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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
This ran when parked. The year listed is too early for this model. There might be some value here, though not in the paint job.
“1953 willys ambulanca jeep 4×4 jeep ran good when it was parked all running gear is good make a good crawler”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
(04/19/2012) “IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A GREAT WILLYS YOU WILL HAVE TO FIND ONE IN THIS GOOD OF CONDITION LOTS OF NEW PARTS CALL FOR INFO”
In this story from Gus and the Model Garage, Gus explains what happens when synthetic rubber gets old. The story is called “Gus Goes Hunting … For Trouble” and was published in November of 1953.
http://www.gus-stories.org/html/november_1953.htm
This is a Topps chewing gum card that shows a CJ-3B. At Dean’s Cards, this is only $5.00. I looked for some other Topps cards with jeeps, but couldn’t find any more.
“1954/55, I would grade very good with light wear. Please see scans to make your own evaluation. E-mail with any questions. Thanks for looking!”
View all the info and pics on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“Your buying a M-718 Ambulance with a bill of sale. vehicle starts, runs, drives well but needs some brake work. It will need the usual undercarraige kit. Correct canvas top and right rear curtain are N.O.S. Missing left right curtain.”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
Here’s an unusual CJ-5.
“This is a full caged 72 CJ-5 with a well built AMC 360 . Full frame off re-fabrication hand built 2×4 square tubing frame. Rear quarter elliptic suspension of my own design incorporates a rotating cross-member to keep the drive angle alignment during articulation. It can go through 2′ of drop and maintain drive line angle without binding the ujoints! The rear end is a 9″ narrowed Ford containing a 4.56 Detroit locker with disk brakes to go along with the GM truck disk brakes on the front, powered by hydrobost, a new GM 1 ton master cylinder keeping the 5 1/2″ bolt pattern front and rear. ….
(there is A LOT of additional description about this jeep).”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
“1956 FLAT FENDER WILLYS CJ: 4 cyl Flathead. Tub is in great shape.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
This looks solid, though there’s been some work on this body.
“1947 Jeep Willys asking $4000 or BEST OFFER. Runs Good. Original 4 cylinder motor.”
This has a few updates.
“i have a 1952 jeep willys. it has the original 134 flathead. fuel pump went so i put an electric one in it. the rear end is locked, it has steel wagon wheels, brand new pinion seals front and rear, inside is bed lined, new temp gauge, new transmission support, new battery, new exhaust, Rugged Ridge locking hubs, new u joints, i have a blinker switch and taillights that are still in the boxes and are ready to be put in just dont have the time. text or email me anytime, 207 691 nine three nine nine”
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/3082495418.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
For the price this looks good, but either the step has been altered or it is a fiberglass body.
“1946 Willys for sale. Body good condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
“1946 Jeep Willys. Engine upgraded to 1966 289 out of a Mustang or Fairlane. Starts, runs strong, but carb needs to be rebuilt. Converted to 12V DC. Converted to power brakes. Front Winch Bumper with tow-brace. Built in capstan winch in bed connected to power-take off, so runs directly off the 289. Rear bumper is a tow bumper with tow-truck grade fairlead welded to the factory original angle iron bumper. Has built in air compressor tank and system. New Radiator. New Master Cylinder. Brake lines are cracked, wheel cylinders are frozen, so needs complete brake job. Does have rust, have original seat frames, driver’s side failed due to rust. Have Title. Been a project for me, but moving so would like to sell.”
This runs and drives.
“Running driving 4X4 Willys wagon with just over 61K miles. It has a working PTO winch. It does not have brakes. Please call 501-960-6162 with any questions. Sorry, I do not respond to texting. Asking $1350 OBO”
http://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/3083077732.html
This looks pretty good for the price.
“Great running woods jeep no title
the body and frame are in great shape has rust on the floor
4cylinder hurrican
low granny gears
33 supper swampers
239 980 3050”
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/rvs/3083310027.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000
(01/03/2012) This appears solid.
“I have a VITAGE 1848 WILLYS JEEP WITH A HIGH PERFORMENCE MOTOR pushes 330 to 350 HORSE POWER 9 TO 1 COMPRESSION to much to list current tags see pics. willing to trade for pontoon boat of equal value or wr450f street legal only. Please no YAHOOS! JEEPERS ONLY THIS IS NOT A DAILY DRIVER.”
UPDATE: ****SOLD**** Was on eBay. This might be the same as this one.
(06/17/2012) I’d like some better pics of this one. Pretty neat.
“6 feet (and two rows of seats) added: 17 ft. total length
Seats padded for comfort in parades
Seat belts added for carrying children
Has loud siren
Turn signals added
In working condition
Winner will have to pick up the Jeep from Porter, Texas”
UPDATE: Jim notes that this CJ-5 is a very rare example of a 462 model CJ-5. You can see his comment about it below. I tried to find some pictures online of a closeup of the decal, but couldn’t find any.
Also, here’s a picture of Johnny Cash from a 1975 Christmas Album. It looks like it could be the same jeep.
I stumbled upon these neat old pics of Johnny Cash from the johnny–cash-infocenter.com website.
UPDATE: This has been relished on eBay.
Though it appears stuck in thick Tacoma area mud, there is an explicit declaration on the back of the photo stating that the jeep is NOT stuck.
“Up for sale is a 1958 Original B&W Glossy 7×5 Photograph taken by an Army Photographer and showing what I believe is a US Army Willys M38A1 (MD) Jeep in a Very Muddy Road with Id’d Soldier, most likely at Fort Lewis or Yakima Training Center in Washington State. Back is hand titled: Lloyd McClelland + jeep in mud. Not stuck. Taken while on hill duty. Year is based on some dated images in this collection. Any serious defects will be noted here [curved ends, light roughness to lower edge, old tape, minor tape? staining on back], but since condition is subjective, please enlarge photos & decide overall condition for yourself. This would make a wonderful addition to your collection.
