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1948 CJ-2A Atascadero, CA $26,500

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This looks in good shape, though it seems to have some extra lift to it. Thanks to Mike for the link.

https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/atascadero-cj2a-high-end-and-recent/7554446655.html

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“Pleased to offer this 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2a that has been recently restored to a very high standard by a notable Jeep Restoration outfit here out West. Quality and attention to detail shows everywhere. Built from a solid California example, this Jeep retains all of It’s Factory Original Sheet Metal and Tub. Finished off in a beautiful Desert Tan with a fresh Black Vinyl Top, Side Curtains and Doors Kit. Very tasteful presentation without straying away from a Factory Original appearance. The Interior is nicely finished out as well.

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Electric Jeep Concept Vehicle

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For this year’s SEMA show, Jeep created the CJ “Surge”, an electric prototype with a few nods to the past, include the look of a CJ-6. Thanks to Barry for sharing the video.

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1943 MB Colorado Springs, CO $6000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.

(01/22/2022) It’s a project MB that has had some mods.

https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/colorado-springs-1940s-willys-mb-project/7548788130.html

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“Today I put my Willys MB project up for sale. It is a project but has quite a few sought after pieces if you are into rock crawling. I’ve had this since 2018 with the hopes of creating an off-road vehicle I could rock crawl, but still be street-able. As you can see, that hasn’t happened yet and while I’d love to get to it someday in the near future, I wanted to give someone else a shot at fixing this thing up right. I’d like to sell this as a complete project but for the right price, anything can be bought.

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Roller
Willys MB tub, grill, fenders, hood
M38 windshield
Spicer 18 transfer case core(needs rebuilt)
Short width Dana 30 axle with factory disc brakes from a CJ5
Dana 27 front axle
COVETED 1971 only-flanged, offset Dana 44 out of a CJ5. It is stuffed with a Detroit locker and chromoly axles(have paperwork to verify)
Custom fully boxed steel frame with exact CJ3b, early CJ5s, Willys and GPW dimensions
Ford T18 4 speed w/granny low first gear(has advanced adapter bell housing to mate to any GM V6 or V8(not LS) as well as Dana 20 adapter for t-case also from advanced adapters)
Working off-brand winch
4 Aluminum American racing 15 inch wheels
Rancho lift springs w/confer shackles
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Pine Ridge Bison Farm Videos

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You might remember that last May Ann and I had a chance to visit with Dan and April and their kids at their Eastern Montana Bison Ranch. At the beginning of October, they began creating videos of their ranch experience.  They have currently produced four videos with plans for more. Though jeeps make a small, short appearance, mostly it is about learning how their lives have changed as they learn to do without the things most of us take for granted, including utility-backed running water and electricity. So, check them out!

Here is their Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsidyGphAz3QzDx1qanIJbQ

Here is their first video:

If you want a good look at their bison, this video of theirs show them wrangling bison with a Jeep Cherokee:

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1946 CJ-2A Port Orchard, WA $7000

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This has a few updates, including a Pinto engine.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/7550344686.html

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“Turns heads wherever it goes! Military paint scheme, OD green. Great town car and fun to drive. Nothing run by a computer on this vehicle! This modified CJ2A has a 1972 Ford Pinto engine, modified steering system and a Cj3a windshield. In the past year it has all new military tires and tubes, 15 inch rims, new right front hub, all new brake drums, new brakes, new carburetor, alternator and regulator and battery. Windshield wiper on driver side. Original transmission with added overdrive (55 mph on highway.) It runs well and will inspire you to continue to improve it. It’s a WILLYS JEEP. Collector Car license (One time license payment when you register it!) Bring me offers!”

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Year? CJ-2A West Grove, PA $1200

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Unclear how much value is here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/805261090525719

“Engine is stuck and missing the carburetor. Comes with a replacement hood. Tub is rough. Frame is nice. Would be a good candidate for a repower and new tub. Don’t ask me if price is negotiable if you aren’t standing here with cash. No title, bill of sale only”

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Driving a CJ-6 to Parsan, Pakistan

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Bill shared this fascinating video of a CJ-6 owner in Pakistan attempting to find a part to fix his jeep so he can ferry goods and passengers along a dangerous rode towards a land-locked village in the mountains of Pakistan.

