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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
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Nick spotted these mini jeeps in Tierra Amarillo, NM. Those jeeps make him look big!
He writes, “A rare late summer sighting, Willy the mountain giant ventured down from the pine studded hills admiring various preserved Willys’ in Tierra Amarila, N.M.
C store parking lot, north of Intersection of Hwy 64 & Hwy 84.
Keep back unless you have ice cream bars or Snickers to trade.
John’s selling his good looking truck at no reserve on eBay.
“Rock solid pick up for sale. Stomp starter column shift still 6v and it is the rare 2 wheel drive model w/ overdrive. The brakes are new from the pedal to the wheel.new fuel tank and lines. New tires all around and new glass except for rear window (still has late 1947 etch on it) Still has Original rubber mat on floor.This truck was repainted in the 80’s and last on the road in 1991 then was stored in a barn till 2014 when i bought it . very rust free and still has some Missouri clay on the bottom . The only things that need attention is the overdrive needs to be wired in properly . The speedo is not working (fiber drive gear?) Temp and pressure gauges not working but I have NOS gauges and senders. I have stock vacuum wiper as a weak motor conversion is installed . NO RESERVE If you have a question or need a specific photo please let me know. I am proud of this truck and if you want to inspect it in person it can be arranged. No ending auction early. Last bid gets it . buyer arranges shipping or pickup after payment is satisfied.”
It’s being sold by a dealer. No description provided.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/ctd/d/1947-willys-jeep-cj/6294484387.html
It’s an interesting build.
“1948 Willy for trade for side by side, Toyota 4×4 or older chevy 4×4.
Jeep has Buick v6 231, sm420 4speed Dana 18 tcase, arb air locker in front, 33×12.50r15 on off set wheels. Very low gears. Chevy tilt wheel.
Let me know what you have.”
https://chico.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-for-trade/6298760778.html
Looks solid.
“1954 Willys Overland Rat Rod. Chevy 327 with double hump heads, factory 2 bbl. Powerglide trans and 10 bolt Chevy rear with 4 link rear. No Trades. $11,000 OBO. ”
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/d/1954-willys-rat-rod/6298565301.html
Appears to have a replacement body.
“Custom off road wheels and tires, Ramsey winch, roll bar, custom bumpers, tow bar, hard top, and other extras”
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/willy-jeep/6274559549.html
Has some updates.
“1952 willys cj3a boxed frame, shackle reverse in the front, Dana 20 transfer, tilt steering, Buick v-6 runs, nice top, custom tire carrier, 37″toyos, power steering,”
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/1952-willys-cj3a/6295807206.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,500.
Ted spotted this jeep featured on Hemmings.
“1968 4 wheel Kaiser-Jeep CJ-6 Soft-Top body with a Dauntless V-6 engine. Jeep is stock except for dealer upgrades, 5000 lb electric winch, roll bar, rear rack which holds two gerry cans and spare tire. Jeep repainted 2007 with original factory color. Engine and transmission completely serviced in 2007. Seat covers and top in good condition. Garaged 38 years
Original owner Milage 32,600 (95% hwy)
Body style: open off-road, soft-top
Doors: 2
Traction: 4×4 part-time (rear permanent, front engaged manually in off-road conditions)
Engine manufacturer: “Dauntless” 225 V6 (Buick Fireball manufactured by Kaiser))
Engine type: spark-ignition 4-stroke
Fuel type: gasoline
Fuel system: carburetor
Charge system: naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 2
Rochester 2-barrel
Cylinders alignment: V 6
Displacement: 3692 cm3 / 225.3 cui
Horsepower gross: 119 kW / 162 PS / 160 hp (SAE gross)
Torque gross: 319 Nm / 235 ft-lb
Transmission type: manual
Number of gears: 3
Manual locking hubs to engage 4 wheel drive
Total 1968 production 2395 units”
Mike share this ad.
“1947 willys jeep
condition: good
fuel: gasodometer: 50000
title status: clean
transmission: manual
Runs and drives! Decent not mint condition. Has rear pto for a winch, I have the winch but it is incomplete. This thing is stupid fun. Has title”
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/6299322634.html
Looks solid. Has a later model oil filter bracket.
“Restored 1945 MB World War II Willys Jeep. Rebuilt L- Head engine. Runs good. Parade ready. Please enlarge pictures to see detail.”
https://lascruces.craigslist.org/cto/d/1945-mb-jeep-wwii/6296605748.html
Runs, has f-head.
“48 Willys jeep 4 cylinder, 4×4 works, good tires, could use carb work. More info call cliff”
https://missoula.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-jeep/6291951370.html
Runs and drives.
“Selling my 1976 postal jeep. Don’t want to but buying a house. Runs and drives great, we take it all over the place. Goes to Portland on the freeway just fine. Has a 232 six cyl with 3speed auto. Freshly rebuild carb, brakes, electric. All lights work. Has new distributor and ignition module. No major rust.”
https://portland.craigslist.org/yam/cto/d/jeep-dj5d-right-hand-drive/6292796650.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Mike spotted this one. It appears to have a repro body with the M-38 indents and MB glovebox.
