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The weekend of March 25 & 26 is the Southwest Military Show in Mesa, Arizona. If you like plans and jeeps, this is a great place to be. As Joe points out below there will be more than a dozen jeeps and jeep-like vehicles.
Jerry forwarded this article from Massachusetts on a Jeep Wagoneer that’s been stuck in a collapsing shed by an unstable dune for forty years. Now, the property owners can finally remove it. I’m sure it’s in perfect shape, lol!
http://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20170219/jeep-buried-in-truro-dune-for-40-years-to-be-removed (if that link blocks you from reading the article, try this article.
PHOTO CREDIT: STEVE HEASLIP. Hard to see the jeep within the shed.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000.
(0215/2017) The floors appear to have been refurbed, but it looks like a solid rig.
“1952 CJ3 in great shape a complete head turner. I see a lot of these at shows and this one blows them away.
I’ve owned it for the last 5 years and it looks to have had a pretty good restoration about 10 years ago. Engine, body and all mechanical parts in great working order. Just had it serviced, completely greased, new battery and tuned up last summer. Has a tow bar, no rust and it runs perfect. Sits in a heated garage upstate. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“1948 Willys Jeep, last ran 1996. Will need total restoration. $1800.00
**SOLD** 1944 Willys Jeep Military- ford engine, has rust on body. Will need total restoration. $2800.00
**both are complete and have NC titles. ”
1944 MB:
1948 CJ-2A:
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/30/2017) Appears to have a replacement body.
“1952 U.S. Military M38 Jeep
302 Ford V8 Mild Build
Stick shift 4 speed Transmission and twin stick transfer case
This is a great running and driving Jeep. Originally a real U.S. Military Jeep. It has custom headers with leg burner exhaust. Power steering with a cooler. Remote Oil filter and cooler. Griffin radiator. Everything runs cool and has a external cooler.
It starts right up with the optima battery. Mallory ignition and box. Has a gear reduction starter. Ford 9 inch rear end with 5.38 gears and Detroit locker. Dana 44 front end 5.38 with disc brakes and Detroit locker as well. T18 4speed with first gear being 6.5 to 1 ratio. No overdrive but can drive on the highway fine. High-steer steering. SOA lift. Dual fuel tanks. 33 X12.50 R15 on real American racing wheels. Spare tire. Brake proportioning valve.
Full roll cage. Soft top (full) and bikini top. 2 sets of soft doors. Gm tilt steering column. Custom electric windshield wipers. Ramsey 6k winch. High lift jack. Has a hitch. CB antenna whip. On board air compressor.
I’m sure I’m forgetting a few things but I’m sure you get the idea. This baby is built and ready to go. Approximately 20k on the motor. You literally drive this thing anywhere. Tons of money has been invested plus time. Sacrifice at 7000.00. Current registration (tags) and clean title pink slip in hand.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5975568769.html
is that a ventilating windshield?
“1951 Willys Jeep body with original title. Vehicle is mounted on mid-1980’s chassis with both front and rear suspension/drive assemblies, no engine or transmission, frame has been sandblasted and painted black. A good project for someone with fabrication/mechanical skills. $1000.00 or best offer.”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/6010953001.html
Buy some or all.
“Jeep CJ2A / 3A frame w/ axels and leaf springs. Also Body has been modified the windshield frame has been molded into the tub and not able to lay down. Hood, grill, fenders.”
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/6010858657.html
It’s rough.
“Flat fender Willys jeep missing engine, not sure if year. Sold with a bill of sale. 1000.00 best offer. Was told it’s a civilian because of the tall hood.”
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/6009698327.html
Seller has MD Juan MB body kit for sale.
“I have a Willys MB body kit from MD Juan for sale. It is the body, hood, fenders, and windshield frame. Body says “willys” on back. Price is firm. Kits go for $3000+ on ebay, take a look. I need it gone, so am asking $500 less. Thanks.”
https://houston.craigslist.org/pts/6003689775.html
It’s a project.
https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6001242144.html
“Hello, I have four jeeps sitting in the garage to be finished, and one of the dusty projects has to go. This is a 1947 Willys Jeep that is NOT currently running but will not take much to get it there. Clean and clear Kansas title with a matching ID plate.
