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This was listed at $400, but probably just a make offer situation now. Thanks to Any for sharing it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1175651470216036
“Jeepster , it’s setting on a late model frame like truck in last picture , the engine came out of truck in last picture , 4cyl turbo diesel 4×4 Jeepster , needs finished everything is there and there is very little work left to do ,make offer , not finishing due to death in family , located in Leighton al , no rust”
John shared this Kubota 2203 build.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1167604051165718
“1948 willys Cj2a with a kubota 2203 Turbo diesel engine, new non script body. Absolutely zero rust, Completely restored. Upgraded disk brakes and Modern steering. 95% complete. No title currently registered in Vermont. Or best offer”
This has a Kubota Engine swap.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/305164742225102
“$14000 firm. For sale is this 1955 Willys CJ-3B. Ready for off-road adventures or just driving around town. No need for a trailer, this one’s ready to go! Odometer mileage is an estimate based on previous owner’s information.
– Kubota v2203 DI Turbo Diesel engine (30 mpg!)
– Air-to-air intercooler
– Overland Diesel Adapter Kit
– Turbo and EGT gauges
– 29 tooth overdrive
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000.
Greg shared this recently rebuilt CJ-2A with a Kubota diesel swap.
“‘46 CJ2A, Overland Diesel turbo kubota kit, champion aluminum radiator, electric fan, Rancho 2.5 lift with shocks and springs, new tub, custom fuel tank & extended seats back for more room, new wheels/tires, GM disc conversion, wilwood master cylinders and hydraulic slave for clutch, all braided stainless lines and AN fittings, raptor lined inside tub, wilwood swing pedals, autometer gauges, rebuilt T90/Dana 18 with proper fluids, knuckles gone through with proper grease, stock axles had bearings/seals replaced, stock rear drums, stock steering box with fluid changed and changed tie rod setup to more common setup in place of y-link setup, much more predictable steering. Body is painted with matte clear. Have extra old T84 and other MB axles if wanted. Need rebuilding.
Still needs seat covers, windshield frame, brake lights, and speedometer but would negotiate including those in sale for right price. Since building this has sat in my cabin garage and only put maybe 20 test miles.”
Matt shared this rare Perkins diesel. It has the correct serial number plate for a diesel, too. It does have rust.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/149327051514207
“1967 Jeep CJ-6 with Perkins diesel engine. All original and minimal rust compared to most CJ’s of this vintage. Very rare Perkins diesel engine runs but will need rebuild. It will run but smokes excessively and is low on power. Injection pump and injectors have been rebuilt. Production numbers suggest that less than 600 CJ-6’s were built with the Perkins engine. The body and floors have rust in all of the typical locations but is not a total rust bucket. Please be familiar with the rarity of this Jeep before you criticize the asking price. Clear Pennsylvania title included. All low ball offers will be ignored.”
Jan out of the Netherlands shared this unique Perkins Brochure that highlights. I don’t have a date for it. I found one of these brochures for sale out of the UK and another one here, though it is priced higher. And, here is an M-38 for sale in the UK with that conversion.
Greg and Tom shared this Kubota diesel powered flattie. There are no pics of the engine included.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/496716685953123
“Up for sale is my 1952 Willys M38. This jeep has a Kubota V2203 Turbo Diesel Engine installed with a full kit from Overland Diesel out if Canada. The jeep runs and drives great. It also has the disk brake conversion from Brennans Garage. It has a T90c transmission and a lock rite locker in the rear. It has led headlights, aluminum radiator, full 2 inch exhaust, new shocks etc, tightsteer installed and 32-10-15 tires on it. It also has an (arctic) hard top original for the m38. This jeep has thousands of dollars spent on it. Full specs available if serious”
Bill shared this update for a satisfied Kubota engine owner.
This one page brochure (I’m assuming there is info on the back?) is one I haven’t seen. If it weren’t for the UK postage, I’d grab it.
