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UPDATE: Was $200. **Status Unknown**
Looks like a parts vehicle.
“1946 willys cj2a. NO engine, transmittion, transfer case, or title… Parts only… $200.00.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
This looks like a good price.
“1954 WILLYS HIGH HOOD 4 CYL 4X4 FOR SALE. 3 SPEED TRANSMISSION RUNS AND DRIVES PERFECT. BODY IN GOOD CONDITION, AS IS! HAVE ORIGINAL SERVICE MANUAL AND WAS BOUGHT FROM OWNER WHO HAD IT FOR THE LAST 21 YEARS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000
“Priced to sell today! Almost 100% original parts. Great shape, attention getter. New windows, top. Hidden Alpine system for Golden Oldies.”
I can’t quite tell if there’s much rust or not, but it runs and drives.
“Jeep runs and drives good. Has straight 6 engine with 3 speed manual transmission. 4×4 work. Has original owner manual. Does not look so good (see pics). Price is $1500
573 359 4321 (no calls after 9 pm please). Thanks”
http://jacksontn.craigslist.org/cto/2405536133.html
No pics provided.
“i have a willy runs and drives 6 cyder call tom 609 294 1000”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7200
(08/16/2010) Nice old school jeep build. It looks well put together with an unusual paint job.
“1947 Willy’s Jeep. Great condition with very low miles. V8 350 small block. Extra hood that matches the striping is included. Many many additional jeep parts available. Make offer.”
http://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/2401592107.html
Brian has this frame for sale and really doesn’t want it to go to waste, but needs to have it moved by Monday.
“I have this frame,it is the frame only(no wheels or axles).I believe it is to a 1942 MB.It is for sure a MB though.It is in pretty good shape from the front bumper to the machine gun mount cross member,has no motor mounts.It was converted to an agrijeep,and the back end is pretty bent and farm welded.Good horns on the front.It needs to go,I have a call in to the wrecker,and is going for scrap tuesday(100$).Any offer over 50$ takes it,must be gone by monday,and I dont care if they use a sawzall, in my driveway to cut it in half as long as they take it all. Thanks Brian 509-460-2577”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. This sold in 2011 on craigslist for $4500.
(06/25/2010) “For 64 years old this Willys is is nice shape , it starts right up, (even after sitting all winter) runs very good, I really dont know much about it. It appears to be original, but I am not a expert. Willys flat head 4 cyl, 3 speed trans on the floor, 4 wheel drive work good, both low and high range, idles good, good down the road fine, I just drove it to town today, the transmission shifts smoothly no shimmies or wobbles.. The windshield has been separated from the body, this will need some work to reattach.(or replace)Includes a aftermarket top and doors, ( the top has mouse holes chewed in them, it would need a new soft top, but this one is included if you want it., The battery is 12 volt and it held a charge all winter, ( it does need a new battery hold down). Serial number is 67874.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000
(07/19/2010) “Up for sale is a 1942 Army Jeep. (MB – Buit by Ford Motor Company) The jeep runs and drives like new. If you respond to this ad using e-mail YOU MUST LEAVE YOUR PHONE NUMBER SO I CAN CONTACT YOU. Iwill not respond using e-mail.”
UPDATE: Price bumped to $1800.
(05/17/2011) This looks great for the price, though this appears to be a M-38A1 body on an earlier frame.
“1951 Willy’s M38 A1 Jeep for sale. Runs and drives. New snow tires so can be driven or towed. New Solex carburetor. Have a few spare parts including original air cleaner. Have not found any rust in body except in rear deck by rear seat. I believe a previous owner has done the body work as the body is straight and clean. Stock gauges in-op. Transmission, transfer case and differentials are tight. Over the last three years I have taken it on a half dozen 40 mile back road trips with no problem
See photo’s here. http://s571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/riverdancer_photos/M38%20A1/
Call 208-628-2767 (mornings or evenings) $1800 or make offer.”
http://lewiston.craigslist.org/cto/2405583619.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,500
This has a variety of mods including Hudson steering and looks nice. However, I disagree that these are “selling for $15,000 – $30,000 in many auctions and online”.
“YOU ARE LOOKING AT A BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED (FRAME OFF) 1953 CJ3B Willys. I purchased the Jeep on June 1, 1971 and have had it in restoration and garaged ever since. The engine is a 1960’S Buick V6 THAT HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REBUILT. The jeep has Hudson Steering, Cutlass hubS, Dual headers and side pipes. THE Taillight CAME OFF OF A 1965 Ford Mustang, BEAUTIFUL Chrome custom dash. Total restoration.
