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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 .
Notice the track and the guide below the front of the jeep’s bumper. This photo came from Mission4Today.com
“Several students at Page Field in Fort Myers (ca 1945) with a jeep, the mechanical mule of the army that carried a target around on a circular cement track. The jeep itself was protected by a large embankment in the background. The students are over the right side of the embankment and shoot at a target.”
UPDATE II (09/11/2013): Brian and Bruce each sent a photo. See below pink surrey photos.
UPDATE (09/10/2013): Brian shared these pics of a Surrey with a Kelly hardtop. He bought the hardtop, but not the jeep.See Brian’s pic and info underneath the pink surrey hardtop photos.
Unfortunately, there’s no description. Only the date of July 1965.
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(09/11/2013) Brian sent this photo of the door after it was sand blasted.
(09/11/2013) Bruce forwarded this photo of the surrey without the top.
(09/10/2013) Brian’s photos of a 1961 DJ-3A Surrey:
Brian writes, “It’s not the same Jeep. My top has never had an i.d. tag on it which i always thought was odd. When i bought the top, the Jeep was only in Florida for a year or two at the time. Before that it was in Virginia where it had spent most of it’s life, the same State that the top was built in. The story was something like: a lady bought the Surrey new in ’61 and then (i think) it was sold to a serviceman around the time of Vietnam. He put the Jeep in storage and it sat there for well over 30 years, hence why it was in such good shape. I can’t remember who had the top put on it.
I found two more pics that show a bit of the pink paint, in the rear cargo area some is showing on the ribs and the front floor shot shows a line of pink around the body seam. I had underhood pics that showed alot of pink paint that the cheaper paint didn’t adhere too well to but i can’t find them.“
This ad depicts a Bantam BRC-60.
“From a 1941 issue of The Saturday Evening Post, this is an ad for Champion Spark Plugs with art by Vickery. Illustrated are 8 uses for Champion Spark Plugs:
1. Bomber, Trainer, Airliner or Light Plane
2. Tanks
3. Reconnaissance Car or Jeep
4. Motorcycle
5. PT Boats of the Mosquito Fleet
6. American Industry
7. Farm Tractors
8. Trucking Industry
13 5/8″ x 10 1/8″
Excellent condition”
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I found Poker Flat, California, but I couldn’t locate a “Poker Flats”. Anyone recognize the town?
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Lynn has a in-dash nav system that isn’t working for him, so he’s hoping to trade it for some jeeps parts (cj-5 drivetrain parts). He’s located in Iowa. If anyone is interested contact him at pastorlynn@esthervilleumc.org
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4950.
It’s funky, but appears in good shape.
“Running gear is from a vintage CJ2A. Body custom built. Equipped with stock 4 cyl engine, 3 spd trans, hi-lo range and 4 wheel drive. Mechanically strong, good tires. Good title and vintage plates. A lot of fun to drive and to look at. Good business mascot, parade vehicle or use on you acreage, at the cabin or lake.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000
Well-built jeep with a negotiable price.
“I am selling my 1946 Jeep Willy’s at this time. This vehicle is in pristine condition and it is impossible to find another vehicle in such good condition. This vehicle has the following upgrades + more professionally installed:
Steering System
Disc Brakes
Rhino Lined Interior
Battery
Front Axel
Alternator
CB
Radio
Radiator
V8 Engine 327 Small Block
Wiring
Fuse Panel
Seats
Roll Cage
This vehicle has additional upgrades and the price is HIGHLY NEGOTIABLE AT THIS TIME. If you have a vehicle for trade or an interest in this vehicle please respond directly to this add and I will e-mail or call you back. I am in Fresno and happy to meet anyone at any time to show the Jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
This Parkway Conversion wagon looks like a good price.
“Clean title in hand
Good engine
Good transmission”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
It looks in good condition. It has a MB/GPW passenger fender. The drains holes might be filled as well (I can’t quite tell).
“Fully restored, excellent condition, 12v, includes, like new top, tow bar, roll bar, misc. parts. If interested, contact me for more info.”
