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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
I think those are GPW tool lids.
“Jeep Willys — Great Parts Vehicle — Best Offer Message me your best offer for the entire vehicle! Seller will respond in 24 hours and will be comparing offers. Acquired in a property purchase. Stored out in the woods for at least 20 years! What you see is what you get! Located in Griswold. Cross-posted.”
Mark shared this GPW listed at warjeeps.com.
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale20/adm170/adm170.html
“It has “All Matching” serial numbers, (approximately only 1% of collectible WWII Jeeps have all matching serial numbers). The serial number 141204 is located on the frame. The engine and the data plate found on the tub. Mfg. at the Louisville, KY plant the summer of 1943 and delivered to the U.S. Government on September, 1st 1943. The original WWII engine, frame and WWII tub are all Ford manufactured. Later in 1943 the Jeep tubs (both Ford and Willy’s) were outsourced to AMC (American Motor Company) making this tub one of the very last GPWs issued with a genuine Ford built tub!
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This may well be a GPW.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/las-vegas-classic-military-1954-jeep/7189086366.html
“Very rare Classic Military 1954 Jeep Willy 3 Project. Straight front fender model. Have all parts including engine and many extra parts. Body/chassis in fair/good condition. Very little rust on chassis. Body solid.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,500.
Looks in good shape, but I could only see one pic (the one below). Craigslist was acting odd.
“WW2 1943 ford gpw .total frameoff restoration.starts and runs great.100 miles on rebuild.extra parts go with it”
Might be worth a look.
https://modesto.craigslist.org/gms/d/turlock-yard-sale/7186168965.html
“Big yard sale Saturday only lots of plumbing and electric tools Jewelry Knife vintage Lula box 2 Tabel pier1 Jeep willys 1942 and lots of stuff. Address 3020 N Olive Turlock”
It’s a mix of parts and is missing a few parts. It might include a trailer.
https://glensfalls.craigslist.org/cto/d/glens-falls-1943-ford-gpw-willys-mb/7179073841.html
“1943 Ford GPW
Starts, runs and stops. Lights works Post war Willys engine
Ford trans and axels
Some minor rust on the right fender mounting area.
Likely a willys grill
Has been inside for several years
Lost paperwork but can give bill of sale or mv51”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3122658004470034/
“1943 Willys Jeep Ford GPW Has green Michigan title dating it to 1943. Title serial number and engine serial match Serial number is *GPW-3###* GPW engine block casting# GPW-6015 GPW7008 Transmission Frame needs replacement. Has Military Police painted on the windshield and military numbers on the hood. Open to offers, but cash is king Also, if anyone has info on the company advertising painted on the rear, I’d appreciate it.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9500.
(06/22/2020) The back of the boy looks wholly redone.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/roseville-1943-gpw-ford-jeep-original/7178297030.html
“This 1943 Ford GPW Jeep was acquired by the seller two years ago from a previous owner who reportedly used it in parades and other gatherings. The truck is finished in Olive Drab Green and fitted with black vinyl seats, a roll bar, a tow bar, a receiver hitch, and a folding canvas top. Power comes from a 134ci L-head inline-four paired with a T90 three-speed manual transmission and a two-speed transfer case.
This has seen some mods. Was used under a parade float. It was lengthened at some point.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1143558509359082/
“WILLYS GPW Government Reconnaissance Willys Second owner East start Runs very well Eng8ne well mainta8ned Good transmission Maintained regularly Very little surface rust Used durung was for either ambulance or Coast Guard Back story: The jeep was used used under a parade float since purchased in the 50s.”
Listed as a 1947, this may be a modified MB or GPW.
https://corvallis.craigslist.org/grd/d/lebanon-items-for-sale/7174403901.html
“7. 47 Willy’s flat fender jeep w/ Buick V6”
Unsure how much value is here.
https://mohave.craigslist.org/pts/d/1945-ford-gpw-jeep/7173188304.html
“1945 ford gpw military Jeep no motor has transmission and transfer case no title”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500
(02/01/2019) Mike spotted this GPW.
