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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.
This looks to be a good price on a complete DJ-3A axle setup.
“Front axle out of a 58 willys 2wd dj3. This is a direct bolt in for cj2 and cj3 jeeps if you are wanting to convert your jeep to 2wd. Easy way to buld a lsx sleeper jeep. Also have a full set of wheels for it. Prefer texts. If you are texting from an area code other than 316 add willys to your reply.”
These photos appeared in the 2008 book HEMET, part of which was scanned into Google Books. In this case, the captions suggest that these were photos of the first cavalcade (listed in the caption as ’48, but ’49 according to a long-time club member),
To me it looks as if there’s at least two M-38A1s, but I can’t confirm that with this lo-res image. The year credited is 1954.
The caption on the photo below suggests this was taken in 1948, but the CJ-3A shown at the front places the next two photos later than that. In fact, the CJ-3A pictured appears also appears in the 1949 photos from Life Magazine. So, these were most likely taken in April of 1949.
An M-38A1 (or CJ-5) can be seen in the background, suggesting this is at least 1952 or later.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
Looks like a good price.
“Willys cj5 plow jeep.
Ready to plow snow”
Works been done and a little more needs doing.
“1950 JEEPSTER (PROJECT ), ODOMETER SHOWS 86549 MILES ,L134 4 CYL. MOTOR, 3 SPEED STANDARD TRANS. W/OVERDRIVE, REBUILT CARBURATOR, NEW FUELTANK, NEW BATTERY, NEW IGNITION SWITCH, NEW BRAKES, NEW WHEEL CYLINDERS, NEW MASTER CYLINDER, NEW TIRES, NEW FLOOR PANS , NEW DOOR SEAL PLATES, NEW DOOR PANELS, NEW HOOD LATCHES,NEW REAR FENDERS, NEW ALUMINUM STEP PLATES, NEW CHROME FOR GRILLE, HAVE CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAMEWORK (NO CANVAS TOP), NEW FRONT AND REAR SEATS…NEEDS BLOCK SANDED AND PAINTED, BUMPERS NEED RECHROMED, NEEDS ONE METAL FUEL LINE AND ONE RUBBER TO GET IT RUNNING,LOTS OF NEW PARTS,”
https://annapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1950-jeepster/6473108089.html
It’s a project.
“1942 Willy’s mb ww2 jeep. Complete body and original frame. Cj2a seats are the only civilian parts on it. In very good shape with floors very much in tact. Gas tank sump is excellent and original. Frame has been painted and straight. Axles are ww2 and appear in good shape. Comes with ww2 radiator. Steering shaft and wheel included. Body tag on frame is original. Very straight and great ww2 jeep restoration. Don’t have the title. I have left Inside of tub unpainted so you can see the condition and that it’s in good shape
Can include running f head engine with tranny and transfer case for $450 extra. Just need drivelines to complete and wiring!”
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/1942-willys-mb-jeep-willy-mb/6472059040.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
If the Koenig top is in decent shape then there may be value here.
“Jeep willys all apart full hard top with doors good winter project”
I can’t tell what type, but this appears to have some dually adapters on the back.
“1950’s Willys Jeep. Body and some engine parts. Pick up in South Georgia. $1,000.00”
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/1950s-willys-jeep/6468591146.html
This later model 2A hasn’t run in a long time.
“Needs battery has not ran in 30 plus years will need some tlc. extra parts also”
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/d/1940s-willy-jeep/6469216741.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000. Has Husky or Allstate hubs.
(01/17/2018) Appears to have Allstate hubs. This is one of a variety of vehicles being sold.
“willys jeep fram and body bad $300 engine ran when parked have title”
There’s some good, but dated updates on this. There could be some value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/524448664594252/
UPDATE: Last listed in 2016.
(02/14/2016) Missing some of the extra military parts.
“1952 Jeep Willys M38 For Sale. Original Korean War Jeep. Full (frame off) Restoration. Complete parts list and pictures available for serious buyers only.”
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-jeep-willys-m38/6472582031.html
No pics provided.
“1949 Willys. excellent condition.reliable for hunting and other outdoor activities.”
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-1949/6471198030.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(08/23/2014) Does not run.
“Up for sale is my 1959 Jeep FC 170. Suprer Rare, needs restoration.
4X4
6 Cylinder Super Hurricane Motor
Manual Transmission
Snow plow
Factory Ramsey front mount PTO Winch
9″ stake body flat bed
Also included with truck is a second engine, transmission, transfer case, and pto.
Respond with your phone number and I will call you right away.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000
(10/02/2017) The steps and sides have been repaired/modified.
“1949 Jeep Willys CJ2A
4th owner of this jeep lived most of its life in SC
Body was restored in 2008 with new windshield frame and radiator core support.
Flat head 4 cyl.
Transmission rebuilt in 2008 along with new clutch.
Tub interior is rhino lined dark red.
Wood floor layed in tub.
Seats reupholstered
Updated to 12V system in 2009
Suspension was replaced in 2010
New radiator in 2015
It runs and drives but it is a jeep
I just don’t have time to drive it anymore and I need to pass the fun onto someone who does.”
UPDATE: Price back to $5800.
(05/23/2017) Has some mods.
