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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,850.
(05/03/2012) If accurate, this would be a slat grille tub with a glove box.
“Rebuilt engine MB 42734, Frame off restore, 6 volt, new tires, original horn goes beep beep, gauges, canvas top, all lights and gauges work, new wiring, paint, clear Utah title, original zinc data plates, tub number 25410. Engine, wiring, paint were all done by professionals who restore military vehicles. Included but not shown are seat cushions, a tow chain and one set of tire chains.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
(05/06/2012) This can’t be very far from me as Pasco isn’t that big of city. I’m leaving town tomorrow, so I doubt I’ll have a chance to check it out. It might have a GPW frame based on the crossmember.
“1943 Willys Jeep. Doesn’t run. Lots of parts to go with it. $1500. Make me an offer. Contact Tom for more info.”
Even contacted me from Norway with a nice bit of history about the Jeepy Pedal Car. Thanks Even!
He writes, “As world war 2 came to a close a Norwegian engineer name Sigurd W. Ødegaard was looking for products he could produce in his mecanical workshop. One day during the summer of 1945 he was watching a military parade with a lot of jeeps when he got the idea to produce a small version of a jeep as a pedal car. A year later he produced his first pedal car, manufacturing them from 1946 until 1952. During this time his company made about 3000 units of this popular car . I was told they cost almost 100$ back then.
These small Jeeps are popular among collectors here in Norway and since Sigurd made them very solid there are still some around. The car is 1/3 scale from the GPW and are all steel with air filled wheels.
I have also heard that Sigurd W. Ødegaard was educated in the US and worked for Mack International Motor Company. At some point he travelled to the US to start production of this pedalcar over there, but returned to Norway after failing to get production going because the Korean War made it complicated to get enough steel for the pedal cars.”
UPDATE: Was $2000. **SOLD**
(09/28/2010) It sounds like this was a regular driver for years.
“CJ3A, civilian model with military hard top. please do not waist both of our times as a tire kicker. it’s a 1952 and i was driving it to work till i seen a small hose busted. very inexpensive and easy to change myself or yourself.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
I’m guessing by the front grille that this is some type of Tri-ang pedal jeep, based on what I can see from the CJ-3B Page. The back is different though. Lots of pics and even a video.
Here are a couple of old photos listed on eBay from a trip into the high desert in a CJ-2A.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900
“1960 Jeep Dispatcher 4X4
Here is a little Dispatcher for sale. I have removed the hardtop and doors right now, but they can easily be put back on in about an hour or less. It has a 4 cylinder flathead and 3 speed floor shift. Nice HD winch, heater, excellent tires. Tow bar included. Runs great. Lots of fun!
Price: $3,900
Location: British Columbia, Canada”
I like the auto body truck.
“Lot of 3 Willys pickups + parts, all with titles $5000 for everything
Chevy pick up, runs, with title $500
calls or txt only NO EMAILS (201) Four Seven Eight-1947 Alex”
http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/3052296156.html
UPDATE: WAS $8000. **SOLD**
Nice looking truck. ARe those presents in the truck bed? How unusual.
“1948 Willys Overland Jeep Truck
1951 Super Hurricane flathead 6 cylinder with overdrive.
Keeps up with traffic. Front disc brakes.
See the pictures — it looks great.
I don’t drive it enough so it’s time to pass it on to the next owner.
Email for more information. Serious inquiries only please.”
The price looks good.
“1949 Jeepster runs and drives great. New interior, new paint job, and very sharp looking. Call 810-679-3476 and ask for Clare.”
http://porthuron.craigslist.org/cto/3052276755.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000. Good Price!
(05/12/2012) Looks pretty stock. I think it has seen a few trails.
“1952 willys jeep, runs & drives, hardtop,4×4,4 cylinder gas, 3 speed transmission, 3000. obo cash 360-635- 2961”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/3052211843.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
There is at least a little value here.
