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1948 Jeepster Raleigh, NC $3500

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Body looks pretty solid.

“1948 Willys Jeepster Needs finishing restoring. Many parts to go with it. Very solid. Engine has been rebuilt rust free. $3500.00 or make offer”

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5938446293.html

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1951 Jeepster Inland Empire, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.

Needs some work, but there may be value here. “Dad” certainly loved it.

“My brother and I inherited this from our Dad and don’t really care to put the effort into it. We do have all of the original parts, there is some damage on the front end, after it was in an accident it was literally moved to every house we lived in. My Dad’s first car he refused to part with it. There are some things brand new that he purchased, still in boxes. It’s obviously a project car but not in that bad of condition considering. We have pink slip although he used to register it every year, I think that fell to the wayside when he got sick.”

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1958 Maverick(?) Reno, NV $1500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(06/10/20150 Has some damage.

“**** Willy Overland Jeep Wagon, Maverick Model. 1958 . Very Rare Model
2 wheel drive, stock 3 speed transmission, pretty clean and straight body. Does need
some body work, some rust, has all of it’s glass but some needs replaced. No
stock seats, but some bucket hi back seats. no other interior. Dash and stuff in place.
Look on Maverick web site for more pictures of this car. Sorry no title, bill of sale only.
Bought as a project, but health now forces sale.
Come take a look and make an offer.”

http://reno.craigslist.org/wto/5379636258.html

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Eastern Flood Relief in the 1950s

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This wagon was driven by American Red Cross worker Helen Corken. It was featured in the December 1955 issue of Willys News.

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1945 Santa Photo with VEC CJ-2A on eBay

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Should I know who Joan Rimers is?

“Original Vintage Press Photo Christmas Santa & Pretty Girl Joan Rimers w/ Willys Jeep CJ dated 1945 Size is 7×9″ inches.”

View all the information on eBay

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1953 CJ-3B El Reno, OK **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

This might be a good price.

“1953 WILLYS JEEP. REFURBISHED. NEW TIRES.”

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1953 CJ-3B Tucson, AZ $7900

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UPDATE: Still Available

(10/27/2015) Looks solid. Has a replacement tub.

“Buick V6 Turbo 350 trans automatic, Warn overdrive, 5.38 33Detroit lockers, Dana 44, Beard super seats, full cage. 8000lb Warn winch, 33inch 12.50 -15inch bead locks.”

http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/5376945783.html

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1947 CJ-2A Canyonville, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

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“1947 Willys Jeep $6500. 4.3L Chevy V-6 w/ headers and dual exhaust. SM420 Chevy truck trans
D18 transfer case, Dana 30 front end w/ disc brakes, Saginaw power steering, custom steering wheel and column, Rancho springs and shocks, roll cage, bikini top, soft top, Ramsey 8000 lb. winch w/ remote control, swing away rear tire carrier, rear seat, set back front seats, custom aluminum radiator (never overheats), flex fan, 4 barrel quadra jet, 3 pt. seat belts w/ shoulder harness, custom rear frame gas tank, aux tank under seat, 2″ receiver hitch, tow bar w/ light cord plug on front bumper, full floating rear axle like a 3/4 T. P/U w/ free wheeling hubs, all new gauges, all working including gas gauge, speedometer has trip meter, CJ 3A one piece windshield, 5 new BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires, electronic brake hold, Warren overdrive, Pioneer stereo w/ cd and two Cadence speakers!”

 
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1962 Truck Muskegon, MI $3000

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Mark listed this at jeep truck.com.

