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Given the three dataplates on the dash, this may be a ’46.
https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/myrtle-creek-1947-cj2a-willies-jeep/7579961668.html
“1947 Willie’s Jeep. Chevy 283 Runs great. Muncie Four speed Just rebuilt. New clutch new pressure plate”
Projects or parts.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/san-jose-willys-jeep-fc-170-4wd-forward/7581673658.html
“I have two of these trucks. One is a 1958 and the other a 1961. They both need total restoration. They are well optioned with long wheelbases (9ft beds), running boards, hurricane engine etc. The 1958 was a Forrest Service vehicle, original paint color was ‘Safety Green’. 1961 was intended to be a parts vehicle but they both can be restored. Clean title in hand. Emblems and black on yellow plates are in hand as well. There are many parts that go with these Jeeps. Take a look at the pics and let me know if this something you’d like to know more about.”
Needs work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1524352571381011
“L134 engine cranks but I never hooked up the new gas tank. 12v conversion, New starter, battery, fuel pump, spark plugs, wires, distributor, carb, fuel tank, as well as a bunch of other misc parts. Was planning on restoring but have too much else going on. Make me a reasonable offer. It’s an early production CJ3A.”
Looks like quite a bit of work has been completed.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/668789851550773/
“I’m the third owner of this Willys. Solid body, rust free frame has been cleaned and painted, good seats, all new brake system, engine rebuilt with 140 miles. I have all the parts including two sets of wheels and a soft top, frame and doors. I will not sell parts.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.
(09/22/2022) Has some floor rust. Data plates all painted.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/d/olympia-willys-1952-m38/7581306627.html
“1952 M38, rebuildable MC marked engine, transmission and transfer box. It has some Cj3a parts. Rear seat, no front seats.”
A rebuild of this would be a good idea at this point, so factor that into the cost.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/d/pollock-pines-warn-overdrive/7581687907.html
“29 tooth 6 spline warn overdrive model 33v6. I do not know if it is complete. This is exactly how I got it. I was going to send it to Herm in Washington for a rebuild. I have pictures of all the parts I have. Some may not even be for it ? All gears seem to be in decent shape, some surface rust and oxidization on housing inside. I needed a 26 tooth, so this one won’t work for me. I’m willing to ship, however due to weight it’s going to be about 45-50 bucks. Text is best”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
(09/28/2022) Looks like it’s been upgraded to an f-head. No description provided, other than a p#.
TJ shared this wagon. There has to be $800 worth of value here?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1248958389331355
“This is a project. I was going to do a rat rod but going back to boats. It is setting on a S10 frame and is rolling but has no motor transmission or interior. I do have the title and purchase plates and tags for it that are current.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/29/2022) Seems worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2051381385047014
“1948 Willy’s jeep runs and drives selling for relatives in eastern MT $8,000 OBO”
This 12-page Jeep News issue was a harder one for me to find. It includes a couple advertising inserts as well.
UPDATE: Status unknown. Was $5500. Link was no longer active on the FB group.
This CJ-3B doesn’t have the single gauge, so it is likely earlier than a 1957.
“Looking to see what it’s worth 1957 willys ? It was running 2yrs ago when parked by relative that has passed. Located in oregon…”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
It’s a project or parts.
“1942 Ford Jeep with tags. Nothing under the hood. Has axel assemblies & suspension. No title but bill of sale. We can load on flat bed with sky track. Pick up near Chandler Oklahoma.”
Unclear how much value is here. It has a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/500061095350066
“PLEASE TEXT MY SON ITS HIS 4o5-287-477o 1955 Willy’s jeep Got it in trade Has a Chevy inline 6 cylinder with twin stick t case Motor does run on gas jug Needs rewired No title Has motor, trans, and transfer case Has some rust but not terrible it’s old and been hacked on to fit motor 2500 OBO or trade for Toyota, samurai, etc trade for Chevy square body or obs or Gbody Tools, welder, trailer, man stuff”
Sounds like the seller must sell.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1159997421536086
“Older Jeep in pieces. Tub, 2 frames one custom made to accept a chevy v6. Original motor and Trans with it. Will entertain offers, and trades. Dakota truck, bangs, ammo. Title is included. If it’s posted its available. Moving sale. Will post more items.”
