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UPDATE: Hard to believe it has been almost three years since I published this post!
I discovered these directions for the Muller Custom Top in the August 1965 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine that we’ve seen on nicely modified Fresno area Jeeps. I’m considering building one of these for Biscuit and selling my Kayline.
Page 40 (last page of article) below:
UPDATE: I still haven’t seen one of these for sale, on or off a jeep.
Here’s a rare ad for a Dualmatic Top. I knew they made hubs, but didn’t know they made tops.
UPDATE: Not many of these winches around.
While going through some old Four Wheeler Magazines, I came across two different ads for a McCain Hub Winch. As best as I can tell, you attach it to the front hub, wind a cable or rope around it, and then start the front wheels turning, which would pull the jeep forward. Also, the February 1969 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine has an article about the winch, but the seller wants $25 for it. I’ll wait until the price drops.
This first pic is an ad for the winch:
This second pic shows an ad for Chachua’s Four Wheel Drive Center. If you see #2, you can read about the hubs:
UPDATE: Still Available.
Joe’s selling his nice looking CJ-5.
“1960 CJ5. Rebuilt drive-train and engine. All new brake system. All new steering. Steel body. Comes with Best Top brand full top. Runs and drives excellent.
Serious inquiries only. Please email or call 404-387-6809 for more information or to set up a time to view the Jeep”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
May be worth a look.
“This is a fairly stock jeep . Some changes were made to the charging system and lights. I have most of the original items that were removed . Data plates are still on it . This jeep has no rust .This jeep is registered and drives fine . Would be perfect for a full military restoration or to just cruise town .It also has a roll bar and tow bar .”
Perfect, nope. But it runs.
“FOR SALE IS A 61′ WILLYS JEEP CJ5 4X4
RUNS AND DRIVES
4CYL.ENGINE 3 SPD TRANS
LOCK IN LOCK OUT HUBS
HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A COUPLE YEARS AND WILL NEED TO BE TOWED ,TIRES ARE BAD
PUT A LITTLE GAS IN IT AND A JUMP START ,IT FIRED RIGHT UP AND IDLED SMOOTH
DROVE IT AROUND YARD RUN FINE, CLUTCH SEEMED GOOD .
HAD TO PUMP BRAKES A COUPLE TIMES TO GET THEM TO WORK,I’M SURE THEY’LL NEED BLED
ODOMETER READS 69,000 UNSURE OF MILEAGE
SOME DENTS ,SOME RUST BUT STILL A NEAT LITTLE PROJECT
CALL OR TEXT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS”
http://wyoming.craigslist.org/cto/5066833347.html
Needs engine work.
“1953 all orig cj3b for sale . trans, diff, engine gone thru. engine seized everything else in working order. New 16″non directional tires come with it. needs engine work and put back together not perfect but have everything!
no title the last owner has it but lost it. I can supply his name and number. very nice guy!
I have run out of time and money!”
http://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/5066041118.html
The jeep has been sitting a while.
” have a1946 cj-2a jeep , I am the second owner of the jeep. I have a clear North Carolina title. The body is in good to fair condition with rust under the tub. I recovered all three seats and painted it 4 years ago. The motor runs great . It will need to have the breaks gone thru tho. I replaced the master cylinder but did not go through the drums or replace the lines. The plan was to restore the jeep but to many projects and no room for it now. Will consider trade on a 1. 6 motor or diesel air compressior. I have added more pictures to give a better look at the entire jeep. As you will see the tube has rust but considering it is a 1946 it ant that bad. The vin# is 75602 . I have not tried to get it running. It has been setting in my shop for the last four years. Again I will consider trade. The jeep is not running and has not been cranked in at least 5 years . Also I have four original wheels that go with the jeep.”
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/5066347012.html
Creative way to solve the photo download issue.
“Pictures tell the story. 1948 willys, used to be a plow truck so the body’s rough but the engine well cared for. Lots of new and extra parts on / with it. Call for text Dan most anytime of the day for any and all questions. Come on down and take it for a spin your self. Bought as salvage from an old farmer so we have no title. Couldn’t get the pictures off my phone so if a clearer picture is needed just ask.
NOTE: as an MN plow truck it has a strong heater, tall tires, and a removable homemade cad unlike most for sale.
