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Bob spotted this tired old jeep. Hard to see much value here.
“1953 Willys Jeep CJ, tin half cab, plywood bed, has plow frame and pump, F head motor, doesn’t run, been sitting for years, good title, $500 call 440-548-5817 9am-5pm Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Sat or email.”
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/pts/3459679545.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
“1961 willys wagon with a straight 6 and manual transmission. Engine starts and turns over, but it needs someone with some mechanical skills to fix a few things. It has a plow and a winch. the winch is a PTO winch and is very heavy duty. It would be a great truck for someone who needs a plow, or needs a work truck. I dont have a title and it will probably need to be towed out of the yard.”
UPDATE: Back on eBay
(10/25/2012) This is a nice looking combo.
“1962 Willy’s pickup with matching willy’s trailer included, trailer is from approximately the 1950’s. Original equipment body, frame, 5 rims, glass, front bumper, and much more. New gas tank and sending unit. Things that need fixing include temperature gauge, gas gauge, wipers system and some oil leaks. Most everything else works fine but could use more attention. The engine clutch and back bumper are from a 1974 Chev 1/2 ton truck and the engine runs well. I do not deliver, buyer is responsible for making arrangements to get the vehicle. The paint looks nice but the paint preparation was not all professionally done so there are areas of the body work that are not smooth. Drives with some roughness and noise but is sound and functional. Nice vintage vehicle that is usable and fun.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.
There might be value here.
“46 willys cj2a early production with the tool indent on the body. it is missing the motor and the seats. The tub needs work but for the year not too bad. It is a project but the tub is pretty rare if you are in to original and not repo. I also have another tub that needs work for 200 as well as fenders and hoods but again they need work. Give me a call or text and I will try and answer any questions”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Starts with coaxing. Some partitions welded into the cargo area.
“1948 Willys CJ2A? Pretty cool old jeep, worth fixing for sure. Looks like it’s all there, I did get the motor to “run” off starter fluid. Frame is good, body is rough but better than most, definatly useable. Motor was rebuilt at some point, looks to have the original drivetrain ( flathead 4, 3 speed manual, spicer 18)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900
It appears to be still licensed in Texas.
“This is a 1947 willys jeep. vin. Says 47 title says 48… Runs great drive it all”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The tires are bad.
“Came across this set of 4 wheels bought them for my jeep. But have decided to go with a different type of wheel. They are 16″ which are more on the rare side, typically you find these as 15″ They looked to be in decent shape. Still have a good coat of paint on them, Actually looks to have a couple maybe more coats of paint in which helped to preserve them. The tires on them have dry rot. If you are not picking these up. I will remove the tires for shipping purposes. I have it marked at local pickup only, however I will ship. Just give me your address for a quote.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
It runs and drives, but body is patched and camo’d.
“49 jeep willys cj3a, runs and drives good, stock motor and drive.train, 12v converted, oversized tires, body has been patched, has a winch, $2000 obo 651-895-nine two one zero”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
“I have some early model jeep wheels and tires 700/16 for sale for $450.00 for a set of four. These are five hole/5” on 51/2” pattern. These are correct for the M38 and M38A1 military type jeep vehicles”
UPDATE: Still Available
(05/07/2011) This appears in good shape.
“1953 Jeep CJ3B High Hood. All new on a nice body and frame. Rebuilt motor and trans, new springs, shackles, brakes, brake lines and park brake cables. New fuel tank and lines, wiring, windshield and all rubber seals. All new steering. Runs down the road at 55. New seats and top. If interested, please call Gil at 360-967-2273.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/3469734711.html
This photo was at a Pacific History site, though it isn’t clear to me whose site this actually is. The picture was part of a Honolulu Star-Bulletin newspaper and likely was taken in 1946. According to the caption, “Seems someone wrote in and complained that the newspaper photographer’s Jeep looked “like it belonged in a circus,” so when the circus actually came to town, the photographer obliged. Note the chrome wheels, bumper and grill on this surplus GPW, and the fabric-wrapped steering wheel. I’d be willing to bet the body isn’t olive-drab any more. Suggestions? I’m guessing bright blue.”
http://www.pacifichistory.net/public_html/NEWSFILE/NEWSDEC2002.HTML
On January 7, 1953, Ringling Circus clown Paul Jerome posed for photographer Joseph Janny Steinmetz. The reason for shooting a clown in a jeep on the beach is unknown; however, Steinmetz lived in Sarasota, FL, so maybe the location was convenient. Both photos are from the State Archives of Florida.
