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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.
(05/26/2012) Ran when parked.
“Was running and driving a few years ago,mostly complete,fair shape,needs brake work,may just need a battery,as is $1600. or may consider trade for?Things that go bang,maybe other.No tittle..Easy to restore or make a good off road buggy.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200
(06/18/2012) Well, the price is right. Now, what does it fit?
“6′ wide by 11′ long has all hardware intact zippers, fasteners, etc
2 windows, one has small crack in plastic, one of the zippers may need a little adjustment, and the color is a bit faded on the red
probably fits a Willys”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
(06/22/2012) Needs some work still.
“1973 JEEP CJ-6. 258 INLINE 6, 3-SPEED TRANSMISSION, 4.27 GEAR RATIO. JEEP RUNS AND IS IN ORIGINAL CONDITION .TIRES AND RIMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED,DIFFERENTIAL OIL AND CHROME DIFFERENTIAL COVERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED , TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE OIL HAS BEEN REPLACED,BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN OVER-HAULED WITH NEW PARTS,SUSPENSIONS BUSHINGS AND 1.5 GREASEABLE SHACKLES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED,NEW TIMING CHAIN, FUEL PUMP, ENGINE-TUNE-UP, AND NEW PRO-COMP 9000 SHOCKS.THIS IS A RESTORATION PROJECT NEEDS PAINT AND SOME MINOR BODY WORK.”
Link to Part 1: http://www.fourwheeler.com/project-vehicles/154-1208-the-old-man-and-the-jeep-part-1/
Link to Part 2: http://www.fourwheeler.com/project-vehicles/154-1209-the-old-man-and-the-jeep-part-2/
You’ll definitely want to pick up the August 2012 issue of JP Magazine, along with the subsequent issue, if you like jeep history (I have yet to see the story online). It features 94 year old Don Prine, who has been driving jeeps since the very beginning of the jeep. Don Prine was a test driver of the prototype Willys, Ford and Bantam jeeps. Seventy-Two years later he is still involved with jeeps and, at age 94, still goes into his shop daily in Lakewood, Wa.
According to the article, a recording of Don describing the day pictured in the photo below in early 1941 at the US Capital is supposed to be here: http://www.jpmagazine.com/prine, but I couldn’t make the link work. Also, according to the article in JP, he was driving up the steps in the below picture. However, according to this link, it is Senator Meade of NY driving the jeep and Representative Thomas, of NJ, in the passenger seat at the time of this photo. I can only guess that in the photo Don is seated in the rear?
Don has long been a fixture in jeeping and racing in the Northwest. In 2008 I called Don and had a very nice conversation with him, which you can read about here, about Stainless Steel Parts. For those that belong to the PNW4WDA, Marty has posted a few pics of the visit with Don, Herm Tilford, and Christian at their forum.
This is a neat advertisement Jon sent me.
Looks good. The bumper looks different, but I can’t quite tell why.
“Listing for a friend. For sale restored 1942 Ford GPW Jeep. New tires, new top, new front seats, body reconditioned. Good example of WWII Jeep.”
http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/3109425153.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200.
Looks solid.
“This is not a Willys but the rarer Ford built GPW army jeep. Original flat head engine with manual transmission. Runs and drives well.”
This has a new replacement body.
“1942 Ford GPW ” Jeep “- , yes it is a real World War II Army Jeep. Original Running gear, frame axle, transaxles, engine, grill & hood. Replaced the tub with authentic high quality steel tub from omixada. Rebuilt Engine, Runs and drives great. Hard to find military model in extremely good shape.
the jeep is registered in minnesota with a salvage tittle as we replaced the body.
Price $10,500
Call Dan 661-335-919eight”
The windshield looks a little bend backwards, but otherwise this looks good.
“Let me know if you would like to come and see it. Reply to the email or call me at (616) 283-327five.”
http://amarillo.craigslist.org/bar/3108576415.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
This looks like a nice truck.
“1953 Willys truck 4X4 with an oak flat bed and side racks. Original engine, trans and transfer case.
Runs GREAT”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
(08/26/09) “3 Year old restoration 125 miles on restoration, new tires, brakes, engine rebuild, carb, everything works, PTO, 4 Wheel Drive, 3 speed on the collumn. Its a early CJ2A before they went to 3 speed on the floor. i have the TITLE easy to register and insure its cheep. fun to drive gets looks all the time. must sell $10,000.00 ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
(09/09/2011) This appears to be in good shape.
“1943 WWII Jeep. I hate to sell her. This is a really nice example of a WWII vehicle manufactured by Ford. New rear end installed runs very good. Many extras included. Please contact via email to see the vehicle more pictures coming soon. 6000.00 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
(11/07/2009) It sounds like it is in good mechanical shape.
“1947 Cj 2A. I’ve owned and had this registered and on the road since 1992.Original 4 cl GO DEVIL engine. The engine was rebuilt three years ago. The body was done last year. The body/floors are solid. I have a fully enclosed soft top that isn’t pictured. Everything that wore out over the years has been replaced. It looks to have app 68,000 miles on it. I have never plowed the Willys. The Willys needs nothing. I’l only selling it because I don’t put many miles on it ( less than 200 per year). email with questions. $10, 000 or best reasonable offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(05/18/2011) It looks like it has some upgrades and appears in good shape.
“’49 Willy’s CJ3A. 134 4cyl. 3 spd. original hard top. new soft top.
