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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3250
This needs a starter. This appears to have the original bumper.
“Cute Willys Jeep (former owner said it was 1944). Runs great, but needs a starter. Turn heads and always draws attention. World War II with civilian hood and later windshield. Former owner made a tailgate, which was not with the jeep originally. Located in Oxford.”
The seller notes this was purchased a few days ago for over $10,000. The grill and bumper aren’t original, but the rest looks solid. The paint on the dash appears a little rough.
“serial #176801 This Jeep was manufactured in by Ford February of 1944 using the Willy’s-Overland design. The vehicle has been nicely restored and wears fresh paint including “USMC / 58282” . The engine runs strong and the electrical system has been converted to 12 volt. The frame shows no evidence of being welded and seems very sound. The headlights along with the fuel, speed, amp and temperature gauges all function properly. The tires are all excellent and the vehicle comes with a spare tire, gas can, GI ammo crate, shovel and axe. It is currently registered as an antique vehicle in the state of Maine. This true classic represents one of the very first Jeeps made in the first three years of production and before a civilian version was even developed. The ultimate addition to your WWII military collection!
I bought this jeep SIGHT UNSEEN yesterday for over $10,000.00 at a gun auction in NH. I know nothing about jeeps. The description aboves comes from the auction catolog as does the pictures. Below is the auction link-PLEASE CHECK IT OUT FOR MORE PICTURES!
http://www.amoskeagauction.com/92/350.html”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is a mix of military and custom parts.
“Up for your consideration, is a very nice 1946 Military Jeep. It has a 327 Chevy engine with a 2 speed power glide automatic transmission. It has brand new Goodyear Wrangler LT 255/70 R 16, load range C, mud and snow tires, brand new rims, Warn Hubs, and a new Edelbrock carburetor. It is equipped with a tow bar and a rear tire mount. The hood is fiberglass. There is no rust-out on the body, and all the floor panels are very straight. It has an electric fuel pump and an 18.7 gallon gas tank sitting where the back seat would be, and a roll bar. It needs to have some electrical finished, i.e.; headlights, missing front turn signals, and windshield wiper. It also needs a sending unit installed in the gas tank. Three of the five gauges are also new. It is a very nice driver with a powerful engine. I bought the Jeep with intentions of finishing it off, but due to a crippling degenerative back condition, and a pending second back surgery, I am forced to sell it. I have tried to describe the Jeep to the best of my ability.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
(09/02/2012) “New 35″ toyo mts and wheels 8500 lb winch 4.3 chev v6 3 speed w/overdrive twin stick transfer case forward facing pto soft top and bikini top sprung over 538 gears locked . Trade barter Manx buggy side by side utv offer. want new toy”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500 last august.
(08/21/2012) How about that front bumper!
“This auction is for a 1943 Ford GPW, NOT a Willys MB. This vehicle has been CHANGED to appear as a UTV. Not much is stock on this little jeep. It has a custom rack on the back, extra fuel tank in the back, new seats, Ford Falcon dash(?), and a V6. The engine runs very strong. See this video for footage of it running. The jeep is really quite cool. The only real work it needs is a broken left shock bracket. That’s it.
If you want to see the jeep in action go to youtube and type in “Bad ford GPW”. It should pull up a video titled “bad ford gpw in price, utah”. Watch it.
CHECK THIS VIDEO:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CYQcaOCGLo”
UPDATE: I have added additional pics. Is this a holden? This has been sold.
There appears to be value here.
“1942 Ford GPW army jeep. I bought this jeep 6 years ago. it has no title but i will give a receipt. Wanted to restore or simply make a toy for 4-wheeling but times are tough. I bought a new carb, oil pump, fuel pump, and some other stuff. Needs lots of work like a radiator and gas tank and much more as you can see. I started it a few years back and it smoked like a train but no knocking so I beleive the motor is rebuildable. I beleive it has a nissan transfer case which I understand is in high demand.”
UPDATE: SOLD. Was priced at $600. They sold quickly.
