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This has potential. The stock hardtop and Koenig (?) bed extension look in good shape. The 0-8 King Seeley speedometer still has its needle, too.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/842398679463287/permalink/2020951838274626
“Family has decided to sale Grandpa’s Jeep CJ5.Was running when parked in the shed. I put a wrench on the crank and it rolls over easy. $3000 or best offer.”
Blaine shared this solid Renegade with a few updates.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/d/austin-1971-jeep-cj5-renegade-ii/7685456219.html
“Just a clean old Jeep with a ton of new parts. Here are a few of the bigger ones.
Rebuilt T14 transmission and transfer case
Front disc brake upgrade
4 new 31×10.50 tires
New fuel tank and fuel lines
New wiring harness
New master cylinder and rear brakes
New wiper motor and windshield
And the list goes on!!”
Mike spotted this cool find. It appears to be a 1957-1964, but maybe someone else can narrow it down a little more.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3704307773133619
“50 – 60’s believe CJ 5 jeep with trencher. NO TITLE”
John shared this CJ-5 with a Meyer-style half cab, a plow, and no paperwork. This one lacks the battery box lid (making it a 64 or later), but has a WILLYS tailgate (which was halted for 1963 models). My guess is that this is a mid-1960s CJ-5 to which someone added an older or replacement tailgate.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/322641823913824
“1955 to 1971 Civilian Jeep CJ5 4×4 For Sale!
No Paperwork, Bill of Sale Only. Frame & suspension in good condition. Brand new brakes, brake line, wheel cylinders, wheel bearings, and shocks. Body in fair condition. Cab and doors excellent condition. Power angle plow 100% functional. Re-Built carburetor. Motor and clutch strong runner”
This seems worth a look.Includes a Kelly Bonanza Top, a plow, new tires, and other parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/508017581541376
“No title, can provide bill of sale. Antique compact jeep with working snow plow. My dad had it running but it needs some work, there is either a timing or distributor issue. Has a brand new carburetor, new tires, and new battery. No key ”
UPDATE: Andy pointed out an unusual Ramsey data plate on this rig. Anyone seen another one like it?
Steve shared this running CJ-5 with a dual PTO and plow.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/d/easton-1963-willys-jeep-cj5-snowplow/7677429252.html or https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/944104280406315
“1963 Jeep CJ5 old plow jeep. Runs and drives but has zero brakes. PA paperwork in hand. Rare Ramsey dual Outlet PTO for front and rear winches or Farm implements. Power take off does work. Jeep gas tank rotted out a few years ago. Is running off of a small tractor gas tank under the hood. Does need lots of metal work as there’s not much floor left. Frame seems solid. Plow works good.”
This appears to include a Warn OD.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1028601661813688
“1957 Jeep Willy’s needs to be finished, it has a Buick V-6 mated to an automatic transmission, I bought this project to get running but decided to pass it on to the next owner. Currently on Non-opp and I have the clean CA. Title in hand. Asking $2,000. I will consider trade and possibly add some cash if you have a pre smog running short bed Chevy or GMC truck. If add is up, it’s available so please don’t ask”
Blaine shared this CJ-5, noting the hardtop looked unusual, which the rear of it does. After some research, I felt it is a Koenig Jiffy Cab 520 for the CJ-5 (see an Aug 1957 brochure here). This is the first time I’d noticed that the Jiffy Cab 520 had an unusually wide rear door with slim sides (not room for side windows in the back).
https://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/bar/d/gardiner-1970-kaiser-jeep/7683729409.html
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“The jeep is pretty-much untouched and original (except for the paint). Last year before AMC bought Jeep. It has the factory 3.7l Dauntless V6 motor, three-speed transmission and factory PTO winch. Split bench seat.
The motor is strong with as-new oil pressure. A prior owner put a 3.8l intake on it so it can use the Delco electronic ignition. Dual exhaust, as new. Transmission good as are the brakes. I hate antique cooling systems, so a new radiator and heater core. Headlight replacements should be in today (3rd), LEDs with glass faces.
The paint job was for protection since it came to the coast, mediocre base coat, clear coat. The hard top was bought when the Jeep was new. Neither roof or the body show rust, it came from Talent, very dry country. It has a mis-matched tire, and needs little jobs for it to be the daily driver.
This is an old Jeep, old school. No power steering, just a big steering wheel. No power brakes or cruise control. Early Jeeps are strong and reliable, but have little in common with modern Jeeps.
