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Steve forwarded this gem. This photo and article were published in the February 1952 issue of Mechanix magazine (pg 76). The article highlights two entrepreneurs who decided to provide home tv repair service by refurbishing a trailer into a mobile repair station pulled by a CJ-3A.
UPDATE: **SOLD** WAs $5000.
Looks good, but seller notes it could use a little more work to be really nice.
“1963 Willys Jeep FC 150 with parts. I have almost two sets of extra running gear. There is a hard to find windshield. The 1963 runs drives and stops but could use a restoration to be really nice.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Runs and drives.
“1971 Jeep CJ5 with a Willy’s F134 four cylinder motor. Runs excellent, starts easy, new battery, rear seat, 3 speed, good tires, 4wd works great. It is located 10 miles east of Newburg near Hatfeild. If interested please call”
Looks solid.
“Jeep looks and runs great. Has the 134 Hurricane water tight engine. I purchased it three or four years ago from a guy in SC and from what I can tell it has not been striped and rebuilt. Of course parts have been replaced over the years. I have put new front end parts on it such has tie rod ends and ball joints as well as breaks, fuel sending unit, and added the snorkel, tail pipe extension and fording plate and cable. I have the two fording valves but did not put them on as you can’t see them and I would never attempt to put this in the water just due to it age.
The jeep has all the canvas and can be fully enclosed or open it up and drop the windshield in the summer for a really fun ride. I also have a military winch that will fit on the jeep and run off the PTO however the winch needs to be rebuild and I have never got around to it but will include it if you purchase the jeep. The jeep does have a fully functioning PTO but would need the forward shaft to connect it to the winch.
I have no idea of the mileage as the speedometer was not working when I purchased it but I was able to fix it.
I drive it around town, especially on the 4th of July and such. People love seeing it.
Jeep has an IN title.
Asking $7,500 cash, will consider $5,000 cash and some trade items like guns, hunting, or saltwater fishing gear, or even a motorcycle”
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/4561236820.html
It’s got a fiberglass body. Looks like solid vehicle for the price.
“L1955 M38A1
FIBER GLASS TUB
Front fenders, hood and windshield original steel
3.8 chevy v6 dual exhaust with headers and Edelbrock 500 cfm 4 barrel, runs great can drive it home or to hunting camp.
T90 TRANS original recently rebuild
DANA 18 TRANFER CASE W/ Warn Overdrive
DANA 25 FRONT AXLE new bearing and seals with low miles
DANA 44 10 SPLINE new bearing and seals with low miles
Axles, tranny and transfer case all original (all have tags that say rebuilt Japanese ordinance command 1955)
Saginaw power steering
Power Brakes
Hydraulic clutch
Painless wiring harness
Newer seats
Duel fuel tanks. Soft top
Good tires
Needs plate made for floor to cover tranny. You can see in pictures
otherwise good to go. come give it a test drive!!!!!”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/4561093569.html
Probably doesn’t run?
“47 willys original rebuilt motor. Been sitting in barn”
http://bgky.craigslist.org/cto/4555935545.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
“49 Willys Jeepster for sale original. Partial restore.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(09/27/2013) This looks nice.
“* Body off restoration
* No rust body
* New paint
* New interior
* New Kenwood stereo
* V-6, 4 barrel carburetor
* Heidts Mustang II front end
* Ford 9″ rear end
* 350 transmission with Genie shift”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/4550161343.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7250
“1950 Willys Wagon 4×4, runs good, body is in great shape for the year, very hard to find these in decent shape, I have this one priced to sell! $7850.00 would make a great advertising vehicle for a company, come see…phone number under contact info”
The description makes it sound real good, but the picture doesn’t seem so flattering.
“All metal body, original dash, custom floorboard, boxed in frame-crossmembers – built in lift kit. 1969 ford 302 11 1/2 compression solid lifter edelbrock manifold scattershield rack n pinion steering Dana transfer case Dana 44 front end disc brakes Dana 60 rear 456 gears Holley carb top loader tranny hurst shifter fuel cell – glass – 31 inch tires roll cage .. $5000 or OBO”
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/4560781024.html
Looks solid.
“I have an AWESOME 1947 Jeep Willys for sale or trade in excellent condition
Only has 3,000 since complete restoration!!!
Looking for 1967-1969 Camaro Convertible may put cash with Jeep
Runs and drives AWESOME…. Tons of power!!
To Many New Parts to List
Manual transmission
Very powerful “Built” V6 engine
Brand new tires
I am asking $24,500 or willing to trade for Classic car, Newer SUV, or nice boat.”
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/4559806015.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700.
Runs, drives, plows, and has a hardtop. Body has rust.
“Hi I am posting my 1962 Jeep willys cj5. This jeep comes with the original Kelly All Steel hardtop and the original Fisher Speedcast plow. This jeep is bone stock and all original. The body is rusted out from sitting outside. There are body patches in some parts of the body. This jeep runs and driver great, I plowed with it all winter. Battery holds charge fine. All headlights and parking lights work, so do the blinkers. The taillights need to be re wired. The jeep also needs a brake job. This jeep has under 40,000 original miles!! Frame and drivetrain are close to mint condition. I have the original title that will come with the jeep!!”
