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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
It runs. Includes snow plow.
“’53 Willys Jeep, runs ok, rusty body, good chassis and motor.”
I learned today that Mark Smith opened a museum a couple months back in Georgetown, Ca, at what I believe is the Jeep Jamboree Headquarters. At this point, it isn’t so much a museum as a collection of some rare jeeps, but they are nice looking jeeps. According to the Jamboree website, Mark organized the first Jeep Jamporee in 1954, traveling across the Sierra Nevada Mountains by way of the Rubicon Trail. It sounds like he is still going strong!
You can view all of them here:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150857454023765.513239.143647533764&type=3
If you visit the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, Illinois, and have kids, make sure to stop by the Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum in the basement of the building. Here’s a pic of it form the State Journal-Register and a story, too.
The Hesse Hornet was an air compressor manufactured by the Hess Manufacturing Company in the late 1940s(?). The compressor used a CJ-2A engine to run, but only pistons 1 & 4. The middle two pistons were used to compress air. Keith recently bought one of these and was going to part it out, but changed his mind and now wants to restore it. However, there isn’t much online about it. Below are the links we know about it so far. If you know of any additional info, please add it to the comments.
http://www.cj-3a.com/hesse_hornet_air_compressor.htm
http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/never-know-what-you-may-find_topic21663.html
http://www.g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=129&t=181482
Here is a link to Keith’s pics:
This is worth a look.
“CJ2A Tub
706-692-5488
This is a CJ2A Tub which was damaged in shipping in the crate. Cowl
horn is bent, rocker dented. Buy this and save. Local pick up prefered but
will work with a shipper of your choice. We will not crate and ship.”
http://bham.craigslist.org/ptd/3025034249.html
UPDATE: Was only $100. **SOLD** . The price is great.
“New in box doors and soft top 4 jeep 63 an earlier don’t know what all it will fit call.”
There’s some value and some mess.
“We have a rusting Willy’s Jeep in our barn. Engine block is in tact. Will take best offer.”
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/clt/3031995457.html
This has potential.
“1950 Willy Jeep. 4 Cylinder with wood box on the back. Needs some work done but does run. Original motor. Asking $4500.00 Cash ONLY!!
Serious inquiries only!!!!
Please call 616-262-7294
No Emails Please. .”
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/3007008084.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
The front bumper looks heavy on this. The paint job is interesting. It is missing front headlight bezels. The hood blocks are off center.
“1948 Jeep Willys CJ2A (Military Issued) 4X4. This Jeep Willys was restored several years ago and has been used in several parades. The exterior is bronze and has tan interior. It has the 4 cylinder engine and the 3 speed transmission. This Willys looks and drives great. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
More work necessary.
“1955 Willys delivery panel, rebuilt chevy 3.8 V6 with turbo 350 trans, mustang 2 front suspension, ford 8 inch rear end, needs to be completed, clean body.”
This has a PTO, roll cage, top and more. Looks like a pretty good value.
“runs, needs work 1,500or best offer”
http://olympic.craigslist.org/cto/3030355279.html
This has at least a few patches.
“selling my ’52 CJ3A Willy’s Jeep. Runs and drives but does need some adjustments to make it run better. Asking 2200, but open to all offers. May do partial trade but selling because i need cash… call or text 810 956 2206. Thanks”
http://thumb.craigslist.org/cto/2962273123.html
I think this has a rear PTO.
“1959 willys withe pto drive hard to fined 607 7 four 6 3 77 four cliff”
http://catskills.craigslist.org/cto/3038902528.html
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“Set of 4 Rims 16″ and also set of 4 rims 15″ $12.00 Ea or Best offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
I don’t see too much rust.
“1957 Willys Jeep P/U. 6 cylinder, 4-wheel drive. Tow bar. $850.00/or offer.”
This has the tool indents, but doesn’t have the rear floating hubs.
“I HAVE A 1945-49 WILLYS CJ-2A JEEP, HAS COMPLETE DRIVE TRAIN STILL IN IT. ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER, FRAME AND BODY VERY RUSTYS, ODOMETER SAYS 55,000 MILES? . MAKE OFFER. CAN DELIVER ON MY TRAILER NOW. CALL 603-899-6759 OR 603-801-9812 THANKS”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3038710917.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4900.
(05/03/2011) I’m not sure what the seller means by saying this is has a possibility of being a “sportsman model”.
“1953 Willys CJ3B, Runs good, All original, Have stock wheels and tires, Some rust, Great condition for a restoration.”
UPDATE: Was $1200. **SOLD**
This includes a rear pro. It also sports the mini terra tires.
“This is a 53 Willys Pickup factory 4×4 with auxilery pto in the back bumper. This was a farm truck. It has Minimal rust. The original motor IS in it but it seized due to sitting for too long.
The details:
CLEAR Washington State title
Factory 4×4
Factory gun rack
Great condition
TONS of potential
Great restoration project”
No pics provided.
“Old jeep needs work. It did run the last time it was started. It’s a fixer upper”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Not sure there is much value.
“Cj2a and a cj2b don’t run parts only”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7800
Not perfectly stock, but appears in good condition.
“this is a 1947 willys cj2a jeep with all of its origional drivetrain components runs great. asking $7800 but will consider reasonable offers. cash only!! serious buyers only!!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4300
This looks good.
“CJ3a with new tires. 12v conversion”
No pics provided.
“im selling a 1953 willys jeep needs overhauled. ive been told they are rare but not to sure but its a historical vehical.its a 4 cyl it runs seats inside but it needs some body work and a paint job almost no rust i will have pics soon but if intrersted call 937-405-8577 or 937-836-3355 after 5 p.m 3200 boo thanks”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(05/12/2012) This thing looks pretty solid, but that ‘paint job’ gives is a junk yard feel.
“This vehicle is in original condition except the electrial system is converted to 12 volt. It runs strong, is in really good shape, no rust , needs a paint job. I added the jeep cans and holders on the tail gate. I also added the Warn type hub lockouts, tires are probly 75% new.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5600.
(05/18/2012) This looks like a real nice jeep.
“1949 CJ 3A
231 Buick V6
Dana 41 rear,with 44 rebuilt rear ready to go in.
Dana 25 front
Dana 18 Transfer
4 speed,
11″ brakes
2 1/2″ lift
Custom nerf bars
Seats extended 8″ into wheel wells for leg room.
8000 lb winch
Tilt stearing wheel
Power stearing
6pt roll cage
New Aluminum Wheels
Tow Bar,comes off easy
High back seats
Duel Exaust
Upgraded heater
Bikini top,
Air lock emergency brake.
EXTRA
Dana 44 rear end is rebuilt and ready to install.
Fiberglass High hood painted to match. Fun option to change the look.
I’ve owned it for 13 years and Its been kept in the garage for the last 10 years.
It’s a fun Jeep with a lot of class. I selling it so I can buy a different toy…
I won’t answer email or Tex so call me at 253-691-2338”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3039196942.html
