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I don’t know anything about this style of hardtop.
“Full fiberglass hard top for a 1955-1975 round top Jeep CJ5 or M38A1. Is in really good condition. Only part that isn’t good is the rear window is cracked (as pictured) but could easily be fixed with plexiglas. Great addition to any CJ or M38A1.”
https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/6185284559.html
Looks like there’s more to do than just install the fenders.
“1954 willys. Needs finished. All together and complete except front fenders. Motor rebuilt. 3500 or make offer.was sold but available again”
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/6176789823.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.
Not sure how deep the rust is, but it looks like it has potential.
“Selling a Ford Script jeep body, some rust but overall a very restorable body for an early Ford jeep. Still has footman loops, gas tank well, other original body parts”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.
Has a Meyer hardtop.
“1963 Willy’s Jeep. Clear title. Original running 4 cylinder hurricane engine.
Rare aluminum Myers top with doors. Needs floor. Have seats. Have new gas tank.
Must sell!! $750 obo.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05-06/2017) Has a number of older mods. Probably a good jeeping jeep back in the day. It could a little love.
“1946 Willys CJ2-A
225 cubic in Buck v6 less than 1000 miles on complete rebuild
SM 420 trans w/warn overdrive
5/38 gear ratio
power steering
8000 lbs warn wench
full roll cage
V W bucket seats
tool box rear seat
duel 10 gal fuel tanks under seats
cooler rack
31 inch Cooper tires less than 1000 miles
needs a little love an care
extra crank shaft,heads,blocks, and lots of extra engine parts
removable tow bar”
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/6175967145.html
Just a few updates tonight….
I drove up to Sandpoint, Idaho, today to meet with the McKay brothers, aka Minnesota Chris and Idaho Todd. I had a great time with them last year and was looking forward to another visit.
I once again met them at Todd’s business, Big Lake Recreation. We went to lunch (a delicious burrito at Joel’s), then went to see Todd’s newest Tux. In the picture below, you can’t see them, but those two guys are under the blue Tux discussing some finer points of PTOs. I’m pretty sure they forgot all about me. Or maybe I was supposed to join them?
About that time I remembered I hadn’t been taking pictures, so I took the one below. Then, I too fell under the jeep spell and managed to forget taking another photo over the remainder of our time together. Though I didn’t get any more photos, I did get some good parts from Chris. So, thanks go to Todd and Chris for the great afternoon!
Speaking of Chris, he’ll be heading East to Minnesota in a few days. If you need anything transported, contact him at nscustoms@hotmail.com or through his Vintage Willys Parts Page on Facebook and maybe he can help you.
Update **sold**
“I got this original fire jeep from VT. It’s all original with correct mb engine and 6v accessories including sparton horn! Needs restoration, but a good starting point. Engine should run, I need to tune it up.”
Here’s a neat photo that includes VEC CJ-2As on the assembly line.
“This is an original press photo. The peacetime version of the Jeep is in volume production at the Willys-Overland plant here. Shown is a sub-assembly line where bodies get finishing touches. The company which expects a world wide market for the vehicles as a farm and industrial tractor, truck, mobile power unit and passenger conveyance plans to build 20,000 this year. Photo measures 10.75 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 07-26-1945.”
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Some slow-going through Thailand’s mud.
“1962 Press Photo Anti-leprosy team push the Jeep in Yasothorn near Thailand. This is an original press photo. Fighting the stigma of the outcast Members of an anti-leprosy team struggled pushed a Jeep, carrying supplies, out of the mud in Yasothorn, Northeast of Thailand. The team, sponsored by the Thai Government and the World Health Organization of the United Nations surges out and treats leprosy victims throughout the country. The travel from village to village Setting up clinics in health centers or temples, where they dispense Sulfone drugs. Photo measures 10 x 8 inches. Photo is dated 08-25-1962.”
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Leigh shared this one. It is a postcard of a Willys Truck with the CFA (Country Fire Authority – Victoria, Australia), one of a series of historic fire appliances with the CFA.
The sellers of this jeep are very interested in seeing it go to someone who will restore it. It’s got a rare Boston Top that’s in good condition. Contact Mark Pinel at (970) 201-7673 or MarkandLisaPinel@gmail.com if interested.
“It is partially restored (Brakes, Suspension, Seats Re-upolstered), 33,618 original miles. My Dad bought it brand new Dec. 13, 1947 and I have the original bill of sale. It starts easily and holds excellent oil pressure, never had the head off but is in need of carb re-build. I have all the original equipment including governor, PTO, all seats and original aluminum removable hard top with exception of the snow plow. I also have a wide array of spare parts including color-coded cloth wireing harness, vacuum and electric WW motors, ignition parts, complete exhaust system, etc, everything that one would need to put it into first order condition. But it needs to go to a legitimate restorer who can do it right. The engine & VIN numbers on the Bill of Sale match the Jeep and data tags.
Starts easily but the carbureator needs a rebuild as the jets are so clogged up it needs nearly full choke to run. Among the spare parts is a rebuild kit or two for the carb. The transmission shifts well as does the transfer case and the PTO case. The speedometer cable broke during the last few years my Dad had the Jeep but he only was using it around their home, it was not even registered so no meaningful miles since. I have a replacement speedometer cable. The mileage is shown on one of the photos as 33,618.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Lots of updates. Looks in good shape.
