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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(11/02/2015) This has a non-running f-head. Has a heightened windshield.
“This Willys CJ2A has the early 50’s hurricane engine. Top and 2 doors included. Has not ran in 6 years. Either respond to email or text ”
You may remember Robert’s 1942 GPW from this post last year. Since then his father and he have repowered their modified GPW.
Robert writes, It has been about 18 months since I wrote you about the GPW project that my father and I found on your website in 2010. You were kind enough to feature the build of our Willys last time. Since then we have made some drastic changes that I think you may enjoy.
Things got out of hand last November when a simple craigslist browse lead to the purchase of a B&M 144 Supercharger from Ohio. Initially, we were not sure if the blower would find its way into the GPW, and decided to bore out a 350 that we had lying around. The plan was to build a supercharged 383 stroker for fun, and then decided what vehicle to install it in. As you may imagine the longer we had the blower in the garage the more inclined we were to see it tentatively installed in something, and the GPW was the easiest option. We pulled the 400 SBC and installed the 350 with no internals, but the blower on top to see how it looked. The result was amazing, and we decided that the Willys was going to get a new motor!
Installing a small block chevy with a blower in a Willys that came with a 4 cylinder comes with numerous obvious and unforeseen hurdles. For instance the blower is a bit taller than a traditional intake manifold, and consequently the hood would not close. Therefore, we moved the motor mounts down which actually helped the center of gravity! This alone did not clearance the blower, carburetor, and air cleaner though. However, we were undaunted, and decided that the only remaining option was to cut a hole in the hood and stuck the air cleaner out!
After we figured out how to fit the motor in up and down we decided to address the issue of front to back. The position of the motor already had the HEI distributor close to the firewall so there was no room to move the engine backwards, and the snout on the blower was too long for us to fit the single core radiator before the grill. Therefore, we completely removed the radiator from the engine compartment, and installed a new 3 core aluminum radiator on the roll bar behind the seats! We had to customize all of the plumbing for the cooling system, and my uncle assisted us with a very special bender borrowed from a former custom off-road shop. In addition to the bent aluminum portion we ran the same flexible lines along the frame rails that you can find on monster trucks. Continue reading
Great shot of the VEC.
“1946 Press Photo Toledo Edison Company employees using a Jeep out in the field
This is an original press photo. Two “trouble shooters” for the Toledo Edison Company, Toledo, Ohio, find using a Jeep suitable for reaching poles in “deep cut and heavy fill” areas.Photo measures 8 x 10.25inches. Photo is dated 03-07-1946.”
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There’s lots of comic books and military items at this auction. The lot of Willys brochures looks interesting, especially that Willys Export Vehicle Program brochure.
“Military, Comics, Coin and Ephemera Auction
Sun. November 22nd
1:00pm, Doors Open at 11am
HARRIS BROS. AUCTIONS
G-4150 VAN SLYKE RD.
FLINT, MI 48507”
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2619929&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
(11/11/2015) Looks good for the price.
“Fully restored no issues or problems what so ever
If the ad is up its for sale”
UPDATE: Was $1500. **SOLD**
This may run. The outside looks very solid, but the rear floor definitely has rust. A very stock 3A.
“1950 CJ3A Willys Jeep project. I bought it an estate auction last year and haven’t done anything with it so I’ve decided to sell. It’s all original and needs restoration. It was running when parked but the previous owner ran into health problems so it sat for several years and as a result it needs new fuel system, etc. The motor does turn over and I was told it was started last summer. I have the windshield frame. Please look at the pictures then if you’re interested, click the reply button above to call, text, or email for more information.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Auctioned.
The jeep has a reserve. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21 @ 10:00 A.M. Located at 4001 Cortland Avenue Altoona PA 16601 – Near Cesare Battisti Club.
“VEHICLES AT 12 NOON W/RESERVE – 1959 CJ-5 Jeep Willys w/reading of 23000 miles & snow plow;”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,900.
(09/11/2015) It’s got a few updates, but sure is a clean jeep. Check out the underside pics.
“Gorgeous 1948 Jeep Willy’s 4X4, restoration includes 350 V8, headers, paint and more. Own a piece of American history with this timeless classic!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000
(09/20/2015) Looks nice, though there’s some wear on the floors.
“For sale. 1954 CJ3B Jeep. Nice condition. Brake system recently rebuilt-new lines, drums, and master cylinder. Windshield frame seal replaced and new horn wiring. Many overhauled components and replaced parts. Little rust. Always hangered. Transmission shifts great, doesn’t pop out of gear. Hi/Low/2wd/4wd all work great.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1800
(06/20/2015) Probably not much more than a plow jeep without additional work.
“Body has some rust, frame has no rot at all. Replaced most brake lines last summer, has new plugs wires, distributor, new updated solex carb, belts oil and filter. Comes with manual plow, great plow truck for medium to large driveways. Bill of sale only”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/5316181218.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
Not sure how much value is here.
