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This 1943 article from the Milwaukee Journal described the fight against mosquitoes. There are more non-jeep photos in the article.
This 1955 Toledo Blade article shares the news that jeeps were being sent to Mexico to fight Malaria. Looks like that’s a CJ-3B.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
This appears to have a Sears Deluxe Full Top. Looks like a good price.
“Selling a 1964 Willy’s Jeep CJ-5. Appears to be all original. 134 cu. in. “F” head 4 cyl engine.
T-90 3-spd transmission. Model 27 front axle. Model 44 rear axle. Spicer 18 transfer case.
Comes with a period correct ALUMINUM hardtop with doors. I’ve seen the top alone sell for $1200.00. Speedometer shows 59,971 miles which may change, as I drive it occasionally. Starts good, runs good and stops good. Clean title. Currently licensed and insured. It has a lot of new parts.
New front seats, complete new, correct exhaust from manifold back. New fuel tank, fuel sending unit, fuel line to the fuel pump, fuel filter and carburetor. New spark plugs and plug wires. Also installed a new correct oil filter/canister. It comes with 5 matching Goodyear 30 x 9.50-15 tires. The spare has never been on the ground. Five matching wheels with chrome lug nuts. 4 wheel drive works.
Speedometer and all lights work. It was already converted to 12v when I got it. It has a tow bar mounted to the front bumper. No rust. Call or text with questions or to arrange a test drive.”
Looks solid.
“Throwing around the idea of selling my 2A and building another one. Not dying to sell, leave low ball offers at home. Ill just keep it if I don’t get what I need out of her. Tons of fun. Scratches all over paint (its a jeep). Currently needs throttle cable but I will replace that as soon as I get time. Has soft top, heater, brand new tires, pinto motor, tow bar, new charging system, fuel tank, rear end has less than 150 miles on it. Resto done about 5 years ago. Clear title. Might consider muscle car or rock crawler trades.”
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/5443201222.html
UPDATE: This was listed at no price. Now it’s $15,000.
“Here it is! An original, unrestored 1952 Willys M38 Jeep that has been in a heated garage basement since the late 1950’s. My late uncle purchased this Jeep and stored it correctly in a heated basement garage, only 5′ from the furnace that heated the house. Clean title. Engine turns very nice. All fuel lines were blown out and the engine was fogged. I am confident this M38 will run with very little work. Original Mag/Blue Crown plugs…ORIGINAL! Not an easy to find item. Unrestored and complete! Includes, two military generators, spare tires and wheels, ammo/tool/parts boxes, fuel cans, rebuild parts/gaskets etc for the engine and a NOS battery that is still in it’s original box. Lots of patina Original Handbook. Serial # 52870. Model M38. Manufacture date 2/1952. Once in a lifetime opportunity…. $15,000 firm..”
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/ctd/5450959158.html
Looks like there’s value here. Has Cali title.
“41-48 willies flat fender jeep. No motor. But has trans and transfer. Clear California. Title. Good floor pans. Very minimal rust.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/5449547482.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400.
It’s a project.
“43 ford gpw military jeep body has had all the rust repaired and the frame has been cleaned up and painted a few years ago. real deal military jeep just needs finished and put back together engine needs rebuilt same as a willys mb”
UPDATE: Was $10,000. **Status Unknown**
(11/29/2015) Listed as a 1956, this very well could have been a Surrey, but not in 1956. For example, note the footman loops on the fenders.
“eep is a one of 1100 made it is called a surrey gala willys jeep dj-3a 2wd 3speed it is a 1959 we just got it running after being stored indoors for 13years the jeep is a safari color with the canopy and seats to match the engine does run well just some clean up new fluids and here and theres that are being done unless I sell at moment you can research these jeeps upon the name and the rarity of the 2wd it was shipped from Hawaii from the resorts they were used on vacations for people to drive as rentals or transport clients”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
All four need work.
