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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: This was originally published November 03, 2013.
Here’s another testimonial, this time from Willys of Providence, Inc.
Bill shared this nice looking Jeepster. The front bumper could use some chrome, but otherwise this looks real nice.
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/d/montclair-1967-jeep-jeepster-commando/7684995758.html
“Is it a classic Bronco? No it’s a classic Jeepster Commando!
Rare Deluxe model with 3 speed stick shift, selectable 4×4, power hydraulic top, factory continental kit with spare wheel, towing hitch and Deluxe 2 tone white and teal interior.
I’ve just spent thousands servicing the transmission. Rebuilt with new parts.
Selectable 4wd and freewheeling hubs.
Deluxe wheels.
New soft top in white vinyl with all padding and seals.
New hydraulic package with pistons and piping replaced. New roof switch.
Powerful Buick (Dauntless) V6 motor starts and runs well. Engine has been painted.
This truck is in a staggeringly beautiful aquamarine metallic teal with white accents. The chrome is in good shape and the floors are rust free.
Just needs surfboards and a new owner!”
This looks like a Traveller to me.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/840851330818311/
“1963 Willys Overland Jeep Panel 4×4. Powered by 350 SBC w/ 350 automatic transmission. Dana 44s. Brand new 15×10 Pro Comp rims and 33” Wild Peaks. New brakes, gaskets, fluids, fuel pump, trans cooler and electric fan. Interior is all black with a nice custom headliner 8/10. Body is super straight. Paint is not perfect but still looks great. Open to trade/cash. Also have a 1962 VW Beetle. Make offer for both. Open to K5 Blazer, VW Bus, Type 3 or classic car / truck ?? Clean Ca. title in my name.”
This may well be the 1953 M-38A1C variant due to the location of the spare tire on the cowl and the leftover holes on the passenger side for the gas can carrier. See comparison pic here: https://web.archive.org/web/20210609015433/http://www.m38a1.com/images/models/C_Model/38a1c_h.jpg
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“Additional info added 10/8, see below Engine sn: MD80350 and info explaining the possible reason for the Tailgate opening and the location of the side spare tire vs rear location for this model year.
Nearly an entirely original M38A1
This M38A1 came out of the military and was previously a civil defense rig which explains the side decal and the yellow paint.
Cruises 50+ mph on the highway.
Rev 10/8/23: Upon further research, I found a little info that could explain the Tailgate opening and the reason for why the spare tire location is different, read the article in the link below. Some jeeps had a mounted gun. Might also explain why it doesn’t have the rear seat.
https://cj3b.info/Siblings/MD.html
Looking this M38A1 closer, the Tailgate opening appears to be factory it has olive Drab paint and rounded bends vs rough cut saw marks. Then the 2 pieces of “C” channel were welded in later to hold the Tailgate.
The side mounted spare appears to be factory with all of the appropriate brackets and hardware.
-Engine s/n: MD80350 stamping near water pump
-tag behind seat is present but covered with yellow paint that isn’t easily removed chemical removal attempted but abrasive removal hasn’t been tried due to concerns of damaging the tag.
-Clean title – licensed in North Dakota
-VIN tag states 10/53
-Title states 1954
-Runs and Drives
-Functional brakes that work but pull to one side when applied.
-Nearly original 24 Volt electrical system, the only thing I am aware of that was changed over is the ignition coil, it has 2 – 12 VDC coils in parallel, and the aftermarket blinkers.
-Good glass
-Very solid vehicle with only surface rust, no serious rot.
-Solid underseat toolbox as shown in pictures
-Yellow paint condition is poor and was likely applied by the civil defense with a paint brush, however it did a great job protecting this vehicle for many years.
-Vacuum wipers are currently non functional.
-All gauges work with the exception of the fuel gauge, stuck on full.
-Tailgate is not original.
-Fairly straight sheet metal, Front bumper and passenger fender have the most significant dents as shown in pictures.
