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Bill shared this USMC M-38A1 (see back bumper) with a few updates.
View all the information on eBay
“1962 Willys M38A1 for sale. Vehicle is mostly complete. The floor pan is rusted out on passenger side. Local pick-up only. Charlotte,NC”
This has an unusual rack on the back. It may have a CJ-3B or DJ-3A Convertible windshield (can’t tell which from the pics).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1009843536347967
“I have a 1947 Willy’s for sale with a 302 ford engine t-18 transmission locked in the front and rear with 5.38 gears in the front and back! Also has a pretty good set of bfg A/T 35×12.5×15! Also has power steering and disc breaks! Even comes with a winch and cooler rack!”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/626091975547062
Willys cj2a with all stock L134 engine that turns free. Original trans. and transfer case. Drivetrain never altered, even has original carburetor and Willys brass radiator. This could be used to return a V8 modified Jeep back to stock condition, or good for parts. Floor of tub is rusted through, but side panels and dash are in good shape. No title. I won’t be responding to any “Is this available” PM me if you’re interested.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(08/06/2022) It’s listed as a 1954, but is likely a 1946 CJ-2A.
“Runs and drives. But needs new or rebuilt carburetor. Brake fluid leaks so brakes don’t work. Stuck in 4×4. $4500 or obo.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/10/2022) Unclear how much value this project has.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1917441455113149
“1942 willys jeep project. Has the doors and everything to go with it, just don’t have the time to work on it, 1500 obo must pick up and loading available”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/07/2022) Has a few military items attached. Looks in good shape. The PTO bar has been removed and the body has had some work, as the spare tire holder area has been smoothed.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1811476259047197/
“’46 Willys Jeep, good running condition. MB and M38 hardware added. Go-Devil engine with more reliable T-90 transmission. Solid drive train; odometer broken after 13,000 miles. Serious inquiries only. $12,500 Firm”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/07/2022) It’s a fairly original jeep with only a few small changes.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/395299538701130
“1948 Willys CJ2A All original as far as I can tell. Flathead 4 engine, recently rebuilt. 6v system, 3 speed manual transmission. Runs, drives, stops, starts, licensed, clean title in hand and year of manufacture license plate on it. Make offer, trades considered.”
Monday I’ll have a regular update …
We’ve had family in town the last couple of days, so life’s been busy. The past week we also picked up Ann’s new Ford F-350 Lariat Dually, which will allow us to do some heavier towing, such as moving cattle around, pulling a tractor with our tilt trailer, and potentially towing a heavier jeep (more on this next month if everything goes as planned).
We happened to get lucky that Ann was at the Ford dealership testing out front seats on Wednesday when the new Dually was delivered from the factory, only to be declined by the person who had ordered it and put down a downpayment. That was good news for us, as there is an 8-10 month wait on these trucks. Ann loved the comfort of the seats, so that pretty much sold the truck. (We had been looking at a Cherry Red Silverado Dually 3500, which we really liked, but the seats weren’t very comfortable).
Here are just a couple pics:
This past week I also got this last of-the-big bunkhouse projects completed. The rear of the house wasn’t very good looking. The crawl space access had a wood lid that tilted down towards the house, so water could run into a portion of the crawl space. In the middle is a septic pump that moves waste from the bunkhouse to the septic tank. To the right of that is the crawl space access. In front of both items is an area where the septic pipe from the pump drops into the ground (so needs to be covered.
Perhaps the biggest challenge was using reclaimed, deformed and twisted pressure treated wood to build this. Between cutting down he pieces and using clamps, I was able to straighten the wood enough to make it usable. Now instead of two different doors for accessing the pump and crawl space there is one larger door.
Before:
After:
Thanks to Jan, we can have a look at the No. 4 issue of the ‘Jeep’ News. It’s unclear when this was published, but late 1947 seems most likely. The name Russ Borg is printed just above the ‘Jeep’ News name, though the H&R Repair Service out of Lohrville, Iowa, is listed on the back as a place to go for a free demonstration. The only reference I could find to Russ Borg was that he was involved with on in the Warner Brother’s movie studio.
Thanks again to Jan for sharing another early Jeep News magazine. This one is titled Milt. Henry’s ‘Jeep’ News. There is a reference to a jeep bought in early 1947, so my guess is that this was published sometime in mid 1947. The jeep-related company advertised on the back of this issue is Lincoln St. Garage, 7 Lincoln St., West Medway, Massachusetts.
I am guessing that based on the reference to right-hand driving, and given that jeep manufacturing was introduced in the summer of 1958 in Australia, that this brochure is likely from 1958.
Here is the front of the brochure:
The is the back when folded:
The brochure opens horizontally at first:
Next it opens vertically:
This may have an MB/GPW body.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/wishon-1947-willys-jeep/7528574002.html
“Willy’s Go Devil L34. Stock CJ 2-A. 4 wheel drive locking rear end. Runs great!”
This may be a CJ-2A?
https://fresno.craigslist.org/snw/d/wishon-jeep-for-sale/7522328709.html
“Jeep 4 cyl engine“
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900.
