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“48 willis jeep compleate no engine”
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/willis-jeep/6231066546.html
It’s a roller.
“App for sales in 1948 Willys Jeep has no motor trans is there has a 4-speed was set up for a small block Chevy it is leaf over to add a little lift no paperwork it is an off-road vehicle only but will come with bill of sale asking 2000 or best offer text or call Josh.
https://yubasutter.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys/6224480794.html
Engine is out. Has a Meyer hardtop.
“1954 willies M38A1. This Jeep has been good to us but I ran er out of oil and all the kids have fledged. I pulled the motor and it is in the back of the jeep. It has a removeable hard top with solid doors. We put many miles on it and now its your turn. Best offer gets a piece of history. This jeep still has the machine gun mounts in the back but you have to find your own machine gun. will consider trade.”
https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/willies-ma/6227330083.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3495
(06/24/2017) This is hodgepodge of an MB Body on a postal chase with a Nissan engine/tranny. It is 2WD.
“Offering my 1943 Willys Jeep Rat Rod! This has been an awesome toy but I need the room for other projects. 43 Willys body on Jeep postal carrier frame. Nisson Z engine and 5 speed tranny, Comfortable Peugot velour seats with waterproof covers, Bimini top, new tires and wheels, and tow bar. Everything works except the speedometer! Runs excellent and is a lot of fun to drive! This is a one-of-a-kind must see!”
Roger Martin reported on hi Southwest Ohio FC Gathering last weekend.
He wrote, “Over 30 FC’ers and friends spent part of their weekend at the Third Annual FC Gathering, July 14-16. The weather was hot but dry. There were 6 visiting FC trucks, one of which was a military M677 and one had a trencher. There was an early jeep pick-up (and even a 1936 MG Police Car…the only one in the US and one of two in existence. The owner was in Ohio for a show and stopped by to see the FC’s. He has an FC170 but did not have it with him.) There were 11 other FC’s on site for a total of 17 FC trucks in all. A few parts were traded.”
UPDATE: The world can be such an amazing place sometimes. Last night we got to spend time with Hugo Vidal and his son Fernando. Hugo’s memories of his 1955 trip are very clear, enough so that he’s writing a book about the adventure. His book begins with Operation Pineapple and will end with Alaska Or Rust.
Hugo was enjoying looking through the Willys News periodicals from the mid 1950s. He recognized some of people in them.
Originally posted June 23, 2015: The CJ-3B page does a good job covering the history of Operation Pineapple, a 1955 trip by three Sao Paulo Boy Scouts: Hugo Vidal, Charles Downey, and Jan Stekly. You can read everything about it here: http://cj3b.info/Finds/FindsPineapple.html. The Allpar site has additional information and a later photo of Hugo: http://www.allpar.com/racing/road-rally/operation-pineapple.html
Adding to those links, I have found a couple additional photos and more information about the trip. The first photo was published in the September 1955 issue of Willys News:
Note the missing tire on the spare rim. Hugo says they went through eleven tires. During their trip they had no mechanical issues.
California’s Lodi News-Sentinel published a story about the last leg of their trip on January 18, 1956.
<– Day 1: July 21, Alaska Or Rust Has Begun | Day 3: July 23, Alaska Updates –>
UPDATE: To clarify this post, I’d been spending several weeks getting Patterson ready for the trip. Like everyone else, I had to deal with last minute issues, like my front hubs getting too warm. Here’s my efforts to pull our 1956 DJ-3A from Seattle to Pasco, Washington, where we would officially start our leg of the trip with Brazilians Hugo and Fernando Vidal.
Original Post July 22, 2017: Well, folks, we are one step closer to Alaska; I successfully pulled Patterson over to Pasco yesterday. Normally, the drive takes just over three hours. However, I took the scenic, slow route, with some stops along the way to adjust my front wheel bearings. Apparently, I tightened them too tight (I thought I had left some play, but I guess not enough). I suspected this when I finished installing them on Friday, which is why I made a decision to bring along my hub puller.
About 10 minutes into my journey I pulled over and felt both front hubs. They didn’t feel hot. Then, I got stuck in stop-and-go traffic for about an hour heading eastbound on I90 (for those that know the area … from Tiger Mountain on Highway 18 all the way to the first big curve on I90 east of North Bend).
Traffic was awful!
I climbed the pass on Interstate 90, then pulled off at Snoqualmie and felt the hubs. They were hot to the touch. So, I loosened the bolts, let them cool, and had some delicious BBQ at Webbs. We’ve eaten there twice and everything that we’ve tried — pulled pork, brisket, sausage, potatoes, coleslaw and corner bread — have been excellent and surprisingly affordable!
