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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“This Jeep has been restored to mostly original condition. Runs well, all new brakes and lines. Still stock 24 V., waterproofed. New canvas and seats, new glass. Serial no. MD-A 10075.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
(04/12/2016) Runs and drives.
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/5530716568.html
“This is a late ’46 CJ-2A with an L-134 Go-Devil, T-90 Transmission and D18 Transfer case. Starts quickly. Runs, drives, shifts, and stops.
Frame:
Overall excellent. Some rust in spots but no rot or evidence of repair. The skid plate and crossmember have taken a hit and are bent but this could be straightened and does not affect the transmission or transfer case. Frame tag intact 72xxx.
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It’s listed as a 1955. Has a PTO.
“1955 Willy’s Jeep model 170. 6 Cylinder standard. With winch, and also with PTO for plowing. Have all chrome. Vehicle is sold on an as is where is basis. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Vehicle must be paid for in cash within 10 days after auction close. Vehicle must be removed from property by buyer within 30 days of auction close. This vehicle is located about a half hour drive outside of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1950.
It runs.
“I have for sale a parts jeep that is a Willys m38 military jeep. It has been converted to 12 volt. It does not have a title. The seats that are in it are the correct m38 frames. The engine is a RMC m38 correct engine, the transmission and transfer case are the original military units. It has the correct m38 radiator. This is a running driving jeep. It has some rust through and has been cut on. This is a parts jeep or farm or trail jeep only. Please look at the pictures carefully. If this ad is up, it is still available. I have put a heavy duty gas tank in it. I also checked all the fluids and greased the jeep. Also the oil has been changed.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.
Nick shared this one.
“For sale is a 1952 Willys M38A1, the first year produced. I bought this Jeep a few days ago and was told it ran less than a year ago, and just needed batteries. The story goes a farmer bought this Jeep to use on his blueberry farm. After bringing it home I cleaned the entire Jeep out, topped off the transmission, and got intimidated with the electrics. I’m not sure if this is 24V like original or converted 12V, but the wiring needs all gone through. The gas tank should be cleaned out, and I would guess a new fuel pump. I’ve owned a dozen flat-fender Jeeps and always wanted to try an M38A1, but it was more work than I anticipated for a weekend project before driving back down to campus.
This Jeep is perfect for an off-road or farm toy. The transmission is free and the shifter moves nicely, I could push the Jeep around with ease. When I topped off the tranny, the gears looked pretty clean. Engine is free as well. I crawled all under the frame and it’s solid. It looks like there’s a plow mechanism that’s still hooked up on the front. The tires have dry rot but have been holding air pretty well, and have plenty of tread left. These are the larger 7×16 tires.
From a historical standpoint, this is also a great basis for a restoration project. The entire drivetrain is original military with the correct engine and transmission. You can even see the USMC hood numbers peering through the hood paint. It looks like this Jeep at one time during service had a snorkel, which the hole in the hood was for. The front-half body is in great shape with little rust, and the tub could be repaired or replaced.”
Bill spotted this one. Not pics provided.
“SELLING ENTIRE 30 YEAR VALUABLE COLLECTION. MILITARY MODELS, JEEPS, TRAILERS, TONS OF EXTRA PARTS. ALL IN FABULOUS CONDITION.
EMAIL FOR DETAILS. NOT LOOKING FOR TRADES OR TO PART OUT.
ENTIRE COLLECTION FAIRLY PRICED AT $35,000.”
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5475816326.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $6500.
Michael spotted this DJ. It hasn’t been run in a while.
“Completely unmolested, clean, straight, no rust, no dents great barn find specimen. This is an all original, all numbers matching, 27000 actual mile Willy’s. Engine hasn’t run in a while but little doubt that it will. It odes turn over, it does have compression and fire. I took the Jeep for trade on some work I done. I have no place for it and no time to refurb.
This would be an incredible father son recon project. It’s all there. I even have the original jack, lug wrench and spare tire.
The right rear brake is locked up.
Title is current and clean. VIN 24242. Matching on frame rail and VIN tag.
Original color was white but it has been painted.”
Seller would like to sell this soon.
“For Sale 1950 1/2 Willys Pickup truck frame in pretty good condition isn’t perfect but I need to get it out of here in the next few weeks and I’d rather not scrap it. Rear bumper thing is a little bent and it has been patched professionally behind the cab which is smooth transition between new metal and old, so once it’s painted you’ll never be able to tell, also other plates where fabricated. Deserves to live another day. It’s all ready for drive train since everything’s pulled.
