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UPDATE: Still Available. The year has been changed to a 1945.
(02/02/2012) Runs, but needs work.
“I have a 1949 Willys. Flat head 4cly. It does run, but needs a little TLC with the engine and body/drive train. She’s not purrrfect, but she is old school and very cool! Call Cori 503-752-5538 for any questions or more pics.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3113951995.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1750.
(03/27/2012) It runs.
“I have an 1948 2A for sale, it will need body work and front frame horns. It runs good and the trans seems fine the brakes work well also. It comes and harrison heater. I am open to offers and I am asking $1750, I will provide a bill of sale with the jeep.
It is located in Cranbury, NJ 08512.”
This past weekend Gustavo and his CJ-3A participated in a vintage car show in Costa Rica. He took some pics for us.
He writes, “Last weekend I was invited by the Costa Rican Antique Car Club to an Expo they organized and I wanted to share some pictures with you guys. There were around a hundred different cars, from Fords Model T up to a DeLorean, and obviously Jeeps where there, including my 1949 CJ-3A. It was a great Jeep weekend. The 1932 Hot Rod was Meguiars Car of the Year (at Costa Rica) and they are taking it to SEMA.”
These first pics are of the jeeps. More pics of the car show are on the next page. Gustavo’s is the blue CJ-3A.
Jon forwarded me some ads I hadn’t run across. Here’s an interesting one for the wagon rescue trucks.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $7500
Chris is selling his beautiful truck. He has a complete history of ownership as well. Looks like a good price to me.
“Here is a brief history of this truck. The truck was originally owned by two brothers that used it in upper Michigan on their farm for light work duty. They kept it in the original condition and when the second of the two brothers died, the truck went to their nephew. The nephew is about my age and he didn’t know much about the truck accept that his instructions were not to sell it to anyone that wanted to modify it, change it or not appreciate the nature of it. Another younger guy looked at it before me but he wanted to turn it into a Mud jumper truck and the nephew couldn’t bear to see that happen.
I’ve loved Willys jeeps since a kid but my Dad could not afford one. After my Dad died I found this truck. I’ve owned this truck about 15 years. Always garaged, never driven after November or before April due to salt and never abused. I use it for work around the yard hauling stuff and going to the dump.
It has the original L-134 flathead 4 cylinder engine which makes about 60 horsepower. Good compression in all the cylinders and I have not replaced the valves so I add the lead substitute to the fuel. I had the generator replaced last fall since she wasn’t keeping a charge, and now she puts out about 150 amps with the original 6 volt system. There are no accessories in this truck, no fan heater, no defroster, no radio, just like 1948. The heat is knob down by the passenger floor. The wipers are vacuum. The speedometer is stuck at 20mph but she only goes about 40 mph tops anyway any faster and you have to really hang on! The truck did come with an oil filter, which seems like it was an option in 1948.
She runs great. The interior and seats are all original as is the headliner. The turn signals are an add on since they didn’t have them in 1948. The shift linkage is a 3 on the tree with the transfer case and hi/lo range on the floor.”
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKQS4q0Aa2E&feature=relmfu
John needs a passenger side and driver side seat frames for his 1949 CJ-2A. If you have any you want to sell, please give him a call at 309-697-1711.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
This still needs some work.
“I have a 1946 Willys Cj-2A Jeep. Not fully restored. Needs a different carburator, finish connecting the wiring and gauges, and a brake job.
It has a rebuilt engine
All body work done
New bumpers
New side mirror
New paint
New Gauges
New wiring
New Seats
New military tires, never been used.
Will consider trade for good stock trailer, Polaris Ranger, Gator, Mule”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400.
Hard to tell just how much value is here. That body looks bad.
“buick V6, 35″ tires
will need to be towed
dana 44 rear, closed knuckle 27 front
frame is very solid
body is very rotten
may or may not run- don’t expect it to. engine is not seized but will need work
has some sort of winch
selling for a friend, so don’t ask too many questions
don’t waste my time
this is a project, obviously. know this before you call pestering me.
would make a sweet mud or woods rig
overall not bad”
The front frame rails have been rebuilt. I can’t tell if there are square washers on the windshield or not.
“1946 Willys Jeep 4×4 w/rare column shift. Runs good. 320-237-8398.”
http://stcloud.craigslist.org/cto/3110799017.html
The front looks a little funky, but otherwise appears to be solid.
“Time to part ways with my 1948 CJ2A. I bought this in 2009 from a guy up in Oklahoma. I’ve put in several thousand dollars just to get it usable for my deer lease. I have lots of extra parts and stuff to go with this. Its not perfect and it does need some more work to make it really sharp but it runs and drives and I used it to hunt out of last year. Email if you’re interested.”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3102829343.html
Needs work.
“My good time friend needs a new home. Sad to say good bye. This 1947 Willys deserves more attention than I can give. I started to clean her up after 30 years of loyal service, but find I don’t have what it takes to complete the restoration.
All of the bumps and bruises have been worked out and the jeep is primed and ready for the colour of your choice. The engine (ford 2300 cc) is good (the most reliable motor I have ever owned!) and except for the Warn Lock in Hubs and my extras, all the rest is original. Super comfy seats are from an RX7.
Her needs are minor – seals for the brake cylinders leak and the steering box is worn. It’s now easy and cheap to get parts (Willys Over-Land Motors: 1-888-265-5337 ) Rear lights need to be reinstalled. Needs a new muffler.
This little sweetie has been a lot of fun. She is an excellent climber and can go places others can not. With this classic comes an extra tranny and transfer case, front grill, axcels, brake parts, steering wheel and more. Also have a 2 piece fiber glass hard top and canvas doors.
For more info and pictures and to make an offer contact 250-746-1852”
http://victoria.en.craigslist.ca/cto/3111028098.html
UPDATE: Joseph reports this sold. It was listed at $5800.
Nicely updated wagon.
“1993 Dodge Dakota running gear
318 V8, Automatic, 4 wheel drive
Project, have headliner and most glass.
Moving need to sell.”
Except for missing the steps, this looks like a good little jeep.
“for sale is a good running and driving 1953 willys jeep with hurricane 4cyl engine and manual tranny with divorced t-case.jeep is ready for whatever,call for more info.979-479-9258”
http://houston.craigslist.org/bar/3111320203.html
No pics provided.
“I have a Willis jeep. Runs good.
Needs a brake line.
I can’t text pics.
Can’t up load off my phone.”
UPDATE: Still Available
“NOT-RUNNING 1945 Willys Jeep has a Chevy 283 , stock trans and transfer and axles 2900.00 OBO Or POSS TRADE .. $%^$^TRADE MUST be worth more for me $%$$^%$%$ Thanks 916-223+9159”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3111516317.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/21/2012) This must be a bobcat Fiberglass 3B body.
“1954 Willys 3B High-Hood 4X4
383 Chevrolet Stroker Engine
Turbo 350 Automatic Transmission
Dana 300 Treanfercase
3/4 ton front and rear axles with 4.10 gears detroit posi traction front and rear
Custom frame
Fiberglass body with full roll cage to frame
Power steering
Warn 12,000lb winch
BFG 35X12.50X16.5 All Terrain Tires
For More Info Call
Jim
253-273-8653
Located in Parkland Wa, just off hwy 512 and Pacific Ave
Private Party”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3110978056.html
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
