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I believe this is a Jiffy cab model, but I don’t remember being able to disassembled it quite so much. Maybe I’m just spacing that.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/292998816714061/
“Complete Cab for CJ3B jeep. Includes all the glass but 1 side panels glass is cracked.”
This is a ran-when-parked vehicle. Unclear if it will start right up or not.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/824103216171677
“1945 Willy’s WWII MB,.I am tired of hearing it is not all original, when I specifically stated the roof was fabricated by my father, and electric wipers added. Yes it does have all the data plates, yes frame is 100% solid, yes the floor pans are a hundred percent solid, all of the flaking visible in pictures, is the original WWII paint, yes I can vouch for that, I was the one that purchased the paint back in 1988. Please, read description. If 10,000 Dollars Is Way out of your budget, then I don’t know what to say, purchase one for 25 thousand. This is another true barn find. My Grandfather purchased this right out of World War II, yes with title, where it has spent its entire life in New York.no work has been done to the engine, transmission, or rears, yes I can vouch for that because it has been in the family for three generations.
Everything on this Jeep is original EXCLUDING the roof and the electric wipers. Everything worked on this Jeep as it should when it was parked. Will need all basic tuneup items and will run great. Bring a trailer, has one tire that is dry rotted and shot. Selling price is relatively firm at 10,000 but does have a little wiggle room. Again, It does have a title. Also have an ordinance manual and the original World War II lubrication chart that goes into the metal pocket under the hood. If anyone is interested, my grandfather purchased a military starlight scope that used to go on a tripod. I have just the scope, not the tripod, scope does work, and will let that go reasonably. Please, serious offers and cash only. I don’t mean to sound condescending, but offering 2-3,000 for a 78-year-old vehicle that is hundred percent solid is both ridiculous and insulting, I will entertain all serious offers.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/16/2023) This appears to have an unusual hardtop. I’m not sure if the “complete body restoration kit” is a new body? Or body panels? Or?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/238007025630669
“Comes with complete body restoration kit and windshield Also has many small parts right down to original screws for rebuild Have title Some body rust Good flooring, engine, frame is solid Has mounting for snow plow Was on the road two summers ago It is a 1947 but with the better engine from the 50’s that had much more spunk AMC 4 Cylinder engine upgrade Many extra parts included that be used for repairs Could be driving with very little effort or completely restored with parts included”
Unclear how much value is here. No description provided. It has a Sears-brand-type hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1353847911872959
Bill shared this one. It runs, so there should be value here.
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/rocky-hill-1960-jeep-cj5/7669987555.html
“NEEDS PAINT AND TLC. RUNS
BEST OFFER
I HAVE THE TITLE WITH VIN NUMBER”
Given the Koenig top, maybe there’s some value here?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/869171088123462
“Willys Jeep project car! Disassembled to start renovation, but no time to do it. Have all the parts. Rust in usual places. Hard top. No odometer. Own a piece of history!”
Nick’s got this CJ-3B with a Koenig hardtop for sale.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/318705420847298
“No trades. Not responding to is this available. Has a title. This is a Willys CJ3B that last ran and drove about 15 years ago. I pulled the head off to fix some sticky exhaust valves. Put it back together and compression is low. I’m moving on.
Frame is very solid. Front horns are a little bent due to no bumper. Transmission and tcase shifts in all gears nicely. Body needs some floor repairs as shown in photos.
If you want a set of tires and wheels that hold air, I can swap these for an aftermarket set of wheels that I have listed for sale on my profile (for free).”