“I have my late Fathers original 1961 Jeep Willys Pickup for sale. My Father bought this brand new in 1961. Its has the Original Super Hurricane Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case with high and low range, and front axle with locking hubs, drive line and rear axle. The pictures show the condition this Jeep is in today while parked in the garage where its stored. The odometer reads 50,999 miles. The odometer cable is broken. I honestly say this Jeep doesn’t have any more than 60,000 miles on it. My Father pulled this Jeep off the road back in the late 1980s and isnt licensed to be driven on the street. While this Jeep has been sitting many years, its has many original usable parts that can greatly enhance a quality restoration. Vehicle is for sale as is. The Original Hurricane flat head 6 cyliner engine was rebulit in 1979. The Engine is in excellent condition and runs great, uses no oil. A new Clutch was also installed. Its in great condition also. My Father added the snow plow equipment right after he purchased the Jeep. Its a Meyers Unit. This Jeep still runs very well. Brakes are not working currently. I believe it needs a New Brake Cylinders, brake lines are decent. This Jeep could be used as a snow plow truck for your driveway, restoration project, or sold as a parts truck for a person restoring a Jeep like this. Many good parts. I have the original title for the Jeep also. Again its been in our family since new, one owner. Tires are very weather checked, need replacing but still hold air. Frame is rusty, my Father had it welded in the bad spots with angle iron.”

http://www.jeeptruck.com/mjs/sale15/adm192/adm192.html

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1960 CJ-6 Beaverton, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000

“The Willy’s CJ6 is a rare Jeep with the extended wheel base 20 inches longer than a CJ5. This is a tribute vehicle meant to look like a military vehicle. I just recently had the head machined and new head gasket, new leaf springs on all four corners, oil and filter, new coolant. front and rear differentials drained and refilled. It has military 16” wheels and nearly brand new 7.50×16 tires. Spare tire and gas can sit inside. Drives great, just like an old Jeep should. Comes with a clean title, original 1960 owners manual and original equipment steering wheel. Call me for an appointment to check it out. Trades considered up or down in value even a project. I would consider selling just the hard top which is for a CJ5.

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1947 CJ-2A Greensboro, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800

(07/24/2015) Has an interesting body tag.

“I have had a willys jeep for many years and it is time to sell her. It is a CJ2a with the original engine and the original body tags with the number 123456. I have the title for it also. It starts runs and drives and stops. I have put disk brakes on the front and welded up new floors. It is not a trailer queen but a working jeep that I use at my farm. It has the toolbox under the passenger seat and the tool box floor is solid. The entire jeep top to bottom inside and out was POR15 painted when I refurbished it and then painted over that.. Overall it is in pretty good condition. With no rust through..”

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MB/CJ-2As/Wagons Garberville, CA

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Several different vehicles for sale. At least one 2A appears to be a VEC.

“For sale : some complete, some for parts, and misc. parts .All on Non OP status.Clean Pink Slips.
(Only one rolling MB chassis with bill of sale )
Also , extra parts: body parts , transmissions ( T90’s / T86’s), Grills,lights,ect). Also a 6 Cylinder Hurricane (Flat six)
Also ,there’s a 1958 WILLYS Wagon with all Chevy running gear. Will list that separately, and you can also ask me about it .’

http://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/5377216446.html

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1955 Wagon Colorado Springs, CO $3500

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I like the rack on top.

“Ok looking to sell my fathers Willys jeep”

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/5374136089.html

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1952 CJ-3A Pescadaro, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.

(10/20/2015) Runs and drives.

“Selling a 1952 Jeep Willys. Runs great. New brakes. 12 volt conversion. Roll bar. Heavy duty winch. Rear rack. Spare tire, tool box and gas can mounted on rear rack. Tow bar.”

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Year? Truck York, PA $8000

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Needs brake work.

“Runs needs brake work and tender love and care”

http://www.jeeptruck.com/mjs/sale15/adm202/adm202.html

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1945? CJ-2A Grand Ledge, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3995.

(12/17/2015) Has a fiberglass body.

“1945 Willys Jeep 1945 CJ2a
Buick V6 with a high rise Eddlebrook manifold and 4 barrel “runs excellent”
Fiberglass Body
New Clutch
Rebuilt Transmission,
New brakes
New Wiring 12 volt
New tires
New exhaust
Windshield wiper
Canvas Top with doors
Has heater but needs recored
Roll bar
Tow bar
Lock out hubs
Title
PRICE IS FIRM!!!! $4295.00
Ride and drive, everything works, Runs good…Paint faded and a few stress cracks… Ready to go to the next level…reason for selling: I currently am involved in locating my old 1948 Willys jeep Cj2a that was my first vehicle back in the 70’s. Can’t have three.. Wife says. Already own a 1999 Wrangler Sport….This one you can at least have fun with now and don’t have to wait two years and a fortune of money to drive….”