View all the information on eBay
“AN ORIGINAL PIECE OF AGRICULTURAL SALES LITERATURE
SINGLE SHEET SALES LITERATURE
IN GOOD CONDITION – HOLE PUNCHED AND HAS BEEN NIBBLED ALONG THE TOP EGDE – SEE THE SCAN”
UPDATE: This is now for sale in New York for $7500.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/795642951661393
This was formerly a USPS FC.
“1962 Jeep FC/170 on a 1990 Isuzu Tilt Chassis. Truck runs stops and drives. Motor is 4BT1 with auto trann, power brakes,power steering and AC. I think all the parts for the AC are there but not hooked up. New Injectors and turbo in boxes. Nice project with the tilt Jeep Cab and the diesel engine. Come and look. Not a Commander“
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/04/2020) At the bottom you can see a video of a Kubota V2203 from a refrigeration unit installed in a flattie. You can learn more about this swap at overlanddiesel.com.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/d/battle-ground-kubota-v2203/7574258337.html
“Engine will be strapped to a pallet.
These engines are easily swapped into Jeep’s, bobcats, or even used for standby generators. Perfect for projects
I can send a video of the engine running or you can come check it out.
Contact with any questions you might have.
These V2203 engines can be swapped in place of older V1902, V1903, V1702, V1703 models.
D1105 will include an inline electric fuel pump
All you need to run these are fuel and a battery. Fully mechanical. Fuel solenoid can be removed and blocked off, or you can wire into ignition power. All engines have a manual shutdown lever on the fuel rack.
SAE #4 Bellhousing pattern
If you are unsure if this model will be a direct swap, message me and I will let you know if it will work for your application. Engines are sold “as is” with no warranty.
Conversion kit links;
https://www.overlanddiesel.com/
https://kubotaswappers.myshopify.com/”
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Here’s the video of a used Kubota engine installed in a a flattie that I mentioned:
Has the Kubota engine update.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/437304568360017
“‘47 Willys CJ2A with a Kubota v2203 turbo diesel engine swap. I used an Overland diesel swap kit. http://overlanddiesel.com/ It has the stock 3 speed T-90 transmission and Dana 18 transfer case, front lock right locker with locking hubs and an open rear end. Front disc brakes. Everything works and it works well on the roads. You could drive it home but the gears limit top speed. I have a ton of spare parts that will go with it for the right price.”
Andy shared this build. Lots of mods on this diesel-equipped wagon.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/deals/item/5435267946601975/
“1963 Willy’s jeep utility vehicle. Motor is a 4BT Cummins with turbo kit. Has a turbo 400 automatic transmission. 1/2 ton Chevy axels. 4 wheel drive. $25,000 OBO”
This jeep is setup for a Kubota swap (engine included).
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/golden-1946-willys/7498482515.html
“This is a project and is priced at half of what I have invested.
I have to abandon the project due to a pending move. All the drivetrain has been professionally rebuilt and upgraded. T90, Dana 18 X case, overdrive, both axles. Frame is straight and free from cracks. Has been set up for a Kubota 2.2 turbo diesel. Upgraded brakes, upgraded steering, new tires. Nothing is missing. I was on the home stretch with this and doing final assembly.
I have the manual for the conversion and hardware bagged and tagged. Also have manual for the Kubota diesel.
I’m not willing to part out- yet- but we’ll see once the move date gets closer. Clean title.”
Bill shared this Hemming’s ad for 2 CJ-2As, one with the Kubota swap. This combo is listed on Hemmings. Given the red jeep isn’t quite stock (front bumper has extra metal, it’s missing the front bow holder, there appear to be no tail lights, and the front parking lights are incorrect) and the black jeep is even less so (has even more mods), though has a new Diesel engine, the price seems a little aggressive.
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2022/04/28/pair-of-1946-jeep-cj-2a-find-of-the-day-0422
“These 2 1946 Willy’s Jeep CJ-2’s are being offered as a package deal. The Red Jeep is a 2 owner vehicle, being in the seller’s family since 1953! It has been meticulously restored using all period correct parts, and only comes out for shows or parades. The Black Jeep is built for fun! Utilizing a Kubota Diesel out of a refer trailer (only 500 hours), along with a full swap kit and advice from our friends at Overland Diesel. Both are in amazing condition, and are available now! The owner would love to see them both stay together, but will entertain offers on either of them separately.More details below.”
