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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.
Unclear if it runs or not.
“I have a CJ-2A Jeep which I think was built in 1942 – 1945? I’m selling this for my father. As you can see there’s a fair amount of rust in the body so it’s maybe a good vehicle for parts. The engine looks to be a 4 cylinder and it has a manual transmission. No current registration but a bill of sale will be provided at the time of sale”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
“1946 is the first year Willys manufactured the civilian jeep. Over 65 years young. Why not own a piece of history? Classic cars grow in value every year. This jeep was used as a gentleman’s grove jeep for many years.
Areas in the floor boards can use some welding repair, overall good condition. Jeep is titled and insured for street use. Runs great. Transfer, gear box, hubs operate perfectly. Spare tire / same as the 4 on the jeep. Spare parts include steering worm and pinion, new oil filter, rear shocks, new in box. Seats covered in green leather and seat belts added. New brakes, including all cylinders and hoses. Serviced September, 2010 ($1,600.00), bill available for inspection. Used little since. Garaged. Needs speedo cable. Amp wires reversed shows neg (-) instead of pos. (+)”
UPDATE: Steve notes this is a scam and this sold a few months ago. He also notes that LSD-30 was a Navy ship and the LSD stands for Landing Ship, Dock.
The price is a bit high. I think the description explains a lot.
“Need to sale to buy my jeeps”
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/2589095463.html
UPDATE: The price has dropped to $7500
(06/28/2011) This is an unusual FC.
“4 x 4 flathead 6, brand new fuel pump, new brake lines and gas line. Has snowplow; plowed snow on farm last winter. Has good tires with extra wheels and tire chains; also extra radiator. Previous owner used on farm and was kept in barn; body solid and runs smooth. Speedometer shows 32,000 miles. Previous owner has passed away; wife said motor was rebuilt. A rare and collectible vehicle…please call John 724-664-3614 Truck is located in PA about 40 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/2580962561.html
No pics provided. Maybe sometime can use this.
“SJ3-A F Head Jeep engine setup for sandblasting. I have almost a grand in it. Many new parts.
My loss, Your gain. 500.00 firm 812-719-2438 Gary”
This looks like a nice rig.
“1950 Jeep Willeys: original 4cyl pan-head engine that runs great, newer tires and rims, all fiberglass body that won’t rust, new vinyl top and doors, garaged year round, 4×4 with high and low gearing. SO, WHY AM I GETTING RID OF IT….?????????? I am a medical consultant and I travel a lot and don’t have the time to use it or show it off anymore—I will miss it very much!!!!! 812-219-5883”
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/2589354149.html
The price seems a bit high for a project, but the story sounds intriguing.
“needs restoration
i have an 1943 willys jeep from ww2
i brought it back from verviers,belgium
all the engine and body parts original
it mounts a 50cal machine gun which i have in parts
its an military jeep and has seen action.
it has bullet holes in it.
call me george 754 204 4406”
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/2589675480.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8,500.
(09/05/2011) This looks solid.
“This is a 1945 Willys cj2a. It is in great shape for its age. It has all the good up grades.
Steering box and colum, brakes, seats, gauges, suspension, tires, etc… Everything works.
Original 4 cylnder flathead motor that runs great. There are only so many of these left today.
Selling this fun eye catching collectable for $10,000.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200
(04/18/2010) “Body in ok shape rear replace and extended with square plate, straight frame, engine was pulled not running, still with jeep, title was lost by previous owner haven’t gone to DMV to replace. Larger project than I anticipated or have time for would just like to recoupe some of the money I payed for it, asking $1,200 o.b.o.”
UPDATE: Was $600. **SOLD**
(07/20/2011) The seller lists this as a ’42, but I”m not sure there is any ’42 here.
“1942 Willys Jeep, 4 Wheel Drive, Original 4 Cylinder Flathead Engine. All Running Gear, Original Extra Engine & Transmission, Extra Complete Front & Rear Running Gear. Has Not Been Started in Years.”
UPDATE: Laundry, lunch, done .. now for updates.
(from Thursday ) I went jeeping in a ford mustang for a couple days and got stuck on a faraway island with only canadian wireless. It turns out those crazy canadians dont want to share their wireless cheaply. We are talking dollars a minute in international charges. So, while i love you all, i dont love you that much 🙂
Even in this remote, faraway place, my intrepid jeep instincts didnt fail me. I spotted gpw #4484 (or thereabouts) housed in a glass paned garage no less at a house for sale. No one was home so we let ourselves in to take some pics. It even has an interesting winshield mod.
I will return to the real world late tonight with some updates and pics of the gpw i found.
A reader plans to buy a CJ-3A body kit for his 1949 CJ-3A. He was leaning towards either Morris 4×4 Center or Willys Overland. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience with a full body kit purchase?
Warren forward this fun link. Click on the pic.
According to the website that holds the panorama, “This is image was taken in Circasia Quindio Colombia. Its the place where the cattle is sold every weekend. It is also a place where all the farm people go and sell vegetables and meat. The Fire Department is located there. The jeeps are the famous Willys that take people into the mountain to work their farming.”
UPDATE: Brandon visited this museum recently and files the following notes, “The museum’s collection includes Ford GP #1, Bantam BRC-40, Willys MA, GPA, slat grille MB, GPW, and M38.”
The Veteran’s Memorial Museum in Huntsville, Alabama, houses three early jeep prototypes.
From the Website, “The Museum displays more than 30 historical military vehicles from World War I to the present, as well as tableaus, artifacts, and other memorabilia dating back to the Revolutionary War. Supporting organizations include the 19th Alabama Infantry, which sponsors exhibits from 18th and 19th Century conflicts, and the 8th Air Force Historical Society, which sponsors a Bomb Group briefing room. Both of these organizations support ‘living history’ presentations at the Museum.”