“Four Willys for sale, three trucks and one wagon. This is a package deal including the trucks, wagon, extra cab for parts, extra grill assembly, three extra axles, many extra rims and tires. Will not part out individually. Years range from 1948 to 1954. The green one has a small block Corvette engine in it. Bought it from the son of the original owner, father took care of it, son blew up the Warn Overdrive a week after he inherited it. Had bought with the intention of restoring them. The two orange ones have the stock 4 cylinder, the wagon has the stock 6 cylinder, and the green one the 8 cylinder small block Corvette engine. All units have small amounts of rust and some body work needed done.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Looks like a good project.
“This is a great project rig . First off this Jeep does not run and drive! Will need to be trailered away or use the tow bar. Has a Buick V6 that needs to be replaced. The short block it still in the rig. Comes with Edelbrock Performer intake manifold, Edelbrock 4bbl carb,Edelbrock valve covers,HEI distributer,Stainless headers,Aftermarket aluminum radiator and motor accessories . Manual transmission . The Jeep has been lifted and sits on 35inch BFG’s w/ aluminum rims. Has nice Pro car front bucket seats and back seat . Was a running and driving rig 3yrs ago until it had engine failure . Great project !”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2100.
Has a Toyota 20R engine.
“My father-in-law and I recently bought a 1958 Willys with the intent to fix up or sale. We agreed that we would post it for sale before we tore into it too much, so that’s exactly what I’m doing. We bought it at an estate sale in Fredericksburg from a young man who said the Willys belonged to his great grandpa, but we have NO TITLE on it. Usually this would have been a red flag for me but after a quick search I found that it wasn’t that rare of an occasion to not have a title on one this age. The serial number tag is still intact on the firewall.
We put a decent set of used tires on it so we could roll it and pull it. I pulled it from Fredericksburg to Round Rock and it was just fine. There is rust all over but most of the body rust seems surface deep. There is some rust in spots on the frame, but nothing that couldn’t be fixed. I can’t tell you everything that is wrong, I’ve only had it for a little over a week.
It has a Toyota R20 motor and the standard transmission shifts into gear. I have keys for it but haven’t tried to start it yet because the young man said it had been sitting for years.
You are more than welcome to come check it out if you want to see something that isn’t pictured. Again, there is NO TITLE and I am only posting this before I start digging into it myself.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9995.
Looks in good shape.
“Restored 1953 1/4 ton army jeep, great shape.”
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
“Runs and drives 4 cylinder manual transmission dual lever transfer case. Original motor Willys motor cool little truck great for a project to restore.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5449658922.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
This may be more of a project than the pics indicate.
“1949 willys Jeepster, Great restoration project! Needs a little love…
6 cylinder engine, about 653 of these produced only 49 had this engine!
Odometer reads…15,218
Interior has been stripped down, just haven’t had time to get this project going..”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/11/2015) Lots of mods.
“1942 MB
Replica 30cal on Authentic Mount
Mastercraft Milspec Seats
1979 CJ5 Frame and drivetrain
360 / 3spd / D20
Dana 30 Front with Warn Hubs
M20 Rear with Superior One Piece Shafts
Rubicon Express 4″ Lift with Greasable Shackles
Power Steering
Rear Radiator (never overheats)
Rear Heater
Rear AGM Battery
LED Lights
Custom Vintage 15×10 wheels
35″ Swamper SSR Radials
1.5″ Custom Cage
This thing drives really well down the road. Gets a lot of attention. A blast to take in parades as well as long excursions.
$9500 obo or interesting trades”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5449545977.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(11/27/2015) Plenty of rust. Doesn’t shift into reverse.
“Running original Jeep Cj2a with clean title.
This has the rare factory optional bed extender.
We rebuilt the carb and started right up after 15 years of sitting in a barn.
It ran and drove but last time i started it in did not want to go into reverse. This has the column shifter so i suspect the issue is in the linkage.
I bought this to restore but no longer have the facility to do the restoration.
Would really love to see this go to a good home .
This is a rare Jeep that is still pretty solid. Worst rust is on the passenger side back corner.
Frame has surface rust but is also solid.
Call or text if interested”
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/5444340609.html
Lots of pics provided.