Issues:
-The jeep has run and driven recently with the previous owner, but it currently is not getting spark. The engine does turn with the starter/key and cranks and cranks and cranks, just no spark. So it is either the coil or the distributor rotor/points. From what I am seeing it looks like it needs a new distributor rebuild kit (points, cap, rotor) which is about $50. If it’s a coil that is about $35. But that’s just an educated guess
-It does not have active rust, but has had rust issues in the typical locations, but nothing that can’t be fixed. The floor under the tool box is gone (I usually weld or rivet some flat steel in), the front floors have been patched, and the bed has some holes that can be welded shut. Or just drive it the way it is, it is structurally very sound. Frame is strong. Continue reading
No pics provided. Either the year is wrong or it is a CJ-2A.
“Willys Jeep 1947 CJ3 Civilian
Restoration begun but not completed
Frame powder coated with front and rear axles, brake system, transmission, transfer case and drive shafts installed.
ALL NEW Parts include ($10,000 purchase cost)
Body tub, fenders, hood, and windshield frame
Transmission
Transfer Case
Brake system; lines, cylinders, shoes.
Spring shackles Front and rear
Shock absorbers
Motor (newly rebuilt)
Motor accessories; Distributor, water pump, carburetor, etc.
Exhaust ststem
Clutch, pressure plate, disk, throwout bearing
2 new steel wheels and tires (Front)
Many additional parts including a Steel top with doors”
No pics provided.
“For sale jeep willys parts only no title. 800.00 OBO”
https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/5989132927.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
(11/06/2016) The windshield is missing glass. It looks like the windshield and cowl have been worked on.
“nice clean willys..runs great,
no mechanical issues
.running,
registerted
new winch
new seats
on board air system
full tune up
disc brakes in front
braided lines
up graded carb
the list goes on…….
.i recently bought this 54 willys for a hunting rig.its great.im selling it because I need a quad to get where I want to go…..only trades welcome are 4×4 quad.450 or bigger with no issues in the same price range”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4999
(02/01/2017) Looks in good shape.
“Up for sale is what I believe to be a model year 1943 Willys MB jeep body. I took it apart about 30 years ago as it was on a GPW Ford frame. It is original and in excellent condition for a 70+ year old, mass produced combat vehicle for the government. These were never made to be like a Porsche and had dents and scratches on delivery. Please note there is a puncture hole above the airfilter mounting bracket at the transition to the cowl. It looks like a small forklift fork hit it, but I don’t know. The rear floor (cargo area) was replaced when I got it.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $900.
(01/31/2017) It’s a project.
“1946 willy’s jeep project.
44 rear end
35 front end
Locking hubs
Good windshield frame”
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/pts/6011064647.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/20/2016) Looks like a good price.
“1953 CJ-3-B High Hood
HP302 Ford
T-10 Borg Warner 4 Speed
Warn overdrive
4 Wheel Disc brakes
Saginaw Steering
8000 pound Ramsey winch
Full roll cage
Directional Pro Comp Tires
Full K-Line top
Tow bar”
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/6009659630.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
“Clear title. Price is firm, I’m selling this for a friend named Barry. He inherited this after his father passed away. It’s a Ford GPW.
Date of delivery 3-3-43
Serial #100328 (matching frame and body)
Engine is MB225042 with the correct T84 tranny.
Barry states the Jeep hasn’t been ran in 3 years. Body has some bondo but is overall in pretty good shape. For $300 extra includes a brand new canvas top in the box from Surplus City Jeep Parts in CA.”
Looks solid.
“Okay, you’ve decided you want a classic Military Jeep but you don’t want to pay restored or Family Heirloom prices…
You’ve looked for a long time (off and on) but you just can’t quite put yourself in the right frame of mind with the right Jeep that fits your tight budget. You need to ask yourself, “Am I able to accept something that I can fix and or restore while I’m using it ?” or “Do I need to pay more for one that is all done?”. Most Flat Fender “wannabees” tend to be in the $5,000 to $12,000 range for a “Useable Driver” that doesn’t have major rust or body damage.
Here it is! It’s a “Runner Driver” that looks and acts the part. Granted, …it’s not perfect, but it really is better than most you’ve seen and it’s at a reasonable price.
The Jeep has an out of state Wisconsin title so you need to bring it up to date in the state of California.
Originally the Jeep cost over $11,000 so our loss is your gain. You better not pass on this one because it won’t last at this price.