There are worse places to hangout and eat.
Everything was delicious!
The hubs were still feeling hot by the time I reached Indian John Hill east of Cle Elum. So, I readjusted them again. About that time, a father and his sons walked up and asked about the jeep, so I had them sign the right fender.
After Ellensburg, I took the Ellensburg-Selah Canyon Road (not sure what the name is offhand) and stopped to feel the hubs again. Loosening the bolt wasn’t working, so I retrieved my tools and worked on the driver’s hub.
Nice evening and view for working on the hubs. This passenger side hub was particularly difficult.
It wasn’t easy, but I finally got one stubborn hub to give. The second hub (passenger side) was more difficult and, after breaking an older torque wrench (it was already in bad shape) I decided to leave the nut a little loose AND try some rougher back roads. It took several hours at 30-40 mph, but finally the bearing was pushed out a little. After that, I was able to up my speed to 60 mph without any heat buildup.
I made it back to Pasco about midnight feeling victorious!
<– Day 1: July 21, Alaska Or Rust Has Begun | Day 3: July 23, Alaska Updates –>
Bill spotted this modified flattie. It’s an odd hood, but a cool engine inside.
“54′ Willys 59AB Flat head V8, runs, drives, stops. 4×4 works, stored undercover, clear title, needs battery. FCFS $2500.”
https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/6230156316.html
UPDATE II: Still Available. This has rust in the cab corners and a sprung drivers door. There also no mechanicals for the boom.
UPDATE: Dan found a photo of this FC from years ago:
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Original post: I like the price! Thanks to Bill for sharing it.
“1957 Jeep Willys FC170 truck. Classic local patina is original!
6 cly flathead engine, 3spd transmission. Most parts are there but missing transfer case, PTO, and front hubs.
Truck has original vin plate.”
Day 2: July 22, Patterson Arrives in Pasco –>
UPDATE: The following series of posts details the Alaska Or Rust crew’s adventures (view crew and jeeps here), starting with our separate trips to Dawson Creek, BC, Canada, the official start of the Alaska Or Rust adventure (see overview and why we did the trip here).
There were 11 jeeps and 25 people that headed to the starting line. Our goal was for everyone to meet in Dawson Creek on July 27th, 2017.
After centuries of planning, or maybe it just feels that way, the first intrepid jeepers are on their way. Scott Gilbert, Rick Pacholski, and Bob Christy are leaving Cincinnati, Ohio, in Scott’s wagon, bound for Paris, Illinois.
Meanwhile, Bill Reiss is about ready to leave Pennsylvania in his updated former Dually Trencher CJ-5 and custom trailer.:
Merlin and Britt will be leaving soon in their WWII Willys MB, now that his tow rig has a new tranny (these things have to come at the worst time!), along with Joe and Emily in their CJ-3B.
Hugo and Fernando Vidal are flying out late tonight and will be arriving in Portland early Saturday morning. They’ll be driving up to Seattle to pick up their Wrangler (thanks to Jeep’s parent company FCA) and then driving to meet us in Pasco. We plan to leave on the 24th. However, the western fires in British Columbia have led to change our route north slightly.
Ron and Valerie Patton’s FJ-3 will appear on the Fantomworks reality tv show next Tuesday on Velocity. Read more here: http://www.ncnewsonline.com/news/lawrence-county-native-hits-reality-tv-with-jeep-restoration/article_b9f30e1a-6c02-11e7-a70b-f313d391a204.html
Steve passed along this interesting photo of Willys wagon printed in a Summer 2017 periodical. The text seems to be unrelated to the photo and offers not information about it.
Sounds interesting.
“A sea container full of early WW2 Jeep parts. If your looking to get into the hobby or even if your just needing a whole gaggle of WW2 Jeep parts, this might be something to consider.
The container is an 8 foot by 20 foot with wall to wall shelving full of reconditioned, new and or used take off MB and GPW ( That’s Willy’s and Ford) Flat fender Jeep parts.
The container can be included if your considering shipping everything long distance.
Here is what I’m offering:
Parts individually. Just need your wish list and I’ll price it out including shipping.
Container: $1, 800 (Sold with parts only) Container by itself is not for sale.
Parts with container secured and ready for shipment: $11,000
Anyone needing just parts must wait for ad to run it’s full length before parts are sold individually.”
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/military-jeep/6225903531.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Well hello sexy!
“For sale 1961 FC170 Jeep pickup.It has an enclosed service box .Front diff is a Dana 44,rear diff is a full floating Dana 60.Transmission is T98 Warner 4 spd.Engine is 327 chevy small block with camel back heads”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
(04/27/2017) Looks in good shape.
