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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 $8000.
Some parts of the body were fixed with fiberglass.
“If you are looking for a Jeep that is mechanically sound, dependable and a lot of fun this may be it. Is mostly original except it is painted and has decals as a military jeep just for fun. The seats were recovered by the previous owner. The vehicle is for fun and for farm or ranch or a hunting lease use. And, it is EMP proof.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5200.
(08/23/2013) This one needs a little work.
“1958 Jeep Willys Utility Wagon
Original Super Hurricane 6 Cylinder Engine. 3 spd Manual Transmission. Runs and drives. 4wd Lock-out Hubs.
Body and frame in excellent condition. Drivers side floor pan has been replaced. Stainless steel trim all intact. Clear MN title.
Brake Master Cylinder needs replacement. Will need to be trailered home.
Head liner and interior door panels have been removed in preparation for restoration. Have originals for use as a template. Also have original wood strips for the bed, but they’re not installed. Several side windows are missing, but have the original glass (some are broken). Also have new rubber window seals.”
UPDATE: **SOLD*** Was $2600
It runs and drives.
“1948 Willy’s Jeep. New clutch, motor mounts and transmission mounts and gas tank.
Runs excellent…
Also have extra parts front end, rear end, transmission, transfer case, extra large wheels and tires, starter, generator and carb.
ASKING $2,600.00 Twenty Six Hundred TAKE ALL…”
There is work left to do. I think the body is fiberglass.
“-rebuilt flathead engine
-rebuilt rear-end
-Driveable
Work in progress, don’t have time to mess with it…..
Price: $2500.00 Call 256/762-1756”
http://shoals.craigslist.org/cto/4284662561.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was eBay.
This runs and drives. There’s some value here.
“As you can see from the pictures this a 1948 Willys CJ2a. It is in need for a total restoration even though I have used it “as is” for 7 yrs. running it around the Chino airport.
The jeep starts right up every time.
It has been converted to 12 VOLT, thus the charging system works very well.
Has a heater not hooked up, people tell me they are rare?
Shift into all gears, grinds if you go to fast.
The brakes are stiff (not strong), it may just be the linkage or pads, not sure but they should be redone.
The steering is hard to turn? In the pictures you can see it comes with the 3 tie rod ends and the steering link end so that you can renew the steering arms. The shafts probably need grease and or rebuild?
Tires are old, cracked, and warn but they almost never need air.
The body has rust in the corners and some places on the floor have been replaced but seems to be attached well and strong.
Windows have cracks, body has dents
Comes with two pneumatic wiper motors that I was told were NOS.
There are many parts in the pictures that go with the Jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $2500.
(09/05/2013) This might be a rare CJ-2L, which is a CJ-2A that was stretched by someone in California. Examples of CJ-2Ls. Learn more about the CJ-2L here.
“good project jeep lenghten 2′ from factory no motor rebuilt muncie SM 420 4sp w/ dana 18 tcase & muncie overdrive 2.5″ rancho lift dana 25 frt dana 44 rear 5.38 painless wire harness other extras go with it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
“I have a rare 1949 Overland for sale not title, no engine or tranny. Can get title will the right documentation. Very little rust. Have most of chrome for the car and the rails for fold down top are all intact good project car. Car has been stored for over 30 years if interested call or text the number above.”
No pics provided. It was listed last month, but I imagine it is still available.
“Up for sale is my grandpas 1948 willys jeep. He has no time for it anymore and needs to be gone. The jeep had sat in the woods for 20 years. And my grandparents were moving so I had to pull it out. Everything original is all there. If interested there is another complete chassis minus the body you can also have. (719) 315-7170 give me a text.”
http://springfieldil.craigslist.org/cto/4241112608.html
This is a project, but includes a GPA motor.
“I have a 1943 Willys jeep for sale, in process of restoring but moving forces sale, frames is excellent, normal rusted out areas for body, but easy fix, engine does turn over, transfer case is good, still some orginal paint on all parts, “F” stamped transmission and transfer case, GPA motor, rare engine. DOD is FEB 19-29 1943….Have title that matches orginal body/Frame. Engine was overhauled in Topeka KS 08/24/1945 with all STD bearings so you know it wasn’t abused. Has 4 Combat rims
In photo it has cj2 headlights but previous owner just mounted them there, not buckets, has hinged brackets under hood.”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/4242130277.html
No pics provided.
“1946 Willy’s CJ2
Frame transmission ,Body, Grill ,Tailgate
not running
Have title”
UPDATE: Still Available
(01/06/2014) Does not run.
“i am selling my 1953 willys jeep. it is in pretty good condition but does not run has very minimal rust. would make a good project it has a 2.8 buick motor in it and it will turn over but doesnt want to run thanks for looking 4196809786 2000 obo”
http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/4273728974.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/01/2013) This looks solid. It has several updates.
“61 willy wagon
runs good
4X4 283 chevy motor with original transmission and axles (with over drive).
am open to reasonable offers
602-993-3797”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/4284501681.html
The California Automobile Museum (location) in Sacramento has at least three. I have been there yet, but it might be a potential stop on our California tour in March. The M-38 and CJ-2A were photographed by Jack Snell in August of 2013 (more great jeep photos by Jack in his photo stream).
This 1951 M-38 looks good:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacksnell707/9623631181/ M-38 @ the California Automobile Museum
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacksnell707/9626867018/in/photostream/ M-38 @ the California Automobile Museum
This 1945 VEC CJ-2A looks very good:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacksnell707/9626420176/lightbox/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacksnell707/9626419994/
The museum also has a 1943 GPW which was photographed and posted here along with other images from the museum. Below is the photo of the GPW:
Here are a few more photos from the “Pictoral History of the Second World War”.