“PAIR OF WILLYS JEEPS , NO MOTOR OR TRANS, HAS STEERING, FRONT AND REAR ENDS, DON’T KNOW MODEL, SAY 47 OR 48, ONE HAS GOOD GLASS IN WINDSHIELD, OTHER ONE HAS CRACK IN GLASS,”
Here are several ads for GPW body parts on eBay from the same seller:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800
This looks like it has an overdrive, so it might be worth a look.
“1945 Ford Jeep. $800.00 Needs restoration, rough but most parts. No motor, last set up for small block chevy. No top, steel top in photo is for CJ2 or CJ5 $350.00 with doors. Clean title.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(09/02/2012) It’s a roller. Plenty of rust, but some value.
“Old flat fender. Not willys its a ford. rolls and steers, no engine,has trans. pretty complete, have title. has rust and bondo. 1000 bucks obo may trade. call 360 580 5764 thanks, josh”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/3373984695.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was auctioned on eBay
” Ford Script GPW #7258 D.O.D. 3-20-42
Still has an original T-84 Ford transmission, Ford transfer case and parking brake assembly, I pressure washed the frame and it is in excellent condition. It is a Jeep Willys frame with a GPW serial number 7258, original leaf springs are still intact along with the original rears. The engine does not turn over by hand but is full of oil.
The body is in fair condition and is restorable in my opinion.
This GPW also comes with a Maryland title!!
If you are going to be an International bidder you are %100 responsible for the transportation and shipping of the vehicle.
I hope it gets into the right hands for a proper restoration any other questions just ask I will try and answer them to the best of my knowledge.”
UPDATE: Pics provided. It’s a mix of parts.
“GPW 1942 Ford (Jeep). I used to drive this truck not too long ago maybe 2 years and then I just pretty much send it to a “storage” yard and my wheels got stolen. I just want to get some money for it. It only need wheels. It got everything stock. Call or text Carlos at: 240, four 17 ,Four 664. thanks. Cash please I got a Clean title in hand. Thanks.”
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/3384597821.html
UPDATE: I got this confused with a 1942 GPW from Little Falls that was on eBay last week. My bad.
“For auction is a Willys jeep. This jeep started life as a CJ2A, but was totally redone about 6 years ago to be a WW2 MB. It has the MB2A complete body and grill. This was done over exactly like an MB. It has the Willys 4 cylinder engine, but does retain the T90 CJ transmission. It is currently set up with a 12 volt battery, but does have a 6 volt wiring harness so would be easy to convert back to 6 volt should you choose. Comes with the SCR-510 radio with antenna, and the gas operated .30 cal machine gun and mount. This gun does not fire real ammunition and cannot be made to fire ammunition. The ammo box in the bustle basket is for carrying the oxygen and propane to operate the gun. This is an older project so it is not in show room condition, but is a great jeep for a re-enactor or for driving in parades. It turns a lot of heads.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700.
What the heck happened to that grille? It looks like the headlights were pulled straight out! Tooele is pronounced ” Too ill’ uh”.
“Lots of parts will come with this. 1944 WW2 GPW made by Ford: Has title. Jeep runs and drives. Has a postwar engine and trans. Has the data plate on the glove box door. Has original axles front and rear. 4×4 works. Has rear seat. Someone modified the grill for large headlights. Driver seat and Windshield frame is for a CJ2A. This jeep has a lift kit. I will include a ww2 steering wheel, clean dash from a parts tub and 4 WW2 leaf packs if you choose to restore it. Asking $1700. More pictures available. Serious inquiries only. They don’t make any more of these. Willing to partial trade on a Bantam, WW2, or korean war era trailer. No texts please; my phone won’t support it. call or email, thanks”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
This is rough. The body seems like a GPW, yet lacks a glove box.
