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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $150.
Seller has 3 rims. Not sure if they are all for $150 or each $150.
“2 piece Jeep wheel 16 x 5. I have 3 of these wheels”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $80.
Here’s a single rim.
“WW2 willys combat wheel, rough shape, rusted and dented.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $700.
(10/20/2014) “Five military combat wheels, paint will need removed from the front (see pics) the rears all look good. On wheel is missing a bolt, there are a few areas around a couple of the wheels that will need straighten, tires are junk. Static display or run them, they will need restored. I have not tried to disassemble them, was going to use them on a M38 decided to scrap the project. Call with questions. There are several pictures to look at.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.
“6×16 two piece combat wheels off of ’42 ford gpw flat fender. 5 available,great condition tires are shot”
Someone can use these.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/wto/7570127455.html
“Selling a pair of Willys MB or Ford GPW combat wheels.
These are original 40’s military wheels not reproduction
I only have 2
Asking $300”
These should be of interest to someone. Note the top left rim seems to have a flat spot at the bottom of it?
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/wan/d/oregon-city-full-set-military-combat/7519454446.html
“Super hard to find, original military combat wheels I put this set together over the last couple of years. These are real nice. barely any rust. There are after-market wheels, so don’t settle if you are restoring!
1000.00 cash or trade for morgan silver dollars or something amphibious.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
“all 4 wheels are very good no rust , lug holes are good ,valve stem holes are good. just have junk tires on them all 4 look just like the pics below”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
I’m sure someone could use these.
“4 matching combat wheels and tires off a 1944 willys mb jeep. good shape, not bent surface rust only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $150.
Seems like a fair price.
“A set of WWII combat wheels. Rusty and dirty but should clean up. Tires are shot, still have the beadlock rings inside.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.
Looks like a good price.
“I HAVE 2 COMBAT WHEELS 16″, 200 for the pair or will trade for 4 16″ standard wheels for a 1948 cj2a jeep if you have other vintage jeep parts we might make a deal,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
(02/11/2020) Could be worth a look.
“I have 3 Willys MB Combat Wheels in over all good shape, just needs to be cleaned up.
One has a small crack starting”
Looks like an unusual way to store rims.
https://mohave.craigslist.org/atq/d/kingman-wii-combat-wheels-jeep-willys/7071278643.html
“Ww2 combat wheels original not reproduction”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
Maybe someone can use these.
“Willys MB , ford GPW jeep original paint combat wheels , decent shape not rusted out . I have 2 .”
Gregg Stoerrie shared several stories and photos of his uncle’s time during WWII on his Facebook page.
One image shows a sketch by Dean Joy, a soldier who served with Gregg’s uncle. Dean went on to write a book, 60 Days in Combat, as well as sharing his story on youtube:
Here’s is Dean’s sketch of some jeeps during an ambush by 88mms. Dean wrote:
“Front Jeep took a direct hit, drivers headless torso still behind the wheel and other GI’s on the side. They hit the end Duce and a half. Col Wooten came running along the convoy yelling everybody off the trucks now. A few GI’s worked around to out flank the 88’s. The firing stopped as they captured the first 88 and found it was maned by kids. As they approached the other 88’s they could see the crews were dead and it was clear they were knocked out by their own guys. It was the first 88 who turned the gun on their own guys. We assumed that they knew the war was lost. Had they not it would have been a massacre.”
Gregg also shared this photo taken by his uncle of a plane that was hit by Japanese flak. Greg wrote, “This picture was taken by my uncle joe Stoerrle during the Second World War. This is the tail section of his B25 bomber. He told me a story how they barely made it back after their tail was shot up from Japanese flak. Uncle joe told me how accurate the Japanese flak was. I would like to thank my cousin Shelly (uncle Joe’s daughter) for providing me with these pictures at a family get together on 1/6/18.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Were $450
“For Sale: two pristine 16″ two piece combat wheels. Believe these to be original, low mileage rims off of a trailer, no warping or cracks. Were powder coated yellow by previous owner. These are not repop wheels, as evidenced by the pitting normal to WWII era combat rims & the presence of the tags.
Willing to entertain serious offers, or trades for 6 x 16″ NDCC tires or correct military fuel tank for M38A1. Free delivery in the NWA area.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $75.