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1950 Wagon Grass Valley, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

Dan spotted this one.

“or sale is a 1950 Willys Overland 4 x 4 station wagon. It is a unique model as it is a 1949 factory surplus sold as a 1950 model (the rest of the 1950 models saw major front end body changes) Only 3086 of these rolled off the factory floor in 1950. It is a true flat fender, has the higher end (of the time period) 4 cylinder F-Head engine with the warm weather package. Everything is stock and it is 99% there- all insignia, Windows, seats, blinkers, wood floor planks, spare tire, nothing missing from the engine, arm rests, etc. The body shows so sighn of bondo or damage. Awesome Patina!!! My dad and I bought it to restore but simply do not have the room anymore. But it is ready for a new owner to continue restoration. She isn’t a runner yet but all the pieces are in place for the next step. Please see attached pictures. No back registration fees, everything is up to date. We are asking $4500 obo if you have any questions, or would like more pictures, please don’t hesitate to give me a call, text, or email.”

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1949 Jeepster Phoenix, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $5600. **SOLD**

Might be a good project.

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“This original flat head 4 cylinder 1949 Willys Jeepster is as unmolested as you’ll find. It runs and drives and has a good drivetrain, but is not a driver. It needs a full restoration. Both the front suspension and rear axle has been rebuilt. The driveshaft and the brakes (including new drums) are all rebuilt. There are various new parts, which have been installed so this can be started and driven, and any work completed has been done properly. The radiator has been rodded out, new water pump, hoses (oil and water), plugs, distributer, wires, rebuilt carb, new steering wheel, etc….. The wiring is shot, and is only wired to start and has brake lights. However, a new OE style harness is included.
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Ron’s Jeep Collection in Michigan

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Several folks shared this article published by Jalopnik. In 2013 during our drive through Michigan Brian had suggested we stop by Ron Hattner’s place, but we never did find it. Later on, we were surprised to learn that when he’s not working jeeps, he has a Wurlitzer organ he’s installing in his basement.

http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/meet-the-jeep-hoarder-who-saves-precious-history-from-r-1744110162

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Amateurs Untie! (Oh damn, another mistake, I meant UNITE)

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Today I received an email from someone I do not know and was not a regular reader of the site. Like all the emails I receive, I answer it the best I can. However, sometimes I do make mistakes (which is painfully obvious if you follow the site regularly). In this particular situation, things went sideways quickly . . .

The emailer has a low mileage, 100% stock jeep that he is excited to sell. He told me it was so nice that he would “defy anyone” to find a better example of it. Challenge accepted!!

He then asked for my opinion on it and about listing it on eWillys, so I downloaded the pics he sent into my CJ-5 folder to review them. **Spoiler Alert** It is important for our story to know that there are a couple thousand photos in that one folder.

I looked through the pictures he sent, noting there were five interior photos that showed the dash and engine in excellent shape. The interior was green (forest green perhaps), clean, and appeared brand new. However, when I dropped to the last two photos it showed a jeep with a rough orange exterior and a shoddy soft top. I thought it strange that the inside was so nice and clean, but the oustide was poor. However, I was in a hurry, as I was trying to make dinner and finish rewrites on a book chapter so I could head to a party with my wife.

Therefore, I responded to the seller with an email that noted I thought the interior nice, but the exterior poor and not 100%. I said it looked like the exterior had been repainted and the top was unoriginal. It was hardly a brutal assessment of his jeep by any means. He thought otherwise . . .

Almost immediately after sending the email my jeepsense (kind of like spiderman’s spideysense??) told me revisit the photos. I just knew something wasn’t right. That’s when I realized the orange exterior shots belonged to a different jeep. Oops, my bad!! So, I fired off a second email within minutes of the first offering my apologies for my mistake and informing the seller that I thought the outside was as good as the inside.

Well, the seller was not pleased by the short review in my first email. You’d think I’d questioned his manhood or thanked his mother for last night. Rather than address my incorrect comments about the jeep’s exterior (about which I was clearly wrong) or wonder if I’d looked at the wrong photos, he attacked me.

