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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(07/21/2011) This looks like a good price. I suspect the engine has been swapped out.
“Runs Great! Low Original Miles! Grandparent’s were Original Owners Miles are so low because they drove it in Evergreen Rodeo Parade! Can four wheel drive better that New Jeeps! Come see it at 80th & Sheridan area! Sorry pictures of it aren’t very flattering because it has been shop stored & was dusty!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
(10/08/2010) “1954 Willys CJ-3b runs great and in good shape, Chevy 350, 4 speed manual trans, Full roll cage and soft top, Autometer gauges, 9000# Warn winch w/ reciever kit, Locked Dana 44’s front and rear w/ 4:56 gear, Warn overdrive, Will trade for a side by side, or sell for 5500 OBO”
UPDATE: Last price was $1000. It sold.
The Parkette fiberglass body is an extreme rare, well made body. One of the best things about this body is that a CJ-3A windshield will properly fit it, unlike the fiberglass Bobcat body. During the 1970s, a friend of mine bought a Bobcat body, prepped it, and painted it. When he stuck on the windshield he discovered the cowl was too flat to properly seat the windshield to the cowl. To say he was angry was an understatement, because he felt he was mislead by the promises the manufacturer made.
So, after talking with the Parkette body manufacturer and getting assurances that the measurements were more accurate, he bought the body and has been happy about it ever since.
The body shownn below has had it’s rear wheel wells cut a bit. It’s got a good looking rollcage that has been attached to the frame. If this has been available when I was building biscuit, I would have started right here.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400.
(07/19/2011) The body looks pretty good.
“1958 Willy’s with matching numbers. Ready for a restoration. Motor is in the shop waiting to be picked up.”
Kevin created several good videos of a farm jeep in its natural habitat. Thanks for doing that Kevin!
1954 CJ3B with Monroe Lift , pulling a Ford 2-12 bottom plow:
1954 Cj3B farm jeep field disking demonstration at North Central Minnesota:
One resourceful Mitsubishi owner decided his jeep would work just fine as a crane after reading about the specs in All American Wonder Vol. III in the M-38A1 Section.
UPDATE: Was $3500. **SOLD**
This doesn’t run. It might be a VEC. I think it might be a column shift.
“I have a 1944 willys jeep for sale 3500.00 or best offer. It has a new battery, original top, wheels, engine, and the original owners manual. Just bought a battery for it. The engine turns, but i did not try to turn it over because it needs work, just wanted to make sure it wasnt frozen. There is some rust on it, and it does need work. Would very much like to sell it to someone who has the time to restore this.”
UPDATE: Was $3900. **SOLD**
This looks solid.
“1949 Willys Jeep, 4wd with hi/low transmission. Excellant tires and wheels, new battery, runs great and is always garaged. Has nice seats and a removable soft top. New paint and tune up last year. An excellant buy, far below actual value. I don’t drive it much and need the garage space for winter.”
This looks like a well built rig. If the body is stretched, it isn’t obvious. The front fenders and hood might have been stretched though.
“1957 jeep willys, 500 hp small block, stand alone fuel injection (fully tunable) Malote streched custom body, built c5 with lowered planetary gears, dana 300 low gear transfer case, dana 44 front and rear custom built with detroit lockers and 4.27 gears, cv driveshafts by tri county, disc brakes front and rear, custom paitnt, custom fuel cell, custom guages, this has been a complete build and is turn key ready to go play, need nothing othe that a new home, make offer or trade nine 0 nine 2six2 0706 call with cash text with trades”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2550912105.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
This has an unusual striping motif. The last tags were in 1981, so I suspect the miles on the engine are pretty low.
“48 flat fender willys w/ roll bar and a 283 small block, new rear seal, new upholstered black leather seats. has canvas top and doors but is in fair condtion. drop down winshield, new battery, and all the lights work too…. tires are good but could use new ones in the future, its not a daily driver but it will climb a tree….. the last tags r from 1981, have clear title….it runs killer and has lots of power.”
UPDATE: Eagle Eyed Bob recognized this as a CJV-35/U rather than a CJ-3A. **SOLD**
This is supposed to have no rust.
“I had this listed as a 1951 cj 3a. A guy from New York called me and informed me of what I really have. It’s a 1950 Willys CJV-35, and it is for sale. Since it is so rare, I have increased the price to $5500. There were only 1000 of these made in 1950. Check it out on the internet. I am not kidding All original. Flat head 4 cyl, 3 speed tranny, 2 speed transfer case. At one time this vehicle was green. Then some one painted it an ugly salmon color. I have removed a bit of the paint (a mistake), and in places it comes off easily. In other places it is on there pretty good. It runs great and has no rust, no kidding. The tool box under the pasenger seat is solid, as are the floor boards and the floor under the rubber mat in the back. It comes with a roll bar and high back bucket seats and a tow bar. I took these three items off the vehicle, for they are not stock equipment. It has a heater that works. Unfortunately, someone put an AM radio in the dash ( a really dumb move in my opinion), but they did an ok job of it and it works. ‘.”
Also, it is still 6 volt, and it has the plates on the dash from the Willys Overland Corporation. They’re pretty cool. Come check it out.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800. Paul pointed out the tub is M-38.
(07/20/2011) The jeep looks good, but the pics kinds of bend and warp it.
