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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $38,000
“1948 willy’s jeep 350 small block chevy engine 750 horse power. All new paint,crome and interier.Well maintained very clean comes with extra set of paddle tires Asking $30,000 OBO”
With winter settling into Alaska, Paul has returned to continue work on his Stainless M-38 (and a matching stainless trailer). I believe this is the 28th year of the project? Thanks for sharing Paul!
Knarley Rolls, Paul’s M-38. The spare with its cover is attached to the back of the jeep.
The black steel wheel in the photo below is one of 8 new wheels I purchased for the Willys (4 and a spare) and the M100 trailer (2 and a spare) so I need to modify these wheels to accept the stainless wheel discs I previously made. Each wheel will have 6 metal tabs (evenly spaced) welded to the outer face of the wheel with the tabs running from the outer bead flange to the raised inner ring around the lug nut area and each tab will have two nuts welded to the inner surface. These nuts will line up with holes drilled thru the stainless wheel discs to accept the wheel disc attach hardware and the tabs will provide additional support to hold the wheel discs while driving.
The black rim is to the right covered by a template. The other parts are trailer pieces from the disassembly of his trailer.
My original plan was to have only one nut per tab (so the wheel disc would be held on with six machine screws) but it’s much easier to weld two nuts to each tab while I’m making the parts than to have to add additional nuts and attach screws after the wheels have been powder coated just in case the discs wobble during rotation. I’ll try the 6 attach screws per wheel first and if the wheel discs stay smooth during driving I’ll leave the extra 6 nuts empty. If the disc shows any sign of instability while driving I’ll use all 12 screws to attach the disc for extra support.
Here’s something special. It runs. You’d be the only one on the block with this rig.
“Most all work has din done and alot of new parts was in the process of restoring but I’m burnt out 4wheel drive all works run’s and drives all wiring is new motor was rebuild a few years ago clean title serious people onely may consider art trade call”
http://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/5228048488.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $11,500. It might now be this one.
(08/16/2015) This wagon looks like fun.
“1953 CUSTOM WILLY’S OVERLAND JEEP CONVERTIBLE <<>> 327 CHEVY ENGINE <<>> 4-SPEED <<>> NEW PAINT <<>> NEW INTERIOR <<>> JUMP SEATS IN REAR <<>> HIDDEN STEREO SYSTEM IN GLOVE BOX <<>> 17″ CHROME WHEELS AND SPARE ON TAILGATE <<>> DRIVE ANYWHERE WITH NO ISSUES <<>> STRAIGHT BODY <<>> NEW RESTO”
UPDATE: This was on eBay, but seller pulled the ad. I don’t know if it sold or not.
Jim spotted this good looking CJ-5. Seller is VERY motivated.
“This Jeep runs and drives great, just took it on a 150 mile cruise 70 mph no problem. Steering is tight and is suspension. Look at all the pic’s and see the original condition and original factory red paint (not repainted).This Jeep has great patina!! Please note: a small dent in front right fender, small ding in front left fender, small tear in soft top. Top is not perfect but looks and functions well. Absolutely no fluid leaks in or around engine.
A few cool spec’s relating to what we have for sale.
VERY VERY RARE, TUXEDO PARK TRIM PACKAGE INCLUDES PINSTRIPE UPHOLSTERY, BLACK WINDSHEILD FRAME
SEE ORIGINAL ADVERTISEMENT BELOW!!
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,995.
“FOR SALE!! RARE YELLOW WILLY’S JEEPSTER!! ORIGINAL PAINT ORIGINAL PARTS STRAIGHT BODY INTERIOR NEEDS WORK!! THIS VEHICLE NEEDS TENDER LOVING CARE AND SOMEONE WILLING TO DO SOME WORK AND HAS A PASSION FOR JEEPS!! GOOD CONDITION FOR ITS AGE!! CLEAN TITLE!! 45,980 MILES!! YELLOW BLACK INTERIOR SELLING AT OUR DEALERSHIP BELOW BOOK VALUE!! GIVE US A CALL TO COME SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL RARE 6 CYLINDER JEEP!! CALL OR TEXT”
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/14/2014) The jeep looks good, but the pictures aren’t taken in Richland. There’s a whole lot more desert here.