Listed as a 1948, it looks to have an MB/GPW body.
“Selling a 1948 Jeep Willys CJ2A with a 350 V8 short block Chevrolet engine and four-barrel carburetor in a baby blue color. Runs and drives excellent and is in overall decent condition. It does need a little bit of bodywork. Please see the photos to verify the condition of the Jeep. Comes with a clean title and I have it on hand. Sold as is.”
There looks to be some value here.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/coloma-1951-m38-jeep/7529992880.html
“This is a project M38. It came with another jeep that I purchased. It has many of the necessary parts but pretty much everything needs to be done. But, it’s a cheap starting point and it’s an M38 which are getting harder to find. I think that the pictures should answer most questions. No title. Bill of Sale only.”
Andy shared this cut down wagon that looks like a “Tender” wagon. It’s listed as a 1949, but actually looks to be 1960 or later.
“parting out a 1949 willies jeepster. frame is actually solid believe it or not. motor has oil, transmission seems to be shift through gears. cab is shot but doors are solid! email zip code for shipping quotes. nightcrawlertow.com”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $16,000.
(08/31/2022) Mike shared this nice looking custom build. I am surprise this is street approved.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/standard-1954-jeep-willys/7524297806.html
“Selling my 1954 Jeep Willies with a blown BBC. Professionally built with all the best parts. TH350 with stall and manual valve body. It’s licensed, registered and insured. Tags just paid last month. This jeep is a head
turner anywhere it goes.”
Needs some work.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/d/menifee-47-cj2a/7531167967.html
“Runs and drives needs a good tune up new carb ,batt. recently.needs lovin”
This has some updates.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/glendora-willys-fc-170-jeep/7530231633.html
“This 1959 Jeep FC170 is a cab-over pickup with great patina powered by a 258ci 4.0 liter inline-six with Clifford Performance 57-2300 Dual Outlet Headers,
47-4500WH Torque Monster Intake Manifold paired with a Holly 390 CFM 8007 electric choke carburetor, all mated to a 700r4 overdrive transmission controlled by a B&M shifter, paired to a New Process (NP 205) transfer case with JB Custom Fabrication twin stick controls. All monitored by new IEquus gauges. Equipment includes towing mirrors, a 108″ bed, steel 15” wheels mounted to BFGoodrich 31×10.5 All Terrain TA tires. The truck spent time in The California desert preserving the vehicle solid over the years before it was rescued in 2020 and brought back to a fun, running, driving, head turning beast of a truck that is a hit at the local car shows and has won a sponsors choice trophy. Title and tags are current until May 2022. Continue reading
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8950.
(08/28/2022) This appears to be a 1942 GPW chassis with a CJ-3B replacement body.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/columbia-city-jeep-willys-cj3b/7523110778.html
“Jeep Willys CJ3B, Titled as a 1942 GPW Ford because of the frame, the body is a CJ3B. 1969 Camaro SBC 327 Transmition is a Ford close ratio toploader . New tires and wheels, Runs and drives, very fun and quick, great for cruising, clean and clear or title, just have too many toys. Send your phone number if you are interested in buying.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was No Price
(08/28/2022) This might have a DJ-3A or a replacement body. The looks to be a V-6.
“I don’t have many details about the motor and trans, it is not running, but all parts you need are there, transmission and transfer case are installed in the jeep, I would have both rebuilt. It’s not a rust bucket and can be restored”
I spotted this concept vehicle document on eBay. It was so unusual, I thought I’d snag it. Each of the pages is within plastic, which seemed strange, too (see first pic). Anyone have more information on this? Note the use of the Corvair engine and other parts.
The shape of the car seems similar to that of a Studebaker Avanti (sold a few years earlier) or the later American Motors Corp’s concept AMX-GT, built prior to the merger between AMC and Kaiser-Jeep.
Each page of document is bound within plastic, making it much thicker than it needs to be.
Barney noticed that this CJ-3A has a non-punched governor hole that looks slightly different from a standard stock body. This *might* be another item to look for in an aftermarket body. He noted that he isn’t 100% sure this green body isn’t stock, but it’s something to look for when reviewing a jeep.
Anyone else notice this on aftermarket bodies? Or, anyone notice that the shape of the stock stamp changes over the years, making this observation less dependable for spotting aftermarket bodies?
This photo of a red body is Barney’s jeep with a non-stock body. Now how rounded the surface of the bump is:
This is the green body from this post. It too appears rounded on the surface (and the inside looks like it has additional texture):
Note that the green body seems to be missing the “notch” along the top seam of the dash, which suggest also this isn’t a stock body .. see notch above hand brake in pic below.
This is a stock 1947 CJ-2A body. The Governor bump is flatter:
More info:
This Warn brochure collection sold yesterday for $242 on eBay (I was the second highest bidder). There are a few brochures I hadn’t seen before, but most I have. The inclusion of several San Angelo Die Casting brochures was interesting as well, such as the “East Cook Camping Unit”.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/195319105427
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.
John shared this DJ-5 for sale. Unclear if it runs, but looks pretty solid for the price. No description provided.
