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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
(09/09/2012) “Ok this Jeep is a fixer upper;1948 Willys Jeep very cute but need to be restored? Yes all the parts are here in the back of it. Asking $1200.00 or obo? We have a clean title. The vin# is CJ2A202715 plus it has 4 chrome wheels and tires. All these things are here. Fenders, windshield deck, engine v6, 3speed standard transmission, transfer case bell housing. All you have to do is rebuild it all and put it back together.”
<– Day 2 Sun. May 5th: Cowboys, Vistas, and Pirates | Trip Overview | Day 5 – Wed. May 8th: Don’s 1962 Wagon and Mr. Jangles –>
On Monday May 6th we drove east on I-94 from Theodore Roosevelt National Park to Bismarck, North Dakota.
We spent two days visiting a family that used to live across the street from Ann Pasco.
On Tuesday evening, we left Bismarck to spend the night in Fargo, North Dakota.
By the time we arrived in Fargo it was dark and cold. We toured the town very briefly (learning years later we missed downtown entirely).
On the morning of May 8th, we left Fargo for St. Paul.
<– Day 2 Sun. May 5th: Cowboys, Vistas, and Pirates | Trip Overview | Day 5 – Wed. May 8th: Don’s 1962 Wagon and Mr. Jangles –>
George forwarded this blog post about the Chang 46. It started production in 1959 and ended in 1963. There weren’t many made. They started with 38 in 1959 and by 1963 only 1390 were produced.
http://www.carnewschina.com/2012/01/18/history-chinas-first-jeep-th-changan-changjiang-46/
Marc spotted this interesting photo.
“San Francisco Car wreck photograph / 1947 Willy jeep on it’s side
this photo measures 8 x 10 inches. It is an original not a copy. There is some wear. This photo was used in the newspaper and has writing on the back. Shipping is free in the US”
View all the information on ebay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $20,000.
“Original owner ordered it from the Toledo factory. Stored in a heated garage since day 1. 14,000 original miles. Probably the best example of a original CJ6 survivor. Paint still shines like new. Under the hood is near perfect. Original vinyl top windows are crystal clear. Maintained by local Jeep dealer. Still wears the original Goodyear Suburbanite tires it left the factory with. The seat covers are like new. It has been featured in our 2008 Jeep Classics Calendar and Vintage Truck Magazine.
It has a factory installed Ramsey winch on the front, wheel well cushions as well as a backseat and CB radio. The original owner had an ambulance service. This was his offroad ambulance and the 53 was its fleet number. He would make a run with it, bring it back and wash it down, back it into the garage and cover it up.
The pictures don’t do it justice. The paint is as shiney as the day it rolled off the line.”
http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/billnorris2a/library/CJ6?sort=3&page=1
Mark listed this at warjeep.com
“SELLING A 1950 NAVY JEEP FOR THE WIDOW OF MY FRIEND. THIS JEEP WAS FOUND IN A BARN YEARS AGO AND IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION; IT HAS BEEN IN HIS SHOP FOR 5 OR 10 YEARS AND IT RUNS OUT VERY WELL. ONLY SURFACE RUST. COULD BE MADE INTO A SHOW PIECE.
I have ridden in the jeep; it purrs like a kitten; starts right up although it has been 2 years since it has been driven.
The paint job is not that great and has been touched up over the years and has surface rust on several places; but no pits or deep rust.
Price: $10,000
City: Montgomery
State: AL
Please contact John Gober at:
email: JWREBOG@aol.com”
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale/adsm486/adsm486.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
There may be value here. Jack spotted it.
“Project/ Parts Jeep”
UPDATE: Must Sell. Price dropped to $6999
(04/29/2012) Not all original, but looks good.
“MANY MORE PHOTOS can seen here on an external website. (Can’t be posted here on Craigslist. Email and I will send you the link)
For sale is a Willys-Overland 1947 CJ2A fully restored frame up, with original L-134 flat head motor. Engine serial #J98994, frame serial #96785. Tub is a repli-tub purchased direct from willys=Overland, but we have the original tub serial #CJ-2a 96785 data plate that goes with the vehicle to the new owner.
Restoration completed 2000-2001 by experienced vintage car restorer, and it has been garaged indoors ever since. Has only been driven for about 400 miles since the restoration. Painted pasture green to match original paint. New canvas on seats. No top bows. Converted to 12v system, with original rebuilt starter still in operation. Have the original 6v parts if someone wants to convert back. Also have 2 spare carbs and misc parts.
This Willys is very solid and sound, there are no problems mechanically or otherwise. Ready to drive, parade, park, hunt, or whatever. Starts right up without any hesitation every time. Selctro hubs. 4 wheel drive works smooth and easy.
This vehicle will go anywhere, climb anything, and do just about anything! Speedometer works, but probably needs a little calibrating. Gas gauge works sometimes, well, most of the time, but there is an alternate gas gauge included in the sale (24″ wooden dip stick, never lies and doesnt need calibrating).
