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1952? M-38A1 Miranda, CA $2200

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I can’t tell if the year is correct, but this is one odd build.

https://humboldt.craigslist.org/pts/d/miranda-1952-jeep-willys-army-jeep-m38/7709293496.html

“1952 military willys jeep m38 a1, it’s been modified at one time we think it may have been a movie car by the way its done but its neat. I have good spare engine comes with, original one that’s in it sat to long n needs work but I’m sure its probably fixable too. It’s fresh out of a barn, no rust or rot but it’s def been worked. $2200 obo.”

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1951 Truck Round Top, NY $2875

• CATEGORIES: Willys Trucks • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Sometimes a body is more trouble than its worth. It runs and drives find without one.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/976519360293177

“1951 Willys truck /Custom 4 speed Runs great , 4 w/d high/ low Rebuilt f 4 134 engine. newly rebuilt starter. Comes w/ a plow Would make an Xcellent plow vehicle or farm.”

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1952 Modified Truck Flanders, NJ $25,000

• CATEGORIES: Unusual, Willys Trucks • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s an unusual build.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/605328924848200

“1952 Jeep Willys, 350ci Chevy small block with automatic transmission, 2-4 barrel carburetors, Completely Done, Ready to Run.”

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1960 CJ-5 Massillon, OH $9500

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UPDATE: Still Available. Will notes that the CJ-5 body is sitting on an FC-150 wide-track chassis. This unusual CJ-5 looks widened..

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/851596403378646

“Rare find – Custom 1960 Willy’s FC-150 Jeep 4X4. 289 Motor. 3 Speed Manual Shift. Diamond plate floor. ****mileage not known **** No holds. Pickup in Jackson Township.”

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Year? Truck Boise, ID $55,000

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Trucks • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Mike shared this modified truck with some nicely done work.

https://willysforsale.com/ads/willys-pickup-custom/

“Custom pickup, built LS 5.3 motor,4l60e trans, air conditioning, electric windows, Custom fleetside bed, Custom chassis with independent frt suspension, narrowed rear-end with coilovers.”

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1955 Truck El Campo, TX $8000

• CATEGORIES: Unusual, Willys Trucks • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.

(12/10/2023) This is an interesting build, but the pics don’t show all the aspects. It’s possibly now a convertible (or just soft top) and has a tower blind attached to the bed.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1412983369570905

“It’s a 1955 Willis jeep , 4wd ,motor is a 226 super hurricane , 80,128 miles on it. Comes with high rack, feeder, and winch. Also have another extra motor for it. Must pick up.”

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Year? Flattie Tillamook, OR $5000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(12/14/2023) Doesn’t run. Listed as a 1942, the grille and hood are civilian.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/666269174974684

“1942 agra jeep tow truck, PTO winch system. It’s been sitting long time doesn’t run fully welded cab with doors tow hitch.  I have the tow bar for the back for the tow truck part. No I will not trade.”

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Various Photos

• CATEGORIES: Features, GPA (SEEP), Old Images, Unusual • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
  1. Blaine shared this photo of a Bell Telephone engineer working in Europe during WWII.
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  2. Blaine also shared these links for the teardrop Mustang, developed in the late 1940s. While many of us have seen these pics, what I didn’t realize was that the Mustang utilized some jeep steering parts. As this MotorBiscuit article notes, “McCarty wanted to build his car with existing components adapted to his unique vision. He decided that the steering from a Willys Jeep, a Continental or Hercules engine, and Spicer rear axles would be the basis for his car.”
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  3. This photo of a customized GPA was posted to g503 by Morihisa Ochi:
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  4. Grant Howe shared images of his customized jeep on Facebook, built for bird hunting:
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1953 CJ-3A New River, AZ $30,000

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Diamond plate is used extensively in this build. This has a government plate from the Navy.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/new-river-1953-willys-jeep/7696146956.html

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“ecently frame off build
Original Tub with Navy Plates
Full roller Chevy 350 1400 miles
Hydroboost from Chevy 2500 PU for Power Steering and Brakes
Built 700R4 Transmission 1400 miles
Rebuilt axles from 1986 CJ7, Front and Rear Lockers, 1 piece axle shafts, 29 Spline, 456 gears
Front disc brakes
Rebuilt Twin Stick Dana 300 Transfer Case
Roll Cage
New Bucket Seats with 4 Point Harness
16 Gallon Fuel Cell
New 33×12.50 Super Swamper Tires”

 
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1994? Flattie Shawnee, KS $22,000

• CATEGORIES: Other 4x4s • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s an unusual build.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3408199159443713

“1994 willys fully restored with Toyota c3  turbo  engine With NON HIGHWAY TITlE!!!!!! shipping on me anywhere in the USA”

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1952 Custom Wagon Fortuna, CA $14,500

• CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual, Willys Wagons • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: As far as I know, this was last listed in 2014.

(04/12/2013) It reminds me of the San Juan Scenic Jeep Tour wagons.

“Willys 2 door wagon converted to Surry. 4cyl. F engine 4×4 converted to12v. 3 speed overdrive new tires needs nothing. Also comes with rear enclosure for back that matches top. Very fun always garaged. Price is O.B.O. will accept best cash offer. if its posted its for sake no b.s. no tirekickers”

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/275285585513826/

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1950? CJ-3A? Thermopolis, WY **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

This has a 2A body, so the date and model may be incorrect. The wagon/truck/jeepster front clip fits pretty well.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1504342560355252

“1950 CJ 3A Buick V6, has manual trans with 2 stick transfer case Asking $2,500 Has clear title”

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1946 CJ-2A Nashville, TN $3000

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $3000.