“I have 2 1948 Willys Jeeps, one tan one black, not running will be good for parts
tan willis is fixable black only good for parts. Make Offer have more pictures if
you wish to see them just text me at the number below”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This looks like a fine price.
“Willys jeep , runs great, body is straight, and it also has new tires.”
Includes rear PTO. This might be a good price if the body is in decent condition.
“1952 Willy’s Jeep clear title in hand
ran when parked but hasnt been started in about 2 years
has pto hook up in the back
4wd
Asking $1,400 cash only not trades
text brian 217-994-3621”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3053961589.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was ebay.
This is a nice looking jeep. The seller’s nephew is actually selling the jeep, but the description is written by the owner.
“Here I have a 1951 CJ3a Willys Jeep. It was restored about 10 yrs ago. I have lost the interest in driving it and moved on to other hobbies.
When I restored the Jeep, it has all new electrical wiring, (12 volt) the key now starts the jeep. (not the old style foot start) Also added dash lights under the front dash
New gas tank, floorboards, floor mat
Rebuilt all the brakes, lines, master
Has re-manufactured seats restored rear with new upholstery
Rear sear is removable”
UPDATE: Was $5000. **SOLD**
This looks like a solid jeep.
“This is a very original Jeep. Very little rust in the floors as it was a California Jeep. This has a Buick 225 V6 and 11″ brakes, but is otherwise all stock. Warn Bellview style power in upright winch that works great. Brand new 32″ Les Schwab mud terrains tires. They still have the nubs on them. Rancho new lift springs and shocks. All lights and blinkers work. This Jeep runs and drives great. Just purchased new battery.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900.
A lot of parts, but a lot of work left.
“I have a 3B jeep prolect that I have been coloecting parts for about 4 years now and it seems that I wont be able to get to it for quite a while so I am thinking about getting rid of it. I am not hurting for money so now low ball offers. Here is what I have: New steel tub with a stamped hood, Grill and tailgate. Front and rear seats, new painless wiring harness, CJ fuel tank.
The running gear has all been rebuilt and never ran, Over $10k spent on the front and rear ends, transfer case and transmission. The axles are high pionion dana 44’s with detriot lockers with 4:88 gears and disc brakes all around. High knuckle steering. It has a 18 transfer case with a warn overdrive and I have both drive lines. It has a Chevy 350 with a turbo 350 trans. I have most everything for the motor including custom stainless headers. I have a bunch of misc. stuff that all goes with it. I have a clear WA title also.”
Floors patched with wood. It includes a warn overdrive.
“’53 Willys CJ-3B
Good old CJ Jeep and the Last year of the REAL Willys Overland before Kaiser bought them.
Runs and drives great!! Motor is from a 1972 Pinto, 2.0 and very very solid.
Otherwise its pretty original:
Trans and transfer case are original and also in great shape. Suspension, Brakes, body, motor, trans, 4wd all in good shape.
Need to see to appreciate and go for a drive around the back yard. 4lo 4hi and 2hi as well as a WARN overdrive.
Floors have been replaced with wood and are solid, body is solid.
I have a Title for it!!
Could use a new hood and some paint.
Bikini top only, lost indoor storage for it so hate to sell it but have no choice.
I would take a trade for a really nice sport bike or a clean Miata but mostly interested in cash. Pretty FIRM on price but cash talks
Email with a phone # or call / text nine one four 424-8384”
http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/3054205645.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
“1957 Willys jeep with great off road wheels and tires. need transmission and engine and some fix up, but makes great off road vehicle. No title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1750.
This looks rough.
“1952 Willys Jeep 4×4
Has non-running V8, body pretty good, $1750 OBO ?”
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $6800
“1953 Jeep Willys Only 9224 miles on rebuild Colorado Jeep No RUST Chevy 350 T90 Trans Dana 18 transfer case Dana rear and front end 33inch New Bf good wrench Tires with wheel spacers has new flywheel clutch adapter plate for chevy 350 V8 High Tk Starter New duel exaust kit High output Alternator new water pump and rebulid on 350 chevy new optma batt have paperwork from shop spent 5262.28 on parts/labor New Top Seats are from 2010 chevy Silverado THIS IS A GREAT JEEP Head turner Can Be A Daly driver TIght on road to the trail If you want a jeep thats done nothing left to do this is it”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5100
(03/24/2012) The engine needs some work.
