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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”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $300.
The price is good. It has rhino liner on it.
“Willy’s CJ3B Topper with functioning doors and rear hatch. The exterior has been coated with black “Rhino Hide””
Could be some value here given the half cab.
https://rmn.craigslist.org/pts/d/eyota-1955-jeep-cj5-non-runner/6797322145.html
“1955 Jeep CJ5 NON RUNNER
4cyl Gas Engine
T90 3spd Manual Trans Lock Out Hubs
Half Cab Plow Mount (No Plow)
Frame Is Broke on Passenger Rear
I Don’t Have Title ( Still Working With Previous Owner)
Dahl Trucks Eyota Mn”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
“1957 Jeep FC170 Pick Up
2 Wheel drive
Cummings 4BT Diesel with adaptor
New GM 400 Turbo Transmission
Lincoln 9″ Rear end
4 Wheel disc
New fuel system
Brakes are plumbed and new
New Cab Mounts
Sand blasted painted frame / painted
Body painted flat red (hot rod)
New front shocks
Have windshield
Have dash”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $10,000
(08/21/2013) Looks like the windshield bends at the cowl. Not quite stock, looks solid.
“This is a 1946 Willys Jeep. I have the stock wheels that also go with this jeep . I have either restored, replaced or rebuilt all parts on this jeep.The steering is manual on this also.”
UPDATE: Price now $1500.
(12/04/2018) It’s a project that includes a Kelly Hardtop.
https://porthuron.craigslist.org/cto/d/emmett-1964-cj3b-high-hood-jeep-willys/6784024123.html
“I have a 1964 jeep willies cj3b. It’s a 4cylinder 3spd twin stick transferscase. I have a clean green title that does match the frame numbers. Hard top, hard doors, many many boxes of parts. Almost everything but the tub, hood and fenders. 1500$ a great start to a good project.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/10/2018) Runs. Drain holes filled.
https://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/d/crivitz-1953-willys-cj3b-jeep/6781830103.html
“Selling my ’53 Willys Jeep. It has new tires including the spare, all new brakes which includes lines, hoses wheel cylinders and linings. New cap, rotor, points and condenser. Runs great and can be driven down the road legally. I have an clean title for it as well. I changed the oil recently with a synthetic oil and now it smokes on accel which it never did before ( honestly). I will change back to 10w30 and hopefully it will stop.. The body tub is rusted on the floor pans other than that it looks respectable driving down the road. Its primary use is on our property for hunting and baiting. Moving on to a UTV so I can keep up on the weekends with the neighbors. Text me if you have any questions. I have another hood that was used and the new fuel tank straps and sender which I haven’t installed. That goes along with it as well.”
This vintage GI Joe commercial includes a real jeep and jeep driver who attests to GI Joe’s accuracy.
The May/June 1960 issue of the California Highway and Public Works department periodical included an article of a survey of the Sierra Highway that included a CJ-5 and a wagon.
http://libraryarchives.metro.net/DPGTL/Californiahighways/chpw_1960_mayjun.pdf
Carl shared this photo of a jeep garage that he said was making the rounds on Linked-In. I have too many tools and not enough organization (or wall space) to do this. And, I can’t let Ann see this or she’ll start organizing my tools on walls!!
Runs?
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/llano-jeep-willys/6798309083.html
“1947 Jeep Willys. Call or text for further information”
Needs a starter at the very least. The driver’s side door area has been cut.
https://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/d/west-memphis-1950-jeep-willys-cj3/6790506108.html
“The starters gone out, will need to be rebuilt unless you can find one. I just don’t have the time to put anymore work into her. Had the starter rebuilt last year and I’m just not in it with insuring a vehicle to drive around my neighborhood now that I don’t live in the country, Really fun machine to drive around and I’ve had great memory’s in this little Willy’s but it’s time for a toy that’s a little newer. Top speed is about 45 miles an hour, 4x4s and lockers work just fine, it’s been sitting since November.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
Might be worth a look.
“Rebuilt 4 cyl flathead
Replaced wiring harness – with original style
Replaced brakes & brakes lines
Converted to 12 volt
4 w/d high & low operates as should
3 speed trans
Replaced clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing
New glass windshield
New gas tank
32×11.50×15 tires”