“This is a 1944 GPW WW2 jeep made by Ford. It’s OD green, neat with a straight tub and body work done. Has GPW WW2 engine (but it does not match the frame). I had this engine inspected by an expert restorer who said it’s a good block. Has GPW tcase. Missing trans and data plates. Has a post war rear axle but i know of someone selling one for a reasonable price. This one has a post war heater added but i will include part of a dash from my parts tub to replace the glove box area for free. Many free parts will come with this. No title. I bought this with a bill of sale. Wife says it has to go so no more restorations for me. But this is an excellent candidate for a quality restoration. Has some rust in the hat channels. Will provide some replacement hat channels free. Serious inquiries only please. Will consider partial trade for bantam, world war II or korean war era 1/4 ton trailer. No texts please; my phone won’t support it. call or email, thanks”
UPDATE: This has a recondition tag. It looks to be a Moore Equipment tag:
Here’s an original Moore tag:
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“1942 Jeep Ford Frame Willys Tub. Has a M38A1 Engine, cowling is cut near the hood, dash. has been cut for speaker, front seats are GPW, has a rebuild tab on the dash, very restorable but a mixed bag of parts..”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
A little duck tape and some bailing wire and this is good to go!
“I’m selling a ’42 GPW, GPW 23679 D.O.D. 4-29-42 I bought this one for parts for myself and now have no need for it. Figured I would list it here vs. taking it to the scrapper!
The frame is in good shape, the front horns are the best I have ever seen! just the Bubba bumper on the front and the civi attachment on the rear
The tub has rot on the left rear where the tail light hole and tool box floor would have been (I’m including a tool box section from another tub) floors need to be repaired/replaced- tool box lids are in good shape, but as mentioned before the tool box’s are themselves rotted….. the pioneer tool area is in good shape, some rot but repairable, dash was cut by previous owner to remove the guages but is included and can be stitch welded back in, glove box was also removed by PO and had the original tags on it ( will give you his contact info if you need it) this one was early enough to have a flat bottom on the glove box and could be easily fabricated. Driver seat is a small mouth gas tank seat but the seat back was modified with another frame, passenger seat is F marked but will need new swivel mounts/ feet. Fenders are in decent shape, support channels are not rotted out like you typically see but the do have there share of dents and bends in them.Hood is original to this jeep, is F marked and in decent shape, some rot on the support. Its missing the left axle shaft in the pics but I have a Willys one I will include, the front left hub is off in the pics as well but is included.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“Up for your consideration is a 1942 Ford GPW. Willys and Bantam also made these type of Jeeps. This unit went into service November 30, 1942. Not sure of any history during service however, I did research and found this GPW was sold at a WAA auction September 11. 1946 in Jacksonville Fl. From what I know a neighbor of my Grandparents went to Jacksonville on that day and purchsed this GPW. He used it as a hunting vehicle around our rural area. He was an avid bird hunter with trained dogs so he cut the rear of the tub out and moved it forward to act as a divider between him and his bird dogs. The GPW was parked at sometime in its life under a pole barn for what appears was head gasket change. Unfortuneately, it was never reassembled. After the mans death is sat many more years until new owners of the farm tore down the barns and this GPW was put out to pasture (literally). I aquired the GPW after it sat outside for about a year. Pictures speak louder than words so please look closely and ask any and all questions prior to bidding. The windshield, cylinder head, and hood (possibly other items) were not able to be found. I will include a link to a photobucket album for more pictures. The GPW has a lot of the Ford Script parts such as fuel filter, radiator cap, pintle hitch and probably much more.One item that is very unique is a period correct watch faced engine hour meter. . . . More on eBay”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(10/23/2012) This has an unusual story.
“O.K. military personnel, here’s your chance to own an iconic piece of history. This is an authentic 1942 Military Jeep (Ford GPW); matching frame and I.D. Plate. This jeep is probably one of the numerous leftovers from World War 2, Asian theater, as it was rebuilt at the 229TH Ordnance Base Depot, Oppama Ordnance Shop (OOS), located in Japan.
I’ve been told that this was a former Japanese navy aircraft rebuild facility located in Yokohama, Japan and was converted to the 229TH Ordnance Base Depot, after the war; much of what they rebuild went to the Korean conflict. I corresponded with a soldier who was stationed there during that time period and he told me that depot rebuilds were performed at the component level; every piece removed and replaced. That may account for jeeps that we find with a mixture of GPW and MB parts on them. I’m not sure if that is when my jeep was fitted with the body tub and windshield for a recoilless rifle, but it is a recoilless rifle version although it has round buttons on the rear tool boxes which suggest it is a MB tub.