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1953 CJ-3B Mattawan, MI $1300

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This 3B chassis has a fiberglass body, though it is a low hood body. We’ve seen some midwest wide-brim fiberglass bodies like this a few times now. I’m unsure of the manufacturer.

https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/pts/d/mattawan-1953-willys-cj3b/7540410294.html

“1953 Willy’s cj3b. Fiberglass tub, frame, axles. I have the transmission case but am missing internals. Complete transfer case, pto drive. Radiator, No motor. It is all disassembled.
Only body part missing is a hood. I Also have the title.”

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1952 CJ-3A Martinsville, NJ $5000

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It’s a project, though a good amount of work has been completed. Also includes a new tub.

https://cnj.craigslist.org/for/d/martinsville-1952-jeep-willys/7544563349.html

“1952 Jeep Willys for sale, drive train completely rebuilt, new engine block professionally built, all new brakes, transmission rebuilt, front and rear differentials rebuilt, new rims no tires, new rear body (Tub), chassis sandblasted primed and painted. Don’t have a title and can’t find VIN tag or VIN on the frame. Asking $5,000 or best offer.”

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1947 CJ-2A Montague, MI $15,500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(10/05/2022) This looks in good shape. It has a replacement tub, along with Advance Adapters windshield clamps.

https://muskegon.craigslist.org/cto/d/rothbury-1947-willys-cj2a/7539091181.html

“1947 Will’y Jeep CJ2A in good condition, runs excellent. The motor is the L4-134 “Go Devil” 4 Cylinder engine. Conversion to 12 volt and a few upgrades before my time. Must see to appreciate”

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1948 CJ-2A Milford, CT $2000

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It’s a project.

https://newhaven.craigslist.org/pts/d/milford-1948-jeep-willys-cj2a/7549846963.html

“For sale, good winter project. All parts for 1948 CJ-2A Jeep Willys. 2 engines, 134F 4 cylinder, all the old parts and some new parts, rolling chassis, transmission, tub, seats, fenders, windshield. Needs restoration, started the project and no longer have time. All paperwork and all parts are available.”

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1942 GPW Olympia, WA $3500

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It’s a project.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/7543566400.html

“1942 GPW , parts Ford restoration, 1942 Tubb, The Frame numbers, 1942 GPW 79xx, 1942 one of the first Ford frame. Two other Ford frames also. Cj2a grill. No engine, nice fuel tank, new hat channels, Ford script tail pannel, Ford script parts. I’m not selling any parts till the Jeep is gone. Will sell Jeep and parts for $2500 with out the tires and rims. Only responding through CL, to much scams.
To many Jeep projects.”

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1946 CJ-2A Gorman, CA $4000

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Unclear how much value is here. It has a body lift.

https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/lebec-1946-cj2a-jeep-willys/7539520795.html

“1946 Jeep Willys.
4000.00 OBO
Needs restoration but all parts are there, rust in the tub around the rear wheel openings. MB grill added does have headlight buckets but no brackets. CJ grill included. Has a small block ford engine “ran when parked” per previous owner.
Have new radiator and a few other pieces that go with it. Does have fender well headers.
Clean California title last registered in 2017. Do not know about back fees.”

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1947 CJ-2A Scotts Valley, CA $7800

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This is a big project with parts in uncertain conditions disassembled more than 30 years ago.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/7540742594.html

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“I’ve had this Willys far too long and realize how unlikely it is that I’ll ever do the build I envision.
I purchased it in 1990 and dismantled in 1991, after I cooked the rear pinion gear. It’s been kept in a garage/tent in Santa Cruz Co. ever since. It was first placed in CA DMV non-op status in 1994 – I have a clean title in hand.

