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Has some dings and dents.
“1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep, engine has been rebuilt, body is straight and in good condition. Always kept inside. Yes, it’s purple.”
http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/5508977904.html
Ron’s got this jeep for sale. It is dissembled.
“Used 1966 Jeep cj-5 Tuxedo Park edition. Bought as a daily driver project, turned out to be unsafe and larger project (frame unsafe) than I wanted. Have original frame (goes with it) which I repaired, but secured a solid M38A1 frame and mounted engine/trans/transfer in it. As far as I want to go. Will be safe anyway. Have Dana 25 and 44 from M38A1 with 9″ drums and Dana 27 and 44 from original with 10″ drums. Engine, 231 Buick, ran good with good compression, Th400 Automatic also worked fine. Never tried 4wd (Dana 18 with warn overdrive) only drove once. New parts purchased before aware of condition: Headers, complete floor pan, Rancho shocks, Plastic gas tank, fuel sending unit, valve covers, Rochester carb, extra (not on), Ford reverse manual steering box, Heavy duty tie rods and ball joints, Borgenson steering conversion, new seats (have originals also), new bushings for springs for cj-5 frame. Rust on tub has been stopped, there are holes in wheel wells, with plate steel over these see pictures. Floor pan is for poorly fixed rust on tub floor. Everything else solid. Parts needed to complete, wiring harness, couple of brake lines, and body bushings. I will consider reasonable offers, but as with all these jeeps have a lot invested. Am trying to sell all together, but may consider parting at a future date. Can provide many more pictures if needed. Mileage listed may not be accurate. Thanks for looking.”
https://rmn.craigslist.org/cto/5499943388.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Doesn’t run.
“Ford jeep. Engined seized up. Flat head 4 cylinder. Was told ford had military contract to make these. Will entertain barter items also.”
This was for sale in New Jersey last year.
“Very rare for a Willys WW2 Jeep”
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/5510743257.html
No pics provided.
This old jeep has been hiding in a barn for 35 years. It will need a new floor. It was used as vineyard sulfur machine. Sulfur is pretty tough on steel. Too bad because the body is decent otherwise. has original 4cyl engine condition unknown. needs full restoration. I have a title, but i don’t think it is the title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.
Looks like a good price.
“1948 CJ-2A Willys body tub. Straight and generally rust free. Typical rust in floor pans. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $150.
Bill spotted these.
“Set of 4 rims with new lug nuts and washers. They are 15″ rims that are 10″ wide and have a 5×5.5″ bolt pattern. Will fit ford trucks and broncos, dodge trucks and older jeeps. Asking $150.00 obo.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/10/2016) The gap between the front end of the fenders and grille suggests this is a post 1972 CJ-5 frame.
“I am selling a 1949 Willys that has a Chevy 350 with RV cam with under 2000 miles on it. It has a large 4 row aluminum radiator, Jacobs ignition, It has ARB lockers front & rear. Rear Axle also has full floating hubs with lockouts. Front axle has disc brakes. 4-speed with granny gear. 2 fuel tanks. It has a CJ5 frame.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/5464856787.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/03/2016) Runs and plows.
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/5500575426.html
“I have for sale, a 1953 Willys Jeep CJ-3b. It has a great running F-Head 134 with new head gasket, water pump, Solex carb, mechanical fuel pump, hoses, distributor, plugs, wires, oil and filter cleaning, I also have a electric fuel pump wired inline on the fuel hose. Could use a tappet adjustment and I will do that, once the weather warms a bit. It has been rebuilt by the prior owner and has only a few miles on the 30 over motor. Starts and runs strong. New Interstate battery and cables. Continue reading
Upon our return home on Friday we learned there’d been a kitchen faucet leak. No damage to the cabinet, but the leaking faucet led to a new sink/faucet combo. So, there was no time for eWillys updates for Sunday. Updates will resume Monday morning!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Nick’s got this CJ-2A for sale.
“This is a 1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep. I originally purchased this because it had an incorrect F-head engine, the one I needed for my Navy Jeep. This was too nice to let go to waste so I resurrected it; I’ve crawled all under the frame and it’s excellent. My goal was to make it a running, driving vehicle that someone could enjoy. The engine starts right up and runs great without smoke. Transmission shifts good and does not pop out of 2nd gear like most others. It did have brakes but the driver rear wheel cylinder went out, so I bought another one but didn’t have a large enough hub puller to install. This has upgraded 10” drum brakes which should stop it great in modern traffic.
