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1944 MB Maui, Hawaii **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE:  **Status Unknown** Was $25,000

(02/23/2010)  “44′ Willys Jeep 2 door email me if you have any questions.”

 
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1943 MB Preston, ID **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $8000.

(09/21/2011) The seller claims this was never abused, but I think the body lift this was given constitutes abuse.  Anybody have the phone number for the jeep abuse hotline?

“Up for your consideration is a 1943 Willys Jeep it comes with  Bantam trailer that is the correct WW II model for this vehicle.
The Jeep has an original inline L head 4 cylinder 134 cubic inch engine and 3 speed transmission it has the original front and rear axles and battle rims.
The Jeep is 132 inches in length it has a wheel base of 80 inches.
The Jeep has no issue with rust it has a good tub and frame it has never been wrecked or abused.
It was bought from a WW II veteran who bought it originally (he was a sailor) by my dad who also served in WW II we were going to restore this together but things came up
The engine is complete and was running it will need to have the ignition rewired and fuel system hooked up ( we were in the middle of going through it and had to stop) something time never allowed me to finish.
It has all of the driveline intact and is fairly complete it does not have any of the pioneer tools or canvas.
The tail lights are not original the roll bar was added as were the front seats,the body now sits on lift blocks to clear a larger capacity fuel tank.
The Jeep has low miles it was used on a large farm as a tool chaser for the tractors or vehicle to go out and move the water pipes or a hunting trip once in a while, it was last driven on a highway in 1972 and has been on dirt roads or farm roads most of its life until it was put into storage a few years ago.
It has the data tags they are intact but need to be cleaned as they have been painted over.
The trailer at some point was converted to a drop tailgate and had a different hitch and bar added it has some rust in the front of the trailer that needs to be fixed, I was just glad to find a WW II trailer to eventually restore to go with the project at the time as Bantams are getting harder top find and more expensive.
I will not sell separately they go together.”

 

 
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1942 MB Crestline, Ca **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200

(06/08/2011) This needs some work.

“1942 military jeep, not original, have title, chevy 305, rebuilt transmission, selling as is, project jeep, restore or go rock crawler, 1200 obo”

 
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1945 Flattie Stockton, Ca $6800

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Lots of updates to this WWII Jeep.

“350 vortec 350 trans, centered 44 rear, dana 30 frt disc brakes, pb, ps tilt wheel clean inside and out call wade 2099697178”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2620521931.html

 
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1945 MB Fresno, Ca No Price

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This seller has a ‘professional appraisal’ for this MB, which, if like other appraisals I have seen,  is likely too high to match reality.

“Collectible Vintage 1945 Willy’s MB Military Jeep for sale.

This is a matching numbers Willy’s MB that has been completely restored from the ground up. It’s also a one family own vehicle since purchased in Stockton CA. at the military surplus sale by my great uncle in 1946.

I’m not posting anymore images because the appraisal has everything you need to know about the Jeep including images.

On July 14th 2011 the Jeep professionally appraised and documented by Auto Appraiser Network, Stockton CA. branch. This appraisal is available upon request for serious buyers.

I am selling this family heirloom by choice. With two teenage boy’s, I need practical, safe and reliable cars for them…My goal is to find a great home for this WW II treasure. Preferably a museum or a real collector since there simply are not many of these original jeeps around.

Enjoy this post, and I sincerely hope this MB Jeep goes to a very good home.”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2622098092.html

 
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Year? MB Topeka, KS **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

Matt confirmed that the top two pics are before the jeep was disassembled and the bottom two pics are of the jeep after it was taken apart. Matt forwarded me some pics I can share if you are interested in seeing them.

“Complete WWII era Willy’s MB Jeep 41-45 ready for restoration. Includes tub, frame, motor, trans, top. Take a look, more pictures available.”

 
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1945 MB & 1948 CJ-2A Ennis, Tx **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000

Both jeeps need work.

