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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
(05/13/2014) Maybe some value here?
“This is an old 1946 CJ-2A Willys Jeep Serial number 72546…It was used for many years as a hunting jeep… Has rust and dents, could be used for parts or restore…Has a motor, but it is not installed…The motor will need to be rebuilt…. Everything you see is included… No seats, but I have some that have been cut that I will throw in the deal….Reply to this post for more info…NO TITLE…Bill of sale only…”
Guy forwarded several links that highlight a trove of military photos from Miliblog.com.
Military items | Military vehicles | Military trucks | Military Badge Collection » France
Military items | Military vehicles | Military trucks | Military Badge Collection » Preserved WW2
Here are a couple photos from the site:
Ford GP
Ford GPW
Craig posted this photo from Alaska to the FC Forum that shows an FC trapped among some trees … or perhaps encouraging their growth.
This June 1956 issue of Willys News covers the increasing role of DJs and delivery vehicles.
UPDATE: this photo was listed on Ebay.
This July 18, 1945, photo shows Charles Sorenson with T. L. Soong, brother of the Chinese prime minister, talking after the unveiling of the CJ-2A at Cesor Farms in Detroit.
Sitting in the jeep are Sgt. William Sheehan (left) of Boston and Sgt. Woody Turner of Truman, Arkansas. They are heading to New Guinea.
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Tractors and jeeps were sold at this dealership.
“Photo. 1940s. Lamar, CO. Arkansas Valley Equipment Co, Willys Jeep Dealership.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
Here’s a very rare Hamilton pedal jeep.
“This came from the same estate as the great bicycles that I have posted. The condition is very good with no rust or major dents. It is missing only the hood ornament and has a folding windshield. It is all original paint and lettering. This is a rare maker.”
UPDATE: Was $3350. **SOLD**
“Jeep runs good!
Muncie close ratio 4 speed
Buick V-6 w/headers
P/S, 11.50/15 tires, Tilt wheel, Tow bar, Spool, Swing away rear rack
Roll cage with lights”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $7500.
(11/08/2014) Looks like a fun rig.
“The previous owner told me this rig was custom built in the late 1960’s as a no-kidding Sand Dune racer.
It’s incredibly fast! It will hold 65 MPH up Vail Pass on I-70 while barely touching the gas. The v8 motor is very strong, but when you combine it with such a small / light vehicle, it’s just crazy. The motor fires right up and is very strong, doesn’t burn any oil.
I believe it is a reproduction CJ3A steel body and not original Willys. I do have a clear Colorado title in my name. The bottom of the “tophat” channels underneath the tub are rusted, but the actual tub pan itself is very clean, and the frame is clean and solid.
The paint job is probably 20 years old, so is faded but still looks okay. I can’t stop for gas or pull up to a stoplight without someone drooling over it or asking questions.
Looks solid.
“title in hand. NO TRADES. please no emails asking if i have it. if you are reading this ad, i still have it. There are 3 on ebay- one for $17,500 one for $23,000 and one for $30,000”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4746009153.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $6500.
(09/20/2014) Looks like a nice wagon. Seller is having an ignition problem, but it does run. It may only be for sale through the weekend.
“ok so here’s the deal. I posting my wagon for sale through the weekend because quite frankly I’m frustrated. It has a 1970 ford 250 L6 with clifford headers and T90 3 speed with overdrive and twin stick transfer case that where both recently (less then a year ago) rebuilt. Just had all new leaf springs, shackels and shocks put on. I started having ignition problems a couple weeks ago and, not being terribly mechanically inclined, especially with electronics, I don’t want to deal with it right now. I just put in a new pertrnix electric points and flame thrower coil, all new plug wires and distributor cap. Until this it was my daily driver and is a blast to drive. It IS running right now but I don’t know that I would trust it to drive very far. it has some other non mechanical issues that are fairly simple, needs the speedometer/gauge cluster repaired or replaced, about a hundred bucks for a new replacement, the drivers door handles needs to be replaced, all the parts for which are easily available on E bay. It has some rust as would be expected on a car this old and it needs a U joint to put the front drive line back in. I was planning on replacing the pulley system windshield wipers(which has been converted to electric) to individual motors. I also have a bunch of random extra parts. Really, for someone with some mechanical skills this could be a damn nice rig fairly easily. get it before I change my mind…”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
(10/23/2014) Looks good.
“1946 Willys Jeep. Clear title. 225 Buick V6 with fresh top end rebuild. New brakes, new tires. Gear Vendors overdrive, steering updates. Fun ride. Can be seen in Gilbert Az.”
I assume it runs.
“1942 willys jeep 1 owner,original title, 74,000 miles,pto winch.needs restoration”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/4750042411.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $5500
(10/14/2014) Looks ready to roll.
“Standard 4 cyl rebuilt engine. New fuel tank and radiator. Lots of updates: brakes and brake lines,drums, front wheel bearings and seals. New drive line ,hoses, too numerous to mention all. Great condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $100
“Need jeep gone
Came with house
No papers
Old willy”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
It runs.
“1947 Willys Jeep runs and is registered ready to be restored. lots of fun…. looking for $3900 obo
No low balls this is an awesome vehicle who needs a good home.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/03/2014) Looks solid. has some updated bumpers.
“1948 JEEP CJ2A FLAT FENDER. Completely restored. No rust, dents or bondo.”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/4751319485.html
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.”