“1946 Willys Jeep with original overdrive. It has Bronco wheels and rims, rims have been modified to fit. There is a CJ5 rear seat and 2 CJ5 front seats (not in the Willy). I purchased this Willy from a father son team who did a ground up restoration. It runs great!”
http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/5228224843.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,000
(07/17/2013) This looks nice. 2WD
“350 turbo with shift kit. Custum interior vinal 2 wheel drive. runs real good, come see for yourself
and take a ride in it. if interested. thank you”
http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/5227020565.html
Looks solid.
“Sale to family friend fell through, back on the market, 1953 Jeep M38A1 New tires. New brakes all the way around. Runs good. Only being used for Memorial Day parade. Time to move it on.”
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/5225842431.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(05/05/2013) “1952 JEEP WILLY WAGON 2WD
ORIGINAL F HEAD AND 3 SPEED MANUL TRANS
GOOD SHAPER, RUNS AND DRIVES GOOD”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/ctd/5227573041.html
No title.
“Listing my 1952 Korean war Willys M38 Jeep. S/N 70728. Runs good but does smoke a bit. Body is super with only rust on floorboards in front and one small place on drivers side. No dents!! Frame still has paint on it in places. Gas tank has a small leak but can easily be repaired. Paint is ugly!! Was originally O.D. Green, than primed and painted Air Force Blue and Lettering on the hood that says “Personnel Services”. I sanded it a bit to be able to read what it said. Under that the original unit numbers are just barely visible. Than it was painted red. Has been converted to 12 volt system but the 24v wiring harness is still there. Drives and shifts fine and no problems with transfer case either. Will need a brake job. Had military mud flaps on the rear so I suspect it was used on the flight line at some point. VERY RESTORABLE!!”
http://up.craigslist.org/cto/5226673627.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
No pics of the trailer included.
“GPW. Call Gray for more info. No calls after 11pm please.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
It runs, but needs some work. May be a good price.
“Hobart Gas Engine Driven welder generator. Will need some work to make run but does run and work. Currently the engine cover is off and the radiator was removed to be replaced. Have new radiator and needs to be reassembled. Gas in tank is likely bad from sitting. With some work you can have a decent running older welder generator. Or use the parts for something else.
The engine is a cool old JEEP Willys industrial motor.
AS is no trades. The welder head alone will fetch $300 worth of scrap copper at the recycle yard, I would just rather see it go to someone who has the time to use it.”
No drive train.
“47 Willy’s jeep body rolling no motor trans, has working winch Fair condition bill of sale $800 OBO”
http://jacksontn.craigslist.org/pts/5229779518.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
Maybe some value here?
“Floor pans are rusted but the rest of it is in good condition, frame is solid, & cylinder head was removed but everything is there”
Interesting rims.
“1947 jeep willy cj2 . Has oringal overhead 4 cyclender . Everything is oringal . The only rust on it is the two front floor boards . Would be a great project.”
http://cenla.craigslist.org/cto/5229418135.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Looks solid.
“46 jeep 300 ci alum. head buick v8 4 speed pewer steering winch lots new parts black primered”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It has a few issues.
“1977 AMC US Mail Jeep. 6 Cylinder 232 AMC engine. Runs very good. I have twoI am restoring a 1969 Kaiser Willies Postal Jeep so I am selling one.
