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This may be worth closer inspection.
“Almost all Original Parts. Front Grill, Back Tow Bar.Split hood. Only about two hundred dollars worth of work to get running. Everythings here. All original lights. Must see to appreciate. There is no info on door so not quite sure of year”
http://siskiyou.craigslist.org/cto/4466861533.html
Don’t forget that the Midwest Willys Spring Reunion is this Weekend. It takes place at the Clarion Inn and Conference Center in Hudson, Ohio. The show will feature 70-80 Jeeps from 1941-the present day, with an emphasis on Willys Jeeps from 1945 to 1965.
The show will also feature vendors selling old and new jeeps parts, t shirts, hats, food and a variety of other items. Saturday morning and afternoon will feature three jeep experts giving lectures on various topics, as well as the show being open all day.
Saturday evening’s events are a banquet with raffle and door prizes as well as Paul Barry, the featured speaker for the event. Barry is a long time Willys enthusiast and owner, and runs Willys America, a high end Jeep restoration facility located in the Russian River area of northern California.
Sunday’s events include a Jeep tour through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
For more information Spring Midwest Willys Reunion, visit www.midwestwillysreunion.org.
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I finished the engine mounts … and by finished I mean they are almost ready. They are welded and set in place, but still need some polishing and paint (as if they will be polished — maybe cleaned up a little more). I have to pull the engine and go through it anyway, so there was no rush to get any more done.
I hadn’t planned on going through the trouble of redesigning how my engine sits within the frame, but removing the auto trans gave me more flexibility. I didn’t make the change lightly. I pondered, measured, eye-balled, used a level, and got out a crystal ball to see if I’d really be happy with the change. After all, it seemed like a lot of work for just a few inches gain. But, by making the changes I was able drop the engine slightly and shift it to the center between the frame rails. Yep, that seemed like a good idea, so I made the changes.
I wouldn’t call the mounts beautiful, but they are functional. They will be both welded to the frame and bolted (as a backup). Unfortunately, I took terrible pics (we didn’t bring our good cameras with us). Here’s a close-up of the passenger-side mount. You can’t really see the mount’s rear support, so the photo isn’t really helpful. The bolts are just placeholder bolts.
As for the rear center mount, the creation of it started out smoothly. I was going to install a round tube between the two undercarriage tubs that support my tranny and tc. I jigged up the tube to-be-cut and cut a perfect pair of holes for sliding the tube onto the undercarriage tubes.
The jig is holding the tub, which keeps it from spinning. The cutter created a perfect hole. So, why didn’t i use it? Because the installed tube was about a half inch too tall. Damn!
Once drilled, I tested the tube. That’s when I discovered it was barely too tall. I abandoned that plan for a simpler one.
After some scrounging in my very sad metal pile, I found some square tubing that was just the right size, so I drilled that and slide it between the cross members. Then I built a small mount with a rubber housing on top of that (which will be welded to the square tubing). Finally, I created a small piece that bolts to the T-18/TC adapter. The fit is good and solid and the rubber gives it some flexibility.
This will make more sense once I weld the square tubing to the braced on top of it and paint it. But, I wanted to complete the engine mounts before finalizing the position of this back mount.
Here’s a photo from the side. You can see how the square tub fits in between the front and rear round tubing (fits tight enough that I didn’t have to weld it before putting the tranny/engine weight on it).
Tomorrow we head back to Pasco for a while. I’m hoping to get back later this month to make more headway. Hopefully I’ll get better pics, too!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc spotted this one.
“GREAT VINTAGE STRUCTO TOYS RIDE ON TRUCK, WILLYS JEEP, IN VERY GOOD SHAPE, SOMEONE HAS PAINTED IT TO RESEMBLE A JEEP FROM THE MASH 4077 UNIT. HAS A STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN REAR, STEERING WHEEL NEEDS PAINTING, MAY NOT BE ORIGINAL NOT FASTENED TO STEERING ROD, JUST SITS ON TOP.BUT WORKS NICELY, STEERING WORKS GREAT, A VERY COOL SOLID STEEL TOY RIDE ON WILLYS JEEP GREAT FOR ANY COLLECTION. ***A GREAT LOOKING WILLYS JEEP, VERY DUSTY FROM STORAGE BUT LOOKS GREAT IN PERSON, VERY COOL, VERY UNUSUAL, WON’T SEE ANOTHER ONE OF THESE ANYTIME SOON….***MEASURES ALMOST 26 INCHES LONG AND ABOUT 11 INCHES WIDE. GUESSING AROUND 1940s-50s”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000
Looks nice.
