UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Mike spotted this FJ look-alike. Is there some type of connected history between these ‘Zips’ and the FJ-3 & FJ-3As? Or was USPS dictating the design?

“BUY IT NOW OR MAKE OFFER on this very rare US MAIL 1963 Studebaker Zip Van that has spent it’s life in southern New Mexico and is sun baked with the cool ratrod patina everyone is looking for. It has been sitting for years and does have a lot of surface rust and little rust through on the body(look at closeup pictures of the rust area’s). It is not running and has not run in years but it does roll fine for transport. It does NOT have a title, buyer will get a bill of sale only and the auction receipt that I got when I bought it. please look at all 60+ pictures with closeups. please ask questions before buying or making offer, if you have less then 10 feedback or are outside the US please email before buying or making offer, I am trying to show everything I could find wrong with the truck, it is not running nor have I tried starting it.”

Here’s a restored one that I found on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jarviseye/7454916470/in/photostream/

UPDATE: WAS $500.

“This is a 1963 Willys Mail Truck that was turned into an ice cream truck at some point. The truck needs full restoration, it has been sitting outside for a long time. Both rear leaf springs broke with the shackles holding the axle tube on the drivers side. This could be a very cool project for someone. “

UPDATE: Was listed at $2500. **SOLD**

It has potential, but does not run.

“1963 Jeep Fleetvan does not run, great project vehicle.”

UPDATE: I’m told this sold. This was listed at $1200.

Here’s a great price on a running Fleet Van that Jesse spotted.

“Must go cleaning out garage.Good project vehicle,motor runs good and 3 speed tranny works well. Have all the glass, bumpers and trim. Lost interest in this project.1200”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000. 

“1960 Jeep (Willy’s) Fleetvan for sale. $2000 or best offer, cash only. Very little rust. Located about 20 miles west of Emporia via hwy 50 in Strong City. Clear Kansas title. Mileage 74200”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800

(04/23/2013) No motor or tranny.

“here is a good project a raer old jeep van body is solid shows serfes rust no motor or transmition build it the way you want.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This runs and drives.

“This is an extremely rare, 1961 Jeep Willy FJ-3. It served as a postal truck in Nashville area and has found its way to Florida. We originally have plans to turn him into an Ice Cream truck, and stumbled upon him while looking for an old Divco, but decided to wait. Our procrastination is your gain. We named him Willy and he would make a terrific promotional vehicle, mini-gourmet food truck, Hot Rod or just a very unique addition to your collection.

The beauty of Willy is how much attention he gets when driving him. I have been around many cool vehicles and Willy gets more attention than anything I have seen. They were only in production from 1961-1965, so he is VERY rare and due to his small size he has the puppy factor. As you can see in the pictures he is the same size as my Jeep Wrangler. This is why he would make the perfect promotional vehicle if you chose not to keep him an brag about him at car shows.

The Jeep FJ-3 Fleetvan was manufactured by Willys Motor and Kaiser-Jeep. This little truck was used to deliver mail (yes you drive on the right side) and later was upgraded to Hot Rod…yes a Hot Rod. Willy has had its original F-134 Hurricane engine with a much easier to maintain Chevy 350, with a rebuilt automatic transmission. Good tires and hard to find Cragar Rims.
Because of its age and uniqueness, it’s the perfect vintage vehicle, The odometer is not working, but Willy has had almost everything mechanical replaced with easy to service parts and it has not been driven except locally. New leaf springs, new tires, new gas gauge, new wiring, Cragar Rims and all the glass is in place . All lights work and he is ready to hit the road.

Dimensions: 135 inches long, 64.7 inches wide and 90.1 inches high.

Potential buyers are welcome to come look at Willy in Tampa, Florida. If you are from a long distance away, you are of course welcome to have someone in this area look at it, or have a mechanic of your choice come by and do so. Just give me a call or email, or if you have any questions, feel free to ask. This vehicle is sold as is and is in vintage but running condition. Buyer is responsible for picking it up in Hillsborough County, FL or can have a car transporter come and pick him up. I am posting a video and pictures to give you an idea of how cool Willy looks and how well he runs.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500

Dun-Rite Plumbing?  Why would someone want to project competency through their business name, yet spell it incorrectly?  It just doesn’t seem done right.  The seller notes the van wasn’t done right, either.

“1964 Jeep CJ3a Fleetvan; imagine a 7 ft. tall WW2 Jeep. Originally from California, superficial rust only.. I bought it with no engine but installed a 1991 2.5 liter Jeep engine with an AX5 transmission and transfer case. If desired you can swap the front axle and make it 4WD.

NEW wheel brake cylinders, new brake hoses, new brake lines. The rear end was converted to Discs in the 1970s, pads are good and the rotors were turned. Front drums were turnd before new shoes were installed.

The 1964 one cylinder brake master was swapped out for a newer two chamber from a Toyota Tacoma. Mechanical clutch was replaced with a new Wildwood hydraulic master; the clutch on the 2.5 engine is only a year old.

One of the corner windows is cracked, but readily available from the Glass Dr. et al, it’s flat glass. The gas tank is shiney inside. A late model speedo and gages are included, I have the original 6V unit.

UPDATE: **SOLD** This doesn’t run, but looks solid.

“The “Forgotten Jeep.” The FJ-3 was a compact delivery van manufactured by Willys Motors and Kaiser-Jeep from 1961 to 1965. This has the Borg-Warner 3 speed automatic transmission, which probably needs work, but can be used again. The motor is bad. This does not run at this time. My husband has been storing it for several years since purchasing it in California. He hasn’t had time to work on this, so it is looking for a new home. We have most of the parts that came with it, except for maybe a light lens. We also have the front bumper and wipers, but they are not shown in the photos. This will need to be hauled on a trailer. This could be a great restoration project.”