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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
(01/11/2014) This is a project or parts vehicle.
“This is a 1947 Willys Jeep. A great project that never got finished. It has over sized brakes on it, it has a wrangler suspension, It has power steering. It has a modified roll bar. It is a rolling chassis. We have a clear title”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000
(09/23/2014) Must sell situation.
“49′ Willies
350 Small Block
Turbo 350 Transmission
Runs great no problems
Excellent Jeep
Moving-Must Sell”
http://imperial.craigslist.org/cto/4951727361.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500
(10/09/2012) Looks nice. This also has a rear PTO.
“1952 Willy’s CJ-3A (Restored): New Steel Body, Rear PTO/265# Front Weight
New Transmission & Transfer Case (8-12), “Like New” Condition, too many new parts to list.
Must see to appreciate. (no reasonable offer refused)”
UPDATE: **SOLD via eBay for $7300**
More pics are supposed to be added. It looks like a nice truck.
“Truck is in good shape. Not a rust bucket. Original 6 cyl which has been rebuilt with less than 3000 miles on it. 3 speed 4 wheel drive. Freshly redone radiator,newly rebuilt starter,battery,total tune up with points,wires,plugs,cap n rotor.
Also have tons of extra parts that include….
Tailgate,door,plow frame,hyd plow pump,fenders,carb,2 generators,distributor,fuel pump,weatherstripping,odometer,shifter,brake cylinder,two tires with rims,heat controls,pedals,steering wheel,2 oil bath air cleaners,complete engine rebuild gasket kit,door handles,20 wipers,wiper control and some others I can’t remember.
Parts alone are worth around $1500
Original owners manual
Have a title
Paint is older lacquer but white paint is newer
New drag link bushings so steering is tight
Restoration is older but holding up nicely
Not perfect but she’s a gem and def hard to find in this condition for this price
Could use a paint job and new upholstery
Doesn’t blow smoke or leak oil
Heat and defrosters work good
Wipers work
Chrome bumpers with very rare brush guard”
<– Day 6 – Mar. 25th: TinkerTown and the Turquoise Trail | OVERVIEW | Day 8 – Mar. 27th: Joe’s Jeeps –>
Gordon and Ellen stand in front of their CJ-3B Tractor Bob. A name thought up by their grandson, who is an avid reader of eWillys. Tractor Bob isn’t Mr. Reliable; apparently, on more than one occasion, a jaunt about Silver City in Tractor Bob meant a relaxing hitchhike home. Therefore, Ann and I thank Gordon and Ellen for taking a chance and driving Bob to meet us for dinner and a narrated walk around the wonderful town of Silver City.
Before I share Wednesday’s fun, let me comment on the La Quinta Inn in Las Cruces . . . On Tuesday night when we arrived at the La Quinta Inn in Las Cruces (did I mention the La Quinta Inn??), we were surprised to discover that when we got to our hotel room, it hadn’t been cleaned (pizza boxes piled on a table and the beds remained unmade). Now, while I knew I’d gotten a great price on the room using Priceline, I did have an expectation the room would be clean. So, I went back to the desk and asked for a different room.
The mortified desk clerk apologized and quickly gave us a new room. Off to the second room we went (just a few doors down from the first one). We unpacked, then I went into the bathroom, only to discover there were no tissues in the dispenser (I really don’t give a rip, but in this case it wasn’t a good sign) and there was melted ice in the ice bucket container from the previous guests, meaning this room hadn’t been cleaned/restocked very carefully. While we were too tired to complain, I did check out the bed to make sure the sheets were clean.
Wednesday morning at checkout, I explained our poor experience to the morning clerk. Like the evening clerk, the morning clerk was mortified. She promised to address the situation and told me I’d receive a coupon in my email to make up for the poor experience we’d had. When I checked my email I discovered that the La Quinta Inn felt our poor experience warranted a whole $5 discount. It’s fair to say I remain unimpressed. Did I mention that was the La Quinta Inn in Las Cruces???
However, we didn’t let our La Quinta Inn experience dampen our mood. Our goal for the day was to get to the White Sands Missile Range Museum and then head over to Silver City.
The Museum was a pleasant surprise. Even the price was reasonable (free). The museum is divided into two interior sections and an exterior missile park. We started with the main interior portion. One of the first exhibits we encountered was an original Darth Vader mask. Apparently, the guy who won the Oscar for the Star Wars’ (for you young folks I am referring to Star Wars Episode IV) sound effects obtained a variety of sounds from the missile range, so he managed to get the Darth Vader mask donated to the museum. Nice bit of trivia!
Ann was very excited about all the missile stuff. She was particularly interested in the specifics of the device in this case. She hunched over this exhibit for several minutes, fascinated by it. She attempted to explain some part of it to me and did this with her hands.
