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UPDATE: Was $1850. **SOLD**
(09/30/2012) This hasn’t run in years. How about that back seat.
“1949 Willys Jeep hard top, 260 ford V8 has not run in 10 years. The body has very little rust as it has been stored in my garage. Every thing worked well on it last time I used it 1033 years ago, but believe the engine is frozen now from sitting so long.”
Nineteen Year Old Erik and I have been tossing a few emails back and forth over the past two days. He’s another one of these young kids who has found time to rebuild multiple jeeps. He shares his story and his jeep below:
Erik writes, “I started getting interested in restoring jeeps when my neighbor got a 43 MB and convinced me to start WW2 Reenacting. I decided that I wanted to get one too and began saving to buy one, This led me to your site were I spent almost every day looking for just the right one. As I was only 17 at the time I didn’t have much of a budget to start with so I wanted to get one that wouldn’t need too much work. I ended up finding one in california and had it shipped here. When I got it I realized that the pictures didn’t reveal how much work would actually go into it.
I began going to reenactments after I got the jeep (It wasn’t restored yet so I couldn’t bring it) and saw that the majority of reenactors who had jeeps did a work as you go kind of thing, Which caused them to not look very good. This made me decide that I would do a complete frame up restoration of mine.
It took me a year to get the jeep torn down, The frame sandblasted, I Rebuilt the engine, Transmission, transfercase, and did some bodywork to the Hood, Fenders, and grill. The body ended up being replaced as I don’t have the tools to do that. It was then rebuilt, Painted the correct OD green for the time and theater of war. I ended up making the stencils by hand and painted them onto the body.
I was able to bring it to the first Reenactment in October 2011. It was an airshow in Midland TX (I live in Houston). It was there that I was asked by a fellow reenactor to help restore his GPW. He had all of the parts he needed already purchased so it was a pretty fast restore (took around 4 months) with his help. I am now working on a 43 MB for a friend.
More photos of the jeep and My reenacting unit (Able company, 502nd PIR, 101st Airborne) at our facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/#!/ablecompany502pir)”
UPDATE: Mark pointed out that Jalopnik has updated the pictures shown below with background information about how why the “Chuck Norris of the Middle East” built the world’s biggest jeep.
(Originally Published 04/10/2010) Thanks to Rich for finding this information on Jalopnik! We saw an early pic regarding this jeep, but here’s the final product. Note the other large 4x4s as well. Ahhhh, the life of a sheik .. so much money, so little time!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
“1942 Ford GPW Script Jeep. Body and Frame matching numbers. It is gpw 25044. Engine is from an MB Jeep. Brought back from CA. Runs and drives. Brakes work. Original body, frame, windshield and combat rims. Over 3k in new parts. Jeep is not pristine. It is combat class. needs wiring harness. Asking 10k or BRO. Has clean MA title”
This will need some body work, but there seems to be some value.
“1960 Willys CJ3B with original drive train which runs excellent. I had driven it onto the tow bed upon purchase. I have not started the vehicle in over a year. TUB floors are rusted. Front Fenders, Hood, Grill are restorable. Tub can also be restored if you have the time otherwise you can pick one up from Willys Overland in TOLEDO. Purchased it for restoration from a very well known Willys MB restorer in Wisconsin who indicated that all the jeep needs is body work and ofcourse cleanup and paing to the chassis and engine and nothing else. I do not have the time with 2 toddlers in the house. Asking price is 1200.00 Firm.”
http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/2938858764.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $275 and then was quickly sold.
This looks like a later model Bobcat body to me. I owned one for a short while similar to this with the very wide lip around the rear of the body.
“fiberglass flat fender jeep body cj2 or cj3a exta right fender no hood.”
There is some value here, but not alot.
“1948 CJ2A. Body is in rough shape. No engine. Axles and trans original. Has an adapter for a small block chevy.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2936475202.html
This might be worth a look.
“Body near complete has some rust in the floor have the fenders and the hood and some other parts. Make an offe. has a title. call Ken 861-7724”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/2940419238.html
This is a project or parts jeep.
“1960 willys jeep CJ6, motor seized, needs floor spare parts are available. phone calls only 900.00 obo Vern 989-588-9253”
http://centralmich.craigslist.org/cto/2941538677.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
It runs and drives.
“1946 willys CJ-2A, original column shift, It runs & drives, strong little engine. Body is rough and rusted out in places.. Ramsey 8000lb winch included. Also have lots of spare parts, including another engine and tranny, grilles, differentials, wheels, frames, you name it, i probably have it if its for a Willys. would like to make a package deal for a fair price. engine, tranny/transfer case and drivetrain are worth at least, or more than the asking price, check ebay and you will agree.
$ 1,200.00 cash or best offer for jeep ONLY, with extra parts for sale if you want to deal, im sure we can make a deal thats attractive and fair. I will consider delivery within 75 miles if we make a deal on jeep and some of the extras.”
This looks like a project.
“Original Jeep, (except seats) Great condition, Please call for any other info. Make reasonable offer. pictures on request. 414-807-2144”
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/2942253374.html
There’s some value here.
“I’m listing this 40s or 50s Willys Jeep Pickup for a friend if interested give him a call at 480-0659 and the two of you can work out the price. I believe it has it’s running gear but it’s not running.”
http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/2942741154.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.
This appears to need work.
“1947 Jeep Willys CJ2-A. Partially restored, new guages, original L-Head motor, tow bar. Ran when I parked it, won’t take much to get it going. Have all the chrome for headlights. ”
This truck has an unusual wood side. Lots of pictures of it.