“1951 Navy M38 Jeep. Serial # 36689. Mileage reads 35,201. Powered by the original 4 cylinder gas engine, original 24 volt electrical system. 3 speed manual transmission, 2 speed transfer case with over drive. Comes with radio and all items in photos. The Jeep starts easily, runs and drives good. Tires are dated 1967. Some surface rust but appears to be a very solid body. We have not powered up the radio but were told it works. All around nice driving Jeep. To watch the video, click on the Video tab next to the Photo Tab above.
http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=10590969
This looks good.
“1968 Jeepster Commando 4 x 4 Convertible . Vin # 8705F1726240. Mileage reads 50,383 original miles. Powered by the original V6 engine. 3 speed manual transmission with 2 speed transfer case with locking hubs. Comes with a tow bar and is wired for towing (apparently spent a lot of time behind a motor home). Runs and drives good. Has been repainted sometime in the past and has flaking paint in spots. Remarkably rust free with only one very small spot on the drivers side. The top is removable, comes with back seat that was left out in the weather and the material has been damaged. This Jeepster feels like a good reliable driver.”
http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=10639726#
Mark spotted this one.
“1960 Willy’s CJ6 Jeep 4X4. Vin # 5574817213. Mileage reads 63,064. Powered by the original 4 cylinder F-head gas engine that has recently been rebuilt. 3 speed manual transmission with 2 speed transfer case and locking 4X4 hubs. This Jeep CJ6 runs, drives and stops good. New tires, folding windshield, owners manual and spare tire with mount. To watch the video, click on the Video tab next to the Photo Tab above. Please contact Doug at 530-333-3399 with any questions or to make an appointment to preview the 1960 Willy’s CJ6 Jeep 4X4. For information on how to create an account and/or how to bid on Government Liquidation, please call 480-367-1300. We encourage you to come out and see the vehicle at the location. Bidding closes at 2:00 pm Pacific time. California buyers will be registered at the site. Out of state buyers will receive the clear Oregon title to complete transfer in their home state. An onsite shipping coordinator can assist you after the purchase of your vehicle at no charge. Please call (530) 820-3348 for any shipping related”
UPDATE: **No Longer For Sale**
“Hello I have a 1941 willys slat grill jeep I bought recently. Was going to restore but found something I wanted more to work on. No data tags but body number appears to be 3571. The motor is civilian with slat grille head. Motor turns was told ran just not well going to try and remedy that. I paid 6000 for it would like to get that back”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
It doesn’t run at the moment.
“Serious offers only! Looking to rehome antique 1947 Willy’s CJ2A. It was converted to 12V and has been started in past few months but not currently running. Includes Clean title,Warn winch, Link-Arc welder/generator. Spare parts include extra motor, hoods, fenders, and wheels. Would prefer someone who will keep original.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000
“1944 willys military jeep. Authentic 30 caliber browning machine gun Fully restored,.parade ready. Over 20 K invested. Asking $15,000 or near reasonable offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3750.
It’s rough, but runs.
“I have owned this for 10 yrs. it has been garaged. Convereted to 12 volt. I rebuilt the engine. Bored,new pistons,rings,rod and main bearings, new water pump, new fuel pump. Cut valve seats and ground valves, lapped each valve. Rebuilt original carburetor, new one wire alternator. Replaced 2nd gear and installed bearing kit in transmission. Glass beaded wheels, new non directional tires. I fabricated back seat from a bus. Rewired with new headlight switch. Recently replaced bellcrank,front brakes,wheel cylinders,king pin bearings,all rubber brake lines, “S” metal brake lines. Speedometer doesn’t work. Stick got caught on cable and broke it. I have used it to go to the river in the summer time. Goes good , stops good. Body is typical of these old Jeeps. Rough. I have not done any repairs to it.Call or text . No trades. No scammers. Thanks for looking.”
Seller has invested a lot of passion into this build.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/cto/5431950853.html
“I’m helping my father sell this jeep. He loves it but is on to another project and needs the space. You will not find another anywhere in this condition. It is ridiculous cool. Every square inch has been attended to. Read on. No trades, cash in hand for title in hand.
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Unclear if it runs or not.
“Jeep willy for sale. Open to all offers & trades! Great jeep. Welcome to come look at it anytime!!”
http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/5448146384.html
