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Starting this (Wednesday) afternoon, I’ll be out of service until Friday morning. We have a narrow, though cool, window of weather to escape for two days in the motorhome. Ann’s feeling a little better and Dad is being moved from a hospital to a rehab place. So, we have a short window of independence.
This October 3, 1945, ad from Willys-Overland was published in the Evening Star, based in Washington, D.C.. The ad announces the appointment of Willys of Washington as an area distributer.
A Popular Science March 1954 photo and caption highlighted the use of a jeep engine as the driver of a centrifugal pump that creates a water jet capable of powering an aquatic mower.
The price has been dropped to $11.25 (plus $4.95 shipping) for this 4-page brochure.
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“1959 Willys Jeep Estanciera Sales Brochure & Specifications In Spanish Text.
The inside pages have several illustrations of the Jeep doing various jobs.
The back page has a list of specifications.
Pages: 4
Details: W 8.5 x H 11 x D 0.1”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
It runs and drives.
“4-cyl.
3 speed manual
6 volt
Starts easy and runs good.
Call for more details.”
This is a clean looking truck!
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/smithville-1961-jeep-willys-pickup/6787062358.html
“I’ve enjoyed my Willys pickup but time to move on to another project. Selling this great truck for someone else to enjoy. It’s 4-wheel drive and has a 327 Chevy 5-speed under the hood. Runs well and has been maintained regularly. Most recently changed the brake master cylinder, mounted a remote brake reservoir, replaced the started solenoid and replaced wipers. Winner of Best in Class award at the 2017 Bastrop car show.”
Some parts value here? The tailgate may be salvageable.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/squires-1959-jeep-fc-150-pickup/6770377717.html
“THIS IS A UNIQUE JEEP PICKUP BECAUSE IT LOOKS LIKE A SNUB NOSE. THE FRONT OF THE RIG IS FLAT LIKE IT WAS HIT IN THE FRONT, BUT WAS JUST THE DESIGN. IT WAS ACTUALLY A VERY COOL LOOKING TRUCK. THE UNIT REQUIRED WEIGHTS UNDER THE BED TOWARD THE REAR SO IT WOULD NOT TIP ONTO ITS NOSE. THIS HAS A 4 CYLINDER ENGINE IN IT AS IT IS BASICALLY A HALF TON AND MOST OF THE FC 170 TRUCKS WERE AN INLINE 6 CYLINDER AS THEY WERE DESIGNED AS A 3/4 TON. IT HAD 4WD AND WAS A STICK SHIFT WITH NO SPECIAL AMENITIES LIKE A/C. MY UNCLE HAD ONE AND TO CARRY MORE PASSENGERS, WE WOULD SET ON THE ENGINE COVER TO RIDE ALONG. OKAY IN THE WINTER, BUT NOT SO GOOD IN THE SUMMER.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3700.
Looks nice on the outside, but a bit rustic on the inside due to a wood floor.
“This is a 75 postal jeep made by AM General. It has a amc 232 6cly .and a chrysler A727 trans. It’s in good running condition. It’s Right hand drive. Lots of Fun to drive. All fluids have been changed. New plugs and wires. New shocks. $3700 obo please call no texts. Do not need help selling. Might trade for old school vw Bug.”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $2800.
This was likely a Safari Kar based on the rims, steering wheel, and tail lights.
“1976 Jeep with straight 6 and 3 speed automatic transmission. This is a 2wd DJ5 Jeep with 31 inch BF Goodrich tires. Great fun if you have some land or live near the open desert. We use this Jeep to get around on our property and take into the wash. Runs and drives but the transmission does slip going into second gear but will drive around town fine. Make offer or will consider trades”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/06/2018) Will need some work, but may be worth a look.
https://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/d/bentonville-1954-willys-jeep-high-hood/6786026450.html
“1954 Willy’s high hood cj3b Jeep
-has brand new brakes and shocks, brakes still need to be bleed.
-front driveline needs to be replaced. I have the parts but have not done that yet.
-I have the original title
-$3,000”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Seems like there could be some parts value here.
“For sale is a 1946 CJ2A Willys Jeep. This was a “barn find,” which I do not have the time to restore. I have two new tires already installed on the rims. It has the original “Go-Devil” engine. The engine does not run, but the transmission will shift to each gear. I’m asking $1,000 OBO. Please call or text for further information.”
Needs some work. It has an early grille.
https://corpuschristi.craigslist.org/cto/d/corpus-christi-1940s-willys-jeep/6786498617.html
“1940s model Willys Jeep
Starts & runs good. The brakes need some minor work, and the front left tire has a slow leak. Aside from that, it is ready to go. There is no VIN number or title. We have owned the jeep for over 20 years. Our kids learned to drive in this jeep. It’s hard to let it go, but it has been parked for several years. Time for us to pass it on.”
