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Maybe some value in parts?
“I think this is a cj3a jeep has no motor or transmission and body has been cut in to but not the frame. All running gear is there rear ends driveshaft good for parts if you need some. We can load it on your trailer.”
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/6189537815.html
It was a productive evening yesterday.
My wife spent her second-birthday helping me in the garage (The 25th of June is the day of her bombing .. she says it was like a whole new life after that). She’s a great help; she does any task asked without complaint. I couldn’t ask for a better co-mechanic!
It’s late, so I’ll make this short. We made good progress today. We installed the vacuum holding tank, installed the passenger seat, bled the brakes, rewired some of the frayed wires, connected the transmission and engine, and slid the power train back into place. Now we just have to re attached some wires, hoses, and tighten a few things and we’ll get to test it. Here are a few
pics:
It’s hard to leave the computer, even in the garage!
Ann’s helping center the engine.
Cleaning up after a long dirty day.
Original paint, too?
“Willys Jeep for sale, excellent all original condition, with only 15k miles, no rust through or rot. The only items not original are the wheels and tires. This is a true barn yard find (literally). Vehicle has spent its life on a ranch and has been started, serviced, and driven on a regular basis. Original plates, purchased from Quincy Willits Motors. Cons: Light oil leak from engine.”
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/6188957703.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
This has one of the rare miner hood ornaments. I’ve run across a couple others on jeep hoods.
“Some restoration, engine, transmission, interior, body and paint. Has been parked, covered and stored inside the barn for the last 15 years.”
Could be a good price. Possibly has an MB?GPW body? Or a replacement body.
“Beautiful little ’46 Willies,also have tow bar and rear cargo rack for hitch. Runs excellent, new carb.”
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/6192695140.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/10/2016) Nice looking jeep.
“Clean 1953 flat fender jeep. New interior. Lot of work done, all new breaks (new: master all 4 wheel cylinders and all 4 shoes), new fuel tank, new sending unit, fuel pump and carb all new…all new exhaust, Dana 20 gear drive transfer case, locking hubs, Trans works great (3 speed Borg warn t90) solid state distributer (no points) Runs, stops, all gauges work, brand new best top soft top with doors already purchased waiting on delivery, 33 inch Goodyear MTR pretty new, 4acyl hurricane engine 8000obo”
https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/6188407174.html
I think you could float across the Columbia River on those tires.
“1948 jeep willys
350
4 speed
Toyota running gear
5.29 gears
Detroit lockers
Chromoly axles front and rear
42 inch iroks and deadlocks
White soft top and bikini top
Warn 8274 standup winch
5 point harness and racing seats
Toyota frame
Full cage
Hi steer”
https://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/6192753985.html
Has lots of updates, looks in good shape.
“I am selling my dad’s 1943 Willys CJ2a. Jeep is really fun to drive. Looks good and drives really good. Has all the perks that people would want on these old Jeeps (over 75 years old)
Come look at it and you will not be dissatisfied.
Front and rear lockers
Front and rear PRP suspernsion seats recently upholstered.
4 point harness seatbelts and regular seatbelts if you want to drive it on the streets.
3.8 Buick 6 cyl evenfire engine with 4 speed tranny with twin stick transfercase and overdrive. Holley carburator and Hei distributor. Custom 12 gallon tank. Really nice set up done by the previous owner and we put less than 1K miles on it ( the jeep is a lil too tall for my 73 year old dad). Perfect runing order.
Hydraulic break and clutch and power steering.
33 inch tires with less about 1K miles. These are Swampers on 15 inch beadlock wheels. Spare tire is new on a tire carrier.
Fox shocks
Lots of body armor and boxed frame.
Really nice set up for a CJ2a.
My dad is taking offers. Please dont low ball. Make a good offer and the Jeep is yours. Clean title in hand.”
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/6191870185.html
Runs and drives.
“I have a 43 willys that has been in the family for a long time. It is time for me to let it go. It runs with a stock flathead. Most things have been gone through and replaced over the years. It runs and drives great. It has a hard top with extra windshield to make it all work. It needs a few minor things. It hasn’t been registered in 30 years.”
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/6189316807.html
Looks like a good price.
1950 Willy’s CJ3A Jeep
Rebuilt Engine, Transmission, Transfer-Case, Drive Train like new condition.
11″ brakes. Floor pan and brakes all replaced.
Ready to be finished, needs wiring harness, more parts available.
No title, just Bill of sale. 1825.00 OBO”
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/6192747674.html
Unusual front bumper.
“1950 Willy’s CJ3A Jeep
Barn find, All original. Does not run, Flat head 4 cylinder, 3 speed. Missing seats, alternator, and air cleaner. Have more parts available.
No title, just bill of sale. 925.00 OBO
Please call or text Bill.”
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/6192712946.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Craig shared this one. It runs and plows.
“Have a 1958 Willy’s with papers, runs, drives, stops, has a plow, body is rough. Make offer, thanks”
Scott shared this one. It needs work, but look like a good restoration candidate.
“Great restoration project. Rare 1958 Willys Jeep Forward Control FC-170 (long bed). Unmolested Original California Truck (Partially disassembled but all parts are included)
Original Paint (Great Patina). Original Drive train (3 Speed Manual Trans/2 Speed Transfer Case, Shift Linkage, Axles, Drive Shafts). Well Done Mid to Late 60s Small Block Chevy Conversion (engine not running but is complete and spins over). Never Hit or Wrecked (except for dent in R rear fender well). Clean Straight Frame/Undercarriage/Gas Tank. Excellent Sheet Metal (Original Wall Thickness – No Rust Thru). Period-Correct Reverse Steel Wheels. Original Owners and Factory Service Manuals. Clean Documentation. Additional detail photo’s available by request. By Appointment Only”
https://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/6191407072.html
UPDATE; Status Unknown. No price listed.
