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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Glenn spotted this one.
“I have a 53 Willys wagon in parts body has a lot of rust I have a pink slip license plates paperwork current registration not looking for trades make me a reasonable offer”
Looks like a good price. It’s been cleaned up.
“Hello all,
* PHOTOS ARE FROM BEFORE I BLASTED IT! LOOKS MUCH BETTER NOW! JUST HAVENT TAKEN NEW PICTURES YET
GET READY FOR A HARD WINTER! I have a 7″2″ Meyers snow plow that came off a 1949 Jeep CJ3A for sale or trade! Plow is solid besides a few small holes, would be a simple patch weld repair, or just resurface completely. I have blasted the plow and thrown a coat of primer on and painted with miracle paint.
Your getting the complete plow package with the pump. $250 or trade!”
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/5950755077.html
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $2000.
(10/27/2016) It’s a project.
“Selling my 1948 Willys CJ-2A Jeep. It has the original L134 flathead 4 and runs strong. Also original T90 3 spd and dana 18 transfer case. The trans is currently out and I’m rebuilding it and possibly the transfer case. So as of this typing it doesn’t run. but when that rebuild is done it will run and drive and price will go up. I have all the stuff to rebuild it with so if you buy it it is all ready to work on. also has factory rear pto. that’s locked up but should be easy fix. 4wd works good high and low gear. Steering box is sloppy, front end wobbles pretty good up around 30mph. tires hold air and ive drove on them about 20 miles but will need replaced.I made the wooden braket to mount two swivel style boat seats in, which are very comfortable. it is just in with screws so if you want to take it off you can. the seats aren’t included. I do have gauges and fenders. This little jeep is loads of fun to drive on and offroad and would make a good downtown cruiser or hunting/farm vehicle.
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Leigh shared some pics and information from his visit to the Gippsland Vehicle Collection in Maffra, Victoria, Australia, which is about an hour or so east of Melbourne.
He writes, “The first photo shows a 1956 (this could be earlier due to shipping/conversion times) Willys 6-226 Truck. Fifteen vehicles with this configuration were introduced into the Country Fire Authority (Victoria) that year. The 6-226 was fitted with a BSA 17 LP Pump and 180 gallon (800 lit) tank.
At the time, the Willys was the only small four wheel drive truck capable of carrying a water tank of this size, however even with an output of 105 hp (70 kw) it struggled in steep country with its relatively high first gear. On loan from the Fire Services Museum of Victoria http://fsmv.net.au/
Next is a 1943 Ford GPW depicting a vehicle from the 234th Medical Co. of the 4th marine Div. that served in the Pacific during WW2.
This is a Ford GPA with Australian Army Markings.
UPDATE: Thanks to Brett, I’ve added some photos of a later model General Supply V4 (possibly a Ford V4) at the bottom of the post.
Rick Webb shared what he knows about the history of General Supply Compressors & Hesse Compressors. His father Paul Webb played a principle role in the compressor’s development. I’ve included pics below to show how much alike they looked.
For reference, this is a General Supply GS-250 Compressor powered by an L-head. More pics here:
Contrast the one above with this one, a Hesse Horney Compressor powered by an L-head. More pics here:
Rick began, After reading information on youtube and the forums it seems as though there are a lot of questions concerning the hesse hornet and the gs-260 air compressors.I don’t claim to have all the answers however I can shed some light on the development of these units.
My father, Paul Web, lost his dad at the young age of 24 and took a job at the General Supply and Leasing Company in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1951 as a delivery driver. A division of the McDowell Tire Company, General Supply sold tire changing equipment.
When he took the job he met a man by the name of Dick Roberts who was an engineer. They soon hired a man with the last name of Simes (pronounced “Sims”) whose first name I do not recall.Simes was from Arkansas and was a self taught mechanic. He could not read or write, so they taught him to sign his name so he could cash his paycheck. He never used a torque wrench; however when his engines were tested his torque specs were spot on. Continue reading
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9845.
(10/17/2013) “1957 Jeep Willys Manual Transmission, Good Upholstery, Excellent Tires, Runs Like a Champion…Don’t Miss it! 52,989Address: View our website: www.springvalleyautosales.net.
Craig spotted this truck. It has restoration potential, but isn’t exactly listed at a project price.
“1948 original pickup truck barn find in Missouri
4 wheel drive
Missouri truck very little rust. Was a 3 on a tree converted to a 4 spd. Have clear title. Great for restoration. Dash board all intact. some glass broken split front window. Asking $6000.00”
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/5958403770.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/31/2016) Has a ventilating windshield. No other photos posted.
“1958 Willys Jeep for sale $3000.00 OBO”
http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/5944562244.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/04/2017) The engine smokes a bit.
“OH VALVE ENGINE – RUNS & DRIVES GOOD (LIGHT SMOKE) BRAKES GOOD – TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GOOD . NEW STARTER”
http://brunswick.craigslist.org/cto/5943637454.html
Not sure how much value is here, but the body may be solid.
“1948 willys jeep.
Small block conversion. No motor, I have a manual trans and Dana 18 transfer case.
Dana 44 front axle and Corp 10 bolt rear. 6 lug axles and bfg 35×12.50 tires black 15″wheels.
This is a project that I built and disassembled. No trades”
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/5956035353.html
Tim thought someone might be able to use this behind their jeep.
“Hey I got this thing as a little project did some work to it and now it’s time to upgrade as I need something bigger. Looking to get $200. It has new lights and wiring, just put on a new plywood deck over the metal one (easier to slide stuff in and out) and I got a sweet truck cap for it too which must go with it. It’s been painted and has 6 lug wheels and 6 leaf springs on it (was a former military trailer, pretty solid) Not looking for trades, no title and will sell for more in the spring. ”
https://capecod.craigslist.org/tro/5950033756.html
This Any Time, Any Where, Any Job Jeep Family brochure is undated. Given the Maverick show reference, I’d guess this is 1959 or 1960.
