Is this an early Watson Hub? Something else? I don’t recognize it. It is on a 1952 truck for sale in Los Angeles right now.
Willys Trucks Research Archives
Truck ($6300) & Wagon ($4700) Richmond, IN
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/21/2017) Craig shared this pair.
“I am selling both my Willy’s Truck and Wagon. Truck is a 53′ 4×4 with a 1963 Ford 6 cyl. Has original trans, transfer case and overdrive, Truck came from CA. solid frame and body. The Wagon is 1960 4×4, has original super Sonic 6-226, electronic ignition. Both vehicles run, drive and stop. Both are 12V. Both vehicles need floors where your feet rest. All lights and heaters work on both. Asking $4700 for Truck and $6300 for wagon”
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/1960-willys-wagon-4×4/6385100571.html
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-truck-1953/6385067754.html
1953 Truck Franklin, NY $3299
Runs and plows.
“1953 Willys pickup with plow as seen in photos. 283 Chevy engine”
https://binghamton.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys-pickup-with-plow/6377012591.html
1948 Model? California, PA $3500
UPDATE: Pics now provided. It was listed as a 1948, the tub is a 3B.
“I’m posting for someone a 1948 willys jeep project the jeep has no title good shape like I said posting for someone so if interested calls only no text asking”
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willy-jeep/6368804946.html
1952 Truck Golden Valley, AZ $1500
No pics provided.
“1952 Willys Stakebed with lots of extra parts. Runs good. V6 buick motor with original 4 wheel drive running gear”
https://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/d/1952-willys-stakebed/6370123640.html
1956 Truck w/Dump bed Boyertown, PA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500:
This looks nice.
“56 Willy’s flat bed dump. Rebuilt hurricane 6, “Dump O Magic” w rebuilt cylinders. New brakes, springs over drive. Brought truck up from New Mexico a few years ago.”
1958 NPS Truck … Needs Parts
UPDATE: Unclear if Rudy still needs parts or not.
Rudy recently purchased this National Park Service fire truck out of Fort Collins, Colorado. He wants to restore it, but needs some help locating parts and information about it. If anyone knows anything or has some parts, please contact him at rudyskfparts @ sbcglobal.net (remove spaces around the @).
“Looking for the needle in a hay stack but it’s worth a shot as not many Willys fire trucks out there. Looking for the pump, tank, hose reel and any other items that may have come off this truck over the years. Has a great history serving in the National Park Service and want to bring it back to it’s former glory but will need some help.
This was purchased in 1993 at a Government surplus auction by Mr. Bender of Fort Collins at which time it was a functioning fire truck but soon sold it to a Mr. Kleeberg who at the time owned a wrecking yard for years in Fort Collins. Not much is known after this point as Mr. Kleeberg passed away and little is known what happened to the missing parts. If anyone knows any history and /or what happened to any of the parts specific to this truck I would be interested in purchasing any parts to help restore the truck. Will gladly pay a finders fee that leads to the purchase of any parts as well.
First two pictures are of the truck needing the parts and the last four are of a similar trucks and what the parts would look like. The truck was built by Bay City Fire Trucks in Bay City Michigan.”
1947 Truck Medford, OR **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3400.
This is a project, but the body appears in good shape. Seller provides lots of details.
“Read description carefully, most of the info you need is there- I am busy and don’t have time for emails from people who are too lazy to read.
This truck has great potential, I’ve had it for years but I don’t have the time to give it the attention it deserves. Unlike 90% of the Willys trucks out there, this is one of the few that I would restore as it is fairly rare. Beaten, and abused Willys trucks are a dime a dozen, but this one has more potential than most, as is an early “flatnose” 1947, and may be one of the earliest surviving 4×4 civilian pickup trucks in the United States (excluding the Power Wagon truck, which was the same as the military version).
The truck looks much better in pics than in person. I did a quick paint job of the original Michigan Yellow as when I got this truck the PO had sanded the body to bare metal, then abandoned the project. I didn’t do any body work, nothing hidden or bad surprises. With the exception of the bed floor (rust) tranny tunnel (cut to fit PTO) and grill (backside cut to fit motor) the body is pretty good. The doors are the straightest I have ever seen, the cab is very good, the fenders good except a few holes where turn signals were mounted (these trucks did not come with turn signals). Other than a small bolt hole on door (for a mirror), no bondo or bodywork was seen. What you see is what you get. Solid metal.
