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UPDATE: Here’s a video that goes through a variety of the vehicles up for auction:
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This Seffes Auctioneers estate auction is for the Ken Yuly Military Vehicle collection. There are quite a few different jeep vehicles. There are MBs, GPWs, M-151s, M-170s, M-38s, M-274s, CJ-2A, trailers, parts, military Dodges, and more.
Looks in good shape. If the engine is a V8, you might want to check the frame for twisting. Those MB/GPW stock frames didn’t have the strongest metal.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/247270289549336/permalink/1574183750191310/
“42 ford 9k clean Title 42 ford modesto ca 327 chevy geardriven 4spd munsi and 4×4 still works”
Once again, there are a variety of jeeps for sale that I don’t have time to list. I have not looked these over very carefully. In no particular order:
Andy shared this Hobart welder for sale that has a GPW engine.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1125353605225433
“Would run on starting fluid when I got it, has a ford stamped Willy’s four cylinder
Flat head engine, tires on trailer are bad. Pull motor for a Jeep or repair and use?”
There are three different jeeps for sale.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/hvo/d/perris-1943-willys-mb-ford-gpw-army-jeep/7771920562.html
1943 Ford GPW $22,500 restored 3 years ago, guam jeep original hood numbers found
1943 Ford GPW $20,500 restored 2 years ago, one owner jeep, picked up from son of a rancher
1942 Willys MB, $22,500 restored 1 year ago. early gpw body on willys frame, early grill
“The jeeps were all completely disassembled individually, labeled and put back together maintaining their integrity. They took about 2 years to restore all three. All will need a tune up to start and run. They were put away running last fall. All these jeeps have original bodies and frame, All sandblasted and primed all three bodies and frames. These have original WWII era engines and running gear, All the trannys have been rebuilt. New wiring harnesses, rebuilt. rebuilt two of the engines and did the head on the other, These are restored to WWII specs using quality WWII aftermarket, WWII used and NOS parts. They are not perfect, but all complete and solid jeeps. Clean CA titles on all three.
If you buy all three, I will throw in two engines, a gpw transfer and a bunch of extra parts.”
This includes a variety of parts, along with the military style (pentagon, metro) hardtop.
https://klamath.craigslist.org/cto/d/klamath-falls-1945-ford-jeep/7770931988.html
“THIS IS A MILITARY SURPLUS JEEP , SOME WERE DELIVERED IN A CRATE , WITH WHEELS AND TIRES REMOVED AND PLACED INSIDE THE BODY . THIS HAS BEEN IN THE SAME FAMILY FOR MANY YEARS . IT COMES WITH THE HARD TOP AND DOORS ,PLUS BOXES OF EXTRA PARTS AND ALL PARTS REMOVED WHEN PAINTED . BLACKOUT LIGHTS AND OTHER MISC PARTS”
Given this is from Clovis/Fresno area, the windshield could be one of the ones built by the two guys who did the Fresno mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/436578075906990
“1942 ford jeep. New tires new fuel system new gas tank new seat frames new intake manifold all gaskets replaced etc”
The serial number (459405) indicates this was one of the last 500 MBs produced during 1945. Seller is willing to ship.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/325531863984573
“Up for sale is a pretty special 1945 Willys MB Military Jeep. This unit is chassis #459405 (production ended at 459874 in Sept 1945) and body #262829 making it one of the final 500 Jeeps produced during WWII. It has excellent bones and will be a great restoration project.
Pros:
Chassis serial tag still intact (459405)
Body number still visible on driver toe-board gusset (262829)
Correct D25 front and D27 rear axles
T84 transmission
Jerry can holder, spare tire mount, bumperettes, handles, pioneer tool hardware all present
Blackout lights intact
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This has a CJ-3A/DJ-3A oil filter bracket, so other engine parts might be non GPW. This has a brake booster installed.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/846701340236383/
“Project jeep call for details . Derek 208 803 5076”
Seller has been told this is worth quite a bit ($25k). I’m less sure about that evaluation. I see nothing to suggest it is a 1941 FORD GP.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1000262291479934
“1941 Ford Jeep; was an MP Jeep tricked out by the army Corp of engineers. Rebuilt 2000 miles ago by Max-Bilt. Looking to trade for older FJ, $15000 to $20000 or best offer. Also interested in trading for a 30HP or skid steer, or anything else interesting. Was told by Max-Bilt Off-Road that it’s worth $25000 without plow, and plow is not included. Currently camo paint.”
These are described as MBs, but it looks like one has a GPW front cross member. They are located on Orcas Island, which requires taking the ferry. A truck plus a two-vehicle trailer will probably require a $325 ferry ticket (truck 15′ + trailer 30′), if I am reading the fare schedule correctly.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1443941202299380/permalink/8569061996453896/
“Two 1943 Willys MB Jeeps FOR SALE
Selling two vehicles together – $7,000/Both OBO
We purchased these in 2010 from a Military Surplus outfit in the Grants Pass, Oregon area. We tinkered on them over the years, both have run and were driven in the past on our land. Not currently running. These are two separate restoration projects. I have the original paperwork from the military surplus seller including the title for the camo one; the blue one is untitled. The old license plates on the vehicles were there at the time of our purchase. We never transferred title to our name. For purchase, I will provide two Bills of Sale plus title for the camo one and statement of fact about the blue one. You can apply for title for the blue jeep and get a VIN assigned as outlined by WA State DMV for vehicle without title.
