Who wants to see just what’s under those side panels?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/727732281102094/
“1968 Jeep Camando, V-6, runs and drives great”
1968 “Woody” Jeepster Commando Fremont, WI $5300
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1951 Jeepster Live Oak, FL $8500
UPDATE: Back up for sale.
(12/29/2017) Isn’t this just a little different? It’s sitting on a CJ-5 chassis.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/171228887663624/
“1951 Custom Willys Jeepster Woody. Jeepster front body on 1974 CJ5 4×4 with custom woody back. Std. transmission 3 spd., 4.2 6 cyl. engine. 20″ extended frame. Runs good. Needs new tires and windshield wiper motor. Many new parts.”
1950 CJ-3A Stoughton, MA $1600
UPDATE: Still AVailable.
(10/03/2019) Includes a plow. Has some wood sides that I imagine are covering a rough body.
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/pts/d/stoughton-jeep-willys/7121521840.html
“1950 Jeep CJ3A – have plow also.
Was my project but moving soon.
Wood on sides (see pictures).
Not started in some time.
Complete. Unmodified original.”
1951 Photo of CJ-2A w/ Wood Hardtop
UPDATE: Rather than a V-7, this might be a Woodie Top.
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Originally posted 04/09/2020:
John spotted this CJ-2A in a Westchester, NY, local history book. As he read through it, he spotted the jeep with it’s unusual hardtop. He was wondering if I knew what it was. (is that possibly the Yorktown Heights train station?)
My best guess is that it is a modified V-7 Body Works hardtop (modified on the lower door along with the front corner extension that appears to go down to the step). Here are some links and photos for comparison:
V-7 hardtop http://www.ewillys.com/2013/04/28/v-7-body-works-out-of-chicago/ which first went on sale in 1948, so the timeline works.
These two tops look to be V-7 tops:
http://www.ewillys.com/2016/07/12/cj-2a-custom-wood-top-sullivan-pa-ebay/:
http://www.ewillys.com/2013/08/17/1964-usaf-photo-cj-3a-with-body-v7-works-top/
These two links have characteristics of Woodie Tops:
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/08/10/letter-about-woodies-by-station-wagons-inc-on-ebay/
http://www.ewillys.com/2017/02/12/1946-cj-2a-yuma-az-ebay/:
Odd Tops in Argentina
1974 CJ-5 Fulton, NY $2000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000.
(01/20/2020) Runs and plows.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1043158436040498/
“1974 Jeep CJ5 rebuilt straight 6 cylinder 4×4 new aluminum radiator runs good 7.5 ft Meyers plow electric over hydraulic will push snow all day long no title”
Barrett-Jackson Jeeps at Scottsdale 2020
Several Jeeps are being auctions at this year’s Barrett-Jackson event in Scottsdale. The first few have yet to be auctioned, but some of the latter listed have already been auctioned. The CJ-2A’s price was particularly obscene.
1. 1957 FC-170:
1957 Jeep FC150 4X4 with a 134.2ci 4-cylinder Hurricane engine and a 3-speed manual transmission. It features a deluxe interior, USB port and a power plug. This Jeep received a frame-off restoration.
2. 1957 Custom FC-170:
Lot #1559.1 – This is a 1957 Jeep Willys that has received many modifications. A modern Chevrolet V6 engine with a 3-speed automatic transmission and conventional differential converts this former off-road vehicle to a highway cruiser. The FC stands for Forward Control. It was produced by Willys Motors, later named Kaiser Jeep from 1956-65. A very neat custom interior finishes off a great truck. It includes a former M101 military-style trailer. It features chrome gas cans and its own parking brake. Both truck and trailer are painted in Mercedes-Benz Andorite Gray.
3. 1960 CJ-5 Wood Body (here’s a previous link for this one):
Powered by a 4-cylinder engine with a manual transmission. Completely custom-built with maple and cherry wood; 1-inch-thick wood glued and screwed every 4-inches and covered in 10 coats of varnish. **SOLD ON BONDED TITLE** **TITLE IN TRANSIT**
4. 1960 Truck:
This 1960 Willys Custom 4×4 pickup underwent a frame-off restoration documented with photos. It’s powered by a 350ci V8 engine backed by a Turbo 400 3-speed automatic transmission. This custom pickup features front disc brakes, power steering, Scout front axle, 3/4 ton rear end and Rough Country suspension. This solid California Willys pickup was completely stripped down and disassembled for paint. Its exterior was professionally painted in Viper Red paint, while the pickup bed and underside of the body were given a red-tint LizardSkin coating. The exterior features Smittybilt front and rear bumpers, custom Fuel Wheels and brand-new Renegade all-terrain tires.