“1952 Willys Jeep. $3000 FIRM”
John dropped me a note today, pointing me over to the Hemmings Blog. Daniel Strohl landed a nice gem of a jeep story. The “Junior Jeep” lightweight jeep is alive, well and restored in Michigan. Read all the details at the Hemming Blog. Review the information on lightweight jeeps I have found strew across the web.
UPDATE: You can view more cartoons here.
Paul discovered this gem in his crawlspace.
Paul writes, “I was digging around in the crawlspace today searching for some long lost item when I discovered a thin book with GI cartoons from WW2. The book’s by Milton Caniff (it was published in 1945) and features 112 GI comic strips drawn by Mr. Caniff and supplied weekly to military newspapers for the enjoyment of all branches of the service. I really enjoyed the attached Jeep comic and I thought you would also. After all, who hasn’t believed (at one time or another) the Jeep is more than a mere machine and is alive and aware of the tasks we ask it to perform? I can recall many times I’ve coaxed and pleaded with my Jeep to “Please get me thru this mud bog” or the always popular “Please, please start” on those frigid winter mornings [ed note: I am familiar with that coaxing]. Over the years I’ve talked, yelled, pleaded and praised my Jeep while it took me where I wanted (but not necessarily needed) to go.”
At the Bantam Festival Gerald took a picture of a CJ-3A(?) with an unusual Bezel. Steve contacted me today with a similar Bezel on his CJ-3B. So far, no one has produced any history regarding these. Anyone know anything about them?
Steve’s Bezel:
Gerald’s Image:
This was at the FC Get Together. It is a beautiful Jeep.
“Lightly Customized ~ A pretty truck for Sunday drives or local shows.
Re-restored (May 2011)
Original Hurricane 4-cylinder Engine (Runs Great!)
New Clutch Assembly (Plate, Assembly, Bearing, etc.)
New Rebuilt 3-Speed Transmission
2011 Re-restore included:
New Red/White Paint (Int & Ext)
New Powdercoated (Rear Bumper, Wheels, Doghouse, etc.)
New Rhino Liner Cab Floor
Re-Chromed Front Bumper and Emblems
New Oak Bed with Polished “Speed Bump” Trim
New Upholstery (Seats, Kick Panels, Door Panels)
New Headliner
New Weatherstripping
New Window Rubber
Over $26,000 invested – Asking $18,000 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
This has some solid lettering Dogs. It sure looks like a racer from the 80s maybe.
“This is a project rig. It does not run. I don’t know what kind of shape the drive train is in. I found it in a field. I was told it used to be raced and the axles are welded up. I due have a title for it. I can’t remember the year at the moment but 46′ sticks in my head. I was going to build a wheeler out of it but I have no time or money. I’d like to see $800 but feel free to make an offer. I can send more pics. It’s currently in storage in Othello but I live in tri-cities.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.
The old solid rims appear in good condition.
“a 1949 willys jeep has a 305 chevy engine in it that is siezed. I have another 305 that I guarantie runs good to go with it also has canvas top”
UPDATE: **SOLD** No price listed.
This has 3 data tags and I think is a column shift. It also looks like there are or may have been tool indents on the driver’s side.
“For Sale: 1941? Willy Jeep”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This appears solid. The gauges and bumper have been updated.
“1948 CJ2-A Willys Jeep. Good condition. Original drivetrain and 134 ci L-head. Recovered seats. Replaced brakes, fuel pump and battery. Starts and runs good.”
It’s a project.
“Partially Restored – Ready for you to complete!
Has new Metal Body in prime (Includes Body Tub, Fenders, Grille, Windshield Frame, Tailgate.) Body not bolted on yet for painting purposes. Rolling Chassis has new springs, new shocks, new brakes, new master and wheel cylinders, 5 new correct rims with correct tires. Too many NOS parts to list — several boxes of parts. Everything except radiator should be there to complete re-assembly, but not guaranteed. Engine was running great when last started – no smoking but has not been started for several years now. New Soft Top and Frame, but may possibly be dry rotted. Correct old seat frames (need restoring). Have owner’s manual and repair manuals. $3000.00 -Cash or Certified Check Only. Has been and is kept in garage. (The 4th picture is what it looked like when it was on the road). Contact 717-467-5045.”
http://york.craigslist.org/cto/2547039503.html
No pics provided.
“1947 JEEP WITH ORIGINAL HARD TOP, SNOW PLOW , AND 2 SETS OF TIRES AND WHEELS $2900 OB
810-941-9580.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
(09/30/2009) Here’s a nice looking CJ-3A. It’s got an unusual cage.
“This is a 1949 Willys CJ3A with a rebuilt F-Head motor (not a flat head) out of a 1956 CJ3B. T90 3 speed and a Dana 18 Transfer Case. Dana 27 Front End and a Dana 44 Rear (welded for a locker) 5.38 gears. Custom 6 point Roll Cage out of 1.5″ DOM tubing. New Best Top Soft Top and Doors plus a Bikini Top …. Turn key and ready for a weekend in the woods!! The only thing that could be done is a new carborator because the 60 year old one leaks a little. Wanted to put the $100 upgrade solex carborator in it but just don’t have the time. Also, there is some rust in the bottom of the tub but again, not bad for the year.”
It runs and drives, but needs some help.
“for sale as is …runs and drives but the breaks are weak will need trailer because tires are old and aren’t holding air. i can be reached at 4174996801 thanks for your time…”
http://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/2547067670.html
No pics provided.
“1946 Willys Jeep – Runs great drives good. Needs some body work but would be an easy restore project. 1750 obo Will load pics soon or can email them”
