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This is a nice looking rig for the price.
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/60008039?
“The time has come to sell my little willys Jeep with a 327 V8 in it. It runs and drives great with power steering. It has a 3 speed manual transmission. It also had lockout hubs on the back and a 7 pin plug for towing. It has a bunch of extras”
This Koenig Power Take-Off brochure/chart highlights which PTOs work with which jeep model. It seems like a handy guide.
I hadn’t heard of a parts reseller named Johnson Enterprises, a company out of Orangevale, California, until receiving this catalog. The side and corner panel skid plates are something I’ve seen on some jeeps, but never knew who made them.
The catalog is pretty small, so the company didn’t offer too many products. All the pages of the 1973 catalog are shown below:
UPDATE: This model of top was also sold under the Sears brand. This 1977 catalog shows the top, but doesn’t indicate it was manufactured by Kelly. I’d assume that the different shaped door in the catalog pic has to do with that vehicle being a CJ-7.
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Originally Posted May 2, 2020: People on Facebook were wondering what kind of top this was. After some searching, I learned it was a late model CJ-5 Kelly Hardtop with swing-out sides.
From https://www.pinterest.com/pin/541839398893087482/
Possible cut-down CJ-6 hardtop (same doors):
No pics provided, but there is a pic of this rare PTO here:
http://48cj2a.com/images/pto/Rhino/rhinowwarnod.jpg (it is mounted to the back of a Warn adapter that is mounted to the back of a Warn overdrive). The photo is from this great page for viewing different PTO options: http://48cj2a.com/PTOs.htm.
Here is another photo example from a different page that also includes a rebuild of a Rhino PTO: https://tantel.ca/Rhino%20PTO_2.html
And now for the Craigslist ad:
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/pts/d/marine-on-saint-croix-rhino-pto-willys/7131133036.html
“Rhino PTO transmission for a Willys Jeep. Very rare. Needs bearings. Other willys parts for sale. $800 B/O Trade.”
Has a few minor mods.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/cto/d/saint-paul-1947-willys-cj2a-jeep/7128288099.html
“1947 Willys cj2a Jeep
4 cyl. Go-devil. 3 spd.
Excellent condition.
Michigan yellow
Soft top.
Tow bar.
$7100 O/BO”
Runs, but needs work of some kind.
https://missoula.craigslist.org/cto/d/stevensville-1950-willys-jeep/7130672306.html
“1950 willys jeep
All fiberglass body
4 cylinder hurricane engine
Runs good
Needs some TLC
Clean title!”
UPDATE: Still Available? Price dropped to $5750.
Includes extra parts, too. This combo could be worth a look.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/santa-fe-1949-cj3a-willys-jeep-4×4/7117984643.html
“Two Willys jeeps one title. One runs and drives great Has a straight 6 cylinder and other upgrades . $8000 for both and most all parts Cash AS IS.”
Seller has a truck load of parts left over from a restoration.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/d/union-1942-era-jeep-parts/7127390820.html
“I have a pickup load of parts left over from renovating a1942 WWII Jeep. While not a complete list, the parts include:
• 2 F Blocks
• 1 L Block
• 3 flywheels
• various oil pans, pistons, crankshafts, valves, carburetor
• set of bows for canvas top
• Radiator
• Brake drum, new
• 5-gallon “Jerry” gas can
• Governor
• 2 sets brake shoes, new
• Guages, some used, one new
• Steering box spindle, new in box
• Various spare parts and left-over cables not used from new 6-volt wiring harness
• Horn Bracket
• 4-Manuals, Parts, Technical, Maintenance
Parts can be delivered for a reasonable fee within a reasonable radius of Union, Missouri. Fork lift available to load on your vehicle. Parts are on pallets. Condition varies from used to new. Blocks andHeads have not been Magna-fluxed.”
Seller has miscellaneous parts as well.
https://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/d/manhattan-willys-jeepsters-and-station/7122287269.html
“Several Jeepsters, Station Wagons and Trucks for sale.
Good custom wagon material.
Jeepster bodies–$100.00-150.00.
Wagon bodies–$500.00-900.00.
Truck bodies–$250.00-500.00
Lots of miscellaneous jeep parts for 1940’s to early 50’s
Two rebuilt 4 cylinder jeep motors. One F-Head, One L-Head $2,000.00 Each”
Seller has a variety of things.
https://topeka.craigslist.org/pts/d/tecumseh-ford-gpw-parts/7120833736.html
“Ford gpw body, frame with a 94000 range serial number, fenders, steering column, theres a sheller steering wheel that some one began fixing with epoxy, windshield frame, transmission case, shifter top and tcase from a cj2a, also have a military 1/4 ton trailer frame with an acm number of 146858, looking to sell as a lot for 1200, for another 150 I can throw in an axle and a good set of springs for the trailer, please call or message with questions, thanks”
Looks solid. Pics are small.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/d/chatfield-m38-jeep/7128995263.html
“1951 M38. Mechanically in great condition. Runs, drives, and stops as it should. Fun to run around town or use in a parade. All steel body and near new tires.”