“For sale is my ’51 Willys truck. Body and mechanics are all original. Tires and wheels obviously not. Tailgate and hinges were purchased separately, but both are ’51 model parts. Runs and starts great. Surface rust in bed, rear bumper, and passenger door. Rusted through in front right wheel well. Pictures speak for themselves. Great looking and running 61-year-old truck. Bought two years ago as project truck, but it’s taking up too much room in my garage. Clear Kansas title.
Price: $4,500
Location: Kansas
Please contact Kevin at:
Phone: (785) 554-6990
or email: e_kg@me.com”
http://www.jeeptruck.com/sale/salebd/adb140/adb140.html
No pics provided.
“I have a 1946 CJ jeep willys. It is comletely dimantled. I have a good frame, front and rear axles with new rancho springs, original motor, body (rough to say the least), front windshield and frame, military grade transmission and transfercase, drive shafts, etc, etc
If it doesn’t sell in a timely manner it is going to the scrap yard!
Any questions call 636-667-3737.”
It runs and has nice rims. It’s got the hunting rear seat. It seems like a decent rig for the price. Not sure why it would have a flathead though.
“60’s jeep no title runs good, flathead4 3speed granny gear 33 inch swampers call Lenny (239)243-5296 or text”
http://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/2943845109.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.
This has some customizations.
“53 willys 350 motor 36″ swampers runs and drives. Has some new things… Starter, belts, oil and filter, fuel filter and line newer seats, top and doors. No tiltle bigger axles rear locker ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1450.
“1953 cj3b jeep project…complete except seats…solid frame + body….motor not running but all there…no pics”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900.
(05/27/2011) “1961 JEEP FC170 Dually. Ex-fire pumper truck, converted to IHC V-8. Runs excellent, 4X4 works. All new brakes & mechanicals. Too many projects, this one must go. Your chance to own a cool rare truck! $5,900.00 ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7800
(04/01/2012) This looks nice. It has an unusual headlight setup.
“1951 willys , chevy 283 auto, chevy front and rear, can drive anywhere w/no problems, asking $9,400 trades considered.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
(10/14/2012) These don’t pop up every day.
“Monroe 3 point hitch in good shape fits a willys jeep. has tank control and link rods with angle adjuster. pump for engine is missing. all mounting brackets are good no broken ones. needs rebuild of course. NO PTO for the rear!
1200.00 or best offer . would trade for any old motorcycle. willing to trade for something else of value what do you have?? well not just any old motorcycle. One that runs.”
After fourteen hours on the road yesterday, through sun, wind, snow, rain, fog, and nightfall, Ann and I returned safely to Pasco. Between the scenery of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona, the FC Roundup, and camping with my kids, and 3200 miles of driving, there was plenty of adventure and fun. I even went 48 hours without internet connectivity! Yes, it is still possible to escape the internet (if you have ATT — Ann (Verizon) and my daughter Kasia (Sprint) both had connectivity).
Speaking of my daughter, it was her 16th birthday April 2. It is safe to say that her birthday evening was NOTHING like the My Super Sweet 16 over-the-top birthday parties on MTV. The main reason for that is because I’m her dad and I’m horrible at putting together parites. However, she took her ‘party’ in style as we celebrated at the Howard Johnson in St. George (the winds that night were to gusty to camp). No doubt it will be memorable for her.
Regular updates return this evening.
Here’s Kasia’s Cake:
Here’s me, Karson (to my left), Colter (to my right), and, in the seat of honor, Kasia:
UPDATE: More pics added to ad.
(03/30/2012) This looks like a great find!
“So many of you wanted more pictures or the 1947 CJ2 , I have Dail up so this is the best I could do, I had a jeep man come by he said he thought is was a 1949, I bought it for a 1947, I dont want to miss lead anyone. some rust in floor pan look real minor to me, frame will clean up, all gauges looks good. some have ask about a title a 1947 or 1949 dont have a title as far as I know, it is not the military one, God bless!”
http://bham.craigslist.org/pts/2943680678.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
(01/31/2012) Lots of updates to this flattie.
“frame off custom suspension all new front and rear diff 456 with lockers small block chev
too many things to list call for info.”
FEATURED JUNE 2010
As promised yesterday, here are images of Claus’ Brother’s CJ-2A. Really great work!!
Claus writes, “I also promised you my brother’s nut and bolt restoration of his late 1947 CJ2a. Both of us are very fond of these vehicles – a passion that developed from a simple photograph of a CJ2a that my grandfather had on his farm in the early 1950’s (Photo attached). As we grew older our quest started and we both started searching to only find the right vehicle some 12 years later.
Parts are always a problem as they are not readily available in South Africa. The majority of parts are refurbished originals – although 60 years old, these are usually still more durable than any reproduction parts you can buy these days. When we didn’t have the right parts, we were always very happy to order from Walck’s in the US.
I am not going to give a description of the restoration – I believe the pictures speak for themselves. Perhaps it must just be mentioned that he is a bit of a perfectionist. As you look at the chassis note the nickel plated parts ….“bling” … they were purposely not painted. All elements that could get damaged by brake fluid or a wrench have been plated. The only other thing that is not quite standard is the positioning of the spare wheel. He liked the view of a complete wheel arch and the thought of a wheel’s weight on the body was a bit daunting to him, hence he opted for a M38 style spare wheel mount. He has gone through great efforts to save the body – again body parts are not available and having to ship these to Africa would have cost a fortune. So this is the best he could do with the limited access to parts.”
Below is the front housing assemply:
Here’s the rear assembly:
Here’s the chassis assembled:
Here’s a closeup of the front assembled:
See many more pics here by clicking the link below ….