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UPDATE: Was Make Offer. Status unknown.
It’s a parts jeep.
“I have a 1946 Willys. Body is rough, it’s sitting on a CJ5 frame with wrangler leaf springs/springover axle. Has a decent CJ3a windshield frame and hood. No fenders/ drivetrain or wiring it is a roller.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
This might be a good price.
“cool little jeep… 4×4 works very good, I was told it needs a head gasket and they are easy to replace? $1200 or best offer…”
Lots of mods done to this flattie.
“This is a 1949 CJ2A Jeep Willy’s frame with a fiberglass tub and custom metal flat fender style fenders. Dana 44 front and rear. 5.38 gears with loc right in the front and mini spool in the rear. The Jeep has undergone a full spring over conversion. All Axles are Chrome alloy. Front axle has high steer steering set up with ram assist. 4 wheel disc brakes attached to two corvette 1 inch Wilwood mater cylinders. One controls the front brakes the other controls the rear. This allows brake adjustment to be fine tuned via the master cylinders and summit brake pedal. The rear axle has a custom made track bar. Rear driveline is a CV style, the front is a Tom Woods long slip front driveline. Jeep sits on Mickey Thompson II knock offs with 35 inch Wrangler M/TR tires. Transfer case is a Dana 18 twin stick attached to a newly rebuilt turbo 350 automatic transmission with a B&M stage two shift kit. The engine has maybe 15 hours on it. The motor is a 327 375 HP model out of a 1967 Corvette. Carburetor is a truck avenger. The gas tank is a CJ type moved to the rear of the jeep. The Jeep has a full family cage with intergrated rock rails, including two Beard adult suspension seats and one preteen seat in center rear all seats have 4 point quick release harnesses. Battery shut off switch passenger side floorboard, battery is in rear behind seat, has heater, and warn 8000 pound winch. All interior of the tub has been rolled with Herculiner. Steering column is stainless steel, tilt, with removable steering wheel.
It has conquered every trail at Reider except Outlet Mall. Fun to drive, room for someone up to 6 feet tall to drive or ride shotgun. Email for additional pictures.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2400719912.html
UPDATE: Joe purchased this jeep. Congrats!
This looks good.
“1959 Willys Jeep. with 4 cylinder original engine, 4 wheel drive. Very nice condition, runs great.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
The seller provides a good description of the issues. The underside could use some cleaning.
“1965 CJ5 – rare Tuxedo Park edition with even rarer bench seat, rear side seat cushions, and three speed on the column (works great – and fun!). Tires in great shape. Body very very good, and unmolested. Interior good. Registered in CA with current tags good til Spring 2012. Everywhere you drive it, people give you the thumbs up. Great summer fun.
I purchased this vehicle on Ebay a few months ago. It was listed by the seller as having 29,000 ORIGINAL miles. That might or might not be accurate. Much of the Jeep (it’s very much in original condition) would lead one to believe that mileage – but it cannot be confirmed, and it is not out of the question that the odometer may have been replaced. The seller (who sold it to me) was either unaware of, or failed to disclose, some issues with the Jeep. It required $2,000+ in repairs after it arrived in CA. I’ve had all the work completed by an expert and certified Jeep mechanic and it runs well now. This Jeep needs an owner with time to love it. I love it, but just don’t have the time. Since I purchased it: Complete brake job front and rear – drums, rotors, wheel cylinders. Carb rebuild. New alternator and voltage regulator. Differential service. Transmission and 4-wheel checked. All fluids replaced. All hoses checked (good). All lights now work – signal, brakes, front and rear lights. Compression is excellent: 125, 130, 125, 130.
NEEDS: Wipers not working (all hoses are in place). Gas gauge half-works (enough to keep you out of trouble). Temp gauge doesn’t seem to work. Heater not working. There’s some rust underneath, as this Jeep is a 1965. The floorpans at the front seats look liked they’ve been replaced. The fender wells are amazingly free of rust. The Jeep is its original color, but there has been some touch-up work done) The dashboard is wonderfully unmolested. There’s only a few holes carefully drilled (between the odometer and the left side of the dash). They appear to have been for a mounting bracket. The body is VERY straight and the Jeep looks great for a 1965. Most Jeeps of this era have been so modified, it’s nearly impossible to find one this original. It drives very straight and true. I’ve had other CJ’s. This one tracks very well – better than most.
I am selling it as is. With my purchase price, transporting it to CA, CA registration and $2100.00+ in repairs, I have a lot into this Jeep, but I don’t have the time to love it. The minimum price set on this Jeep is way below what I have into it. It is a very good deal, now.”