-Engine bay is original olive Drab green and very clean as shown
-Black out lights included, condition unknown
-Working parking brake
-Tires are aged and 2 have slow leaks
Disclaimer:
Vehicle is as is / where is, no warranty expressed or implied, buyer is responsible for getting Vehicle inspection performed and buyer is responsible for shipping. Clean title is available, no keys included, non required.
Vehicle is located in Hankinson ND 58041.
Seller will assist in loading if needed.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/30/2023) Looks solid with a few updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2184897448374112
“Runs and drives great. You can drive this rig in parades or cruise in the evening. All original look with axe/shovel. Rare M1 windshield gun rack. The tires are original type, matching spare and tow bar on front. Very solid jeep…needs nothing! During World War II, Jeep could not keep up with the demand needed during the campaign, so Ford contracted with the government to make 300,000 Ford GPW Jeeps using Jeep parts and design. Own a Piece of History!”
Runs and drives, but needs brake work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1747964092335321/
“Only trade considered would be a quad. No motorcycles, or other projects. I have lots of projects already. 1960 Jeep Willys Patina look Clean/clear title in hand Newer used tires New carb 2023 battery New ignition Just serviced fuel tank Runs and drives No Brakes Tow bar on front bumper so you can easily hook up to a ball hitch and tow home. Plenty of rust (floor will need replaced) You can literally buy the whole body including hood for $3,149 from Summit Racing. Rear main seal leaks and possibly drive shaft seal. (Both easy and cheap fixes)”
Looks like it has a Pinto engine.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/876429487092601/
“1951 Willys M38. Has a Ford engine in it but the rest of the drivetrain is original. Was going to restore this one but don’t have the time. Does not have a title as the PO got it at an auction and recieved a CJ2A title. Paint is partially removed from the body with only small amount of surface rust. Sat in a shed for years. If this ad is up, it’s still available. Asking $2,000.”
This has a Kelly half cab and does look pretty solid, but I don’t see the comps supporting the price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1789445401509058/
“Jeep Gladiator CJ6, V6 Engine, Myers elec. Plow, heater. Defroster, Passenger seat, Kelly Half Cab, truck base. In great condition for its age. RUNS, NEEDS EXHAUST PARTS INSTALLED. USE AS IS OR RESTORE. WE’VE CHECKED ON PRICING, SETTLED ON $11,000”
Seller wants it gone. If truly a 1957, then it is a standard DJ-3A, as the Gala/Surrey weren’t introduced until 1959.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/259283013730991/
“Dropping the price! Want it gone, have to pick up another car and need room on my trailer. Correction 1957 Jeep dj3a.(gala )(surrey) (Not 1946 Jeep cj2). Update 10/28/23 dmv paperwork is being processed and new vin being issued. Just waiting for verification by chp. Model is dj3a and 1957 year of production. These jeeps were also called the surrey model which were used at hotels and resorts. Ive added some pictures of what restored ones can look like. Good project for rat rod, hot rod, restoration or something unique. What you see is what you get. Has a 327 chevy motor but I don’t know if it runs. My uncle had it for several years before he passed away. Selling only no trades. Selling with Bill of sale.$1600 obo. This jeep is 2wd.”
This is a rolling chassis with a replacement body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1044767176561190
“1946 Jeep rolling project wit lockers up front and upgraded axels in rear set up for a small block ford has gas tank and I do have the tailgate just not pictured pretty straight body don’t know the history but what you see is what you get selling AS IS to many projects just trying to down size $1,500 price is OBO no title bill of sale only, I do have another Jeep frame from same year abouts with stock everything but has a 327 Chevy engine with trans $1,500 OBO willing to sell as package deal 3000 OBO no title both will come with bill of sale”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.
This is number 11434. Pic was taken prior to complete disassembly.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6512725745472490
“Completely apart…..tub in decent shape, fenders, hood, tailgate, window all look pretty good……no running gear, stock diffs. Frame sandblasted….rudimentary start on new front rails which were damaged. Have VIN plate & California registration.$2000 firm”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/072/023) Runs and includes the trailer. The jeep is rough.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/197473296318595
“IT DOES INDEED RUN!!! Extra T90 transmission. NO BRAKES. Needs a lot of body work. *PRICE INCLUDES TRAILER”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000.
