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This has some interesting mods, such as a gauge swap and the steering wheel swap (Hudson?). It also appears to have full floating rear hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7714560545227910/
“1958 Willy’s Jeep Army Surplus. In running condition, new tires, new upholstery, manual and freshly painted rims. Selling as is! In my opinion, this is an incredible fixer-upper! Serious offers only and no scams. Ready for purchase today!”
This item ships from Wildenberg Parts in the Netherlands.
View all the information on eBay
“Up for sale…
A very rare opportunity.
A NOS Shielded ignition and 12V conversion kit.
Includes all the shielded parts for under the hood.
12V crank pulley
12V Waterpump pulley
12V V Belt.
12V Generator bracket
All the bolts, brackets, condensors, nuts etc.
These do not come up for sale this complete.
Parts might show surface rust due long storage.”
Seems worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/835668236472205/permalink/7372209462818017/
“1959 FC170. New tires. All glass in truck. Ran it daily till transmission went out last month. All other running gear was good. Clear SC title.
Needs body work. Harleyville, SC”
No battery, so unclear if this runs or how long it has been sitting. That said, the seller is correct. This a pretty stock jeep with a Koeng hardtop. The rear passenger quarter panel does have some bondo.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1272651170094107
“I have this CLEAN old barn find jeep for sale. 100% original EVERYTHING with exception of old repaint. UNMOLESTED JEEP! 1959 cj5 w/original ohv drivetrain w/ hardtop since new. 20,325 verifiable original miles ! $4500 Texas title jeep! Possible trade trades trading”
This might be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/912232980425107
“1949 Willy’s overland pu. Very original, New brake master/wheel cyls Runs well Some bondo and repairs to floors. Overall good condition”
Seller writes, “.. it runs but new carburetor so it dies without gas …” … don’t they all die without gas? Note the lack of hood latches, bench seat and custom windshield.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1170127624372991
“1953 willy’s jeep cj-3b. Clean title up to date tag with paperwork it runs but new carburetor so it dies without gas. It has been converted to a 12volt system and too a electric fuel pump. upgrades include -New 12v battery -New electric fuel pump -New starter solenoid -New fuel lines -New carburetor -New starter haven’t got installed but i will before you pick it up -New plugs have not installed yet -new oil change.”
UPDATE: Priced dropped to $3600.
(10/07/2023) The back of this has been extended. This *might* have late model Free-Lock hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2313389025525065
“1947 WILLYS JEEP CJ2A RUNS GOOD, NEW 235/75/15 TRACTION TIRES,NEW STARTER, NEW MASTER CYL. Needs more brake work. $3900. WILL NOT RESPOND TO IS THIS AVAILABLE! Possible trade for small truck or ROKON TRAILBREAKER”
It sounds like it is a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1591453764997209
“Nice little Willy’s has a 350 V-8 in it 4 sticks with PTO start of a great project cash talks! Trades?”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
(11/02/2023) This needs some work, but might be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/855094392892760
“1953 Willys 453-GB2. Has run recently. Built by my father from a variety of mismatched parts. Needs brakes, tires and battery. I also have an extra radiator, tie rods, starter, and all the dash gauges and lights to go with it. Clean title. Located in Boise/Nampa idaho”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/25/2023) One of the commenters on this Facebook ad noted that he has photos from when this went into service in San Diego.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/891219169191995
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/07/2023) This has a column shift and what look to be Kelly hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/207700728864900
“1946 jeep Willy’s project car. It was running when I parked four years ago. I took a par slowly but I don’t have time to finish it. My loss your gain. I’ll include all the new parts I got for it. $3300 obo (no trades no codes no scams)”
The May 1958 issue of Jeep News was only four pages, but the marketing managed to pack in some interesting tidbits. On page one the company discussed the new 3/4 mechanical mule-like prototype. Included is a pic of a model; I wonder what happend to the model? Also on page one, in the lower right of the page is a story about Hugh Smith purposefully driving a jeep through a garage wall to save his brother from a burning garage.
Page two features several FCs, but the one that looks the most interesting (to me) is the unit with the “Samp-O-Rama” traveling meat counter built for Armour and Company in Atlanta.
Page three has a few DJ-3As. Page four features a story about Mr. S. W. Christie, whose contracting company owned 24 jeeps. Despite all the jeeps he owned, he decided to build his young boys a toy jeep of their own.
Because the May 1958 issue was so short, I figured it made sense to include the July 1958 Jeep News issue, which is also short at only six pages. I guess some folks at Willys Motors took some time off during the summer of 1958?
Page one explains some of the improvements made to the new line of Forward Control Jeeps. Page three includes multiple photos of the rare Leveloader FC. Page five shows a couple FCs that were customized to meet particular needs. Page six covers the Jeep Roadeo races in Yakima.