Seems to run and drive. Has a sears deluxe hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1217506922278392
“Will not respond to is this still for sell 1956 Willy runs good and drives good all 12v except the starter and generator new wiring harness new tubes in tires all new gages and switch’s I have the original papers and it’s got less than 20000 on the jeep original motor I’ve not touched it but to change the oil. Got the top,doors,and plow that goes as well. Jeep came from California was used as a dirt road plow. Title in hand’
The top on this is an interesting one. I thought it was a Porter & Reed (the front portiion appears identical (maybe built from that design?), but it has angled edges along th sides of the top rear rather than rounded ones. Another Kanas-based aircraft-related manufacturer of hardtops was Blue Star, but this doesn’t look like one of theirs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/310890408212163
“95% bone stock 1947 Willys CJ 2a Jeep. Orig flathead 4 cylinder engine w/3 SPD trans and stock transfer case. Engine has not been started for approx 20 years but turns freely by hand. Body in decent shape w/75 years worth of dings, dents and rust. The hat channels are needing the most work. The top (aluminum)is a unique “military look” that, according to original owner, was built and installed by a Wichita aircraft manufacturer in 1948. The interior seats, including the rear seat, are correct. The transmission and transfer move into their gears freely but the unit seems to leak an excessive amount of fluid into the driveway. The engine also seeps oil from the oil pan drain plug. Frame is in excellent condition showing only a slightly bent front bumper end. This is a very original 1947, the perfect candidate for a resto. Currenly registered and titled. Numerous extra parts included: f & r axles, trans / trans case etc. Rolls freely on old tires.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2200.
(08/06/2023) This doesn’t run at the moment.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/737628261465440
“1946 Jeep Willys CJ2A This Jeep has the L134 engine, “F” script head. I purchased the Jeep in January with hopes to restore it. I just don’t have the time. Currently does not run, no title but I can provide a bill of sale.”
Jordi bought this CJ-2A with an interesting hardtop (the plates indicate this is a jeep outside the US) and posted pics to Facebook. To me, this top looks most like a Station Wagons, Inc, body. The suicide doors and certain elements are extremely close (especially in the Pop Mech ad), but not exact.
Popular Mechanics Ad from the January 1948 issue of Popular Mechanics, pg 266. This ad appeared in the February 1948 issue as well.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
Could be worth a look.
“Aluminum top and doors produced by Porter and Reed for a Willys CJ2A . Don’t know much about it, make me an offer.”
Update: **Sold** was $2500. turns out this was an 1942 GPW.
Includes a Capstan winch. Thanks to David for sending this one. The grille is likely from a DJ-3A.
“Barn Find……Willys Jeep MB, approx. 1946 with Arctic Cab, factory capstan winch, rear hitch, solid cross members underneath. Unknown mileage. Manual and a few parts. Includes 2 rusty 9 slot grills. Who needs a cool project? No registration found…..yet. Estate clearance. Must move. $2500. Best to phone.”
This is one of the military contract hardtops for the M-38.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/201510672687142
“Hard top for a Willys CJ2A. Asking $500 obo”
Listed as a CJ-3A, this looks more like an M-38.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/280398197859071/
“1951 Willy’s De-Militarized War Jeep -Minimal rust, runs & drives -OE Flathead GoDevil 4cyl, T-90 transmission & Dana transfer case + axles -Factory hardtop and doors Needs some work. Clean Title.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/08/2022) Has hardtop that needs glass.
https://eastoregon.craigslist.org/cto/d/joseph-1951-willy-jeep/7645716940.html
“Run/drives good, strong engine, good tires, newer upholstery, seat belts for 4, removable hard top needs glass (has seals) good paint, original drop down windshield: body has some rust 4×4 good working”
It doesn’t run and has floor rust.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/660443042637575
“Pretty cool ok Willy’s 2A jeep Clean title Body has bad floor rust Has an old small block Chevy Muncie 4 speed Warn overdrive Does not run”
This one looks like a beloved jeep. This is listed as a 1946, but it’s a modified MB with a custom top and suicide doors.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/936692907404438
“Anyone have some land and trails to run on and hunt. 1946 Willy’s Jeep. Runs good. It needs some brake work. The wheel/ brake cylinders are sticky. It does have rust and some holes in places but the vehicle is 77 years old. lol, It’s dependable. It is what you will make of it. We love this old Jeep and had a lot of fun in it but just don’t have the storage anymore. The transmission is a three-speed with twin sticks for four-wheel drive, two-wheel drive, high and low range.. We have a separate engine block and parts on a crate for another motor that was given to us by a friend years ago but we never used it or had a need for it. Make an offer. 5000 obo. Will sell the Jeep and engine together or separately.”