Tires are new NDT 700-15 (non-direction tread) purchased from Coker Tire with about 400 miles of use, plus matching rubber for spare tire (no rim).
All major parts are original, the grill, hood, fenders, and windshield (new glass and seals) are all original and completely restored.
Currently licensed in OR with Oregon Antique Vehicle plates. Frame, and serial number data plate match.”
http://klamath.craigslist.org/cto/3785190640.html
No pics provided.
“1943 Ford GPW WW II Military Jeep California vehicle Body in very good condition Excellent running condition. Ph.# (312) 952-9481”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
It has a V-8. Jack spotted this one.
“Aloha I have an 1952 willys m38. The jeep has been garage stores for 20 years and has a 283 Chevy small block in it. I have 2 original straight 4 cylinder engines and many extra parts for the jeep. Call or text for any further questions if interested! Mahalo for looking!”
Unclear if it runs.
“1943 Willys MB ; build date 03/22/1943; rough but restorable; PA title; $2000.00 or OBO call 717-776-4299(evenings)”
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/3784903949.html
No pics.
“i have a complete early ww2 ford jeep it was reconditioned in oakland C.A. in 1945 i also have a ww2 early willy,s it is missing the motor the ford seems to be just as it was in 42/45 it has been tagged for 64 or 65 years i have only found three previous owners if you know were i ca n get advise or you would like to purchase call 479 883 68 39 or 918 966 3317 if you dont know the value or the history dont bother wasting your time they are not cheap and not a toy.thanks Trent jeep,cj ,mb,gpw”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4400.
This wagon was really chopped!
“1956 Willy Wagon 4×4 $4400.00 cash. This Street Rod Willy Wagon sits on top of a 1991 S-10 Blazer 4×4 Chassis V6 automatic chopped 4″ lower. ”
With all the leaves in back, it looks like its been sitting a while. I don’t see any obvious rust.
“1962 Willys Jeep Pickup for sale $7000.00. Call Charlie 352-625-2191.”
http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/3786906235.html
UPDATE: Was $3500. **SOLD**
Stuck in 3rd gear.
“I have a 1948 willyz jeep cj2a. It is all original except for the motor. The motor is a Corvette 327. Stock, it has double hump heads. It does run and drive. But It’s stuck in 3rd gear. Has rust in places, but what 48 don’t. I drove around town for awhile. And parked it 6months ago in shop. Has great tires. Front seats are rough. I don’t know the miles on the motor. It is fast. Wanting a cj5 or 7. Possible buying a house. That is only reason I’m selling… No low balling.”
UPDATE: No price listed before. Now priced at $3997.
(04/12/2013) This appears in good shape.
“1962 Jeep Wrangler Willys CJ-3B 4×4 Convertible
White exterior/Black interior
3-Speed Manual
Used
Convertible
V8
Stock #: C446
Vehicle Identification #: 5734897907
Give us a call at (678) 820-4893 for pricing details and more info.”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ctd/3788410011.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
“‘1963 Willys Jeep with a f head motor that runs beautiful and drives smooth”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5250
(09/28/2012) The drain holes have been filled.
“1946 Willys Jeep. Runs, needs brake work. We are selling because we recently invested in another classic car. Great fun!”
<– Day 1 – Sat. May 4th: Miracle of America Museum, Polson, MT | Trip Overview | Day 3 & 4 – Mon. May 6th & Tues. May 7th: Bismarck, North Dakota –>
UPDATE: Busted! On our way out of the National Park we spotted the ‘pirates’ car off to the side in a parking area parked by itself. We believe they were arrested and their car left there, because there was no sign of them 🙂
Our goal for today (Sunday) was to reach Theodore Roosevelt National Park at the western edge of North Dakota. Since we spent most of our time driving through Eastern Montana, I’d love to share that experience with you, but I had my nose buried in my computer, so I didn’t see much. Occasionally, Ann would point out something of interest and I would look up. But, I had my reading glasses on, so everything looked pretty blurry beyond the car. However, the weather was beautiful and sunny, the temperatures a perfect seventy degrees. Fortunately, she didn’t see too much interesting either. Just lots of rolling grassy hills. I can see why cowboys like it here.
We saw this sign at a rest stop
I have to say that I will gladly take those endless grassy hills and the sunny weather over last week’s weather along I-94: it was closed due to a blizzard. Yikes!
Around 3:30pm we reached the campground at the National Park. We found a nice campsite and got it set up, before touring the 25(?) miles long loop trail.
<– Trip Overview | Day 2 – Sun. May 5th: Cowboys, Vistas, and Pirates –>
Saturday May 4th, our two month trip begins! We will be on the road until the end of June.
For the first leg of our East Coast trip our principal objective today was to make it to the Miracle of America Museum just south of Polson, MT. We left Pasco at 10am knowing it would take 5 1/2 hours to drive there and a 1/2 hour stop for lunch (we had to stop for some pho at our favorite place in Coeur D’ Alene, ID). Doing the math, we realized we’d arrive at the museum at 4pm, which gave us an hour to look around it before it closed at 5pm. Simple math, yes? . . . Wrong.