Andy spotted this project early wagon.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/1948-jeep-wagon/5922381401163723
“1948 Willys Wagon project. No engine or transmission included. Have title. Pretty much as you see. Not a lot of extra parts.”
Chris shared this CJ-5 for sale. It looks like it has value.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/495533742735984
“1962 Willy’s Jeep. Barn find been sitting a long time have not tired to start it. been converted to Buick V6 Has minimal rust in the tub (one hole ) frame looks ok floors look ok it is mostly complete. top is completely dry rotted It was primarily used as a hunting rig in the 70s & 80s. Would make a good project. Have title in hand. No more pictures at this time.”
Has a variety of mods. Only one pic posted. It may have a fiberglass body. The fenders are fiberglass.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1165640594052891
“$3750 obo roller as is, rhino spray tub, axles transfer case and transmission there, engine not hooked up is chevy inject 4.3 liter vortec”
UPDATE: Still Available.
Mark is selling his nice looking Mighty Mite.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/1948-jeep-wagon/5922381401163723
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/el-dorado-hills-1961-m422a1-mighty-mite/7573260880.html
“Ground-up, well-sorted build for desert trail exploring/camping and forest service roads. Driven with respect for the 1/4 ton independent suspension driveline, this has proven capable on the mining roads of Nevada. 2,500 miles since build was completed in 2016. California-title with current ‘23 tags. Cruises readily at 50-55 mph.
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Bad cows …
I had big plans to work out early and get out to the shop. But, just as I finished my lifting, our neighbor Andrew texted me at 7:30am, “I got a text from my neighbor Dan Green. Your cows are in his pasture.”
Ugh. There went my early start in the shop.
We piled on clothes (below freezing this morning), loaded up the UTV, and headed over to Andrew’s fence line (the cows have been borrowing Andrew’s pasture). Sure enough, the cows had created a nice wide entrance in the wire fence.
The moment the cows heard our UTV, they recognized it was feeding time, so we lured six of them back to Andrews pasture. Of course, one dumb cow, our 7mo steer, couldn’t figure out how to get back through the fence, so, of course, he went over another part of the non-barbed wire fence, damaging it. Ugh.
Once at Andrew’s pasture, we wooed them over to our pasture with food and closed the access gate to Andrew’s place. With the cows grounded, we went to work on the fence.
Thankfully, it didn’t take too long to fix the fence. I.believe our two mischievous 2yo steers (they become meat next month) were leaning over the fence to get some tall grass in Dan Green’s pasture, which caused the fence to collapse. Bad cows.
Now for the cage progress. I’ll skip the explanation (am tired) and just get straight to the pics. The big loop is completed, along with the back bars and the rear cross bar. Everything is, level, square, tacked-in-place, and ready for more bars.
There will be no work on Friday (quick trip to Seattle), but I plan to get back to it this weekend. I’ll add more bars for strength, then begin work on the front loop.
Barry has posted on Farm Jeep a really cool and rare brochure with plenty of pics from the Transport Motor Company out of California. During the late 1940s they had a full line of jeep attachments, from Hydraulic lifts, to farm equipment, to fire fighter and sprayers and more.
View it all here: https://www.farmjeep.com/farm-jeep-parts/lifts/other-hydraulic-lifts/transport-motor-company-tmc-hydraulic-lift/
Here a list of the products TMC offered:
And, this shows a bucket:
Hopefully, Fred is able to fulfill his New Years resolution this year.
Roger Martin shared this classic Ford Bronco Commercial with me. I figured you folks would enjoy it, too.
Only the one pic. There appears to be quite a bit of cherry woodwork on it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/439962224656367
“Cherry Jeep! re-built head turner show winner”
Tom shared this nice looking MB.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1375306293283087
“Very rare only 25k made. This was the first Jeep Willys MB made for ww2 before Ford made the stamped grill. Built in Ohio a lot of very hard to find original parts. Runs and drives very nice. The ultimate jeep collectible Serial number 110515 D.O.D 1-8-42”
Looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1572602356536211
“I have a 1948 Jeepster.. All steel parts . With a aftermarket Straight axle front end conversion with Vega steering box. 283 small block Chevrolet. turbo 400 transmission. Hurst lockout automatic shifter. with dual Magna Flow exhaust system.and a 9 in Ford rear end.Bluetooth AM/FM stereo. GPS speedometer. New tires and wheels. This car does not have a convertible top.fun little toy”