“Bought in April and spun a rod bearing driving it home. Put new bearings in and had a licensed mechanic go through and rework some stuff. It runs great now with the original 4-cylinder 134. I bought for family use but would like something different. It has 5 new tires and wheels, bikini top, and enclosed soft top. Would make a great engine/tranny swap project.”
https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-willys/6227197287.html
Looks solid.
“53 Willys 3B runs great (5) new tires powder coated wheels, free wheeling hubs, TOW BAR
good brakes, heater works
Ramsey PTO winch,
CB radio,
spare gas can,
Koenig hard top(no doors)
original F4-134 engine-3speed t-90,new electric fuel pump
12 volt alt
Gas gauge WORKS-all gauges function , horn works
Good/clean title-plates expired.”
https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-cj/6228520969.html
A nice looking M-38.
Engine overhauled. Transmission and transfer case rebuilt. Also have full military top with doors and bows. Body in good condition. New brakes. New radiator. New plugs and points. Rebuilt fuel pump and carburetor.”
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/6225121617.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $250/Each.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(07/05/20170 There are a variety of mods. Appears solid.
“1946 Willy’s CJ2A with Buick V6 runs great have 2 axels and parts that go with it(Dana 44 w/locker, overdrive kit etc..) Has a soft top kit complete with doors, 33″ tires with 16″ Rims and set of 15″ rims as well, 12K Winch, LED Lights.Possible trade for newer Jeep to tow jet skis or????”
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/6201227379.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
“Selling my antique Jeep Willys it is a 1947 cj2a I have the original Oregon license plate and updated Pacific Wonderland Oregon plates for it has the original Flathead 4 cylinder motor original drivetrain has Firestone NDT military look-alike tires All 4 shocks have been replaced front wheel bearings have been repacked. Electrical has been converted from 6 volt to 12 volt so therefore has an alternator to keep it charged it also has 12 volt windshield wipers which are controlled individually side to side has Factory front PTO winch but will need work done it is seized up recently carburetor has been rebuilt brand new fuel tank underneath driver’s seat seats have been reupholstered as well starts up nice drives nice. It will make a nice addition to somebody’s collection who is into Jeeps. I have just decided to go a different route I want to part ways with my old classic.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,500
(02/03/2017) A couple barn jeeps. It doesn’t say when they were parked in the barn.
2 Willys jeeps both are 1955
No rust Easy restore on either jeep all parts including doors & back window included with hardware as well as 1extra motor Both jeeps were driven into barn & parked
One has damaged left front fender’
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/6226716845.html
This might be in fair shape. No engine.
“50s Willy Wagon. No title. Needs motor. Has Trans.”
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/willy-wagon/6225210658.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/10/2017) Has the bobcat hood. It’s a project.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A. Barn Stored, Great Lines and Look, Runs, Great project. Currently has a 1967 V-6 engine. Will include all original parts, hood, tailgate, etc. Will include extra T90 transmission, engine parts, rear end, etc. Happy to discuss specifics.”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/willys-jeep-cja/6225957020.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** was $10k.
“i have a rare 57 willys jeep forward control fc 150 narrow track flat bed and a early 60s fc 170 flatbed and a spare parts cab. both are projects the 150 has rust corners are rusted out which is typical for these old trucks also above the windshield and in lower skins of doors. the 150 was running about a year ago and i would drive it around the neighbor hood until the master cylinder started to fail so i parked it originaly bought a spare cab for it to swap then i found the 170 which has a lot better cab has lots of surface rust but not rusted through like the 150 except small spots on back corners has original 226 flat head 6 was told it was rebuilt but last owner left the spark plugs out of it and drain plug out of the oil pan and after several years it is stuck. i have the pink slip on the 150 and is on non op the 170 will have bill of sale, as far as i know it is out of the dmv system last owner said it was parked for around 20 years. im asking 10k obo for both trucks and spare cab that is missing doors. id love to keep and do full restorations on these cool trucks but no longer have the room or funds to do anything with them. i can get pictures in a few days”
I spent a long time in the garage and now it’s the wee hours of the morning, so just a few posts today. This isn’t much of a post, but you get the idea …
I pulled the brakes and wheel cylinders off the front. The front wheel cylinders were full of crud, but the cylinders themselves, along with the rubber, were still in good shape, so I honed the cylinders, cleaned the parts, and reassembled them.
Since I have everything apart, I decided to installed a different axle. It’s clean and I’m not sure it’s every been used.