I am willing to consider trades, even non-vehicle, if the trade seems right, or $6k. I have varied interests.”
John shared this militarized CJ-5. Though not restored to original, it looks like this was a nut and bolt rebuild at some point. It seems worth a look given the price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3242234996076515
“Fully rebuilt motor and transmission new tires brakes canvas top and seats. Has been sandblasted and painted about 10 yrs ago.”
UPDATE: This one is still available.
(09/30/2023) This may be worth a look. The Koenig half cab looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/733292928607380
“A 1955 Willys Jeep Coupe hardtop 4×4 4-speed 4 cylinder new carb runs with snow plow and hydraulic lift works”
UPDATE :**SOLD** Was $4000.
It doesn’t run at the moment, but is supposed to have a solid body.
“Universal CJ5 Open Body is in good condition – no known rust. PTO winch and built-in tow bar on front bumper. Been stored under cover during present owner +/- 10 years. Comes with new Solex carburetor purchased through Jeepsterman recently. New 6 volt battery. Odds are good that it will run when replaced. Ran previously. Back bench seat included.”
This appears worth a look.
https://moseslake.craigslist.org/pts/d/moses-lake-69-willies-jeep-for-sale/7677545080.html
“69 willies has chev 350 runs good no idea on mileage. Good tires great project.”
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”
Update: As John points out, the body, chassis and fenders aren’t from ‘55.
The Meyer half cab might be in good shape. Hard to tell what shape the body is in.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/680077013721691/
“Great restoreable example no title Message for more info Trades for interesting, vintage cars, trucks, or old machines will be considered”
Only one pic. There might be value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/130452620130222/
“57 M38A1 and 63 Willy’s both use to run. Now been sitting. Both rough projects. $3500 each. No titles. OBO”
Blaine shared this low mileage CJ-5 (17K plus miles). There are some great vintage details on this rig.
https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/fortine-1971-jeep-cj5/7668801914.html
“1971 CJ5 jeep renegade 1
17,400 miles original orange paint. One owner had for many years used to plow snow only. Factory ordered hard top and dealer installed snow plow. Body is in excellent condition with only surface rust in places. original tires appear to have been recapped. Original pin stripe seats, dauntless V-6. 3 speed manual with warn overdrive. Amazing survivor collector piece”
This has one of the odder front bumpers I’ve seen. The jeep appears to be solid with a Beck or Kelly hardtop. Note what may be a King Seeley 0-8 speedo.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1513028636155381
“Very nice 1955 Jeep cj5 with the original F head engine 3 speed manual and aftermarket locking front hubs. Shifts smooth and runs great all gueges seem to work and have done a partial rebuild on the engine, with 2 new pistons and new head gasket along with a new valve cover gasket electric wiper and fuel pump installed. Let me know if you have any questions, and I am open to offers, just let me know.”
This looks to be a 1970 body or later given the rear fuel inlet. Are those summer hubs? I can’t tell for sure.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/280820534880262
“Late 60’s CJ5 PROJECT for sale. Very fixable tub with a great frame that has been cleaned and painted. New aluminum radiator, new soft touch clutch, timing set, rear main seal as well as oil pan gasket. Have swing pedals and power steering setup that will go with it as well as gas tank and heater. Also have the side glass for top.”
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.”
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”
No pics and no description. The sale is part of a sale of other vehicles posted to Barnfinds. Maybe something or maybe nothing. Model unclear. Thanks to Bill for sharing it.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/d/brighton-mopar-project-cars-camaro-z28/7669484381.html
Mark shared this ad. Over all, this looks solid. It likely have a replacement body, as it lacks the faux battery box lid. It does have reverse front springs, so the frame may be original. This also has the King Seely 0-10 early speedometer, which only came with CJ-5s. This does lack the PTO bar in the rear. I think to secure the windshield it is using the Advance Adapter latch kit.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/305465998742470/
“Full nut bolt restoration”
Bill shared this one. It runs, so there should be value here.
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/rocky-hill-1960-jeep-cj5/7669987555.html
“NEEDS PAINT AND TLC. RUNS
BEST OFFER
I HAVE THE TITLE WITH VIN NUMBER”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Seems like there should be some value here.
“The Willys on left is a 1950 The Willys on right is 1959 is running and has a 4 Cylinder hurricane engine , has only the front drive shaft  and title in hand for the 1959. The 1950 has a great body doesn’t have an engine and has front and rear drive shaft and comes with bill of sale”