UPDATE: Was $5500. **SOLD**
(07/16/2010) My only question is, why park it facing a tree for pics?
“Built 355 Chev. 800 plus hp Sand Dragger – Hill Climber! 1956 Willys flat fender, body and frame. Narrowed and lengthened. All fiberglass body. 4-wheel drive capability, with automatic hubs. 1000 plus CFM, Holly double pumper, Holly fuel pump and fuel regulator with pressure gauge. Custom flowed heads with roller rockers and girdles. Roller lifters and diamond pistons. High volume oil pump with extra deep pan. Power glide, 2-speed trany, with 6500 ratchet stall converter. Trany lock-out micro switch and ratchet shifter. Aluminum radiator with switches for fan, trany fan, water pump, fuel pump, ignition. Locker rear end with new Strange axles. 20.00 – 15 comp. cut paddle tires and Mitchell triple laminated aluminum rims. Sturdy, weighted triangular wheely bar, Mallory tack with rpm limit and shift light. Raced in B-Comp Modified Class! Never used nitrus, Fuel used is C-12. Geared for 100 yds. in 4.5 seconds. This rig is testosterone on steroids!!!! Proven Record of consistency.”
I wouldn’t define this as a ‘resto’ . . .
“1946 Willys CJ2A, original 4 cylinder flathead, new carb, new wiring, new 35 12.50 tires. This is a nice resto. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY! Price is OBO. call for more info 361 six four nine 8826.”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2397831050.html
UPDATE: SOLD. Was listed at $2000. It sold quickly.
This looks in good shape.
“I have owned this jeep for over 20 years, and never drove it. I bought the jeep with a blown engine, and had the transmission and transfer case totally rebuilt, and I also rebuilt the engine starting with the block. I had the block magna-fluxed and found out that one cylender had to be sleeved, so we had it done. New crank, cam shaft, piston and rings, also had the valves done and the head checked and rebuilt. The flywheel was also turned. I put the short block together, and that is where I stopped.
The front part of the frame was sandblasted, but the whole frame was cleaned and painted. The The body was also worked on, any rust was cut out and new metal welded in. There is no body putty on the body, I have photos of the work we did to the body at each step. I have all of the parts painted including all the headlight parts, radiator and shroud. The windshield frame is painted black, and I have the rubber seal for the windshield. Some of the windshield hinge parts have not been painted, but all the parts were sandblasted, and coated with a primer that you can sand to remove any imperfections. The photos show the dust that is on the jeep and seats, but the body and paint are like new. We welded shut all the holes for the soft top snaps and such, I did not plan on installing a roof. This was going to be a sunny day vehicle!
I bought the seats from a parts dealer and had them re-upholstered. The light color you see on the seats is dust, not mold. The seats will clean up perfect.
I have all of the engine parts, and diagrams that I drew so I could remember how to re-install all the wiring. The carb has not been re-built.
I thought about parting this jeep out, but it would be a shame if it were never completed (I was so close!).”
http://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/2398818883.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $800. Eric notes that that winch is a hand crank rather than a PTO driven winch like I originally thought.
(05/09/2011)”complete willys jeep no title asking $1000 call 503 580 4847″
http://portland.craigslist.org/yam/pts/2399203555.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400. Has a Kelly hardtop.
(04/27/2011) This looks pretty stock. Though, there looks like there might have been some body work along the passenger side.
“1948 willys cj2a w plow runs good drives good 4×4 all works. Trade for fishing boat or make offer”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1000.
(04/03/2011) No pics provided. It sounds like a bit of a project.
“1949 willys 4 cyl,needs steering box repaired,all parts in back,was changing it from generator to alternator,needs finished,windshield has been moved forward? has new tires.has pto transfer case,complete besides original windshield frame and tailgate$1000 or offer,may trade.(970)485-2726 Rich”
UPDATE: Was $500. **SOLD**
(05/15/2011) For $500 this might be a good price. I love the “JEEP” marking.
“Own a piece of history! This jeep would make a wonderful project for the guy or gal that likes to restore vehicles. The jeep comes with its original hard top. It has been a long time since anyone tried to start it, and the seats have since been removed. Everything else appears to be there.”
Sebastian wrote me yesterday, telling me he and some buddies made a special trip to visit the Willys Spring 2011 Reunion.
He writes, “Yesterday I went to the Midwest willys reunion in Mason OH. Altough we did not take our jeeps, some members of the Flat Fender Club of Butler went there to see some nice willys. It was a busy day, about 4 hours each way (from Pittsburgh). A very long day as you can imagine, totally worth it as shown in the pictures: http://flatfenderclubofbutler.wordpress.com/ (top post). I thought you may want to take a look.”
