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Needs work.
“This Willy’s has a newer rebuilt engine. Starts and runs great, This is a fixer upper, brakes inoperable, I think its the master cylinder? looks like top is removeable. included is a 7′ hydro turn plow. Selling for my Father. Needs TLC,, like I said it is a fixer upper..”
https://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep/6221373323.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Probably needs some work.
“Wanted to rebuild it, but never able to get around to it.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/20/2017) “Car has been in storage the last 20 years. body and engine are in very good condition. Will need to be cleaned and tuned up to run. Other cars available, please see pictures.”
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/1953-willys-flat-bed-jeep-4×4/6641946776.html
Inspiration is a funny thing. You just never know what will inspire you. Unfortunately, sometimes its timing is terrible.
Case in point: A few days ago Patterson wouldn’t start. I checked all the usual suspects and finally decided it was the fuel pump. I shall not bore you with the machinations I went through testing the original fuel pump and two others I have. I hand tested them, then installed them and they’d fail. Then I’d remove them, manually test them, and they’d work again. It was bizarre.
I concluded that somehow it was the cam on the inside of the engine; that wasn’t an easy fix. With time working against me, Craig Brockhaus of theFCConnection.com recommended I get the same electric pump he has on his Tour Jeep. It was a good price and available on Amazon and I’d get 2 day delivery for free. Done deal.
For two days I worked on other things, waiting for that fuel pump to arrive. When it finally did, I took it out of the box, climbed under the jeep, and sized up possible installation options. I decided that since the gas filter had to precede the electric pump, I needed to bring that under the jeep with me. I got up and found the gas filter. Attached to it I’d left a 4″ piece of connector hose that originally connected the filter to the pump. As I looked more closely at the hose on the pump I realized that it looked roughed up by the clamp.
And then it dawned on me. Inspiration struck! What if there’s a small hole in that short piece of hose. When I had hand tested the fuel pump, I didn’t have the filter or 4″ hose attached. So, I held up the hose to my mouth, plugged the rear hole, and blew. I could feel the air rushing out a hole on the tube.
I quickly reinstalled the original pump, Then, installed a new short piece of hose. With everything tight, I turned the key a few times and before I knew it Patterson fired right up! It was a hole in the hose the hole time.
The question I have is, why couldn’t I have been inspired before I bought the electric pump? Life is a mystery!
As of this evening the engine is running smoothly and feeling peppy! I also had time to find a solution for installing a CB Radio. I didn’t want to drill new holes if possible and I wanted it easy to remove. So, I decided to build a small pedestal on top of the transfer case lever plate. It is something I can easily swap out for whatever reason.
You can see the square tube welded to the transfer case lever plate. The tube is cut at an angle and a plate is welded atop that. A CB holder bracket is bolted to the plate.
This shows the radio installed. You’ll note that just above the radio there is now a cigarette lighter for phone charging.
Tomorrow I install a tow bumper:
Matt shared a short note and some pics from his Willys America adventure this past week.
He wrote, “We drove out there in my 3A and yeah, it was pretty cool. BBQ burgers for lunch, got a Willy’s America T-shirt and got to check out all kinds of cool rigs. I was in a caravan with 3 MB’s on the way out there. (Been there, done that, AND got the T-shirt. literally)”
Who can name all the hubs? Number them like innings, so the top left is “1” and the bottom left “2” etc up to “7”.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,000.
(09/27/2017) Has a variety of updates. May have bedlinen sprayed on the outside.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/jeep-1946-cj-2a-willys/6640698727.html
“FULLY RESTORED CUSTOM CLASSIC JEEP
BUICK V6 231 ODD FIRE
SM 465 (TRUCK STYLE) 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION
SATURN OVERDRIVE
NEW KAYLINE TOP
POWER STEERING/BRAKES
11″ BRAKES, DANA 44 REAR AXLE
LOCKED 538’S FRONT AND REAR
SPRAYED ON BED LINER-UNDERCOATING INSIDE AND OUT
PAINLESS WIRING UPGADE
BEST TOP HIGH BACK SEATS
TILT STEERING
CUSTOM BUMPERS, FRONT/REAR
LED TAIL LIGHTS
DUAL GAS TANKS
33 X 12.50 PRO COMP TIRES/
15″ ALUMINUM WHEELS (5)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6800.
