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UPDATE **SOLD** Was $3200.
Runs, but doesn’t drive.
“1947 Willys Jeep with top.
Runs but doesn’t drive.
Leaks oil in two places.
$3200 Or Best Offer~”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1250
“runs but no transmition. flathead 4 cyl. year unsure but somewhere in the 40s”
Not sure if there’s much value.
“I have a 50’s Jepp Willy’s frame and body. THATS IT! This is a non running vehicle with no engine or trans. NO PAPERS! $300 OBO”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/pts/4750611748.html
It’s a project.
“1946 cj2a project custom body diamond plate bed (tool box not shown) rebuilt motor painted frame brand new leaf springs installed gas tank ratiator brakes lines tons of new parts needs paint and put back together dont really want to sell but puting it out there 4400$$”
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/4750236378.html
UPDATE: Was $21,500. **SOLD**
(09/05/2014) Listed as a ’45, this is really a ’46 based on the year. I wonder if seller has any actual pics of this while owned by the Air Corps. That would help verify the seller’s restoration is correct.
“1945 Willys CJ2A (serial #73581). Full frame off, ground up restoration to military condition and specs. Original owner US Army Air Corps Alaska Command at Mile 26 airfield (Eielson) in Fairbanks. Surplused in late 1950’s. Had several owners around the state and came to rest in Wasilla in a state of decay. I acquired it in 2010 and performed the restoration over a 2 yr. period.
I was able to save and restore the rims, tires, axles, transmission, transfer case, drive shafts, frame, engine, carburetor, air cleaner, steering shaft and gear box, bumper, trailer hitch, generator, starter and jerry can.
Frame was sand blasted, repaired, aligned and powder coated. Cases for transmission and transfer case also blasted and powder coated. Drive shafts blasted and powder coated as was bumper and trailer hitch. Engine (Go-devil flat head 4), transmission (T90), transfer case, axles, carburetor, drive shafts, starter and generator professionally rebuilt. Everything else is new and correct for 1945/46 cj2a, including exhaust, radiator, fuel, brakes, springs and shocks, electrical, gauges, clutch and brake pedals and horn. Body and fenders are powder coated in army green with invasion stenciling. Seats are army green canvas. Jerry can and spare are correctly mounted on reinforced tailgate per mil-spec. 6 volt system has been retained. I have added one tail light and brake lights to make it street legal. Not stock in 1945 was an oil filter which I added and 6V halogen headlights. There are no turn signals or windshield wipers. There is no heater. I have a canvas top and frame, but it is in poor shape and I have not installed it. I have a black-out light, axe and shovel but have not installed them. Manila tow rope included. Air filter has been modified from oil bath to paper cartridge without changing the outside look. There is no back seat, which was sold as an option from 1945 on. I also have the Bantam trailer (correct pintel hitch) that works fine but needs a full restoration to match the jeep. Jeep has 360 miles since restoration. Registered and licensed. $23,500.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5800
“Oldie but goodie. This old willys has been worked on and alot replaced or rebuilt. Two years ago the transmission, transfer case and rearend rebuilt. The wiring was shot so I put in complete new harness. The steering box was rebuilt along with all new brakes, wheel cyclinders and new master cyclinder. The 5 tires are new with low mileage. The top was new two years ago. The doors come off and the sides roll up. The suspension, leafs and shocks are new. Starts every time and has a tow bar on front for towing long distance. If you want a dependable and go anywhere Willys, this is the one you would want. Will consider all reasonable offers or would trade for Manx, VW, in good running condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
(09/10/2014) The front end has been updated with a hitch.
“I’m helping my grandpa sell his Vintage Army Jeep. It’s in superb condition for its age, still runs like a champ, and 4×4 works great! 1951 M38 Willys US Army Jeep. It has low miles on the original engine, because it was used by a Commanding General, HQ1. It has a 2.2L four cylinder engine, manual locking hubs, 3 speed manual transmission, and a 2 speed transfer case. The vehicle only has 59,xxx original miles on it! 45,473 M38’s were built from 1950-1952, who knows how many are still drivable. Serious inquires only. This hasn’t been a beater hunting rig. It has been well taken care of. It’s a Classic! If you want to own and drive away with a piece of American History give me a call.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $4500.
(09/15/2014) Has a fiberglass 3B body.
“Cj3b fiberglass tub and hood. 231 buick. Just rebuilt t90, warn overdrive and 18 t case. 33 inch m/t.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/31/2014) We saw and photographed this jeep last March.