Note the jeep has both bowholders and possibly a spare tire carrier on the driver’s side.
http://floridamemory.com/items/show/254325?cid=49&pc=Joseph%20Janney%20Steinmetz%20Collection
http://floridamemory.com/items/show/254326?cid=49&pc=Joseph%20Janney%20Steinmetz%20Collection
A couple days ago I was adding the WPC Museum to my list of places to visit on our upcoming trip to the East Coast next May/June (official announcement in January). But, then I learned the museum was closing at the end of this year.
However, John forwarded this link indicating the museum has been sold to the Chrysler Group LLC. So, the 67 vehicles won’t be split up just yet. Unfortunately, the exhibits will only be open on special occasions. And, despite how ‘special’ my wife thinks I am, I don’t think I’m special enough that they’ll open that for me.
For the jeep lover who has jackets . .. only four coatracks left!
“Up for your Bidding Pleasure,Super heavy duty,14 Gauge steel plasma cut Willys Flatfender MB ARMY Jeep Coat or Key rack.Great addition to your garage/workshop/living room/kitchen or …a must have for the serious Willys Jeeper.Approx 10.75 inches wide X 8inches Tall,Five hooks are 1.75 inches on center,Bic Pen not included! painted olive drab with double sided tape on back for easy smooth surface attachment .”
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Here’s a neat ad from the Willys Export Corporation.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
This runs and drives, but appears to have some rust in the driver’s side step (or that’s just a black mark). It might be a good price.
“After 30 years I’m finally selling my old Jeep. $2,200, OBO
1948 Willys CJ2A Runs great.
4 cylinder flat head “Go Devil” engine which was rebuilt with 0.040 over pistons.
3 speed trans
Two lever transfer case, with high/low range and two wheel/four wheel levers
Good brakes
12 volt with new 12v starter
Drive it home.
Snow plow is not included but is available for an extra $400″
Looks like a good truck with a few customizations.
“FOR SALE ~ 1952 Willy’s Overland Engine and tranny rebuilt w/13,000 miles
Good tires
Have all original parts
$15,000 Or Best Offer
For more info/questions call Sam 408-926-2855”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/3467576988.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. The buy-it-now price was $10,000.
“BARN FIND! 1950 Willys Overland Jeepster. Restored 20 years ago and has had little use since. This unique vehicle. Is ready to go. Unique Maroon exterior with Black interior. Original 4 cylinder engine with 3 speed transmission.”
The Chevy 265 is era correct. I’ve never heard it put quite that way before. This runs and drives and has a warn OD.
“Here we have a 1953 Willy’s Jeep that came from Tennessee so it is rock solid!! At some point years ago, somebody did a very professional looking installation of a 1956 Chevy 265 V8, which has all matching numbers including the 4 barrel carberator that still has the tag on it. This engine was installed so well that it looks like the jeep came from the factory with it. The engine itself runs absolutely excellent. It starts up immediately, idles beautiful, no smoke or noises whatsoever. I figure the engine itself is worth a little bit of money by itself to someone who may be looking to restore a ’56 Chevy.
I bought this Jeep only a few months ago beccause I fell in love with how solid it was and that it had the 265 in it that is era correct for the Jeep. The only 2 rust holes were where the original taillights mounted – all I did was grind it down and everglass it in. The Jeep had multiple colors on it and was half sanded down when I received it; So, I sanded down the rest of it and sprayed the Jeep with a Sherwin Williams Commercial Water Based Paint. This is not a quality paint job by any means. I just couldn’t stand looking at it in multiple colors anymore.
When I purchased it I only heard it run with gas down the carb. I have cleaned out the gas tank, rebuilt the carb and as stated earlier, it runs perfect. The engine will run at 160-180 degrees all day long. The Jeep has Warn lock out hubs and a Warn overdrive unit. Everything on this Jeep is stiff from sitting many years. I have driven it around the yard – the brakes work good, 1st and reverse and hi low range are easily shifted. Everything else needs to be freed up to work properly. I have only done as much as I have had time for to get it ready for winter storage. – incl new antifreeze.
It has a full canvas top as pictured; However, while trying to put it on in 40 degree weather, I was not able to get all the snaps to snap. So, I don’t know if it needs to be done in warm weather to stretch or if it is just shrunk. The clutch works excellent. Glass is all good. Back tires are very nice. Front tires are dry rotted. It does come with a spare as well as a 5 gallon jerry can and a tote full of extra parts. Floors are great – no rust at all. If you look closely at the photos you will see that the drivers side muffler is good and the passenger side is completely shot. The rest of the pipe going up to the exhaust manifold is good.