“Own a piece of history! This 1954 Willys CJ-3B Jeep is in fantastic condition and is a head-turner for sure. The restoration has resulted in a nearly original Jeep. Paint is good and no body work needed. Original F-Head motor. Throwback 7.00×15 mud grips with tons of tread including spare mounted on side as it was in 1954. Top is in decent and workable shape. Here is the new stuff… seats, steering wheel, Warn locking hubs, speedo, small parts tranny rebuild kit, turn signals, wipers/motors, clutch linkage, fuel system (tank, lines, pump), new (not rebuilt) Carter YC carb. There is a WORKING PTO vintage winch that you have never seen before that is operated from PTO lever in cab. It drives true and straight with NO road wondering. Tight steering linkage. The hi/lo transfer case and 4WD work perfectly. Solid brakes/new pads. New exhaust system. Roll Bar. All light and signals functional. Original Harrison heater works great. Tow bar an skid plate included.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
(06/11/2014) Looks good.
“New: paint,seats,wiring,tires,stereo,overdrive. Has a 327 chev v8.Also has original hardtop,tow bar,extra wheels and tires.”
Looks like a good price.
“Cj2A, runs real well, cab complete with doors, 6 ft plow, 608-628-84five nine, no texts.
http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/4472283063.html
Looks solid from afar.
“1947 Willys CJ2A runs and drives. Comes with some extras. $4000 obo”
http://battlecreek.craigslist.org/cto/4469758085.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
“PTO & PTO Winch used originally on all kinds of old jeeps from a Willys CJ2A to early AMC CJ5s anything with a Dana 18 Transfer case . It’s in 3 sub assembly’s I will not split up . The winch and drive shaft . The PTO leaver, output shaft from T case , splitter to send power to the front and to the back . The power take off that goes in the back of the jeep . These parts where found on the loaded Farm alls .You can look at it at / buy it at 27590 commerce center drive from 8:am till 5:30 pm you can have the unassembled t90 manual Transmission and unassembled T18 transfer case if you buy the motor. Please Don’t call me I will not answer or return your call . text only. I will not ship”
Lots of miles, but looks good.
“1981 Jeep Scrambler CJ8, 6 Cylinder, 4×4, 111K original miles, Runs great. Must see. Have Truck hard top and hard doors for it.. They need new seals and the soft top on it needs to be replaced. “
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/for/4470018160.html
UPDATE: Was $1500. **Status Unknown**
(11/12/2013) I really debated this one … do I post or do I look at purchasing it. Sure is tempting.
“1958 Jeep FC 170 4×4 FC 170, 6 cylinder continental motor has collector plates, runs good, needs work.”
Hasn’t run in 15 years.
“Willys CJ3A Jeep. Hasn’t run in approx. 15 years. Engine turns over freely. Has been kept in garage under cover. Not positive of manufacturers year. (1949-1953) SERIAL # CJ3A-36289. First $2200. takes it away.”
http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/4470278356.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $3000.
This has a few unusual dash & body mods.
“1947 CJ2A WILLYS JEEP, POWERED BY A V6-225cui
CUSTOM DUAL EXHAUST, 4 SPEED SAGINAW TRANSMISSION
SAGINAW POWER STEERING WITH, TILT STEERING WHEEL
DISK BRAKES FRONT- MANUAL LOCKING 4X4 HUBS
RE-INFORCED FRAME RAILS, 2″ RECEIVER IN CUSTOM REAR BUMPER
BIG O- BIG FOOT XT TIRES, 31 X 10.50R X 15LT WITH 80% TREAD LEFT
12 VOLT SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR, NEW WIREING HARNESS, BLADE STYLE FUSES
FULL SET OF GAUGES- NO IDIOT LIGHTS. REBUILT RADIATOR
TUNER BUCKET SEATS, PADDED GUN RACKS, AM-FM-MP3 RADIO, NEW BATTERY
SMOG EXEMPT, LICENCED UNTIL MARCH OF 2015
PERFECT HORSE POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO, LUG ALONG WITHOUT DOWN SHIFTING.”
The dual battery box is unusual.
