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Looks great.
“THIS IS AN AUHENETIC WWII ARMY JEEP RESTORED AND USED IN PARADES. I HAVE A CUSTOM MADE TRAILER THAT GOES WITH IT AS WELL AS TOWING BAR, BOX OF ACCESSORIES, EXTRA SEATS HELMETS AND RADIATOR. IF INTERESTED TELEPHONE (951) 845 7079.”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2223759771.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
Looks like a good rig.
“Spring over lift with new 35 inch toyo mts all stock running gear except 4.3 liter chev motor new winch full canvas and bikini top with half doors . Runs great. Possible trade barter”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000.
Looks nice. It is a no glove box MB.
“¼ ton 4 WD General Purpose Truck by Willys
LATER KNOWN AS A “JEEP”
Original, numbers matching 4 cylinder 60hp, 134ci L-head (Go-Devil) engine. Early SLAT GRILLS had no glove box, they had a round muffler, oil bath air cleaner and filter, rubber hood bumpers, solid wheels, three bolts spare tire carrier, no blackout driving lamps, no gas can holder, makers name was embossed on the rear panel and a slat grill on the Willys. As noted by the S/N the Jeep is an all original slat grill. The air filter is original to the jeep and is known as an oil bath air cleaner. The frame and body parts are all original (I have pictures available upon request).
The wheels are not “Combat Wheels”, but civilian wheels. Combat wheels were “Not of Issue” on prototype Jeeps. The reason being Willys also made cars prior to “¼ ton utility trucks” standards set by the US Government. To meet the demands of the government contract, they had to bid the entire Jeep under $400.00 a unit and in order to stay under budget; they sold themselves Willys automobile wheels in the very early production (VEP JEEP) versions.
Jeeps were notorious for not stopping very well, so I used 1954 Ford brake drums and pads to make them safer on the street and in parades.
I also converted the original voltage regulator/electrical system to a modern day 12 volt electronic ignition system for added dependability. The early Slat grill had no spare tire holder or exterior gas can.
Only 200 slat grills are estimated to have survived through 2006, according to Army Motors, the official magazine of the Military Vehicle Preservation Assoc.
The last Willys Slat Grill was S/N 125807, this is S/N 124833 and was delivered to the US Army on March 5, 1942. Full restoration was completed 2009 and she has appeared at hanger dances, parades, Veteran’s Day events, air shows, USO shows. It is a show vehicle, not a ramble through the brambles and the bushes jeep. It is “period correct” complete with 48 star flag, all canvas top, shovel and axe attached to side, and a copy of a M1 automatic carbine for the dash. I’d challenge any potential buyer to find another Jeep in such good shape, with all the parts present and as nice as this one. If it were perfect, it would sell in the neighborhood of $40,000 just like the Barrett-Jackson Jeep did last month.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
This appears to come with lots of extras.
“All original, combat ready. Have enclosed top, doors, and blackout curtains. Willing to make deal today.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
“got a 1942 military willys. nice sunday cruiser. runs, drives, and stops. nice soft top.
non-directional tires. have trailer and spare running motor
$5500 OBO
NO TRADES, NO PAYMENTS, NO LOWBALLERS
put*wild* in your email”
Looks nice.
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1942 Willy’s MB Serial# 125537 directly from The Pacific theater. This is an older restoration showing wonderful patina on the paint with that “been there look”. No rust or holes in the usual places.. Engine block# is 220099 and has been previously rebuilt. 12 Volt system (alternator). Additionally, equipped with lifting rings front and rear. Perfect running condition.
Vehicle has been fitted with a new carburetor, intake/exhaust manifolds, (NOS) complete exhaust, flywheel, Pressure plate, Clutch, throw out bearing, fork/linkage, new Transmission (Including Case) Rebuilt Transfer case, new Temp, oil pressure and ammeter gauges. Most parts acquired from Peter Debella Jeep Parts. Any questions please contact Philip@ 754-779-1733″
http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/2188171473.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,000
(10/10/2010) Here’s a rebuilt MB.
“1945 WWII Willys MB Jeep
Frame Serial # 411789
Data Plate # 209799
Engine # m33775wn
Hood # 20303503
Newly rebuilt engine and restored engine compartment, a few item left to add to complete engine compartment. 102 miles on new engine. Combination of restored original, NOS and reproduction parts. All period correct. This is a must see to appreciate. all documentation and receipts for completed restorations process plus eye candy items To many items to list. Frame from 1945, with orig. frame VIN tag. Tub from 1943 with orig data plates. Titled as 1947.”
UPDATE: Colin reports the Surrey sold for $23,000 plus a $2300 buyer’s premium (see comments). Thanks for the followup!
Laurie pointed out some Willys at the Barret-Jackson website.
1960 DJ-3A Surrey Scottsdale 2011 Auction
1945 MB Scottsdale 2011 Auction
1946 CJ-2A Scottsdale 2011 Auction
1953 M-38A1 Scottsdale 2011 Auction
This appears in good shape.