The contents for sale include all parts for a complete jeep (and then some), including:
– Body tub, fenders, grill, 2 hoods, windshield, tailgate, roll cage, 2 seats
– 302 Ford V8 – ran fine in 1991
– 4-core radiator (unused in box)
– Rebuilt Ford T18, 4 spd. transmission w/granny-low 1st gear
– New trans/transfer-case adapters, Centerforce clutch, pressure plate, t/o bearing
– ’74 CJ5 Model 20 transfer-case
– ’74 CJ5 transmission cross-member
– ’74 CJ5 Dana 20 front-end rebuilt w/limited slip diff, disc-brake kit & new Warn hubs
– Ford 9″ rear end w/ factory disc brakes – needs shortening & differential
– Orig. Dana 44 rear-end – needs rebuild
– (4) 8″x10” chrome 7-spoke wheels with tires ~90%tread
– Used Jeep wrangler leaf springs w/new in-box spring perches
– 2 frames – stock ’47 & ’74 DJ (postal jeep)
– Complete Bestop soft top
– Unused “bikini” top
– Wood project rack with casters

The posted price is what I figure the sum of the parts are worth. I’ll entertain offers – just not ridiculous ones.”

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1951 CJ-3A w/ Roof Rack Denver, CO $8000

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I can’t tell if the $8k price includes the roof rack or not, but it certainly is an interesting piece. The seller provides an extensive list of parts added and work done.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-1951-cj3a-willys-jeep/7541314708.html

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“Customized 1951 Willys CJ3A with 3-speed manual transmission with a 1969 Ford small-block 302 Windsor V8 (5.0L) engine generating 210 hp @ 4,400 rpm and 295 ft-lb of torque at 2,600 rpm.

Customized with a roof rack and Eide Automatic Boat Loader (https://boatloader.com/). Valued at $1,000. I can remove and sell separately.

Over $40,000 in custom modifications and upgrades since its purchase in 2005. The major upgrade ($24,000) was in 2014 – 2015 with engine overhaul, addition of electronic fuel injection, addition of front and rear disc brakes, change to front and rear gearing, and steering column replacement.

The off-road and engine mechanical work was performed over 9 winters (2006 – 2015) by The Barney Brothers Off-Road (https://www.barneybrothers.com/) in Grand Junction, CO. Continue reading

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1972 DJ-5B Airport Baggage Jeep Blacksburg, VA eBay

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Chris is selling this rare former airport baggage conveyer DJ-5 that at one time was operated by Piedmont Airlines.

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“1972 Jeep DJ5B. Folks meet Piedmont. He’s a very rare DJ5B that was used by Piedmont Airlines as a luggage loader. This model is rear 2WD with a 232 six cylinder that is currently not running. Motor does turn over at the crank so it is not seized. This is a rare piece of history that I recently saved from the scrap yard. Notice the slant on the passenger side as this was manufactured at the plant in Toledo to house the loader mechanism. Very original rig that I feel needs to be restored back to his original glory. I’ve personally been a many  Willys, Kaiser, AMC and likes for many years and this model is new to me.

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This is a matching numbers Jeep as well with a clean NC title. The mileage on the rig is unknown but the title shows 2054 and the speedometer is showing 20..Mechanically he will require some attention. You can see the obvious rust but the frame is in good condition with no serious spots. Tub will need to be repaired. No radiator in place. Transmission is in pieces. One of the main shafts is cracked and the entire transmission needs to be reassembled. 3 speed T85 unit. Temporarily the main transmission mount is secured by two bolts only for transport. Does include many transmission parts and pieces but I am unsure if everything is there. Tires are only rollers and what came with him but he does roll nicely. Front passenger brake components are missing but would need all new brakes regardless. Folks he’s not ready for the road yet but man would he not be a show stopper?”
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1948 CJ-2A College Station, TX $15,000

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Looks in good shape.

https://collegestation.craigslist.org/cto/d/college-station-1948-willys-cj-2a/7538700828.html

