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“134 CI Hurricane original motor. Ran before I started tearing into the carb. Needs some love but she’s in great shape. Comes with a new fuel tank, new Solex carb, new seals and oil canister”
https://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/4354461?ad_cid=3
For the quality of the rebuild, I don’t understand why this was militarized??
“I HAVE A SUPER CLEAN WILLY’S. WAS RESTORED APOX THREE YEARS AGO. THE BODY IS RUST FREE AS IS THE FRAME. HAS CENTER LINE TIRES. IT HAS XXX577 MILES ON IT. HAVE THE ORIGINAL GAS CANTEEN FOR IT. IT HAS A THREE SPEED TRANSMISSION, RUN AND DRIVES LIKE A DREAM! THIS IS A MUST SEE!!”
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys/6442528855.html
This might be a replacement body on a later model frame (the front crossmember is what puzzles me). There’s plenty of work to be done.
“51 willys jeep
35inch tires v8 350
Runs needs work”
https://mobile.craigslist.org/cto/d/51-willys-jeep/6443916026.html
Has some unique updates.
“1941 Willys jeep- 2×4 box frame- 3B high hood- winch- 350 small block Chevy with a sm 420 trans to a Toyota Landcrusier t-case- Dana 44 front and rear, front axle disk brakes, 4:88 gears with air lockers, Power steering, power brakes, hydro clutch, Tilt steering column, Sliding seats, Full roll cage, New 35 inch tire’s, Alum radiator with electric fan, twin stick transfer case, Arb air comp, Rear seat, spare tire, ice chest rack, tube fenders, body armor, shade top, Power tank to Air up tires and use air tools, Arb air down kit, Front seats slide back 4 extra inches, Alum fuel tank, This Willys is street legal and will make it through the Rubicon Trail no problem.”
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep-rock-crawler/6445830649.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This runs. It looks like the side windows of the hard top have been enlargened.
“1950 willys Jeep
Recent engine overhaul
Runs perfectly
Jeep runs and drives
Needs a gas tank”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9,500.
(11/13/2017) Looks in good shape.
“HERES A SWEET PARADE OR CAR SHOW WILLYS, FRAME OFF ABOUT 15YEARS AGO AND HAS 2900 MILES SINCE ALL REBUILT, THIS THING IS ALL ORIGINAL WITH A FLAT 4CYL AND A 3SPEED,FLOOR STARTER.TURNS HEADS SELLING FOR FAMILY OF A GOOD FRIEND THAT HAS PASSED.”
No pics provided. Highly modified.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/1948-willys-cj3a-with-modern/6442066750.html
“So this is a 1948 CJ3A, titled as such with only two parts on it that are original. Everything else is from a samurai. Basically it’s a fiberglass jeep body, bolted onto a 1994 samurai frame with all samurai running gear. It was built to be ultra light, with the bench mark of below 1800 lbs which meets the legal requirements for a side by side (class IV UTV) to go on side by side only delegated trails. It’s also a fully insured street legal registered 48 cj3a (no DEQ to meet). The fiberglass body is also made to be 8” longer than a stock CJ3A has to accommodate taller drivers. Why a samurai? Everything on a samurai is built to be lightweight. The engine is fuel injected, aluminum block and heads, fully dressed weights 175 lbs…….. If you think bolting a chevy 350 inside a CJ2A is a good idea this rig probably isn’t for you. If you recognize the biggest advantage you can have off road is lightweight, we should talk. It takes the idea of “go anywhere” to a whole new level.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,500.
This is a militarized CJ-3A.
“Starts and runs great, new tires and goodies added over last 3 months, spent around $7000 fixing up. Fun and head turner. $14,500 OBO. Maybe trade?”
It still needs some work.
“This is a very clean and insanely rust free original body ’51 CJ3-A. The previous owner did all the paint work, and engine swap. It is nearly complete. Needs some tuning and timing. The t-90 transmission needs to be serviced or rebuilt. I contacted Washougal Classic Jeep about this job, and it is a fairly affordable job through them, or even a fairly easy rebuild to tackle at home if you are so inclined. The seats have been freshly reupholstered. Soft top is older and has a few tears, but does fold, and all the zippers work. Has new electric wiper motors also. Fiberglass hood. One tire has a slow leak, but i think it is a valve stem issue. it doesn’t have any punctures that I can locate.