Here’s a couple of his images. See all of them at the link above.
A reader and his son have been restoring a CJ-2A and have mocked up their own .30 cal gun. They shared the below pic with me. Thanks!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It runs and drives. It likely has the wrong engine, but looks like a good price.
“1942 Willys MB Military Jeep. F 134 engine, T-84 transmission, Dana 23-2 rear differential, Dana 25 front differential. Engine runs, brakes in working order, lights and wipers in working order. transmission needs rebuilt. New seats front and rear, new military gas tank, new shocks and good tires.”
UPDATE: Was $6500. **SOLD**
This looks like a solid price.
“1951 Willy Jeepster. $6500. “Lil Red” original condition, very good shape. Only serious offers please.”
This appears pretty solid, though the windshield is funky. There is no description. Auction will be held on June 11th at 8am?
View the jeep lot selection info here
There appears to be value here.
“1948 willys cj2a classic jeep needs work hasnt run in a few years this jeep is compleat l134 flat head 4 motor 12 volt converision great project minimal rust Matt 303 888 8948”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/2396361824.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown**
These are the Formula Desert Dog Xtra tires. Very rare. I think they are historically cool, but it doesn’t look like there’s all that much tread. See an ad for the tires at the bottom of this link.
“J78-15
8″ rims and 9″ tread
5 hole wheels
a little weather cracked but still ok tread
$60 for all 4 of them or just $15 each
came off a 1953 Willys truck.”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
Brian spotted this ad. There are several different ice cream trucks this owner is selling.
“Great way to make money this summer, be the coolest guy at the car shows and cruises.
I started with a single bike and now have a whole bunch of carts, bikes, and trucks. I don’t use them all, so I’m selling off the extra ones.
1960 Ford based closed cab, cold plate freezer, complete, doesn’t run, needs to be restored. $3200.
1964 Jeep Willys Fleetvan , this is the second generation postal jeep they made. Right Hand Drive, runs good, nice body, could use some work. $3800.
1992 Westward Go-4 Interceptor , 1 of 12 built, little 3 wheel mini truck, Ford drivetrain, about 40MPG, Original Custom Ice box on back. Needs some work. $6500.
1963 Ford open cab, cold plate freezer, southern truck, original music box, needs some restoration. $7900.
1957 International , Probably last one still around, cold plate freezer, restored years ago, needs fresh gas, carb rebuild and brakes gone through from sitting. $19500.
I also have some carts, moped and a bike I’m selling
1995 Tomos Targa Ice Cream Moped. Only 340 Original Miles, cold plate freezer, about 40 MPG, Nichols music box, umbrella and bell. $3500
Newer Ice Cream Bike ( Bicycle, Tricycle, Trike) lots of custom features, bike rack, rear baskets, menu boards, umbrella, bells, custom cart skirt, napkin holder. $1200
Hackney Ice Cream Carts. Cold Plates $650 for a Small one, $950 for a Large one.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
Owned by same owner for 39 years.
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A – $2200
1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A
¼ ton 4 wheel drive
1964 Buick v6 235cu runs
Lockout hubs
All original axle, trans
Some rust”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000
(02/02/2011) Includes spare engine.
“F134 Hurricane I4 – 134.2 CID (2,199 cc) engine, plus a spare engine. Snow plow with 12V hydraulic pump. Straight frame. Good glass. Cab metal is pretty good. Bed metal not so good. Ran when I bought it a few years ago. Needs restoration. Buyer pick up. Locate in NW CT, 7mi. South of MA/CT border and l0 miles East of NY/CT border.”
http://nwct.craigslist.org/cto/2394808300.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.
This could use more floor.
“!946 Willys jeep. This jeep was running fine when parked a few years ago. Needs new body or this one repaired. Mostly original. Motor and stock running gear is all here.”
This is a nice looking woody with some updates.
“up for sale is a 1956 jeep willys wagon woody runs and drives but clutch is weak
has V8 engine manual trasmission look at photos if interested call Rob 806 640 4226”
http://amarillo.craigslist.org/cto/2396686542.html
This has a variety of updates.
“Verry rare. 54 Willys. Tilt wheel, Rack-n-piñon steering, lowered, 39 teardrop taillights, custom hood,15in. baby moon rims with new cobra gts tires, hurst shifter, 302 motor with cam, edelbrock carb, electric fan, switched over to 12v system, header’s with duel exhaust, no rust California car, power disk breaks in front, 8in rear end, Holley valve covers, dyna. Mat sound prof, one of a kind ready for paint. With many extras. Call Scott at 209-947-4280”
http://merced.craigslist.org/cto/2396697680.html
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