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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 .
Pete from the Old Willys Forum wanted to share these pics and videos from this year’s Willys Overland Rally, Moab 2012. In case you missed them, Kevin also share some pics and his experience.
Here’s a link to all the pictures and videos: http://oldwillysforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27208#p27208
Here are a few . . .
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDa6pjSIgr4
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX85uUvpcjo
Robin had a question about a wagon he just bought. Unfortunately, I don’t have the time to research it at the moment, so I’ll throw it out to you all.
Robin writes, ” just purchased a 1957 Station Wagon that, from the pictures on Craigs List, appeared to be a Parkway conversion. Upon further inspection I am totally confused. It has the rear doors of a delivery wagon that appear to be factory. The windows however, are not flush but recessed and the wheel wells are squared instead of rounded. The history, according to the seller, was:
1. sold to US Forest Service
2. 12 years ago sold to a fella in Moab, UT.
3. The gentleman I purchased it from got it three years ago and used it as a “daily driver” for two years. It sat for one year when they decided to sell it.
To make a long story short; did they make station wagons with the “delivery” doors? Some more pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alturusphoto/sets/72157629855658998/”
Here’s the text of this newest Scam:
“URGENT SALE – IMMINENTLY! 1942 GPW Ford Willys Military Jeep 4×4 Vintage – For Sale By Owner
Totally Rebuilt – New gas tank, Hydraulic Wilwood Clutch, 44 rear axle,
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me. tks”
Here are two pictures from the scam. There’s another one of GPW in a garage, too.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500
“Up for sale is a 1951 Willy’s three door wagon, runs and drives excellent. The wagon has been re-powered with a 4.3L Chevy motor and transmission, known for their reliability. It is a two wheel drive. The body is in great shape and very little rust, with none in the floor. The wagon has a unique door knob style shifter for the automatic transmission. The interior is extremely well taken care of, the wood slats are in perfect shape and no tear or stains in the interior. Headliner is flawless. The odometer is currently at 96837 and still counting. The white wall tires are in great shape, practically new. Clean title.
Other features of the wagon include: push button door handles, spot light, air bags in the rear suspension to aid in stability and cornering, air conditioning, and heating spare tire with matching hubcap.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
You can get all three for $5000 or just the nice jeep for $3895.
“THIS LIL JEEP IS IN AWSOME CONDITION I ALSO HAVE TWO MORE FOR PARTS IF YOU WANT ALL THREE FOR FIVE GRAND.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
“For sale – 1947 Willys CJ2 Jeep.
REBUILT ENGINE
NEW CLUTCH
VINYL TOP
REALLY GREAT SHAPE!”
The jeep appears solid. The dog looks happy with it.
“CJ2A Willys 1948 jeep in great running condition. All original parts except electric fuel pump, and color. New brakes, new bearings, new seals (engine and transmission) and new steering linkage. 77,093 miles. Price: $4,900. (Dog and chains not included) Call Tom at 715-445-3559.”
http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/3033193277.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“This 4WD Willy’s Jeep runs and drives and has a clear Colorado title. It was purchased by the present owner in Colorado in the late 1970’s. The vehicle is located in Basalt, CO and is advertised locally for sale. The Jeep is original except for electrical 6 to 12 Volt conversion, hydraulic brakes and repainted. The original 4 cylinder engine runs and has been started annually just about every year during the 34 years it has been garaged. The Jeep was driven out of the garage a couple of months ago for taking a series of photos. While in storage, the owner drove the Jeep about once a year, mostly around town. The engine runs good and the Jeep is drivable. It is comfortable at 40 MPH although it will go 45 MPH. These speeds are typical for older Jeeps and should be anticipated by the new owner. The seals will need replacing due to the lack of use and a long period in storage. The vehicle has seen less than 100 miles of off road four (4) wheeling in the last 34 years. The Jeep has some minor surface rust in small areas that could easily be repaired. The original speedometer was replaced and shows 2114 miles since the early 1980’s. The actual mileage is unknown. Around the same time the speedometer was replaced, the cylinder head was also machined and the head gasket replaced. A new gas tank was installed in 2011 to keep the fuel filter from clogging due to aged and varnished gas in the old tank . . .”
