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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.
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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 $10,000
Lots of crawler updates.
“This is a completely custom flatty its got 60s front and rear. 488 gears locked rear. Ford 351 Windsor t18 trans 205 tcase. Linked rear. Name is Craig text for info.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $300.
If you are looking for a solid cage, this price is cheaper than making one.
“This was taken out of a 1947 Jeep Willy that was a rock crawler project. That project never happened, so I’m selling the custom roll cage that was made for it. I believe it will fit many other Jeeps and years and can be easily modified for a Samurai or something similar. It is made from 2″ tubular metal pipe and is structurally in great shape. Could use a good cleaning and paint though. Here are some measurements that may help you determine if it is what you want.
Front to Back of cage measured from the base – 71″
Side to Side measured from front part of base – 50″
Side to Side measured from rear part of base – 54″
Height measured from middle of roll cage – 47″
Windshield opening Width – 21.5″
Windshield opening Height – 44.5″
Cab opening Width – 3′
Cab opening Height – 39″
Side plates on the back base Width – 10″
Side plates on the back base Length – 33”
This might be worth a look.
“I have a 1953 willys M38A1 up for sale for $5000. It has a freshly rebuild motor and is mostly stock. It does need a little tlc, it drives now but will need a little work before it is road ready. ”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/4303305940.html
No pics. I don’t know which model the tops fit.
“I have two old metal tops from Willy’s Jeeps that I had a few years back. If you have a Jeep they will fit on, let me know and maybe we can work out a deal. two56.SEVENfour NINE.6338”
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $1000.
There’s some value here. Needs a variety of parts though.
“WILLY’S M38A1..1953 ..NO ENGINE,TRANS OR TRANSFER CASE. I HAVE IDAHO TITLE IN MY NAME..MOSTLY COMPLETE.DASH NOT CUT UP..ORIGINAL WINDSHIELD WITH ELECTRIC WIPERS. ORIGINAL RIMS WITH SPARE AND 5 GALLON CAN MOUNTED. HAS 3 SEAT FRAMES ONLY WIYETH GOOD GAS TANK AND CAP.HAS BUMPERETTES AND A PINTLE HOOK IN REAR..FRONT BUMPER IS STRAIGHT AND GRILL IS GOOD.HAVE X MEMBER FOR TRANS AND HEADLIGHT BUCKETS ALSO 5;38 GEARS WITH A 44 REAR AND A 25 FRONT.HAS BEEN SAND BLASTED LAST YEAR AND PARKED INSIDE..RESTORE OR A GOOD START FOR A ROCK CRAWLER…1000.00”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6200
(08/31/2013) It looks in good shape.
“For Sale an original All steel body classic 1965 4 wheel drive Willy’s wagon .
Includes all items seen in pictures posted Plus A few Extras.(hi lift jack, jerry cans, side view mirrors, )
Front and back fold down Original seats , new tires and shocks.
Solid T90 transmission.
Drives well , no gears slipping or hard starts.
This jeep has a very unique look and is very complete , no missing bumpers or chrome accents.
Has a dependable highly sought after Chevrolet/ (Chevy) straight six .(gas sipper)
Not open to trades.
(909) 827 – 3444
4×4 four by four jeep”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/4303164976.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(05/11/2013) This has one of the oddest bumpers I’ve seen in a while.
“1948 Jeep Willy for sale $2000.00 or best offer have good clean title. needs carburator and brake lines call or tex”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $3500
“1952, Navy Ambulance Jeep, Front Line Vehicle, Unrestored, Runs Good, Two New Batteries, Have title, Rarest Around, approximately 13,000 miles…. call for more details.”
Off Limits was a 1953 movie staring Bob Hope and Mickey Rooney. I’ve never seen the movie, but blogger Robby Cress has seen it and likes it. A couple years ago he authored about a chase scene that involved a military police jeep driven by Mickey Rooney that chased a car driven by Bob Hope. Filmed in several Los Angeles Neighborhoods, Cress tracks down some of the old locations, pinpoints them, and compares them to their 2012 counterparts. The photos include shots of the jeep, which is painted in a Constulabary style with a stripe that drapes widely over the cowl, before flowing down and along the side of the jeep to its rear in one large wide stripe. Here are other derivations of the Constulabary paint style.
Here’s the entire post: http://dearoldhollywood.blogspot.com/2012/07/off-limits-1953-film-locations.html
These are a few of the jeep related photos taken (I assume) from the video:
Looking at the Culver Hotel from Van Buren Place.
Rooney drives down Culver Blvd, passing the Culver Hotel.
Rooney turns onto Cardiff Ave from Culver Boulevard.
Rooney drives down Hughes Ave towards Washington Blvd.
Rooney drives by the Culver Theatre.
I’ve never seen a photo of a GPA used as an ambulance. But, apparently this one was carrying wounded soldiers from the front.
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Deborah spotted this great old photo of the Alaska Canadian (Al-Can) Highway in progress on Facebook. More info on the Al-Can.
3 issues of the Willys World Newsletter from 1987 are for sale on eBay.