Description below:
New Parts: all Brake shoes, master cylinder, all wheel cylinders, all brake springs and hardware, front brake lines, all new tie rod ends, new steering dampner, 4 new shocks, new turn signal system, new light bulbs and covers, new starter, new fuel pump, 4 new tires, new battery, new fuel sending unit and fuel (filter) sock (sending unit needs to be wired to the fuel gauge). New oil pressure gauge,new water temperature gauge, tune up within the last three months. All lights work, wipers work, turn signals work. New front turn signal assemblies. The electronic ignition works great but I have a new replacement as a spare part.
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UPDATE: Still Available. Local sale only
“1954 Willys CJ-3B
F134 Hurricane, 6V
Dana 25/44 axles, (5.38:1)
Dana 18 transfer case with overdrive
Ross T-12 stearing box
T-90 Transmission
Kelsey-Hayes wheels, Warn hubs, 9″ brakes
Original 1954 configuration with overdrive, Warn hubs, and fog lamps. Mechanical restoration (engine, carborator, cooling system, transmission, transfer case, axles, brakes) conducted in 2012 by a professional Willys restoration shop. New fuel tank and lines, replacement windshield frame, new rear seat, new seat covers/foam. All electrical systems (wiring, generator, starter, distributer, etc) rebuilt or replaced with manufacturer’s equivalents. 1200 miles since completed. Registration current. Garage kept. Complete list of work conducted and detail photos available upon request. Local sale only.”
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/5225569555.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/02/2015) Has a variety of updates.
“1948 Willys CJ-2A, Red/Red, Original 4cy Flathead, 4×4, Lockers, Runs Fantastic, Custom Recovered Seats, Custom Doors, Spring Over Lift, CD Player, Warn Winch, Brush Guard, Folding Windshield, New Starter 35in Super Swamper Boggers!! Nice Jeep that can go anywhere!
$10,000 or trade for Muscle car, Classic ??? or Newer Yukon or Tahoe. . .I can add cash. . .”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/5199701785.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
“Have you always wanted a Flat Fender Jeep but they all seem to be rust buckets? Well here is your answer, this body will never rust. Reproduction of Jeep CJ3A body except better, complete with frame. More engine room, more leg room. Can’t seem to find the time to work on it so my failure is your good luck. All body parts necessary. Add your suspension and drive train and drive off in a head turner. I am also including a pair of bucket seats and a roll bar in this sale. Complete Body, Frame, Seats and Roll Bar only!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was 42500.
Includes the homemade trailer.
“This is a very good running jeep doesn’t smoke, all the ball joints and u joints are tight 5 new tires, heater works has been converted to 12 volt also has new battery all gauges and lights work comes with the trailer made just for the jeep made out of drill pipe.new gas tank new brake lines. Hate to sale but need the money. ”
This is Leigh’s final report from his trip across Australia in a 1944 Ford GPW. Thanks again to Leigh for assembling this record of their adventure. This is a news report published while the convoy was on the road. It gives more background into the purpose of the convoy. For previous entries read the previous entry here.
Red section on map was the approx. alternate route home that we fortunately avoided.
Setting off early for Jervois Station, 2750 sq.km (1708 sq.ml.) the Plenty Hwy soon deterioated (“Plenty” of corrugations, bulldust holes & rocks like broken house bricks) to the point where it claimed our first victim, Sam’s Jeep went one way in a bulldust hole & the trailer went another, tipping the trailer. Fortunately no one was injured however the trailer required a bit of work.
Plenty Hwy trailer overturned.
More of the Plenty Hwy.
Arriving at Jervois the weather was deteriorating so some firewood was gathered with the help of the Power Wagon & we set up camp. With no improvement in conditions we continued next day to Gemtree, gateway to the Gem fields of Central Australia, only 126 miles but due to the condition of the road everyone was glad to arrive. Here we were treated to a Camp Oven Roast by the local camping park.
Evening fire and a beautiful sunset.
At Gemtree the road from there on to Alice Springs is sealed so apart from occasional rattles from our clutch and a leaking fuel pump on the Power Wagon there were no further dramas. We arrived in “the Alice” as it is known to coincide with the Alice Springs Transport Hall of Fame reunion, a week long showcase of Australian transport history.