1946 CJ-2A Columbus, IN $6000
This has a variety of fixes.
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/d/elizabethtown-1946-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7009118829.html
“Good condition with original drive train. Runs great. Also have a matching trailer for $2000”
1960 DJ-3A Cleveland, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
This appears to be a DJ-3A with the slanted opening. I wonder how much weight that wood adds. The rear fuel inlet is not longer in the back, so I wonder how you fill it with fuel (maybe it’s just sitting in the rear?).
“1960 Custom Willy’s JEEP. Multiple award winner and one of a kind. You will never see another like it at any car show. Body panels covered in wood and done with great care by a master wood worker. Custom interior with lots of wood trim. New lay down windshield.
Original engine (4-cylinder willy’s), column shift transmission, 2 wheel drive, new brakes including master cylinder and wheel cylinders, good tires, dolphin gauges, runs and drives. Clear TX title, antique plates can be issued from the state.”
Jeep w/Top in Europe
The writing on this photo indicates this jeep with a wood top was located in Europe. It was odd enough I thought I’d buy the photo, which was on eBay.
1961 Wagon Afton, MN $2750
This has a ‘woody’ feel to it. Most likely it covers the rust.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/d/afton-1961-willys-wagon/6896004594.html
“1961 Willys Woody Wagon. Runs, new front brakes, front wheel bearings & seals. 226 Hurricane flathead 6 runs, 4 WD works great. 3 speed manual, hi-low t-case. Front floors rusted out, otherwise solid. Moving and downsizing. Hate to see it go. Clear title.”
1960 Wood CJ-5ish Jeep Medina, OH **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Price now $10,000 (and old pics back up). This was for sale back in 2015 You can see a very similar 1966 CJ-5 posted at Cherrybronco.com.
“Custom 1960 Willy’s Jeep. One of a Kind. Will Consider trades of equal value.”
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1948 Popular Homecraft’s Wander Wagon Junior
March 29, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features, Magazine, Willys Wagons, Wood bodies • TAGS: Extended, Odd Body.
UPDATE: The complete set of plans for the Wander Wagon is shown below. Previously, I’d only had the first part of the build scanned.
In 1948 Popular Homecraft Magazine did a two article series on the construction of a home built Jeep Station Wagon. The name for the custom wagon was the Wander Wagon Junior. The project was shared with readers over two issues, the 1948 Jan-Feb issue and the 1948 Mar-Apr issue. I was finally able to locate a copy of the Mar-Apr issue, so now the full build is shown below.
PART I: January-February 1948 issue:
1949? CJ-2A Las Vegas, NV **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,500.
Interesting custom top.
“1949 Willys CJ2A, 4 cylinder Chevy nova 153 ci, 100 hp, with overdrive. excellent body, new paint, new wiring, new heater/ blue tooth radio, custom made topper. Tilt wheel, new hood and tailgate on order. Runs and drives beautiful. $18,500 or BEST offer,
Located in Las Vegas.”
1949 Truck Nashville, TN $16,500
A little different truck.
https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-willys-jeep-truck-custom/6609345539.html
“1949 WILLYS TRUCK
VERY SOLID
RESTORATION COMPLETED IN 2017
CHEVROLET 350 WITH ORIGINAL WILLYS 3 SPEED TRANSMISSION
All of the 4-wheel drive is still there, but the front drive shaft has been removed. I suspect because there is late model rear end installed. 4 x 4 drive shaft is included.
BUILT 350
EDELBROCK INTAKE
EDELBROCK CARB
WILWOOD POWER BRAKES
POWER STEERING
ALL NEW WEATHER SEALS
DEFENDER SPRAYED BEDLINER
CUSTOM BLACK WALNUT BOX WITH CEDAR SLAB LID (GAS AND BATTERY)
CUSTOM CEDAR SIDE PANELS”
1950 Wagon Bellingham, WA $8300
Has a variety of updates.
https://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/d/1950-willys-woody-wagon/6531461422.html
“1950 Willys Woody Wagon mounted on a Toyota PU with 2.2 engine. Classic looks with modern Toyota dependability. Collector Plates.”
1946 CJ-2A Oriskany, NY **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(10/29/2016) This has a funky hardtop (and a flat tire).