It doesn’t run, but it has potential.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/ctd/d/los-angeles-1975-postal-jeep/6788377932.html
“1975 Postal Jeep. Right hand drive, inline 6 engine. Has spare hood and grill with headlights. Vehicle does not start.
For any questions,
Contact us at (323)583-1094
Samson Auto Salvage
8103 S. Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90001”
The one pic suggests this might be a Safari-Kar, but more pics are necessary.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/d/santee-1975-dj-5-postal-jeep/6780499241.html
“1975 DJ-5 Postal Jeep. THIS IS A TWO WHEEL DRIVE JEEP. Can be converted to four wheel drive. Engine is AMC Inline six cylinder 232 cubic inches. Needs a lot of work, BUT IS SMOG EXEMPT.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
(12/21/2018) This hunting jeep includes a feeder on the back.
“This 1946 Willys Jeep has a new engine that runs great – it was rebuilt a few years ago and has less than 1,000 miles on it. The Jeep also has a Warn winch, brush guard, feeder, solid tires, and a hunting high-seat for 2 persons.”
I stumbled onto the below video of the Bolide XJ-002 after doing some searches based on the post related to the XJ-001. The video is part of a larger All-Par article (see more photos here).
Now I’m wondering if the Parmely body was based originally on this XJ-002 body design. The Parmley looks like it’s a little more practical, convertible version of the XJ-002.
Unlike the XJ-002, which was designed on a Jeepster Commando chassis, the XJ-001 was atop a CJ-5 chassis. The Parmely was also designed to fit a CJ-5 chassis, so its lines couldn’t be as long nor sleek as the XJ-002.
The video isn’t the most compelling piece of work, but it manages to record some unusual history. As of 2010, this vehicle was reportedly undergoing restoration.
This is a press photo of the XJ 001. If you don’t remember, this prototype jeep was built on the CJ-5 chassis and power by the 360CI AMC V-8. Essentially, it was a 4WD muscle car. You can read about the vehicle on Hemmings. Unfortunately, the prototype was destroyed in an accident as it was being transported. The article also indicates some folks called the 1998 Jeepster prototype the ACT II of the XJ-001.
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Here’s a photo from the internet that shows the front:
This may be a CJ-3A with a CJ-2A body.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/hesperia-1949-cj-2a-jeep-willys/6788622127.html
“CJ- 2A Jeep Willy’s for sale. Mostly original. Very clean. Runs great. Waren Wench on the front. Tow bar on front bumper also. Extra set of wheels and tires for quieter smoother street usage. New exhaust system and brake lines. Registered non-op currently. Pink slip in hand. Clean title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,000.
Includes a plow.
“48 willys jeep excellent shape no rust or dents. Kept in garage for 35 years. Has a detachable snow plow. Jeep has never seen much 4 wheeling.”
Has updates, but sure looks good for the price.
https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/yakima-61-cj5/6787620784.html
“Cj5
Scout axles
Tubbed frame
4.3 lt v6
Larger gas tank
Automatic
Bikini and full soft top with doors
Runs drives ready for some mud”
This appears to have a PTO, a PTO winch and an overdrive. Could be a good price. It also has what is probably a later model (cj-3a/dj-3a) flathead for some reason.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/queen-creek-1962-willys-jeep-cj5/6786904135.html
“1962 Willy’s Jeep cj5 according to what I found on the internet. Correct me if I am wrong – pic of Serial number attached. Needs work. Great project. Need it gone ASAP. Make an offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2975.
This could be worth a look.
“1969 Jeepster one of only 300 made that year . Less than 50,000 miles on the Dauntless v6 Engine runs strong. Needs a top and some tlc but that is why it’s only $2950. If the ad is up it’s available,no pay pal ,face to face transaction only. Email a phone number. Thanks”
UPDATE: Priced dropped to $6000.
(11/23/2018) Has updates.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/ramona-1947-kaiser-willys-cj2a/6788496722.html
“Great running Willy’s Jeep. 283CI Chevy small block.
YJ leaf springs custom mounted.
Custom fabricated front and rear bumpers with hitch receiver.
Has original transfer case and transmission. Has original hardtop and doors.
Rear end has locker, front locking hubs.
New tires and wheels
New shocks, plugs, wires, front brake shoes. Seats have been re-padded and re-covered.
New eletric fan
New lap belts
New battery
4 wheel drive works but needs a new front drive shaft.
Title in hand.”
Has mods. Does not run.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/fresno-ford-gpw-jeep/6788148360.html
“Ford GPW Military Jeep. Buick V6 with overdrive. Not currently running. CA registration PNO.”
The tub is rough, but maybe there’s something here someone can use?
https://boise.craigslist.org/pts/d/boise-1942-jeep-willys-mb-tub-and/6787653913.html
“Selling the tub and fenders for a 1942 Jeep Willy’s MB.
They are not in the best shape, but not too bad considering they went through WWII.
They would be good for parts or candidates for a build. I was planning on using for a build, but I need the space for other projects. No title.”
