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Seller neglects to mention that this has a CJ-5 rear body.
“I’m selling or trading my jeep it’s a stick 4×4 4cylinder needs brakes but starts runs and drives just hard to stop comes with extra military tires”
https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep-1950/6376071942.html
Seller would prefer to sell locally.
“This is a set of Willys CJ2a Jeep original parts. Included is a grille, front fenders, windshield frame, and hood. Some wear but in very good used condition. Some wear on inside fenders and a few stress cracks.”
https://brainerd.craigslist.org/pts/d/1940s-willys-jeep-front-end/6349197317.html
No pics provided.
“I have a 1949 Willys CJ-3a for sale, runs and drives well, all new brakes, new suspension, new seats, rust free, fiberglass body. I have a clean title as well.”
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-willys-jeep/6377782163.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/13/2017) This has had some floor work.
“1953 Willys CJ-3b (high hood)
Not too pretty and not very fast but a good solid old Jeep.
I cut out rust and patched floors and hat channels.
No heat or a/c, no cruise control, no power steering or power brakes, no top.
Everything works except fuel gauge and windshield wiper.”
https://rapidcity.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys-jeep-cj-3b/6379733942.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000
(03/08/2017) For the jeeped who has everything?
“It has 2×4 rectanglar tube frame. Custom built aluminum body. All original 47 Willys drive train. Very unique and extremely well built. It’s one of a kind!”
https://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/d/1947-willys-jeep/6378948401.html
eWillys’ senior field correspondent Tim Evan’s filed this report.
Tim wrote, “Last week we found cheap airline tickets ($34) from Cincinnati OH to Dallas TX so we decided to spend a few days there. Our agenda was to see a rodeo, and eat BBQ, chicken fried steak, and just plain steak. Of course, as always, I was on the lookout for jeeps.
At the Dr. Pepper museum gift shop in Waco TX, I found this reproduction advertisement, for sale, $30, from the WWII era with thirsty Soldiers in a jeeps being served a Dr Pepper.
A few blocks away at the Magnolia Silos from HGTV, we found this 1953 Willys wagon on display. If you think jeep parts are pricey you should see the home decor stuff in here!
We visited the G.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Southern Methodist University. I asked if President Bush drives a Jeep on his ranch. I already knew the answer (no he drives a pick-up truck). I did see this photo of him with Thomas Lasorda CEO Chrysler from 2007 with a Grand Cherokee Jeep powered by bio diesel fuel.
After returning to Ohio, on November 4th I had the honor of driving WWII veteran Corporal Hoda Young, aged 101 years, in my M-38A1 at the Bowling Green KY Veterans Day Parade. CPL Young served with 3rd Armored Division in Europe. He had a an very memorable day looking over the Jeep and its engine and then riding shotgun in the parade. He was very knowledgeable about Jeeps, telling me that he’d purchased a jeep following WWII. He used it primarily as a farm vehicle.
Happy Veterans Day everyone and thanks to all the veterans for your service!
This 1952 Comic book features a jeep getting blown up. It’s not cheap.
“Here I have a Professionally Graded
Fighting Fronts
Number 3
From 1952 in
Very Fine Minus Condition
Cover has Great Art of a
Jeep Exploding in a Mine Field
Very nice comic for the Willys / Jeep Collector!”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were on eBay.’
These six ads are $9.95. Not a bad price.
“SIX original 10×13″ magazine ads in very good condition.”
Based on the door’s lettering, it’s an ex fire department FC from Stewart Manor, which is a small town located on New York’s Long Island. In the Sometimes-it-is-better-to-be-lucky-than-good department, I found what appears to be an original photo of this jeep. They are both #3.
“FC-170 Barn Find
6 Cyl – 3 Speed
Cab is in decent shape and is repairable
Complete minus the bed, rear diff. cover and counterweight
Frame was shortened at some point in it’s life
I have the headlight trim rings
Sold with Bill of Sale – No Title”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** No price was listed.
Looks like a good build.
“Im selling my beautiful 1948 Jeep that has been fully restored, always garage kept, always maintained, and always driven carefully. Has a 3 speed transmission. Car has a 350 V8 Chevy Carburetor Engine, 4×4 Lockers, and optional 4×4 and also can be changed to 2wd. Has many extras in the vehicle, some to list are: power steering, pro comp tires, mickey thompson wheels, corvette leathers seats, Truck Air Compressed horn, bikini top and many more.”
Jim’s sold and shipped a variety of jeeps over the past decade. I imagine the cut hood and lower grill was meant to add visibility, but I can’t say for sure.
View all the information on eBay
“The perplexed look on peoples faces when they see 4 shifters sticking up through the floor board is priceless. I’ve owned this Jeep for nearly 5 years with no plans to ever sell it but with a family of 4 (+3 dogs) I never drive it. On top of that we’re building a house at 8100 ft on the mountain and without a garage I can’t stand to see it sit outside anymore. This Jeep was professionally built, no “hack work” on this rig. Adult owned, never abused, I’ve only driven it to town and on the back roads around the lake where I live.
