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UPDATE: *SOLD** Was on eBay
The parts are in good shape. I wonder if the tub is new.
“1944-45 Military Jeep Willys MB. Tub and frame with some trim parts as seen in photos also a M-48 dash mount and 3 combat rims and 1 M-38 type rim. No paper work so sold as parts. What you see in photos is what you are bidding on. Must be picked up”
A woman named Deedee contacted me on Facebook saying she was interested in helping sell this MB. It is her boyfriend’s jeep. He inherited it from his grandfather, but it has sat for years. It’s located in Northern, California (close to Hopland I think). The serial number is #MB212201. I have asked for more information (does it run, how is the body) and pics. If you’d like to contact her directly, you can reach Deedee at ddwiley73 @ gmail.com.
A divorce forces this sale, but the seller takes the time to note that there is a high mileage wife on the market now.
“1945 Willys MB. This is pretty much a new build on a 1945 frame and wheels. I bought it as a beautiful looking civilian rebuild (see the picture in glossy red). The prior owner did most of the mechanical rebuild. I “remilitarized” it and replaced several mechanical components he didn’t. The engine is a rebuilt unit (I think it’s a 2A, it has ribs on the head). The T84 transmission and transfer case are rebuilt (with no leakage). It has an overdrive. I don’t know if the overdrive is a rebuilt unit or new (it looks new, does Warn still make them?). Clutch components are all new. The brake system is new from backing plates to master cylinder. Has locking front hubs. The steel is new from bumper to bumperetts: Body, bumper, gussets, windshield frame, seat frames, fuel tank and bumperetts, new springs and shackles. The underside, floor and rear bed have a rhino coat type finish (I don’t know the brand) it will never rust. The wiring harness is almost all correct cloth covered wires, the lights all work, the tail lights are both the type with a brake light for safety. I replaced the water pump and starter last week, battery, fuel pump and a professionally rebuilt carburetor before that (the choke, hand throttle and idle speed combination are a bit touchy while warming up). All 5 tires have minimal wear and look brand new. I replaced the steering components from box (professionally rebuilt) to button. I replaced all the military parts; paint (there is an epoxy coat under it applied by the prior owner, again it will never rust), windshield wipers, pioneer tools & straps, safety straps, seat cushions, crash pads, top, top bows and hardware, safety chains (a detail almost always missing on a rebuild), exhaust system, shocks, spare tire foot and fire extinguisher bracket. The fire extinguisher and tire pump are originals. The M48 dash machine gun mount and pintle are new units, I made the cradle. The Browning model 1919 30 cal. machine gun and carbine are resin copies (Ebay censers, they never did and never can be made to fire!!!!!!!). You can not fit an M1 rifle with an M48 mount, the right side windshield clamp doesn’t fit very well. My MA tile says 65,540 miles when purchased (I presume that was the actual milage before the speedo was replaced by prior owner). My divorce expenses force me to sell the Willys (anyone want a cute, short, very aggressive, high mileage wife ?). I can not provide a warrantee (Jeep or wife). $500 deposit via paypal within 24 hours of winning bid. Final payment by bank check (cleared) prior to going on trailer, or cash at pick up. I can help arrange shipping. The Jeep can be seen any time in Lexington MA.”
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This looks good.
“1943 Willys MB # 206032 production date 01/24/43orig frame tag and data plates present and in great shape This Is A VERY VERY nice early 43 mb, This jeep was restored in 2003, from the drivetrain up. the engine number is MB 494743 this is from a 45 mb, t84 trans, correct oil bath system . converted to 12 volt system. Combat rims , Beachwood canvas, everything works as it should , engine starts right up every time no smoke , trans/clutch shifts as it should , 4×4 system works as it should brakes work fine, suspension also fine, to the best of my knowledge tub is orig, and in very good shape, hat channels look great – looks to have had some minor rust repair in the rear corners of the tub , nothing major, all lights/horn/blackout lights work fine . all gauges/speed work as they should – most seem tp be original I have owned this jeep for almost 10 years have only put about 300 miles on it in that period , mostly parades, before I owned it it lived in northern California. it has just been fully serviced – all fluids changed, new carb, battery , RUNS FANTISTIC !! LOOKS FANTASIC!!always garaged keep also have a nice 42 mbt trailer avail to the winning bidder for an extra cost if intrrested. Again this is a really really nice original jeep that has been well talen care of the past 69 years – the only thing it needs is a new owner!!always another project to finish”
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It’s rough!