The engine runs good and doesn’t smoke but the compression numbers are tired but not out of the game. Probably could use a valve adjustment, one valve taps when cold but diminishes as it warms up.”
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/6006675119.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
(12/15/2016) Has a fiberglass body.
“For sale 1947 Willeys Overland Jeep 4×4 original with parts no motor !must build. have two motors and many parts. Excellent restored condition just needs a motor. A 1970 Jeep Commando with a Buick v6 , extra T10 trany, cluch plates , bellhousing etra Buick v6 block and heads . original 47 oil bath aircleaner. and many other parts go with it.
The Red willey”s jeep has been restored frame up no rust out! Super Solid 2 battery trays , Fiberglass body,New wiring harness, tachometer, front Conifer brush guard , halogen Boash headlamps, offroad flood lamps 12v DC chargering ports storage ammo box , 6 point roll cage, Rancho 5000 shocks , ranch front stabilizer shock, 32x 10.5/15 tires new now 10 years old. Original front windsheld , original hood and Id tags. Clean title.”
Seth found this one. Not a jeep, but looks fun to me. Maybe it could pull a jeep? And, for you Bonanza fans out there, at one time this reportedly transported actors. You can see some other cars from the collection for sale here: http://www.papastoyscarcollection.com/–available-vehicles-for-sale.html. I looked through a number of photos on the site, but didn’t spot any jeeps.
“Small Block V8/ Powr Steering and Breaks/ Manual Transmission/ 6 cylinder
This car was used on the set of Bonanza to transport the actors. Great condition and a fun ride! Contact me for more information and additional pictures! We are selling it to downsize a private collection in Cornelius, Oregon. This would be incredible for winery tours in the area!
A little about the family collection:
This car is a part of the Papa’s Toys Car Collection located in Cornelius, Oregon. Started by John and Susan Davis in the 1980s, it was once of the largest collections in the Pacific Northwest of 180 street rods, classics, customs, race cars, and special interest vehicles ranging from the years 1922-1982. The collection is open to the public once a year where 100% proceeds go to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Our last show in May of 2016 raised $22,000 in a single day and over 700 other hot rods showed up to enjoy the day. Not a single car has ever been sold from the collection until March 2016 when Susan decided it was time to downsize the collection and to a more manageable number and let other people enjoy the cars. We decided to sell 124 cars from the collection and have sold 77 of that already to excited locals in the Portland area and around the United States. We are keeping about 50 cars and though we won’t have our large show once a year, we are discussing having a few smaller shows throughout the summer.”
https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/5988305680.html
Runs.
“runs, good driveline. hasn’t been driven in a couple/3 years
No Trades. don’t need help selling.
Regional only”
https://fortsmith.craigslist.org/cto/6002929710.html
Only the one pic, but looks promising.
“Great condition Korean War Jeep.
Contact me with questions.
Make an offer”
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/6003927789.html
UPDATE: Pics now provided.
Paul’s selling his jeep.
“1948 CJ2a Willys Jeep. Original Go Devil engine, transmission and Dana 44 rear end. Converted to 12v but with generator instead of alternator. Best body I have ever seen.
Set up to appear as 1945 MB.
Roll bar easy to remove but set up to receive flags and Browning Machine Gun not included. Non standard rear seat.
Tires P235/75R15 and rims non standard for military vehicle.
Runs great, no issues, sold as is. Clean Arizona title. Located in Quartzsite, Arizona.
$8,400 cash, firm.”
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/6006082349.html
Looks to be a Porter & Reed top.
“Project Willys. Been in a barn for 35yrs. No title.”
https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/6010187048.html
Parts/Project.
“I have a 1953 Jeep Willys CJ-3B that I need to sell. It is rough but I am sure someone could bring it back from the dead. It has a few issues.
1. No title. It has a New Mexico Plate last tagged in 1984.
2. No VIN plate. ( VIN can be found on the frame)
3. No hood, radiator or grill, tailgate, outer fenders windshield, The PO decorated his garage with all of the good stuff.
4. Big hole in the engine block. (see pic, good carnage)
5. I need to keep the wheels and tires. The PO wants them back
6. The tub appears to be a lost cause. lots of rust, holes.
This is basically a frame, axles, trans, tranfer case and suspension.
<<<<<<<<<<<< BRING A TRAILER >>>>>>>>>>>>>>”
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/6009621891.html