But, there was more than just missile history. There were other smaller exhibits. For example, there was a very small, but interesting exhibit on the Apache fight with the U.S. Soldiers during the 1880s. One of the soldiers involved in the fighting was very sympathetic about the Apache situation, noting the Apache had been lied to far too many times and had no choice but to fight, even likening them to the American Revolutionaries fighting for the right to their land. It was an interesting perspective from a small, but good exhibit.
Another small, but powerful exhibit was a series of paintings done by Benjamin Charles Steele, who survived the Bataan Death March and Japanese prison camp. He drew sketches while a POW, but they were destroyed. So, after the war, he got a degree in art and recreated the paintings. The paintings coupled with concise descriptions tell a powerful story of his (and many others) experience as a POW in the Pacific Theatre.
These paintings line the entire room.
It was hard to take a good photo of it due to the glass. This shows the burial detail to which Benjamin was assigned.
Damon built this Pinewood Derby CJ-2A. He says it wasn’t the fastest model, but I’ll bet it was the coolest!
<– Day 5 – Mar. 24th: Talking Jeeps w/ Worn Rusty Hubbs | OVERVIEW | Day 7 – Mar. 26th: Darth Vader and Tractor Bob –>
We started off the morning at the New Mexico National Guard Bataan Memorial Museum, which includes a special exhibit about the embattled soldiers of Bataan and Corriegor. That episode of WWII was particularly important to New Mexico as they had a detachment of National Guard troops in the Philippines when the Japanese attacked. The entry hall is lined with stories of soldiers who perished at different times during the war, some along the Bataan Death March, some in POW camps, and some in the ‘Hell Ships‘.
Given the use of ‘Bataan’ is used prominently in the Museum’s name, I expected to find a more in-depth look at the loss of Philippines, the type of treatment endured by POWs, the concern over the POWs lives if Japan lost the war (all prisoners were supposed to be executed) and more. However, instead of finding that, the museum focuses more on telling the story of the New Mexico National Guard, from their fights in the civil war to present-day, which is understandable.
Ann pointed out one spot where the wiring isn’t up to standards on this gun.
This tribute to the Bataan March includes several items that survived the war.
This was the jeep used in a WWII display. oops.
An overview of part of the museum.
So, it’s a fine little museum with free entry, but Ann and I both agreed that they have a unique opportunity to tell an important story that doesn’t fully educate the visitor about that event. Fortunately, there are some sources that do explain why the Philippines were lost and the treatment endured by the POWs (books that are sitting on my book shelf at home and whose names I can’t recall at the moment).
On the bright side, they do have a pretty accurate M-38 in good shape.
James from Red River Offroad, you especially might enjoy this video. The FC-150 sure had a rough time. It took a village to get it out of that mud!
UPDATE: Was listed at $8000. **SOLD**
“1946 Willys cj2a, #63492, totally restored with original L-134 engine, body, drive train, all numbers match. Engine and tranny are rare, never had been rebuilt till restoration.
Has original 6 volt electrical system with optima battery, starts and runs strong. Custom made powder coated, steel hard top with removable doors, radial tires, rear seat, plus lots of custom made extras.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900
“1942-1944 Willy’s MB Jeep. This is a military MB model Jeep. Has newer F head engine, not running but did run. Has original military transmission and transfer case, and front and rear axles. Hood has been modified for F head engine. Minimal rust on body. Three original 16″ wheels and also one original combat wheel.
NO TITLE!”
It runs.
“I hae a 1964 Willys Jeep, 4×4, in good working condition with a new clutch and new brakes. The mileage has been listed as n/a as the odometer has rolled over.”
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4390764471.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
Looks solid.
“1960 Willy Wagon. Green in color. 4 wheel drive works great. Original engine. trans has overdrive. No rust, well taken care of. Garaged inside. Call for additional info.”
Max forwarded this M-38 that is for sale in Germany. If you need anything translated, Max said he’d be glad to help.
http://www.multi-board.com/board/index.php?page=Thread&postID=688902#post688902
“zum Verkauf steht ein M 38 zum Restaurieren.
Der Jeep ist von einem Freund.
Frag mich was ihr wissen wollt, ich leites weiter.
Daten:
Bj52
Seriennummer 68162
USAF Nummer A-12580
Original DataPlates
Mit Fahrzeugbrief
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This hunter has a ’52 title, but a CJ-2A body. It might be a mixed bag.
“1947 Willys Hunting Jeep and transport trailer. This vehicle has a clear Texas title and is listed on the title as 1952 cj. It is a 1947 by its body design and motor. It runs good but burns a little oil. 4- wheel drive and transfer case works well.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
I’ve never seen a DJ-5 with a half-cab. It is left-handed steering, too.
