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UPDATE **SOLD** Was $5000. Includes what appears to be a Porter & Reed top.
(12/08/2018) It’s a project.
“1945 Willy’s Jeep project. Lots of good parts or builder original motor turns over and sounds good but doesn’t run.
No title and hasn’t been registered for over 10 years. Has a great hard top and doors all aluminum.”
UPDATE: Thanks to Blaine for locating a video and some pics!! The below video appeared on this website:
Below is a brochure for Villa Gesell, a resort city founded by Don Carlos Gesell. The brochure was posted to this page, one that includes many pictures, some with jeeps. That could be Don Carlos himself in the driver’s seat of the jeep, but I can’t possibility say it.
This shows Don Carlo’s former jeep. The buyer of it is seated in the jeep. More information here.
Original Post 12/31/2018: Moncholo Deniz shared these pics of a monument to Don Carlos Gesell, founder of Villa Gesell in Argentina (map & history). The monument includes his dog Fifi. Not sure why the sculpture had to include a shovel in the top bow holders.
I tried to locate pics of Don Carlos in a CJ-2A, but couldn’t find any online.
These aren’t pristine, but still interesting.
View all the information on ebay
“RARE CJ Jeep Golden Eagle Collectible playing cards Complete Set including BOTH Jokers.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $5500.
(02/10/2018) Looks ready for camping and exploring.
“1952 M38 with 1960 buick V6,
Winch, Arizona title and tags current.
Looking for cash ir trade for older full size truck, bronco, blazer, CJ 7
No boats, no bikes, no BS”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/21/2018) Appears to have a replacement body, along with a fiberglass Bobcat hood.
https://boise.craigslist.org/ctd/d/emmett-1951-jeep-willys/6780451198.html
“1951 Jeep Willys ( Title a 1978 ) 4×4, 4cly. engine, warn overdrive, 11″ brakes, tilt $12500.”
Has a government plate on the dash. Is that a modified slat grille or is it a customs one? I can’t tell for sure.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/fiddletown-restored-willys-flatfender/6780889272.html
“i have this really clean willys that has been completely gone through. boxed frame, large fuel tank , cherry body, stock motor, rebuilt 3 spd, and dana 18. all new brakes, cable clutch[easy push], chevy manual steering [super easy], stock diffs and gearing, taller tires. large view windsheild, new wiring, much more. runs good. basically stock running gear and upgraded everything else.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Runs.
“Willys CJ-2A 1949 4 cil, 4×4, good body newer suspention tilt wheel new seats runs very good.”
It’s listed as a 1945, but I don’t see anything specific to that year left on it.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/silver-springs-1945-willys-jeep/6781627703.html
“1945 Willy’s – Farm Jeep
PTO Winch, runs good, clean title
Calls only. $4500.00”
Looks in good shape.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/d/south-lyon-1942-ford-gpw-jeep-willys-mb/6770301653.html
“This 1942 Ford GPW is a great daily driver. Runs and drives like a dream and is very reliable. No rust. Engine was rebuilt in 2017 and has about 400 miles on it. Running 6 Volts. Tires are like new. Well maintained. New rebuilt distributor. Canvas top included. Extras: NOS oil pan with gasket, ignitor, main light switch, dimmer switch, various spare parts.”
Lots of work done, plenty left.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/tacoma-1954-willys-highnose-jeep/6782976336.html
“Mid restoration 1954 Highnose Willys Jeep with very little required to complete.
Vortec 4.3L Hydraulic Motor with new Distributor and Starter
SM465 Transmission
New Dana Differential
New Brakes, Suspension, Radiator, custom fabricated bumpers front and rear, new glass, steering box and much more.
2 sets of new wheels and tires including the oe style and 17″ XD matte black with 35″ Nitto Tires, including spares
New fuel tank, sending unit and fuel lines
New seats and belts
Doors, canvass top and sides
Gauges, headlamps, led tailights as well as a complete wire harness are all new
New tailgate and hood as well as a hand fabricated custom roll cage”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $2500.
Travis shared these parts for sale.
“This is a complete Jeep body with a title. The body is originally from Walck’s 4 Wheel Drive. The tailgate, windshield and hood are all stamped with “WILLYS”. Everything is in great shape.
The tub, fenders, tailgate and grill will fit a CJ-2A or CJ-3A. The windshield is for a CJ-2A only. The soft top will fit a CJ-2A or MB WWII Jeep. The roll cage will fit the CJ-2A, CJ-3A and MB and the roll cage will fit inside the soft top.
The tub has been modified. It has a Tuffy glove box. The wheel wells have been cut for larger tires (will fit up to 35″ tires) and the firewall retrofitted with a Wrangler YJ hanging pedal assembly allowing the use of a hydraulic clutch and power hydraulic brakes. The steering column is from a 1966 Chevy C10 pickup with an integral turn signal switch. The glove box, hanging pedal assembly, clutch cylinder, brake cylinder and steering column all come with the tub.
I will part it out for the prices below or sell it all together for $2500 or best offer.
Please note the soft top is draped over roll cage and not mounted to the tub. This is why it looks wrinkly.