“I have a 47 Willy that I bought to restore but there is just to much going on to restore so if your interested please enjoy what I don’t have the time for.”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/4470873799.html
No pics provided.
“This is a project Jeep with some rust, but is very repairable. The frame looks solid. There is no engine or trans/transfer case, but I will include some transmissions and transfer cases and parts with the jeep. There are some extra parts that go along with the jeep. Great rock crawler/ off road project with a good title.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $2500.
(05/16/2014) This jeep is very leafy!
“1948 willies jeep good condition . hasnt bn running for 8 yrs when it was parked. $2500 buys it”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
This popped up during my searches. Looks like an interesting project.
“I am selling the disassembled remains of a real WWII Autocar Halftrack. The rear half that would have once had tank tracks is missing. It comes with the patterns and some 1/4 plate to make replicas of the missing 1/4″ armor. It is missing the flathead 6 cyl engine and transmission. My suggestion is to use it for parts to restore another halftrack, or use the patterns I’ve taken from a WWII White Scout Car to convert it into an armored scout car. The last two photos are so you can see what a restored version of this thing would look like. Keep in mind that its made of simple flat plate and the only body work to be down would be on the front fenders! It comes with about 250 brand new of the very expensive armored bolts that hold the body together.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2800
(05/10/2014) The yellow jeep has a rear PTO.
“I HAVE FOR SALE 3 WILLY’S JEEPS. GREEN ONE HAD STARTED, BUT RAN POORLY. HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A LONG TIME. YELLOW ONE HAS POWER TAKE OFF UNIT. HAS MOTOR BUT IS STUCK. ORANGE ONE HAS NEWER LEAF SPRINGS ALL THE WAY AROUND, MATCHING. HAS LOCKOUTS. ALSO I HAVE BRAND NEW EXHAUST, ANOTHER MOTOR, THAT TURNS OVER. AND ANOTHER SET (4) OF ORIGINAL RIMS. TWO MORE MILITARY RIMS AND TIRES. HAVE 2 JERRY CAN HOLDERS. HAVE MORE PIC’S IF NEED. $2800.00 FIRM FOR ALL. ONLY HAVE “BILL OF SALE” FOR JEEPS”
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/20/2014) This might make a good restoration candidate if the amount of rust is low.
“Excellent running Willy’s with F-head 4-cyl. Electronic distributor, K&N type filter. New tires and clutch disk. It has factory lockers front and rear for true 4-wheel drive. Lockouts and clear title in my name. There is a tow bar for it. I have all the factory original parts. I will not move much on this price. It might take a while to get back to you…please be patient. Thanks”
http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/cto/4472404449.html
UPDATE: **Sold** Was $7000.
“1948 willy cj2a jeep…good solid original jeep…runs + drives nice…current vt registration + inspection…driven summers…$7000. ok to leave message or email”
David Silberman pointed out the ‘Leaping Lena’ article from the October 1941 issue of Popular Science (I thought I’d purchased this issue to scan, but apparently I didn’t do that). It’s an interesting review of the prototype jeeps. You also can view the entire issue on Google.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900
(08/13/2012) This has a M-38 windshield and a lot of diamond plating.
“1946 Willys CJ2A for sale. Originally belonged to my dad, it was his toy. I inherited the jeep back in the 1990’s. It has remained garaged and unused for over 13 years. The title could not be located when he passed away, but I do have adequate probate paperwork reflecting my proof of ownership. Not an easy decision to let it go, but it should be used more often and I really could use the garage space again.
Buick V6, 2-barrel Carburetor, Hydraulic Clutch, Buick (tilt) Steering Column, Power Steering, Tow Bar.
New wheel cylinders, brakes and turned rotors all around. Also new Battery and cables, new chrome air cleaner and element.Runs, drives and stops great. For off road use only. Video of Jeep running here: http://youtu.be/LG6nnBhXKCA”
UPDATE: Still Available
(05/05/2014) Runs and drives, but needs some body work.
“For sale is this 46 Willys running/driving project. Drivetrain good. Good frame, grill, windshield, fenders, & hood. 16 inch wheels. Ford (GPW) head. New clutch & pedal linkage. Rebuilt carb & waterpump. Body rough but includes better repairable body. Bill of sale, not titled.”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/4453669749.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
The owner contacted me and sent a photo of what this jeep looked like prior to the work that was done. It appears this was some type of APU jeep. Note the hood and the holes in the dash.
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