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1943 MB? Ellensburg, WA $3500

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UPDATE: Still Available?

(12/16/2020) Has lots of mods.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/415028593239764/

“6 cylinder 1943 Willys Jeep 4wd New cover Good tires Great vehicle for hunting or to just go out in the mountains”

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1942 MB? Colbert, WA $2500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(05/21/2021) It’s a project. The HubLok hubs are pretty rare.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2802875306709218

“Has 350 chevy, th350 trans. Needs a few things finished to be drivable. $2500. Possible trades. Comes with new winshields, clean title, western plow pump, and home built plow blade”

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1950? Custom Jeep Brimfield, MA $2430

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(09/21/2020) Here’s a utilitarian rig.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1479197772283483

“50’s military Jeep converted to a plow rig and grader. Has power up and down grader blade on rear of Jeep. Plow on front , hydraulic up and down. No turn pistons on at the moment but the lines are there to install. Plowed twice with Jeep. It’s a beast. Took in trade. The guy I traded with said he noticed a clicking noise in front end. Removed cover and said one tooth missing from ring gear. I haven’t been into it to see what is going on. I plowed with it in 4×4 and it was fine. Needs 4 glow plugs installed which I have. It’s a diesel. Motor is a 4 cylinder Ford Has a roll cage. Cool rig for a camp or farm. Well built. Firm on price. Thanks for looking. Runs excellent. Has small fuel leak on very top of injector pump. O-ring on top shaft. Easy fix for someone who is mechanical. I have a plow truck. Just don’t need this. Come check it out.4 new tires. Will consider a trade for a decent quad with plow”

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1943 MB(?) Elyria, OH $19,000

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No pics provided.

https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/d/elyria-1943-willys-jeep/7323054479.html

“For sale: 1943 Willy’s Jeep
“Go Devil” engine is rebuilt by Ron Fitzpatrick a Willy’s Jeep Restoration Company
Engine and body don’t have matching numbers.
Very low miles on it.
The frame is unmarked.
New Oil Line
New Carburetor
New Fuel pump
Fuel gauge doesn’t work, probably the sending unit.
Gas filler tube was previously added for convenience by the previous owner.
Transmission has had all oil seals replaced by professional rebuilder.
It is a 12 volt system.
Runs really good.”

 
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1941/2? MB/GPW? and Mail Jeep Forks, WA $2100

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(05/28/2021) No pics provided. Unclear what’s all here. Obviously, the seller struggles with writing. Seller does not include a p# to call.

https://olympic.craigslist.org/cto/d/beaver-1941-willys-jeep-ans-mail-jeep/7326013591.html

“1941 or42 willys witg willys 4 cylerndee motor. and paik jeep for parts possible. aome cancar some corrusion. welded top. think its from alaska. been setting or swveeal yeara. no pics ar thua time. call for apointment.”

 

 
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1942 MB Star, ID $20,000

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Looks in good shape.

https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/star-1942-willys-mb-jeep/7328994126.html

“1942 Willy’s MB WWII jeep with soft cover and military wagon. MP (military police) version with siren. Runs good but has some oil leaks. Recently tuned up with new points, cleaned carburetor, new fuel pump and new 8V battery. Was restored by a WWII war veteran (my wife’s grandpa) in the early 1980’s. Has been kept inside and driven occasionally. Has clean title.”

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1945 MB Sacramento, CA $10,500

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UPDATE: Some of the text of this ad was updated.

(05/29/2021) Looks like it’s well built.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/penryn-1945-willys-jeep-updated/7325255723.html

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“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 several 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 and M hydromatic 4 speed transmission (slant pan), automatic that can shift like a stick but with no clutch
Chevy power steering
Dana 27 front end w/ detroit locker and 5:38’s
Dana 40 rear end w/ detroit locker and 5:38’s
Stewart Warner gauges
33” BFG KM2 on Pro Comp streetlock rims (99% tread left)
Custom rear rack with jerry cans
Camaro bucket seats (some tears at the seems) w/ Smitty Built seat covers w/ molle system
Full roll cage
Best Top soft top
Registered until February 2022

Installed new oversized aluminum radiator, electric fan, and remote high volume water pump in the last year. Runs strong. I ordered new temp sensor which should be here this week.