Looks like there are at least two trucks as part of this.
“getting rid of 4 willys projects come and see in person feel free to call”
The pics suggest there may be some rust, but perhaps I am wrong . . .
“1948 Willys Jeep Pick Up Truck
BARN FIND
Starts, stops, and NO RUST ISSUES!
Needs TLC but all there.
I know what it is worth but I don’t need another project.
3 on the tree
No Title”
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/6189946661.html
No pics.
“I’ve got a survivor, it runs and drives. I’d like to trade for a small truck or best offer”
It’s definitely a project.
“Perfect project car for sale. I have no time to devote to this project. It is stored in a garage. It is in good shape. There is also a 350 Engine for it, Many other Parts with many that are new in the box. The hood it not very well displayed but is in good shape. There is a title for this car. If you are interested give me a call and make an offer. Please only serious buyers with serious offers. You will need to pickup and haul away.”
https://chico.craigslist.org/pts/6188959551.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
(05/16/2017) This has all kinds of mods.
“4X4 FRANKENSTEIN CRAWLER- clear NV Titled 1948 WILLYS JEEP.
V8 327 Chevy Electronic ignition, 4 speed Manual GM Trans and Transfer case.
Toyota- SR5 pickup frame, brakes and axles. Rear axle, full locker, set for Zero departure. 110″ wheel base. Rancho shocks.
Classic WILLYS body, adjusted for 35X12.5X15 tires on Deep 6 lug Toyota rims.
Front Wench: WARN XD90001 electric
Rear Wench: Hickey Sidewinder”
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/6192804341.html
UPDATE: Was no price. Now $2500.
(05/07/2017) This has some unusual mods in the driver’s compartment.
“I have a 1946 jeep willys that i need to trade for a camper. I have the title for the jeep. I don’t need anything fancy, I just got a job in the oilfield and I need it to live in till the house sells.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/14/2016) Has a variety of updates.
“A 1951 Willys M38 for SALE!
Here is my baby up for sale, very fun to drive. Head turner for sure. A lot of Power A lot of torque. Street Legal.
– M38 body on a 1971Jeep CJ5 chassis.
– Engine: Buick 231 3.8L V6 Turbo Charged with a recently rebuilt and tuned Holly 650cfm 4bb Double Pumper Vacuum Secondary Carburator.
– Transmission: 350 Turbo Hydromatic.
– Transfer Case: T-18.
– Detroit Lockers.
– Beadlock Rims.
– Full Custom Rolling Cage.
– Air Compressor: MaxAir 4.0
– Power Steering.
– Many More Features…’
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/6191911661.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“ALL ORIGINAL 1958 JEEP FC 150 NARROW TRACK PU. 4CYL. 3 SPEED. NICE COLORADO TRUCK WITH VERY LITTLE RUST. NOT RUNNING. THIS NEEDS A COMPLETE RESTORATION. ENGINE PARTIALLY APART. I CAN SHOW IT M-F 8 – 5. IN STORAGE FACILITY. $2500.00 or close offer with Colorado title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
“Mariner Blue 1961 Jeep CJ-5. Features the 134CI F-Head 4 Cylinder Engine, 3 Speed Manual Transmission with 4 Wheel Drive. Body off restoration with engine rebuild completed in 2005. Newer style low bucket front seats with sliding drivers adjustment and fold and tumble back seat. Recent work includes: New Master cylinder, all fluids changed, rebuilt carburetor, new pedal levers, new front drive shaft yokes/seals, installed front locking hubs and new temp and fuel gauges. This Jeep is in excellent condition, ready to be enjoyed.
For additional fee, I will include BRAND NEW Bestop Supertop soft top and doors (not installed) ($949 new 5/2014).”
Contact David at (269)217-7029 for more info. The jeep runs.
“360 AMC edelbrock intake and carb no rust Rough Country suspension runs good”
A couple things confused me today. In this first example, we have at top the original gasket between the intake manifold and carb. On the bottom is the replacement gasket included in a rebuild kit. As you can see, it won’t work. Is the DJ-3A intake that unique? I know it uses a Carter YF 2392, so that’s unique.
Next up, the ends for the dragline. On the left is the new end and on the right the old one. The new one is taller and has shallower slots for installing it. The old end is shorter and has much deeper slots (those deeper slots are really helpful) . Anyone know why these are so different? Between the longer end and longer springs, I couldn’t put all the parts together around the bell crank arm (and I tried). In the end I was forced to use some old and some new parts.
Note the difference in the spring heights. Try as I might, I could not compress the spring enough to install an end. I changed to the old end.
Once I used some of the old parts, I was able to get the draglink installed.
I also installed the dual master cylinder. The rear brake line connected perfectly. I just had to add one bend. The front brake lines were a big problem. You’d think trying to locate an 3/16-1/4 adapter would be easy, but it turned into multiple trips to the auto store, where I hunted for the right sizes with the right threads. The staffs at two different auto stores were not useful (nice, but not helpful). So, this will work for now, but I’d like to get the proper adapter and remove the connectors and line on the right side. 
Sunday morning we’ll 1) bleed the brakes and then, if all goes well with that, 2) replace the front springs and then 3) drop in the engine.
There must be a story with this photo.
“1940s WWII Photo from another unnamed US Army soldiers photo album. Most appear to be at a unknown California army base before heading to the Pacific Theater of Operation. Nothing written on backs nor in album so no other info available.”
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