“Registered 71 jeep; Rbuilt chevy 350 motor; Turbo 350 trans/ dana 44 posi;street legal power brake, power stering… please cal or text Will 909 9213888…. registered until jan2012”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2132874616.html
UPDATE: A reader contacted me about this Jeep.
He wrote, “The same jeep was listed some time ago and I contacted the seller. Long story short he sends out fake invoices from a know eBay scam address (email is listed on eBay’s security page as scam) I nearly fell for it but luckily did my homework before sending the money!”
Despite the $8000 price listed at ebay, the “actual price” is $35,000 and can be seen here: http://www.fbcollectorcars.com/1945_Willys_MB_Jeep.html
So, buyers beware …..
“This is a low mileage original 1945 Willys MB Jeep. I bought this Jeep from the original family in 2005. It was in a heated storage area for the last 35 years. I am the second owner of this fine piece.
This MB still has all original canvas seats cushions, crash pads, door straps, original data plates and the original windshield glass (with dates). The Jeep also has all (5) of its original Goodyear tires with the synthetic S3 markings. This is one of the nicest untouched MB’s.
Original Accessories Included with the Jeep:
Canvas Top – Completely Original
Canvas Windshield Cover
Canvas Half Doors
Safety Door Straps
ORD Tire Pump Mounted under the Rear Seat
Hand Crank Mounted behind the Rear Seat
Grease Gun Mounted in the Bracket under Hood
Fire Extinguisher Mounted in Bracket
Oil Can Mounted in the Bracket on the Firewall
Original TM9-803 Manual in the Glove Box
Spare Parts Kit / Tool Kit / Jack and Lug Wrench
Asking $8000”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“1944 Jeep Willy w/New soft top; 302 Ford engine; Good condition w/minor work needed;L”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
(09/29/2010) There’s been a few changes to this.
“1942 Willys Jeep 4X4 for sale for $3500.00 obo.
Here is a list of what the Willys has on it: V6 Buick Motor; New Superlift shocks; New Leaf springs; New wiring harness; from painless; Overdrive transmission; New 11″ drum brakes; New master cylinder; New seats from Bestop; New aluminum radiator; Tilt steering wheel; New steering box; New Warn M8000 winch; New water pump; Optima yellow top deep cycle battery; All New Auto Meter Gauges;”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
(05/27/2010) There have been a few mods to this, but it might not be a bad price. The rear is missing the original full floating hubs.
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1944 jeep will 4×4 great project car if you are interested for this fun summer car”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
(04/12/2010) I think it will go faster with some wheel. Looks nice though.
“42 willys jeep 231buick v6 sm420 trans dana20 transfer dana 44 rear dana 44 front 4:88 gear ratio posi rr both diffs have been converted to disk brake but need to be finished frt needs axles and hubs rr needs calipers have all info for completion motor and trans have 1100 miles on them rancho 3″lift with rs5000 shocks both have same mileage. Jeep has been rewired with painless wiring kit and single wire 100amp alt stewart warner gauges tilt wheel custom bucket seats3″4 point harness 6 point full rollcage fuel cell soft top with doors custom lightbar with 4 kc lights all switches are marine grade this jeep just needs to be put back together to be a great 4×4”
Not much info …
“I have a 43 Willy’s. Just got a tune up. Runs great. Asking 7,000 or offer. Thanks”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/2008501450.html
It sounds like the seller knows some history about this flattie.
“1942 Willy’s MB Serial# 125537 directly from The Pacific theater. This is an older restoration showing wonderful patina on the paint with that “been there look”. No rust or holes in the usual places.. Engine block# is 220099 and has been previously rebuilt. 12 Volt system (alternator). Additionally, equipped with lifting rings front and rear. Perfect running condition. Vehicle has been fitted with a new carburetor, intake/exhaust manifolds, (NOS) complete exhaust, flywheel, Pressure plate, Clutch, throw out bearing, fork/linkage, new Transmission (Including Case) Rebuilt Transfer case, new Temp, oil pressure and ammeter gauges. Most parts acquired from Peter Debella Jeep Parts. Any questions please contact Philip@ 754-779-1733″
http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/1988919737.html
It appears some time was spent shining up this old penny.
“1942 JEEP (RESTORED) EXCELLENT CONDITION, VERY LOW MILES SINCE RESTORATION, VERY CLEAN $6000.00 OR BEST OFFER”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=3170621
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(08/30/09) This looks like an old school flattie with the aluminum cast slot rims. The cage looks solid and the updates sound perfect for an offroad, onroad jeep.