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $4995
(04/08/2017) The M-38 didn’t have full floaters in the rear (see last sentence in description). Jeep looks solid.
“In 1950, Willys introduced the M-38 (identified as an “MC” by Willys), a post-WWII Jeep based on the CJ-3A and fitted will military-specific features, including a one-piece foldable windshield, bottom-mounted wipers, a pintle hook for towing, lifting shackles, and a fuel filler on the drivers side. Pioneer tools (axe and shovel) were mounted on the passenger side, and larger tires were used (7:00×16) along with a waterproof electrical system, requiring a second battery. The M38 suspension and frame were stronger than that of its civilian sibling (the CJ-3A) and had a full-floating rear axle.”
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d/1951-willys-jeep-m38-4×4/6376558030.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $950.
Has some parts value, just not sure how much.
“1956 Willys DJ3A flat fender Jeep. 2wd, 3spd. on the column. For parts, restoration or would make a great ratrod. Engine will turn by hand. Local sale only, will not ship. May deliver locally.”
Steve shared this one. It runs.
“This is a project. Frame and brakes are done. Carb rebuild kit included. Runs and will drive. Brakes need bleed. There are no military plates on it. Front lights only. 12volt. 1700 obo need gone. Bring a trailer we will talk. Comes with Delaware state police theft unit inspection paper work that oks for title.”
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/d/jeep-1953-m38/6378549112.html
Original Paint?? This Ford made M-38 has been repowered (f-head?).
“Original paint just put on new tires registered up-to-date pink in hand willing to trade. Great Christmas gift! Also comes with original ax and shovel!!”
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-military-jeep-willys-ford/6374769227.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
(10/23/2016) “1945 Jeep Willys
Completely restaured, running good
Engine Chevy 305
4 wheel drive
It’s a nice ride but I don’t really use it $7,000 or obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.
(10/13/2017) Nice looking jeep. Almost all original.
“HERES A SWEET LITTLECJ3B,ALL ORIGINAL FLAT 4CYL AND 3SPEED TRANSMISSION,THIS LITTLE BABY HAD A BODY OFF RESTORATION ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO, SINCE THAN HAS BEEN DRIVIN A WHOLE 2910 MILES MOSTLY IN THE TOWN OF WRIGHTWOOD, IT HAS BEEN TO MANY OF THE WILLYS JEEP SHOWS IN THE AREA,IM SELLING FOR A FRIEND THAT HAS PASSED AND THIS WAS HIS BABY, ITS A CROWD PLEASER.IT IS CURRENTLY REGISTERED AND HAS A CLEAN CALIFORNIA TITLE AND IS READY TO GO.THE TOPS OF FENDERS HAVE SOME CRACKS AS YOU CAN SEE IN PICTURES BUT STILL LOOKS AMAZING ANF FIRES RIGHT UP WITH THE ORIGINAL FLOOR STARTER.”
The red Koenig full body hardtop looks complete, but the white half cab is a mix of a Kelly top (appears correct for a 2A) and Meyer doors (which are only designed to fit CJ-5s/6s/M-38A1s).
“47willys hard tops one short one long the long one was built by Koenig iron works Texas, no trades just cash”
https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/47-willys-jeep-hard-top/6372861426.html
Lots of parts.
“1055 Willys jeep lots of extra parts new bikini top ! Can delive local trade? Looking for log spliter!”
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/willys-jeep/6379244557.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It’s a mix of parts.
“This is a great project with clean title, on non op.
Jeep is not running at this time.
Pre smog
Non op
Hot rod
Rock Crawler
Rat rod”
Project.
“Needs total restore.has lots of cancer good tittle”
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/1947-willys-jeep/6379086086.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
“Cj6 Frame in good shape , body not so much,
axles and body minus hood. Make offer , trade are welcome. .”
I’m not so sure about the way that steering unit is mounted on the front frame rail. I’d take a closer look at it.
“Engine: 1967 corvette 327 V8 +T90 3 speed transmission,custom 20” wheels,4wd, garage kept.”
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/6374748244.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(10/17/2017) Interesting paint job.
“1947 Jeep Willys
Studebaker 6 cylinder engine
Engine converted to 12V
New 600/16 standard Jeep tires
3 stick transmission
Cash only”
I made it back to Pasco today after a few days with my kids in Salt Lake. Karson, my oldest, has become an avid rock climber, so he invited me to the Front Climbing Club where I showed my age … In fact I think I was the oldest person there!
Having never climbed, I gave it a go. It was not pretty, but I made it a little ways. I had plenty of arm and hand strength, but the holds that required a couple fingers doomed me.