Thanks to Brian for sharing this one. It shouldn’t last long.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ-2A and trailer. 21,000 miles! Floors and frame are solid. It’s been stored inside pretty much its entire life. Was parked in 2009, hasn’t been moved since. As close to completely original as you can get.”
The seller listed a $12k price, but it sounds like it is just a best offer scenario. Thanks to Bill for sharing.
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/rocky-hill-1955-jeep-willys-pick-up/7687036664.html
“PARTIALLY RESTORED JEEP PICK UP TRUCK. NO WINDSHIELD OR SEATS YET. SEATS ARE AVAILABLE.
THE MOTOR IS A BUICK MAYBE 8 CYLINDER. I WILL ASK MY HUSBAND TO BE SURE. IT IS JUST TAKING THE PERSON THAT STARTED THIS PROJECT TOO LONG TO FINISH IT. HE STARTED IN MARCH AND I HAVE PAID FOR PARTS AND PAINT, ETC.”
UPDATE: Andy pointed out an unusual Ramsey data plate on this rig. Anyone seen another one like it?
Steve shared this running CJ-5 with a dual PTO and plow.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/d/easton-1963-willys-jeep-cj5-snowplow/7677429252.html or https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/944104280406315
“1963 Jeep CJ5 old plow jeep. Runs and drives but has zero brakes. PA paperwork in hand. Rare Ramsey dual Outlet PTO for front and rear winches or Farm implements. Power take off does work. Jeep gas tank rotted out a few years ago. Is running off of a small tractor gas tank under the hood. Does need lots of metal work as there’s not much floor left. Frame seems solid. Plow works good.”
The first few pages of this twelve-page issue cover the introduction of the Tornado engine. For some reason, there’s a small portion of page 3-4 that’s been cut out. I’m not exactly sure why. Page five highlights a row of FCs delivered to the New Jersey Turnpike, while another article discusses Mrs. Delta Burrece’s use of four jeeps to deliver aid tosome Cherokee Indians. Page eight introduces the movie “Magic Tide“, which included a Surrey. The movie was a featurette that seems to have disappeared into obscurity. Page nine shares more information on Kentucky nurses, something covered by these news articles I originally shared in 2018 (or see post below). On page twelve is an article about jeeps operating on a Hawaiian Ranch.
The Frontier Nursing Service in one of their jeeps.
Thanks to Bus for spotting this interesting story. Stared in 1925 by Mary Breckinridge, the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) provided healthcare to rural folks in Kentucky. At first, horses and saddlebags helped them gain access to remote areas, but during WWII the group turned to jeeps. As these photos show, over the years FNS used a variety of different jeeps. There is even a 1931 documentary about the group (with additional information here):
In the late 1930s Edsel Ford donated a reconditioned Model A to the Service, which Mary named Henrietta. Several years later Ford replaced Henrietta with Henrietta II, a jeep. At some point the FNS secured another jeep, a WWII jeep Mary named “Jane”, named for a benefactor Clara “Jane” Ford”.
According to the Henry Ford website, this jeep was “Jane”.
The newest issue of the Dispatcher Magazine arrived yesterday. In it, Peter Gebhardt shared his restored FC-170; Francisco Diaz provides more info about Spanish Viasa vehicles, specifically the Vans, and Steve Serrao shares his X-98 clone build, plus more!
UPDATE: **SOLD**.
The Transport Company out of California manufactured some aftermarket jeep parts during the latter 1940s, including a lift, a hydraulic pack, and more. This is a very rare Jeep & Tractor Power Pack.
Jonathan shared this amusing ad for a DJ-5.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d/walnut-for-sale-1978-jeep-dj-5f-the/7687293297.html
“Are you tired of the mundane, the ordinary, and the left-hand drive? Say no more! Feast your eyes on the majestic masterpiece that is our 1978 Jeep DJ-5F – the four-wheeled unicorn of the postal world!