Looks good.
“1942 US Army 4X4 1/4 ton truck (Jeep). Frame-up restoration completed in 2008. Delivered to U.S. Army on Jan. 15, 1942. New canvas top in 2010. Steering, brakes, engine, transmission rebuilt. New tires, new body tub, seats, fuel tank, windshield, grille, fenders, engine hood . .Receipts available for all work completed. Have used for parades, shows, etc, 4 or 5 times a year. Always stored indoors.”
View all the info and pics on eBay
UPDATE: Was on eBay.
(05/23/2012) This looks solid. I’d take a close look at the paint.
“Here is an 1946 Willys CJ2A. It is 4×4 and it runs and drives good. The lights work and it has a new paint job, new seats, new tires, new brakes and new glass. It does have a later model 4cyl flathead motor out of a jeepster. The jeep also has factory PTO and also a 3 pt. I have not messed with the 3 pt. on the back and don’t know alot about it. The jeep does not have a title. They certainly don’t make them like this anymore and they’re had to find with the factory PTO and 3pt. Also, let me know if you would like to see pictures of anything specific and I will try my best to get them for you.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $150.
It has a hole, but that can be patched.
“Fiberglass Jeep flat fender 1-piece front end. Has hole cut in hood for scoop? ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was priced at $6000.
This looks like a good price.
“Due to financial dificulties, I am putting my WWII Jeep up for sale that I have owned since 1967. It was delivered to the Army in April 1945. That is the only history of it prior to when I purchased it that I know. I have tried to keep it as original as possible. I spent over $6000 in parts in 1997 (canvas top, seats, tires, lights, gauges, brakes, exhaust, carburetor, etc.). This past fall, my son and I installed all new leaf springs, shocks and shackles. It runs good and is very reliable. Never fails to get attention wherever we drive it. Has CLEAR title. Asking $6000 obo.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000
This looks real nice, but has a mix of dates and parts.
“Beautiful Willys MB. This is believed to be a 1945 MB, but year and serial number are unknown. Reproduction plates indicate a 1942 Willys. This jeep has undergone a frame off restoration and is perfect for parades, re-inactors, and collectors.
The frame is in excellent shape with minor work done on the front frame horns. The previous owner put in a rebuilt CJ2A/3A civilian flat head L-head engine. He said the engine was rebuilt a few years ago.
Everything has been gone through on this jeep and everything has been cleaned, repainted, or replaced with new, NOS, or repro parts.
Chassis and Drive Train: New leaf springs front and rear, new/rebuilt shackles, new shocks, new axle bumpers, frame stripped/blasted and painted, new front bumper, new gussets and new spring mounts – frame horns welded to repair some minor wear and tear.
Drive train has new u-joints, new clutch and bearing, new seals and bearings on tranny and transfer case which were drained, cleaned and repainted, and all fluids and gaskets replaced, new e-brake pads, hardware, and cable, new engine/tranny mounts, new brakes including all lines and hoses, new master cylinder, four new wheel cylinders. Rebuilt steering box and drag link with original re-painted steering wheel. Original rear bumperettes, repro. pintle hook. 5 new 6×16 6 Ply NDT tires on brand new combat rims. Tranny and transfer case real strong and work properly. Clutch does sometime keep from going into first, but will if you wiggle the shifter.
Engine: Runs strong and smooth, minor smoke at start up, relatively quiet engine, no misses. New Solex Carburetor , new fuel pump, rebuilt manifolds and new gaskets, new 12 volt alternator, new coil, new wiring, new battery, new hoses, new belts, new 180 degree t-stat, new temp. gauge, new ammeter, new fuel gauge and sender, new fuel lines, new plugs and wires. Brand new reproduction radiator and new cap.