He began by questioning my knowledge, calling me an “amateur.” Okay, so this is almost true. I’m not sure I make enough money to be called a professional, thus I am an amateur by its very definition. But, he didn’t stop there.

He also told me he doesn’t need amatuers—there’s the word again … how did he know— like me “spreading misinformation on truly classic vehicles.” He added that I reminded him “of the idiot at the title agency who said the odometer wasn’t correct.” Did he just compare me with someone from the DMV? (I must come clean that Ann did work for the DMV for a short time, so I know they aren’t all ‘idiots)

Finally, he offered me some advice, telling me to “get an education before making false statements.” Well, I would have him know that I bought a fine education from the University of Utah, but that has never helped me identify a jeep!!

By the end of his email I was sure his keyboard’s keys were melting from the heat of his prose. If I was his dog, I’m sure he would have kicked me. Perhaps he was confusing me with his dog?

Unfortunately for him, it seems he never got around to looking at my second email (and probably not the third one I sent following his response). Had he bothered to tone down the verbal abuse, he might have seen me apologize for a simple error. Perhaps his fury made it impossible for him to read. Who knows?

So, I publish this as a reminder to all readers. Sometimes I make mistakes and I greatly appreciate those willing to tell me that. Email can be a tricky communication tool, especially when I’m working on a book deadline!!!  So, if I say something that seems untrue, completely wacky, senseless, or without forethought, just send me a thoughtful message.

On the bright side, I believe that’s the nastiest email I’ve received all year. And, each year, there always seems to be someone pissed off at me for something. I guess it comes with job. Hopefully, nothing else tops it during the next two days!!!

So, to sooth the gentleman’s sensitive feelings, I’ve added this card:

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1983 CJ-5 Fort Atkinson, WI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.

Mark forwarded this one.

“Here is one of the lowest mile Jeeps around. 18k . 258 6 cyl. with the 4 speed manual trans. Small lift kit. Nice BFG tires. Soft top and bikini top. Runs drives looks like new. Very unique Jeep. Stored winters. Solid body. Very clean inside and out.”

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1962 Wagon Enumclaw, WA $4000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.

Looks solid:

“I have a 1962 Willys wagon 4×4 that was somewhat restored years ago. It has a completely rebuilt original engine and it runs like a watch. I drive it all the time but it had sat for a few years so it needs some work on the wiring to make everything work and the heater core leaks a little. The body looks nice and it isnt a rust bucket but its not perfect it has like new 31″ mt tires the interior is decent and it has a huge stero system. Its a cool old ride that wont take a lot to make it perfect. $5900 or trade for guy stuff , newer snowmobile, hotrod , jeep, projects, harley, let me know what you have. ”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5380683013.html

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1947 CJ-2A Oakhurst, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700.

It’s powered by an f-head.

“Just got it out of the barn after 10 years…Started right up!!!…Clean body, Not rusted, or cut up…Has a later model 4 banger in it(Runs like a sewing machine)…On non-op…Clean title in my name…Comes with the factory back seat, and aftermarket hardtop…The front buckets are out of

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1950 Wagon Clayton, NC $16,500

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Has some unusual bench fabric.

“2 door with a 11 year restore on it in great shape with 305 chevy motor and 350 transmission and 4×4 running gears all work great with a beach look interior. The body has not been chopped up & is all metal, just like it came from the factory. Has an all 12 volt system.Great for beach or running around in or use it for advertisement. Asking 16,500 or best offer maybe trade for something.”

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5360508875.html

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1953 Wagon Redmond, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer

“I have a 1953 willys 2wd panel for trade or sale or a combination of cash and trade. Its got mustang front suspension and a chevy small block 350/350 400hp pretty darn quick about 21,000 miles on it. American racing wheels sucide doors Runs and drives great. Needs a little tlc on the paint some chips one small dent but no rust or major damage. Will consider all trades please no motorcycles or boats…….I would love another bagged/lowered c10 or Blazer text works best. The rig is in central oregon. I would put a value of around 18k on mine with a little paint work it would be worth 20k+. Will consider cash offers but please dont low ball me……2wd panels are not a dime a dozen……”

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