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UPDATE: Looks like this may be a scam. Thanks for everyone’s input.
Has potential. More pics needed.
https://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/cto/d/1942-jeep-willys/6647040909.html
“This 1942 Jeep Willy’s is in immaculate condition. Naturally preserved all original. The price is set at a QUICK SALE PRICE. Sorry, no trades. $8000 it’s your gain.
Flathead 4 with a 3 SP manual and a Dana”
Just a couple updates. I’m spending the weekend hanging with my daughter at my parent’s house. Probably won’t be many updates on Sunday, either. 🙂
Art shared this announcement regarding this year’s Fall Willys reunion in Fulton, Missouri, at the Auto World Museum.
“This is our 23rd year of the Reunion, and it is open to the public, and all makes, models, and years of Jeep are welcome. If you register for the Reunion, entrance to the Auto World Museum is free. We hold a wonderful banquet on Saturday evening with door and raffle prizes. There are also vendors attending to sell new and used Jeep parts. There is also the Off-road trail rides.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/6648870396.html
“1957 Jeep FC 150
clean Wisconsin title
4 cylinder f134
3 speed manual
4×4
Runs and drives
lights work
tires are dry rotted
plenty of rust, good candidate for restoration
some of the glass is cracked
The frame has been modified for a longer bed (fc170) style bed
I purchased this barn find in 2016, spent alot of time getting it running correctly, currently runs only on ether. Thanks for looking.’
UPDATE II (July 20, 2018) : Keith provided portions of a document that show the agreement between Karl Probst / R.N. Harger and KAISER.
UPDATE (July 1, 2018) : Barry found a set of specs that could be a match to this prototype. Also, Keith noted that there were 6 different designs from the Probst-Harger” collaboration.
Original Post June 26th: Barry spotted this photo on the Kaiser Permanente history site. The jeep is listed as a 1943 Model 1160 “Kaiser Lightweight Jeep”. I’m not sure if this was supposed to be an Airborne prototype or just a concept lightweight jeep. Henry J. Kaiser is on the right. I think that’s Karl Probst on the far left; Rollin N. Harger might be seated in the middle.
Steve reports that this jeep can be seen inside the Miami-Dade County (Florida) Transportation Building. It appears to be a militarized CJ-2A with some MB parts (frame could be MB) with some diamond plating added to the rear cargo area.
As you can see in this pic, it is claimed the jeep is a 1945 WWII jeep. But, the CJ parts suggest otherwise. It appears the jeep is on loan form the Miami Military Museum at Zoo Miami.
This pic is from Yelp and shows the sign on the jeep and more of the display.
Nice looking flatbed truck.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/1952-willys-flat-bed-2-door/6645792156.html
“1952 Willys Flat Bed 2 Door Truck with 45,000 original miles. We are 2nd owners, and have every invoice since the truck was purchased new, including the original purchase contract. Previous owners were using it with a 500 gallon water tank on the back, we just had it for fun.”
Nice looking 2A that has a dual PTO.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brx/cto/d/46-willys-jeep-cj-2a-classic/6640837375.html
“1946 Willy’s Jeep CJ-2A Classic Stock Frame-off Restoration. A MUST SEE!!! Like new, 1K miles after restoration! Priced to sell, though negotiable.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9950.
(07/12/2018) Looks like the one that was for sale in 2017 (http://www.ewillys.com/2017/10/02/1962-cj-3b-woodinville-wa-10000-2/). At one point I was looking at this one for Hugo Vidal to buy and drive on the Alaska or Rust trip.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1962-cj-3b-willys-jeep/6646090051.html
“1962 Willy’s CJ-3B High Hood, Pretty much all stock, Roll bar, body off restoration. Four Cylinder original engine and running gear. She is a nice one. Selling to buy an Early Bronco Half cab.”
It’s a mix of parts.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/1942-military-jeep/6643860890.html
“1942 GPW Ford Script Jeep body on 1961 Jeep F-Head engine and running gear. New Transmission, Rebuilt Transfer case. New steering gear. New top. Rust free body. 12Volt electrical system. Could use rebuild braking system. Front locking hubs. Comes with power takeoff and original transmission. Drives well and is only used in parades. Have tow bar. Clean title and WA Historical Plates. I’ve owned this vehicle 9 years.”
Has a variety of mods.
https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-hot-rod/6634356884.html
“350/350
Ford 9″ limited
Mustang II front
Granada 5 lug discs all round.
Cadillac tilt/telescop column.
VDO gauges on custom dash.
Sounds like a f’ng NASCAR race when I drop the hammer. Makes me smile every time I start it on a Sunday morning.
Chopped, dropped, seams welded, tilt front, and everything else.”
Lots of mods.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/jeep-flat-fender/6643654577.html
“Dana 44 front and rear ,Detroit lockers front and rear ,power disc brakes front and rear ,427 gears,350 chev fuel injection,turbo 350 trans,model 20 transfer case 36″ super swampers on beadlocks 7″ longer than stock,onboard air,22 gallon fuel tank,”
Oversized hubs? “The chassis remains exceptionally clean, and the over sized hubs on the sturdy axles are designed to keep the Jeep alive in the worst of situations.”
https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-1946-flat-fender/6642828599.html
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A. It’s hard not to get excited about driving the bedrock of freedom, especially when it’s this price, $9500. The CJ2A was the first Willy’s Jeep used for peacetime duty (CJ = Civilian Jeep), but you can easily see its armed forces origins on this early example. Thinly veiled with proper headlights and a tailgate, it’s the same basic style that brought victory in World War II. It’s this level of respect and care that’s the true key to why this Jeep looks so spectacular today.