The motor is a 1965 5-bolt 289. It runs, drives and doesn’t smoke, but I don’t think the motor is that tight as the oil pressure drops pretty low on longer drives. The motor is the same code as the Cobra and mustang HP 289, but it is not the HP. I’m 99% the motor could be fixed by replacing the bottom bearings, or you could pull the motor and sell it for enough money to buy a replacement. These motors can go for a fair amount of money. Really a great motor but needs a bigger radiator.
The Koenig PTO works.
Brand new vintage looking Deep Lug mud tires with hard-to -find 16″ Willys wheels. over 1k in the wheels.
Has a later model heater that works well, but the install wasn’t the best.
the bed is straight, but has holes on the floor and isn’t the bed that originally came with the truck. The easy fix is to weld a later-model floor in place of the original, as you may never find a bed that hasn’t been abused hauling rock or firewood.
The tailgate is salvageable, but not the greatest. Still, like the bed, these things were workhorses, and nearly always abused on a ranch or farm. Straight tailgates with the “WO” (Willys-Overland) are hard to find.
Most of the glass and rubber, including the windshield are new. the windshield gasket alone costs over $300.
The brakes were redone just before I got the truck. Need bleeding and adjustment.
Steering is sketchy. Bushings and basic maintenance should make it drivable-BUT, if you haven’t had the pleasure of driving something this old, please understand these are a bitch to drive! This is a manly-man truck that takes skill and patience to drive. You do not want to commute to work everyday in it, and it is not safe to drive on the highway.
Bill of Sale only. Not stolen!”
2 Trucks Great Falls, MT **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
Seller has a couple parts trucks.
“the gray one is complete no rust and in dicent shape 2000 the green one is a parts truck 800 I have a spare super hurricane turns over has compression a t90 trans and a pto box”
1962 Truck Derrick City, PA $9,500
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9500.
(9/21/2017) Has an interesting look.
“1962 Willys set on Chevy chassis 305 ci. 700R4 trans.new suspension tires interior great everyday driver call for more info”
https://erie.craigslist.org/cto/d/willy-pickup/6353059063.html
1961 Truck North Bonneville, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Has a variety of updates.
“Chevy 383 stroker
New radiator, shroud and fan
New high output water pump
New MSD distributor
New pugs and wires
New brake booster and shoes
K&N air filter
Just rebuilt turbo 350 transmission
New front seal in transfer case
Optima yellow top
9 bolt rear
44 front with limited slip
Power steering and power brakes
Aluminum heads re-surfaced
Newer Nitto 37 M/T
Truck is fully bed coated
No Dents or Bad Rust
Street legal”
1960 Truck Hudson Valley, NY **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
“1960 Jeep Willy’s pick for sale. Antique truck, needs to be restored. Selling it as is. Best used for parts. 2000 Or best offer. Come grab it.”
1949 Truck Palm Beach, FL $8900
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/30/2017) Looks in good shape. Has a couple mods on the dash.
“49 WILLYS IN GREAT SHAPE. THIS TRUCK IS SOLID. A MUST SEE. LEAVE A MESSAGE AND I WILL GET BACK TO YOU.”
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/d/1949-willys-pickup-4×4/6291547648.html
1950 Truck JeepRod San Antonio, TX Make Offer
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/17/2016) Seller will entertain offers.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/classic-rat-rod/6293807380.html
“**One of a kind 1950 Jeep Willys Rat Rod**
I am selling my fully customized Jeep Willys Rat Rod which has reviewed a lot of attention. Below is a list of everything equipped on this beautiful pickup.
Motor:
-Chevy 350 bored 30 over with cam
-Aftermarket intake
-4 barrel Edelbrock Carburetor
-Electric water pump
-Electric Fan
-Aluminum Radiator
-Shorty Headers
-Custom Exhaust
-Fuel Cell
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1949 Truck Chico, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,500.
Nice looking truck.
“Original 4 cyl 134 L head overhauled in 2017. New wiring, New brakes, New Paint, New Clutch. Interior was restored in 2016. The original speedo works. Other gauges replaced with a new 3 gauge cluster for a more accurate reading. All original metal with no rust. Any other questions please call….. I do not need help selling.. No cashier checks, No paypal”
1960 Truck Driller Perryville, MO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
At first I thought this might be a Jeep-A-Drill setup, but if it is, it’s a stronger built, later version.
