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Army Jeep, WWII, Ford made; orig. except Chevy 389 carb. engine; roll bar; Warn hubs; front tow bar, rear ball hitch; canopy available; aged, but strong puller; big tires; good tranny; $1,500. Please leave your name and phone number. No photos available.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $15,500.
(05/31/2014) Parade ready.
“1943 Ford GPW 1/4 ton military (jeep). Ford body, frame, and engine. L134 flathead Ford engine has been recently rebuilt by certified shop specializing in WWII military vehicles. The engine was balanced during the rebuild process. The gearbox, clutch, and drivetrain was rebuilt. New electrical system. New tires. New brakes. New steering arms / knuckles. New cooling system rebuild. New gauges. Over $13,000 USD was spent in the rebuilding process. The body was left unmolested because this jeep is famous…This jeep was used in the following films: Pearl Harbor, Windtalkers, Flags of our Fathers, Letters from Iwo Jima. The film history is documented. This is a special surviving jeep that is real, not a fake one with a fiberglass body and parts from older model jeeps or from Asia. This is not a trailer queen and can be started and driven with no problems.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
There are some mb/gpw parts, but the body is fiberglass.
“1945 Ford / Willys Military Jeep. Garaged for the last 30 years. Ran when parked. Lock-out hubs, tow bar, winch, fiberglass body. Includes a lot of spare parts. (About 7 boxes) Extra motor block, 2 extra transmissions, extra Front and rear axles complete, starter motor, several carbs, regulator, starter switch, wheel rims, fuel pumps, etc.”
UPDATE: Was $12,000. **Status Unknown**
(11/18/2013) Lots of mods to this GPW.
“1945 FORD GPW WWII JEEP….This jeep is a one of a kind custom biuld , this jeep turns heads as it should it commands atention, as every where it goes it gets lots of compliments and compliments. It is fast and it is a real beauty biult tasefuly to bring together the old with the new. I have completed everything from ground up all that is left to complete is install new glass have the new rubber seals and electic wipper motars to insall . Other than that this jeep has been done from ground up and done right. Here is a discription of what has been done. Reinforced frame boxed in, new bushings, new grunnions, new leafspings, new shocks, new stabizer, changed out rear and front axle to danna 4:11, disk breaks with varidible front to back adjustment, power steering, new exhaust complete with flowmaster, new gas tank and fuel sysem, B&M shifter, 350 turbo transmission, chevy 350 motor, holley 650 double pumper, hooker headers, accel components,alunimum radiator with dual electric fans, all new wireng through out jeep new gages, new paint with rino coating on inside tinted to match. custom biult and desinged roll cage”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
Looks good.
“WWII army Jeep with a great body and runs very well with its original flat head four cylinder engine. Current registration and a clear title. Leave a phone number if interested.”
Seller mentions he has a 1942 GPW for sale as well.
“Selling my 1941 dodge command car 1/2 ton. Runs, looks good, very rare radio model
$5500 cash only
Scammers go somewhere else!
Also have another 1941 WC-25 and a matching numbers 42 GPW. Needs resto, new engine. Not a script body (703)268-65sixseven”
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/4510721007.html
No pics provided. Sounds like it’s been updated.
“Army Jeep, WWII, Ford made; orig. except Chevy 389 carb. engine; roll bar; Warn hubs; front tow bar, rear ball hitch; canopy available; aged, but strong puller; big tires; good tranny; $1,500″
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4512798383.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This looks like it was stretched.
“For your consideration, 1942 army jeep made by Ford motor company. 4 cylinder Willy ‘s flathead with recent overhaul. New battery/ starts & runs great. New army seats & gas tank to install- has aluminum tank in rear bed now. Five nice tires, minimal rust. Previous owner applied some bondo over good metal. Master cylinder has been removed. I’ve cleaned it & it appears ready to re-install. Rebuild kit is only $20. Also, previous owner said brakes & hubs are in good shape. Transfer case (4 wheel drive) operates quietly. O.E.M. Gas Tank & Seats are worth $1,000.00. I’m NOT a mechanic, ready to bail out at a loss. First $2,500.00.”
Eric bought this DJ-3A in July of 2013. He describes the jeep he bought as a salad of jeep parts. He’s spent the last year transforming this rough jeep into a great looking parade and play jeep. Nice save!
You can read about his build on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/589713101074140/
UPDATE: Pics now provided.
“$4,000 OBO. Mid-Restoration 1942 Ford GPW “Jeep” script model. Original title and hood numbers. The engine has had a complete overhaul and runs. Just needs a gas tank. Body work is almost complete and needs accessories such as seat cushions, bows, etc. Other than that it is mostly complete. All the hard work has been done for you. I don’t have any pictures at the moment as it is being stored at a friend’s house, but I can get them to you upon request. I’ve decided I need to let her go even though she’s my baby. The bills need to get paid.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/4509111198.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.
(002/09/2014) This has a fiberglass tub.