Grill – $100
Fender, Left – $140
Fender, Right $140
Hood – $240
Windshield – $260
Tub – $780
Used Tailgate – $60
New Tailgate – $220
Fuel Tank, Plastic – $80
Soft top, Bestop Tigertop – $720
Roll Cage (fits inside soft top) – $360 “
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250.
” Willys L-head four cylinder engine was removed from a Willys Jeep CJ3A. This will also fit in the CJ2A, M38, WWII MB and GPW, and some early Willys Wagons and Trucks. This one has been in dry storage for about a decade. It used to turn over years ago while it was in the shed, but I can’t seem to get it to turn over at the moment, and I don’t want to force it. R
emoving the head, I see what looks to be normal wear to the cylinder bores with a slight ridge on the top, and the pistons are currently at 0.040 over, meaning that it can still be machined out to 0.060 when rebuilt. It has a Jasper Factory remanufactured engine tag on the side of it, so it had received a rebuild at some time in the past. No signs of cracks or damage on the block, but I do see that the exhaust manifold does have a large crack. The intake looks to be in good condition. Will include everything shown, plus I may also have a working starter and an untested generator to include with it as well. Please let me know if you have any questions.”
No pics provided.
https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/d/fort-collins-1948-willys-jeep/6781479775.html
“Project Jeep
No time to finish
Body is currently in primer”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
(08/15/2018) It’s worth a look, though a new roll bar is in order.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/spokane-willys-52/6780653823.html
“Complete rebuild on original Inline 4 from a professional which costs $2,000, rebuilt transmission, new carburetor, fuel tank and pump, new 12 volt wiring and lights, new starter, alternator, water pump, radiator, and many other parts.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/14/2018) Gas tank may have been moved to the cargo area. P# provided, but no description.
https://boise.craigslist.org/ctd/d/emmett-1946-willys/6771966528.html
Gayland spotted this one. It might have a dent at the top, but otherwise looks to be a good price.
https://houston.craigslist.org/pts/d/willis-hard-top-and-doors-for-jeep/6775410580.html
“CJ6 Jeep Parts – (Hard Top and Doors)
***O R I G I N A L***
– 2 doors with glass and all parts needed for installation on your own Jeep
– Hard Top has some rust, but can easily bring it back to life”
This one-page article was published in the February 1947 issue of Mechanix Magazine.
No mention as to location for this image.
View all the information on eBay
“1945 Press Photo a soldier in his combat gear poses beside his jeep. This is an original press photo. A J.W. in front of his jeep. Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 08-13-1945.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8900.
Looks in good shape.
“1950 CJ3A.
New top.
New fuel tank.
New exhaust.
Rebuilt steering box.
Buick 225 V6 Oddfire engine.
High output HEI distributor.
Roll cage.
BFG All Terrain 33×12.50Rx15lt
Dana 14 transmission.
Dana 18 transfer case with new overdrive.
Front lockouts.
Front brake upgrade, stops great.
Tow bar.
No cracks in windshield.
Side steps.
Tool compartment intact.
No rust.
No salt damage.
Cover.
Just taken out of storage.
Only about 26,000 made in 1950.
$8900
Can be see in Grand Rapids after Jan. 6”
Has lots of updates.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/rancho-cucamonga-4×4-jeep-willy/6781861648.html
“Up for sale is a Classic 1946 Jeep Willy, 302 Motor, cam, 4 barrel Holley carb, long tube headers, 3 speed with overdrive, low and high gears, transfer case , Detroit lockers front and rear inland empire driveshaft, flowmasters, winch, 33’s BF Goodrich, 15×12 wheels”
UPDATE: Still Available.
Has a center seat and a Sears halftop.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/lake-stevens-1953-willys-cj3amiles/6773363931.html
“1953 Willy’s CJ3A, 60,000 original Miles, very rare factory half-cab hardtop, bikini top and half doors, F134 four cylinder engine runs good.
Needs brakes and a new clutch, windshield wipers don’t work. New fuel tank, fuel lines, hoses, electronic ignition, starter & solenoid, and water pump.
This Jeep has been in my family since it was new. It was handed down to my father, then to me last year. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Has potential.
“Willys MB army jeep , slat grill minimal rust , pretty firm on price will consider partial trade for 1919 Browning or BAR , I have an early small distributer engine that goes with it . This is all American genuine steel not repo. These jeeps are getting extremely hard to find,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
(12/17/2018) Seems solid.
“1948 Willys in good shape for the age. Needs a new battery.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/05/2018) This ought to interest someone.
https://greenbay.craigslist.org/snw/d/ellison-bay-1948-willys-jeep-on-arps/6762917634.html
“1948 Willy’s Jeep on arps half tracks, on of a kind conversion, steers by two brake levers locking out either side, can spin circles on itself, 3 speed, newer idler tires, will go through 2 ft of water. Flat head four cylinder, spun a main bearing, pulled motor, had everything repaired, crank turned, new bearings, just needs to be reassembled.”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $3500.
Listed as a 1948 CJ-2A, it looks more like a CJ-3A.
“Fixer upper but body in good condition.”