“TWO JEEPS ONE 1945 AND ONE 1948 45 IS ALL COMPLETE ENGINE IS OUT 3 EXTRA MOTORS THAT NEEDS TO BE REBUILT THREE TRANSMISSION WITH TRANSFER CASES THE 48 IS A COMPLETE CHASSIS WITH NEW REBUILT ENGINE GAS TANK HAS BEEN RELINED AND THE BODY HAS BEEN SAND BLASTED AND PRIMER YOU WONT FIND A BETTER DEAL WITH ALL THE EXTRA STUFF I HAVE FOR THIS PRICE 3000. OBO I CAN SEND MORE”

 

 
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1944 MB Pennellville, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  Sold for $3000.

I can’t tell a whole lot from the pic.

“1944 MODEL MB, TOO MANY NEW PARTS INCLUDED W/ VEHICLE TO LIST. ALONG W/ SEVERAL ORIGINAL AND NEW, PARTS AND REPAIR MANUALS..”

 
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1944 MB Waipahu, HI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200

This has an unusual door mod.

“1944 Willys Jeep Project:

Original 1944 body, frame and engine
Flat head engine starts and runs. Has new carburetor installed
Does drive and the 4WD appears to be working
Have title for it.

Does need work to get it back on the road. Needs master cylinder and brake shoes (have the shoes – parts can be bought at Kaiser Willys online)
Have extra parts including another hood and wind shield
Would make a cool project for someone.”

 
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1942 MB? Central Point, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $8900. **SOLD**

Mostly stock, but not “all very stock”.

“8 year old restoration with new steel body, lives inside all winter, but outside most of the summer. Fun to drive, and a real eye-catcher. As photo’s show, all is very stock- combat rims, military tires, blackout lights, shovel, axe and rear seat.”

 
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1946? MB Groesbeck, Tx $1500

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That’s a MB or GPW body that might not be too bad under all that surface rust.

“46 Willys Jeep, only second year sold to civilians, V8 302, project, not running, barn find, have 2 sets of tires and wheels, one set has Dick Cepek tires, SW guages, B&M shifter. 254 729-8473 $1500. firm or trade for nice mower.”

http://waco.craigslist.org/cto/2606475010.html

 
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1942 MB Slattie Boise, Id **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  A Buyer bought this through the ‘buy now’ button. It will be restored.

“You are bidding on a 1942 Slat Grill Willys mb.  The serial number is MB 114517 DOD is 1/27/42 the Toe gusset # is 17920.

The Frame tag and dash data plate match.

Overall the jeep would make a great restoration project. Please take the time to go through all the pictures I’ve attempted to leave nothing out.

The jeep comes with a lot of the hard to find ORIGINAL parts such as an actual slat grill grill, Gas Gauge, 5 mph increment speedo (needs work the needle is broken), 30/30 amp guage, hinged filtertte, Rear seat, top bows, bumper, and an STL pintle.

The body is pretty straight  and solid with the exception of a patch in the passenger floor board, a little rust in that passenger seam, some skimmed areas of body filler on the tub and rust out in the fuel tank sump and shovel area. The hat channels are decent but some will need  a little repair. Again this is a very nice solid start (PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE PICTURES IN SLIDE SHOW)

The frame is very nice and has the original bumper gussets and frame tag.

The motor does run when hot wired and the jeep rolls easy. The T84 transmission transfer all seemed to function just fine.

The motor is a bit of a mystery as the boss where the serial number should be is completely unstamped.  The casting at the lower part of the engine is correct for what should be in a slat so I think it would pass a two foot test  and I guess you could stamp the boss with what you want if you wanted it to pass for the actual original motor. The head is an early one with the two bolt thermostat.

I do have a number of other parts that will be included such as top bow brackets, body handles, and voltage regulator; These are all pictured in the slide show which has over 160 pics. (IF IT FAILS TO LOAD THE FIRST TIME HIT REFRESH AND if you still you still have problems let me know)

Don’t miss your chance to own this great Slat grill MB project, It has a lot of the hard and nearly impossible to find parts and a ton of potential.
I do have an open clear Idaho title from the last owner and I can put it in my name if this is any what of an issue for you.”

