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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800
(04/22/2010) Here’s a GPW with a plow that looks solid, though the paint is rough.
“Here I have a 1944 Ford Jeep – I had it running last summer, need to get it running again. I have used it for snowplowing my driveway thats it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“1943 willys jeep military. This is a really cool and rare willys. It is a barn yard find that i wanted to restore. It has very minimal rust for origional body and a great jeep all around. Im heading off to collage and unfortnatly theres no garage in the dorms so i have to get rid of it. This jeep runs and drives and has a clear title. I havent done anything with it so i dont know much about it, if it is a ford mb i dont know. So if you know anything about it just let me know. It looks like the guy that i got it from welded something on the hood for an air cleaner as shown in pictures, and i dont think the tail gate thing is origional but is nice, or some welding it could be removed. Thanks for looking! and from the jeep guys any info would be great.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3850.
The price looks a bit high on this project.
“1943 Ford Army Jeep GPW; runs, body rough, has all matching numbers; Wilsall is 30 miles north of Bozeman and I can deliver”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500
“1942 Jeep made by Ford. Restored in 2009. New bottom welded into body. Engine rebuilt. New wiring. New tires. New top. Good example of WWII Jeep.”
No pics provided, but this might be a great price.
“1942 Ford GPW (Willys Jeep) Has been used as an off road camping vehicle for the last 30+ years. It’s recently had the seats redone and some misc work. However, there is some damage from a brush fire to a tail light and the top cover. It’s in good overall condition. It would be great to keep as a toy or as a restoration project. Please e-mail me to set up a time to view the jeep. It’s being stored at my father’s house in Mona. I live in Colorado.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This GPW has been in the family for 60 years. The owner is 96.
“This is a 1943 Ford Jeep. My Dad, 96 years old now, bought this jeep in California in about 1950, and has had and maitained it all His life. This was his pride and joy. He has pictures of all us kids in it, out on the desert in Calif, and in the San Bernardino mountains. The Jeep has been in Many Parades, toting World War II, Millitary Warriors. The jeep as far as I know is all original. He always talked about it being original. He has had it in storage the last few years. We started it up, but gas tank has a leak. He has a lot of extra parts, hood, radiater, wheels, gas tank, etc. It does need some TLC, but still in Great shape for a 1943 vehicle. The seats and motor, and other parts are stamped with the Ford, letter F symbol. We took quite a few pictures, from all angles, so hopefully this will help.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $2500.
The body appears in good shape.
“1942 FORD WILLIYS JEEP FOR SALE ENIGINE IS GOOD BUT NEEDS WORK, HAS AN EXTRA TRANSMISSION, REDUCED PRICE: $2500.00 OBO. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
It’s a project, but the body appears solid.
“1943 GPW JEEP fore sale original parts, started to restore ,running before. unable to finish , Job relocation unable to keep, has new parts.”
This looks like a good price.
“1944 ford gpw flatfender jeep, all original, 99.9% complete. rough condition, $750 obo. 206-650-8367.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/1776084600.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
The seller lists this as a 1955, but then notes it is a GPW.
“I have a project jeep for sale here. It is an original ford willy’s jeep. Yes a ford. We rebuilt the tranny years ago and made the gas tank but never put it back together.”
This appears to be an early GPW since I don’t see the indent on the top of the GPW grille.
“WWII military general vehicle – Very Rare Ford Vehicle w/ Ford script on rear body panel – Like Willys Jeep but made by Ford – Pretty much all complete – needs to be restored – $2,450 or Best Offer. For more info. call Bill @ 978-249-3979. Please leave a clear message with a phone # and a good time to reach you. Thank You!”
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/1775151059.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
There’s some work needed here.
“1942 Jeep by Ford rare example of this ex-military 4 wheel drive vehicle. Needs total restoration, clear Texas title in hand, $850.”
I was quite surprised yesterday, as I noted in my post related to the Waikiki VJ Day Video, that I spotted a mustard yellow MB with the words “SHORE PATROL” emblazoned across the windshield frame. Also interesting is the top on this jeep. See how it appears to go up before it heads back. I’m wondering if that’s a hard top of some kind?
That lead me on a trek to find any other shore patrol jeep with a color scheme that was NOT a light blue color. A quick google search of the term “Shore Patrol Jeeps” reveals an endless slew of light blue Jeeps evoking, in my mind, a Navy theme. However, despite my searches, I couldn’t locate anything other than Navy themed or Army Green Shore Patrol Jeeps.
So, to the upper right is the best snapshot I could get of the Waikiki Shore Patrol Jeep, followed by some other Shore Patrols I found around the web.