“1948 Willys Jeep. New motor, transfer case, breaks. Later model front and rear end. 305 Chevy V8 with 4 speed. 32″ BFG mud terrains. 8000# winch. This is a nice clean jeep with a bunch of new parts. Clean title. $8500 OBO”
It runs and has some cool rims.
“This is a good running jeep it has the buick v6 it is currently registered it has a new water pump and fuel pump and new seats”
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/6182309549.html
Lots of updates.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/6182245852.html
“Chevy small block 350 swap
Edelbrock intake
Holley adventure off road carb
Edelbrock high rise valve covers
MSD spark plug wires
new starter
installed an aluminum radiator with electric fan wired in a thermal switch or toggle switch on the fly
Corvette master cylinder with all new lines and Wild Wood portioning valve
hydraulic clutch set up with 12” clutch
new optima battery (3 months old) Continue reading
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
Looks like there’s value here.
“I have a nice 1961 Willys Wagon. It is. A nice driver by no means a show car. It has rust in a lot of places but looks so cool. Has a Chevy 6 cylinder with HEI ignition,has a turbo 350 trans and a Ford rear end. It is still on the original frame. Has nice duel exhaust. Rust and drives good. Gets a lot of attention. Interior has been redone and is very nice,no headliner. Needs a new headlight switch . Heater works. Turn signals work. Breaks are good. I also have with it a 1963 Willys Wagon for parts for the 61 or you can go the other way. The 63 is on a blazer frame with a small block in it and the blazer drive train. Very good body but does have rust in some areas”
Barry shared this one. It is being auctioned at Bring-A-Trailer.com.
“This 1948 Willys CJ-2A has been in the seller’s family since 1981 and is powered by a 2.2L Go Devil flathead four-cylinder paired to a 3-speed manual with 4WD and a high-low transfer case. The truck remains in nearly stock condition other than the addition of turn signals and larger wheels and tires. The second owner of this Willys was the Rifton, New York Volunteer Fire Department, who acquired it in 1949 with 1,100 miles. It remained with them until being sold in 1977 with 6k miles to Philip Stokes, also of Rifton, New York. The seller’s father was the fourth owner and acquired it in 1981. Over the last 36 years it was primarily used as an airport vehicle. Recent service includes an oil change and rebuilt fuel pump. This Willys is offered with some service records and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.”
http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1948-willys-cj-2a-4/
Looks like a good price.
“1944 Willys Jeep Trailer, good shape for age, no rust through, great trailer for off road or put back to original military. Sold with bill of sale.”
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/tro/6182608534.html
This has an f-head.
“1952 Jeep Willys. No rust. Great shape. Fold down windshield is your A/C. Army green. Upgraded to an F-Head engine. Super fun.”
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/6180036294.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5800.
(05/10/2017) Runs and drives. Appears solid.
“1947 Willy’s Jeep CJ2A. We are the third owners. It runs and drives great. It looks pretty good too. It has a Jeep V6 and a rare overdrive setup. The seats have great upholstery and the body is pretty straight. It does have it’s needs, but motor and drive train are good. Brand new tires last year. Its a cool little ride, especially around hot august nights.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/05/2017) Craig found this unique wooden bodied 3A. The seller has a sense of humor, calling the jeep “Termite’s Delight”.
“Take a look at this 1951 four-wheel drive Willy’s Jeep! Custom designed handcrafted wood body. Great show vehicle. Vehicle specs: 134 c.u. flat head, 4 cylinder engine. Runs good. Comes with canvas top and side doors. Also comes with a six foot steel plow, electric winch operated. Clean title.”
https://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/6152631443.html
Has a non-running V6.
“Obo. Buick v6. Was running but sat for years. Needs new tires, I’ll get her running for serious buyers”
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/6181002379.html
It hasn’t run in almost a decade.
“It has been sitting under a tarp for the last 8 years as I was not in the geographical area. The front horns of the frame were replaced, could be done better or replaced. It has a 4 inch rancho lift kit. Front locking hubs, I think the top is still in good condition it has the doors as well. It does not have the original seats, 33 X 12.50 tires I am not sure on the condition of the tires. It has been converted to 12 volt and has a AM/FM radio. The jeep is not running and will need to moved with a trailer. Must have the ability to move it. Cash offers only. I am not in a hurry to sell.”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/6178430844.html
Both are projects.
“1948 CJ3A Jeep, V6, 4wd with lots of large accessory parts. And two upholstered seats.
Also comes with another Jeep:
1946 CS2A frame roller.
These are both project Jeeps.
I’m asking $3500 for both. One runs and one starts but is a project.”
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/6177472273.html
UPDATE: Mac’s Motor City Garage published a post on the Aluminum Alcoa Jeepster. Two or three were made. Only one is known to survive according to Jim Allen.
https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/willys-overland-oddball-the-1950-alcoa-coupe/#more-55876
There will be limited posts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for sure and maybe Monday. We are camping as part of a wedding in the hills of Eastern Oregon near this location and my mobile broadband wireless hotspot isn’t working well at all. Even my phone calls aren’t working well. At least it is beautiful up here … except for the rain.