There appears to be a Bantam BRC 40 in the back, a Ford GP to the far left of the photo, a Willys MA just to the left and another Ford Pygmy to the right. I haven’t found any other info that describes what the museum has. Anybody been to this museum?
Here is a closeup of the Ford Pygmy from the museum site.
In case you plan a trip to North Korea, you won’t have to leave behind your love of Willys, for the War Museum in North Korean Museum has a captured one there. http://www.travelthewholeworld.com/northkorea.html
This appears DJ-3Aish to me. This is probably a mish mash of parts.
“I have a1942 willys for sale or trade.It has a 1958 four cylinder in it that smokes but runs. all the drive train is there and in good working condition also have another motor tranny transfer case and both rearends.lookin to trade for dune buggy quad or ?. let me no what you got or make offer.seven two four 366 9850 texts thanx for looking”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2582636436.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Still a project.
“Rock crawler needs finished….has Atlas 5.0 transfer case T350 trans. Small block chevy PSC full hydralic steering w/quick disconnect steering wheel FOX 2.0 air shocks for the rear BIG HORN 2.0 shocks up front corporate 14 bolt rear Dana 44 front.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This fiberglass body has an unusually short dash. I can’t tell if it came that way or if it was cut.
“Willy’s CJ2A 1948. Fiberglass tub, all tires 99%, newer wheels, Baja lights, new starter switch and master cylinder, tow bar. The brakes need bleed, battery works but needs replaced, and engine is hard mounted. It also has a transmission leak from somewhere. Engine starts easily. Four wheel drive works. The title says 1949 but the VIN is from the 1948 period so I’m not sure what happened there. No VIN tag. Head 648830 engine P31351. from what I can tell its a F-head engine M-38. Block 646228-L-W10ANI-CR-N2.
Willy’s CJ2A 1946 parts jeep. Dualmatic hubs, hood is restorable, gas tank appears to be good, transmission appears to be ok, wheels are restorable, vin tag in place. VIN 79023, tailgate 6988. The engine was already removed whe I got it. I pulled it apart and it appears to be rebuildable. Head 640161 engine J206101. No title for this jeep. Block 641087-L-W7ANI-CR-N2 4-22.
I have described these to the best of my ability. It has been a while since I wrote all these numbers etc down so I hope I got them all correct. If you have questions please ask. I bought these to restore but due to back problems I had to stop.
I have more pictures if interested. All pictures were taken today. I plan to loosely assemble the spare motor with all misc parts bagged and tagged. All is sold as is and final.”
No pics provided, but sounds interesting.
“this is a clean stock jeep it is 4×4 with a wench and hard top ,it also has the front windsheild for no top also. it has no engine .call 360 606-3028 thanks.”
This looks like a good price.
“1946 Willys CJ2A
Recent brake rebuild—-
4 wheel cylinders
Drums turned
New shoes &
Master cylinder
Hubs &
Daily driver, RUNS GOOD
CALL 509-630-7951 ASKING $2500.00”
http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/2582063851.html
Lots and lots of pics of this.
“-Fully Rebuilt 134ci “Hurricane” F Head 4 Cyl Engine
-3 Speed Manual Transmission
-Spicer 18 High/Low 4wd Transfer Case
-Rebuilt Axles with 5:38 Gears
-All New 12V Electrical System
-All New Painless Wiring Harness and Turn Signals
-4 New Military Tires
-Heavy Duty Front and Rear Bumpers
-Fully Redone Original Seats-Full Soft Top and Soft Doors
The body on the Jeep is totally solid and rust free. I have inspected the body and can not find any obvious rust or repair patches whatsoever. The Jeep has lived its life in dry Arizona and Colorado and has always been well cared for. The paint on the Jeep is a Jade Green Metallic, a more classy upgrade from olive drab and looks simply awesome. The Jeep is straight as an arrow and the paint job is very nice. The Jeep has been completely inspected underneath from front to back and is solid as a rock as an western car should be. The bottom of the tub, as well as wheel wells are painted green just like the top. The rubber seals under the hood and windshield are new. Every nut, and bolt was removed before paint, cleaned painted correctly then re-installed. The meticulous level of the restoration is obvious when walking around this CJ. The underside was also nicely redone and all suspension, axles, and floors were nicely sprayed with semi-gloss black.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The engine is frozen.
“For sale is a late 40s CJ2 or CJ3 Willys jeep,
Has steel hardtop and doors.
It was in running condition before i bought it,
When i picked it up i found the pistons were locked up, i pulled the motor, and tore into it.
Has a 6 volt system, somebody put heater hoses through the firewall right where the vin tag use to sit.
I do not have any papers on this one, it can be brought to a DMV for a level 2 inspection , they will get the vin # off of the frame and give you a title.
I have to many vehicles and not enough time.
For $200. I have a Lhead, motor that turns freely, might need a ring job.
The jeep will come will all the parts to make it run,(everything attached to the motor).”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200.
(06/11/2011) This appears to have some good updates.
“1947 CJ2A Jeep Willys for sale. Has Chevy 283, new transmission, rebuilt transfer case, Warn overdrive (for highway driving), new rear main, new oil pan gasket, turned the flywheel, new clutch kit, new fork arm, new U joints, new front wheel cylinders, new rims, rear tire/gas can holder, full roll cage, tow bar. Have new windshield gasket and speedometer cable also. $4200 o.b.o. or may trade for another jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Does not run.
“46 Willys CJ3A with original 4cyl ran when parked several years ago, comes with original tub and windshield, an extra trans and t-case, some front frame damage may need steering gear. $2500 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
Maybe there is some value?
“cj-3b rolling chassis will include the engine 1953 model is first year of this model”