Here’s the closest example I found to the yellow one. This one has the unusual top:
From Brian’s WWII site we have this one (google says it should be at this link, but I couldn’t find it):
Here’s a different angle of the same one from Fotki:
Here’s one from the CJ-3B Page — this time a complete M-38:
Here’s a ‘Shore Patrol’ jeep that’s likely a M-38 with some other parts (unsure if this was ever a shore patrol jeep):
Here’s another ‘mutt’ of a Shore Jeep:
Here’s a nicely restored MB Shore Patrol vehicle from Argentina that I featured a while ago:
Here’s a shore patrol motor cycle from the G503 page:
This might be worth a trip to Sandpoint.
“Willeys Jeep. Grandpas project ran 7 to 8 years ago. Complete jeep with spare for parts 43 or 45. Please e-mail questions to chris@stknoxacademy.com”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1765969846.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(03/08/2010) This sports an unusual paint stripe.
“This is a 1942 Ford GPW that is in good running condition. The body has a minimal amount of rust and is in very good shape. If you have any questions please email me at cofc2004@gmail.com”
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1763681883.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
On a trip to Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho, Dan discovered this unusual project. Underneath all the modifications is a 1943 GPW. What’s amazing to me is that, all things considered, it doesn’t look all that bad. Someone certainly cobbled together a variety of vehicles, along with a healthy supply of diamond plating to keep this vehicle on the road. No doubt it was better than sporting a soft top in cold weather.
UPDATE: SOLD*** Was priced at $3000
(03/30/2010) Here’s another Tx Hunter.
“1944 Willys Jeep Marine Corps Issue w/ Title. New: -Motor -Transmission -Transfer case
-Brakes -Exhaust -Battery -Also includes removable raised rear hunting seats w/ rollbar.”
There might be some value here. That’s an unusual hood on the GPW (likely fiberglass).
“I HAVE THREE JEEPS FOR PARTS. ONE IS A 1969 WITH THE DAUNTLESS V-6 AND ALL THE RUNNING GEAR. ONE IS A CJ-3B THAT HAS NO ENGINE BUT WAS SET UP FOR A CHEVY SMALL BLOCK. IT HAS LATER FRONT AND REAR END IN IT WITH 11 INCH BRAKES AND 4.27 GEARS. T-90 TRANSMISSION WITH THE ADAPTER FOR THE CHEVY. THE THIRD ONE IS A MILITARY FORD JEEP. IT HAS NO ENGINE BUT WAS ALSO SET UP FOR A SMALL BLOCK CHEVY WITH AN AUTOMATIC. IT HAS THE FRONT AND REAR END. I ALSO HAVE A T-90 TRANSMISSION AND T-18 TRANSFER CASE AND A FOUR BANGER F-HEAD ENGINE. ALL THIS STUFF MUST GO AS A PACKAGE FOR $1,300.00. CALL MIKE AT 520-235-4797”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/pts/1760007428.html
I’m pretty sure that price isn’t the real price.
“1942 military jeep, the tub has alot rust, the frame is still in good shape/ trans &transfer case is all there , engine i think is a willys, will need rebuilt , this jeep is a parts jeep, call if interested , will not respond to email, call (502) 938-1039”
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1755750974.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000
(05/05/2010) “Has hard top and doors. Also comes with original manual and title. The numbers match! Its a real great restoration project. Great investment.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/1750390770.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This is an odd build. I wonder just how that top is attached.
‘hello i have a 1942 ford jeep, has its orig gpw motor , run and drives , have pink slip in hand , is non opt .. call me at ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4750.
Here’s a GPW with some matching numbers.
“1945 WWII MILITARY FORD GPW Jeep Matching Numbers Frame, Engine, and Data Tag on Glove Box. Has CJ T-90 Trans; Chevy steering; CJ Axles; Roll Bar; Tow Bar; Hubs and Best Top. Runs Great.”
UPDATE: Josh notes that this is a GPW body and parts.
Brett spotted this Jeep, listed as a 1947 CJ-2A. This clearly has, at the very least, a WWII body and front clip. The body looks in good shape.
“Classic Jeep Willy’s Great for Restoration. Call After 5pm home all evening to come take a look…801-628-4914”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=2493242
Someone, please save this!
“1944 ford gpw/ willys jeep. started project lost intrest has been sitting. engine has bearing noise rod or main would need to be rebuilt or replaced. good for project or parts comes with parts jeep and spare axles and parts. come and get both jeeps and parts. 700 firm for the pair and parts. no emails, leave message 802 456 1260 i will call you back. i dont have pics of the parts jeep.”
http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/1730477249.html
I’ve seen lots of ‘hood bumps, but never anything like this. That said, the body appears in good shape. Given where the handle bar is located on the dash, I’m wondering if this is an early body that doesn’t have the glove box?
“i have a 41 willys jeep was looking for a aluminum boat with a motor and trailer but lets see what you got open to options”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bar/1724628755.html