Comes with front and rear axles. Which I believe are 6.17s but no guarantees on that. Rear axle is clam shell style and bolt have seen better days so keep that in mind.
12 leaf Springs in the rear and 9 up front. The front springs are ready to go and need no altering. The rear Springs on the passenger side the bottom like 4 are shot. So I’d just pull those and have a spring shop make 1 bottom leaf to replace those 4, make it ride better.
Brakes will need to be done I’m sure. If someone would rather I can sell without the axles.
I also have a 4.3l V6 TBI chevy engine, th400 Auto transmission, and np208 (passenger drop will work in this set up nicely ) which is also for sale and I could include this or just certain parts.”
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/pts/5545223049.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Jim forwarded this ad.
‘Parts left over from restoration of 1952 Willys m38. Hood from CJ3, heater, 14″ rims, driver side fender, seat pan and springs,tow bar, 24v horn, tool box lid and more.
Two Hard Tops! Enough good parts to make one nice hard top. Includes the windshield needed to install the hardtop. $1200 take it all. Will consider selling individual parts other than the hardtops. Will deliver hardtop within 50 miles otherwise local pickup only. Purchaser pays for easily shipable items.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3300. Still no pics.
“I have to many projects so iam let this one go it is a 1946 willys jeep has pto winch pinto 4 cyl motor runs and drives if you are interested send name and number can text you pictures or can set a time to come by and take for drive.”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $4500.
Steve’s selling this FC.
“1957 FC-150 Jeep Pickup 4×4. No engine or transmission in this project vehicle. Electric/Hydraulic flatbed dump. The 7′ bed makes it seem longer like its FC-170 cousin with a 9′ bed. The original pickup bed in an FC-150 is 6′ long.
The condition of the cab is in the top 10% of the surviving FC’s in my estimation. The cab corners are solid. The only rust is along the front edge below the grill, see photos. It doesn’t look like it was repaired before a previous owner painted it. The doors close very nicely. No typical crease in the driver’s door. And the floors are solid.
It’s an easy project waiting for your engine/transmission combination. I have an original F4-134 engine and T-90 transmission from another FC at an additional cost. The truck still has the original 4 cyl. motor mounts. I planned to install a Ford Mustang 6-200 cu. in. engine adapted to a Willys T-90. I would sell the Ford small six with adapter & T-90 for what I have into it. Or use your own engine preference. A V8 is not recommended in this little truck. V6, yes!
If you don’t like the dump bed, I also have an original bed from a 1960 FC150 that needs the rails straightened and some rust repair, and can easily be adapted to the earlier frame if you prefer an original bed, for a little more cost.”
This January 1958 article highlights Captain Gifford Markeson’s Fc-170 and its use as a boat delivery vehicle. Markeson owned Mark’s Sporting and Marine Supply Shop in McHenry, Illinois.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(02/29/2016) Needs some work.
“NICE SOLID JEEP, HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO 12 VOLT HAS BEEN INSIDE MOST OF IT’S LIFE, NEEDS REAR BRAKES, GAS TANK PUT BACK IN AND SOME NICE PERSON STOLE THE SEATS, ONLY 33 K MILES SHOWING, ONE ALL PRETTY SOLD FOR OVER 20 K IN NEW HAMPSHIRE LAST YEAR, I”M NOT GOING GET IT BACK TOGETHER, WANT A COOL JEEP THAT YOU DON’T SEE EVERYDAY GIVE ME A CALL”
UPDATE: Was $5900. **SOLD**
(04/11/2016) This former fire truck runs.
“1963 Jeep FC170 – rare Forward Control model. Ordered new as a fire support truck, low actual miles but then sat and engine froze up. Original engine in bed. Has all new rebuilt engine, with new pistons, bearings, clutch, pp, flywheel. Runs great. New brakes all round, new lines, new cylinders, hubs, bearings, gas tank boiled and sealed, etc. Good 3 speed trans. 4WD. Sticky shifter, needs linkage bushings, didn’t get to that yet.
Body is very good. Interior is honestly rough. Very rare utility body. No wannabes, please.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Appears solid.
“1952 Willys Wagon clean new paint interior redone runs great.please call for more information.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.
May be a good price.
“Runs and drives, four wheel drive works, 12 volt conversion, has the f-head four cylinder motor, needs brake job. I just don’t have the time for it, it has to go.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/22/2016) Looks solid. Serial number of 61162 suggests it is late 1950 and not 1953.
