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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 .
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.
(09/15/2014) Pics are reversed, making it appear this is RHD.
“For sale: Iowa titled CJ2A 1949 Willys jeep. Serial number 212301. Body number 193442. The jeep is running with original motor. No brakes. Radiator leaks. Front springs need replaced. Right front hub is stripped. No texts, Prefer to talk on cellphone, please.”
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/4667731239.html
This photo is part of an archive of letters from a Doctor named Greg Alexander to a woman named Wilma he met on a blind date during the war and (spoiler alert) married after he returned. Titled Letter’s to Wilma, the blog tracks Greg’s life as he enters the service, through D-Day, France and Germany. One of the interesting aspects is that jeep he was assigned when he reached France (see below). Anyone know what’s on the bumper? I assume the bar on the front was to carry stretchers? Note the jeep is named Wilma.
Here’s the blog: http://wwii-letters-to-wilma.blogspot.com
Doug shared with me the windshield extension included by Sears when he purchased a soft top in 1971. So, if you see something similar, it was actually a third party modification!
He wrote, “Here are some pics of the windshield extension that came with the Sears full soft top that I purchased in approx. late 1979.I ordered the top for an MB/GPW, so it came with the extension. They sold the same top to fit a cj2a without using the extension. I remember going to a canvas/upholstery shop to have some help with the doors. For some reason I could not install the doors without some professional help. Can’t recall why.I got home late that night! I was 17 at the time.”
The photo of this poor CJ-2A appeared on Facebook earlier this week. I don’t have any info on it.
And who has this MB?
“1944- Ward Canaday, President of Willys-Overland, drives the 200,000 Jeep built in Toledo off the line on April 4, 1944. Mr. Canaday helped the company get a contract to make Jeeps during WWII, producing 363,000 of the total of 648,000 wartime Jeeps.”
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I don’t remember this photo in any of the Half Safe books.
“1957 Press Photo Tiburon Calif, Australian Ben Carlin drove amphibious jeep
This is an original press photo. Tiburon Calif, Australian Ben Carlin drove amphibious jeep around the worldPhoto measures 9.25 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 12-03-1957.”
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I haven’t run across many truck-related press photos.
“1950 Press Photo Willys Overland 1/2 Ton Jeep Truck with Hurricane Engine
This is an original press photo. Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 3-23-1950.”
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UPDATE: Sold Was $3500.
This is a rare Empire Tractor built with civilian Willys parts.
“Empire tractors were only made for a few years after WWII. To start with they used surplus military Willys jeep drivetrains, later using civilian jeep drivetrains. The engine is jeep, the transmission and rearend are jeep, steering column and wheel is jeep, even the radiator is jeep. The operator platform is surplus Navy ship decking.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000.
Looks good.
“For sale is a 95 % restored 1962 Willy’s Jeep Delivery. Have over $40,000 in paper work of all work done. Has a rebuilt 1968 Chevy 327 vet motor, 375 h.p. Steel crank, forged pistons, motor has been blue printed and balanced. Only 1000 miles on motor. A lot of powder coating has been done to motor. Muncie close 4 speed, connected early buick 10 bolt posi differential. Hurst shifter ,complete chrome straight axle. Flow master exhaust system. All new brakes, gas lines +gas tank. Has the orig bumpers that were sent out and re chromed.
Has the orig bench seat that was restored. New Jade Green paint with Blk Rhino lining on roof and has been sprayed on interior floors front to back. Not much to make it 100 % done. I have been using it like this for 3 years. Could use alittle interior finshing, or can leave as is. Wont be disappoint , the thing is a fast, beast. Turn’s heads every where it goes. Only 300 made of thease in 62.If you don’t have the cash don’t waste my time. Over $40k invested. Not driven by a kid, 68 years old, getting out of the kid stage, and this is my last hot rod to be sold. Asking $20,000 Cash only”
It has a replacement body with an MB lid.
“1949 Willys CJ3A. fresh engine, newer trans, 4″ lift with 32 swampers. Everything is new including the tub. Not a show jeep but could be with some Frame detailing. Nice driver. Im finishing up my next toy so its time for this to move on.”
http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/4974660877.html
UPDATE: Was $3200. **SOLD**
It’s listed as a 1948 CJ-3A.
“1948 Willys CJ3A Buick 225 V6 runs but need TLC”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,000
Appears solid.
“Military jeep in good shape no rust summer top all original.”
This jeep is listed as a Military Willys Jeep in the title, but it’s a CJ-3A.