It has a clear Ohio Title that matches the vin plate on the body. It does come with extra paint.
This is a PROJECT VEHICLE.
I do like this vehicle alot which is why I bought it; However, it will have to sit outside tarped off this winter which I really hate to do so I have decided to sell it. If it does not sell, I will tarp it off & it will be its first time outside in snow in at least 30 years that I know of.
216-402-1496 DO NOT TEXT – I CAN NOT RECEIVE OR RESPOND TO YOU. DO NOT TEXT ME.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
(10/08/2012) This looks in good shape. It looks like a hole has been cut in the hood for the air cleaner though.
“1948 Willys cj2a jeep with f head 4 cylinder,Dana 27 front, Dana 40 rear end. 33″ bfg mud, new paint new powder coated roll cage, auto meter gauges cd player, tilt will conversion, toyota steering box. new wire harness, new bucket seats. $7,000 OB”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2100.
Runs, drives, needs work. Not quite ‘very original condition’.
“46’Willys CJ2A
Runs,drives Four Wheel Drive works
Smokes a bit until warm haven’t started it much in the past year
Tranny/transfercase and axles very solid, trany doesn’t pop out of gear like most do. transfercase shifts in and out of high and low 2 to 4 easily
Running gear is very,solid on this. I drove it around for nearly a year before deciding I wanted to restore it ground up. Illness forces sale now.
Very original condition.except has been converted to a 12 volt electrical system.
Tons of extra new and used original and aftermarket parts including,
Soft Top.
Tailgate
New bed pan and parts
New Distributor
Rollbar
Starter
window hinges and thumb screws several different styles
3 inch lift kit
extra tub and running gear parts
Taillights,6 volt style
Running lights early bullet type
Spare tire carrier
Carb to air filter crossover metal tube
Windshield and frame seals
Throttle and choke cables
Speedometer and cable
E-brake handle and assembly
12 volt windshield wiper motors and arms
carpet kit
Misc other parts”
UPDATE: Was $8500. **SOLD**
The pics are very tiny.
“1950 Willy’s Jeep. This Jeep, a CJV-35/U, is the prototype for the M-38 later produced from 1950- 1952 and used by the U.S. military in both Korea and Vietnam. It’s purpose was to have recon marines and U.S. Navy frogmen/ SEALS to have a waterproof jeep to call in naval bombardments, air to ground attacks, and coordinate amphibious assaults. Considered to be the rarest of all jeep models. This one has matching frame and engine serials documentation.
It has it’s original “Go Devil” 4 cylinder engine, and has had a fresh military overhaul with new rings, pistons, valves, crankshaft, camshaft, etc. (Okay to use unleaded gas.) All new or rebuilt fuel pump, oil pump,hoses, new plugs and wires, battery, new brakes , shocks,clutch. Jeep runs great and is driven regularly.
Needs cosmetic restoration finished or drive as a “rat rod.” Have 8 military rims, 10 military tires, spare tire holder, gas can and holder, whip antenna, decals, spare fenders, original oil bath air cleaner, an original “controller box” for its radios, radio mounts, seat cushions, complete set of manuals,bumpers, carbs, more boxes and boxes of stuff.
Have original data plates from U.S Navy Bureau of Ships.”
Needs works, but runs and drives.
“I have a 1957 willys cj5 for sale it runs and drives it needs work. The tires are like new. A lot has been done to it over the years and it is very sturdy, i drive it around on my property . I have a clear title for the jeep. It will start right up and go , but it lacks power in high gear up hill, goes great in low 4wd. Vacume wiper, it has been winterized from factory , it does have a heater , the doors and back hatch come off , you can remove the top but , I have not attempted it yet ,I have a gasket engine rebuild kit that also goes with the jeep. Please feel free to ( text me at 304-566-8780 this is a TEXT ONLY number) if you want me to call you either text me your number or email it to me , thanks for looking. Ill answer you back as soon as I get your message , I shouldnt be no more than a day getting back to you. :)”
http://morgantown.craigslist.org/cto/3467063014.html
No pics provided.
“Have a project or parts CJ2a Jeep. will need frame work, stored inside since 89, good tailgate, hood, winshied frame ect.
several new parts, such as gas tank, fuel pump. comes with title and extra go-devil motor.
1550.00 invested…take $1250.00
Text 317-710-2697”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3466125546.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
(12/04/2012) It doesn’t run.
“it doesn’t run havnt tried to brake it free yet needs a gas tank. has locking hubs and a bill of sale. will trade for guns,dirtbike,motorcycle,fourwheeler, or ???”