“1960 Willys Jeep Truck, 302 conversion, engine does not run. Original transmission, transfer case & differentials. Purchased new by DOT for core sample boring. Boring rig, bits and pump are on truck. Glass is fair, body is decent shape without large rusted areas. Frame is rusted. Clear Missouri title. Please do not text or email, call only.”
1950 Truck Denver, CO $9500
Needs work of some kind.
“1950 Willys Pick up. Buick V6, Turbo 350.
Original transfer case, axles and chassis. Original fenders and bed steps.
Spring over axle lift on 12-35-15 Tires. New windshield and window rubber.
Runs, Drives. Needs TLC.”
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1950-willys-jeep-pick-up/6328053086.html
1951 Truck Buffalo, NY **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
This one has rear duals.
“All I can say is it’s “INSANE” “BAGGED” sets on the frame when dropped, 1951 Willy’s Signed by Twiggy from Vegas Rat Rod …Pickup, 350-v8 with 2×4 setup, all Vintage Speed, New everything including Custom built frame. Turn-Key truck, Amazing stable with straight front axle & Dually Rear axle. 8-STACK exhaust. Neighbors will HATE you!Wife told me!!!!! Well I can’t print it! Give me a call. Will be sold before month end”
1951 Truck Hyden, KY **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.
“350 Chevy Motor, New Edelbrock Carburetor, New Clutch & Pressure Plate, New Radiator & Electric Fan, New Brakes & Brake Lines, New Gas Tank & Gas Lines, Original Transmission & Transfer Case, Original Rearends, New Exhaust and New Wiring Harness.
4-Wheel Drive Works Great!”
1951 Truck Atwater, OH $1800
Cool old fire department truck project.
“Complete xfire truck great truck for someone who is looking for a winter project. Lots of potential. Currently not in running condition.”
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/d/1951-willys-4×4-truck/6316790073.html
1952 Truck Cathlamet, WA $4000
This could be worth a look.
“1952 Jeep Willys. $4000 OBO. Will consider trade. Call Jeff for more information.”
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/1952-jeep-willys/6319369234.html
Year? Truck Hudson Valley, NY $500
Craig shared this one. Not clear how much value is here.
“I have a Willys truck cab rough shape and chassis very good shape, front axle gone through rear is the rare timken clamshell. Also have the trans and transfer case.”
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/d/willys-pickup/6312441009.html
1950 Truck Decatur, GA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Seems in good shape.
“3 speed 4wd with lots of torque! A real head turner!
NO TRADES WHATSOEVER
New tires
4wd works – low and high
F-Head Hurricane 4cyl
T90 3spd
Dana 18 transfer case
Tim Ken rear axle
Dana front axle
New clutch in parts box + records of $2500 in recent work. Solid body but not the best paint job. Covered putting/rust under rear window. If you can drive a tractor, you can drive this!”
1956 Truck Tucson, AZ $5000
Hasn’t run for 15 years.
“1956 Willys jeep pick-up 4×4 , $5000 obo, needs to be restored has been sitting and not running for around 15 years. The engine was rebuilt around 25 years ago and has about 300-500 miles on it.”
https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/56-willys-jeep-pick-up/6310657980.html
Trucks/Wagons/ Parts Navarre,OH $13,500
Seller wants to sell it all.
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-pickup-truckwagon-and/6275865589.html
“My interest have changed and I am going to part with all the Willys vehicles I have. Here is the list:
1959 Willys Jeep 4×4 pickup truck. This truck was stripped down to the bare frame. The cab was replaced with a cab from a 1956. All new braking system. New fuel system. 226 Hurricane six cylinder engine with a new Weber progressive two barrel carb. Three speed main trans two speed transfer case. Electric wipers. Four new Mastercraft tires. The truck drives nice. The body work remains to be done. The bed is junk but it does have the W/O tail gate. Clean Ohio title.
1950 Willys wagon. This is a two wheel drive car. It is from Arizona and is a rust free car except under the rubber mats where the floor is rusted. The four cylinder engine is locked up. Three on the tree with overdrive. The car is nearly 100 percent original and nearly 100 percent complete. Clean Ohio title.
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