 

 
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1945 CJ-2A? Monrovia, Ca $4400

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Well, it isn’t original.  This is a collection of parts.

“Yes, an original 1945 Willy jeep. Complete, running, registered! New tires. Currently a bimini top for summer. Has second full enclosure with doors. All original. $4400 obo (626) 319-5905”

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/2605056171.html

 
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1943 MB? Spokane, Wa $2200

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It runs and drives.

“1943 Willys CJ – original engine and drive train, runs. WA title $2200.00 Call 509-701-0768.”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2601811475.html

 
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1942 MB Nampa, Id **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  Sold.  Was priced at $8500.

This looks good, though it appears to be missing the dataplates.

“Original Willy’s 1942 MB with Willy’s 6v Flat Head Four. Has the shovel and Ax, Spare tire, Stars and parade gloss green paint. This has been a family herloom past down. The jeep runs and looks great,it sits covered up in the garage. Needs to be seen by the public, has been in many parades over the years just don’t have the room or need anymore. It needs a new home where someone can appreciate this WWII gem. Please serious inquires only, No haglers. Priced to sell”

 
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1942 MB Astoria, Or $250

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UPDATE:  Still Available.  It was last listed in 2010.

There looks to be value here.  Are the front rims combat rims?

“1942 willys jeep for parts no motor or tranny just tub,and frame”

http://portland.craigslist.org/nco/pts/2602214129.html

 
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1943 MB San Antonio, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

The partially assembled engine suggests this doesn’t run.

 
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1942 MB Twig, Mn **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price

This appears to a mb/gpw.

“For Sale is a 1942 CJ2A Jeep. Its has a good running motor but needs restoration overall. ”

 
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1944 MB Santa Rosa, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900

“Tub number: 99803 aprx date of manufacture July 3rd 1944
Titled: Yes
Nomenclature plates: none

Info:
Jeep was originally purchased in 1960’s and used extensively on vineyard land as a family tour vehicle.
The condition of the frame shows some rear cross member damage and the front cross member has a rust hole in it but all is within your normal “fixable” range of condition.
The body tub tool box floors are rotted through and there is patch work to the floors in places.
Modifications include:
Home made tow bar assembly
M38 – CJ front windscreen with no wipers
Front seat frames back rest repaired with newer tubing
No rear seat
No top bows or brackets
No body handles or hardware
Tub was skinned on the front sides and seams bondoed
CJ radiator
Homemade wiring to tail-lights
After market tail-lights
Ford truck wheels- 16 inch rims- 650 mud and snow tires in good shape (no spare)
After market speedometer
Period correct reproduction Temp, oil pressure and voltage meter and key switch.
No nomenclature plates.

Engine and drive-line:
The engine shows a compression reading of
1- 100 lbs
2- 86
3- 85
4- 100
The engine may need a valve adjustment but appears to run fine. Components work off of the original 6 volt system.
The heat riser is stuck and needs to be serviced.
The transmission shifts and performs normally.
Some oil seepage mixed with dirt is present but no major oil leakage on the ground.
Proper air cleaner, cross over tube, oil filter housing. The carburetor is a CJ (636-SA) Carter in good running order.

Conclusion:
This Jeep has been driven slow most all of it’s life. The running gear and motor are in good useable condition. The body is good for hunting and gathering but obviously not for show. A full restoration is possible but the Jeep would need a lot of correct style components so the cost may be prohibitive.
This Jeep would be best used as a….Vineyard Jeep or hunting.”

 
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1942 MB Mariposa, Ca $6000

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I thought this looked like a good rig until I noticed someone had defiled an “In N Out Burger” sticker on the dashboard.  Then I actually read the new meaning, “In N Out urge”.  Ok, I can live with that.

