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Needs assembly.
“1946 Jeep Willy. Good condition, fresh paint job. You can purchase body and frame separately or engine and transmission. Pictures does not have engine and transmission inside, you can put it back in and it will be ready to drive.”
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/6136474565.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(01/28/2016) Seller will take offers.
“47 WILLYS TRUCK complete running Jeep WILLIES
It is all original but the motor. It is a small block chevy with the original 3 speed transmission.
Runs and drive great. Needs some work to the brake lines… will throw in extra stuff in if you want?
Must be a flat fender truck and in decent shape.
May be willing to trade for CJ2 CJ3 M38 GVW OR EVEN A M170?
And cash difference.
Make a reasonable offer.”
https://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/6113540469.html
It has a tilt front end. No drive train (and not rear end?).
“I took off what I needed and you get the rest trades or best offer the rear end doesn’t come with it.”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/6138902047.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/25/2017) Listed as a 1944, it looks more like a late ’46, early ’47.
“44 willys jeep needs total restoration about 90 % complete the motor and Trans are rebuilt have extra parts 2500 obo call with questions”
https://roswell.craigslist.org/cto/6096572536.html
Just a few updates tonight. We’d changed plans slightly when we left Klamath Falls on Monday. We were supposed to go to Renton, but Ann was suffering from some brain fluid issues again (pressure, head ache, nausea), so we hightailed it straight to Pasco. I guess this trip was just a little too long for her. Once we got her home and she could lay down, she felt a little better.
On Wednesday, she still wasn’t feeling great, so I brought Patterson up to Renton by myself. Yesterday, I had the time to do some work. Unfortunately, I discovered something a little disheartening. More on that later ….
I began the morning with a simple task: remove the column shifter handle and replace it with Rusty’s. The lever at the top is Rusty’s (it should be chrome rather than black, but that will have to wait). On the bottom is Patterson’s broken one. Patterson’s may be repairable, but it will take some time.
For comparison, here’s a CJ-2A shifter (this site shows how to assemble a CJ-2A column shift mechanism). It’s got a little more primitive looking end:
One of the first things I had to figure out was how to mount the anti-rattle spring.
This spring is slightly different from the spring used on CJ-2A column shifters.
For comparison, here is a CJ-2A spring drawing:
If you are near Columbus, Indiana, this weekend, make sure to drop by the Midwest Willys Reunion. There’s a lot happening, including Alaska Or Rust tables with parts for sale, a raffle and at least one carb demonstration by Mr. Old Jeep Carbs himself, Richard Pacholski.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This was listed a couple months ago. Now back on eBay. I’d get it, but outside my budget at a starting price of $80. At that price, I can build my own in Photoshop and print it.
This married couple has quite the age difference: 61 years to be exact! The 2A is a column shift.
“This is an original press photo. Mrs. Mattie Lyons Large Sprouse, 79 and her 18 year old husband are ready for their 100 mile jeep trip to a Huntington amusement park tomorrow. It will be the first trip out of Lawrence county for Mrs. Sprouse, a widow for 17 years before her recent marriage.Photo measures 10.25 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated –1946.”
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Seller listed as a 1955 CJ-2A. So, not sure what it is.
“Selling my jeep , it is a awesome vehicle, v-6 , 4 speed, overdrive , power steering ,VDO gauges, dual tanks, NO rust boxed and channeled, new BFG 33/10.5 /15
All terrains, Detroit lockers, warn hub conversion , all interior is perfect! If there is somewhere this thing wont go , you dont need to be there”
https://salem.craigslist.org/cto/6133925366.html
Sounds like the seller has done quite a bit of work to it.
“1952 Willys 4 X 4 wagon, daily driver. Clean title. Colorado registration. Good patina.
Scout II Dana 44 axles front and rear professionally rebuilt with new bearings and seals. 3.54 ratio.
Lock-o-Matic automatic front hubs, owner rebuilt.
Chevy 327 Corvette/truck engine with Power Pack heads, professionally rebuilt.
Turbo 400 transmission, professionally rebuilt, new B&M shifter, converter and cooler lines.
Dana 18 transfer case, new seals with professionally rebuilt Warn Overdrive, new Drive shaft U-joints.
New items on engine: Milodon water pump and matching thermostat, Alternator, Holley 4 barrel carb, electronic ignition, fuel pump, ram’s horn manifolds. Completely new dual exhaust system, good sound
New 3 core radiator with matching shroud and dual 10″ thermostatically controlled electric fans
Brake system with 100% new parts and lines, power disks in front, heavy duty drum system in rear, new rotors, calipers, booster, master and slave cylinders. New shocks. Power steering from Scout II, with new pump and new hoses
All wiring replaced with new harness and fuse block, Full set of Steward Warner gauges, CB radio
Leather seats front and back, no rips, new shoulder belts in front, new interior side panels
5 new 31 X 10.5 Big O Big Foot All Terrain tires
New wiper arms, wiper motor, windshield washer
Custom made stainless steel gas tank. New fuel lines, Custom front winch bumper. Can include 8,500 pound winch for $300 extra.”
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/6133504540.html
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $4700
(04/19/2017) Runs, is a bit rough.
“This truck is originally from Nebraska. It has a 3-speed transmission with the hurricane 6 cylinder that smokes pretty bad when it warms up. It runs good and seems to stay cool.I have run it for 20 plus mins at a time. It has a electric fuel pump. It was a farm truck most of it’s life. It has plenty of dents and dings. The paint job is very amateur. It looks like it was applied with a roller and paintbrush and a Wagner power sprayer. It has Bondo that is unfinished. More in some places then needed and less in other places were needed. Not to bad from ten feet. The Bed Floor was replaced with a sheet of metal. The tires are dry rotted. It also has a hard ball size Bondo spots in each cab corner. And had one patch put in the driver’s floor.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5600.
The body will need some work. The Koenig hardtop looks great.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A, first year of civilian model of vehicle that helped win World War II and then brought 4-wheel-drive to post-war rural America. Equipped with 4-cylinder “Go Devil” engine and three-speed on the floor. Comes with custom Koenig steel top, including doors (not shown), roll bar, tow bar and very old-school winch. Updated or repaired: brakes, windshield glass, carb, fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump, driver’s seat, starter, shocks, alignment, hoses and belts. Fuel tank and system flushed and cleaned. Cooling system flushed and cleaned. Includes $250 bedliner kit to spray interior of tub. Daily runner that starts right up and has been fun on the ranch, but I need to buy a tractor, so Willys needs to go. $5,600 cash”
There are some “pristine” elements to this, but it lacks some original parts.
“VIN: 62093123105
Mileage: 13,870
Exterior Color: Green
Title: Clear
Fuel: Gasoline
Stock Number: 13223
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrain: 4 Wheel Drive
Interior Color: Black
CONTACT INFO
Auto Finance Experts
(760) 961-4400”
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/ctd/6129246166.html
Listed as a 1952, this jeep has a fiberglass CJ-5 body and top. What it lacks in pedigree, it makes up for in new parts.
“Nice jeep for snow or keep at hunting land. Moving no longer needed. 1952 Willis. Great frame fiberglass body awesome runner lots of new parts.”
https://lacrosse.craigslist.org/snw/6125479611.html
Has a rear PTO gearbox with a small winch(?) hooked to it.
“Jeep runs, drives and stops. New master cylinder and three wheel cylinders. Three on the tree shifter (kind of rare, came on the first production models). Original engine and drivetrain. Has live PTO that comes out the rear of the vehicle. Body is rough, frame is solid. Steering is tight. Clean title”
https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/cto/6136377730.html
Seller would like to trade for a four wheeler (side x side I assume).