“I am selling my 1953 Willys CJ3A Jeep. This project has been extensively and thoroughly rebuilt and is in excellent mechanical condition. Road worthy and ready for summer driving. this is a fun vintage Jeep….own a cool piece of automotive history.
highlights of work performed includes:
-converted to 12v system w/ new alternator, battery, and wiring
-all new brake system – hard/soft lines, all axle parts, etc
-all new steering system – rebuilt column, new wheel, all tie rods, etc
-all new fuel system – tank, lines, carb, etc
-new wheels & BFG mud tires
-all new lighting – turn signals added for road driving
-new upholstery – new pans, foam, & vintage style olive drab canvas
-trans and transfer case rebuilt
-all new gaskets, seals, axle yokes, u-joints, hoses, oil, fluids, etc
-new ignition – converted to electric distributor, new plugs, wires, etc
-all new suspension – leaf springs, shocks, shackles, ubolts, plates, etc
-much more – details available to new owner
Flat Head 4 cyl w/ 3 speed manual trans…..this is not a project, this is ready to drive…..has antique original 1953 VA plates, but can certainly be inspected if new owner chooses that route.”
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/5540392106.html
Could use some more pics.
“UP FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IS A VERY ORIGINAL TRUE SURVIVOR 1946 WILLYS CJ2A JEEP. ALL THE HARD WORK ON THIS JEEP HAS BEEN DONE TO MAKE IT FUNCTION AS IT SHOULD. SIX VOLT SYSTEM STARTS IT RIGHT UP WITH NO PROBLEM. SMOOTH AND QUIET IDLE. BODY IS EXTREMELY SOLID AS THESE JEEPS GO. NEW PARTS INCLUDE: WHEELS CYLINDERS, BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES, FUEL TANK, FUEL LINES, FUEL PUMP, FAN BELT, RADIATOR HOSES, REBUILT CARB, REBUILT GENERATOR, REBUILT STARTER, IGNITION SWITCH, STARTER FOOT SWITCH, BATTERY CABLES, BATTERY, ALL FLUIDS NEW, AND RESEALED FRONT AND REAR DIFFS. LOTS OF EXTRA PARTS INCLUDING FACTORY REAR SEAT AND REPLACEMENT SHEET METAL. PRICE IS FIRM. IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK. ”
http://tricities.craigslist.org/cto/5513177783.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. Now in PA.
Asking $3500, but will take offers. Lots of pics provided.
“Rare truck ready to build. 58 Jeep Forward Control 170 4×4. All there except for seats. Rolls and steers, Very solid Nevada truck. Not running. Good title. Have source for new windshield and rubber. Engine all together, Transport available, call or email.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Has a fiberglass body.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2-A. Starts, runs and drives, good tires, solid frame and spring hangers, no welds or cracks, fiberglass body and fenders. Needs brakeline repaired. Had good brakes and now has no pedal. All lights and wiring work, parking brake works. Would be inspectable with brakeline repaired. It is currently in my shop but i haven’t had time to find the broken line. If I do I will get it repaired and brakes bled. Asking $5000. Will attach pictures as soon as i can get some taken. Will email any specific ones you’d like.”
Listed as a 3A, it appears to be more 2A.
“Runs and drives
Needs some bodywork
Frame solid
Windshield frame perfect
Evan glass
Vacuum wiper works
Drive train exc.
I have the air cleaner
rebuilt starter
rebuilt carb
new battery
Had it on road in 2013”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/5542630997.html
This will be auctioned next month.
“Original Willys will be offered at the 8th annual Antique Boat + Auto Auction May 15 lic # 2129 . 4×4, canvas half top, new shocks, exhaust, tune up. No rot or bondo, current N.H. registration + sticker. Auction site for info + pictures http://www.woodboats.org”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/5541618895.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/26/2015) This is a package deal.
“Fun and fast-built to drive at freeway speeds-drives straight-stops with 11″brakes-built 231 buick even fireV6-350 dome pistons-gear drive(nosie)-lots of head work-modified oil pan for extra oil-electric fuel pump-headers with flow master-T15 trany with overdrive-large radiator with flex fan-alum hi rise with 4 barrel-custom roll cage and alum dash-all gages work-large tac with shift light-
2 tops,waren 8k winch-boxed frame-complete rancho suppension with 2″ lift and 2″body lift. Just look at the pictures.I have owned this Jeep for over 40 years.”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/5541824227.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/12/2016) Looks good for the price.
“1953 Willy’s cj3a., fiberglass tub and body … Dauntless v6 engine
Runs good ..great driver on road .. Or trails or both”
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/5542370449.html
It runs.
“Authentic Jeep Bottom 1953
Runs and drives great
no transmission problems
No engine problems
Just needs upper body
Rare find
Excellent for offroad drive
Extremely fun to use”
http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5540876477.html