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/thomasville-1944-jeep-wrangler-ford-gpw/7173291344.html
“Here is a 1944 Ford GPW. Hopefully if you are reading this, you know what you are looking at. I bought this sight unseen from a farmer’s estate in Wyoming. It is literally a barn find and had to be removed from the upper part of the barn with a forklift. I had it shipped across the country to NC and it sat for a couple years. I own a private restoration shop and recently got around to looking at what turned out to be a Ford GPW. The vehicle was clearly used on the farm and has had extra holes drilled into the sides and almost looks like they were using it to haul rocks? There are more dents in the tub than rust. The farmer reinforced the front bumper and had brackets for farm implements. It has a tow hitch on the front as well.
The Ford was “hot rodded” out in the 1960s and a Studebaker OHV straight 6 was installed with a T90 transmission. The front axle has Dualmatic locking hubs. From some light research it seems like this engine was made in 1961 and appears to have the original fan belts. I have no idea of the condition of the engine and it is missing the intake. The Goodyear Power Cushion whitewall tires have date codes from the 1960s, which is when the Ford was stored in the barn. It has not been driven in over 50 years. Those 50+ year old tires have tubes in them and still hold air and have tread. The spare appears to be the original “US” marked.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $14,500:
(07/03/2020) As the seller notes, this has some non stock items.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/rathdrum-1942-jeep-gpw-for-sale/7172155403.html
“FOR SALE, 1942 GPW Jeep, rebuilt excellent condition, not stock, has 12 v electrical system, 6000 lb winch, 15″ wheels with radial tires, aftermark top, CB radio, Heater, T90 transmission, posi-lock differentials, electric windshield wipers, undercoated, no rust, more pictures available, approx. 128 miles since rebuild”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/17/2014) This has a variety of updates.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/colburn-1943-gpw-willys-flat-fender-305/7167714508.html
“43 Ford GPW,4×4, 305 V8, flat fender, PS, tilt wheel, 69 cj5 running gear, BF Goodrich 33″ TA’S, limited slip, new brakes, reclining leather bucket seats, full roll cage, battery lock out switch, headers, 65 mustang tail lights, Chevy 4 speed with married transfer case, chrome bumpers front and back, over 20 k invested, hurry won’t last, trade for Honda side by side, chevelle , or land cruiser.”
Jay let me know that the Green Float company currently has several jeeps for sale. These are the jeeps they have for sale as of August 7, 2020.
https://greenfloatcompany.com/liquidation-willys/
Has a variety of mods.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/el-verano-1944-jeep/7157640448.html
“1944 GPW Jeep. Manufactured by Ford. 231ci built Buick V6, SM465 4 speed trans, Dana 300 transfer case, Dana 44 front end with disk brakes, 9” rear end, lockers front and rear, new body, spring over suspension, new 35” BFG tires, 10” MT wheels, power steering, full gage roll bar, best of everything.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5800.
The price seems reasonable on this mix-of-parts jeep. It has a GPW body. Given the hood bump, it might have an f-head, too.
1941 Willys “Jeep.” A true American hero. She served in WW II and was dissembled and then reassembled to serve again in the Korean War. She is titled as a 1941 but appears to have parts through the Korean War as was common for military Willys. She runs but is 79 years old. Her 4wd will take you anywhere. Please do not bid or buy if you do not intend to complete the sale. I have recently downsized my house and no longer have the space for this historical vehicle.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,000.
This GPW came from the Bernstein Bros, a company that began as a steel recycler in Pueblo. The business became successful and branched in various direction. Owner Morey Bernstein became famous as an amateur hypnotist and writer.
