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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(01/10/2011) The price is a bit high for a non-runner with no title, but the jeep looks in good shape.
“Old Willys for decoration or Advertising Neat old Vintage steel that does not run but complete.Sold as is.no title”
UPDATE: Now on Craigslist
(05/26/2010) Imagine my surprise when I looked at the last of the many images of this Jeep and learned this was a fiberglass tub! You don’t see many CJ-3B Fiberglass Tubs.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/ctd/2181078384.html
Here are a few pics.
I think it has a little bit of a Partridge Family bus feel to it.
“Good solid wagon, very little rust. No motor, or back seat. OG trans and transfer case is there. Ford steering column. Extra set of front fenders, and grill go with it. Nice solid project. No trades.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2170553998.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“For your consideration a 1952 Willys M38a1 military jeep. Serial # 17543, dod. 9/52, making it an early example with the thumbscrew battery box lid, hinged front grill, rare original slanted seam front fenders, and the narrow early bumper undamaged.
Runs great, with no smoke or knocks. The engine is totally original with the 24 volt system and all waterproof accessories (distributor, carb, generator, regulator). Transmission and transfer case shift smoothly and quietly. Brakes are inoperative due to bad master cylinder.
Was a municipal vehicle used for off road search and rescue (seldom) It was well maintained and not abused, spent most of its time in storage. Has the original seats, cushions, rear seat, and 50’s dated tires. (pass seat not shown but included) Body has very minimal rust, surface rust mostly in a few spots, and a couple small dings. Frame and springs are excellent. Has all original dashboard and data plates. Windshield frame is very good shape also.
Would make an excellent easy restoration candidate, as it has not been modified in civilian hands. Never had a snowplow mounted. Never had locking hubs installed. Never been registered on the road. Has one of the best original condition body’s that I have seen”
UPDATE: Still Available
(11/22/2010) I think this has a great old-school feel to it with some practical upgrades.
“Old school custom runs great drives great looks great. I’ve never seen another one like it. The best and most fun Jeep I’ve ever owned. Dauntless V6 with headers and welded mufflers. T90 transmission shifts smooth. Spicer 18 transfer with Warn overdrive. This jeep can go 80 mph or faster. Winch, dual gas tanks, full roll bar, power steering, and power brakes. 918-261-7816.”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/2163934041.html
Alright football fans. Mark spotted this unusual jeep. A Texas Christian University fan of some type painted this flattie. The paint appears to be in decent shape still.
“m38 jeep body with fenders, hood, 2 grilles, tailgate, bumpers, all floor panels. body only no frame or running gear.
also have dana 44 front and rear axle assys 8 lug from 3/4 ton jeep p/u. sale or trade call nine four zero – five nine seven – five zero two five for info”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/pts/2151358987.html
UPDATE: Status unknown. Was listed at $2000.
(12/08/2010) I’m guessing this is either a MB/GPW body or a DJ body. It has seriously funky front and rear bumpers. The way the front bumper connects is also a little odd. Price isn’t bad though.
“VIN: CJ2A168524. 5 SPEED, 4X4, V8 AND RUNS WELL BUT HAS TWO CONCERNS: NEEDS BRAKES, AND HAS A SLIGHT ANTIFREEZE LEAK. THIS IS OUR COST ON THIS UNIT AS IT WAS A TRADE IN. FOR MORE PICTURES CLICK HERE: http://www.ronjohnsonauto.com/WILLYSJEEP.html .”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1750.
This looks like a good price.
“1959 willis cj5 jeep, runs good, 4×4 works good,good tires and rims, in good shape for a 1959. $1,750 obo,”
This is listed as a 3A, but the serial number of 211105 suggests a late 2A. This has a variety of mods, including a cool-air intake.
“This particular ’48 CJ3A has had thousands of dollars invested in it to make it what you see today. This jeep has been assembled and maintained by a master mechanic that is certified under 9 different automotive brands. He has used only the best parts while assembling this off road machine and has spent thousands of dollars doing so. Included with the Jeep is a 1965 M416 military trailer. This is an authentic military trailer but has had a tailgate cut into it. It wears the same, matching wheels and tires as the jeep that pulls it….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
(05/14/2010) It appears to have a MB windshield. The rims are quite unusual. I’d like a closeup look at those. It looks in great shape.