Looks in good shape.
“I have a very clean 1952 Willys Jeep for sale. It is very solid and has no rust issues. It was restored several years back and still looks great.
It has all the original drivetrain and runs and drives great. Its not show quality but it is in great shape inside and out.”
Odd price, but the jeep looks good.
“Restored 1953 CJ3B Jeep for sale. Engine, Transmissions, Differentials were rebuilt. Body work, primed, and painted. No Rust. Upgraded to 12 volt system with 12 volt generator and lights. Has signal lights, stock heater(12 v motor), and electric windshield wipers. Has 15″jeep wheels with radial tires. Also include meat top frame and doors for canvas top. $12,125 OBO”
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/6218111307.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Has a fiberglass tub.
“1946 Willys CJ -2a, runs and drives, new tires, was registered and inspected last summer and driven around town. 3 speed w/ 4wd hi lo. Fiberglass tub, original nose and fenders. Runs very well. Good shape overall. Not perfect, but a fun little rig or project. Extra parts included. ”
Lots of updates.
“1953 willys cj3b extensively modified please refer to pictures and if interested please call or text for details
It has a Vortec 5.7 injected on stand alone harness and factory ecu
Sm465 trans
Np205 t-case
44 front
60 semi float disk brake rear
Needs paint and finishing touches but runs great will spin donuts all day long and blow the doors off of 90% of the hondas out there
Might be interested in trades or partial trades”
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/6218100912.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $150.
Bill’s got these three rims for sale.
“[ 3 ] 15 x 8 steel jeep wheels. Overall solid. Surface rust on backside.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(03/13/2017) Has some rust.
“1954 willy’s cj3b high hood jeep . Runs great every thing works and road legal, Clear title and current registration. Stored inside. Tires are good and has lockouts and brakes and lights and gauges work. Rust in the areas where 65 year old jeeps have rust. Frame has no rust or broken or cracked issues. No tire kickers please. Texts go unreturned for days at times.”
The tool box under the passenger side extends out quit a ways.
“1947 willys jeep cj2a must go To much for me can’t get it done at this point in my life clean title in hand good body it’s all there hasn’t been started in years it wouldn’t take much to get it going we connect the clutch new battery fresh gas fresh oil new plugs and I’m sure it would fire right up has a hurricane straight six the engine and trans are in great shape motor turns no problem I have antique license plates for it must sell if interested let me know has 65,000 original miles”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/6217859088.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Needs some work.
“V6 hurricane runs great and drives. Manual trans 3 spd with hi/lo lever. Original equipped PTO for dump. Needs interior work and minor body work, NOTHING structural.
Currently working on it. Price is firm now and will go up as work progresses.
Only 1546 made in 1959. Very few left and even fewer with original drivetrain.
Parts are easily obtainable since frame is same as Jeep CJ.”
No pics provided.
“1946 Tan colored Willys CJ2A with good engine trans but has some body issues – has some rust and a tub modification but is all complete. Has not ran in a while but it ran good with no smoke when the engine was worked on. 12V conversion with alternator, new factory air cleaner, tune up and oil filter set up – electric fuel pump. Has military black lights and shovel and ax mounted on drivers side. Non original black spoke wheels and mud grip tires with some weather cracks. Factory two piece windshield has crack in passenger side. Not perfect but complete and very hard to find in any condition.”
No pics provided.
“It’s all there,all stock, 4 cylinder Willy’s motor, needs some work does run . 3500 or best offer bring trailer and taker home.”
