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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
This one is a bit rough, but runs.
“jeep gpw,engine runs (needs carb and dist work). has matching # on frame and glove box tags. old rebuild tags on transmission (early style fill on opposite side) & transfer case, later engine.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/1724639514.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
This appears to be a great find. This won’t last long.
“1942 jeep military (ford) good rust free almost running”
This is actually a GPW (based on the parts I can see), though it’s been modified a bit.
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/ctd/1721736756.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $35000
(04/07/2009) This is certainly an unusual GPW, complete with a Ford script body. It’s apparently street legal, though I don’t see any lights on the back.
“1942 rare ford gpw script body , paint & body in excellent condition. Custom roll cage built straight to frame. Custom tube front fenders and nerf bars alum.hood . Purple and black Mastercraft seats and seatbelts. Custom 2 x 4 tube frame with 16″ stretched wheel base, now 97″. Custom 4 link rear suspension with cantilevered Walker Evans nitrogen shocks, with air bag asist. Rubicon reversed eye spring over front springs with reverse shackle and Rubicon remote reservoir shocks……”
UPDATE: Still Available and pics now provided.
(04/16/2010) “Military Jeep for sale. Yes it runs! Working motor, running gear, transmission. I have video of it being driven around our yard if you are interested. I hate getting rid of it but we have too many projects going on after buying a house. Don’t want to see this rust away.
Has:
1942 Ford GPW frame, hood, windshield, grill, and other misc parts (all still have their F stamp visible)
1945 Military engine (running) with new fuel pump
1946 Willy’s tub and transmission
Needs:
– seats
– fuel tank (we just put the fuel line into a gas tank when we run it)
– drive shaft (it fell out when we flat towed it to our new place)
– tires (2 are flat though they’ll hold air long enough to tow it home or put it up on a trailer)
We sanded all the old paint off of it and it is primer gray but we never got further than that.
I have pics on a different computer. I’ll post them soon.Please note we do not have a title for it, it will be bill of sale only. According to the CHP you just need to get a VIN verification done on it (simple as bringing it down to the CHP office) and DMV will then issue title and registration.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6850
(11/04/2010) “I have a 1943 Ford GPW fully registered and current! Small block chevy, SM465 tranny, NP205 T-Case, power steering, quick disconnect steering wheel, full cage, bucket seats, 5 point harnesses, all new wiring, new brakes, brake lines, all new axle seals, new exhaust, 37″ MTR’s, full size spare, new aluminum radiator, hoses, belts, 100amp ALT, new master cylinders, brake fluid control valve, total of 8 rock lights for night wheelin! I am selling my rig because I took a huge paycut at work and need the cash however, I am not going to give it away! I have over 12K invested in the fab work alone. This rig is one of a kind. Let me know and I can send you more pics”
This looks like a very nice restoration.
“The star of the show: A 1942 WW2 Ford GPW Army jeep, and Bantam 1/4 ton, 2-wheel
trailer. An exciting sale you don’t want to miss! Call for info on Jeep/Trailer (209)533-0889 after 6pm> up to day of sale”
http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/gms/1710684054.html
Buy a part or buy it all.
“I have Willys/GPW parts, Two jeeps that are begging to live again. If you have a need for a part email me what you are looking for and I will contact you if I have It.”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=10458473&cat=&lpid=
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It looks like someone filled in the driver side indents.
“Newer crate motor, runs fine, needs minor work. Front passenger window broken. Brake master cylinder stuck from sitting.”
Here’s a good looking GPW.
“This is a 1942 Ford GPW Jeep. Total restoration completed in 2009. Jeep is show/parade ready. Lots of spare parts come with vehicle. Call for details – 410-634-1311”
http://easternshore.craigslist.org/cto/1663960349.html