“1950 CJ3 Willys Jeep, in good condition. Grandpa & Dad used it for hunting for many years. Time to clean out the garage!!!!! Serious only buyer please.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(08/09/2010) This appears solid.
“1951 willys jeep 4×4 327 v/8 engine runs great. road ready.”
After Paint Job:
Before Paint Job:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2400.
The price looks good for this flattie. The paint job looks like one of a kind.
“Runs well. Great hunting rig. Transmission and Transfer case recently professionally rebuilt. $2400 obo. E-mail for phone number or additional pictures.”
This appears to have a CJ-2A body. The paint job is certainly unusual; I would like to have seen this when it was fresh.
“1957 WILLY’S JEEP FOR SALE GOOD CONDITION, 4X4, 283 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SMALL BLOCK CHEVY MARINE MOTOR, ELDBROCK INTAKE. 600 HOLLY CARB. HEADERS, NEW FLOOR PANS, CLEAN , NICE ………… MUST SALE ASAP………….. $3,100.00 OR MAKE OFFER …… NO TRADES…… CASH ONLY…….. CALL 918 791 5840”
http://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/1991026240.html
UPDATE: This now lives on the East Coast. I got to examine it up close at the 2013 Bantam Festival. The work is excellent. It was bought for $9000. It has more of a surrey look to it now.
I used the IMCDb.org site to attempt to locate an image of the jeep to the right from a shot in the movies. You can see a DJ-3A from Blue Hawaii (not a very good shot). Or the same shot enhanced and cropped to the left. Here’s a link to a shot of the Nutty Professor’s DJ-3A.
This flat fender (the one on the right) falls into the ‘unusual jeep’ category. Apparently, it’s a movie star!
“ALL METAL AND 1,885 POUNDS. I’AM THE THIRD OWNER AND THE BUILDER,,THE WILLYS WAS A FRAME OFF RESTORATION ELEVEN YEARS AGO IT HAS A CHEVY 4.3 HIPO V6 ROLLER ENGINE AND A TURBO HYDRO 350 TRANS WITH A DANA 44 373 REAR END,,,CENTERLINE CONVOPRO EIGHT INCH WIDE WHEELS WITH DUNLOP 245-60-15 RADIALS,,,STAINLESS STEEL BUMPERS,,,CHROME TRACTION BARS,,,,CHROME COMPETITION ENGINEERING WHEELIE BARS,,,TILT STEERING COLUMN WITH A BILLIT STEERING WHEEL,,,STEWART / WARNER GAUGES,,,STERIO,,,GELL CELL BATTERY,,,TWO TOPS AND A FEW EXTRA THINGS PRICE IS REDUCED TO $ 9,000.00 PART TRADE CONSIDERED ONE ITEM I’AM LOOKING FOR IS A TRAILER WITH TWO AXELS AND ELECTRIC BRAKES THAT CAN HAUL A SMALLER SUV.”
This must have looked pretty cool back in the day. It needs a pile of TLC.
“MY WIFE SAID SHE WANTS IT OUT OF THE DRIVWAY SO HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO BUILD A VERY RARE RAT ROD= STREET ROD, 1952 WILLYS PANEL THAT WAS BUILT BACK IN THE LATE 70S OR EARY EIGHTYS. has A S-10 FRONT CLIP AND MUSTANG REAR AXLE. NO MOTOR OR TRANS. SLIDE A SMALL BLOCK CHEVY ENG AND TRANS AND HAVE FUN. 850 CASH OBO. NO EMAIL CELL ONLY 812 568 0737 NO TRADES GOOD TITLE”
http://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/1982994609.html
I love the old school paint job.
“Up for auction is 1946 Willy’s CJ2A #64464. Many years in previous family and believed to be originally purchased in California. Barn storage or desert life much of vehicle’s existence and what little rust around steps came from outside storge last few years not far from southern California beach.
I purchased this 2A as a project to do with my son as I soon planned to start work on my original one owner California ’48 CJ2A(red one in couple of pictures) and was not far from my house. I believe it to have most of it’s original Harvest Tan paint in tact and to be 95% rust free. This 2a underwent a very well done 283 Chevy V8 engine swap in the 60’s that included 11″ brake upgrade and GM steering. The fire wall has been moved rearward 4″ with nice metalwork. Sold with bill of sale. Vehicle does not have windshield, seats or engine. Have seen some restored and complete rolling chassis on ebay as late so maybe a great restorable body can be of help to someone.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900
This looks solid.
