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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
Looks to be a CJ-2A with replacement body and mb grille.
“Rebuilt 1945 Willys CJ2.
No Rust
Clean Title in Storage”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $15,000.
(12/05/2012) Note how the color changes depending on lighting.
“You can go rock crawling or enter it at car shows or just have fun you can do it all this custom built 4×4 Willys.It has a custom paint job (halaquin)Changes color.A rebuilt 1967 ford 289 V8 rebuilt by LJs speed shop in Napa Ca. MSD ing. It also has center force clutch 435 new process trans;waren over drive custom built Dana 44s(built bt scottys 4 wheel drives) front and rear 538 gears with ARB air lockers . New drive lines .It runs on 35 inch goodyear dura walls.Power steering tilt column new interior new rag top.,heater. 8000 pound warn winch rancho suspension leaf springs in rear moved out side of frame. Full cage roll bar to many extras to list over 20 years of work invested and over 30000.00 in parts It also took first place at 2010 Fun Run car show for its class in Kingman Az. Will consider trade and cash or resanabale offer. call 928-692-2875 PS low miles on entire rig”
http://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/4438945259.html
Needs some work. Labeled a 1956, I don’t see any DJ-3A signs, so it must be a wrong year or something else.
“56 willys with a Chrysler v8 power steering needs attention towards the brakes.”
http://olympic.craigslist.org/cto/4433362045.html
This has some extra-wide mud guards. Not a CJ-3B. Unusual paint scheme.
“An Old 51 Willys CJ 3B, with a 350, B&M shifter and 35 Inch Sober Swam per Boggers. $4200 and you have to pick it up at its location. Please callshow contact info. OH AND DID I MENTION IT RUNS!”
http://bismarck.craigslist.org/cto/4438124230.html
I can’t tell if this has much rust or not.
“1954 4×4 Willys Flatside jeep.Runs great!$5500”
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4438508765.html
Parts or project. Not much value here.
“1949 Willys Jeep Civilian CJ. Project. Either a project or for parts. Motor is out of it but all of the parts are there. Needs a rebuild. Have an extra tailgate. Has new spoke wheels and newer tires. It rolls. I will never have time to build it so it needs a new home. I will consider any offer. Needs new home now.”
http://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/4435472251.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
Looks like a good price.
“This vehicle is for parts only and body is in rough shape, but has many usable parts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.
It’s a project. Body looks solid.
“This is a 1946 CJ2a that I bought a number of years ago in North Carolina as a father / son project. It has followed me around the country through various jobs and life has gotten in the way of me making any progress. I am now preparing to return to the South East and it’s time to let her go. I have a clean North Carolina title in my name.
She is a solid vehicle that is completely stock in every way. Original Flathead “Go Devil” engine and manual transmission. There is some rust in the body but not enough to require tub or panel replacement. The areas that will need to be addressed are: Floor in storage box under passenger seat, Windshield (right body attachment arm rusted through), and factory stiffening ribs under the floor pan.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
This just looks so sad.
“I have a willys overland for sale it’s in pretty good shape and mostly complete. I bought it just like it is to build a mud toy out of but I really don’t wanna ruin it like that. The motors all there but the head is off. I took pictures of the three first rust areas. The rest of it is pretty solid. I do not have a title for it.”
No pics provided.
“1953 willys cj3b spring over axle lift rear track bar front disc brake conversion original tranny/transfer with rebuilt chevy 350 4 bolt main only ran a few times tubed 35 12.5 super swamper radial tsl’s forgetten project thats almost done Body is in rough shape, good candidate for a diamond plate wrap.
trades considered but looking for atvs motorcycles a set of Boggers chopper projects bobbers guns atvs swampers tsl thornbirds on off road amigo wranglers pretty much anything or best cash offer”
It’s mix of stuff.
“1942 jeep willys 4×4 works with a 350 engine 4 speed.. needs a fuel tank . It does run just needs a fuel tank made for it. $2,300 obo”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/4434802290.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
(04/20/2014) Lots of updates to this jeep.
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/4439152149.html
“1948 Willys jeep with Willys stamped hood and tailgate
Warn 8000 lb winch with remote
Chevy 350 engine with newer vortec heads and holley truck avenger carburetor
Sm420 4 speed transmission(with reverse lights)
Dana 20 transfer case
Front axle from 1987 toyota truck 4.88 gears with detroit locker
Rear axle from 1989 Toyota truck 4.88 gears with detroit locker
36-12.50 super swampers
Mechanical and electric fan
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UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/26/2014) No Engine
“1946 cj2a willys project clean tittle. No motor”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/4996200921.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(03/17/2014) Given the name on the tailgate it is clear this is a Fiberglass Bobcat body. If you look at the first pic you can see the windshield frame sitting on the cowl with only part of the rubber. This builder discovered what I and other discovered. The cowl wasn’t formed quite right to fit the windshield correctly. So, this builder decided only to protect the driver from rain.
“FOR SALE IS A 1945 WILLYS JEEP WITH FIBER GLASS TUB NEVER WORRY REPAIRING RUSTED METAL NEEDS BRAKES, BATTERY RUN LAST YEAR”
UPDATE: Still Available
(09/13/2013) This is a mix of parts.
“1949 Willys Jeep, on CJ frame. Original axles, sheet metal in very good shape, tub floors completely redone. Fuel cell in back, no tailgate. Roll bar will need to be modified, it was like that when I bought it, just needs to be shortened. Excellent seats with harnesses. Motor is a 302, 4 speed transmission. This is an off-road machine only – no title. Tons of power, tons of fun and everything works – will go through anything/anywhere.