$3000 or trade for Big Twin Harley.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3250.
(06/05/2012) It appears solid.
“1942 Willys GPW Jeep. Rebuilt Chevy 283 V8 3 speed. Rebuilt transmission and transfer case. Hardly been driven since rebuild. Has new shocks, brakes, drums, power steering, ignition switch and tilt wheel. Very strong and very fast and fun for anything!!”
UPDATE: New pic with updated paint. Price raised to $14,500.
(05/02/2012) “military vehicle 1942 gpw ford restored and re painted but still need some details, i have some original parts and accesories if you´re interested send me an email to make a deal, im asking 14,900 dlls or best offer … thanks ”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/3107080323.html
With new paint:
With original paint:
Roberto forwarded this to me the other day. My french is rusty, so feel free to translate.
I am wondering if this was the original paint? This is supposed to have been a civil defense jeep. This sure looks like a good restoration candidate. No Title.
“This is a M38A1 Military Jeep. Data ID plate: 8/1960. Jeep was used by civil defence.
I got the engine running, but have not driven it. Engine runs nice & smooth, no smoke. It has new oil & oil filter. I started it on starting fluid, and then used gas from a temporary tank I set up. Gas tank, Carborator & Fuel lines need a major clean up. I think the fuel pump is shot. (I wanted to make sure this ran before I sold it).
Tranny shifts properly. Hi/Low & 4×4 levers shift freely & it rolls freely as well. Clutch seems to be OK. No brakes. Jeep has heavy duty front & rear leaf springs. I’m no expert on M38s, but it looks to me that 98% of it is there. Everything is original, includes a 24V system and 5 matching rims with original tires. (4 are dry-rotted)
Nobody has started to restore this, it is untouched. There are no batteries included in this auction. Frame is solid with surface rust only. The body is in pretty good, straight shape with no major rust issues except the tool box floor and surrounding area. Look closely at the pictures.
This looks bad & a real rustbucket in the photos, but it’s not how it looks. There is a lot of surface rust & peeling paint & undercoating that make it look worse then it really is. See all picture in my photoalbum at http://s1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff362/3familytree/M38%20A1%20White/
My opinion is that this is an easy restoration project. There is no title, but I will provide a bill of sale. I am selling this to finance another project. You will get everything you see in the pictures. If you have any questions, feel free to ask BEFORE you bid.”
I think the top needs to be a bit longer along with a bit of a gap on the passenger side . . .
“1958 Willys CJ5 M170 4×4 Military ambulance. All Original running gear. 4cyl,manual trans.
Stretch Jeep,2 feet longer than a standard cj5. 2 feet added in the middle of frame and body by US MILITARY. ONLY 6500 M170 Jeeps made.
Has standard cj5 top,which you can see in pics is too short 4 body.
Has been stored in a Barn for the last 26 years. Virtually no rust. Had been repainted by previous owner,(originally military green).
Needs tires, brakes and other misc tlc. Odometer reads 10,000 miles. Is priobably 110,000.
Runs and drives. Possible trade for Other 4×4 vehicle or Import car or truck. Will4253501553Call or text.
Possible Trade for toyota , honda, nissan, mercedes . Dodge Diesel, etc”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/3106731043.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(09/08/2010) ‘It was a project car that I have 11k invested and never finished. Has 36″ tires, like new. leaf over axle, v6 still needs a little work. – $3500. or trade for personal water craft.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
There is some value here, but plenty of work left, too.
“1946 Willys CJ3A (Lowhood). This was a running jeep and I disassembled to repair the typical rust in floor of tub. Lost interest and want to move on to my other projects. This jeep has tons of potential. 302 w/Ford toploader 4spd, Spicer 18 transfer case, Dana 44 rear w/Detroit locker, Dana 25 w/Disc brake conversion, Rancho springs, Full cage, Tilt column, Engine has a new Demon 4 barrel carb and Pertronix electronic ignition. Have all parts to build a nice jeep and some extras. To all you flakes this is a project so if you want a running jeep dont waste my time, Your going to have to work on this one a bit. I am open to any interesting trades or $2000 cash.”
No pics provided.
“Willys CJ-3B “high-hood” tub, fenders, hood, grille, windshield frame $1,750″
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
“in excellent shape all stock runs and drives good smokes has new rings rods pistons. have hard top and rag top may trade no junk if your stuff is worth 6500 then i may trade”
No pics & no description. However, in the title the seller claims this only has 900 miles and is a “CJ2A Army Jeep”. So, who knows what this is.
This looks in good shape.
“A nice 1947 Willy’s Jeep CJ2A with an Original Aluminum Hard Top with doors and a Bikini Top. This is a multiple year restoration while also a daily driver around the farm and to town (not a full restoration see Photos). Many many new parts and I’ll try to list most. It has seats and seat belts for four persons and a roll bar. Pintle and Ball hitch. All lights work. Has hard to find original glass front marker lights and original dash light. It looks and runs great. One photo shows gauges on dash working while engine is running (good oil pressure, volts etc.). Interior is in good condition, good upholstery and a full truck bed floor mat. Faults: parking brake not working, and steering is loose (I’m used to it) it needs the center Pitman shaft or just drive it like it is. Mileage may not be exact, but it is what shows on the working odometer. Also, this is not and never was a rust bucket. Any surface rust was repaired prior to painting a couple years ago. . . .”
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