“1942 Ford GPW restomod project for sale. All power train and drive train has been rebuilt or replaced or upgraded. Runs and drives and stops. Rancho springs, conferr shackles, body lift, 31″ tires. Saginaw steering and upgraded front and rear crossmembers. Warn premium hubs. Original grille, hood, and dash. Original data plates with matching frame serial number. Fiberglass tub and fenders. New windshield and frame. New bestop tigertop. Fuel cell. Needs some minor electrical and body work and making sure everything is torqued. Engine is a rebuilt MB engine. New T90 trans. Rebuilt transfer case and axles. 11″ drum brakes. 12v conversion. New Optima red top. Reman carb, painless wiring harness. I’m not in a hurry to sell, i just don’t have time to work on it now and could use the space. I have too many projects and need to consolidate. No title, this is a military vehicle and has never been titled before. Bill of sale only. Interested in trades for running or not running complete yj or tj wranglers. 3000 obo. Willing to negotiate.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4506556373.html
Given the price, this has a few issues, including having the wrong windshield.
“1942 Ford Military Jeep rare scroll series with GPW engine 30000 OBO, SEE PICS (PLEASE DO RESEARCH BEFORE ASKING FOR VIEWING) OTHER ITEMS are available Military trailer with jeep axle 50s model”
http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/4506588127.html
Michael share the link to this auction. It will be held July 11-12 in Portola, California. There’s a little bit of everything, including a GPW (page 5).
It looks like some money was spend on this restoration.
“For Sale professionally restored 1943 Ford GPW. All parts (Over 15000$ in parts) documented. Never driven in snow, never been off road. Used only in parades – once a year. 500 miles since restoration. It is parked in Woodstock, IL”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/4505409391.html
The auction for this GPW was May 31st. Maybe it didn’t sell? Never hurts to check. One pics has just the driver’s side fender in it.
http://enid.craigslist.org/gms/4496675963.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $450.
(04/29/2014) This has an old school feel. This may be a MB or GPW body/chassis. Note the hubs on the rear. What’s really interesting is the reshaped entrances for drive and passenger. It’s well done and gives the jeep a slightly different look.
“Bought this Willys to restore but have decided it is too much of a project for me. It is either a 2A or 3A (year and model unknown since no identification on body or frame and no title). It has a modified body, roll cage, frame and axles. Has a raised hood with one rust spot and lots of bondo (probably part of conversion to V8) and modified steering.
I installed used tires since the pictures were taken so I can roll it around. It can be used for parts or rebuilt. Looks like it had a Chevy v8 in it at one time. It has surface rust but metal seems solid (several holes have been cut into the floor and inner front fender wells for unknown reasons).
You may notice the rear axle is really a front axle installed in reverse (reason unknown) and pictures also show a Dana 18 transfer case (it has a hole in the side so case is not useable).
It appears to have re-arched springs to give it a 2-3 inch lift.
Asking $450 with wheels and tires (tires have minimum tread) or $350 without wheels and tires.Jeep is located in Helendale. I can deliver within local area (for a price) if necessary. No title, bill of sale only.
Look at the pictures and contact me if interested. Just trying to get my money back”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/4499818397.html
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was priced at $3500.
“1944 FORD GPW MIL VIN: SER #19111 manual transmission title : rebuilt
FORD GPW WW2 JEEP.
Fram off restoration. Rebuilt Stock 4 Cyl. Flat Head motor and trans.
Rebuilt Copper Radiator to Original Specs.Rebuilt Suspension.
New Tub And fenders.
Comes with Original Pintle Hook .Tec Wheels. BF Goodrich MT.
Have Original Gauges and Tail lights and Misc. Extra Parts that came with jeep.
Restoration Not Complete, Needs Wiring.
Engine Runs.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
It’s got an interesting windshield. Maybe a GPW windshield that’s had the sheet metal removed?
“original 1942 Ford jeep. Runs great. comes with full body soft top.
5,000 or best offer.
Note! in the pictures attached, I removed the drivers seat and front chrome around the right head light to clean. I have them and will put them back on shortly.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(05/24/2014) “Original Ford GPW. Licensed. Runs good.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.
Looks like it might have a CJ frame.
“942 Ford GPW Military Jeep. Does not run, and is missing many parts. No registration.”
No pics provided.
“I have a body that came off a Ford WW2 Jeep. Someone cut the rear panel for a tailgate. It has minor rusts issues on the floor, but it’s actually pretty solid for being 70+ years old. The sump is missing and a homemade glovebox was added over the original one.
Based on my research, this is actually a Ford “Script” tub , despite the missing Ford script rear panel.
Asking $300 Firm, and you pick up.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4488377925.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
(04/30/2014) Listed as a 1941 (none made in ’41), it is more like a late ’42 or later given the lack of script.
“Very nice and valuable piece of time…selling a 1941 Original Ford Jeep.
All running gear, Main trans and transfer case, no engine. Restorable project. Lein sale paperwork complete. Don’t miss this deal, call today”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,500
Looks solid.
“!945 Ford GPW Jeep. Willis and Ford made identical jeeps for the army in 1942-1945. This vehicle underwent a frame off restoration and finished in army green gloss in 2000. All of the receipts are available as well a link to some of the restoration on video below:
http://s100.photobucket.com/user/flipflop_beachhouse/library/Restoration%20Video
The numbers match and body sequence is correct. The Jeep was manufactured in Ford’s Louisville plant in May 1945 and believed to have been used at Cory Navel Base in Pensacola and later sold to the West Virginia Highway Dept.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $9500
(05/08/2014) Listed as a MB it has GPW tool lids.
“WAS RESTORED 15 YRS AGO BEEN SITTING INSIDE EVER SINCE EVERYTHING IS LIKE NEW RUNS AND DRIVES PERFECT”l