“1946 Jeep Willys CJ-2A, perfect winter project for restoration. Extra parts including: motor, trans and other parts included, see pictures. ”
1946 CJ-2A Onalaska, MN $10,200
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/12/2107) Includes some custom woodwork.
“Bumper to bumper this vehicle is new! This was a great winter project now it has to go, I am moving and out of room…Everything is either new or rebuilt..”Go Devil” 4 cylinder complete overhaul, radiator, brake drums,shoes and lines, shocks, tires, starter, wire harness, exhaust system, signal lights, seats, steering wheel, gas tank, gauges, seat belts, custom oak rails, interior panels and rear wood seats.The list goes on! I have the build sheets for part”
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/d/1946-cj-2a-willys/6361650578.html
1953 Woody Station Wagon Prototype Osprey, FL $39,000
This is a unique vehicle.
“1953 Willys Overland. Factory prototype. F head six cylinder. Right hand drive. This is the only one.”
https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-one-of-kind-prototype/6361551832.html
Custom Built Woody on Jeep Chassis
September 3, 2017 • CATEGORIES: Features, Magazine, Sedan-jeep, Wood bodies • TAGS: Hardtop, Popular-Science.
The February 1948 issue of Popular Science included a small blurb about this custom wood jeep out of Seattle built on a WW2 chassis.
1951 CJ-3A Kalkaska, MI $5500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/05/2017) Craig found this unique wooden bodied 3A. The seller has a sense of humor, calling the jeep “Termite’s Delight”.
“Take a look at this 1951 four-wheel drive Willy’s Jeep! Custom designed handcrafted wood body. Great show vehicle. Vehicle specs: 134 c.u. flat head, 4 cylinder engine. Runs good. Comes with canvas top and side doors. Also comes with a six foot steel plow, electric winch operated. Clean title.”
https://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/6152631443.html
Wood Hardtop Redding, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $125.
Bill spotted this wood hardtop. The side windows flip down. Looks well-built.
“CUSTOM MADE WOOD (W/ CANVAS) WILLY’S JEEP TOP/COVER NEEDS SOME REPAIR FOR RETROFITTING YOUR VINTAGE JEEP! ATTENTION SURFERS ! AND DEER HUNTERS !!!”
1946 CJ-2A Buena Vista, CO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8800.
(Description from 08/23/2016) 1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A with too may extras to mention but I’ll give it a try. Totally ready for your most severe rock crawling expedition. Engine V6 225 with Isky cam, adjustable oil pressure, oversize pistons (.040 over), Holley Avenger Carburator Dyno-tuned. On board air for ARB’s and tire inflation. Transmission 4 speed T18 with 6.28 low gear. Transfer Case D300 from 1981 IH scout (texas bolt pattern) 4:1 gear conversion.
CJ-2A Custom Wood Top Sullivan, PA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. This may have a V-7 Hardtop.
Dan spotted this unusual wooden hardtop for sale. Great piece!
View all the information on eBay
“Here’s something one won’t see on eBay every day…….This is a custom-made wooden roof assembly that fits a Willys CJ2-A civilian jeep of the immediate post-WW2 era. The story I have heard most of my life is that a neighbor of ours purchased a new 1948 CJ2-A and, after a few years, wanted something more stylish than the canvass top that had come with it. He commissioned a local furniture-maker, whose name is long lost to the ages, to design and construct this wooden “station wagon”-like roof assembly.
My late father bought the jeep with both tops in 1968 and stored the wooden roof on the second floor of his garage for many years. Around 1980 he sold the jeep, but he kept the wooden top. Fast forward to approx 2000, when I bought a haggard CJ2-A from a co-worker. Since it had no roof, installed the wooden one. The pictures seen with this auction show the wooden roof still perched on my red Jeep. It is possible this roof may fit the CJ3A with flathead engine and maybe even a WW2 military jeep, but I have NO experience with either model and can only say for certain that it will fit a CJ2-A…… Continue reading
1945 MB Woody Northfield, MA $40,000
Glenn spotted this on Hemmings. I looked for a similar example from a brochure and magazine, but didn’t located one. The closed ting I found was the Baby-Jeep-Duriez from France.
“1945 Willy MB Woody Wagon. Frame off restoration, original drive train, wood body is copy of the original. Unique, one of ??, turns heads. Shriners?”
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/willys/mb/1826259.html?refer=news