“Planned to make this a winter project, but I will be moving out of my house in the next month and it needs to go. Needs an engine. Has all parts for transmission. Frame is rusted in a few areas. No title.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Looks rough.
“never heard it run bought out of a old barn title in hand needs restored”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
It’s a project. Seller is convinced it is rare, so it must be worth a lot. Has non stock engine.
“I’m selling this rare Jeep Willy CJ-a because my father has pancreatic cancer with only two months left to live. We’ve been treating it as an amazing project, but as you can see, it isn’t finished.
It runs well. It needs general check-up, brake shoes, wipers, and fuel float. Other parts are in excellent to good condition. However, the motor isn’t true to the vehicle itself – It is a 1974 Ford Mustang Pinto’s engine. This is compatible and runs well.
Depending on your tastes, it might need to be repainted and a new cover. The selling price is $7,500 OBO. We will accept best offers but, please do try to not low-ball us. We are aware of how rare it is. It will come with two Jeep Willy CJ-a manuals.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/26/2015) Looks solid.
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2a. Great shape, mostly stock condition. This jeep runs great, and is ready for the trails or to be restored to show condition. Title in hand. Located in Boulder.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5314501177.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
How about this unusual CJ.
“This is a custom built 46 Willys CJ 2a. has a 46 Ford Cab custom built into the body. Engine is completely rebuilt. new brakes. New clutch, new master cyl. This is a very unique willlys that was custom built 20 years ago. It has been driven appx 1000 miles since built. One of a kind !!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
Might be a good price.
“Willys Jeepster, 1949 all original. needs new side curtains and rear window. This is a very rare car.”
Not much tread left on those desert dogs.
“8301 E C.R. 801 S.
Plainfield, In 46168
Saturday, November 21st, 2015 9:30AM”
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2605268&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
I wonder what’s under the wood on the back.
“This is from the “1950 ty” street rod. It was done back then and is that way today. It has a 1955 chev 265 cu in motor with a slush box tranny. Other way it is stock with a few up date to have it run down the road”
Rough, but that might be an aftermarket push bumper.
“9777 North 375 West
MICHIGAN CITY , IN”
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2608200&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0
Has a custom diamond-plate bed.
“We are moving and have decided to sale this old truck. The truck was running last year but needs the carborator cleaned and some new gas. Not sure if it needs a new carborator or not because it has been setting for over a year. We had it 90% restored a few years back. We also have a 1958 Jeep Willy’s for parts that we will let go with the sale of the 1963. All parts on 1958 can be used on 1963. The 1958 (parts truck) is missing the bed to the truck but has motor. The 1963 (Truck shown in pictures) has it’s original Title and still has the original drive train so top speed is about 45mph. It also has a custom galvanized bed that is specified to the original bed that came on the original truck. The engine is a Super Hurricane 232 flathead 6 cylinder. The original mileage is shown in the photo of the speedometer. Serious inquiries only! Please contact Randy if you have any questions.”
http://charlottesville.craigslist.org/cto/5284685403.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700. Meyer hardtop.
Has some good updates, but needs an engine. Check the paperwork.
“1967 jeep cj6 no engine trans t-case. dana 30 front dana 44 rear. 2.5″ leaf springs. no seats. comes with lien paperwork.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
(10/23/2015) Listed as a CJ-3A, it looks like it has an M-38 body with a WWII windshield.
“1950 CJ3 in real nice shape many new parts rebuilt engine top to bottom rebuilt carb new clutch pressure plate and throughout bearing all new brakes including wheel cyl shoes and hardware drums master cylinder 4 new tires new starter alternator converted to 12volts. All new fuel tank lines and pump. Body solid good seats plus much more call me Leo please speak loud I can’t hear good on phone”
No pics provided, but jeep is supposed to be in “mint condition”.
“I have a nice 1949 Jeep Willys for sale.Farm edition.Must see to appreciate.All original. Located in Kenduskeag.Can text pictures to serious buyers only please.$5000 obo.”
Its an interesting piece.
“For sale is a pull behind Willys Power Unit. It had a fire pump on the back which has been removed and sold. You can buy it and put another pump on the back, or a generator or an air compressor or??? The engine itself is a 4 cylinder Willys. It’s hasn’t ran in years but it DOES turn over. Since the pump has been sold ahead of it, I AM willing to sell just the engine if you’re not interested in the whole thing. $2500 for the whole thing or $2300 for just the engine. You remove AND haul. ”
http://moseslake.craigslist.org/grd/5311924357.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Doesn’t run at the moment.
“I am selling my 1941 willys jeep. Not in bad shape for its age. All original but has been converted to a 12 volt system. Has all new white face gauges,oil pressure,temp and volts. It has a key switch so you have a key instead of just a push button. New MSD 12 volt coil and new solenoid. Gmail 10si alternator. Brand new fuel tank and show quality replacement carburetor from K in SC. Also has Warn locking hubs. Not to far gone it can’t be a nice project to finish up.Does need a fuel pump and probably a set of points. Not running at the time but close to being able to run again. I don’t have time to mess with it anymore and could use the empty space in my shop.”
