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Not a bad price for 5 w/ tires.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/d/san-jose-kh-willys-wheels-5×55/7597305530.html
“5 15″ Kelsey Hayes wheels with tubes off my CJ2A. These are getting harder to find. I would keep them but they don’t fit my application. Only 4 pictured but I have a set of 5.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $500.
It runs.
“Willys flathead 4 cyclender runs great. Came out of a 1952 hobart welder generator. $500 obo.”
Maybe someone can use this?
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/pts/d/pacifica-willys-wagon-jump-seat/7598007749.html
“Jump Seat/ smaller size folding seat back
Rough condition, been sitting out in the weather, frame decent, padding, springs, upholstery all Rough. These are very hard to come by, and if you have a Willys Wagon, great to have.
Cash only. Reply by CL email only. I will not respond quickly, but will respect your time when it’s time to meet to complete Sale.”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/arroyo-grande-49-willy-jeep/7598600064.html
“This Jeep has been sitting a long time it is in not good condition I hate to see it rot away if someone is interested to give me an offer please give me a call I am in Arroyo grande behind Lopez Lake”
Seems worth a look.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/lakewood-m38a1-jeeps/7589843623.html
“2 Jeeps with enough parts to build one with extras. Both have a titles. Full arctic top with original wooden doors, winch, Body on the complete jeep is rough and probably not usable except for parts. It’s still 24 volt and is basically complete as shown. Everything pictured plus tons that has been in dry storage for Atleast 20 years. Included but not pictured is an extra usable long block, several transmissions, several transfer cases, rebuilt front and rear axles, gauges, steering parts, rear seat, pedals, and tons of misc This is all the pictures I have and I will not dig individual parts out of storage to take more. This is a project I will never get to. $1500 for everything must take all.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/08/2022) This flattie with what looks to be a replacement body has some Dec 1941 data tags.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1061683957846683
“1941 Willys Jeep
Stock
4 cyl flathead
Manual over drive
Bigger drum brakes
Carb rebuilt in 2018
Bimini top and Full leather top with doors
Warn winch”
UPDATE: This was originally published Aug 30, 2013.
Famous barnstormer and racing pilot Roscoe Turner endorsed the jeep in this 1946 letter.
This military-appearing parade may be a part of the state fair. That’s the only thing I can think of when the card references “fair day”.
View all the information on eBay
“Rocky Ford CO Street Scene Main Street Signs Downtown Old Jeep Vtg Postcard View
Original, vintage item.
Standard size, measures about 3.5″ x 5.5″ or a little smaller.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.
Looks like a good build.
“Very nicely built jeep everything on this is new it’s in perfect condition. Corvette 327 top loader 3 speed transmission shortened danna 44 front an rear with lockers. You will not find a nicer cleaner Willy’s jeep. There is not one part of this jeep that’s not painted or powder coated. No leaks entire underneath is painted and spotless. I do need help selling. only trade I may consider would be for another jeep. A nice cj7 or Lj Rubicon.”
Possible former Ambulance or Mobile Video Unit? No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1924927004526748
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/18/2023) This one has a studebaker engine.
https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/boise-1946-willys-cj2a-jeep/7589119361.html
“46 willys CJ2a with a 57 Studebaker 289 v8 amazing mechanical condition, new tires and no rust. This is tons of fun and a piece of history. Very first year of the civilian jeep.”
May be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1694970717567728
“1951 Willys cj3a. Has Buick v6. Runs and drives. Body is straight but has some rust on bottom of tub. Could use a tune up as well. In pretty good shape for 72 years old. $5000obo.”
It’s a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1675235619595965
“1953 Willys cj3b high Hood project 4.3l Chevy with Edelbrock intake, brand new HEI and brand new quick fuel carburetor, 150 psi compression in all cylinders and turns over freely on the starter. It will run it just needs the distributor hooked up in the carburetor put on. Adapted to 3-speed with Warn Overdrive. 5 32×11.50×15 super swamper radials in great shape, 4-in lift (still spring under axle), power front disc brake conversion, steering conversion, swinging pedals conversion with hydraulic clutch, flaming river steering column, PRP suspension seats, full cage, canvas safari top, new/uncut dash panel, dual poly gas tanks, there is a battery tray and some other miscellaneous parts. I also have rear paddles on Wheels and front sand tires with no wheels but I can throw in with the right deal. Just needs to be put back together and a few things finished up. There is no wiring. This will be a super solid neat old Jeep with just a little bit of work finishing it however you like”
Runs and drives.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/882110509737904
“1949 Willys Jeep halfway through restoration. Only driven 95 miles. It clearly needs body work but it drives. We rebuilt the engine, installed new brakes, and a new fuel line in 2019. It might have 25 miles since then. I haven’t had time to mess with it so the battery is dead. It needs either a trickle charge, new battery, or just to be trailered. My dad has the title. It is his so make an offer and I’ll relay it to him.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/03/2023) This project sports a Koenig hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5796614010437193
1946 Willys CJ 2A Engine and transmission need to be installed. Grill and miscellaneous parts included.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3200.