This sports a 2 cylinder Duetz Diesel.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/758324058471680
“1957 jeep cj5 with a 2 cylinder duetz diesel , runs and drives has very little brakes , body is very very rough has original m38 style hood , newer fuel tank , Ramsey winch works , no title but can write a bill of sale , bought as a project but am moving and don’t have the space to take it with me”
This project has a VW Diesel engine.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1494810954190637/
“Good project just lost interest it has a 4cylinder Volkswagen diesel motor only thing it needs is seats tires shocks an paint everything else is done already done rack an pinion steering has windshield that comes with I”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2400.
Andy spotted this deal. It includes a snow plow, Kelly Hardtop, Cutlas Hubs, Perkins diesel, and a Monroe Lift. Overdrive, too?
“Jeep CJ-5( Kaiser Jeep Corp.) Runs & Drives, (needs battery). 4 cylinder Perkins diesel engine, factory HD T98 transmission w/OD, T18 transfer case, Inline Dana 30 rears. 72” snow plow hydraulic lift manual angle, Monroe 4 point hitch. No title $2400.00 OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.
Tom forwarded this ad. The jeep has a Kubota engine, but still needs work to be running.
“WILLYS DIESEL 1957. KUBOTA ENGINE. THIS IS PROJECT THAT NEEDS I LETTLE MORE WORK TO BE RUNNING 100% NEED CLUCH ADJUSTMENT AND OTHER SMALL THINGS. LOCATION:CHAMBLEE, GEORGIA.”
UPDATE: Okay, it was listed in Alabama, but after some more research (thanks to Galen’s message) it is clear this should be listed in the Philippines. It may be a scam (with the scam the high price), but I can’t tell for sure …
I assume the seller is kidding when he writes “high performance machine”? I imagine the price is a placeholder?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/416858502958652
“Looking for a buyer good condition Jeep, high performance machine. Urgent reason for starting business only”
I thought the build had some interesting aspects.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3143316459069252
“1955 Jeep recently fully restored from the frame up. No rust at all, 4bt Cummins diesel swap. 5spd transmission. Power steering, 4wd, runs and drives flawlessly. $16,500 obo or possible trade for something else interesting”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
Appears solid. It runs and drives, but could use brake work.
“Up for sale is one of the more rare military Jeeps. The last of the ‘Real Steel’ CJ’s, the CJ10a. Built as one of two models of the CJ10, this one was made for the US Air Force as a flightline tow tractor, or tug. There were about 2300 or so built, thus the rarity.
All steel body including the removable hardtop. The rear body is 3/16 and 1/4 inch plate steel as part of the traction weight. Additional traction weight is a 4 1/2 thick slab of steel in a pocket on the frame above the rear axle. Curb weight is around 5500 pounds.
Greg from Overland Diesel, which sells Kubota conversion kits for jeeps, shared this modified CJ-2A for sale.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1947-willys-cj2a-10/
“This 1947 Willys CJ2A was acquired by the seller out of Georgia in 2018 and has since been repowered with a Kubota 2.2-liter turbodiesel inline-four mated to a three-speed manual gearbox and a two-speed transfer case. The body has been repainted in a desert camouflage scheme, and the truck is lifted over 32″ tires on beadlock wheels. Additional modifications include a roll cage, side steps, power steering, an 8k-pound winch, replacement seats, and more. This CJ2A is offered with a Bestop top and doors, refurbishment photos, and Vermont registration in the seller’s name.”
If I understand correctly, it’s a diesel that’s been converted to running oil? Or, it includes a kit to make that possible?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/280790956427340/
“jeep season, need to sell my cj10 $ 5000 wt oil conversion, run for free”
UPDATE: Price now $11,500. Was last listed in 2018. This may have been purchased and is now being resold?
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/rochester-1963-willys-cj-5/7116116047.html
“4 cylinder Perkins Diesel (Factory)
3 speed with overdrive
2 speed transfer case
Hubs, New tires
Good body and paint
6’ quick switch plow
Tow bar Full cab
Excellent driver”