ALL the images I have by this unknown US Army Photographer were taken in Washington State in 1958. However some of his military views do not give location info, so location is a best guess from what is shown. I also have several other Army / Air Force photos from this photographer on eBay.”
Unfortunately, the seller didn’t provide any of the pictures of the 3 page jeep pictorial spread from this magazine. The seller explains what the SALT Magazine was.
“SALT: AUSTRALIAN ARMY EDUCATION JOURNAL 10th April 1944 ( Vol 8, No 3 )
Contents:
Our PWs ( Prisoners Of War) In Italy
Jeeps- Civil ( 3 page pictorial on Willys MB, Ford GPW Jeep potential Civilian Post War uses
Britain v Japan ( Q&A Plans for war in the far East )
On the shores of Milne Bay ( Milne Bay Entertainment Concert party)
Plus additional articles …. .”
View all the information online (the auction ended Friday night)
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was priced at $200.
This is the first Parkette body I’ve seen unattached in 4 1/2 years of looking. The price is great. If I only had the space ….
“Willys Jeep CJ2/3 Fiberglass tub/hood/ fenders. The tub will need sanded down
then I would recommend patching every hole and then start from there.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
Though it has the wrong windshield, the price looks good for this.
“Model: 1949 CJ-3a Willys Jeep
Vehicle Serial #: CJ3A 21774
Brainerd MN
1949 CJ3A Willys Jeep. The engine, transmission and transfer case were rebuilt. Many worn out and missing parts were replaced. The electrical system has been converted to 12 volt. But the original 6 volt starter is still used. Original gages in working order, Improvements and additions, Turn signals, seat belts, emergency brake cable,foot steps for drivers and passengers side. Rebuilt 2-speed harrison heater. Rebuilt windshield, new weather stripping, new cowl weather strip. new rear seat, new welting,Rebuilt steering wheel. New taillights, New rear tire carrier. Hesston Red. Fabricated frame for the top, A new fuel pump was installed spring of 2012. Vehicle has original brakes which still work but an upgrade is needed. Engine runs great. Titled and Licensed. A number of misc. parts also included.
The Engine: – L-head 134 Inline 4 cylinder / Transmission:/ T-90 3 Speed manual. Transfer Case:/ Dana 18 2-speed. Axles – Dana 41, Dana 25 front. Vehicle has been garaged.”
This may be in really good shape, but pics are too small to see details. Only two owners.
“WILLYS HAS ,21,951 ACUTAL MILES, ALL ORIGIONAL, EXCEPT TIRES AND 2 STOP LITES IN THE REAR, IT HAS BEEN STORED FOR 30 YEARS, AND NOW ITS IS VERY DRIVEABLE,
THE 4 CYLINDER F HEAD RUNS GREAT, INCLUDING ALL RUNNING GEAR BREAKS AND STEERING, IT IS A RUST & DENT FREE CIVILIAN JEEP, I BOUGHT IT FROM THE ORIGIONAL OWNER AND HAVE OWNED IT FOR 35 YEARS. “PHONE CALLS ONLY” RON 530-284-7346 OR 530-828-0748 OR 530-321-1854″
http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/3077504617.html
This looks solid, however the floors are fiberglass.
“I have a 1948 CJ2A tub in pretty good condition. It was restored about 8 years ago but now has a few minor issues that need a little bit of work. The floors are all fiberglass so you could cut that out and replace the floor pans. Other that that it’s a really good start! It even has the original AX brackets still on the tub!
$650 OBO
Email or txt
208 three zero five one one five eight”
http://lewiston.craigslist.org/pts/3078904216.html
The frame is in excellent shape . . .
“i have for sale a 1948 jeep cj2a, when the jeep was purchased it did hot have any body, since then pieced one together, the welding is almost complete, needed the rear floor pan completed, the rear rocker and the original dash re installed. the engine was running in the fall haven’t tried starting it but have turned it over, befor i had it the jeep was being used to plow with during the winter, that being said the frame is in excellent shape, had pressure washed the whole thing. to inspect it.
All the id tags are matching.
have other various parts for it.
comes with a factory plow set up that works.”
http://nwct.craigslist.org/cto/3081201708.html
The grille suggests this is a mid-1947 or later. I suspect this jeep is a mix of parts or mix of title/vin plate and jeep.
“title says 48 but numbers say 46, runs good has the L134 flathead 4 cylinder. also have soft top for it. starts and runs fine with a couple small things that need attention, such as the starter doesent always engage but will and starts fine. has exhaust leak where the manafold meets the exaust but have new gasket just havent done it yet. anyway come by and drive it, its fun. im looking for a sportster or a triumph that are in good running order. they dont have to be perfect just running good. 594-zero51three”
http://montana.craigslist.org/bar/3078119677.html
Lots of custom work for this nice fiberglass crawler. I doubt there is much ’48 left. The body appears to be a Bobcat.
“All fiberglass flattie tub,hood,fenders,grill, steel Cj3a windshield. 38.5 Tsl sx dana 44 front, dana 60 rear dana 20 t case t18 tranny spooled f/r 4:10 gears 4wheel discs. Ford 302 with holley truck avenger carb power steering with high steer. Full cage tied to the narrowed scrambler frame, rci fuel cell and harnesses. Shitty plastic seats and non tilt column. Weighs 3,200 lbs. $4500 make offer Matt 541-297-7002”
http://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/cto/3078640007.html