(02/13/2023) It has no registration. Has an f-head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/580985343891680
” have owned this jeep since late 2013. It’s been garage kept. When I got it it had a blown f134 motor installed and sat until 2020 when I installed an other motor in. I found the t90 to be bad and had installed a running working t84 from a military mb. It’s running driving and braking. I did have a Holley 1904 carb on and installed a wanna be version. I seems to a little lean when it warms up. So needs to have vacuum lines looked at and PVC valve hooked up. I will be taking front windshield for my gpw. And I can provide a very rough 43 windshield but frame is good. It does not have any registration as it drove around my ranch with no intention of being on road. It has no data plates or license on frame or tub. Will come with the soft top as I really want to keep for my 43, but if the price is low for pick up I will remove top and all mounting hardware. Has no title or pink slip. Asking 3800 obo as a perfect ranch jeep or good start to someone’s rusted out tub.”
Here’s an odd one.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/724066332628660
“Aluminum body . Handmade frame with VW 1600 engine. Very unique car one of a kind. Runs good. Front storage. Good tires.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6750.
(01/05/2023) This is one of Rob’s former racers. I believe that’s a Bobcat body.
“Anyone interested in getting into the short 8 class of pnw4wda racing? I’m posting this up for a buddy, it used to be our family racer for many seasons While it’s been a few seasons since it was ours, it’s had a couple upgrades, and is for the most part turn key ready for next season. Comes with a spare fiberglass body and a pile of spare parts. Engine is 500 ish horsepower mostly Brodix full roller 327,top loader side shift 4 speed manual transmission, 20 transfer case, 44 differentials front and rear Current owners have moved up to a slightly more family friendly medium rig. If interested, send me a message and I’ll get you in touch with Brad.”
Project or parts?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/586518423343914
“1948 Willys CJ 2A I have the windshield and a few other parts windshield needs glass. ”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/13/2023) There’s not much “44” left in this modified flattie.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/498154759167762
“modified1944 runs and drives 33 tire good shock worn winch v 6 buick upgraded axles full role bar tilt needs the finishing touch make it your”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.
(01/11/2023) This is an odd one. It’s listed as a 1967, but looks to be early 50s.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/522959189819291
“1967 Jeep Willys Dragon. Great for someone who likes projects. I do not have more pictures and I am unable to get them due to not having immediate access.. if you want to see it you can make an appointment and my husband can meet you. Bought it as a project but I don’t have the time or money to put into it. Does not have an engine in it.. no title only bill of sale. I also bought an Diesel engine that has the transmission which I was going to adapt to the Jeep. But ended up not doing it. Selling separately Jeep selling for $3,500 Engine with transmission selling for $2,500”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.
It lacks some polish, but looks rust free. It does not run.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/628024865531849
“This is a original 1948 Willys (Jeep) Overland Panel van, a ex-flower delivery wagon that was restored in Las Vegas some 30 years ago. It is a solid metal truck with a huge 1968 289 Ford Mustangs engine and tranny with Edlebrock component ad ons. Auto-trans, no power steering or brakes. Never registered in the 17 years I’ve had it, the project is beyond Me now. NOT RUNNING. A real gear head who wants the twin side pipes roaring under his feet NEEDS THIS. Custom bed in back, removable with ease, all matching interior with a few extra parts and original California yellow plate to match front and back!”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/09/2023) I think the seller’s reference to “Rare 2 gear transfer case” is actually the Warn OD.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/579446177391101
“1946 Willy’s CJ2A – Fully restored nut to bolt restoration; any panels that needed to be replaced were swapped from a donor car of same year & model – 100 miles since rebuild the rest of the time it’s been stored in a climate controlled storage facility (Facebook won’t let you list anything with under 300 miles hence the discrepancy above) – Rare 2 gear transfer case – Comes with poles for canvas top but not with canvas Price – $16,500”
Unclear how much value is here. No description was provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/744185007422769/
Thanks to Chris for publishing this information on a Facebook post … It appears I will be buying from him a set of model F-28 Free-Lock hubs sold by Dualmatic. These NOS Free-Lock hubs included documentation stating that by December of 1973 Free-Lock had become a “Quality Division” of Dualmatic Products Company.
So, I believe this confirms that Free-Lock was acquired by Dualmatic, so now the questions are 1) when did this happen and 2) why didn’t Dualmatic use the branding sooner than circa 1970 (there was a gap between the end of Free-Lock in 1959 and the re-emergence of the brand circa late 1960s or early 1970s).
This document suggests there were seven different models of Free-Lock hubs, which may explain why we have seen several different types of later-model Free-Lock hub styles. Given the emphasis on “A Quality Division”, this document *might* hint that Dualmatic was using the Free-Lock brand as a premium hub, perhaps hoping to clear more profit from them?
The fact that the top of the hub shows no branding suggests these instructions were intended to be distributed across multiple brands of Dualmatic-built hubs.
The date of the newspaper used to wrap the hubs is December 4, 1973:
