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UPDATE: *SOLD** Was $3500
This appears solid.
“This jeep runs really good. Freshly overhauled engine a few years ago, 4WD works with locking hubs, new Courser traction LT tires, front brakes overhauled, high torque 12V starter, new carburetor, good battery, lights work, 12V conversion with Chevy alternator, new temp guage and ammeter. Body is hunting jeep quality with some pitting in floor pan. This jeep is ready to go to deer lease as is. Needs literally nothing.”
The bid is only at $100, so there’s still value here. No title. It is being sold for parts.
” up for auction is this 1960 jeep willys. it is a 4 cylinder type 4×4.good for parts to restore one. As is where is. come get it or can be shipped.email any question before bidding.payment in 3 days and parts must be picked up in 7 days after auction end.
I was contacted by a eBayer who informed me this Willys is older then 1960. I was going by the pick slip when I listed it. Best I can tell by the pictures posted on line it appears to be a 1951 front grill and rear door etc. I don’t know if the parts are interchangeable . But the pick slip says 1960.”
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
“1946 jeep willy cj2a, it has a 1953 cj3a hurricane engine in it, it has new seats, new gas tank, new tires, new fuel pump, new water pump, rebuilt carb, rebuilt generator, new spark plugs, new points. Runs and drives for a sixty six year old jeep. Please don’t low ball me, I am selling it to make my wife happy not to make me happy. Text or call at 916-757-2417. My name is Miles.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3401029827.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
This doesn’t run.
“I have had this jeep for many years like ten or more. It it all original but does not run..I have the windshield and it does start! But I think something is wrong with the clutch also!! Please call after 430 pm.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Lots of upgrades on this rockcrawler.
“Back up for sale. I have a 1953 Willys CJ3A built for rockcrawling. I have built this for the last 7 yrs and now I need one for the family. It has way to many upgrades to list. A few of the basics are: its a Willys that has a Buick V6 225, TH350 trans, Dana20 w/ Teralow gears, Dana30 Front and Dana 44 rear axles both w/ ARB air locker 4:88 gears and chrome Moly shafts (The rear is full float/ the front has bigger U joints), Custom made MRW extreme 40 count real beadlocks w/ 37″ (almost new) radial iroks. Custom removeable cage, 4 linked rear suspension w/ Fox Air Shocks …….. I have built this for many years and I know it inside and out. It runs excellent even at 8000 ft elevation. I just went thru the Jeep and replaced the electric fuel pump and fixed the drivers caliper and bracket I broke last year. This is 100% ready for the trail this year. I have ran many trails such as the Rubicon Trail countless times and Fordyce Jeep Trail and this jeep performs well!!!!! I have put over $13,000 into this jeep in the last 7 years. I have almost every reciept for this build. I can remove the PowerTank, puematic system and winch for 1,000 off the price. I could still use those. It’s not street leagal as of now but eaisly could be with the addition of a few items. (I towed it to the trails) still has registration tags not a green tagged vehicle. For more info or many more pics just email. NO LOW BALLERS I dont need to sell this fast. $6500.00obo Thanks for looking.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(10/23/2012) It runs and drives, but has rust. It’s unusual to see a towbar on the front of a FC!
“Super Rare Jeep Forward Control 150.
Runs and drives, has current tag and inspection sticker.
134CI (2.2L) Hurricane I-4 Engine
3 Speed Borg Warner Transmission
Dana 44 Axles
Clear Texas title.
Body is rusty but is all there.”
UPDATE: This appears sold. Was priced at $2800.
(11/10/2012) Lots of mods.
“1951 cj3a willys 283,twin stick case,trussed 44 rear locked up floating axles 5 series gears,trussed front locked up,new springs and shakles, new wipers and motors 11/9/12,new bikini top,new battery,old 33/12.50/15 swampers,it has earned every dent ,rolled once light !!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $15000.
(10/21/2012) If this is a 1941, it should have a squared gas tank and be a slatgrille. I did a search for a “General Ralph Pangonis”, but could only find a General William Pangonis, who supervised logistical operations during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
“1941 U.S. Army Willys MB Jeep – $15,000 (OBO)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
(11/05/2012) I think this should have chrome bumpers like the jeep above. Still, this looks in good shape.
“1967 Jeep CJ6 (20″ longer than a CJ5). This is the Tuxedo Park Mark IV model, which amounts to chrome on hindges, etc. This jeep has the Duantless (hurricane) GM V6 engine which was stock, the first engine Jeep went to after the F & L four cylinder flat head engines. This jeep comes with the original hard top & hard doors, which all have new glass (i bought it from a fellow who owned a glass shop). The previous owner did a frame up restoration (no drive train that i know of). I have done the following to the jeep: new wiring harness; front disc brakes; power steering; tilt steering; larger gas tank under the rear end; changed the manual 3 speed transmission to a 4 speed with a granny gear (the tranny needs some work as 2nd gear is tough going in); replaced oil bath air filter with a dry element air filter; rebuilt transfer case; new oil pressure, temp, tachometer, fuel & volt gauges; electric heater; kenwood stereo (not a modern blue tooth/USB type, it was a few years ago). This jeep has a PTO winch on the front, will pull itself up a tree! Bridgestone mud dueler tires, you won’t need tires for several years to come. Tow bar. It comes with two rear seats, the original & an after market folding rear seat from JC Whitney. CB radio. Sad to say i am selling this jeep to buy a newer one, the newer ones are easier to get in & out of, my knees are getting old! If you don’t like the price make me an offer to buy or trade for a newer jeep that has bigger door openings!”