THE CAR COMES COMPLETE WITH:
Half Moon hubs and chrome wheels.
Leather High Back front seats.
All Steward-Warner gauges operational including tachometer.
Candy apple red metal fleck custom paint job.
NEW Carpeted interior.
Runs AMAZAING.
Multiple gears sets. (three speed transmission, Hi Lo range, overdrive)
Updated as of June, 2010 WITH:
New battery
Oil filter
Spark plugs
Rebuild carburetor
Alignment
Oil change
Tune up
Detail
PLEASE SEE BELOW AS I HAVE BROKEN DOWN EVERY ASPECT OF THE VEHICLE IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION. I HAVE DONE MY BEST TO DESCRIBE THE VEHICLE AS IT LOOKS AND RUNS TODAY BUT IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL THE PHONE NUMBER LISTED BELOW.
EXTERIOR: THE EXTERIOR OF THE JEEP IS A 9/10. THE PAINT LOOKS GREAT. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REDONE OR REFURBISHED ON THE VEHICLE. ALL THE GLASS IS PERFECT. THE TIRES ARE 95% AND LOOK NEW. THE WHEELS ARE HALF MOON CHROME AND ARE NEW AS WELL. SEE ATTACHED PICTURES FOR MORE DETAIL, THIS IS AN AMAZING JEEP.
THE INTERIOR OF THIS VEHICLE IS A 9/10. THE SEAT, HEADLINER AND DOOR PANELS AND CARPET KIT ARE ALL NEW AND LOOK GREAT. IT ALL LOOKS AMAZING, SEE FOR YOURSELF.
MECHANICALLY THE TRUCK IS IN GREAT SHAPE. THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY REBUILT DURING THE RESTORATION.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900
(11/02/2010) This is a nice looking rig.
“41 Willys, corvette 283, mucie 4spd, warn over drive, boxed frame, custom front end, Howe power steering, gm tilt column, master craft seats, dual batteries new BFG’s original mag wheels, new posi in the rear, a real head turner,”
Mark from sellajeep.com forwarded a story he posted on his website. Here’s a short excerpt below. Drop by his website to read the entire story and see all the pics.
“The wagon was a whole different story. The thing was shot. I parted it out keeping the window trim, regulators, dash, and steering wheel, anything I might need in the future. The title said it was a 49. I couldn’t let it go because along the line I picked up a 47 Willy’s pickup.
The wagon was simply too far gone except that front end. A tree had landed right on the hood. That was the only real issue with the clip. After sitting in my barn with lots of thinking fluid, my friend suggested turning it into a BBQ grill like what they did on that movie “Gone in 60 Seconds”. Remember at the end of the movie, they are grilling in the back of an old car? Anyway, that sealed the deal.”
Bob spotted this unusual project on the web. I had meant to publish it many months ago, but I seem to have forgotten to do that. I only have this one image.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer
“1942 Willys Jeep – original gas tanks, seats, and glass!
Winch on front.
Does not run right now, but it did about 10 years ago.
Willing to look at offers, but not willing to give it away.
This would be a great project vehicle, and you would have something great when you are done!
Email with your offer and I’ll get back to you if we will consider it.
Thanks.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1600.
Jesse is selling a flatbed FC-170.
“This is an original 1961 FC-170, 226 / T-90 / D 18, 3/4 ton Flatbed, it has the overload spring pack, Previous Owner installed a sheet metal floor over the bed.
This truck has been in my shop area, since 2003, it was being daily driven and used for farming, until 1990, in Southern, AZ. I drove it up and off of my trailer, and drove it a little around here. It was popping out of gear, so I had the trans rebuilt, the radiator was leaking, it was repaired. It is not currently running. It is a good starting project, it is not pretty, brushed on house paint and needs some body work and some flat glass. It is fairly complete, it even has a good windshield. The best part is it is inexpensive. $1750.
We needed to use the gantry, so we pulled it out to clean up my shop area.
This is what we are doing on it now, the upright pipes on the bed have been removed from the bed, the drivers floor needed to be repaired, and has been welded in, the back of the bed had rust on it and the side rails, it has been repaired and reinforced.
For more details contact me. M-677jeep@cs.com”
View more images and info here
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
It’s rough. It’s also later CJ-3B, as it has the large speedometer.
“My dad has a 1951 CJ3B. Its a work in progress. It has a ’79 Buick V6 motor. Military PTO winch on the front, shaft driven. There are 7 16” tractor tired on ford pickup wheels that goes with it. Its a good project that some one can finish. We didnt have the time or money to finish it.
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
