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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
I suspect it doesn’t run.
“FC -170. 1958 with canopy and title. Nice frame and bed. Cab – rusty. Needs to be trailered to a new home. ”
http://medford.craigslist.org/cto/5375874660.html
UPDATE: Marion Isbell’s Ford GP was part of a photo shoot on his farm in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin. The top one is currently for sale on eBay. The rest were sold earlier. A little hard to believe all photos were taken on the same day, January 20, 1994.
1. For sale on eBay: View all the information on eBay
“You are bidding on an original press photo of Lake Geneva WI Man M Isbell Using WWII Jeep on His Farm. Photo has some slight waving left & right edges. If the listing shows thin red and/or green lines, they are the result of a bad scan & the lines are NOT on the actual scan. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 1/20/1944.”
2. **SOLD** Was on eBay in Oct 2014.
Here’s a photo of a Ford GP pulling a manure spreader on Marion Isbell’s farm in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin. “1944 US Army Jeep Pulls Manure Spreader Alongside Horse & Wagon”
3. **SOLD** Was on eBay December of 2014.
“1944 Press Photo Former Army Jeep Used for Ice Harvesting Lake Geneva Wisconsin”
4. **SOLD** Was on eBay in November 2014.
“You are bidding on an original press photo of Lake Geneva WI Farmer Using Vintage WWII Jeep For Work. Photo has waving due to too much glue being used to apply the information sheet onto the back of the photo Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 1/20/1944.”
UPDATE: The photo below may show this CJ-5, which has a dash plaque from the same day.
“You are bidding on an original press photo of Texas Float Inaugural Parade Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC. Jeep pulls float. Photo has small tear top edge. If the listing shows thin red and/or green lines, it is the result of a bad scan & the lines are NOT on the actual photo. Photo measures 8 x 10 inches and is dated 1/20/1969.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $26000
Looks solid.
“1962 Jeep Willys Wagon. This vehicle is in Great condition and has all the chrome restored and all the Stainless Steel side trim that is usually missing on the vehicles. mileage is 88.100 miles”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $950.
Runs and drives.
“1978 American General Mail Jeep. Runs and drives. Have lien sale paperwork. Has 6 CYL Engine.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
This has the early windshield, but no column shift.
“I have a 1946 cj2a for sale that is serial number 15192. All three tags are 15192. The tool box floor has been rusted out and patched, the hat channels are rusted out. The side steps are rusted. The frame seems to be okay except in the front where the crossover tube meets the frame it has a crack. The tub has the tool indents on the drivers side. It has one of the three data tags on the dash. You can see where the other two were. It does have two good seats. The windshield frame seems to be early with the square washers and in good shape. The transmission is a side shifter converted to tower shift. The engine seems to be a transitional cj2a engine. It does run and drive, engine in good shape. Did a compression check and all four cylinders were right at 120. I have installed a new fuel pump, points, condenser, rotor and plugs. No brakes. I drive it about every day. No title. Asking $2500 / OBO for it.”
Unusual paint job.
“This will not last classic 1946 Jeep Willys!
Runs good great shape”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/5373687306.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900
Has rear PTO. I can’t tell if it has indents.
“1946 willys jeep, newer f-head engine, complete but not running, has some body rust. rear PTO winch, new tires, starter, seat cushions, water pump, gas tank. Have title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
No evidence this was a military vehicle nor is it all original.
“This 1946 Jeep WIlly is a military vehicle that is completely original, only changes were some wiring, a professional paint job, and brand new tires. Runs and drives great.”
Needs to be trailered.
“1960 Willys 4X4 wagon with original continental ‘226’ 6 cyl engine, 3 spd high an low. Optional lock outs, snow plow and p.t.o. winch. The engine is an excellent factory rebuilt. Body has usual midwest rust with amateur patchs and paint. It drove excellent, but had a click in reverse. I pulled cover off trans an discovered one tooth out of reverse idler gear. Have parts to fix. No time this winter. Will offer as is for $2750. Body panels are available, and restored these are bringing big bucks. Paint has faded since pictures were taken. Will consider storing until summer if paid for. Will need trailering. ”
http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/5373293440.html
Includes replacement panels.
“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. I do not respond by email”
http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/5376339841.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
Not sure if it runs.
“1950 Willys Jeep Wagon straight 6 235 Chevy engine. New jeep suspension in front. Chevy springs in rear has military rims… Little rust right rear fender. Possible trade for Four Wheeler..”
Jake’s got this 3B for sale.
“Hi there I have a willy’s jeep cj3b for sale. Good parts jeep. Lots of rust :p
Drivetrain is all there idk if the engine is free. Jeep rolls freely. Grill and fenders are very solid and in good shape. Frame is solid. Had Dana 44 axle. Can be seen at end of the road at:
550 amelith Rd Freeland MI
Got it on trade. I don’t have time for it. 500 obo. Open to trades”
http://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/5376794337.html
Doesn’t run.
1942 Ford Army Jeep that has been sitting and not driving or running, has original 4 cylinder engine. Engine turns over. ”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/5375864438.html
Just as a reminder,
Ann, my kids, and I will be spending the week in the Seattle area. I do have some updates scheduled to appear, but they will be limited. The kids leave on the 26th and Ann and I will be back in Pasco by the 27th, so I imagine normal updates will begin at least by Dec. 28th, if not earlier.