Piano key section of the Hwy is reinforced to take aircraft of the Royal Flying Doctor in an emergency.
From here some were heading back to Western Australia via the Great Central road while others chose to visit Lamberts the geographical centre of Austarlia and continue down the historic Oodnadatta track, another 1200 km (745 ml) of rough unsealed road to Copley, then on to Adelaide.
Coober Pedy the Opal capital of Australia
Fortunately as it turned out, time constraints had us head straight down the excellent Stuart Hwy between Alice Springs & Adelaide stopping briefly at Coober Pedy the Opal capital of Australia. It was here that the clutch started shedding springs from the disc, parts of these then intermittantly jammed the pressure plate causing loss of clutch, character building Cheryl called it, especially when it happened on Bolte Bridge, the main thoroughfare through Melbourne in peak hour traffic.
Bad clutch
Some statistics: Miles covered 4235 (6815 km) Total fuel used 987 litres (approx 260 US gal) at a cost of AU$1510. The highest fuel price seen was AU$2.10 / litre, fortunately by carrying five Jerry cans we didn’t have to purchase any at this price.
The next trip has been planned for 2020 to re-trace the route & visit the wartime installations from Alice Springs to Darwin.
Roberto Flores wanted to share his latest illustrations. They were created for a French bimonthly magazine “4×4 Story”. Number, or issue 62, is related to how enjoying the summer with your jeep and its windshield folded down. Vive l´été!!! Number 63 is also related to summer and how to going to the beach…in a DUKW! Roberto didn’t have a chance to translate the comics into english, so brush up on your french 🙂
Story 62
Story 63
Ted Jordan has lots of parts for sale. His contact info is willysted@charter.net or 1-860-429-4080 or1-860-428-3265
Willys Jeep PTO related parts for sale
Complete PTO setup for cj5 or 3B ,with newer style Spicer 18h PTO unit rear drive shaft with PTO spacer for extra length and rear gearbox output shaft
Right angle drive unit minus drum pulley
Another right angle drive unit with drum pulley
Rare Ramsey Twinstick PTO specific to the CJ2A- 3A . This is not for a pickup ,wagon ,or cj5
Rare Ramsey C7 Capstan winch , looks to be complete . I have been collecting this type stuff for a very long time and have never seen one of these !!! Nice unit
Early Willys Farm Jeep chafe screen
Excellent set of 10 spline Warn hubs (look to be unused)
Early CJ2A keyed coil ,with mount .Great condition
Single stick PTOs about two dozen or so to choose from with lots of tail shaft variations (not pictured didnt want to drag em all out)
Rear out put gearboxes ( a few to choose from ) Sorry just the one driveshaft right now listed with the complete setup
Monarch HI-LO Plow and implement pump ,valve and reservoir units . Atleast a half dozen to choose from
Oi bath air cleaner setups ,one early 2a one later 2a-3a Donaldson type
Excellent condition industrial engine governor ( Not a variable speed unit but I may also be selling one of my last variable speed units soon
Reproduction WW2 Steering wheel (unused condition )
4 Sets of Jeep hubcaps . One set looks to be Commando , the other sets look to be one early and one later version J series or possibly wagoneer . All sets not mint but very nice condition for a driver or to restore . They should shine up well.
Bantam Trailer lunette and landing leg . Was mounted on a civ TC3 trailer and switched out for original TC3 type . Safety chains look to be M416
NOS set of Arrow glass lenses , I was told these are for the TC3 trailers but Im not sure . They are in excellent condition
Im sure Im forgetting some parts listed in pics but feel free to email or call with questions and parts that arent pictured you may be looking for. Pricing will depend on which part your looking for and if you want multiple parts. In other words the more you want the better I can do on a price for you. I am looking for a few items for an early 46 column shift 2a Im working on and would possibly trade something if it worked out good for both partys. See more pics at this old Willys post.