“CJ2A Willys Jeep, this is a very nice, clean, rust free Willys, but it still needs some finishing touches before it’s drivable. 225 v6/ TH400 auto out of a 71 Commando, dana 30 front, custom made ford 9″ rear 3.50 ratio. New 2.5 lift, new 35″x15.50×15 super swampers, new American racing wheels. Needs to have entire brake system plumbed, needs fuel tank to be put back in along with some other minors things. I do not have a title, price is firm. I bought this years ago out of a barn where it sat for 40 years, its a great find with a lot of nice upgrades already done.”
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep-cj2a/6473897115.html
This 4″ Walt Disney gem hunter’s decal is on eBay (I offered $20, seller countered with $25). Apparently, this may have been tangentially connected to the Mineral King project. Unbeknownst to me, in late 1965 Disney was awarded the right to develop the Mineral King area of Sequoia National Park. Originally, this area was at the edge of the park, but now the NP encompasses that valley and more. It’s a pretty interesting story. Fun fact: The Country Bear Jamboree was originally designed for Mineral King. The Audio-Animatronic bears were planned as entertainers for one of the restaurants.
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: Still Available for $250.
(12/08/2018) Steve spotted this cool sign. Has to be picked up in person. Has a little bit of damage.
View all the information on eBay
“1 VINTAGE ORIGINAL 4WD HARDWARE SIGN: THIS WAS HANGING IN THE ORIGINAL 4WD BUILDING IN COLUMBIANA OHIO IN THE ’80’S. THE SIGN IS MADE OF WOOD AND MEASURES 48″x60″. THIS WOULD BE AN AWESOME PIECE TO HANG IN A JEEP ENTHUSIASTS HOBBY SHOP. PAINTED BY ARTIST DANDY LINES.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Craig shared this one. To me, the half top may be an early Worman (or Willys Overland branded Worman top). Here’s an example of the the W-O early Worman top: http://www.ewillys.com/wp-content/uploads2/2016/10/1947-worman-non-branded-halfcab2-lores.jpg
“Jeep CJ-3B project, engine and transmission out, same with steering. No tailgate, no title. I bought it a over a year ago thinking I would build it and I’m no longer interested. Comes with aluminum half-top, will not part out. What you see if what you get. Had a PTO on it. It was a trench-a-jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
May have an early Kelly or Beck half top. Includes a plow. Looks like a good price.
“Runs great, motors rebuilt. Comes with plow needs a clutch.$1500 or best offer.”
Steve shared this odd ball.
“Wow, it’s a Austin FX-3 BMC gas powered London taxi cab with title and meter,
asking $1200, yes, it’s a spare parts car for the other taxis we have,
Features auto jacking for flat tires, whoops, tyres…
Repowered by a WW2 Willys Go Devil flat head engine and trans,
you could put that in your army Jeep
when was the last time you saw a London taxi in the USA?
as featured in Basil Rathbone Sherlock Holmes movies.
cheaper if you don’t take the engine and trans”
https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/cto/d/austin-fx-3-london-taxi-cab/6443198912.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $21,500.
I’m sure it’s fast!
“Sand drag Jeep, fiber glass Willys Jeep body, chromoly tube chassis, Chris Alston chassis works 4 link rear suspension and anti roll bar, A-arm front suspension, vari shock single adjust coil overs, Fab 9 rear end, 35 spline Currie axles, nodular 3rd member with full spool and pro gears, Wilwood disc brakes front and rear, power glide transmission with trans brake, 3500 stall converter, MSD digital 6 ignition, Magna Fuel pro star 500 fuel pump, aluminum radiator with dual fans, Auto Meter gauges, set up for big block Chevy. Less motor $21,500 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Runs. Has a variety of updates. Might be worth a look at that price.
“1954 Jeep willies. Runs and drives good.”
This chassis includes a CJ-2A or other body of the buyer’s choice.
https://killeen.craigslist.org/cto/d/1951-cj3a-willys-jeep/6462682474.html
“For Sale: 1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A. This is a complete chassis with Warn hubs, original running L134 Go Devil flathead 4 cylinder motor. PERFECT Frame, front to back, OEM stock–not one crack, repair, pre-existing damage repaired–NOTHING, ORIGINAL BUMPERS! The Brake system is complete, hubs are all in excellent condition. This chassis was a running, driving chassis for a proto-type Jeep skeleton project that never came to fruition. Standard T-90 transmission, (shifters are free and move easily), D-18 transfer case, (stock). The entire assembly is rolling on 15” white spoker wheels and off-road tires.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $625.
There are two (or 1 1/2?) 2As, both projects.
“47 CJ2A project with parts of an extra tub for patch panels. Jeep is apart but is a rolling project on tires w/trans and axles still functioning. No title. Price is firm and selling as I need room for my other projects. Nice jeep project. Could be used to make a military jeep clone. I pulled it here behind my truck. Does not run but engine will turn over and is out of vehicle right now. Would like to move it out this week. Cash only.”
Some parts still wrapped. Seller might have some individual parts, too.
“For sale is a complete steel kit in primer.
Included:
Tub
Hood
Fenders
Tailgate
Windshield frame
Sold as kit. May have individual pieces upon request.
No title. Parts only.
We have many, many other parts available. Frames, transmissions, transfer cases, windshield frames, you name it. Contact me with any questions you may have.”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/d/cj3b-body-tub-kit-steel/6463538157.html