 
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1942 Slat Grille MB Salt Lake City, UT **SOLD**

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UPDATE II: This sold on eBay for $20,300.

UPDATE: I thought this had sold on eBay 09/2020. On the ebay ad the extra plate could be seen. It is a remanufactured jeep, completed by the Moore Corporation (data plate on dash).

The seller of this jeep, which as been stored for 50 years, claims this is all original. But, this Willys MB had GPW tool lids. It also has a small plate, probably a reconditioning plate, above the standard data plates. I wish there was a close-up pic of the dash.

View all the information on eBay

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1942 MB Rock Springs, TX $5500

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Apparently this one has been for sale for a while.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/190276302487278

“1942 willy Jeep MB Original running motor! Flathead engine 4.0 needs some love but in really good condition for its age! Comes with both doors top and windshield. Selling for my father he isnt Facebook savvy if you have any questions message me and ill get you in touch with him!”

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Year? MB? Redding, CA $2499

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No title. Unsure how much value is here. It does have a set of Watson hubs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/847437039159050

“1947? Willys Jeep. No engine and comes with some extra parts. It has not been registered in decades, and the title is missing. I was told it is a 43, but I’m not a jeep expert and several people have told me it is 46 up. I don’t know how to confirm this. Your guess is likely better than mine. It could be fun for someone who has more time than I but it’s a project I can’t find the time to dig into.”

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1942 MB Carlinville, IL $17,500

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Mark posted this MB to warjeeps.com.

http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale21/ad125/ad125.html

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“It is an accurate representation jeep for what one would have looked like in WWII. A serviceable jeep, in a sense. All WWII, but not an all matching jeep.

It has an MB TUB, with a GPW frame. It is not by any means perfect, but would be a great ‘driver jeep’ and is mechanically near perfect.

Problems would be…

-Slight Rust on frame (can show pictures)… Around a foot strip that would use repair
-One blackout light needs replaced
-Windshield fold out needs fixed

Besides that it is a very nice jeep.

Please email me for more pictures & I will get them sent your way.

I can work with you on shipping anywhere in the lower 48 US states.”

 
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1942 MB Rushville, IN $7000

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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.”

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1944 MB w/ Trailer Eugene, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000.

This has a pair of early Husky hubs.

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“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.

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1945 MB Green Valley, NV $5800

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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”

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1943 MB Morro Bay, CA $2000

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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”

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1942 MB Los Gatos, CA $15,000

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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/

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“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”

 
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1942 MB Menlo Park, CA $6850

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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

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“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:

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1945 MB Rocklin, CA $10,500

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This has a variety of mods.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/penryn-1945-willys-jeep/7309509415.html

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“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

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1945 MB Wenatchee, WA $9000

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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,,”

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1945 MB Burlington, VT $3450

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It’s rough.

https://vermont.craigslist.org/grd/d/south-burlington-1945-willys-mb/7312449839.html

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“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”

 
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1942 MB? Southborough, MA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:* *SOLD** Was $14,999. The has been available for several years.

(06/04/2017) Looks parade ready. No description provided.

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1945 MB & 1944 GPW Randolph, VT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000

“‘1945 Willy MB…WW2 Jeep…Parts or project Jeep…Body rough…no motor/tranny…no title”

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1944 MB Redlands, CA $1800

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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.”

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Florida Senator Claude D. Pepper in BRC-40 and His Campaign Jeep

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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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PHOTO CREDIT: Florida State University’s Digital Repository https://diginole.lib.fsu.edu/islandora/object/fsu%3A154424

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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

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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.

PHOTO CREDIT: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory, http://floridamemory.com/items/show/36090 CAPTION: Addressed to George Smathers from his friend Carl L. Hahn, an accompanying note says, “Here’s what is left of the Pepper machine in Palm Beach County – Souvenir of your successful 1950 campaign.”

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:

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1945 MB Charleston, WV $2500

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It runs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/132904502125656

“Trade for side by side for equal price Needs gas and battery runs fine”

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