Our first day of driving, from Pasco to Livingston, Montana.
The first sign of trouble occurred as we crossed into Montana from Idaho on I-90. I was driving when I spotted a sign that informed us we were Entering Mountain Time Zone. Oh crap! I forgot all about the time change. A quick review of the math meant that we’d arrive at 5pm, just as it closed.
However, there was a caveat. The website indicated that the museum stayed open until 8pm during the summer, but never defined what days were considered summer days. So, as we descended out of the pass towards Missoula, Ann gave the museum a call at 3:30pm and it went like this:
Ann: Hi, how late are you open tonight?
Museum: Depends. Where are you now?
Ann (shocked): We are approaching St. Regis, Montana.
Museum: Ok, I’ll keep the museum open for you. I have some paperwork to do anyway.
With that simple phone call, Gil Mangels volunteered to keep his museum open so we could look around the place all by ourselves! I called at 4:40 to update him and say we wouldn’t be there until 5:15. He said that wouldn’t be a problem.
We finally arrived at 5:20pm, just as the last remaining visitor left. We walked inside and there was Gil ready to take our money ($5 each – BARGAIN!) and explain where everything was. We thanked him for staying open and said we didn’t want to use too much of his time. He said just take your time.
We weren’t there five minutes before we knew we had a problem. There was so much cool stuff to look at that we couldn’t move ourselves along fast enough. Gil and his late wife have done a wonderful job of creating a feast for the eyes. Ann and i were giddy school kids pointing things out to each other, reading stuff, and having a blast. We were there forty five minutes and still hadn’t made it through a 1/4 of the complex yet.
We didn’t want to impost on Gil, so we chose to go to plan B: See the jeeps real quickly, photograph them, and then return later this summer so we could spend all day looking around the place.
Before we left, we got a chance to spend some time talking with Gil. When we explained about eWillys, Gil explained he grew up on a nearby farm and his parents had an old flattie, but he couldn’t remember the model. He said they did everything with it.
Gil belongs to the Military Vehicle Preservation Association and he restored the M-38 below that he proudly displays in one of the rooms. It’s a very nice restoration. It was featured in the MVPA and GIl was kind enough to copy the article for me, but I haven’t had time to go through it yet.
In addition to the M-38, there are two more M-38A1s, a Slat Grille MB, and a M-151, a Mule, and a Jeepster for visitors to see. There is a Pedal Jeep in the toy section, a few hot wheel-like jeep toys. I also spotted several posters, cards and brochures in the war-related areas.
The Miracle of American museum is a gem. It reminded me of my experience to House on the Rock in Wisconsin, where each corner was a feast for the eyes. But, unlike HOR, there’s a better educational and museum experience. I can see why it’s been called the Smithsonian of the west. There is enough wonder — cool stuff, historic stuff, and odd ball stuff — to keep a whole family entertained. Military buffs, car buffs, farm buffs, motorcycle buffs, history buffs (how about a whole shed of old washing machines?) will love this place. It is worth the trip, especially since you get to talk to the guy who made it happen.
Here’s a bunch of pictures we took:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
I’ve never read this. But, it comes with a wagon on the front. How bad could it be?
“A rich slice of Beat history, Trip Trap is Albert Saijo’s account of driving Jack Kerouac with Lew Welch from San Francisco to New York in 1959. It includes the poems they jotted down in notebooks along the way; their experiences in the city; a visit to Jack’s home in Northport, Long Island; and Lew’s letters to Jack about the return trip and his life in Reno.
This newly-revised edition-originally published in 1973-of the haiku Jack Kerouac, Albert Saijo, and Lew Welch jotted down on the road from San Francisco to New York in 1959, are dense, earthy incarnations of life on the road: “A coral colored Cadillac/ in Texas/ Threw gravel all over us,/ our beat jeep/ -Our windshield is nicked/ but our eyes/ are/ CLEAR…” Albert recounts their November trip in Lew’s Jeepster, making the big city scene, visiting Jack’s home in Northport on Long Island, and the long drive back west. The book also includes letters to Kerouac from Lew Welch in Reno.”
Here’s a recent edition of Scrollsaw Magazine that shows you how to make a pine wood derby flatfender.
View all the information on eBay
Here’s another militarized civvy jeep from Brigantine Beach. Lots of information about it on eBay.
View all the information on ebay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
This looks solid.
“This is a 1946 Willys CJ2A. This vehicle was done as a frame-off rebuild. Runs well and drives well. This was not a complete restoration. This vehicle was done to be driven for fun, rather than to be a show piece. That being said, here is a brief list of the work that was done:
Frame and body cleaned prepped and painted.
New headlights and tailights
New gauges
New seats
New front floor pans
New brake master cylinder, wheel cylinders, lines, front drums, shoes, and springs.
New front wheel bearings
New air cleaner
New plugs and wires,
Etc..
This jeep is great to just cruise around, or would be a great candidate for a complete restoration.
Asking 6,000 OBO”