“I’m selling my 1950 Jeep Willys CJ-3A. It’s been in the family for quite a few years. I’ve personally owned the vehicle since 2006.
The Jeep Runs and drive but it doesn’t drive too good because the motor needs tuned up, and the clutch needs fixed as you will see from the description below.
The Jeep needs quite a lot of work.
1. The engine needs a tune up, new spark plugs, etc. The timing is off a little.
2. Engine is overheating, it just shuts off when it gets too hot, but the head gasket is NOT blown.
3. Something is wrong with the clutch could be any component such as the linkage, pressure plate, etc. I have no clue what the source of the problem is.
4. Probably needs new gaskets for the differentials and the transfer case because there is a tiny leak of gear oil now and then.
5. Gas tank has a leak somewhere but you can’t actually visibly see gas leaking from the tank and dropping onto the ground.
6. Speedometer and odometer do not work.
7. The front end possibly needs rebuilt, a family member told me this by looking at it.
8. I believe these are all of the problems, but I’m not a mechanic, so I don’t know for certain.
Please remember this is an older vehicle, and everything on it is obviously old and not in perfect, ideal operating condition. The Jeep drives and handles quite well considering the fact that it is a 4×4 and a rugged stout Jeep.
4 WHEEL DRIVE WORKS, transfer case engages, hubs lock in, etc.
The motor is not original. It is a V6 from a 1973 Mercury Capri, and it has a Motorcraft two barrel carburetor. It also has a few new parts, nothing really major just little parts here and there such as a new electric fuel pump, new ignition coil.
DUAL EXHAUSTS WITH GLASSPACK MUFFLERS!! IT DOESN’T SOUND TOO BAD!!!
Tires are 33×12.5 BFG all terrains in the back, the two tires in front are just generic all terrains. Tires are older, but they are in good condition and have a lot of tread left on them.
American Racing Wheels.
Bucket Seats up front, bench in the back.
4-point racing harnesses for front bucket seats.
Body is in great condition, but not perfect. No Bondo or any hack jobs.
Full size mounted and balanced spare tire that is pretty old, and four new shocks go with the vehicle.
I would love for this Jeep to go to somebody who wants to own an awesome, one of a kind American made vehicle.
Clean Arizona title. It is ready to sell right now! THE Jeep is not currently registered.
$5100.00 OR BEST OFFER.
Please make me a fair offer. ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL DEFINITELY BE CONSIDERED. HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER!!!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(04/20/2012) For the price might not be bad.
“1948 Willys CJ2A
original style L134 head “Go Devil” 4cyl engine
15” alum wheels
31×10.50×15 BFG Mud Terrains
hi back cloth seats
power steering
roll cage
not all original but does run and drive
has a windshiled now
rear has been filled in like the Military versions (no tail gate)
Rear axle has been rebuilt, new fuel pump, rotor button, valves adjusted
$2500 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1300
Needs tranny and tc at the very least.
“1953 Willys Wagon Project truck. Body is in pretty good condition. Does have some rust around the rear wheel wells. Has a Chrysler slant 6 motor (unknown condition). No transmission or transfer case. Clear Washington Title. In Eastern Oregon. More pictures on request. Other Willys wagon and truck parts available.”
No pics provided. I believe the latest known production date for a DJ-3A is 1965, so not sure what this is. Given the seller thinks the engine is a ‘1945 CJ3A’, it will takes some pics to sort this out.
“I have a 1967 DJ3A that needs to go, it was a project that never got done so it’s in pieces thats why I am selling as parts. ALL must go in one lot, this was the standard 2wd version with a flat head. I also have the drive train minus the engine of a 45 CJ3A. Sorry I do not have pictures to share right now”