“42 WILLYS MILITARY JEEP— RUBICON PROVEN AND READY, BUICK V6, 538 GEARS, FULL LOCK FRONT N REAR, NEW BFG MUD TERRAIN TIRES, WINCH, JACK, NITROGEN BOTTLE TO FILL TIRES, LOTS OF EXTRA PARTS—WAY TOO MUCH TO LIST EVERYTHING!!!!! THIS IS A STEAL FOR 6,000!!! THIS IS ONE SERIOUS 4WHEELIN MACHINE!! CALL CRAIG @ (480) 370-3336”

http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/2572467351.html

 
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1943 MB Manchester, Ct $100

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It looks good from the front .. lol

“1943 Willys Jeep for sale. Engine No. CJ2A40130B (Engine No. 283773 removed in 1955), Serial No. 20471694. Purchased in Germany 1948 and kept in family ever since – have all documentation. Body in poor condition, no front glass, no upper body. Engine and other mechanicals believed to be complete. Both doors restored and in good condition. Last ran 30 years ago. My father died before he got to this project. First $100 takes it away. Buyer responsible for removal costs.”

http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/2570260328.html

 

 
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1943 MB Westminster, MD **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500

The seller specializes in the rebuilding of WWII jeeps, though they do other work too.  You can learn more at Hanson Mechanical.

“Refurbished 1943 Willys MB (title says Ford GPW but this IS a Willys MB.)
-1952 Kaiser straight six well mounted with military aircleaner. 110 or more compression on all 6 cylinders.
-T90 transmission with slight leak.
-Brand new military tires.
-Brand new battery,
-Brand new beachwood seat cushions (includes back seat cushion though I do not have back seat frame.)
-2/3 of wiring redone and carefully with solder.
-Bondo and fiberglass removed from body, all repairs with steel, lead filler, and brazing.
-Body stripped to bare metal.
-New Army Jeep Parts WW2 semi gloss paint.
-Original combat rim spare.
-New safety glass.
-90% of this project was done with original parts.

The Jeep looks great and we are very proud of it. Originally I bought it to break up for parts but then it ran so well we decided to save it. We stripped the body of bondo (up to 2 inches in a couple spots) and replaced all bondo and fiberglass with steel. Whole body was wirebrushed. Has incorrect rear tail lights but they sit where the reflectors should be and blend in. Someone cut a tailgate in it once, the next owner bolted a heavy panel in place across the entire rear. The large panel is not noticeable, is thick and strong, and cosmetically okay so we left that in. Has invasion star stencil along with a new number (its rebirth date), and USA markings

What it needs, speedo cable, possibly a new temperature guage, and I have not figured out the gas guage yet. The toolboxes were welded shut, and the metal was replaced over the shock towers with metal from another Jeep by a previous owner, and while shock tower repair is solid it is not cosmetically pleasing.

The vehicle runs great offroad and will pull a house down with the Kaiser 6 and T90. I have only run it short distance on hardtop.

Two months work were put into rescuing this vehicle, it would be nice for anything from parades, to reenactments, to hauling logs out of the woods. I rebuild vehicles to be durable and usable.”

 
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1943 MB Maui, Hi **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Was $100. **Status Unknown**

I hope someone can save this.

“Rolling chassis as is, no paper work, lots of rust but plenty of parts left if you are restoring an old jeep.
This chassis needs to be paid and picked up in the next 2 weeks or it is going to recycle.”

 
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1941 MB? Friendship, Wi $800

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This is likely a early slatgrille MB body without a glove box.

“1941 Willys Jeep
Does not run but has an engine.
Husband brought home from Military show last
weekend and I said NO WAY!!!!!!
$800 or offer”

http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/2560474115.html

 
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An Unusual MB from Soldaat van Oranje

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I stumbled upon this unusual shot, in color no less, of an MB with a custom hood from the 1977 movie Soldaat van Oranje.

http://imcdb.org/vehicle_107684-Willys-MB–Jeep-.html

According to IMDB, “This film depicts World War II through the eyes of several Dutch students. It follows them through the beginning of the war, the Nazi occupation and the liberation.”