Camo painted jeep: 1943 Willys MB – title in hand. This jeep clearly spent time in Europe and likely remained in post war service in Germany. (It has some parts with labels written in Deutsch). This jeep is fully intact and mostly original. Key included. Seats all included and recovered. Spare tire mount and tire included. Bimini frame included (no canvas). Jerrycan holders included and mounted. Frame intact. Surface rust throughout, and rust through hole on the mounting steps and adjoining side panel.
Blue painted jeep: untitled, estimated to be similar vintage (same grill style) as the camo MB so early 1940s. Key included. Appears to be modified: i.e no bench seat, and gas tank is fabricated and located at the rear (where a bench seat would have been). Frame intact, surface rust throughout, no holes.
Contact: Laura Yeats 206 930 6437
Located on Orcas Island (Eastsound, WA) –Ferry from Anacortes, WA
Local pick-up only (No Delivery or Shipping available)”
Blaine shared this project.
https://bend.craigslist.org/pts/d/trail-1942-ford-jeep/7757128831.html
“1942 Ford Jeep. Has 215 aluminum Olds engine. This is a project . Heads are redone but need to be installed. Brakes redone recently, but vehicle has not been driven for 40 years. Call Harold if interested in more info.”
These are $300 each.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/306757269168489/
“These are original WW2 combat split rims with great rubber for jeep or trailer. 300$ each”
Blaine forwarded the auction results of this GPW, which hit $22k. While it has incorrect limbs, the sale did include some combat rims.
Andy shared this project. It includes a Sears style half cab.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/822986699683531
“Car is not running. Needs to be restored. Engine is out in pieces. See pictures. Needs a good home with someone who is looking for a fun project!”
This ad indicates it was placed four years ago, but this is the first time I’ve seen it. Maybe still available? One might be a GPW, but hard to say. The other is likely a CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/738307663251697
“2 – 1940”s era jeeps (fords) Nothing currently runs, . 1 motor ran when pulled. Other 2 unsure condition. 3 in total Willys L134 Go Devil motors. 1 ran 6 years ago and been stored inside for last 6 years. All parts for 2 jeeps. Plan was green one would be parts. Titles for both”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
I’m wonder if this is part of Andy’s former collection.
“Up for sale is a 1942 Ford GPW matching numbers Jeep. Has a rebuildable GPW matching number engine, original data plates, some original gauges. This GPW is a nice candidate for a truly rare matching numbers restoration. Any questions feel free to ask.$6000”
This is a project or parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/955282229628126
“Hi all. I have this Ford GPW project for sale that has a rebuildable T84 transmission mated to a 4cyl Ford car engine. Nice windshield, drivers seat and some original gauges. No paperwork. $3500”
According to the seller, it runs and drives. Has some mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/383631741144458
” I have a WW2 era 1942 Willies jeep/Ford that was originally purchased by my grandfather. It was handed down to my dad and then me. It’s been kept in great shape for its age 82 years of existance, mostly garaged. Everything works, including the new battery, distributer, fuel pump & fuel lines, brakes and brake lines as well. The PTO driven winch was just swapped out for an identical 10K lb rebuilt. You could literally winch yourself straight up a tree. Windsheild can be lowered all the way down. TUBE TIRES, with extreme mud tread makes it almost impossible to get a flat. Added flood lights with a bank of auxiliary switches (for adding on whatever your heart desires; PA, ect.. No rust and starts and drives right now. (Dont forget to double clutch since they didnt have synchro gears way back when.) Asking 12,000 o.b.o.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/19/2023) Only the one pic provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1401492993785107
“WWII Military rolling chassis.. Body frame axles 16 in wheels. colo title. Good condition.. Limited internet…. Cell text 970 34two 458five”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/17/2024) This GPW has some updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3629237257359524
“1943 Ford Jeep Flathead 4 cylinder, new pistons, rings, crankshaft, main and rod bearings, oil pump 3 speed manual with overdrive, 11″ front disc brake conversion, 11″ rear breaks, new front hubs Custom 15″ wheels with new tires Original steel centers with larger barrels to clear bigger brakes Front tow bar”
Blaine shared this GPW that just sold for $28,500! You can see all the info on Bring-A-Trailer’s website: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1942-ford-jeep-gpw-5/
This has a variety of mods, but still has GPW tool box lids.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/918597729618294
“1942 Willys jeep.Front end of Jeep has a 8000 pound warm sidewire, winch. Front end has been completely rebuilt. It has a V six motor with throttle body Injection. It has disc breaks all the way around and hubs all the way around. Transfer case is brand new is a 29 tooth instead of 26. The rear end has a floating rear axle. To lock in hubs and to tow. And lots of stuff that go with.”
It’s a project. It appears to have a Ford frame, but it has MB tool box lids.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/911331847097163
“1943 Ford GPW. Needs a new starter, oil pump, oil filter and radiator. Other than that runs great. I have 4 Denman tires and a winch that goes with it. Send me an offer!”
It’s a project.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/d/olympia-willys-gpw/7717383201.html
“2 Ford GPW, too many projects. GPW engine, capstan winch that works off the front of the engine, F marked seats, no rear seat, 5 combat rims the two front are new from Joes moter pool, they are DOT approved, new tires and tubes, new windshield, and glass, new fuel tank, and fuel system new wheel brake cylinders, new brake master cylinder, new brake lines. 1942 title.”