Body: Bensinger MD Juan MB body kit; new tub, fenders, grille, windshield including new glass, new wipers, hood, seats, new fuel tank, new top bows, brackets and hardware, new canvas seats and top (Canvas is Beachwood and WEE BEE Webbing canvas), repro. shovel and axe, original 1945 dated Wheeling gas can, repro. water bucket, rebuilt authentic blackout lights, new headlights and tail-lights, repro data plates.
Misc: All new electrics, all new gauges, all lights, all new switches work properly. Brake tail lights do tend to stick on occasion.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
No good pics of the outside of this.
“Asking $3,000.00
1946 CJ2A Willys Jeep – 80% restored
Was a 6 volt, upgraded to 12 volt, 134 F Head.
All new wiring, brakes, wheel cylinders, drums, steering box, clutch, 2nd gear, transmission, gas tank, canvas seats and frames.
I have all receipts and used parts, some new parts not installed.
Needs some carburetor work and tires.
Have enjoyed many mountain trips, still has many more in its future! Or, fun to play with in the snow!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
“Up for sale is an authentic 1953 M38A1 military jeep. These jeeps are the models for the civilian CJ5 model but are much more robust. Brakes, 4cyl stock engine and basic lights (headlights, tailights and brake lights) all work. Body in very good shape with no rust. Steering is unusually tight for age as it must not have been driven much. Engine runs smoothly with no major issues (although it takes a while to warm up sometimes). 4×4 works perfectly. Overall functional m38a1 jeep in good shape.”
No pics provided.
“FOR SALE-52 Willys M38A1 rolling tub and frame (optional-rebuilbable chev. V-8 and rebuilt
TH400 Trans.) nice project rig, has full perimeter roll cage to the frame. Side bars and
HD bumper. 71 CJ axles and optional two stick tranfer case with TH400 adapter plate. All above $1500 OBO. NEEDS TO GO ASAP!”
This includes an overdrive. It needs engine work. This has an odd rollcage.
“Good Body, No rust in floors, 4 cyl T-90 w/ Overdrive. Excellent Tires. Superlift springs.12 Volt sys. Comes with extra trans/ transfer case. Extra fenders, 3 radiators, 3 gas tanks, Extra split glass windshield with frame. Extra axles extra engine parts ect. Nice little jeep NEEDS ENGINE WORK. first 2000. Cash takes it. Good title in hand. calls only 970-481-9996, messages only 970-567-9891.”
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/3025628828.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
It’s a package price, but not much of a deal.
“I HAVE 2 JEEP WILLYS FOR SAY THE WHITE ONE IS A 1948 JEEP WILLY MILITARY EDITION WITH TITLE AND THE WRENCH ON IT IS WORTH $1,000 MINIMUM!… AND THE GREEN ONE IS A 1958 JEEP WILLY WITH NO TITLE. I HAVE A OLD JEEP FROM FRONT AND REAR AXLE AND JEEP FRONT END READY TO ASSEMBLE IF YOU CAN. IM SELLING PACKAGE DEAL FOR BOTH OF THEM FOR $3,500 O.B.O. WILLING TO CONSIDER ALL DEALS BUT YOU PICK UP. THIS IS A STEAL FOR THE DEAL!”
Here’s a column shift chassis. I suspect it may have been a ’46 rather than a ’48.
“1948 willis J2A, This was a 3 speed column shift, With power take off to the rear. It has a Hyd. pump and front lift. Its a 3 speed 4 wheel drive with Hi and Low drive. The unit was running when the body was removed and built into a Roadster drag car,? The chassis is complete, it all turns, rolls, levers shift. I do have a new willis service manual to go with it. The guy I bought it from assured me it was running and working when His son and friends decided to build a hot rod out of the body. I have bought from Lenny before and never had a problem. This is a very rare piece. They were built to farm with after the war. Just got too many projects”
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/grd/3030994300.html
UPDATE: Was $1000. **SOLD**
If parted out, this might indeed be worth a small fortune if you think around $1000 is a small fortune.