Here’s a built truck.
“1953 will’y p/u, ONE OF A KIND!! lifted and sitting on 40 inch procomp tires, dana 60 front, w 4:10 gears, locker, warn hubs, hd cover, gm 14 bolt rear, disk drakes, 4:10 gears, locker w hd cover and pinion protector, new lifted springs, hd shackels, 350 motor w 270h cam, steel heads w bigger valves and smaller cc’s, eld brock int, holley 600 carb, headers, alum rad w elec fan, opt battery, 400 turbo trans w convertor, 208 transfer case, roll bar w lights, alum tool box, winch frt and back with warn 8500 winch, that works in frt or rear, fab frt and rear bumpers, brush graud from a hummer made to fit, led tail lights, whole truck coated in rhino line, black, new baja seats, custom door panels, custom made console for upper cab, metal locking console between seats, custom made visor outside of cab, radio, new speakers, hd carpet that can be washed, autometer gauges, 22 ga fuel cell, inclosed in a ss tank, w frame mounted fuel fitler, Truck is in very good shape, runs and drives very well, cross over steering, no shimmy or shake down the road, Please serious only, i dont want trades and no low offers, i have spent alot of time and money on this truck and really dont want to sell, buying a house. Thanks for looking. call or tex 908-577-6551. Ray”
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/4056661672.html
Here’s a good looking Jeepster.
“I HAVE FOR SALE MY 1949 WILLY’S JEEPSTER. I PURCHASED THIS JEEPSTER ABOUT 7 YRS AGO FROM A GENTLEMAN IN OHIO. ACCORDING TO HIM THIS VEHICLE ORIGINATED IN CALIFORNIA, THEN MADE ITS WAY TO FLORIDA , THEN ON TO OHIO, AND THEN TO WISCONSIN. THE GUY I BOUGHT IF FROM HAD DONE MAY REPAIRS TO IT IN THE PAST; BUT THE SELLING POINT TO ME WAS THAT IT WAS A DECENT DRIVER. OVER THE YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS JEEPSTER I WILL LIST WHAT WE HAVE DONE TO IT.”
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It runs and drives.
“59 Willys in overall great shape for the year. I got it in 2006 from a guy that last ran it in 1972. It sat in his garage for 33 years. I replaced the following parts with quality brands such as Omix-ADA , Wagner, timken, federal mogul, four wheel parts hardware, quadratech, ect.
New fuel tank, fuel lines, pump, carb, master brake cylinder, 4 wheel brake cylinders, shoes, spring kits, brake lines, drums, seals in front and rear diffs, tapered bearings on ball joints, rebuilt engine, clutch and pressure plate, high volume oil pump, water pump, points, plugs, coil. Ive Gone through everything mechanically. Just needs some bodywork, I havent done any body work, it was fiberglassed in the front floor pan area back in 70’s spare tire mount area on passenger side rear quarter panel. Body isnt that bad. I have used the jeep since 2007 putting on maybe 500-1000 miles per year. Could use rear springs, as there stock and have flattened out a little. Frame is excellent and painted black from years ago. Ive got thousands into the jeep, your getting a lot of jeep for $2500”
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/4055223985.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $5000
“1949 WILLYS CJ3A JEEP
REBUILT MOTOR
NEW FLYWHEEL, CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE, THROW-OUT BEARING
FRAME AND BODY ARE CLEAN AND PAINTED
NO RUST
WHEELS, TIRES ARE 15-INCH
NEW STARTER, HIGH-TORQUE 12-VOLT $350.00
RUNS AND DRIVES”
UPDATE: Was $1500. **SOLD**
Given the extra body and engine, this ex-Navy CJ-3A might be worth a look.