This first photo is really interesting. Here’s the caption:
OUTWITTING THE NAZIS: A little thing like a capsized ship doesn’t stand in the way of the U.S. Army engineers. Here, in the Naples Harbor they have outwitted the Nazis and turned a deficit into an asset by transforming an overturned ship into a pier. Nazi demolition ships in the harbor at Naples, like this one, did not count on the ingenuity of the Engineers. The ship’s superstructure, digging into the harbor bottom, steadies the hull. All five hatches of a Liberty ship can be unloaded at once alongside this improvised pier. All during the campaign through Italy the Allies came across numerous scenes of destruction like the one pictured here, designed to slow up the Allied march to victory in the former Mussolini stronghold.
I wish the light had been better for this photo:
Tom Perkins’ company Treeline Teardrop Trailers out of Petaluma, California, offers both road and offroad trailers. Tom’s considering the purchase of a CJ-3B, which I think would look good pulling on his trailers. Here’s an example of the offroad one below.
No jeeps here, but lots of interesting history.
View all the information on eBay
“Interesting Lot of WWII era LETTERS –
some might be considered somewhat rare and/or unusual.
Lot of WWII letters that had belonged to my father-in-law, who served in the Army Air Force from 1943-1946.
He was trained as a photographer, trained at several bases and also stationed at the Stars and Stripes office in Erlangen, Germany.
I believe I counted over 240 letters in this lot.
There could be more than one letter in one envelope I noticed…
The bulk of the letters are from my father-in-law to his girlfriend, who later became his wife. Some are from her to him, a few are to and from their parents, one or two from her siblings to Ed when he was stationed away.
Good looking MB.
“up for auction today is a stunning piece of american history. this is a museum quality 1944 jeep willys that needs absolutly nothing. you would be hard pressed to find one nicer than this anywhere. this jeep comes with a canvas top, all of the standard tools on the driver side, an original canteen and two WWII helmets. here are some details about this fantastic jeep…
the engine, transmission and clutch were completly restored
the tires are reproduction ww2 ndt tires
all of the canvas was done by Beachwood Canvas of NJ
fully functional 6v federal siren
original ww2 fuel pump (restored)
6v optima battery in antique case
ww2 hand crank
original ww2 rifle rack (restored)”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD Quickly** Was priced at $500.
Sounds like it has potential. No pics provided.
“Not sure exactly what year jeep (1942-1945) GPW jeep. All is there (motor,trans and drive train. Currently doesn’t run. Be a great restoration project or lease vehicle. Tires are flat so need a come along or winch on trailor to pull it up. NO TITLE.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2495.
This looks like a solid CJ-5 that runs and includes an overdrive.
“1959 Willys Jeep CJ5 for sale. 283 Chevy V8
T90 3 trans. with Warn Overdrive – allows 12 forward speeds.
5.38 differential gear ratio’s
Dual fuel tanks – little rust
Short wheelbase trail rig.”
Eric spotted this one. Labeled a 1953 M-38A1, the body is definitely a CJ-5 body. Current bid on this goveliquidation.com vehicle is $25.
“1953 Willys Jeep, serial # 41437. Mileage reads 221.Ford 289 V8 gasoline engine. 3 speed T-90 transmission. New Autometer gauges. New radiator, battery and clutch. 31 x 11.50 tires. The Jeep starts easily, runs good and is surprisingly quick . Comes with mounted tow bar. No smog required in California. Please contact Doug at 530-333-3399 with any questions or to make an appointment for viewing the 1953 Willy s Jeep. For information on how to create an account and/or how to bid on Government Liquidation, please call 480-367-1300. We encourage you to come out and see the vehicle at the location. California buyers, vehicles will be registered at this site. Out of state buyers will receive a clear CA title to complete transfer in home state.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000
“1952 MILITARY willy jeep in running condition. brand new brake system.
motor re-built.
$3000. 00 priced low for quick sale
CALLS ONLY— 8985654 if no response text or call —–7748120”
http://laredo.craigslist.org/cto/4282764051.html
The jeep runs. The trailer is a bit funky.
“1961 Willies Jeep project
CJ5 4 cyl 3 speed 4wd
Runs but needs work
$850”
http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/4283446531.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Body was $700.
This is a 1952 Willys M38 body tub. This has a new front floor pan installed as well as a right rear 1/4 panel and side. It also has some other patching done on non original holes. It will need several more welded up. It has been sand blasted and primed but the former owner let it get damp under a tarp and there is some light surface rust. This was originally a communications jeep so there are holes for the radio equiptment as well as the antana mounts and cable holes. It just needs finishing.
Here’s more:
“We carry a large inventory of vintage Jeep parts both new and take off. We only carry parts for the 1/4 ton jeeps such as the MB, GPW, CJ2A, Cj3A, M38, M38A1, and M170. Sorry no wagon or truck parts. We also sell new parts for the CJ5, Cj7, Wrangler YJ and TJ.
Quarter Ton & Military Restoration Parts
6654 Lafayette RD
Chickamauga, GA 30707
423-762-5858
UPDATE: ****SOLD** Was $650.
“Super Hurricane flat head 6 cyl engine out of a 1954 Jeep Willys pick up – mileage is unknown
It is still in the truck but being pulled soon. I have never heard this engine run but was told it does, but needs a rebuild (runs rough, has a bad tap)
I will include the 3 speed trans and the twin stick transfer case as well as all the ignition, carb, starter, alt, etc – I am installing a diesel engine so I don’t need anything off of it
This is a rare engine so I would rather not scrap it but I don’t have the room to store it either!”