“1951 Willys overland. Truck needs fuel pump fixed and a new gas tank.. will start and run. . I want to trade for a 4 wheeler…”
https://billings.craigslist.org/wto/6130265807.html
The windshield could use an adjustment back.
“Very nice original Willys Cj2 from 1947. Runs and drives great. Lots of new parts. Only 64,000 miles.”
https://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/6136393928.html
Runs, but needs work. Might be worth a look.
“Up for sale is, what I believe is a 1956, Willys Jeep CJ5. The serial number under the hood reads 57548-14914. I am selling this for my uncle so please excuse my lack of knowledge on the vehicle. I do know you will not be able to drive it home, however it does run and you can test drive it before buying it. It has a Buick V8 with a Turbo 350 automatic transmission with a B&M ratchet shifter. Has 36″ super swamper tires which are pretty dry rotted but all hold air. It has Warn manual locking front hubs with a Dana 30 front end and Dana 44 rear end. It has a homemade canopy top which can be easily removed. frame is in good shape and body is in decent shape with a few dings and dents and some surface rust. This jeep needs a restoration, but it is a running and, we’ll say moving, project.”
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/6124445548.html
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $8000.
This is listed as a 1941. It has rear full floaters with a CJ body. Look like a pipe “roll cage”.
“941 Willy’s Jeep
Original….Runs good….
Will consider trade for…4 wheeler, motorcycle, travel trailer, etc. What ya got?
Asking $8000.00 cash or trade”
Could use some better pics, but sure looks pretty stock.
“M38a1 willys military USMC version of the cj5.. very origional, top, doors, military radio.. xtra parts include new f134 engine, many spares, licenced, pink in hand… black plate if you want it.. . John contact ”
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/6129468383.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It’s project.
“I have a 1948 Willys for sale. It is a project. Set up for small block chevy, has fenderwell headers with purple hornies, 4 spd trans, BFG tires, has tow bar, tilt column, plastic fuel cell. Currently has no engine, has had new center link and tie rod, as well as new shocks. I’ve got TOO many projects, need this one gone. Make me an offer, all I can say is no.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $4500.
Needs an engine.
“Fc truck needs engine it does not have one in it”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
(07/23/1953) “wagon has alot of new parts. brand new inspection good until 2/17.
-has a 69 buick skylark 350 with th350 transmission.
-new hooker supercomp headers
-new 3″cherrybomb sidepipes
-new fuel line and filter
-new gauges. temp, volt, and oil
-completley new wiring harnes. the old harnes war ripped oit and everything has been wired in brand new through a fuse block. everything runs off of toggle switches.
-battery disconnect
-rear mounted battery
-b/m mega shift
-upgraded electric wiper motor
-new summit racing 40,000btu heater
-new adjustable summit racing bucket seats
-new becool 1,300 cfm fan
-all new hoses and wiring on the motor
all suspension components are only 2 years old. leafs, bushings, shackles
-new tie rod ends.
alot of new stuff.
the rear floor is all new. with new batton strips. also the crossmembers that support the floor are new 2″x2″x.25″ box tubing. everything has been seam sealed. new rockers.
has 35×12.5×15 mickey thompson baja mtz tires.
thing runs great.”
https://erie.craigslist.org/cto/6134320049.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.
(03/30/2017) Has some updates, but also has a few critical parts (like the bezels). It’s listed as a 1953.
“1953 Jeep Willys V-35/U, 4×4, 3spd manual trans with hi-lo transfer case, new military tires including a spare, rebuilt engine-new rings, bearings, gaskets, new carburetor, new starter, new fuel filter, new seals and bearings in transmission, towbar included, new jerry can, current registration with clean title. Ready to go!! $5000”
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/6113629700.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/31/2016) Runs and drives.
“This is a fine running piece of American history. Has newly upholstered rear seat, Newly painted, extras. Runs Great and is nice and clean.”
https://salem.craigslist.org/cto/6131816163.html