According to Fred W. Crismon’s book U.S. MILITARY WHEELED VEHICLES, recoilless rifles were first tried in April 1945 on flat fendered jeeps. It became more commonplace during the 1950’s on M38 (flat fendered) and M38A1 (curved fender) jeeps although my body tub still has the gas tank filler under the seat suggesting an earlier version. The open back of the body tub suggests to me that this tub may have been designed for use with the latter M79 mount instead of the earlier version M75A1 mount, but I don’t know.
Therefore, I can’t be sure when it was installed unless this information is part of the Ordnance Depot Job Order Number detail, and I’m not sure if that data is still available. I don’t have the recoilless rifle and mount, but they do appear for sale from time to time which would significantly increase the value of the jeep. Included with the jeep is an authentic tow bar and 1951 Dunbar trailer. I’ve been told that the trailer is a typical companion of a recoilless rifle for carrying ammo and ancillary items for operating the rifle.
Somehow the jeep ended up in the Greek Army and was then imported to the USA. This I believe to be true because we found Greek coins inside the tub. The jeep is drivable and I used it mostly for running errands. I’ve taken it to a couple of car shows and it cruises at 60 mph with no shake or shimmy. Every time I drive it people beep their horns, wave, crowd around it, and want to talk about it – really a lot of fun.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay.
This will need some body work.
“A true survivor!! Up for sale is my 1943 Ford GPW. I own a car dealership, but this is one my personal vehicles. This would be a great weekend toy, or a perfect candidate for restoration. The body is the way we obtained it other than the decals, but it has had extensive mechanical attention since we purchased it. We have recently installed a new factory correct Willys long block, a new clutch, a new carburetor, fuel pump, distributor, radiator, and fuel tank. Other than its missing the original oil bath air cleaner, it’s pretty correct under the hood. It has had the brakes and axles serviced, it’s been converted to a 12 volt electrical system, and all of the lights and gauges work except the fuel gauge and horn. It has the original 3 speed transmission coupled to a 2 speed transfer case. It has had lockout hubs added, but they were on it when I got it. The VIN# is stamped on the frame, and is still legible. . . . . read more on eBay.”
This runs and drives.
“CJ 2 motor with Ford GPW head and Ford transmition.
This is a good ” driver” or a perfect resto. project.
Call 414-322-7777 with any questions”
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/3364676199.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
This is a project.
“This posting is for a Ford GPW. The frame and body match serial numbers the vehicle had not engine so I got a different GPW engine and had it gone through…
The engine, transmission, transfercase, started, generator, carb, distributor, have all been rebuild by Louie Larson. The engine has been bench ran on a jig he has. The Jeep is in the process of tearing it down for restoration. The body is in decent shape. Many small items are present. There are many extra parts that go with it. I am taking a loss at this price. The engine is an early GPW engine serial # 6622. Frame horns need to be replaced, clear body work that needs to be done but very solid jeep. I bought the Jeep in Colorado Springs.
Engine, trani, transfercase are in Richfield. The Jeepis being stored in a trailer in Burnsville.”
There’s some value here.
“Rare find
engine needs install
Taking offers on this one
Better pictures coming soon
email with questions”
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3362166648.html
This has a Massachusetts title, as explained by the seller.
“1942 Ford GPW. It is GPW 57395. Jeep was re-bodied in the mid 90’s. Jeep has NO RUST. Frame is good, has original seats. Engine is WWII engine, Trans is the original T84, still 6 volt. Runs good, Brakes are good. Has soft top with doors. I bought this jeep and planned to bring it to MA but I found one in MA that I bought, thus making this one available. Jeep will have a clean MA title.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This is a project.
“1942 Ford GPW omix-ada Body kit,Complete with tub,fenders,hood,grill,windshield frame,Bow kit.
This is all Brand new,was going to do a project but changed my mind,also have complete drivetrain minus the engine.
Front and rear axles,trans,transfer case
The following parts are all new in box:
Pressureplate,clutch,throwout bearing
12v distributor
tail lights
headlight buckets
ign.switch
ammeter
dimmer switch
12v Wiper kit
12 circuit Painless wiring kit
Free and clear Title and plates
Local pickup preferred but can
Can negotiate pick-up”