231 Buick V6 swap is neat and well done. Aluminum radiator, electric fan. I have had it up and running, but have not driven it.
I picked this Jeep up in a trade thinking I would finish it up and do some wheeling, but another project is calling my name more. Needs a new owner who loves these old jeeps to wrap it up and have a really killer little rig. Clean OR title. Currently runs but DOES NOT DRIVE. BRING A TRAILER. I won’t bring it to you, or do any of the work it needs for you. For sale as-is, where it is.”
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/1951-jeep-willys-cj3-buick-v6/6443080061.html
It’s listed as a 1955.
“Super clean jeep 255 buick V-6
You wont find another like it , no rust, triple stick , Detroit lockers, brand new tires . Price is non negotiable I am selling for money to move . I will have no problem loading on trailer and taking it with me .”
https://salem.craigslist.org/cto/d/55-willys/6440810989.html
Not sure how much value is here. It may have a Koenig hardtop.
“Willy’s Jeep, we think it’s a 1953.
Make offer.”
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/pts/d/willys-jeep/6440248265.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
(09/13/2017) Looks a little rough on the outside, but it sounds like it might operate well.
“1950 Willys Jeep CJ3. Flat fenders, low hood line, flop down windshield. Twin stick transfer case, original front hubs, and a flat head. Redone engine / tranny / radiator by previous owner. Starts instantly, purrs nice. New brake master cyl, new brake lines and all 4 new brake cylinders, new seats front and rear, new tires, new altenator (no generator), new battery, booster twin electrical fans, new wiring harness, new lights, etc. Driven a few times each week, even when 115f with no issues. Gets a lot of attention and pictures everywhere I drive. Old ford/mercury trades considered – need cash for my truck project before my wife gets more upset with me.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** was $6700
“It took 8,500 hours (6 years) to engineer and build this Willys. It was owned by my brother since about 1996. This beast will crawl just about anything that you can throw at it! We are only selling it because we don’t drive it anymore and hope to find someone local that will take great care of it.
Engine: 307 CID Chevy 210 Hp
Transmission: 3 Speed Manual W/OD
Options:
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Tilt Steering
Added Options:
Hubs all around – 538 R&P
44 Rear W/ARB / 30 FRT & Power Lock
Q78-15 Swamper Tires mounted on 15″ Wheels
Dual Batteries
Electric Fan
Auxiliary Radiator & Oil Cooler
Dual Rancho 5000 Shocks at every corner
Front & Rear 5,000LB Winches
Traction Bars
5 Point 3″ Harness Seatbelt
Truss Bars Front & Rear
Custom Cage
OFFY Manifold & 625 Carburator
10 Auto Meter Gauges
Electronic Ignition
6 Step Sequential Ignition
Racing Bucket Seats
HELLA 100W Fog/Flood/Driving Lights
Dual Fire Extinguishers
Air Compressor”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
(12/12/2017) Appears to have a Koenig hardtop and a replacement body. The drive train has been upgraded.
“First off jeep runs great has normal cancer in the typical spots but its not bad or hacked up hard top is in great shape heater wipers and everything works has dana 44 rear and 30 up front has lift springs and 33s that are brand new with matching spare all new billet columb and wheel only thing wrong with the jeep is a broken rear axle so it would need trailered also for full asking price I have a t18 4 speed and dana 20 transfefcase was going to swap everything and do 44s front and rear but don’t have the time and I do have the title 5000 with all extras or 4500 without also willing to trade but no junk these old flat fenders are getting hard to find the 302 just got new weiind intake and new eldebrock carb new valve covers just put 1200 into all that if interested please call or text thanks”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“This is a solid 1952 Willys Jeep. It runs well and is drivable, but will need some brake work before it’s ready for the road. It has the overhead valve engine. The hood scoop is because it was updated by the military to the overhead valve engine from a flathead, and more room was needed for the carburetor.