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“1948 Willys CJ-2A – Have clean Texas title in hand. Complete rebuild from ground up finished two years ago. All running gear rebuilt with new bearings, seals, bushings throughout. New clutch, brakes, new copper/nickel brakelines, new gas tank, gauges, seats. Vilas Motor Works in Bryan Texas completely rebuilt the L-134 engine, sleeved back to factory specs, and have all receipts for proof. Optima Red Top battery, Delco alternator, and have nice external charger to go with it/maintenance. BMJP mil repro copper cored radiator. New body tub, fenders. New leaf springs, shackles, shocks, u-bolts, bushings. Original rebuilt Warn Locking hubs, Firestone Military NDT 17” tires, split combat rims including spare. Electric wipers. Restored original 1948 Texas plates that state will allow using to license jeep. Continue reading

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Roger’s Remembrance Ride In Georgia

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2022-09-30-roger-martin-ga-pics2-loresIn case you hadn’t heard, Roger Martin’s father Jim ‘Pee Wee’ Martin passed away recently. He was one of the “Toccoa Originals”, one of the folks that was there when Camp Toccoa in Georgia first opened.

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Roger Martin at his father’s funeral

To honor his father, Roger drove up Mt. Currahee in a 1942 GPW loaned to Roger by his friend Paul Grice. The mountain road is 2.5 miles and climbs 850 feet. Roger was accompanied on the trip by two daughters, two nieces, and a few other family members. They all enjoyed the beautiful views!

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Of course, Jim was one of several members of the 101st Airborne that were portrayed in the HBO series, The Band of Brothers. According to Roger, the series transformed Jim’s life. Here is unique look at Damien Winters and Jim sharing stories about making the series along with some of Jim’s experiences.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynzOAqTZFUE

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1945 VEC CJ-2A Fernley, NV Hemmings Auction

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Thanks to Mike for sharing this VEC CJ-2A that’s being auctioned on Hemmings.com. While not a perfect restoration, there’s a lot to like here and it’s a long ways towards that goal. The jeep includes a rear PTO gearbox and drum pulley. While functional, the exhaust pipe appears under the frame in the first pic, so that would be a good thing to correct. The front frame rail area could use some restoration, too.

https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1945-willys-cj2a-920716

“You’ll need to look twice, but this is a fetching and genuine example of American automotive history. The seller states that this 1945 Willys Jeep CJ-2A, from the first year of civilian Jeep production, is also the 325th such vehicle built in 1945, based on its tub and serial numbers, which the seller says were commonly mismatched in those years. Believed to have been originally sold in California, the Jeep is reported to have undergone a four-year, body-off restoration that included a new master cylinder and wiring harness. Described as 90 percent complete, the Jeep is reported to have a rear-mounted power takeoff with a flat belt drive.”

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Kubota V2203 Engines Battle Ground, WA $2200

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(12/04/2020) At the bottom you can see a video of a Kubota V2203 from a refrigeration unit installed in a flattie. You can learn more about this swap at overlanddiesel.com.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/d/battle-ground-kubota-v2203/7574258337.html

“Engine will be strapped to a pallet.
These engines are easily swapped into Jeep’s, bobcats, or even used for standby generators. Perfect for projects

I can send a video of the engine running or you can come check it out.
Contact with any questions you might have.
These V2203 engines can be swapped in place of older V1902, V1903, V1702, V1703 models.
D1105 will include an inline electric fuel pump

All you need to run these are fuel and a battery. Fully mechanical. Fuel solenoid can be removed and blocked off, or you can wire into ignition power. All engines have a manual shutdown lever on the fuel rack.

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If you are unsure if this model will be a direct swap, message me and I will let you know if it will work for your application. Engines are sold “as is” with no warranty.

Conversion kit links;
https://www.overlanddiesel.com/

https://kubotaswappers.myshopify.com/”

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Here’s the video of a used Kubota engine installed in a a flattie that I mentioned:

 

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Nick’s Garage Works on a 1947 CJ-2A

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Nick takes a look at this mostly stock 1947 CJ-2A. Note the unusual location the steering box mod (it does not appear mounted against the frame rail; rather, it is slid towards the passenger side six or more inches. I could only catch a few glimpses of it, such as time stamp 20:01-20:03 (there might be others). An additional cross member was welded between the bumper and the standard cross member, then a support was welded between the new crossmember and the bumper. It’s to that support that the steering box is attached.