John shared this former CJ-5 that was setup as a camper model.
https://allentown.craigslist.org/pts/d/easton-1970-jeep-cj5-225-buick-v6-warn/7697881943.html
“70 Jeep CJ5. Runs and drives. Currently tagged antique and tag is transferable to new owner if here in Pa. Factory 225 Buick V6 mated to a t-14 3 speed with Warn Overdrive. Factory 4.88 gears. Has a SSBC disk brake conversion for front brakes. Jeep does have rot in the floors but frame looks good. I can get as many pictures as necessary. Jeep has a cool story as it was originally built as a camper. Google “CJ5 Camper” and you will see it. 6 1/2 foot Meyer Power Angle snowplow. Nice 30 inch mud tires with matching spare. Snow is coming! Any questions feel free to ask!”
UPDATE: Price has dropped to $135.
Blaine shared this lighter and ashtray from Baier. This one seems to be one of the more common ones, with no map on top. Compare it with these twohttp://www.ewillys.com/2020/11/24/baier-jeep-lighters-sold-on-ebay/#more-400806 or this one http://www.ewillys.com/2011/01/08/a-flatfender-ashtray-and-lighter-woods-cross-ut-80/. And here is a list of all the ones I’ve documented: http://www.ewillys.com/?s=baier
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/atq/d/gresham-wwii-germany-ges-gesch-willys/7692050573.html
“Vintage WWII GERMANY GES-GESCH Willys JEEP Petrol Lighter & Ashtray Trailer. Very cool, made of aluminum with rubber tires. Under the top you would have kept your cigarettes. Measures 9 inch in length and stands 3 1/8 tall.”
This eight-page issue of Willys News is the last “Willys News”. In March of 1958, the name was changed to “Jeep News”, though under the banner the “Willys Motors, Inc.” moniker remains unchanged over subsequent years.
The first page makes a reference to a commercial that ran in 1958 highlighting the new M-274 Mechanical Mule. I tried to find that commercial on YouTube, but didn’t have any success.
Pages two and three is dominated by dealer news. Pages four and five covers the use of jeep vehicles by ATT and its affiliates. Page six features an article on the new Sacramento Jeep Club. Page seven is a potpourri of stories, while page eight discusses “wetter water” and its use with jeeps against red ants.
The seller from whom I bought a bunch of issues of Jeep News has just listed the remainder he has. Most are 1960 or later, many I’ve never seen for sale.
This 1959 Jeep commercial was run during the Maverick TV show (and probably other places, too).
This one has a very “grain-ular” design.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2005745376447437/
“Fully restored 1948 Willy. Everything works like new. Ford engine, New tires etc. Ready for take off. Come take willy for a drive”
Looks like this includes a good selection of documents.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/618400816924398
“1984 Veep/Jeep Hadley Engineering in California. All Manuals and Brochures. Collectors Item. Just Out of 20 Year Storage. Better than a Side by Side. New 1915cc Motor, Empi 44 Carbs, Empi Big Valve Head’s, Cam, Deep Oil Sump. Oil Pump/Filter. Serpentine Belt. Starter, Brakes, Disc Front, Type 3 Drums. Coil over Shocks. Rear Air Shocks. Bus Shifter. VDO Gauges. Marathon Baja Wheel’s. Radial Snow Tire’s. Original Seats Full Top. 2 Extra Doors. Roll Bar. Custom Frame. Storage Under Front Hood No Rust. Tow Bar. Needs few Thing’s Finished $7,500.00
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,250.
Looks solid, though this might have a coating on the exterior (see the fender pic).
“1949 Willys CJ3A. 4 cylinder Go Devil. Amazing shape lots of extras. Engine rebuilt. Compression 120 all cylinders. Transmission works perfect new seals and pinions. Locking front hubs. Rebuilt shifters. Brand new clutch. Over $10k in receipts. If it needed replaced or fixed I did it: New bearings all 4 corners. New master cylinder. New brakes. Manila Rope. Shovel and Axe. Rebuilt stearing box. Electronic distributor and one extra. Complete rewire to 12 volt. New starter. New Alternator, New horn. New Air box. New gas tank and sender. All new gauges. New seats and belts front and rear. New tires and powder coated wheels. New parking brake. i have a bimini top. mileage unknown but running gear is in great shape. Lots of extras included.”
Likely a chevy chassis of some kind.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1898580027204471
“48 jeep on 80 jeep frame 350/400 with good top and doors. Chevy 4wd, New calipers. Runs good. Stops good. Drive ready. $6000. Would consider trade on 30’s – 50’s trucks.”
Listed as a 1941, it’s unclear how much WWII is here. The chassis looks to be 2A or later. Has some creative updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/253121400483274/
“This is an old original Army willy’s completely restored to brand new with led headlights, nice music system and new diesel engine. Very rare to find and won’t last very long.”
This looks to be a Beck hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1804300683355030
“Steel CJ3A Hard Top and Doors. Looks like everything is there. A little rough, but overall it’s pretty solid.”
Only the one pic provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2624317251052357
“Two jeeps one is 1952 military the other is 1948 civilian both have original motors that will run but need work to drive want to trade for 4×4 four wheeler what you got”