Appears to have a Koenig hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/605656971556978
“New tires gas tank ,has factory heat Snow Plow winch”
The standard gas tank has been replaced with a tank behind the seats and filler embedded into the middle-rear of the custom hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/237956595714534
“Old willys jeep engine is not seized up would be a great jeep for parts or project may consider parting out asking 1600 obo
No title”
Appears worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/219830791038553/
“1954 Willy’s cj3b for sale. 134 f head four cylinder, twin stick transfer case, three speed manual tranny, tow bar and a roll bar if interested. Believe it’s fairly original except the front bumper and warn hubs. Floors are in very good shape as is inside the tool box. Been sitting a while but did get it to fire dumping gas down the carb. Needs some love but overall a good representation of a high hood Willy’s.”
Seller has another parts top for sale, too.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/631299368409095
“Just surface rust. Was on a 1950s cj5. Erie PA 16510. All glass is plexiglass. I do have another CJ5 hard top for sale ( scrap ) but has the sides & rear Glass all intact. I’ll include if purchased.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/16/2023) This 3B is partially disassembled. The seller posted an early Kelly hardtop brochure as one of the pics, but he actually has a Kelly series 23 top produced in the 1960s. The TC is likely a Dana 18 (not Dana 41) and the diffs are likely Dana 25/44 (not 18/44).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/219552757299562
“1954 WILLYS CJ3B. ALL ORIGINAL! CLEAN TITLE! BARN FIND! This CJ3B only has 38,715 original miles? It was purchased for a ranch in Colorado and stayed in family. This CJ3B also had the option for the HARD TOP. All glass is original and intact. NO CRACKS. I began the project and cant finish. Motor runs fine and was running before I started to restore. I was going to keep it all original. F4-134 Hurricane 75 HP engine, T90 3 spd. trans, Dana 41 TC, Dana 18/44 diffs.
Grill is perfect and blasted ready for paint. Hood and fenders are blasted and can be repaired for dents, etc. Or you can buy new ones. Hood is also blasted. NEW tail gate. Original seats are reupholstered! The radiator has been rod cleaned and tested. Rust is all surface rust. Some rot in tool box. Could be repaired. Lots or new parts ready for restoration completion; NEW suspension, New gas tank and sending unit, NEW shocks, NEW Floor pans, NEW 6 volt battery, NEW tail light, NEW; Mirror and arm, Grill webbing, Clutch and brake pedal felt, Oil hose and filter, E Brake cable, Battery hold down, Accessory pedal boot, Light switch, Wood hood blocks, Brake adjustment cover, body mount, fuel line tubing.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/20/2023) Seems worth a look. It includes a Sears Deluxe hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/915471539547932/
“This Willys CJ2A is in pretty solid shape with good floors, tub and frame. I haven’t found any severe rust that I’d worry about. The paint is peeling up, but the panels are quite straight and ready for a new coat. It has a soft top under the hard top, a spare tire carrier and all the glass. This little champ ran and drove when I got it, the previous owner had put an industrial l134 under the hood. It had a head gasket leak and enough water got into the crankcase that is developed a knock. I shut it off immediately, so that motor is definitely rebuildable. I put the original motor back in it, an l134 that was recently rebuilt before seizing from sitting. I got the pistons free but one of the valves is still stuck, I’ll continue trying to break it loose. No title. I’m looking to sell it for the 3k I have in it, since I don’t time for it anymore or the facilities. Ask me anything else you want to know!”
UPDTE: **SOLD** Was $6500. As Bill notes in the comments, there has been some odd activity with this Jeep.
Seller believes this to be a Farm Jeep based on the serial number. The hardtop is a Kelly “23” series top. Thanks to Tom for sharing it.
“Serial Number 453GC1 10049 indicates a 4-cylinder, 1953 production year. The fifth symbol C indicates a Farm Jeep. About 10,617 CJ3As were produced in 1953, but only 85 serialized Farm Jeeps were produced in 1953, this Willys is number 49. Less than 10 of these are listed in the Kaiser Willys or CJ3B.info databases to still be intact or running. While it has been resprayed, the original color was Pacific Blue, and the original paint can be seen under the hood and inside the fenders.
Farm Jeeps had reinforced frames for the additional implements as well as upgraded springs. The frame and suspension are in good shape. The engine and drive train are fully functional, and it starts and drives reliably. Steering is reasonable for the condition, however much of its 27,000 actual miles has been off pavement, while it can be driven on the road, it would need adjustments to feel comfortable above 45 MPH.