“Rare Model 1969 DJ-5A Kaiser/Willys Jeep .. GM motor, stock automatic trans and other internal parts…Last year before AMC took over… easy to get parts for… Highway geared, Posi Track Rearend, Stock Auto Trans, New Tires and Drives Fine. Two Wheel Drive.. set up to Tow a Boat or Camper or be Towed behind your RV… Really a tuff little rig .. I would Drive it to Oregon, just as is!
Odometer shows 61,000 Stock 2.5 “IRON DUKE” 4 Cylinder motor. This is an Arizona jeep and not rusted, like the ones I’ve seen in Oregon. Clear/Clean Title in hand.. If you want to Test Drive or have questions”
Clyde is helping Tim sell a set of Willys Pickups. If interested in them you can contact Tim at 573-569-3552. He is asking $2000 for the pair. Tell Tim that Clyde sent you.
Here’s the full post Clyde placed on the oldwillys forum: http://www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/showthread.php?5411-Early-1950-WillyBaker-and-1959-Willys-pickups
It ran a year ago. Includes rear quarter panel replacements.
“For Sale 1962 Willys Wagon 4×4. new brakes, brake lines, wheel cyls., rebuilt master cyl. Have new rear quarter panels (need installed) Needs radiator and water pump (have originals) Super Hurricane flat head 6 (ran 1 year ago) $1700 or trade for 30s, 40s or early 50s coupe, 2 dr sedan or pickup project of equal value with title. Possible 60s or early 70s mopar project.”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4391320591.html
Doesn’t run.
“49 Willys Jeep v8 small block Ford not running new top fair paint .$3500 or best offer”
http://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/4388865449.html
The engine needs assembly.
“1974 Jeep cj6
Amc 304
3 speed
Power steering
Dana 44 rear axle with one piece axles
Everything works, all lights
7734 original miles
4wd works
Engine freshened up with after market comp cams camshaft
Needs to be ran to break in cam (not fully assembled at this time)
New water pump, power steering lines, ignition switch, starter,
Radiator rotted out, and a lot more I’m missing.
Light surface rust, all floor panels in great shape, body panels in good shape.
Asking $3000 or best offer”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4389118046.html
Unclear how much value is here.
“Selling a 1949 Willys Jeep for $850 obo with two motors and two sets of tires. contact Bill.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/4388413639.html
I thought it looked good, but it sounds like it might not run.
“1973 mail jeep for sale
$1000 or best offer… CASH TALKS bring a trailer take it home!!!”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4391648042.html
UPDATE: Was $1000. **SOLD**
Body is not for sale, just the running chassis.
“Hello, I have a running rolling chassis for sale. Chevy 153 4 cylinder. Stock 3 speed transmission dana 18 transfer case. Stock 47 jeep axles. Heavy duty leaf springs. Stock steering set up with column. Basically going to pull my tub off and sell the rest. I have another frame I’m building from the ground up with newer axles and a 350.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000
(12/27/2013) “I have a 1941 military jeep willy that is good condition it has all new tires,seats,roof,paint and runs good nothing wrong with this jeep these are very rare and I think $7,000 is a good price but I am willing to go lower give me a call if interested you can contact me at 520-808-5883 thank you for looking”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/4386447366.html
<– Day 4 – Mar. 23rd: Hurray for Ouray | OVERVIEW | Day 6 – Mar. 25th: TinkerTown and the Turquoise Trail –>
Rusty and me with his FC-170. This seemed like an appropriate photo to start the post since the FC Roundup is only a few days away.
We woke up a little lazily on Monday morning. We knew we had a long drive ahead of us from Durango to Santa Fe, but we wanted to peruse a little of Durango before we left, so we hunted down some breakfast using an iPhone App called Ness (that won’t be around much longer), which calculates the time of day to suggest nearby restaurants (for mornings it will find breakfast places for example) and provide ratings. That’s how we found the Durango Diner in downtown Durango.
The Durango Diner had a wide selection of breakfast items that looked good, including two eggs & a chile relleno, which was my choice. I expected to just get the eggs and the relleno, but instead there was a heap of hash browns with green chile sauce (love that New Mexican Green Chile sauce, even in Colorado). It was a lot of food and if there’s one thing I’ve learned on these trips, eating light saves money and bathroom stops. So, I ate a good portion then pushed it away, reluctantly.
I liked the sauce enough to get a “to-go bottle” of it.
We left Durango and quickly found ourselves wandering through northern Idaho, or what looked like northern Idaho to us. Southern Colorado felt remote and looked beautiful as we drove through endless forested valleys with the occasional ranch.
Today’s trip from Durango to Santa Fe
UPDATE: I had mistakenly labeled this a BRC-40. Craig corrected me.
Neat photo with caption. The Associated Press labels it a Blitz Buggy.
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