“Jeep 1944 Willy’s tub & boxed frame. CJ fiberglass fenders grill & hood. 302 cu.FORD engine with FORD 4 speed top loader &WARN overdrive. Jeep has power steering, Edelbrock intake & carb & stainless fender well headers. Motor fires right up run’s great. 6 point roll bar with harness and CJ5 seats. Now the BAD part! 3rd gear is out. I don’t have the time or health to rebuild it. $3000.oo I have some extra parts. Call me at 510-581-7872 for info THX for looking RICH. IF YOU HAVE CALLED THIS PH # PLEASE CALL AGAIN, ALL CALLS GOT DELETED.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3900
(09/08/2010) This looks pretty good.
“WWII WILLYS JEEP–perfect desert vehicle. RUNNING 4 cylinder engine. New upholstery. Has roll bar and headlights.”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/1970110489.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** $7500
(09/07/2010) Looks solid, though it is missing a couple items on the dash.
“Jeep in very good condition. runs great. converted to 12 volt from 6 volt. have old parts. transmission rebuilt 3 yrs. ago leaks a little from seal.”
UPDATE: Was $18,999. **SOLD**
(08/31/2010) This “mint” condition MB has an unusual cross member underneath the grille. It also sports what appear to be warn hubs. I’d review this closely.
“This mint condition 1943 Willy MB military US Army vehicle is for sale, new roof, a must see vehicle, this is a true collectors item, travels 65 MPH, 60 HP, weight 2453 lbs, 132 inches long, fuel tank holds 15 gallons of gasoline, get about 20 miles per gallon, original cost was $739, email your questions, thanks”
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $1500.
This looks like a great price.
“1942 model mb millitay jeep. owned since 1960 . has good title,on non-op. has been in my garage since last used in 1987. runs-drives needs little work. 1500.00 OBO. please call for more info.”
I’ve seen them in old pictures, but Kim is the first owner of a Long Range Desert Group S.A.S. Willys to contact me and share pics. Of course, you can’t but help but think of the old Rat Patrol shows when you see these vehicles. After reading through the LRDG.org website, one of the things I’ve learned is that there was plenty of thought, research and recon work that went into the supplies these jeeps and truck would need to carry with them as they sailed long, desolate seas of sand.
Kim writes, “The jeep I bought is mechanically perfect. The previous owner put all his money into the motor, brakes and trans. The body on my jeep needs some help and eventually I will replace the rear and floor sections of the tub as there is some rust. Fortunately, It came to me painted in the proper color and had many extras including a Bagnold sun compass.
As a special addition to this jeep, I re-built a WW2 Italian de-milled M37 machine gun and converted it into a gas gun M.G. simulator. It sounds like a M.G. but no blanks are needed and it can not shoot a projectile. That is mounted on the front cowling. As I have been a machinist and tool maker for 30 years I machined a set of Twin Vickers machine guns out of aluminum for the rear mount. These are strictly dummies with no moving parts.
I did not buy this jeep to be a Trailer Queen. This is a re-enactment jeep and as far as I am concerned it looks like it just got back from Kufra Oasis and that is exactly what I want. My ultimate dream is to have 2 WW2 jeeps. The S.A.S (which is not street legal) and an American OD jeep that is licensed and ready to drive to work.”
And a couple pics of the Twin Vickers Kim made. In this pic, some basic outlines and contours have been created in the aluminum stock.
Here you can see many more details are apparent.
For $25k, I’d hope for at least a few markings …
“1941 Willys MB, slate grill, fully restored from the tires to the top to original condition. $25,000. Call 415-519-1513.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/1929343218.html
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
“Military Trucks and Equipment has been restoring military vehicles since 1983. We have restored 30-40 military jeeps and a few CJ2 civilian jeeps also. This 1942 Willys MB has been professionally restored to factory original. A body-off frame-up process was followed. The engine, an L134, was rebuilt with new pistons and valves, crank shaft turn oversize. (This is not the original engine.) The jeep has a new wiring harness, by Vintage Wiring of Maine, reproduced exactly as original. The transmission is a rebuilt T84; transfer case is T18 rebuilt with a new emergency brake. Gauges are all original except the temperature grade (which is reproduction). Body tub is all original with new hat channels and floor plates. The windshield, hood, and fenders are all original. The tires, 600×16, are new from Wallace Wade. There are five combat wheels–one original and four reproduction. The following are rebuilt: radiator, starter, and generator. The voltage regulator is new. The seats in front are original; in the rear reproduction. The canvas top and seat coverings are new from Surplus City. The top bows are new reproduction. The brakes and seals are all new with silicone dot 5 brake fluid. The data plates are new as are the safety straps. The drive lines are rebuilt. The headlights are new. Blackout drive and marker lights are new and work. The light switch is original. This is the original hood number. This jeep was found on a farm in Twin Falls, Idaho (high desert terrain). The steering box is rebuilt ; it has new tie rods. The skid plate is original. The differentials were checked. This jeep has new military tail lights. The fuel tank is original with new sealer; the sending unit is new. It has new tandem windshield wipers. The tool boxes were not rusted out. Tool box lids are correct. Call for more information or to ask questions.”