“HERES A OLD MILITARY JEEP, THATS BEEN MY DADS DEER HUNTING TRANSPORTATION FOR THE LAST 20+ YEARS. ITS BEEN STORED EVERY YEAR AND THEN FIRED UP JUST BEFORE DEER SEASON, AND USED THRU OUT THE SEASON, THEN BACK INTO STORAGE.
IT HAS NOT BEEN FIRED UP THIS YEAR, BUT IT WILL RUN NO PROBLEM WITH A GOOD 6 VOLT BATTERY AND SOME GAS.
AS YOU CAN SEE IT HAS A FEW MODIFICATIONS, LIKE EXTRA HANDLES TO GRIP TO ASSIST AN ELDER PERSON IN AND OUT, HE ALSO HAD A 2 STEP STOOL THAT WAS ON A ROPE SO HE COULD GET IN AND THEN PULL THE STOOL UP AND SIT IT IN THE BACK. THE SEAT S HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH A NICE WIDE BENCH SEAT.
THE TIRES AND WHEELS ARE NEWER, THE OLD ONES WERE ROTTEN AND WERE REPLACED WITH REAL MILITARY WHEELS AND TIRES SOME TIME AGO. STILL IN GREAT SHAPE.
THERE ARE CHAINS ON THE BACK TIRES, THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WORKS. SEE THE PICTURES……THE 5 GAL GAS CAN IN THE BACK IS THE GAS TANK. MOST OF THE FRONT FLOORS HAVE BEEN RECLAD WITH TIN.
THE BODY IS IN SOLID CONDITION, WITH PLENTY OF PATINA.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1350.
(05/06/2012) Given this has a Warn Winch worth probably $400 or so, this looks like a good price. The jeep even runs! It has a military body, to
“I’m selling a 1946 Willy Jeep Runs good has a 4 cyl motor in it. Has a Quadra traction all wheels pull same time, was registered in Oregon as a off road vehicle, used for the sand Dumes in Oregon. got a Warren Wench, roll bar fun little jeep. Bill of sale, no title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This has a fiberglass body. It has a strange roll bar.
“I am selling my 1945 jeep willy’s. It’s a project jeep but it does run and drive. It has a fiberglass body that need a couple patches but nothing major. It has been lifted and has a GM v6 engine. If you are looking for a jeep to restore to stock this isnt for you. But if you want a fun project to go off roading this would be perfect. I hate to sell it but I just don’t have the time to mess with it. I really would like to sell it before the snow flies. $2500 obo.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This needs to be completed. Engine non original. Seller also has a Bantam Trailer for $850, too.
“This is a 1942 Willys MB GP (Jeep). Not a CJ. The pictures pretty much describe it best. This Willys has extraordinary potential for restoration with minimal rust — which is why I bought it in the first place. Having the data/serial number tag was a big bonus as well.
My employer has already given me notice of an upcoming transfer/move, so I’m selling off a lot of my projects that I won’t have time to complete. It will obviously need someone with time and knowledge to restore, but for those of us that enjoy breathing new life into something with so much history, this is a perfect candidate. As you can see in the photos, it has a cutaway section in the firewall where, at some point in its past, someone wanted a bigger engine it. They had also removed the engine mounts and the front cross member, but I have an original replacement cross member that goes with it. The transmission still has an adapter plate mounted to it, which was probably meant for the V6 Buick motor that was typically put in the early Willys CJ’s.
