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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 .
Looks like a cool wagon.
“Rare Model 1950 Willys Jeep Truck
350 Chevy bored .30 3/4 Racing Cam
Flattop Pistons
600 Holly Carb
To Much To List
A Must See Hot Rod
508-943-0652”
http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/3149237589.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
The front frame horns and bumper look pretty good as does the rest of the jeep. The rolling chassis has value, too.
“Restorers dream with plenty of extra parts. I just started on this soon after being retired but! took a job in LA. Wife wants her garage back.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
“Has some rust but not too bad for as old as it is. It would have been dust if it spent its life in Virginia. Could use a new tailgate because of rust. It has been in Texas since 1980 and california before that. Engine is a Chevy 350 and was a reman installed a few years ago. Has a Ford rear. Whats it need? A battery, rear wheel cylinders, master cylinder, and bled. Runs real strong, just wont stop. Hasn’t been driven much in years. Make an offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200
The body body has some dings, but I don’t see rust. Has the CJ-2A Windshield though.
“M38 jeep. 4 cyl, runs great. new brakes good body. ”
It runs.
“very rare 1960 Jeep Forward Control, fc. runs but carb is off for rebuild. has rust and holes. no bed. make offer. worst i can say is no.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3148817977.html
Looks solid, though the body has some dings.
“Have a 1942 Ford GPW (jeep) in totally restored condition. All original with matching numbers. Garage Kept. Must see!! Asking $18,000.00. Call Lee at (229) 251-3029.”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/3147045837.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700
It hasn’t run in fifteen years and is missing parts and they want $2700? I know it has been hot down there, but really?
“1949 Willys Jeep, complete w/Texas title, last ran about 15 years ago.$2700
1947 Dodge M37 A1 Truck, complete w/Texas title, last ran with stuck valve 20 years ago.$2700”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $3500.
Needs a paint job at the very least.
“A great project, lots of potential.
Runs and drives, good tires, Kaiser motor, great for deer lease, off road, has tow bar if needed, removable hard top and spare tire rack.
$3500.00 or reasonable offers considered.”
This might have a Warn OD, too.
“1956 4WD station wagon with extra motor $1,200 please call evenings, 916 777 6946”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3148340054.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000
Looks like the front frame rails have been patched? I can’t quite tell for sure.
“I’m selling my WWll Willys. I’m too old to drive it anymore. Only used in the Veterans day parade the last few years. The way you see it is the way I bought it. Numbers matching chassis with a new tub. Has G.I. tow bar and pintel hook. Reproduction .30 cal. machine gun with pedestal. Dash mounted rifle scabbard.”
Only habit is holding this body together. Still, for $350, there might be value.
“Up for sale is this Willys CJ-3A Jeep. I believe it is a 1952 based on my research on the serial number, but there is NO TITLE so I am not positive. This is a true barn find, actually the barn was much nicer than the Willys (lol). It is complete but in very poor condition. The hood and grille are the only body pieces that are in decent condition, the body tub and cab are rotted. The flat head engine is seized because whoever stopped working on the engine 30 odd years ago left three of the four spark plugs out. The transmission goes into all gears and the thing rolls so the differentials are free too. I am guessing that the transmission, transfer case, drive shafts and differentials are all serviceable with some refreshment (new fluids, grease, seals and such). There is no tailgate. The frame is rusty too and may be too weak to be usable. Basically what you see is what yu get. This is a perfect parts vehicle for your project as it is completely intact and all of the little parts that nickel and dime you are here. The only obvious things missing are the seats, the passenger seat was gone when I found it and I am keeping the driver’s frame for my project.
Do not e-mail or text me, I will not respond. Do it the old fashioned way, talk to me! Call Gary at 440-728-0057 BETWEEN 3 pm to 11:30 pm ONLY. Thanks for looking, good luck in your search.”
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/3148642148.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6200.
Lots of mods on this crawler.
“This is a one of a kind Willys that was built by a former Dynamics Engineer at Jeep and he also owned Nth Degree Mobility. With a small amount of work this Willys would be fully ready to hit the hit the trails. The Willys needs to have the Carb tuned and a new battery installed (has bad new Optima). This Willys has been wheeled all over the country from the Sierras to Michigan. The vehicle was completely rebuilt about 10 years ago and then parked till 3 years ago when I purchased. I replaced and cleaned the entire fuel system and got her up and running, wheeled it, loved it but just do not have room for it in my smaller home with a growing family and another jeep. Make me a reasonable offer, title in hand.
Contact me through Craigslist if you are serious about purchasing
Specs:
Drivetrain:
-Buick 231cid oddfire V6 “Dauntless” engine
-New Holley Truck Advenger Carb, 470 (needs to be tuned)
-Monza 44# odd-fire flywheel (resurfaced; super heavy and allows GM 10.5″ clutch size)
-T-18A Trans with 6.32:1 granny low (needs input-to-main bearing replaced)
-International Scout trans-t/case adapter (was for T-19-Dana20, used instead of normal
Jeep adapter due to 9deg steeper drop angle for t-case)
-OEM mixed Spicer18/Dana20 hybrid t-case; D20 case and bearings with S18 gears (lower 2.46:1
ratio) – still double-offset as normal S18; 2/4wd lever is longer Willys truck version
-OEM Warn all-range Overdrive unit (0.75:1, rare 4-pinion model!) with custom-adapted 3rd
OEM-style shift lever to operate (works great!)