“Have a 1952 Willys Jeep (Painted in Camflodge) and in excellent condition. I’ve had the Jeep for 7 years and only driven during major parades and or ceremonies. I am selling it to raise funds in order to visit my brother who is ill and lives in Puerto Rico. I’m on a fixed income and this is the only way for me to make this trip.”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/4973760291.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
Still needs a little work.
“I have a 1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep. The Jeep was restored within the last 2 years but wasn’t fully completed. Every part has either been rebuilt or replaced the original 4-Cylinder engine, transmission and transfer case have been fully rebuilt. It will need minor carb work as it has a hard time starting and idling. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4950.
(03/13/2015) Looks in good shape.
“1964 Jeep Willy’s
Small Block Chevy Conversion (Novak Adaptor)
T15 3-Speed
Dana 20 Xfer Case
Wide Trac Axles
New Drive Shafts, New Shocks, New Brake, New Springs, New Radiator, New Battery, New Alternator, New Intake, New Headers, New Starter, New Clutch, Pressure Plate, Flywheel. New Distributor, New Gauges, New Fuel Pump
32″ BFG AT Tires
4″ Lift
Runs Great
Horseless Carriage Tag
Paint & body is a little rough…
Clear CO Title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
(02/16/2015) Has a spring over. Body appears solid.
“1951 Willy’s Jeep
Buick 3.8 odd fire
needs rebuilt
Spring over lift
33in Tires
Soft top and sun top
Title in hand”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/4974783225.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400.
Runs.
“Jeep on working order clear title runs looks ruff”
All kinds of mods on this jeep. It was listed as a 1941.
“I HAVE A 1941 WILLYS THAT HAS BEEN MY GARAGE FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS. IT RAN WHEN I PARKED IT THERE. IT HAD A MISS TO IT AND MAY HAVE A STICKY VALVE. IT HAS A BIKINI TOP TO IT. THIS IS AN AS IS SALE.”
http://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/4971749698.html
No pics provided.
“1948 cj2a for parts or project have frame with front and rear ends trans and transfer case and all body panels. I’m a full time student and don’t have the time. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
Are the two rear oval windows custom?
“For Sale: Hardtop and doors for a Willys Jeep. It is in good condition and was taken off due to the project we wanted to complete. There are some missing pieces, but should only be a few fasteners. Asking $850 OBO. Please only either text me or email me. Those are the best ways for me to respond.”
No pics of the actual top.
“Brand new it has one small hole. These are $999.00 new”
Could be some value here.
“2 late ’46 willys cj2a jeep parts mobiles. lots of parts, two hard tops extra wheels etc. email with contact info will rely promptly”
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/4973782543.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800
(02/05/2015) Looks like there’s some value here.
“Clean and clear Arizona Title. I have both the VIN plate and shift diagram plate that go on the dashboard. Location and Contact info at bottom of post.
I am not parting this out. This sale is for the entire vehicle and it’s spare parts. Most of the parts are present. The only known missing parts for a complete vehicle are: driver and passenger seats/frames, windshield glass, and all rubber hoses, seals, seams etc. I have not done any work on this so I cannot say if the engine/transmission/axles are any good. I bought it in Phoenix. I heard it came from northern AZ.
Getting this Texas trip going proved to be a challenge. Multiple issues kept us from leaving for weeks, then additional issues along the way added unforeseen obstacles, from an ill grandfather prior to departure, to me getting ill early on in the trip, to an emergency trip flight for Ann back to see her grandfather late in the trip.
Just the same, we managed to meet some wonderful folks, dine one some great food, and enjoy the hospitality of Texas. We look for ward to going returning (ed note: which we did briefly in late 2016).
Our trip tipped the odometer at just over 10,000 miles and 54 days. We explored the west, south, east, central, north and panhandle areas of Texas; yet there was still more we couldn’t see. We saw the Rio Grande, ate Texas BBQ, dipped our toes into the Caribbean on South Padre Island, rode a glass bottom boat, explored the Alamo, saw our first Buc’ees, visited a wide variety of museums, and much more. We even took a side trip to Omaha, Nebraska!
We arrived home just in time to celebrate my 50th birthday. Hopefully, the next half century will be as interesting as the first half.
Here’s an overall map of our trip:
eWillys Texas trip from late April – early June 2015.
Here are the posts related to the trip:
Brian forwarded links to some color WWII photos. These two photos included jeeps.
British and South African soldiers hold up Nazi trophy flag while combat engineers on bulldozers clear a path through the debris of the bombed out city of Cassino in 1943.
American servicemen drive in jeeps through an unidentified and nearly completely destroyed town, Italy, May 1944.