There is a T-90 transmission and transfer case still mounted in the Jeep, and I have an extra T-90 transmission, as well as a T-84 transmission that is in pieces and would need rebuilt. I also have an extra WWII era cowling (in pic) that can be used to bring the dash back to original. Included is a CJ engine that is in good condition, which may be a ’46 or ’47 but I’m not sure. I removed the head to inspect the inside, and it looks very good – should someone want to use this engine since it’ll bolt up the same as the military engine. I have several extra rims (with old tires), radiator, carb, flywheel, drive shafts, rear axle, and lots of misc engine and body pieces.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is a mix of military and custom parts.
“Up for your consideration, is a very nice 1946 Military Jeep. It has a 327 Chevy engine with a 2 speed power glide automatic transmission. It has brand new Goodyear Wrangler LT 255/70 R 16, load range C, mud and snow tires, brand new rims, Warn Hubs, and a new Edelbrock carburetor. It is equipped with a tow bar and a rear tire mount. The hood is fiberglass. There is no rust-out on the body, and all the floor panels are very straight. It has an electric fuel pump and an 18.7 gallon gas tank sitting where the back seat would be, and a roll bar. It needs to have some electrical finished, i.e.; headlights, missing front turn signals, and windshield wiper. It also needs a sending unit installed in the gas tank. Three of the five gauges are also new. It is a very nice driver with a powerful engine. I bought the Jeep with intentions of finishing it off, but due to a crippling degenerative back condition, and a pending second back surgery, I am forced to sell it. I have tried to describe the Jeep to the best of my ability.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Brett spotted this one. It is supposed to have military axles. It might have a military body, too. It’s worth a look. It’s got a Kelly hardtop.
“This jeep will run with a new distributor. I have one- just no time to put it in. Has the military axles, and is fairly clean.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $22,000
“1945 Willys MB complete restoration. Painted in late WW II semi gloss OD green, correct for WW II or Korean War enthusists. All gauges and lights operate correctly, seats by Beachwood canvas”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This looks good.
“This is a reserve auction for a 1942 Willys MB, serial number MB127011, date of delivery 11 March 1942. This Jeep was manufactured with a limited number of Jeeps after Willys started manufacturing WWII Jeeps with the “pressed grille” sheet metal type of front grille, (only 1202 by serial number). The earlier front grilles were the “slat grille” type (the last slat grille serial number was MB125809). This MB is a motorpool type restoration. When the Jeep was obtained by a prior owner there was already a mixture of MB and GPW parts on it. It is suspected that it was used on base at Camp Shelby, MS for years where the mixture of parts originated during on-base maintenance. The hood & bumper markings are in honor of the 124th Infantry Division (Dixie Division). The frame serial number is orginial. The glove box data plates are reproductions made by Robert de Ruyler at Dataplates4U.com. The T84 transmission, transfer case and rear axle are GPW componets. The orginial body was so shot that it was replaced with a repro body. The transmission and transfer case have been rebuilt and runs great. All bearings have been replaced in the axles as well as new brake cylinders, brake lines and brake shoes. The engine is a 1946 CJ2a L134 flat head that has also been rebuilt and runs great. The radiator is a CJ2a radiator. Included with the Jeep are, repro cloth top & frame, 5 repro combat wheels and tires, period dated gas can, shovel & axe, jack and tow rope. Receipts and photos of restoration are available if wanted. This vehicle is titled and tagged in Tennessee and will include a Bill of Sale”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800
How about that windshield?
“1942 Willies Jeep, motor does turn over.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
The seller is keeping the body and frame. The seller is parting out the engine, tranny, tcase and has other parts.