“1952 Jeep Willys CJ3A flatfender with a CJ2A style M38 body tub. Jeep has very little rot for the year and is about 80% complete. It will run and drive with a little work. 134 cubic inch “L head” flathead 4 cylinder with T90 3 speed transmission, Dana 18 twin stick transfer case. Brakes were rebuilt and has a small lift kit installed. It is currently on tube-type 7.50-16 bias ply traction plus tires on stock style steel wheels. Has 3A windshield and frame with 3A grille. Marker lights converted to dual filament bulbs for directional kit and I have a Stat-900 series column switch. Has been converted to 12 volt with GM Delco 10-SI alternator but it really should be re-wired with the correct style harness. Has aftermarket period correct rollbar and an aluminum hard top and doors that can be restored or just painted and left as-is. Jeep needs new body mount kit and rear bumper, and steering box to be rebuilt with new bearings and seals. Will need finish assembly. I have a spare 2A dashboard and cowl panel to use for patch pieces to put the dash back to original. Has Warn Dual-Matic lockout hub assemblies on the front axle. $2,000 takes it home. No title issued in NY state before 1973 but has a NY transferable registration from a previous owner. I never personally registered this vehicle. Excellent trail rig or beach buggy.”
This has a DJ-3A body.
“1959 (as per title) Willys Jeep cj3a.
v8 305 engine
New radiator, electronic ignition, electric fuel pump, and battery
Jeep runs strong with a lot of power.
4×4 high and low
kenwood stereo
original transfer case”
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep/6293947793.html
Has some mods.
“1948 jeep willys will start run and drive but needs brake work done. Has working PTO drive, shifts through all gears hi and low. Call for more details, i have alot of extra parts, extra running motor and trans, rims, windshield, radiator,starter. Also have title.”
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-willys/6297682951.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
There could be some value in the bumper and Warn/Belleview winch. Not sure how much value there is otherwise.
“You will need trailer. 1953 Willys
No honest offer will be refused
Sept 9th and 10th 10:00 till 4:00 pm both days”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
Looks like this one had an accident. It needs a frame repair or replacement.
“1948 Willys jeep. Project.
283 csb.
Clean title.
Have extra frame and fender for right price.
Will need to be towed.
No part out.
Make offer.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
This might be of interest to someone.
“Good body, 6 cyl., A.T., no front or rear axles, no title.”
https://chico.craigslist.org/pts/d/73-dj5-postal-jeep/6420648561.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $350.
Eric’s selling this trailer. He’s hoping it finds a good home.
“Classic military style 1/4 ton 1945 Bantam T3C Trailer, Serial # 1268
If you know what the above means then you know how rare they are.
Great starting point for a full restoration or use for the tub and parts if you already have one.
Great platform to build an expedition trailer.
The details:
-Older style Tube supports on the rear
-Original axle/leaf springs, landing leg, marker lamps and tailgate are gone.
-Replacement axle uses a 5×4.5 bolt pattern instead of the original 5×5.5”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1950.
(08/24/2017) The windshield on this one has been modified for a large piece of glass.
“1952 Willys Jeep M-38
Rancho suspension
225 V-6 engine -60 psi oil pressure
Chrome Selectro hubs
Chrome mod wheels with decent tread on tires
The M-38 is the military Jeep and has a better frame, stronger Dana 44 rear diff. And no wood in the frame to make it rust. There is no rust through on this jeep and the hat channels are in great shape. Although someone must not have liked the shovel indents because they bonded them in!? There is a lot of Bondi on the Jeep but I don’t see any rust!
Needs seats, wiring, brakes ,dash
Engine runs with great oil pressure”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/11/2016) Has a few updates and some nice pin striping.
“Complete rebuild from the ground up. Chevy 350 engine. Apple wood dash, Mint condition. Must See!! ”
https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys-high-hood-jeep/6289574657.html
This Kelly Manufacturing “Safari” Hardtop postcard was for sale on eBay. I’ve never run across a brochure for this.
This photo was taking in 1951 and shows Bill Warren in front of his modified jeep. It looks like a simple convertible top is stowed on the rear of the jeep.
“Vintage Photo — Photo Measures 3″ x 4.25″ — Photo Is In Good Condition with Minor Wear — ”
View all the information on eBay
Scrambler Dan emailed me about some reproduction gauge labels he’s made. You can see more information starting with post #56 here: http://www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/showthread.php?4435-Easy-gauge-restoration-and-testing-(for-beginners)&p=112509 .
If you have questions, contact Dan at scramboleer@yahoo.com
Dan writes, “Restoring your 1950.5 to 1956 Willys truck, wagon, or delivery (or 1950.5 to 1951 Jeepster) and want sharp-looking gauges? These professional “rub-on” labels might be for you. Designed and made in California. First photo shows an example of a re-done 1952-1956 dash (gauges not included obviously).
$15 for the AMP TEMP and $15 for the FUEL OIL. Free shipping to the US. International shipping at cost.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
I haven’t seen a tall hunting jeep rack like this one in a while. Jeep itself appears fairly unmolested.
“1962 WILLYS JEEP, REBUILT MOTOR, NEW MILITARY TIRES INCLUDING SPARE, NEW WHEEL CYLINDERS AND BRAKE LINES, ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTOR, NEW CARBURATOR, NEW CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE, HI-LO RANGE 4 WHEEL DRIVE ALL WORKS LIKE IT SHOULD. CLEAN TEXAS TITLE, 52″ LED LIGHT BAR, EVERYTIHING HAS BEEN DONE TO THE JEEP JUST NEEDS A COAT OF PAINT, HUNTING RACK BOLTS IN EASY TO REMOVE, DRIVES DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOOD. REAR SEAT IS INCLUDED NOT IN THE PICTURE WITH THE HUNTING RACK IN IT.”