Lawrence and his dogs once again dressed up for the holidays. Thanks for the photos!
UPDATE: Originally published 12/13/2011
Bruce provided this research on Surreys and found a picture of this very rare Surrey. Of the DJ-5 Surrey he writes, Only 30 were built on what looks like the dj platform. It looks to be 2wd using the full ‘JEEP’ wheel cover, rear spare, steps, 60/40 seats up front & rear seat, daffodil yellow & white interior & candy striped yellow & white top w/fringe.
According to the Saskkatoon Star Phoenix June 17 1968: “For many years a familiar sight south of the border particularly at southern hotels & resorts, the ‘Jeep’ Surrey has been introduced to Canada, Kaiser Jeep of Canada Limited, Windsor, Ont has produced 30 for a special program. Painted daffodil yellow & white interior, its chief characteristic is a yellow & white candy striped fringe top. It can also be outfitted w/fully-enclosing convertible top for winter motoring.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was eBay.
This has some great information.
“Original 1958 Willys Newspaper “Booster News” With Expiermental Millitary Mule”
UPDATE: Originally published 02/18/2012
Here are a couple jeep pictures with Roy Rogers I hadn’t seen before.
http://www.westernclippings.com/treasures/westerntreasures_gallery_23.shtml. Note this one is a dually!
http://nostalgia049.wordpress.com/category/classic-tv/
Originally published in 2009
Here’s two zooped up flatties running some PNW4WDA style races. It appears this is run by Region B of the East Coast 4 Wheel Drive Association (EC4WDA). Interestingly, they start in the same direction rather than facing each other (this might be called the figure 8). I saw a hill climbing video, but no team relay nor barrels-like racing. They do have a Top Eliminator event, too. Here’s a little information about this year’s race. After taking a closer look at the EC4WDA schedule, there’s a variety of races at differing locations throughout the year.
Originally published in 2008:
The Transcontinental Flatfender Tour website follows the refurbishment of a CJ-2A and CJ-3A and an ensuing trip across the US (they started July 15th and ended August 19th, 2007).
There are many pictures, stories of adventure, meet-ups with other jeepers, and a video history. Here is Paul and Evan’s story:
“Back in December of 2007, we (Paul and Evan) came up with the hairbrained idea of trying to do 2 complete frame-off restoration/builds on two 1948 Willys CJ-2A Jeeps with the intent of driving them from coast to coast on July 15th of 2008–just over 6 months later. Not really knowing how much work was really going to be involved, we started tearing them apart.
Well, just over 6 months later we’ve almost got them completed after many a long night of turning wrenches, and we’re readying to embark on the coast to coast trip.
This website documents the restorations of both these Jeeps, and the day-by-day account of the trip–beginning on July 15.”
VARIOUS STATS:
list of parts replaced or broken while on tour:
number of times ran out of gas: 2 (Durango, Co & Moab, Ut both evan haha) (i ran out once in gordania, WV the first day and somehow coasted into the gas station)
number of other roadtrips like it: 0
THE ROUTE:
VIDEOS:
(I haven’t watched all of these, but one has a good look at a ’45 column CJ-2A in the process of being built)
DAY 1 Video:
Neat photo.
“WWII Irish Boys Inspect U.S. Navy Jeep at Naval Base in Ireland Orig Press Photo”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,500
(11/29/2015) “1946 Willys pick-up on ’85 custom chassis
355 custom racing engine with turbo 350 tranny and 3500 stall conversion
power steering, power disk brakes, tilt steering, dakota digital guages
the list goes on and on
runs and drives great”
Seller wants to sell altogether.
“I would like to sell my old Jeeps as one lot. Included are; (1) 1945 CJ-2A chassis, with nice frame & frame serial # tag # 10308 (column shift). (1) complete 1946 CJ-2A (VIN 29938) column shift, with title (engine turns over), Another 1946 CJ-2A frame. Complete running gear for another 1946 CJ-2A (16083). (2) more 1946 engines w/transmissions, (1) keyed coil, rear PTO and other 1946 parts.
Please text me if interested and make appointment to look at them. I will try to include some photos but you should see them in person if interested. ”
http://elmira.craigslist.org/cto/5366561042.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7295
This might be worth a look. Pics aren’t the best.
“1950 Willys Jeepster ,
This Jeepster is in excellent condition, runs and drives, fairly new tires, interior and convertible top are in perfect condition and brakes work great. The engine is a inline 6 cylinder with a manual transmission which runs perfect this car comes with a extra inline six cylinder engine. The car has a Alabama Bill of Sale only. ”
UPDATE:**Status Unknown** Was $4000
(11/20/2015) Looks like a good price.
“1953 Willy jeep. Came off a farm in Lancaster county PA. The second owner rebuilt the engine, front springs, clutch, new wire harness, gas tank, reconditioned harrison heater(works great), new brakes,all done by Walcks in Bowmanstown Pa. New seat covers, half top with doors. Mechanically, it is 100%. the second owner was a purist as the body was left pretty much original(still 6 volt). I have never had to jump or even charge the battery while it sat for over 6 months at times. Have a complete plow set-up from a 1948 CJ2 if interested.”