I ran across this article yesterday. Some college students at the Ontario, Canada, college of Notre Dame plan to restore a 1943 Willys. The picture comes from the Welland Tribune’s online article.
http://www.wellandtribune.ca/2012/11/08/revved-up-about-the-past
Here are a couple different postcards of a DJ-3A Surrey towing some kind of visitor car at the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI. The Bavarian Inn is still there. I wonder what happened to the jeep?
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Pictured here are a couple Willys MAs. I spotted the pictured at http://med-dept.com/testimonies/harold_okeefe.php
This is located in Israel. It’s just kind of unusual, so I thought I’d highlight it.
“WILLYS OVERLAND PICKUP TRUCK 1957 JACK DANIEL DELIVERY WOOD MODEL WILLIS CAR 34.5L x 15W x 14H (cm)”
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Anyone have the right 1904 Holley (or 1909?) for the f-head installation into a flattie? I’m trying to help a reader find one.
If I understand correctly, these are the correct carb numbers: R-2003A und R-2003-1A (Ford p / n of CODE-9510B or CODE-9510D)
Here are some links with information about the Holley carb / f-head / flattie install
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h122/DougTimme/DSC00604.jpg
http://cj3b.info/Tech/LowHoodFHead.html
http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/holley-carb-on-my-f-head-vacuum-port_topic25052.html
http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/1904-holley-carb_topic13156_post109733.html?KW=fhead+carb#109733
UPDATE: Was $5500. **SOLD**
This has not been restored. However, it has been dented.
“This Jeep has been in my family for years! (66 YEARS OLD) – EXCELLENT CONDITION!
ORIGINAL!!
Have title and body indicates “Willy’s Body CJ-2A Willy’s Overland Motors, Inc., Loledo, OH (USA)”
Always garaged NOT an off-body restoration!”
A diamond in the rough? Or just rough?
“Original condition, complete 1949 Jeepster. Parked (and hasn’t been run) since 1970. Was running when parked. All there, little rust, great project. Call or text 301-606-3893.”
http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/3397749994.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200
This had a V8 swap in it. It has very early data plates, which suggests it was a VEC. It also has the tool indents. I can’t tell if it has a column shift still or not. It has the square washers on the windshield.
“i have a 46 willys jeep project. to many projects need to sell. it had a sb chevy in it. no titel bill of sale. i do have the engine that was in it but it was locked up . 1200 obo”
Steve forwarded this nice wagon. The Owl’s Head Transportation Museum is selling this wagon.
“Model 463. Older restoration. Good condition throughout. A real classic. Fun driver. Price: $12,500”
http://ohtm.org/gallery3/index.php/Barn-Fresh-Automobiles/1948-Willy-Overland-Station-Wagon
UPDATE: Was $3200. **SOLD**
This looks solid. It has a few updates.
“1947 Willys CJ2A
Has Orig 4 cyl, orig 3 speed transmission, rebuilt carb, saginaw steering box, new plugs, condenser, points and runs xlnt. Has new top and doors. $3200 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(10/18/2012) This has one of the widest hood scoops I’ve ever seen. It lacks turn signals.
“1952 Cj3a Willy’s Jeep for sale. Jeep is 90% restored featuring rebuild front and rear ends, new brakes, lines,master cylinder,slave cylinder, new wiring,new 16×650 pizza cutting tires,powder coated wheels and seat frames,new POR-15 bull nose paint, rust repaired and sealed with POR-15 paint underneath the body,new windshield and wiper motor driver side. Jeep is fun to drive and will make a real addition to any hunting camp pictures will follow.$ 4500.00 or I would take a low mileage SRT8 6.1 Hemi partial trade.”
From the National Archives comes this photograph of a document used to record funding raising for jeep parts. There is supposed to be a corresponding blueprint, but I haven’t found the document yet.
“Cut Out Appropriate Photo and Paste Down Over Corresponding Blueprint on Jeep Poster as Each Part is Paid For”
http://research.archives.gov/description/513993
Steve spotted this photo of an Armoured CJ-5 used by Armoured Banking Services to transport cash. On July 26th, 1966, this jeep was used to ferry cash to the Veterans Administration. A couple of men decided to make a withdrawal from the two employees carrying the cash into VA building, knocking them down with a submachine guns. You can read the whole story in the article below the eBay photo.
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This is an article I found online about the robbery:
Craig spotted this unusual sculpture by Guillermo Forchino. Born in Argentina, he now lives in France. You can read more about Guillermo at his website.
“COMIC ART OF GUILLERMO FORCHINO TOUR OF DUTY ARMY TRUCK JEEP Brand new with the certificate I Was going to start collecting his work but I changed my mind this is a great piece comes in the original packaged material limited edition 5,000 I have a fair reserve price if it gets close to that I will drop the reserve If it is getting close to what I am asking what I’m asking is cheaper than paid and cheaper than anyone has on the internet Guillermo Forchino Tour of duty art army truck jeep sculpture military”
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