It’s rough.
“1945 MB Willys Jeep. Serial #340860. Delivered to military 6/9/44. This is an intact, complete jeep with front end, rear end, transfer case, 3 speed transmission, front and rear end drive shafts, extra transfer care, extra motor. Doesn’t run or have title be great project vehicle or parts vehicle. DANA Front end and DANA rear end. model 18 spicer. DANA transfer case. $1500 firm. Lake Butler . Leave message”
http://lakecity.craigslist.org/cto/4548003567.html
Looks like a project.
“1952 Willys Jeep
ALL original, still has factory stamping!”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/4560932171.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
“Willys 3B.
All there with custom paint.
Engine fire took its toll. Carb melted. Distributor destroyed.
Was running when caught fire. Gear boxes protected by bucket.
Great donor vehicle. I have many parts unique to these vehicles.
Call to see if I have what you are looking for.”
No pics provided.
“I have a 41-45 willys mb jeep tub, I was going to build a rat rod out of it but another project came along and would like to just get rid of it. Make offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600
“FIRST $600.00 takes it or an interesting trade. ASAP
Save this Willys. We have stored this inside for 20 years and outside for the last two and it is time to find it a good home. The hood and fenders (not pictured) are in good shape the tailgate, windshield, and body have been filled over the years. The Jeep has a small block V-8, which is a boat anchor, but the parts to switch are presumably there. It has only one wheel, the rest appropriated for other uses before we got it. I won’t give it away and would consider interesting trades. Consulting Jeep parts and restoration sites – the hood and fenders are worth something. It is not titled but the dash plate is there. 1943 is a guess. Half money from a restoration site for the hood, grill, fenders, and tailgate is $800. Plus the drive line, etc. is worth something. Don’t need to get all of that and would like to sell soon”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
(06/24/2014) Looks pretty original. Seems to be missing the battery box.
“The original Jeep! Runs like a top! Unstoppable 4WD! Extremely well cared for! Price is firm.”
UPDATE: In a comment below Claudia mentioned that Jarvis Jeep had a very catchy jingle: Beep Beep Jarvis Jeep. Apparently, that jingle was played a lot in Oregon as a variety of folks from Oregon have mentioned it on the internet. I tried to find a commercial with jingle, but no luck. Also, at one time Jarvis Jeep was the largest jeep dealer in the nation. If I’d realized Robert Jarvis was still alive I’d have tried to contact him. Unfortunately, he passed away this past April.
Apparently, he was quite the character and boxer. According to the article in this magazine, during a boxing tournament in 1946 Rocky Marciano broke his hand on Bob’s head. After which, they became life long friends. (go here to learn more and then search for ‘Jarvis’.)
Here’s an image with the jingle on it that was posted on pinterest:
Craig scanned this from the January 1959 issue of Jeep News. It features the Jarvis Jeep dealership from Portland, Oregon.
John forwarded this unusual race. It’s was a 7610 mile rally across some desolate terrain. Sure looks like it would have been an experience!
http://www.endurorally.com/pages/peking-to-paris-octane-article-oct13
This family jeep was stolen. Unfortunately, there isn’t specific information. A reward of £1,000 has been offered for the return of the jeep.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
This has some upgrades, including the Hudson Steering mod.
“My loss is your gain! It is going to a good cause: college fund for a single parent’s child.
History: There have been only two previous owners; clear title is present. This CJ2A has been garaged over the past 5 years. It is in superb mechanical shape and runs like a charm. This has a warn overdrive, which makes driving so much easier and highway speeds possible. Hudson steering has been installed and makes steering a breeze. The engine has been totally rebuilt and retrofitted for unleaded gas. The oil pressure runs 40-50 psi. The following renovations and modification have been performed:
UPDATE: Was $11,900. **SOLD**
“Year: 1948 .
Make: Willys .
Model: JEEP CJ-2A .
Bodystyle: Unspecified .
Doors: 2 door .
Mileage: 52,401 miles .
Transmission: Manual .
Fuel Type: Gas .
Exterior Color: Maroon .
Interior Color: BLACK .
VIN: ***J247310A219446 .
Stock #: 219446 .”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000
Looks like a solid CJ-5.
“I have for sale or trade a 1955 willys cj5 jeep $9,000 with rare original half cab that has new tin on it. Also I have a spare rim and tire, 2 way Meyers 6′ plow, set of axles (solid), transmission and transfer case, extra 12 volt hydraulic pump a whole box of parts not sure whats all in it , jeep has brand new water pump, tires, New leafspring shackles, extra leafsprings added for additional clearance, New brakes, brake lines, and fitted with a vacume fan and electric windshield wipers. Also Open for trades on a newer car good condition 4×4 truck, gas or diesel, must be in good condition and minimal rust. Manual transmission preffered Let me know what.you got. Contact me for additional details.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Looks like this has some Mustang seats.
“Original 1946 CJ2A. 4 cyl flathead. Good condition. Runs good.”