“In 1952 my Father and myself purchased this Jeep from Bernstein Bros a farm and ranch supplier in Pueblo, Colorado. Bernstein Bros purchased several islands in the Pacific after WWII and brought items back as salvage. Not sure but feel this vehicle was in the Pacific. My Father was a master restorer of old vehicles and rebuilt the engine during the winter of 52-53 and made any repairs necessary. The Jeep is titled Ford and has all F bolts but the engine says Jeep on it. The Jeep is almost stock and the only changes that were made was the addition of push plates on the front bumper and a tow bar. Also lockout hubs were added an altitude meter in the dash was installed and an electric fuel pump. I never found the shovel and the axe that mounts on the drivers side. I have all of the owners manuals that came with it.
In 1953 the Jeep was moved to our summer home in South San Juan mountains just south of Alamosa, Colorado and has been kept there in a garage for the last 67 years. The odometer now shows around 43,000 miles and it had many of them before the overhaul. Our summer home is only accessible in the summer and we use the Jeep for hunting and fishing during the summer months only.
I will be able to get back to our cabin by early May to retrieve the Jeep and it will be available then. The Jeep runs very well and has been used but never abused. It does need a wheel alignment there is a little shimmy at 30 MPH.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/23/2020) Been stored for thirty years.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/854338885075622/
“GPW 1942 – in storage for over 30 years in Utah. I will check mileage details soon.”
Seems to be a mix of parts. I wonder if the seller has documentation about the “first prototype for the Air Force claim”.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/mayer-1942-jeep-willys/7154253294.html
“1942 original Jeep Willys was in the second war first prototype for the Air Force. The engine was rebuilding.”
UPDATE: Still Available. Listed as an MB, the title (shown in a pic on the ad) suggests it is a GPW.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2283030172003429/
“This thing is old. The motor is blown and the there is no 3rd gear. It comes with a wiring harness and a racing fuel tank and radiator.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/20/2020) This appears to be a 1950 CJ-3A with an MB/GPW body on it. It also has some Husky/Allstate hubs and what I think is a Con-Ferr rear bumper.
https://palmsprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/palm-desert-willys-jeep/7150831076.html
“Selling my Willy’s. It’s registered as a 1950 but I’m told it’s a 1942-46…
Very Low miles on Rebuilt engine.
Purrs like a sewing machine.
Very reliable.
Military tires.
New brakes, hoses etc
Original steering wheel
Wench works
Original spot lights work
Amazing gas mileage
Tough little jeep
4×4 works. Lo/Hi
White patina
Clean title
Original carb rebuilt
It’s a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/288458965845163/
“Selling my ’45 matching numbers GPW. Very few of these around. Excellent project that needs to be completed. Located in Henderson, Nevada. Very complete; never been restored; very little rust; solid floor. Original engine and correct xfer case rebuilt but never installed. Will include correct GPW spring to replace original failing right front spring. Original radiator in excellent condition. Carb was removed during our move—will include a correct carb. Late war MB engine installed with T90 & CJ xfer case—-frame & floor not cut. Original windshield; original fuel tank with no leaks. Will include correct seats. Front brakes & steering linkage need to be reinstalled. Have correct driveshafts which will be included. Will deliver within reasonable distance for cost of fuel/tolls/meals/hotels. Original data plates. Will not ship outside the USA.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $15,000.
(08/22/2019) The front frame rails and bumper have been modified. This has no combat rims. The dash has been modified. The GPW front crossmember doesn’t not appear to be there. It’s been covered with a textured paint (body liner?).
https://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/d/calabasas-1942-jeep-gpw/7145044578.html
“The WWII Willys MB and the Ford GPW, both formally called the U.S. Army Truck, 1⁄4-ton, 4×4
Works and runs great.
Clean title in hand.
The coolest and most attractive car on the road.
You will get the most compliments while driving it.
So much fun to drive.
Completely restored.”
Has a variety of mods.
https://altoona.craigslist.org/cto/d/altoona-1942-ford-gpw/7135899278.html
“1942 Ford GPW
(Willys Jeep MB)
**TITLE IN HAND**
Original data plates visible
Modifications include:
231 V6 Even fire engine
T98 Granny Gear (4 speed-manual transmission)
T18 Transfer Case
Dana 25 front axle