This Jeep has three levers on the floor, one for the three-speed manual transmission and the other two for the two-speed transfer case. The middle one selects 2 or 4-wheel drive, while the one on the far right selects high and low ranges. If that seems confusing, the original instructions are mounted on the dash. These weren’t about all-out power, but the 134 cubic-inch inline-four was actually a big reason why the military choose Willy’s for manufacturing the wartime Jeep. The Go Devil motor proved to provide good torque and was as reliable as an American solider.
CJ2A fires up easily, idles nicely, and shifts with accuracy. The chassis remains exceptionally clean, and the over sized hubs on the sturdy axles are designed to keep the Jeep alive in the worst of situations. Steel wheels with reproduction military-style tires provide the finishing touch for just the right look.”
UPDATE: Year of jeep updated to 1961 (originally listed as a 1954). Price dropped to $5500.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/1961-cj3b-flat-fender-high/6618796822.html
“New Price!! 1961 CJ3B flat fender high hood Willys Jeep, good top with no holes, PTO winch, 4 cylinder Vega engine. It runs great. It has a GM tilt column mated to a Saginaw manual steering box. The tires are 32 inch Super Swampers with lots of tread left.
What do you have to trade?
I am interested in antique tractors, Caterpillar equipment, blacksmith tools, etc..”
Looks like the tub is metal, but has fiberglass on it. The hood looks to be a rare teardrop Bobcat fiberglass hood.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/1952-jeep-willys-buick-v6/6647270404.html
“Had fun with this thing now time for the next toy. This is a forest green 1952 Jeep Willy’s (cj2a I think). Buick engine swap done by last owner. Such a good weekend driver for the summer with the reliable engine (no choke but runs awesome). Comes with full canvas top. Everything works except windshield wipers (needs to be hooked up is all), and there is no parking brake. Basically everything else is there and functional.
It is in good drivable condition and looks great from 30ft. The body is a bit rough under the paint, but it’s old after all. If your looking for something stock to bring back to original glory this is not it… this is the perfect weekend truck for chores, beers, etc.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
(12/21/2017) Appears to have an f-head.
https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-jeep/6646179689.html
“This Willys Jeep is an 1948 CJ2a. The “a” stands for agriculture, it was post-war Jeep’s first model made for the civilian market.
It has a mid-mount PTO, and the original flathead engine was replaced by the next series, the Hurricane motor with overhead valves. That’s why the carburetor cover sticks through the hood. No power steering. One seat belt
It has new brakes, carb, windshield glass and seals, seat covers and cushions, and runs good.”
This appears to be a CJ-3A.
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-willys-jeep/6646932077.html
“This is a 1952 Willys Jeep, its rust free and was redone to look like a military model. It runs great but needs some brake work. Im in the process of doing some brake work and if not it can be reflected on the final price. This is one tough durable jeep and they have a good history behind these jeeps. This jeep has been gerage kept after its restoration. Its in better shape than others that are asking thousands more. It also comes with a fitted cover.”
Doubt anyone has a need for some custom frame rails, but you never know. Maybe the start of a race jeep?
“jigged out rectangle tube frame rails for flat fender jeep, cj2a, cj3b, mb, ford gpw. Last pair fabbed by friend who passed away.”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/d/flat-fender-jeep-custom-tube/6641096523.html
Has a new steel body.
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-cj-2a-steal-body/6646212182.html
“All steal new Willy’s body fenders hood and grill ! Was painted and stored in a dry garage 20 years ago sitting on cj5 chassis
Have body hood fenders and grill
Lost garage”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1600.
(06/22/2018) Lots of project left.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/58-kaiser-cj6/6645078393.html
“Rare Kaiser started as a project but due to divorce needs to go. Moter 2000 4.3 Vortex, turbo350, Tcase 203 to a205, 14bolt rear leaf spring, Front 3/4ton Dana 44 , Front is 4 linked for coils a lot more done but this is the basics”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/03/2018) Runs.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/grd/d/1949-willys-jeep-model-cj-3a/6646947586.html
“original style flat head 4 cyl. engine and T-90 transmission, still running 6-volt generator system. Has not ran for 6-8 years. Been in the same family since new – 69 years.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/19/2018) This has the Cab Enclosure hardtop.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/d/1948-willys-cj2a-with-hartop/6642490286.html
“Selling my 1948 cj2a jeep with hardtop and plow”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/22/2018) It’s a project.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep-fc170/6643893495.html
“Willys FC170…unk year between 1957-1964
This project is fairly complete although the bed is missing (hey, that just means you can go whatever direction you like). Original gauges and mfg ser# plate are gone. Everything else appears to be there. The frame and drivetrain are intact with the original 6cyl Super Hurricane motor.
Wheels have been sandblasted and painted. Brand new front windshield (difficult to source). Cab is off the frame as shown and it’s just about ready to be sandblasted.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(04/16/2017) It looks like it still needs work.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/1946-willys-jeep-cj-2a/6645448990.html
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A Second owner and sat 40 years undercover in sunny San Diego until recent. Perfect Running and Driving Condition. Newer motor installed. Tons of work, suspension, brakes, new wheels and tires. Clean title in hand. ”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/24/2017) It could use a little work, but runs.
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/d/1951-m38-willys-military-jeep/6638359074.html
“This is a 1951 M38 Jeep. This vehicle has never been civilianized – it is still 24 volt. This is being sold as a project vehicle. The floors in this Jeep are solid. We did some of the major repairs here to present a running vehicle. This includes a new brake system (master cyl, wheel cyls, steel lines), new fuel tank, new steel fuel line set, a tune up, two new batteries, rebuilt carburetor and other small details. We also added new glass in the Windshield and brand new canvas seat cushions. ”