UPDATE II: Still Available.
(06/25/2019) This seems to me to be a later model DJ-3A (has the passenger side vent), but not a Surrey. Overall, it does seem to be in good shape.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/atq/d/durango-red-white-blue-willys-gala-jeep/7128882082.html
“Red, White & Blue All American Willy’s Jeep
Titled as a 1952 M38 but outfitted as one of the Galas, two-wheel drive, all new undercarriage, including rear differential, 3-speed manual transmission with overdrive. All new clutch, front axle, shocks, springs, tires and wheels. Original engine, runs great. New radiator, hoses, etc. Newer upholstery on seats.
$17,000 invested and appraised between $15,000 and $25,000
Fun! Very unique, great for parades/special events or just delighting the neighborhood.
$10,000 and can be delivered anywhere for the cost of travel“
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/17/2020) More pics would be good. Has some updates and a Koenig hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3177011545664044/
“Sbf 302 4sp dana 300 new frontend 30 and new 44 center pot 44 new wires and 2 sets of tires if you want the 38s”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/14/2020) Though the body could use some some work, there is a lot of original jeep here.
https://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/d/beaver-crossing-jeep-1964-willis-cj3b/7121821273.html
“1964 willeys cj3b jeep runs and drives needs body work have doors and tail gate.”
Lots o updates.
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/leander-1947-willys-cj-2a/7130743186.html
“11947 CJ-2A 4×4 with F.I. with V-6 GM VORTEC 4.3, 195 hp @ 4600 RPM, SS exhaust, New FJ Full Suspension with Disc Brakes, New 4k lbs Wench, 80 MPH on freeway ! Over $60k INVESTED!”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/02/2020) Runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/558115855108108/
“1952 Willy’s M-38 for sale. It has a 3 speed with a high-low transfer case and a flathead 4 engine. I’ve had it for about 3 years and haven’t driven it much. I actually used it to plow snow a few times. It’s in rough shape, but wouldn’t take too much to make it nice. Even when not running for over a year, it fires up right away. The engine needs some tuning, but I think it’d run well with some TLC.”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2925855474134813/
“Project Jeep Sitting on f350 frame”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/21/2020) Has a Volvo engine along with an overdrive. It *might* have a DJ-3a body (has a rear fuel inlet where a DJ’s would be … I can’t tell for sure either way)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1319631831570606/
“To the best of our knowledge, a 63 Volvo engine that mates to an all stock Jeep running gear including an overdrive. Full roll cage. Retirement project that I am not making time for. Have owned since 1997. *NOTE: Mileage is unknown.* 3995 OBO (no lowball offers, please). Clear title. As is.”
This M-38 with a 106MM Recoilless rifle (dubbed the M40). Below is a short video, followed by a press photo that is available on eBay.
Press Photo from eBay:
View all the information on eBay
“1971 Press Photo US troops test jeep-mounted 196mm M-40 anti-tank rifle in MD. This is an original press photo. Guns – Artillery. Crewmen drive the new jeep-mounted 106mm recoilless rifle into firing position during recent tests at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, in this picture released Tuesday in Washington, D.C., Department of Defense. The battalion anti-tank weapon, designated the M-40, reportedly has greater range and more destructive power than any other weapon available at battalion level.Photo measures 8.5 x 7.75inches. Photo is dated 10-12-1971.”
I wonder if there are any of these Hay Balers left?
This turner hay baler has some similar elements, but isn’t example the same:
I’m not sure where I found this newspaper clipping, but Herbert Obadda had a bad day. No dachshund puppies were injured as a result!
Looks like a nice build.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4171832709501205/
“53 willys high hood sbc 350/350 ,super t10 4speed, 411 gears lockers front and rear d30 front d44 rear new top and interior to much to list $15000”
Seems worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/960209911098059/
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A. A definite rare find, still mostly all original including an original L134 flathead four-cylinder engine and transmission. I have owned it for 23 years always stored inside. Runs and drives”
Looks like a reasonable price for this ex-Navy 3B.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/245970106671141/
“1958 cj3b originally a Navy Jeep. The plate is on the firewall with all the data. Runs excellent, all lights work, heater works. It has the typical rust in all the normal places for an old Jeep. Would make a perfect example restored back to a Navy Shore Patrol Jeep. Will be sold with a bill of sale and the pink slip showing that I paid the taxes on it when I purchased it from the city of Woonsocket in Rhode Island.”