Note the caption’s name for the jeep is peep. The name jeep is assigned to the far right Command Car.
“1943 Press Photo Ft Knox KY armored 14 ton truck, all purpose car & a jeep. This is an original press photo. Photo measures 8.5 x 6.75inches. Photo is dated 05-21-1943.”
View all the information on eBay
Runs and drives.
“1956 Jeep Willys P/U Truck.
Little rust nothing bad. Runs and drives but by no means a daily driver. Selling as is.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/5958256668.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
No good pics of the whole thing, but has potential.
“1958 Willies Wagon, I am the 3rd owner, been kept in a garage or in storage. In great condition mechanically, engine runs like a top and all lights work. No rust but it does need some TLC which I just don’t have the time for.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500
Looks like it has an extra cross member under the grille.
“Selling my 1943 ford gpw ww2 army jeep with bantam 1/4 ton 2 wheel trailer this vehicle is in great condition and in fully drivable condition rebuilt flathead 4 cyl motor and fresh rebuilt starter . This jeep was a forward observer vehicle on the battlefield in ww 2 ”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000.
(10/20/2014) This has full floaters in the rear.
“1948 willys for sale, excellent shape, no rust
must see to appreciate”
http://watertown.craigslist.org/cto/5957293349.html
Has a few updates, so not quite so bone stock as the seller things.
“Wow! a completely bone stock, unmolested, 1950 Willys Truck! Here’s a terrific example of an American Icon… a totally rust free, laser straight Arizona vehicle . Brand new flathead 4 cylinder engine with less than 300 miles on it, 3 speed transmission, 4-wheel drive, Oak lined bed, New tires on after market rims. this little beauty can be driven anywhere!
Contact Kraig, the truck can be picked up in the Arcadia area of Phoenix.”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/5950426293.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(12/28/2016) Has some updates.
“Orange with black interior, 283 Chevy motor, 4 wheel drive, manual transmission, disc brakes, radio.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $3000.
(11/05/2016) Looks pretty straight. Will need work.
“This 1955 Jeep is a US Army M38A1. It has been switched over to a 12V system. It has an canvas top just like what would have been put on it in the 50’s. I was in the process of restoring it but rain out of resource to get the job done. It comes with several new parts and even has the original manual. Cash and pickup only. I will not work with a shipping company.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
The seller guessed that this a Willys MA, but he was quickly educated by some folks on Facebook.
“This one is pretty much original and completely untouched. You will never find this Jeep again!
The newer seats are not installed just sitting in the body. Original seats are in there, but tore up. Please, Do not text or email if you are not interested in purchasing”
Not sure what other parts are included.
“Hood, Body Parts, ……..”
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/pts/5954589903.html
Seller has a variety of parts from WWII forward. Pics provided in the ad.
“Racing seats with covers 150
Warn overdrive off jeep with model 18 tcase.. 1200
Wrangler rear seat 99
2 and 5/16″ ball hitch 30
Jeep home made hitch bolt on type without ball..
Pair of M38 and gpw bumperettes 99
Full cage roll bar.. for m38 flatfender 99
Pro comp tires 30×9.50×15 new with little nippies.. still there.. on rims off 5 on 5.5 lug pattern.
Diamond plate corners 75 for the pair..
Diamond plate rear bumper cover off m38.. 25
Cj2a gpw etc fender I have 1 left decent shape 99
Rat rod light 20…. off a 34 ford I was told
Antigue hotrod Heater antique Chicago brand.. needs work 30
Flatfender cj2a hood- 2 ea – 100 and 199
Seat frames cj2a bottom half.. 35 ea or 50 for both
Buick v6 carb.. was off a runner.. 45
Bantam trailer just regd and titled.. – 1250.. black
Cj7 plastic hub cover – 5
Cj7 or 8 dash… 30
Fhead motor/ block and guts ..needs rbld 99
Lg AMMO utility BOX 28
Orig civilian bantam fulton hitch missing screw mechanism… 50 ….
Cj8 roll bar…. slight bend…. 20.. materials are worth that
Mod 18 case and gears.. one of the mts broke off tho.so pparts only.. make offer
Dana 25 w/parts … axles w rear end etc…50… knuckles 25 ea…
D25 axles alone…. 20 ea or 35 all.. grt for trail spares
Dana 25 brake backing plate 20
Cj2a top bow windshield clamp 20
Cj2a inner window brackets weld on parts 20 adj arm 20
Antique corvette caps.. rare.. orig 99 for both…
Trailer handle for ebrake 2…50 each”
Looks like it has some parts value. Lacks a floor. Seller believes it is an M-38A1.
“I’ve got a 1955 Willy’s M38A1 military jeep for trade. The motor turns, it’s a roller as it sits, and it would make a great project. Don’t have the time for it as I thought I would have. Have 4 kids. From the firewall to the front is complete. From the firewall to the back needs a new body pan. I would like to trade for a snowmobile trailer, snowmobile, dirt bike, atv, a stand up jet ski, or FOIDS. Open to full size sleds/atvs/dirt bikes as well as kids sized (50cc +). Name brand only. Email with any offers or additional questions. ”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/5954293884.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $500. No drive train.
(07/20/2016) Appears worth a look. Has some funky aspects.
“Willys Jeep set up for 350 Chevy 2 wheel drive no motor no tranny”
http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/5957481965.html