Here’s a list of everything I’ve done to this CJ2A:
-Correct L-134 Willys engine w/ T90 tranny
-Wire brushed flywheel
-Verified good pressure plate, pilot bushing, clutch, clutch fork, throwout bearing
-Completely rebuilt starter
-New coil
-Converted to 12V
-New battery
-New motor mounts
-Correct GL-1 gear oil that won’t eat brass
-New oil & antifreeze
-New carb
-New passenger seat frame
It has a Bestop that’s in decent shape. A couple of the windows are cut and it needs cleaned up, but all the parts are there. It’ll work great during the winter along with the period correct Harrison heater under the dash.
The things it will need before going down the road is to install that wheel cylinder, and change the yoke oil seals on the transfercase. It’s a couple hour job that I’ve done on my Jeep. Right now I’m in college and did all this work during spring break, but ran out of time for those. In the pictures you can see the body is in pretty good shape. Someone put in new front floor sections and covered the tailgate area like a WWII Jeep, but it looks to just be bolted on. Like I said this Jeep starts right up and will drive around the yard (and can text you a video). I have a clear Indiana title & all the serial number tags as well.”
<– Day 15 – Wednesday March 23rd: Blizzards & Balloons | Beginning –>
On Thursday morning we left Cortez, Colorado, bound for Salt Lake City and dinner with my kids. There was no messing around on the way home. Based on the weather report, we had a slim window between Friday and Saturday to get through the Blue Mountains in Oregon, so we didn’t want to linger anywhere.
We arrived in Salt Lake with time to spare. My kids left it up to me to decide on dinner, so I checked yelp and found Mi Lindo Nayarit, a Mexican seafood restaurant. They were fine with hit, so, long story short, it turned out to be an excellent choice. Ann and I ordered the Molcejete, a meaty delight of shrimp, beef, chicken, cheese, cactus, and more. It was awesome! In fact, everything we ordered was great. The yelpers were right, this is a hidden gem.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mi-lindo-nayarit-salt-lake-city
The Molcejete, a two-person meal.
After dinner, we drove to Twin Falls for the night. On Friday we raced home, hoping to dodge the snow expected in the Blue Mountains. We did hit some snow, but it wasn’t sticking yet.
That ends another adventure, though the end came a few days earlier than we’d planned (bad blizzards, bad!). Thanks to everyone who helped make the trip another memorable one for us!!!!
The next trip will likely be a jaunt down to Salt Lake in early June to celebrate the high school graduation of my youngest son. That’s the last of my high schoolers. They grew up fast!
<– Day 15 – Wednesday March 23rd: Blizzards & Balloons | Beginning –>
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
These are rare jeeps.
“For sale. 1984 AMC Jeep CJ8 Alaskan postal version (right hand drive!!!). It has an inline 258 6-cylinder and is an automatic (very rare for older jeeps) 4×4. Floor shift with floor-mounted, hand-operated emergency brake. It fires right up, does run smoothly and drive, but needs some TLC. The left front fender is dented; there is some rust in the right side front rocker; and the driver’s (right side) floor pan will need replacing. It also slips a little in second. No rust in tub, wheel wells or reinforced frame. Still has AMC/Jeep mud flaps attached.
Here in the U.S., the Cj-8 Scrambler was marketed mainly as workman like pickup. The Alaskan postal service ordered 230 Cj-8s equipped with the world cab , side opening “barn door” and insulating foam sprayed in the entire cargo area to ensure the mail indeed did get delivered. This jeep is still 85% USPS complete and would make a great candidate for a full postal restoration. You can see where the old USPS stripes and logos were, as well as the USPS unit number on the front windshield and back door. Even has the original postal herringbone cloth seat! 132,000 original miles. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own this rare RHD model of an already rare Jeep!”
Looks promising. Only one pic provided.
“totally restored 1946 willys cj2a”
http://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/5502207713.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $12,900.
(03/12/2016) Looks in good shape.
“1946 Willys CJ2A. I found this wonderful Willys/Jeep in dry storage where it has been since 1987. It was last driven then. It was repainted once in the late 1970’s. 1979 is what I was told. I don’t claim to be a jeep expert but I have been restoring muscle cars for 30 years. I don’t recall seeing anything any vehicle cleaner than this Willys. It is in astounding condition for a 70 year old vehicle. I own a repair garage and as such went through this Willys mechanicals from end to end. Fluids all drained refilled. I rebuilt the fuel pump, master cylinder and carburetor. I removed the oil pan to check for debris, clean and reseal. The entire fuel system was cleaned spotless to remove all old fuel residues. Plugs and points were installed. Upon completion of all this work, I hit the starter button and the original engine fired immediately and runs perfectly. Continue reading
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
Maybe something here? Pic isn’t too helpful.
