806210.html
“Fully restored 48 Willys CJ-3a (Flatfender). Just over 2,700 miles since completion. Well over 1,800 hours of love and care to make this Willys one of finest flatfenders you will ever find. It has been lovingly frame off restored. Every nut and bolt replaced during the restoration a few years ago. Features Dana 25 Front Axle, Dana 44 Rear Axle (we believe), Dana T90 Transmission, Warn overdrive, Dana 18 Transfer Case, Ford 200 inline 6 cylinder (for more power compared to the original 4 banger).
New steering box, new tilt steering column, new gauges, new clutch, new brakes, new Rancho leaf springs, new Warn hubs, new front bumper, new rear bumper, new wheels and tires, new lights, new wiring, and on and on. The highback seats (with seatbelts) are certainly not what came OEM from Willys but are certainly way more comfortable. Rear Bestop seat functions well and has seatbelts for the kiddos (safety first).
Might be worth a look at this price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/286028705392296
“As is . Runs Drives .”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.
(10/29/2018) No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2038609253105928
Listed as an M-38, it looks to be an MB.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1742950872479712
“1964 M38 with Cannon Turrette Great restore project.”
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.”