$1600 or best reasonable offer
816 Seven Five Two 7351”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4434429401.html
UPDATE: Was $6500. **SOLD**
(01/20/2014) This 2A has some updates.
“I’m selling my 1946 Willys Jeep, it is a fiberglass body/hood. It has a ford 302 w/4speed tranny. Dana 30 up front with a Dana 44 in rear w/locker. New radiator, dual electric fans. Fuel cell in rear. Jeep is in very good shape, motor is extremely fast!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
(01/20/2014) Looks solid.
“I have a 1948 willys with a stock 302 mustang motor in it. Motor was rebuilt recently and I just put a new transmission, transfer case, and rebuilt the rear end. I did all of that becuase I was gonna use it for hunting so it was reliable but I want something with a little better fuel mileage. It has brand new tires also. Well give me a call and shoot me a offer. I also have a spare tire and two jerry cans that go with it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
“This most unusual jeep truck will get you noticed. Take advantage of the fact that we just have to many projects at one time to get to this one. Engine runs, will need carburetor work, but runs strong. Good base for a rat rod! Will listen to all reasonable offers.”
<– Day 36 – Apr. 24th: ‘Tire’d of Reno | OVERVIEW | Day 38 – Apr. 26th: Finding Virginia City –>
The entrance to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City
Well, it had to happen. After five weeks of mostly great weather, the temperatures dropped and the rain arrived. So, rather than drive to and walk through historic Virginia City, we decided to drive south from Reno and visit the Nevada State Museum, then head to our motel to do some eWillys updates.
Today we drove south from Reno to Carson City, Nevada.
On our way to Carson City this morning we passed this unexpected mural tribute on the side of a building to Alice Ramsey:
A mural dedicated to Alice Ramsey, who in 1909 became the first woman to drive across the United States. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/womens-history/alice-ramseys-historic-cross-country-drive-29114570/?no-ist
The Nevada State Museum was a surprising amount of fun. There was lots of Nevada history told in interesting ways, such as a rebuilt ghost ‘town’, a working Carson City coin stamp (there used to be a US Mint in Carson City) , and an underground mine in the building’s basement that was great to explore. Much of the museum of dark, so we didn’t take many photos.
Entering the mine in the basement of the museum.
Along some of the walls were a variety of exhibits showing how mines operated.
This area demonstrated that sometimes the timbers would fail. Good thing I’m there to hold them up!
This is a huge bullion scale, the type necessary for the Carson City mint.
This assayer’s scale is similar to one I have from 1895, a leftover of the family’s smelting history. We also have a neat portable one that fits in your pocket. It’s got the counter weights as well.
This overloaded stage coach was a neat photo:
Naturally, my wife found an explosive . . .
We both really enjoyed this museum. We left the museum and decided to head to the motel; it was not the best motel experience, but that happens sometimes.
Hopefully the weather will improve for our visit to Virginia City on Saturday.
<– Day 36 – Apr. 24th: ‘Tire’d of Reno | OVERVIEW | Day 38 – Apr. 26th: Finding Virginia City –>
You’ve likely seen these hill climbers, but this is a good collection of climbing attempts.
UPDATE: Here’s another version of “Here Comes the Jeep” Book.
This has four wheels on the cover and back that turn.
“In excellent condition, all four wheels present and turn well, all pages nice with no writing, binding very good. Satisfaction guaranteed or return for refund.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.
Finding an Empire Tractor is a rarity. Carl and I are finishing up a special post about them for eWillys sometime in May.
“Interesting little Empire tractor. These were built from left over Jeep and Willy’s parts from WWII. For the best source of information go to http://www.empiretractor.net – this one is almost complete, the engine, drive train, etc, is there. It’s missing some of the body/panels. Great project or if someone is restoring a 40’s/50’s Jeep or Willy’s, lots of good parts! $650 cash.”
Looks like a great price. It appears to have a rear PTO. May even have floating rear hubs.
“Runs great. Comes with plow, rear mounted winch and custom-made boom. Located on Westport Island. CJ-2A.”
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/4439357928.html
UPDATE: Was $4000. **SOLD**
Nice truck for the price.
“1960 Willys flatbed pickup 4 wd. Has mid 70s 232 6 cyl AMC engine, rest of the drive train is original. Newer brakes, drums, and master cycinder. Starts good, runs and drives, and stops like a 60s truck. Doors shut good and windows work.”
Looks like it could be a VEC. Might be a good price. Has pre-black-plate plates.
“Here it is! An unmolested flat fender Jeep. Runs like a swiss watch- flat head four cylinder. Hood, fenders, windshield, tailgate and vertical body panels are GOOD. Floor pan could use some patching in places. No top- who needs it? I only drive it on the weekends in good weather. I have a ton of spare parts including an extra transmission. Front brakes were upgraded to 11″ drums a couple years ago and this dude will now actually STOP when you want. Military style tires. Have a tow bar for it, an old (very cool) service manual that actually tells you how to fix stuff. Oh and it has a PTO that kinda works but I have nothing to run off it. If you’ve been looking for an original reliable old flatty this is it. No lift kit, no V-8 stuffed in it. Pretty much the way it was built (except upgraded to 12V and the brakes). Won’t last long. I’m not really dying to sell it so no low ball offers. No 215 or other crap- you’ll need cash for this. I will be able to show this to people on the weekend, 4/26-27. If you’re interested shoot me an e-mail. No- the dog doesn’t go with it….”
http://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/4436431036.html