“1950 ,Willys small block Chevy 5000/trade no emails or text”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
The body has been lengthened. I’m wondering if this is on a later model CJ-5 chassis? Either that or the frame has been lenghtened.
“Has sat for a long time. Is a good restoration project. $1,000 or best offer. All reasonable offers considered.”
Needs some brake and body work.
“1959 Jeep wagon 4×4, Mass. Title, runs and drives , 6 cylinder (rebuilt 1980), rear floor (wood in good shape) and quarters are rotted. Includes two replacement qtr panels and rockers vehicle is complete all glass in good shape with original fisher P/A plow. Gas tank? ,, brakes not working. $2,500 – Needs complete restoration sold as is. Radiator is missing.”
http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/5498832892.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
I don’t understand the winch rollers on the rear bumper?
“What I have for sale is a 1953 Willy’s CJ3A it runs and drives. I currently have antique tags on it. Would make a great restoration project or drive like it is. New tires also, have many parts to go with it.”
Worth a look.
“Runs, just needs body work and brake lines. Bought it recently for my wife but found out she was too tall. Cash only. You haul as well. Clean title”
http://westmd.craigslist.org/cto/5497519625.html
There appears to be some value here.
“Project jeep. Needs full restoration. Have extra drive train. 3 sets of axles. Extra solid frame. One piece fiberglass nose. Thinning the heard. I can do the bodywork for you at additional cost.”
http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/5505644403.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
Seller has multiple sets.
“Jewells stainless fenders willys ,New never mounted fenders
I have 6 sets if theses fenders and many other Jewells stsinless parts for sale.
Also have complete jewells 3a jeep body for sale.”
There’s some work left.
“Looking to trade my Willys Rat Rod Truck !! It’s 90 % complete.. Looking to trade for a 30’s to 40’s era car .. It has a 1977 sbc 305 with custom headers.. Best way to reach me is by text or email with my busy schedule.. Please no scams serious inquiries tell me what you have ..”
http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/5487479288.html
I received an email with the following question. We are nearly home and I don’t have time to research it. Anyone know the answer?
I’m currently rebuilding, for a customer, a 1940 willys 4 cyl. It has babbitted connecting rods and I was wondering if standard later model rods could be substituted?
<– Day 14 – Tuesday March 22nd: Wind & Range | Beginning | Day 16 & 17 – March 24-25th: Homeward Bound –>
Lost as usual.
Today’s goal was to drive from Albuquerque to Pueblo, Colorado (See yesterday’s post here). Mother Nature had a different idea.
Today we drove from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Cortez, Colorado
We awoke on Wendesday morning to learn that Mother Nature had decided to spoil the Coloradoans early spring by sending a wintery blizzard through the Denver area. Winds accompanied the snow (it remained very windy in Albquequerque as well), causing a snow plow to tip over at the Denver airport. We didn’t have to read much of the news to decide that we were ready to save Colorado for another day. So, we altered our plan to drive up the eastern slope of the Rockies in favor of driving the short route home through Utah.
However, another issue appeared when we made that decision; it seemed that we only had a narrow window through which we could get over Oregon’s Blue Mountains (on I-84) between storms. This meant we couldn’t mess around too much on the way home. We had to get going. But, first we wanted to stop by The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History’s gift shop (Ann wanted some bomb shaped shot glasses) and then visit the Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum, aka the Albuquerque Balloon Museum, before heading for Cortez, Colorado.
We visited the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History during our trip last year. They had some cool gifts, including a set of shot glasses and wanted to buy. When we walked into the gift shop, look what we found! 1956 CJ-5 (serial number 10006) purchased by the federal government, complete with a data plate. One of the more interesting mods was the RPM gauge on the grille and a custom bump on the hood. When I saw those mods I got very curious about what was under the hood, so I pulled the “I run a large vintage jeep website” card. Of course, they had no clue who I was, but they let me open the hood anyway. It was all stock, except for the mice droppings; someone hadn’t cleaned under the hood in a while. I concluded the gauge and hood were likely not original to the jeep, hence they were painted black.