Axles/Suspension
-Currie Front Custom Dana44: CJ-7 widetrac width (56″wms-wms) with High-steer
-Currie Rear Custom Dana 44: CJ-7 widetrac width (56″wms-wms) but with Willys offset diff.
-Detroit SoftLockers & 5.38:1 Gear Ratio
-Spring F/R: hybrid M-38 (double-wrap main leaves) + ’71 CJ-5 secondary leaves
-Rear kicker shocks (’86 4Runner OEM front shocks) in custom mounts
Frame & Body
-Kaiser Jeep ’71 CJ-5 Frame with mods, Internal Gusseting, Custom winchmount/X-mbr + D-rings & mounting for Saginaw steering box, custom fuel tank cradle/skid, Relocated Spring perches to use Willys-length springs and extend wheelbase to ~83.5″, Custom Powertrain and Trans Skids, Custom Trans X-mbr, Custom rear X-mbr
-True “Universal” M38 replacement body
-Reproduction MB 9-slot grille
-Stainless steel CJ-3A style windshield with newer glass (only ~1000 stainless exist) with 2nd olive-drab M38-style reproduction
Other
-C4 Corvette replacement radiator.
-Electric fan in custom metal fan shroud with switched on/off/auto control
-Hydroboost brake system
-Low-back racing bucket seats
-4-point racing harnesses with quick-releases
-PIAA Series 40 fog lights adapted to serve as headlights
-102″ CB whip antenna
-OEM Late flatfender heater unit (way better than nothing!)
-Complete Soft Top & Soft Doors also included
-Super Swamper Bogger 35x16R15
I’m not sure if these are Willys Jeep or Willys car parts.
“Willys parts 100.00 obo (402)651-5873”
http://omaha.craigslist.org/pts/3148585063.html
UPDATE: Was $3850. **SOLD**
(06/21/2012) This may make a real nice restoration project.
“For sale a 1954 M38a1 military army Jeep. This jeep has a good running F head 4 cylinder engine with an original 3 speed transmission and transfer case. Considerable amount of recent work has been done to this jeep including the following:
New Clutch including clutch disc, pressure plate, throwout bearing, fork, spring, fulcrum and linkage
New brakes including master cylinder, wheel cylinders, brake shoes and rubber flexible lines
New radiator, water pump and hoses
New fuel pump, fuel tank and sending unit
New motor mounts
New windshield gasket
New seat cushions driver, passenger and rear seats
Still 24 volt with two new batteries
Original equipment includes blackout lights, bumperettes, pintle hitch, jerry can holder, spare tire carrier and top bow brackets and top bows. All of the usual missing stuff is there.
Get in drive it and enjoy
Asking $4,250 or make an offer. Thanks.”
Here a CJ-3B with an unusual dash and steering wheel design. It’s got kind of an antique feel that I find interesting. It was photographed and posted by RUD66.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
There’s a neat drawing of a dealership on the back of this program. The Schotts owned a Willys Dealership (more than 1?). This is the same Schotts that would eventually own the Cincinnati Reds. There are a few items from their dealership still around, including this altoy jeepster and this ashtray plate.
I spotted this ad with some unusual tires. Anyone ever seen these?
“VINTAGE MAGAZINE ADVERTISEMENT page measuring approximately10 x 13 inches in very good condition, two separate pages of boys & girls fashions, kids ride in “Willys Jeep with Goodyear’s experimental Neothane tires” the text says.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was for trade.
Looks solid.
“Looking to trade my 1946 Willys Jeep for a 90’s Toyota extra cab 4×4 truck.
Jeep has original 4.3 motor, runs great, all original except 6 volt has been converted to 12 volt.
Please give me a call if your interested”
UPDATE: Sold! Was listed at $2000. You can follow the rebuild of this jeep here:
http://www.earlycj5.net/forums/showthread.php?97974-Willy-s-Resto-Mod-Wheeler
The price is good, but the exact model is less clear. It is listed as a 1944 GPW, but has a mix of different body parts.
“1944 Ford Willys Jeep , Buick V6, Good top , doors, and tires , Runs good, $2000.00 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was For Trade.
Has no engine.
“have a 1947 jeep willys have title for it has no engine but has tranny. Looking to trade or sell make an offer on what you got looking for another vehicle.”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $4500.
From the inside this body appears to have the tool indents. It has the three data plates, too. It could be a VEC.
“1946 Jeep Willys running great! Registered. Single owner. 283 small block. ”
“I am looking for either a soft top or bikini top for a 1946 cj2a willys jeep. Please contact me if you have anything available.
Thanks,
Shane
530-520-0205”
UPDATE: Still Available
(06/28/2012) No pics provided.
“I have a 1947 cj2a for sale, it’s all original it needs work good project, I’m asking 2000$ obo please e mail for photos and further information thank you”
I’m not sure how this thing folds together, but I like the way it looks setup!
I like reading books about the history of odd subjects. Whether gum, beer , milk or salt, if it is a history about something food related, I want to read it. A few years ago I read a fun little book about the history of popcorn called Popped Culture: A Social History of Popcorn in America by Andrew Smith. I was surprised to learn how many different kinds of popcorn there are, having grown up on the basic non-branded yellow variety. So, when I spotted this article about popcorn trailers that were pulled by Willys Wagons, I thought it was interesting. Below you can see the trailers built by Clyde Gould, see one of two wagons that pulled them, and learn about his attempt to create a popcorn business. Unfortunately, the article doesn’t indicate how successful he was or what happened to the trailers.
You can read the entire article here: http://blog.modernmechanix.com/he-popped-corn-into-a-fortune/