No obvious rust.
“Selling my 1954 Willys. Runs good, almost all original. Great project car. Rare. Have complete engine rebuild kit also. Will consider trades or resonable offers.”
https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/6180917079.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
(05/09/2017) No title and doesn’t run.
“Ran about 5 years ago, never registered it and I lost the registration for it but should be easy enough to get again. I’ve got a transferable registration from a 55 Willys if you feel like going that route.
It’s a 3spd manual 4×4 jeep fc170 with a hurricane strait 6 and plow. Has the normal wear and tear for an fc170, has some serious rust in the cab corners and drivers side door but other than that it’s a pretty strait and solid vehicle. Floor pans are pretty good, rockers and rain guards could use some attention. All glass is good, frame is spot on.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
(03/11/2017) Has an OD. Looks like the steps have been altered.
“Original 1947 jeep willy, runs & is drivable, all original parts besides seats and windshield, splitter (two transmissions), very rare, clean title. Pick up only! located in payson, cash only!!”
Thanks go to Jason King for documenting his family’s jeeping adventure from last weekend!
Jason writes, “This past Saturday the King family held our 7th Annual Sweetwater Run Jeep Rally in beautiful Parke County, Indiana (Covered Bridge Capital of the World). Family members came from as far away as Minnesota and Missouri to enjoy this yearly event.
Some of the older jeeps attending this year . . .
. . . . and some of the newer jeeps.
The morning started off with a timed run on a pre-determined 10-mile route planned out by the hosts of the rally in their 46’ CJ2A some weeks earlier. The plan was for each of the 8 Jeeps to leave 5 minutes apart with at least a driver and navigator. Each navigator had a copy of the mapped route and was responsible for keeping the time clock for their respective vehicle. The the Jeep closest to the official time clocked by the hosts of the rally received a first place prize box full of moon pies. The timed event was enjoyed by all and should continue for years to come.
The timed event was followed by a wonderful cookout on a new Jeep fire pit made by my brother-in-law (he takes orders if anyone is interested). Shortly after the cookout we travelled east through Rockville to Bridgeton passing a few covered bridges along the way, stopped for ice cream and proceeded on to Mansfield Covered Bridge before returning home. Continue reading
John shared this one. It looks like a nice 3B with updates and a new body.
“Replacement steel body tub
Fiberglass fenders
2.5″ Super Lift kit with ~1/2″ lift shackles
Rancho steering stabilizer
12 volt conversion
Pertronics electronic distributor
Toyota Land Cruiser high torque starter
Efficient aluminum radiator
VDO gauges and sending units
New exhaust
New clutch
Rebuilt transmission and transfer case
32X9.50R15 Super Swamper TSL tires (new)
Bikini top
Has a heater but it will need a new fan motor to work properly
Many new parts including all new hardware.”
https://winchester.craigslist.org/cto/6216764027.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000.
Seller says to make offer if interested, but also has “$13” in the title. Has lots of updates.
“1943 Willy’s MB with a chevy 350, TH350 trans with B&M shifter, Spicer 18 transfer case with Saturn overdrive. Original offset axles new bearings in the rear, replaced all the brakes, warn hubs on the front, new 35″ BFG mud terrains, HID converted headlamps, factory housings. Leaf springs from a yj, new fox 2.0 shocks all around.
Has historical vehicle plates.
Make an offer if interested”
Looks like both are in great shape.
“1951 Willys CJ3A with Arctic hard top . It is military themed and complete, no rust, mostly original, great running (purrs!)
Flat head 134 engine with 3speed trans and warn hubs. Everything works . Tires are all new.
Included in the price is my m416 trailer which is fully restored to match the jeep and will only be sold with the jeep at agreed full price.”
https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/6208136462.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
A custom CJ-6 on a Cherokee frame (and running gear?).
“1963 Willy jeep cj6. Original tub. But on a 1978 grand Cherokee frame.”
