Tom spotted this MB.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/152933380059488
“Needs work on the brakes. And 2nd gear in the transmission. All complete. From California no rust. Not looking or a trade cash only.”
Tom spotted this MB.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/152933380059488
“Needs work on the brakes. And 2nd gear in the transmission. All complete. From California no rust. Not looking or a trade cash only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000.
This has a pair of early Husky hubs.
“1944 Willys MB with ¼ ton trailer. Sold as a set only.
Excellent condition, been garaged.
Serial # MB 340573
DOD: First week of June 1944
Clear Oregon title for both trailer and jeep.
Vehicle was purchased from a friend of mine in about 2002. I have records of its ownership back to the early 70’s and some correspondence back to the early 60’s. Between 2002 and 2003 the body and frame were separated, engine, transmission and transfer case removed. Frame and tub were sandblasted, primed and painted. There was some minor rust repair done, and the fuel tank well and the fuel tank were replaced due to corrosion. Front frame bumper brackets were replaced as well as the front bumper. Top frame and brackets are replacements.
The wiring harness was replaced with a period copy. The tires are aftermarket replacements, and the combat wheels were purchased as second hand items, sandblasted and painted. Seat covers are aftermarket copies. To the best of my knowledge the rest is original, save some fasteners and other small components. The goal from the beginning was to repair the major issues and re-paint to original military color leaving as much untouched as possible.
Has mods, but not clear what all has been done.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/henderson-1945-willis-jeep-mb-reduced/7316467711.html
“Price just reduced! bastardized 1945 Willi’s MB. Manual shift. Will climb anything. 4 cylinder motor fires right up. Lot of add-ons roll bar, bimini etc. Letting my beach jeep go”
Has an f-head. Not sure how much value is here.
https://slo.craigslist.org/pts/d/morro-bay-1943-willys-mb-jeep-project/7323172062.html
“1943 willys mb. Body is rough, chassis is solid and complete. Has F head swapped in. Was told it was rebuilt. Have not fired it yet. That’s what the run gauges under hood were for. P O had it hooked to small tank and wiring just to start it. Has new fuel tank and tank pan included, driver f stamped seat frame etc”
Fr. Thomas Archer is selling this Willys MB. He plans to send all proceeds to the Church of the Immaculata in St. Mary’s Kansas. See details here: https://www.anewimmaculata.org/.
https://willysforsale.com/ads/1942-willys-mb-all-proceeds-go-to-charity/
“Built in August of 1942 this is an early war Jeep that saw it all, rolling off the assembly line the week we invaded Guadalcanal and months before we landed in North Africa.
I am going to say it needs total restoration as I don’t want to nit pick with a bunch of tire kickers – though others would call it parade ready. It is a good solid Jeep that has minimal rust with solid metal in the floor (one spot under passenger seat. Some rust in hat channels and tool indents though the gas tank well is solid.
Engine looks like it has a civilian Willys head on a pre-war Go-Devil engine.
I put 5 new tires and tubes on it recently. I also added the top bows and while all the hardware is great, I am not happy with the quality of the bows. Still, they come with the Jeep. I also put the original WW2 front hubs back on it and got rid of the postwar lock-out hubs you see in some of the pictures. I have the front seat back pad I just took it off temporarily to accommodate my “front pad” if you know what I mean. Also, replaced windshield rubber and added wipers recently.
Pictures in the ad go from more to less recent. It does have a heavy front bumper with a tow bar that comes with it. Bumper gussets are present and intact though one has a crack. Front serial number plate is still present on the front frame member. It runs, drives and stops fine and 4WD and Hi-Lo work as they should. As I said this is a solid restoration candidate and a way to help a worthy cause at the same time.
I am aware that the price may be considered relatively high-ish but I am not overly interested in selling it other than as a means to help a charitable cause”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6850.
Jay shared this modified Flattie. The kids selling it are trying to raise money for college.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/menlo-park-1942-willys-mb-jeep/7313167193.html
“1942 Willy’s MB modified for off-roading. Lots of aftermarket and swapped parts added on, a ton of fun even just to drive on the street. The motor is a Ford 289 (might be a High Output but not sure) from a 60s Mustang with a mild cam, mated to a 4 speed T18 trans. Dana 44 in the rear, Dana 20 up front with a Dana 18 transfer case. It is running on open headers at the moment, but I have the mufflers if you want them. The car sat for a handful of years, but I have completed a lot of maintenance work and she runs and drives very strong:
This has a variety of mods.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/penryn-1945-willys-jeep/7309509415.html
“1945 Willys Jeep – This jeep has been in the family since 1969 and is ready for its next owner. This jeep has been garage kept and rebuilt many times over the years. Here is how it sits today.
1945 body
1952 frame (more heavy duty than the 1945 frame)
Chevy 350 (out of ’72 Camaro I believe) only a few thousand miles on it since rebuild
Edelbrock carb
Edelbrock intake manifold
HEI distributor
Custom headers
B&M hydromatic 4 speed transmission (slant pan), automatic that can shift like a stick but with no clutch
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/06/2021) Runs, but had mods.
https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/d/east-wenatchee-1945-wwii-jeep-willys/7317549305.html
“1945 Jeep willys WWll very nice Jeep,,”
It’s rough.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/grd/d/south-burlington-1945-willys-mb/7312449839.html
“45’ WILLY’S MB
LOTS OF POTENTIAL
PURCHASED AS A FATHER SON PROJECT.