✨ Features that will make you the talk of the town:
-Dazzling bronze color, because why settle for silver or gold when you can be bronze-tastic!
-Right-hand drive, because the left side is so last century.
-Equipped with a majestic horse hood ornament – because every Jeep dreams of being a stallion.
-Sliding doors for that extra touch of VIP entry (or exit).
-No AC, but fear not! We’ve included a small fan on the dashboard for your breezy delight.
🔧 Mechanical Mysteries:
-Currently not running, but don’t let that stop your adventure! It ran strong when parked, like a marathon runner taking a nap.
-Easy to work on – even your grandma’s poodle could fix it (if it had opposable thumbs).
-Planned Non-Operation Status with no back fees – it’s practically on a postal vacation, sunbathing in the driveway.
💰 Price Tag:
For the low, low cost of $2,725, you can be the proud owner of this one-of-a-kind postal chariot. Who needs a luxury sedan when you can have a bronze beauty with a fan?
🎉 Act fast before this horse-powered dream machine gallops away into someone else’s driveway! Email me now and make all your postal fantasies come true.
HAHA – Bonus points if you bring carrots for the horse hood ornament! 🥕🐴”
This eight-page-issue starts with jeeps at the Chicago Show (see page 2 for a wide-photo of the display). As part of my thoughts for a jeep museum, I envisioned a world in the center of a circular room (sort of like what is shown in the front page pic below) and rope attached between the earth, pointing to where a manufacturer was located, and the the other end of the rope connecting to the wall with images and pics related. Then, for more topical related items (such as the jeep’s use with coffee in Colombia) there would be smaller strings connecting the spot on the planet with information on the wall. The northern hemisphere would be on a second floor and the southern hemisphere on the first floor. In my head it works, lol.
Page three has a reference about an FC that was taken to Alaska by Wells M. Fox and his sister Mrs. Leo J. Miller.
Pages four and five have many dealer references.
Pages six, seven, and eight show off a variety of jeep uses, including a tram setup pulled by an FC-170 with front wheel drive only. There were two of these trams made.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Looks like a good price.
“1961 Willys Jeep, CJ3B. Runs and drives perfectly. Hurricane f engine, original 3 speed. Located in Blythe, CA but will bring it home for the new buyer. DM if interested”
Sounds like this was used by the owners daughters.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1383447189195289
“Junior Jeep Funny Car. Tig welded chromoly chassis by Hartman Racing and Fabrication Aluminum Jeep funny car style body (Currently wrapped, but painted blue underneath) Carbon fiber funny car seat 700cc 2 cylinder/2 stroke Arctic Cat snowmobile engine (stock) Wilwood disc brake Stiletto dragster rack and pinion steering Ellington Chassis and Machining billet spindles Skat Trak rear paddles on DWT wheels Direct Drive spindle mount wheels with 2 sets of tires for the front (knobby and smoothies) Remote Start with Lithium battery Will fit a driver up to about 5’4″ without changing the cage. 17″ shoulder hoop I will include any extra parts I have along with the remote starter. Best ETs: 4.99 @ Brookville 5.18 @ Cleves 5.3X @ Silverback (can throttle stop for the 5.50 limit)”
Tom shared this nice looking late model Jeepster Commando with a few mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1063135501352233
“Unique and fun vehicle! Unknown miles on it; drives great. Heat works; 304 V8 engine, 400 turbo automatic transmission, Dana 20 transfer case.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $21,000.
Looks race ready.
“Sand jeep , has aluminum head 383 ,13.3 to 1 compression , all roller , billet 4 bolt main block , Callie crankshaft , and rods , forged pistons , cohen power glide transmission with trans break , 5000 stall , dana 60 rear end , full polished bead lock wheels , rear has like new comp cut 20.00 paddles aluminum radiator , electric water pump , power rack and pinion , all new fox shocks , new paint , heated suspension seats , auto meter gauges , 4 wheel disk breaks , great dune jeep and go racing anytime , runs 4.5 on the track very easy to drive”