“1943 willys Jeep. (Parts Only) Flathead 4 cyl. engine, Transmission, Axles, T-cases. Runs. I also have a couple transmissions, T-cases, Axles, Etc. Call or text for more details. Im keeping the frame and Body almost all other parts are for sale.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. Here is a video: http://youtu.be/9FFeDp47ne0
(10/02/2012) “This is a Willys Jeep with original transmission and engine. It has a canvas top, large interior heater and gun rack. All gages work. Some NOS parts were used. Kit body was used. Some things on this jeep are not original issue such as, converted electrical from 6 volt to 12, fan, distributor has been upgraded for electronic ignition and start button upgrade. These things were done to make the jeep more reliable. The engine has 209 miles on it. Everything has been done on this. This Willys is from the restorers personal collection and it is awesome.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This is still a project.
“This is a 71 cj-5 frame/drive trane with a jc whitney steel remanifactured 42 gpw body.engine is new complete rebuild, 30 over with mild cam.eldibrock valve covers and doug headers,has painless wire harness,new paint,This is a project that I can”t finish because of health reasons.It also has doors and best top that go with it.I have spent several thousand on it so far it will take verry little to finish it .It runs well .the transmission is in good condition but the clutch cable needs replaced it isn,t releasing properly.brakes work ..I also have a 4 barrel intake and carb to go with it .it currently has a new to barrel on it.your welcome to ask any questions ,vehicle is sold as is,must be towed.this will make a great vehicle for someone with verry little work left to be done.”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. Status Unknown.
“Here is a very early 1942 Willys MB jeep. It is the very last run of slat grills that had the glovebox. It has a slat grill frame with the short top straps and a willys script tub. It also has slat grill air deflectors. The jeep has a F head motor installed that turns over. The jeep will probably run with very little effort. I do have a WWII Willys MB engine that I would be willing to sell separately to the high bidder. I am starting the bidding at $100 with no reserve so please bid accordingly. What you see is what you get and please ask any questions you have. There is no title but I can obtain one. It will take a month or so and the winning bidder will have to cover the fees. I can help shipping this jeep anywhere in the world.”
UPDATE: Pics now provided. You can view them all on Facebook.
“For Sale
1944 Willy’s Overland Jeep MB With a 1/4 ton Bantam Jeep Trailer
Excellent Condition
Pennsylvania Registration
Wayne R. Ayers
waynerayers@gmail.com
724-977-3902
I am selling this equipment for my father-in law, who is a Korean War Veteran.
He drove this equipment in parades a couple times a year.”
UPDATE: With all the talk of parades on Saturday, I thought Veteran’s Day was Saturday and not Sunday. Fear not, for I kissed my Veteran on Sunday, too.
This year’s Veteran’s Day was much more quiet and uneventful for us than last year’s. None-the-less, I performed my civic and patriotic duty by kissing a veteran, my wife (several times I might add).
We spent Veteran’s day at my parents, as we are up to do a some things for them over the next few days. Mom was gone today to judge a gymnastic’s meet, which is what she does for most of the winter. With her away we took over dinner chores for dad and asked him what he wanted. He couldn’t decide, so I suggested something mom would never cook for him: brats and sauerkraut cooked in a red wine and beef broth. Mom doesn’t like anything with sauerkraut, so dad never gets to eat it.
For Ann and I, this was just the excuse we needed to head to Bellevue to visit Whole Foods. After all, Dad deserves the best sauerkraut I can find, right? That’s exactly what I thought, too!
It takes about fifteen minutes on a good day to reach Whole Foods, though the only good time is around 2am in the morning. Otherwise, it seems the drive along I-405 from Renton to Bellevue is an unpredictable series of stop-and-gos or just stops, but rarely just gos. It’s often advisable to pack several ready-to-eat meals, a change of underwear, and notify next of kin before leaving for the trip, because you just never know.
On this day, which is Saturday, the northbound lanes were surprising go-ish and not stop-ish, while the southbound lanes were stop-ish. We were traveling northbound, so we were happy, despite the busy traffic [editors note . . . I have just been informed that you should imagine Ann with combed hair and makeup — but that is the fictional part of this story, for the hair on both of our heads is best described as frightful].