FRAME NEEDS REPAIR DRIVER SIDE REAR
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION OUT AND READY FOR RE BUILD”
UPDATE:* *SOLD** Was $14,999. The has been available for several years.
(06/04/2017) Looks parade ready. No description provided.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
“‘1945 Willy MB…WW2 Jeep…Parts or project Jeep…Body rough…no motor/tranny…no title”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/31/2021) It’s a project.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/redlands-1944-willys-mb-for-sale/7297022833.html
“1944 Willys MB project jeep. Some new parts such as brake lines(not installed), tires, leaf springs, shocks, bushings and gas tank. Has Buick V6 mounted up. Engine needs rebuild from water sitting in the cylinders. Transmission, transfer case, axles and brakes all there. Tub is rough and needs metal patches but it is definitely salvageable. Overall good project for someone looking for a vintage jeep. No title. Bill of sale only. $1800 obo must pick up. Will not deliver.”
UPDATE II: Somehow I missed this second version of the Senators with Charles Payne driving down he steps on May 20, 1941:
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Published March 28, 2021: Here’s another, earlier jeep photo, including a dedication by Charles Payne, related to Senator Claude Pepper in a Bantam BRC-40. According to the Florida State University Digital Archives, Senator Robert Reynolds is driving the jeep, Senator Claude Pepper is in the passenger seat, and Charles Payne and Harold Crist are seated in the back. The photo is dated May 1941.
https://diginole.lib.fsu.edu/islandora/object/fsu%3A117598
Also, according to a June 02, 1968, column by Larry King in the Miami Herald, there was a video taken of Senator Pepper riding up the steps and it was to be shown on TV on June 30, 1968. I was unable to find the video on the internet.
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ORIGINALLY POSTED DECEMBER 09, 2012: This pictures tells the tale of Senator Claude Pepper‘s bid for re-election as a Senator from Florida in the 1950 race. Like his jeep, Senator Pepper’s campaign crashed that year as well.
The accident led to a lawsuit against the driver and Senator Claude Pepper. The appeared in the August 04, 1950, issue of the Palm Beach Post:
It runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/132904502125656
“Trade for side by side for equal price Needs gas and battery runs fine”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/09/2021) Some more pics of the jeep would be useful.
https://delrio.craigslist.org/cto/d/rocksprings-1942-willy-jeep-mb/7288397231.html
“1942 willy jeep MB
Original engine runs real good just had a tune up on it. Comes with both door and Rag top and windshield.
Bought as a project jeep but ended up fixing up my other Jeep!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(09/01/2020) Lacks a powertrain.
“1945 ww2 MB jeep needs work
Frame needs welding body needs floors
motor or transmission are out of jeep need to be rebuilt
Make a good lawn monument“
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/02/2021)Has a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/282394626639823
“Sbc motor .305 chevy 4×4 works 3 speed Runs and drives great..”
This 1945 MB was rebuilt in 2012. Unfortunately, it seems to be a mix of parts (GPW body and MB frame for example). Also, it seems the parking brake equipment was not installed.
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/prairie-village-1945-willys-jeep/7294787467.html
“Documents list all the work that was done when it was restored in 2012, at a total of $22,566. I love this jeep but unfortunately I will be moving across the country in the next year and don’t have options for storage. Someone else will enjoy it!
Odometer 96,930 (no more than 25 miles have been put on it since the engine was redone.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,663.
(12/27/2020) This appears to be a WWII chassis with a hacked-up replacement tub. It includes the trailer. More information here: https://www.bamotorco.com/Inventory%2FDetails%2F67372907
“Wow! Check out this awesome 1951 Willy’s Jeep!!!!! … Willy’s M 38 A with Passenger Trailer”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/22/2021) Any old school flathead build with a cowl mod.
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/las-vegas-1944-willys-mb-jeep/7261638558.html or https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3532697820159349
“1944 Jeep Willys MB. Bought as a project but I need the room so it must go. Ford flathead conversion done by previous owner. Not ruining but pretty complete. Great project for jeep or military enthusiast. 2500 obo.”
I am told the CJ-2A has a flathead V-8 and the MB has a Studabaker 6.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/230688805405383
“2 Jeep’s mid 40’s”
There might be value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/230688805405383
“1946 Jeep Jeep · Other_body_style · Driven 1,000 miles 2 Jeep’s mid 40’s”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800
(03/02/2021) Has lots of mods.
“1942 Willys jeep. Brand new Buick v-6 Edlebrock intake and carb. 700 r. Tranny”
UPDATE **SOLD**.
Seller is accepting offers, so unclear how firm he is on the listed price (and I’m unclear just how much value is here).
“No titles two frames and a ton of other parts sat in a field forever engine was locked up needs complete rebuild the transmission transfer case is a t-84 wwii steering wheel Rims I have all three styles two are non slotted I’ve got the axles brakes another block extra parts.. never had the tub for it one of the frames is rusted the other is good. You’ll have to come and take a look at whats here I haven’t looked at this stuff in a year or so..then make an offer.”