(08/19/2023) Tom shared this CJ-2A with some type of sedan or truck top. If the grille is original, this is likely a 1947 or later model.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/310828624742465

“Willys Jeep. New brakes, master cylinder and entire brakes. Wheels blasted and painted and new tires and tubes. New seats with original frames. This Jeep has a PTO but needs the shaft. Runs and drives good but motor could use a rebuild. New gas tank and lines the body is rough but could be used depending on what you plan to do with the Jeep. Battery does NOT come wit it. Great to restore or just continue to use as is. The cab was added from an old truck many years ago and it works pretty good. This is your chance to own a classic Willys.”

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1958 FC-170 Camper Moscow, ID $15,000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(10/17/2023) TJ shared this custom camper FC-170. The inside looks in pretty good shape.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/368375788854901

or https://pullman.craigslist.org/cto/d/moscow-1958-willys-jeep-fc-170/7677156253.html

“1958 Willy’s Jeep FC 170 1958 custom made aluminum camper 1968 302 out of a Mustang, runs Borg Warner 90 3 speed, rebuilt Spicer Dana 20 transfer case- spicer yokes Dana 53 rear end Dana 44 front end Replaced brakes-, power brakes Body is in good shape given it’s age Camper was custom made in Seattle in 1958 Princess 3 burner stove/ propane works Krefft refrig dual feed works on shore power not sure about propane Custom cabinets, new cushions 12 volt and 120 volt lights The Jeep runs and drives but best to transfer on a trailer which I can drive on for you”

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Custom Jeep Brooksville, FL $1000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, CJ-3B, CJ5 • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s an odd one.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1297866277600228/

“So, this has been in my family for quite a while. Believe my great grandpa ‘created’ this back in the 80’s and would mainly use it as a hunting vehicle. To my understanding mostly all the exterior is fiberglass, cab space is mainly sheet metal, engine and chassis are from an old jeep (willys jeep or jeep CJ) sometime in the 1940’s-60’s. Price is OBO, if you think you have any info on the chassis and engine based on the pictures let me know, I would like to learn more about it myself. Have the cylinder head and other parts but are in kind of rough shape as you could assume”
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1978 CJ-5 Spokane, WA $5900

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This CJ-5 was modified to dig post holes.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1015076379624158

“This is a highly modified Jeep designed to dig post holes. It’s a 78 CJ5, in running order and comes with a 6″, 9″, and 12″ auger. I think it can dig as deep as 6′. The best part about this design for digging holes, is the passenger seat faces backwards and has all the controls for driving.”

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1950? CJ-3A Rathdrum, ID $2800

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I feel like we’ve seen a jeep with a similar top that is or was for sale.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/697927085170328

“CJ3a project vehicle. It is very complete and fairly straight. Minimal rust. Has pto winch on it. Not running, NO TITLE!”

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1968 “CJ-5” Palmyra, NY $1000

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UPDATE: The price is now $1000 (previously no price).

(08/16/2023) If you are looking for something a little different…

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6873966055959873

“Open to trades, don’t need to get rid of it just seeing what’s out there. Runs and drives”

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Year? CJ-2A? Amarillo, Tx $4500

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This body has seen some modifications.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/688119123380047

“1940’s jeep willys has winch and snow plow runs needs clutch linkage adjusted needs tires divorced transfer case no title idk the mileage”

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1951 3-Door Wagon Little Rock, AR $7500

• CATEGORIES: Features, Willys Wagons • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500.

(07/01/2023) While it has three doors, according to the seller it does not appear to be a hyrail or Fairmont build. So, the history of it isn’t clear.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1664913797321984

“Very rare 1951 Willys wagon with the third door passenger side. It’s not a railroad. Or Fairmont built There are no holes in the floor for the towers.  so if you know anybody or any company who needs a Sema build that was my plans”

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1954? Truck and Camper Durango, CO $5000

• CATEGORIES: Camping, Features, Unusual, Willys Trucks • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Mike shared this unusual camper. The shape of it reminds me of the late 1940s Book mobiles (or see below post). The box on this truck appears a little taller than the book mobile boxes, so this truck and the book mobiles may be unrelated.

The truck is listed as a 1954, but the grille suggests it is earlier. It’s unclear whether the camper on back is original to the truck (special order for example) or whether someone added the camper later. That said, the interior faux wood and carpet screams 60s or 70s to me. The “Jeep” radio would have also been added at a later date. Note the Warn hubs are IH branded hubs.

The jeep sports a “Rednor & Raine” Jeep sticker from Trenton, NJ, which as of 1965, was a jeep only dealer.  This also has a Princeton Theological Seminary parking permit, which is still an active institution.

https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/d/durango-1954-jeep-willys-purpose-built/7659761315.html

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Whiteville, TN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $775.

“Willys CJ2A 1946 Column shift REMOVED PTO AND SHAFT. $775.00
Bought from a hunting club in TN. The owner said the jeep has been at the club since middle 70s. Started replacing engine and front engine plate didn’t match and they stopped. Will need a total restoration. The original T-90 column shift tranny still in jeep but was converted to a stick. Has all data plates …use as a donor or restore.located near Whiteville, Tn.”

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Year? MB Berlin, WI $5000

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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.”

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1946 CJ-2A Skaneateles, NY $1800

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Steve spotted this stripped down jeep.

https://syracuse.craigslist.org/grd/d/skaneateles-46-willys-yard-tractor/7644584841.html

“Famous one eyed Willys for sale!
Starts right up, goes great, hydraulic plow lift works.”

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1947 CJ-2A Felch, MI $1600

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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”

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