A couple minutes into our trip, I asked Ann to hit me on the head, because I was clearly delirious. She asked why and I said, “because I think I see a MB jeep just ahead of us on the highway. Am I crazy?” She chose not to hit me nor call me crazy, but instead looked ahead. She didn’t see anything. Then, I saw it again.
“There it is. It’s on a trailer. I’m gonna get it!” I said.
“Go get it honey,” She replied. I started bobbing and weaving through traffic, employing all the skills I learned watching Canadian Dave when he drove an FC through an airport terminal, It took a mile or so, but I finally caught up to what turned out to be a good little jeep. I’m assure the driver of the truck pulling the trailer and jeep though he was being stalked, because Ann was asking me to speed up, then slow down, speed up, then slow down, until she finally got some good shots of the vehicle. As I was doing this, it suddenly dawned on me that the jeep had probably been at the Veteran’s Parade in Auburn earlier in the day, which is why it was looking extra special today. Once we got our pics, we raced ahead, just in case the driver had called 911 to report a pair of crazy stalkers in a black car . . .
So, that was the second best thing that happened to us today. (The kiss of course being the best thing, right honey?)
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $15000.
(10/21/2012) If this is a 1941, it should have a squared gas tank and be a slatgrille. I did a search for a “General Ralph Pangonis”, but could only find a General William Pangonis, who supervised logistical operations during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
“1941 U.S. Army Willys MB Jeep – $15,000 (OBO)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay.
Andy’s got this MB for sale.
“Nice restorable or great parts vehicle – Willys 45′ model MB army jeep. Has pretty decent floors, gas tank sump, and very nice front fenders, hood and grill.
Engine is a civilian block, and runs well, with many original accessories left on it. Drivetrain is original t84 transmission, and military full floating axles.
Frame is in good shape overall, and not rusted thru or bent anywhere. Unfortunately the heavy welded front plow mount will have to be cut off. Looks like it could be cut off pretty decently, or install some new front frame rails which are available as reproductions. Has rare late style pintle hook..
Seats are the original military issue. What is not shown, but included in the auction is the original military gas tank. Looks like the tank could be lined after its cleaned out.”
Walter pointed out this nice Slat Grille out of Poland. It is a MB that has been refurbished into a Slat Grille
“for sale 1942 MB
rebuilded as Slat Grill , frame off restoration
main parts :
frame 1942 MB – corrected to slat grill
engine 1943 MB oryginal , rebuilded
gearbox T84 – oryginal , rebuilded
body : new repro – all details corrected to slat grill
windshield : low , early type 1942
front seat frames : oryginal slat grill “splitted”
rear seat : repro
top bow : oryginal 1942
hood +fenders : oryginal 1942
front axle : 1942 MB
rear axle : 1942 slat grill
fuel tank : repro , early type small cup
new 6v electric wiring , new fuel and brake lines
radiator + starter + generator + carburator + regulator : oryginal 1942-45
fuel filter : oryginal 1942 slat grill
air filter : repro slat grill
horn : 6V sparton repro
battery : oldtimer style 6V , new
tires : OMAHA
canvas + seats : new
+ acessories like axe, shovel
car imported from USA , with US title , EU import papers , all import taxes payed for oldimer
invoice +VAT ,
car is now near Warsaw”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
“Green Army Jeep, runs great, good tires, 4 wheel drive with PTO”
This runs and drives.
“CJ 2 motor with Ford GPW head and Ford transmition.
This is a good ” driver” or a perfect resto. project.
Call 414-322-7777 with any questions”
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/3364676199.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
This appears solid, though hasn’t been restored back to original. It has no title.
“original 1942 willys jeep 1/4 ton 4×4 Restores 85% original 15% reproduction.5 new non directional Firestone military tires . New canvas summer top Fire extrng, tire pump plus plenty of spare parts . Title not applied for but do have bill of sales from midwest military . Jeep has been in several parades for wwII vets. Big hit!! She is already to go.Engine completly restored. 4 cylinder L- head converted to 12 volt.”