New, muffler, starter, battery, spring stacks, four box new shocks to be put on. Resent work, rewired electricals, reset timing, transmission fluid and caps replaced, points reset, homemade removable cad. Includes everything jeep related (anything I may have forgotten to list).”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/cto/5066254491.html
No drivetrain.
“1953 Willys Wagon Panel, ambulance back doors.
No motor or trans
Needs total restoration”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/5065145671.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.
(05/24/2015) Parts rig.
“1948 cj-2a willy jeep…for parts or fix…needs tin work, but not all patched up…motor stuck…asking $750, as is…”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2995.
(04/29/2015) Based on the serial number this should be a VEC, but there are no tool indents.
“NEED A JEEP TO RESTORE?? Fully restore this jeep and you could possibly sell between 10-13K on Ebay.
Check out this 1946 CG2A Willy’s Jeep. Serial #17158, Flat Head, 4 cyl engine, Soft top, split windshield fold down. Needs TLC. Selling AS IS. $2995 or best offer.”
This 1959 advertisement was placed in the December 27, 1959 issue of the Toledo Blade.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,5000. It has a Muller Top
“THIS IS A 1965 WILLYS THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH A 1969 WINDSOR 302 MOTOR WITH HEADERS AND A C4 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE BODY IS AN AFTERMARKET ONE PIECE ALLUMINUM BODY MOUNTED ON A 1965 JEEP CHASSIS. (REGISTERED AS 1965 JEEP). TOTAL FRAME OFF RESTORATION FROM THE GROUND UP. WAY TO MUCH TO LIST, ONE YOU MUST SEE AND DRIVE.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Looks like a solid 2A.
“Runs and drives , great for a person who wants to restore, newly reapolstered seats and converted to 12 volt system, been in my family since 1963.”
UPDATE: Was $8000. **SOLD**
“Fully restored, new upholstery, new tires, dark green, original rebuilt 226 6 cylinder engine, runs great…”
UPDATE: Still Available.
The photos suggest there is still some work to be done.
“New motor, small block Chevy, new trans, rebuilt rear end, new front suspension, new shocks. $8,000. (obo) ”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5065275566.html
To be complete and original it should have a drain gutter at the hood hinge. As Jaime points out, it has also been converted to 12 volt.
“You will not find a nicer and more complete 1949 Willys Jeep. Completely Restored 5 Years Ago. All Complete and Original. Matching numbers throughout. Outstanding Condition. 2nd Owner. Body and Paint: Excellent. Less than 5000 miles since restoration. 2015 New Parts: Battery, Starter and Solinoid. ”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5060344627.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was for Trade.
Robin spotted this unusual CJ-3A. It’s got some custom mods. That engine is installed way back.
“2.2L Dodge Turbo Charged 4cyl
Automatic
Power Steering
Motor and Transmission have less than 30k miles
Tires are like new
Custom built drive train
has been sitting for 4 years, but start and runs well”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
Some unusual polkadot fabric.
“PURCHASED FROM A FRIEND WHO BOUGHT IT FROM THE MAN WHO BOUGHT IT NEW, THAT DOESN’T HAPPEN OFTEN ANYMORE, HE WAS 90 AND THIS WAS HIS PRIDE AND JOY, HAS BRACKETS ON HOOD FOR HAULING HIS ELK HOME, FLASHLIGHT HOLDER ON STEERING COLUMN, I AM NOT CHANGING A THING COMES WITH MANUALS AND PARTS, BELL CRANK NEEDS A KIT, COMES WITH IT…..CAN’T BUY A FOURWHEELER FOR 5,500 THAT’S MUCH GOOD, FLAT FENDERS HARD TO FIND HAS A CJ3A WINDSHIELD AND TOP BECAUSE A TREE FELL ON IT IN 52, ”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,000.
(04/29/2015) Another militarized jeep for to day. This one is a CJ-3A.
“1952 Willy’s jeep with 18298 original miles. Body off restoration. Clean title. Drive train, engine, and transfer case original with matching numbers. Completely restored. All documentation of restoration to include pictures and receipts. New wiring, seat covers, shocks, radiator, tires, gas tank and fuel lines, new brake lines and cylinders – many other items.”
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/5064887501.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
I wonder why the front clip looks tilted upward.
“listing this 1953 willys jeep as is….runs and drives…”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
“Or trade for running vehicle Or scooter/moped. It does run. Sold as is. Txt if intrested”