“1948 Willys Jeep, been in Silverton all its life, Has Willlys- Overland Artic Top, heat, 55 HP
Willys. Run Great Looks good, very minor rust”
http://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/4741598644.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,500
“One owner since new. Bought new from factory in Kansas. Only driven around the ranch and in parades. 7008. miles. Hanger Kept. Perfect in every way. A million miles left on it. Gages show pressures at 40 miles per hour. Over 60 psi on oil. Factory installed roll bar. Original paint. Antique plates.“
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
(10/20/2014) Other than the bent bumper, it looks solid.
“good seats clean body hood not great no rust at all 12 volt system all main components to return 24 volt good tires needs paint runs good new battery non oped vinyl civilian top new hunting ready”
I just purchased this 1947 brochure from eBay. It’s got a few good photos I hadn’t seen.
Commercially produced or home made? The gun ‘pops’ when the gun’s crank is turned.
“FANTASTIC PATINA! THIS JEEP & ARTILLERY GUN are 90% wooden except for metal steering wheel & metal gun “popper” (which WORKS)strip & masonite bottom.
25 1/2 in. long overall. Jeep is 10 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in.
ORIGINAL PAINT IS 70-80%. Gun “pops” when square crank is tnrned by the nail handle.
HAND-PAINTED NUMBERS, STAR, “USA” & GUN WHEELS. Steering wheel is a replacement as is part of the front seat back.”
What’s mounted to the hood of the front jeep?
“1944- U.S. Marines and jeeps move along a road lined with ammunition cases as they advance to front lines on Saipan.”
This Boise, Idaho, soldier used a swastika image to commemorate a capture.
View all the information on eBay
The model builder was supposed to be working on a motor for this tiny jeep at the time this photo and caption were published.
“1943 Press Photo The world’s smallest Jeep, 6 inches long and 2 inches high”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
This former fire jeep has some low mileage.
“I bought this little Jeep Dec. 15, 2010.
Serial number 57548134623
The motor is a ‘JEEP’ 4-CYLINDER F-HEAD “HURRICANE” ENGINE
It had 9,279 miles on it.
Fire Protection District #9 in Nine Mile Falls, WA purchased this Jeep new and date of issue for MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE was 10/09/61 (I have this document)
This is a very original, clean, rust free little Jeep
Jan. 1, 2012 miles = 10,565
Jan. 1, 2013 miles = 11,409
Jan. 1, 2014 miles = 11,657
Miles on the Jeep today are 11,712
As you can see from the pictures that we simply used it for a casual drive once in awhile, entered it in a few car shows and parades.
I never took this Jeep off roading.
I recorded the odometer every January 1.
My interests have changed and it just isn’t being used any more.
It is time to sell it and let someone else enjoy it!
If you have any questions please call as I am not near my computer most of the day. NO TRADES, Thanks for looking, Bob”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6700
“This is a rare willys jeep! It’s 4×4 with a 4 cylinder hurricane motor which has a fresh rebuilt by jasper. Has new glass all the way around which was 2300 between glass and rubber seals! Runs great! Just needs interior work. Great project car!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
It’s a project. It may run.
“The project vehicle I no longer have time for. New muffler, alternator (straight wire), and brakes. Needs minor work to be a fun and reliable toy. No title. Windshield is from a CJ3A circa 1950.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
Look solid.
“76 Postal Jeep DJ5. Runs good. I was going to fix it up but I haven’t got time for another vehicle.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
That’s one long bumper on the front. Might be worth a look.
“Running Willys:
– Indoor kept
– Rebuilt starter
– Bikini top over Roll Bar
– Minor surface rust; no rusted through frame, pan, hood, fenders or bed (as shown in pics)
– Heavy duty Hitch
– Solid steel front bumper with ample room for winch/hitch
– New Battery
– Jerry can mount on rear gate
– Lifted, but easy to drop again if desired
Great for farm and ranch, crosses just about any terrain with plenty of torque.
Needs headlamp attention if wanting to run on street or install light bar/driving lights
for off road. Paint it, restore it to all original – if you wanted. Other minor, regular maintenance issues to address as needed.
Won’t last long at this price!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
It’s got some updates.
“V6. Call for info”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
(02/14/2014) Some unusual mods on this custom flattie.
“Built from the ground up, litterally. Everything is custom made.Too much to list. Don’t contact me unless you are a serious buy”
UPDATE: Was $15,000. **Status Unknown**
Listed as a 1952, it looks later to me.
“The truck has been in the family over 35 years. No mud or rust. (slight surface rust) runs, needs jumped has bad battery. All original equipment and glass. price is firm.”
