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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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Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/27/2017) Not sure how much value is here.
“Clean Florida title, delivery available depending on location. Let me know what questions you have.
My apologies if you messaged the previous post, I found they went to junk mail after posting expired.”
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/6111823352.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
Appears to have some rust on the driver’s side. Missing the windshield.
“1947 Jeep Willys- 4 cylinder flat head. Originally transmission.”
It’s a project.
“For sale is a 1951 Willys CJ-3A Jeep completely disassembled and ready for restoration. Motor and transmission were working when disassembled. The tub is very rusty but would be good for parts. 134 cu in Go Devil 4 Cylinder Engine, 3-speed Borg Warner T-90 Transmission, Dana 18 Transfer Case, Dana 25 Front Axle and Dana 44 Rear Axle. Everything is there except the fuel tank. There is no title for a vehicle of this age in Alabama. I will sell the Engine, transmission and transfer case separately for $1000. I can load everything on a trailer if interested the pallet rack is not included in the sale. Call or text for more information. If I do not answer please leave a message. Serious Inquiries Only Please.”
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/pts/6147155001.html
No pics. Sounds like an incomplete project with a new body.
“new jeep body with frame,axles,transmission,transfurcase, power steering lots of extras.
3500.00 o.b.o.”
Lots of work left in this Wagon/S-10 project. Glass and body exterior look good.
“This listing is for a rare 1948 Willys Jeep Overland Station Wagon. This vehicle will make one great street rod, no doubt about it. The Jeep currently has no motor but the engine bay is plenty large enough for any size motor you’d like to drop in. It needs new door glass. The body is sitting on a mid-80’s model Chevrolet S-10 pickup frame. The body work is ~80% complete. This vehicle is being sold as-is. Please contact me with any questions you have about this vehicle. The buyer will need to pickup the vehicle, I do not provide shipping. This is quite a rare vehicle and a true collector. You won’t find another like it.”
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/6141659305.html
Craig found this one.
“RARE 1964 Kaiser Willys M151A1 army jeep Willys only made the one year has rust issues but replacement panels are available comes with windshield ,motor transmission ,seat frames ,would make a nice restoration project not cut in half like most of them $2500.00 OBO phone only no texts or email”
https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/6123280335.html
I found these docs on eBay. They are basic pricing sheets for the DJ-5 and DJ-6 (non mail-jeep looking versions). Though I don’t see specifics, I think these used the T-96 tranny.
UPDATE: **Sold** Was $15,000.
Mark’s selling this MB. You can contact him at mgrusauski@gmail.com. The jeep has some good history.
“1944 MB. 12/7/44
Clean and runs great
Procured by tenth mountain division decorated captain when he got out after ww2
Garaged In same hill region of connecticut
in parade every year
29440 miles
New fuel tank
New carb
New pump
Ser# 395501
Date of delivery 12/7/44”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
Looks good. The interior “diamond plating” on the ceiling is actually thin plastic sheets cut to fit the side panels and headliner.
“According to Willys records, less than 12,000 wagons were produced in 1959. All were powered by the Super Hurricane 226 Cubic Inch inline 6-cylinder flat head engine. Combined with the 3 speed manual transmission, this drive train produced a neck-snapping 115 HP and could almost reach 55 mph down hill with a tail wind. These wagons came in both the two-wheel and four-wheel drive models and were designed for strength and durability, not speed.
It is difficult to find any of these vehicles today. For the most part, those that do exist do not resemble the original. Most have been subjected to the “improvements” of a high-powered engine and transmission swap.
This rare example has seen restoration efforts by 3 successive owners since 2008. Each has added his or her contribution but no effort has been made to change the original 58 year-old powertrain.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
“This Willy’s is just right for running as is or a restoration project. 100% complete plus lots of parts to go with it. Full body diamond plate body protection. No Rust.
Stock axles and transfer-case, overdrive and t-case, with a 350 SBC conversion under the hood. Motor has aprox 20K miles on it.
This one looks in good shape. Barry spotted it. It almost looks like the rear wheels are larger than the fronts. It must be an optical illusion?
“I am selling my 52 Willys overland, frame off restoration with a little over 23k mileage. Runs and drives really nice, very fun to drive. I have too many projects and need to let this one go. I will consider trades for running drivable Camaro, Chevelle or an 87 Monte Carlo SS hardtop. ”
https://gadsden.craigslist.org/cto/6152949589.html
Needs a little work to get going again.
“I have for sale a 1941 CJ2 willy’s jeep. Second owner and has been garaged for the past 15 years. It was driven in and ran fine when parked but now needs a battery and probably a fresh fluids flush to get running again. Clean title. Very fun and iconic jeep. Will go up literally anything!! Jeep is pretty dirty in pictures, a nice wash cleaned her up good”
https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/6151166539.html
Engine has a knock.