“Bought this jeep to build up but I have too many projects for this winter. Its a 1950 Military/Navy issued jeep. It has seen better days and has been layered in some spots with thin aluminum. Motor does not turn over but I have a good running motor and transmission/transfer case that is included. Also included is another complete 1949 Willys CJ3A body that can be put on or used for body parts. The Willys is very complete but needs a lot of love. Great father & son or daughter project! No Trades I need cash to finish other projects I have. No title for the navy jeep they did not title them when they were decommissioned.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1300
This has a rear PTO.
“Bought this as a project but finances wont let me complete it. It has the flat head engine which i got running, but it smokes. Frame has been sandblasted and painted with POR15. Transmission has been rebuilt. No windshield. Body is typical for a 1947. This is a restoration and would have to be towed on a trailer. It has a rear PTO. Will not part out, wanting to sell to someone who loves these old jeeps and will finish it. I paid 1000 for it and have sunk some money into it to get it running. Asking 1300 or best offer.”
UPDATE: Still Available
“Have 3 Willy’s Jeeps for sale plus a ton of spare parts, including 2 rear ends, 1 motor, 1 front end, 2 trannies, os radiator and many other parts too numerous to list. The Jeeps are a 1946, 1948, and a 1950 model. All 3 run and drive and have been driven in parades etc. The 46 needs a battery. The 48 and 50 are licensed. 9K takes them all. Do not want to sell individually because I need to make room for my next project.
Call 304 645-5083 Do not reply to this email please. Call 304 645-5083”
http://swv.craigslist.org/cto/3985420635.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
(07/23/2013) No pics provided.
“1958 CJ3B 4Cyl F-Head Engine. Ramsey 8,000 lb. PTO Winch.
Jeep runs and drives well. Needs work to be highway worthy. Solid body minimal rust.
Excellent project for restoration. Call seven zero 6 three 3 nine eight four nine two.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/30/2013) Seller lists as a 1943 jeep, but it looks more CJ-2Aish to me.
“1943 Willies jeep w/98 Vortec 350, has winch and plow…..looking to trade or sell for pontoon or anything of value or cash. Great hunting vehicle. Calls only 720 275 0547”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4056728036.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900
(07/20/2103) The rust on this is just so complete. That’s why I posted it.
“Flat fender Willys truck, complete needs total restoration, no title good rat rod material. Flat fender”
On our last trip to the East Coast it seems we blew right by a museum in Deer Lodge, Montana, that houses a GPW of some vintage. I ran across a reference to the jeep last night, but couldn’t find a picture until tonight. There also might be a jeep wagon, but I can’t confirm it.
The Montana Auto Museum is located in the Old Montana Prison Complex (1106 Main Street
Deer Lodge, MT 59722), which houses five unique museums inside its historic prison walls. The complex includes the Old Montana Prison, Powell County Museum, Frontier Montana Museum, Yesterday’s Playthings and the Montana Auto Museum. The complex is run by the Powell County Museum and Arts Foundation. One fee covers all five museums.
The “USA Today” once listed the collection, which totals over 100 vehicles, as one of the top ten must-see auto museums in the country. Here’s one ‘non-car’ person who really enjoyed the place.
I found photos of the GPW at Brian DeFree’s Flickr site:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/briandefrees/8116195425/in/photostream/
Here are some additional photos:
Shannon Shorg has even more photos, but none of the GPW. Here is a picture of a couple dune buggies though.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hvymetal57/4738692305/in/set-72157624244653707/
The first one is a photo of a section of reconnaissance 8 regiment – first a willy’s after it the successor our famous ‘minerva’ build in belgium under license of land rover.
Other pics:
Jesse just announced the dates for the 2014 FC-Roundup in Phoenix, Arizona.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
(08/24/2013) Joe’s selling his 1967 CJ-5.
“The engine is a 225 Daultless V6. Odometer says 45,xxx, Body off restoration, rebuilt tranny, new tires, new top and doors, rebuilt carb, new tailgate, fenders, floor, replaced body panels, all seams seamsprayed, spray on bedliner, stock hubcaps, new seats, new windshield frame, basecoat/clearcoat paint, new brakes,new radiator, new waterpump, electrical tune-up and more.”