“1950 willy jeep in Excellant condition. 4-cylinder Chevy Iron Duke Motor. 4×4. No rust. New tires. Runs and drives really good.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Not much room between the rear tires and the body.
“i am selling my 1948 willys jeep it has been a great little 4×4 but i dont use it that much anymore so time to let it go runs and looks great 3 speed 4×4 everything works is a great toy to have”
Looks nice.
“1953 willy,title in hand $7500 obo serious buyers only call with question after 5pm 928 580 0150”
http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/rvs/1932066520.html
After seeing some of the posts about the old Desert Dog and Bobcat ads, Jeff dropped me a note saying he’s been enjoying the old ads and old pics as it reminds him of the busy Northwest days of jeep clubs, playdays and racing in the northwest. So, he forwarded me a pic of one of his jeeps (he also has a sand drag jeep listed below for sale).
He’s been nice enough to let me post it. I really love the creative paint job — I haven’t seen anything quite like it.
Jeff writes, “This bobcat jeep was bought back in 1983 as a project. It was a body and a HUGE pile of parts, to which I’m sure your readers can relate. Currently, it runs a 355 chev w/ ford toploader 4 speed, a dana 20 case, a ford 9inch w/ 35 spline summers axles spool nod case and 6.00 gears. The front is a gutted mdl 27 w/ a mustang rack. The cage is chromoly. The car weights 2250lbs w/o a driver.”
The seller is pretty accurate about the bad mods. Also note the welds and patches on the front rails of the frame.
“Rare early CJ2A Good Restoration Candidate. I recently came across this running, drivable early CJ2A as part of a package deal for a few jeeps I bought. The serial number is 48165 which puts it in the middle of 1946 after the switch from column shifts back to shifter on the floor.
This jeep has served as a gas station plow jeep for the past forty years. It starts right up and runs well, shifts fine and remarkably the brakes work. It appears that new leaf springs were put on it sometime ago. The engine appears to be the original CJ block with an MB head on it. It runs smooth with no smoke or strange noises. Valve tappets are a little noisy like most flathead engines are. Drivetrain appears to be original including the 16 inch wheels.Unfortunately Bubba got his hands this jeep so the following things will need attention as it is restored:
The plow rig has damaged the front frame horns – they have been rewelded, but not a pretty sight ….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
“Chevy 350 , Procomp tires, newer top, lockers, good stereo, sub woofer, nice seats, killer heater, drives nice, tons of power, new carb and had engine anlaized. New distributor parts , ect Runs excellant… Over 7 K invested email for pics please. Craigslist to slow… Will trade for desent camp trailer, No fifth wheels…”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500
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Titled as “1964 WILLYS JEEP CJ-B3″ BUILT FROM FRAME UP!! All listed items, (excluding engine) have appx. 4,000 miles of use. Engine: Rebuilt 1985 CHEVY 350 V8 4-bolt main w/ 30,000 current miles….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s a nicely done restoration using a S-10 Chassis. Also interesting is the effect of painting the tines of the grille a different color from the body paint.
“You are looking at an excellent example of old looks and new drivability. A 1955 Jeep Pick Up on an S-10 4X4 chassis. This can be used as a daily driver, then tak it to shows and come home with a trophy. The Willys can be driven anywhere, so fly in and drive her home. 4.3 Chevy V6 with throttle body FI. 5 Speed tranny for good gas mileage. 15 American Racing wheels. The truck need nothing to run her down the road. No titles in Maine so bill of sale and transfer Maine Registration. May end at any time.”
This hasn’t run in 10 years. How about that paint job! The rims looks unusual, too.
“This is a 1946 Willys CJ2 4×4 Jeep.It has the original 4 cyl. engine and manual transmission.It was last run about 10 years ago.It has a tow bar on the front.It would be a great rebuild for that vintage 4×4 project.We will consider offers.We have the Title…Call with questions as I don’t want to converse by email. I am handling the sale for my Dad..ask for Craig or leave a message.”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=2955303