“206 cylinder – runs but knocks. Needs motor. 4 wheel drive, channeled body. Old Ford six motor. Must see. Make an offer. Matte Black.”
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/6151592711.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Has a seized V8.
“1945 flatfender Ford jeep, small block ford v8, 4 spd that is seized up, I have another transmission and transfer case and the flathead motor from the 40s to go with.”
Body has been media blasted and primed.
“1948 Willys Jeepster. Rust free and very straight body which has been plastic media blasted and primed at the cost of $2700. All the interior has been done in a modern pattern/materials. The plan was to make it a driver with a 225 Buick V6 and turbo 350 which have both been completely rebuilt and included as well. The frame has not been modified yet so if you wanted to go back to the original drive train you could very easily. The original engine and trans are gone and not included. Some of the plating and polishing of the stainless has been done as well. Lots of extra parts included. A lot of time and money were spent on the project unfortunately there wasn’t enough time left to finish it. It’s a great start for someone wanting a project. Due to the location in the garage pictures are not the best.”
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/6151427155.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
(05/20/2017) Runs. Appears worth a look.
“Selling my 47 Willys cj2a it’s in good condition runs and drives but is still a project still has the go devil 4 cylinder engine it’s easy to work on and worth putting money into I’ve had a good time with this jeep but no longer have a place to store it so it’s sitting in storage rotting away and it didn’t deserve it so help her back onto the road”
No pics provided.
“very good Jeep 4×4 standard 134 flathead, 3 sp with 4 wheel drive and high and low, VERY good tub with no rust except in the tool box under the seat. Warn hubs, old 16 inch tires stock except for 12 volt and alt.and big brakes.”
Looks like there’s parts value here.
“Has good bones. Look at pics.
Have title.
No motor or tranny.
Any small motor and tranny can b put in.”
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/6153017728.html
Appears to have parts value.
“o title, has a decent amount of rust, axles and transfer case are complete, was set up for a ford 4 cylinder, parts motor included, the hood is there but no windshield. 3 large pieces of sheet metal are included for patching. Needs a lot of work $400. phone calls only no texting or emails. No trades and I will not deliver it”
https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/6153389044.html
Barry spotted this one. I’m not sure how much value is there.
“WILLYS PANEL DELIVERY TRUCK 1949. THIS IS FOR THE BODY ONLY, THERE IS NO MOTOR OR TRANSMISSION. WILL NEED FLOOR PANS, AND MISCELLANEOUS OTHER REPAIRS. STILL SOLID ENOUGH FOR A GOOD PROJECT. ”
https://bham.craigslist.org/cto/6146490152.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
(05/09/2017) This looks like a deal.
“Matching set of Willys duel rear wheel axles (posi trac) off of Factory rack body Willys F.C. 170. This is probably the last set of these that you will find. I also have many other Willys parts for wagons, pickups, jeepsters, J-Series, C.J’s, Etc. Etc”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/25/2017) I like this patina. The inside isn’t quite so nice. Wrong grille for a 48.
“jeep truck, great patina, small V-8, bill of sale only”
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/6151828416.html
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $125.
Bill spotted this wood hardtop. The side windows flip down. Looks well-built.
“CUSTOM MADE WOOD (W/ CANVAS) WILLY’S JEEP TOP/COVER NEEDS SOME REPAIR FOR RETROFITTING YOUR VINTAGE JEEP! ATTENTION SURFERS ! AND DEER HUNTERS !!!”
We had a good day of work on Patterson today. First up, we confirmed that all the lights, blinkers, and even the hazards work. The brake lights don’t work yet, but that’s related to the master cylinder. I’ve ordered a dual master cylinder system from R&P, which ought to solve the brake issues.
The last electronic issue to debug is the heater motor. That’s on deck for tomorrow morning.
We took a look a closer look at Patterson’s engine and concluded it needs a full rebuild. There are multiple areas of pitting on the piston walls. Examples:
Wall of piston #4. Several instances of pitting.
Pitting on #2
So, we turned our attention to Rusty’s engine, one that is marked as a rebuild. Ann tackled the cleaning of it. It was supposed to be a “good enough” job, which she surpassed.
Casey shared a report over email on the 2017 Rally last week. This was the eighth year and, once again, was a big success. There’s even talk of expanding it a few days.
Over fifty people from fourteen states in twenty-three vehicles attended this year’s event . Twenty vehicles hit the trails, with five break downs.
They’ve already scheduled next year’s event for May 18-20, 2018. Once again, it will be held at the Red Cliff Lodge, a beautiful location. Learn more at the Willys Rally site.