“for the people who collect these ive been told that if i parted it out it would be worth a small fortune, but i want to sell the whole thing quickly so lets deal…..it ran and drove to where it was parked sat a few years brake pedle goes to floor has twin stick t/case 4 litre straight 6 inline engine some spare parts in back picture makes it look good but it does have rust. all parts are there except door glass. neat old rig a lot of people get it confused with a land rover but it is a nissan patrol. its about the size of a CJ 5 but a little wider so its not tippy, they were used by militaries all around the world until fairly recently they were still made. there is a title for this. i really wish i could keep this but you can see the willys in the background of one picture and that is the project im working on now.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
Looks like looks like it has been lifted a bit.
“1946 willys jeep. No title decent shape good tires I use it for the hunting camp but want a boat now. original flat head 4 cylinder 4×4”
The pictures don’t suggest a “super straight” body, rather they suggest to me some dents and rust.
“1952 jeep willys project All glass looks great
Has original seats Light rust, but body is super straight.
Good Project car if you handy. I work have time to rebuild.
Send an tex if interested, looking to sell quickly or .
series inquiries only..pls call me.713-459-3000 edward
Thanks for looking.”
http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/3031354468.html
This looks in pretty good shape to me.
“This tub is off a 46 MB. It has cancer in the usual places, but is not tweaked and is in fairly decent shape. It’s been blasted so it’s ready to work on. You can come by & check it out in person at Army Surplus #4, 312 S. Dishman Rd. or call Dave, shop 509-928-4460, or cell 509-991-4573.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/3031413708.html
This has a CJ-2A L Head engine.
“1954 Hobart G200 D/C welder on trailer. Uses a CJ2A four cylinder Jeep engine. There is also a 120 volt outlet on the machine for running your power tools. The machine was just restored. Valves and valve seats were reconditioned, fuel and oil lines replaced, new belts, hoses and tune up parts. Generator bearings were repacked, brushes were replaced, radiator was cleaned and pressure checked. Body panels were stripped to bare metal and repainted with automotive paint. Machine was thoroughly tested and runs and welds perfect. Is ready to weld for another 56 years”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/tls/3002507851.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $24,900
That is one of the cleanest heads I’ve ever seen in a jeep.
“This is a stunning example of a1951 “Willys-Jeepster”. Almost impossible to find with only 19,131 produced from 1948-1951 and ONLY 5,845 from 1950-1951. The Jeepster is a two-wheel-drive convertible designed by Brooks Stevens. Stevens and Willys knew that returning World War II GIs would scoop up these fun-loving drop-tops as soon as they rolled off the assembly line, they are perhaps one of the most interesting vehicles in the storied off-road maker’s past: a sporty automobile rather than an off-road vehicle, this open-bodied car very rare and highly collectable, also it has secured a spot in history as the last true phaeton offered by a major domestic automaker. This Jeepster has a very recent extensive restoration only about 500 miles. The (new)paint and body are in excellent shape with proper lines and gaps. New chrome, new wiring, new rubber, new glass you get the idea. Only 84,954 original miles. Powered by the original Lighting flathead 6 cylinder which is a cast-iron 148.5-cu.in. block featuring a 3- x 3.50-inch bore and stroke, four mains and solid lifters, all working together to develop 72hp at 4,000 rpm with 6.42:1 compression(ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE 1951). Driven by its original 3-speed manual transmission with OVERDRIVE, ZERO RUST ZERO RUST REPAIR, up graded to a 12 volt system, period correct bias belted 3 inch White walls, original Willys hub caps and trim rings, original Willys steering wheel and factory gauges,( oil, temp. and water replaced with upgraded aftermarket gauges), new interior, original(Red) interior is in excellent condition and is included with the sale, new top, original side windows, rear steps, lots of restoration receipts, even touch up-paint. This super-cool ride will go 60-70 miles an hour on the freeway all day long. Very dependable, total blast to drive. Now on display at the home of “over the top cars””