“WILLYS WORLD NEWS LETTER
VOLUME 14 NUMBER 1
JANUARY – FEBRUARY 1987
VOLUME 14 NUMBER 2
MARCH – APRIL 1987
VOLUME 14 NUMBER 5
SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 1987
ORIGINAL ISSUE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
THE WILLYS CLUB IS NOW DEFUNCT”
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Here are a few photos. From Volume 14 Number 1:
From Volume 14 Number 2:
From Volume 14 Number 5:
This photo forwarded by Marc shows a large number of M-38s awaiting shipment. The curious item is the date: 1961. Is it possible the photo was from some earlier date, but never published until 1961? Or did someone mean to stamp 1951?
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Eric is in the New York area and is looking for an SM420 Transfercase Adapter. Does anyone have a used one they are interested in selling? You can email him at schwartz.eric.b@gmail.com.
Dan spotted this Tonka Surrey at the Little Antique Mall.
It appears solid, but there have been a few alterations from stock.
“1952 Willys CJ3A. In good condition for its age. This jeep sat for a couple decades prior to my starting with it about 5 years ago. Currently runs and drives well (for a 1952). No engine/mechanical issues. Probably one of the best condition original engine jeeps of this era you will find. It is right at the spot where you could either go for a restoration or a crawler build, or do what I did and run it just as is. Currently has the rear swing out tire carrier, the roll bar (not stock on Jeeps this old) and the removable rear seat.
Its not one I have to sell, but I haven’t driven it must in the last couple years, and I would like the garage space. I may be interested in a trade for the right road motorcycle or maybe something else interesting let me know what you have. I have a current clean title in hand ready to transfer. Text or email is the best way to reach me as I can’t answer my phone while at work during the day, but if you do call leave a message and I’ll get back to you. Thanks for looking.”
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/1155071?ad_cid=1
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(11/22/2014) Listed at a 2A, seems more like it is a 3A.
“Take a look this is a 1951 CJ2A Willies jeep redone for use not for show, Here is what is new
Fuel pump,Manifold,tires.shocks,seats,winch, also what has been done is a new top built a rack for the rear”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.
This includes an extra body and parts.
“2 JEEPS ONE WITH A ford inline 6 cyl 200ci runs great ITS A 1964 BRAKES LIGHTS WORK RUNNING. 2 IS A 1957 WILLYS TUB AND FRONT END ALSO HAVE FRAME WITH TRANS AND TRANSFER ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
(02/09/2013) Was running until electrical went bad.
“1946 Willys Jeep all original everything is there in very good shape for it’s age
needs some minor repairs was in running conditions till electrical went bad
$2000.00 OBO”
Marc and his son were driving in Anderbolt (South Africa) when his son spotted this beautiful truck sitting in a showroom at Boston 4×4 Accessories. If you are in South Africa, check out their store.
He writes, “This truck is their company demo vehicle for the 4×4 accessories and parts they supply under the name of Boston 4×4 Accessories, +27 11 914 3004 or sales@boston4x4.co.za. and are located in Anderbolt, Boksurg, Gauteng, South Africa. I see their web page is down, under construction.
It has a small block V8 (ford) but I didn’t learn the transmission set up. I could not find the data plate for the serial number any where. As noted in the photos, this truck is right hand drive, not a factory mod. Done way after it left the US.”
Paul’s made some progress on his Willys. You can read past posts about his jeep, Knardly Rolls, here: http://www.ewillys.com/tag/paul-m38/
Paul writes, I’m using thin poster board to make patterns for the interior panels on the Willys. Since the reinforcing structure for the top and doors will be visible from the inside and not covered by upholstery I’ve had to make 33 individual paper patterns so far. After adjusting the fit of these patterns I’ll transfer their measurements to 3/4 inch thick high density foam and then it’s time for the upholstery wizards to work their magic. Fourteen yards of fabric are on order so that should be enough to cover everything but the floor. All of the top and side wall panels will be covered with a silver gray fabric and this same fabric will be used on the seats with the exception of blue insert panels covering the center of the seats. That’s the plan right now. I still need to buy some thick upholstery foam so I can begin cutting out the padding for the seats but I wanted to finish with the patterns first.
More pattern pictures. To have enough room to make the patterns and install the upholstery pieces it was necessary to remove the fuel tanks and both front seats. The more work I can do myself the lower the cost will be to get the upholstery done so I don’t mind constantly climbing into and out of the Willys all day long. Things would be a lot easier if the Jeep was just a little bit bigger or I was just a little bit smaller. Oh well, I guess I need to call a Waaaaaaaaaambulance. Paul
Charles explained that these are photos of Padre Van Der Goten, a beloved priest in the Belgian Army. According to this Wikipedia article, his jeep’s motto was “Belgian’s Can-Do Too”, pictures of which we saw in this post.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Here’s an unusual photo.
“This is an original 5×7 black and white photo. Showing an Army Jeep pulling an anti-aircraft gun behind it in a parade. My guess would be late 1940’s by the looks of the cars in the back ground. Great Vintage photo to look at!
Not sure of the exact time frame or location. The back of the photo is stamped with
Photo by Bill Shoopman, Odessa Texas”
Roger reports this ’48 Jeepster sold for $22,500 today at the 2014 Kissimmee Mecum Auction.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $750.
“I have two steel Army jeep bodies, Go kart size, Just like the old m38 military jeeps, Picked these up about 20 years ago, A lot of people use quad frames and running gear to power them. this is the bodies only, Lift up hood, fold down windshield, fold out glass,”