I’m no expert, but here is a brief description of the APU conversion. They were converted by two companies for the military, O.E. Szekely and the Valentine Welder and Manufacturing Company. The APU stands for auxiliary power unit, and they were also called jet starter jeeps. The military converted these Jeeps for use in the Navy and Air Force. They were used among other things to start jet aircraft. There were a few variations, they made both 3 and 4 wheeled versions.
The right seat and factory toolbox underneath it were removed, and a pto was run up thru the floor towards the right seat well, to power the generator. I will attach a picture showing one, and here is a link to get you started:
http://warjeeps.com/articles/APUnavyJeeps/apu-jeeps.html [ed note … fine but slightly dated article at this point. I need to update that]
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500.
(10/31/2017) “1953 Clean title
Dauntless V6 2bbl electric fuel pump hei dual exhaust runs great.
T90/d18 case
Brakes have been upgraded.
Scout 30/ oem 44 disk brake up front drum rear
Cj5 springs will come with a set of yjs
Warn winch
Cb
Full painless harness
Heater
CD player
Power steering
Full soft top with doors
Cj5 back seat.
5 new wheels and 4 good 38.5 Swampers
4500obo no need to sell but maybe some
one will use it.. trades maybe… clean title drive it home”
https://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys/6438742890.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900.
(09/23/2017) This “1948” has a CJ-3A windshield and an early CJ-2A grille. I’m guessing it’s a bid of parts.
“1948 Willys Jeep most part all complete posting for a friend it’s solid very little rust and none all the drive trains in it motor will need to be overhauled”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Parts or project.
“1947 Jeep CJ2A civilian model. Great restoration project.
NO TITLE
Not currently running
Tub needs a little work
Engine was upgraded from flathead to 1952 hurricane
Everything else appears to be original equipment”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
That’s quite the hood bump.
“Good condition Willys Jeep. Hardtop Clean AZ title,PTO,New tires,New Battery,New fuel Pump,56,000 original miles needs seats re done. Exterior done in rhino lined. Nice jeep for the price”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/11/2017) Bill spotted this one. There could be some value here. This has some worn Desert Dogs as well.
“This is a 1949-1952 Willy’s Jeep for sale for salvage parts and/or a restoration project. I have the boiler plate with the exact model/year but cannot find it right now. I will update this posting with that information unless it sells first.”
https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/d/s-willys-jeep-salvage-or/6418099065.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.
Seller MUST sell.
“No rust, Willy model, 41396 miles and hour 00122. Drives great. No radio. Black soft top and tan seats inside. 3 speed over drive, four stick on the floor, brand new tires, runs great. NEED TO SELL.”
Has a variety of useful parts.
https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/1950-willys-cj3a-jeep/6425847023.html
“This is a very complete farm Jeep with all the cool stuff still on it. It has a full PTO with a perfect pto shield, novi governor with complete handle and linkage, original head lights, and front weight. Jeep was running several years ago when parked but it hasn’t been started it since. The engine and all gear boxes turn freely and shift fine.
Body tub is obviously shot due to rust but the cowl, dash, and firewall are uncut and perfect. The fenders are very ruff and will require a lot of work to fix. The hood looks worse than it is as the dent will come out without a lot of trouble. The windshield is very solid and straight with only a few extra holes from the license plate and rear view mirror. The grill is absolutely perfect as is the frame which is solid and straight front to rear. This jeep even has the original ignition key and the switch turns freely.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Has a big engine and tires.
“powered by a small block 350. asking 7500 OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
(10/19/2017) Looks like it is a nice restore.
“For sale in Twin Falls, Idaho. Just finished restoring this 1953 Willys CJ 3A Jeep. Frame off. Rebuilt engine, including new pistons, new crank, new fuel pump. All new wiring. Converted to 12 volt. Body sand blasted to bare metal, then primed and painted. Gone through from front to back! New tires, new upholstry, looks good! Drives good. Original odometer shows just over 11,578 miles. Too much work to list here. ”
Not sure how much value is here.
“WIFE IS ON MY BACK NEED TO GET RID OF IT ASAP. MAKE ME AN OFFER NO MATTER HOW SMALL. ALL COMPLETE GOOD TIRES , STRAIGHT BODY COMES WITH TOW BAR SO YOU CAN PULL IT.”
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/1952-jeep-willys-obo/6429116623.html