Looks like a good price.
“One Military Jeep Combat wheel, appears to be in good condition.”
The headline of the ad shows a price of $100, but the two combat rims (with 2 tires) are priced at $150 and two single piece Combat-like(?) rims are $50. Thus it appears all four tires are $200???
https://spokane.craigslist.org/wto/d/willys-tires/6643380190.html
“Wheels and tires came off a cj3a Willys.
Tires are old but hold air and roll.
Two wheels are militarily split rims, for the authentic look. Hard to find. $150 for both.
Two are riveted single piece rims.
$50 for both.
16″ rims”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $75.
“one willys Jeep 16 inch 5 on 5 1/2 bolt pattern split combat style wheel needs cleaning up 75.00”
Some one could use these.
“A pair of original Willys Jeep 2-piece 16″ combat rims. 5×5.5 hubs (original style)
These are likely WW2 era as they came off an MB-T trailer I recently acquired. All bolts are present. Data plates are also present, but painted over.
The wheels are sound & fully intact. I pulled the trailer 60 miles on a major highway at 65mph with no issue. The rims have been painted some time in the past.
Of note: I have not tried to unbolt or separate these wheels.
The radial tires are mounted & included in the sale. The tires have 75% of tread left.
I do not want to ship these.
$350 cash for the pair of rims & tires.
I can also take Paypal if you cover the 3% fee. Less”
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/wto/d/willys-jeep-combat-rims-pair/6332334708.html
Looks like they need some cleaning.
“Willys MB Ford GPW Original Combat Wheels for Sale
200.00 each”
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/6204687818.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $450 (thanks Glenn).
(08/26/2016) Look in good shape.
“PRICED REDUCED – Up For Sale is a pair of Willy’s Jeep Original Combat wheels. Very hard to come by anymore Wheels has been Acid Dip to removed surface Rust and paint, Then Media Blasted, Primed it with POR 15 Rust preventive Primer and painted it with Arvoe Military Olive Drab. Very minimal pitting, Still has the original Data plate, asking $500.00 for a set.”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pts/5781536980.html
Appears in fair shape.
“Offered is an original WWII U.S. Army Jeep Combat Wheel Rim. Cash only. Reasonable offers considered.”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/wto/5761326842.html
Appears in good shape.
“Offered is an original WWII U.S. Army Jeep Combat Wheel Rim. Cash only. Reasonable offers considered”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/pts/5169509711.html
Top rims pictured need a closer examination.
“I have 4 WWII combat wheels for a Willy MB and Ford GPW. In the first picture, the bottom two rims look goo. The top let rim has a very small amount of metal eroded away around the valve stem hole. The top right rim has holes (you can stick your fingers through) around the valve stem area (shaded area in picture)”
http://dayton.craigslist.org/pts/4984762036.html
This is a project.
“Up for sale is Ford GPW 75591, DOD October 1942. I hate to sell this but I have other projects that I’d like to tackle. This project is in disassembled condition, as seen in the pictures. Everything (except the combat rims) in the pictures is included*. And there may be more items that if I can dig up I will add in. *If you choose to “buy it now” I will pull the original GPW/F marked radiator from my Slat grill and add it in, along with the 5 brand new reproduction combat rims shown in the last picture.
The original GPW parts include the GPW numbered frame, axles, springs, original tub with original data plate (though difficult to read), original fenders, hood, seats, pedal arms, pedals, and fuel tank straps. The following came with this GPW when I purchased it. I am unsure if they are original to this jeep but they are period correct: steering box and column, transfercase and parking brake. I also have information about from which Ford factory this was produced and a rather accurate original hood number range.
The parts that are not original to this jeep, but original and correct F MARKED PARTS INCLUDE the green spare hood, pintle hook, headlight buckets and arms, bullet marker lights, splash shield, bellhousing, flywheel, large bellhousing cover, T-84 transmission, transfer case arms, grill, correct SG marked radiator fan, and extra Ford Script tub.
WWII jeep correct items include the windshield, reflector bezels, NOS boxed fender blackout bulb, taillight buckets, flat-bottomed oil filter, auto-lite distributor caps, thermostat housing, oil pan, green sheller steering wheel, fuel tank, and rebuilt like-new 1944 dated fuel pump. (more info on eBay)”
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