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UPDATE: Ray notes the price is now $2000
(10/04/2010) Al spotted this CJ-5. It appears to be in really good shape.
“Jeep Willys. I think it is a mid 1950’s model. The jeep runs and drives great, four wheel drive works perfectly. It has a four cylinder engine and three speed manual transmission. It comes with new soft top and doors and back seat. Tires are excellant. It has little rust considering its age. Please call or text 205-568-7830”
http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/2001608905.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2750
(10/04/2010) I think the driver’s side window of the top is gone (or just really, really clear).
“1948 Willys CJ2A. Runs great, has top and doors. 4wheel drive works. $3000 or best offer. Call or email with questions. FIVE EIGHT ZERO-916-6440”
http://texoma.craigslist.org/cto/2030192320.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(08/22/2010) Here’s a cool looking Ratrod Wagon.
“THIS IS A NICE RATROD.ON A 1990 S10 FRAME V8 CHEVY WITH 350 TRANS.MOTOR AND TRANS HAS 10,000 MILES ON THEM .480 LIFT CAM GEAR TO GEAR TIMING HEADERS FLOW MASTERS.YOU CAN DRIVE THIS CAR ANYWHERE.15 MPG LOTS OF NEW PARTS NO P/S OR BRAKES OR A/C ”
The Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles is located at 606 Heartland Road in Lexington, Nebraska (just off I-80). What this means is that I drove right by it, 15 years ago, and didn’t know it was there; However, at the time, we were traveling with 3 vehicles, in-laws, a 6 week old baby boy, 2 cats, and a everything we owned. The trip was a 3 day move from the moraines of Madison, Wisconsin, to the mountains of SLC, Utah.
Given all the factors and distractions, I suppose it wasn’t the best time to stop at a museum. However, we did stop when the rear tire blew out on the motorhome I was driving somewhere in the middle of Nebraska. Now, I didn’t know this was the rear tire when the explosion rocked the motorhome at 65 mph. No, I was pretty sure a crack opened in the middle of the highway and the devil himself had grabbed a hold of the rear axle, attempting to pull us all to the depths of Hades. It wasn’t until I slowed (perhaps screeched) to a stop that I came to my senses (an started breathing again) and realized that it was only a tire. My next step was to clean up my pants.
Importantly, it wasn’t just a tire that blew, because something was opened by the blast …. a hole in the wheel well. Though we didn’t realize the hole was there, the cats did. So, in the middle of the night, after a long day of driving, with everyone asleep, those dumb Wisconsin farm cats (Dodger and Tucker) snuck outside (by opening one of the kitchen cabinet doors near the floor and then sneaking out the hole in the wheel well). At about 2 am, one of our cats (Dodger) started crying outside the motorhome waking us all up. It took all my effort not to strangle Dodger; the other cat, Tucker, didn’t reappear until we were packed up and ready to abandon him. By then we were actually happy to see him.
Yes, that was not a good time to visit what appears to be a fine Museum, with over 100 military vehicles of all kinds. So, just a tip, leave the cats and all your stuff at home. Here are some pics of what you’ll see.
From Dieselpowermag.com is this cool image which includes a MB SlatGrille and a M-38A1:
I can’t remember where I found this image … oops.
From the Unwanted Blog, come these images of a M-38A1, a Schwimmwagen, and a Kubelwagen:
UPDATE: Unclear if this sold or not. Was listed at $2000
(10/26/2010) Scott spotted this Ad. It might be a real solid find for an East Coast GPW. Note that his has a M-38 Grille.
“Flat Head Four original engine. Runs but needs work. Would make a fun off road vehicle or a nice restoration project. $2000.00 FIRM.”
Check out those headlight bezels … they look a lot like CJ-V35s to me …. The seller has a second ’49 body and parts for sale as well.
“All Org, But the wheels and front hubs. I have Org front hubs. 4 cly flat head. still 6volt. 10 ton pto winch. Also extra set of newer wheels and tires. Used to use hunting all the time. Have’nt used in 15 years just stored in the garage so time to sell! $3200 OBO. I also have another complete 49 body, With fenders and hood I may sell also for $1500”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/2025754882.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
This appears to be a good rebuild.
“1946 Jeep CJ2A This Jeep is in excellent condition. A lot of work and money invested.
Engine – 1979 V6 Buick Engine professionally overhauled by Outlaw Racing Engine Co., Upland, CA. Only 232 miles on Engine. (Have receipts)
Transmission, Transfer Case overhauled by B & H Automotive, Hesperia, CA (Have receipts)
New Steering Box and Stabilizer. Plus, Tilt Steering Wheel.
100% new wiring throughout – everthing works. AM-FM Radio
Tires – 33 X 1250 R15LT and rims in excellent condition.
New (still in box) Topper Kit with Doors
License, Tags and all paperwork is current.”
8UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $
Lots of parts, but lots of work, too, for the price.
“THIS JEEP IS IN RESTOREABLE CONDITION ( this means there is work involved)
This jeep engine starts up and runs.. sounds beautiful.
Title in hand.
Items included :
2 extra hoods ( total of 3)
1 extra engine
1 extra transfer case
5 split rim wheels ( 4 are on jeep one on spare)
5 new inter-tubes
4 new tires ( 1 on jeep rt now)
Windshield glass is NOT broken
4 wheel dust covers
Nuts and bolts
Pedal
Brackets and handles
Axel
Drive line
2 gauges
New air filter parts
you can see more pics here http://s1008.photobucket.com/albums/af206/distracted1968/”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/2027329494.html
This has seen some changes …
“134 f head, steel body, 8th inch steel plate make offer call 740-685-6580”
http://zanesville.craigslist.org/cto/2026288498.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This looks like a good foundation, but plenty of work left.
“1952 JEEP WILLYS. This is a great project. It comes with a new body. The motor has been painted but not re-built. The cover has been pulled off the transmission and there are no broken gears. The tires are in excellent shape. There is a new exhaust. There are some missing parts. This is a good start on a restoration project. Please feel free to email me with questions. This vehicle is “Sold As Is.” Due to this vehicle being advertised locally, I may end this auction at anytime.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $950.
No title. Looks a bit rough.
“cj2a jeep 1946 willys needs motor and trans rebuilt.have no title sold with bill of sale only this jeep is not in running condition it will need to be rebuilt.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $450
(05/21/2009) It appears this body sports an early CJ-2A body with a VIN number of 11891 (though the seller believes it to be a 1947 body). At the very least, it’s got the driver side cutouts to validate the VIN number. It’s hard to tell what else is original.
“This jeep was a project vehicle for our prop building studio. It was intended to be used in parades, promotional pictures, and promotional videos as a Cobra runabout. We got this far, before we just didn’t have the spare cash or time to pour into it any longer. Serial Number appears to be 11891. The plate is still in place on the dash, but is pretty weathered, so the last digit may be off. You can judge for yourself, as I have added a pic of the Serial # plate…..”
http://up.craigslist.org/cto/2026039648.html
UPDATE: Price bumped to $2999
(07/21/2010) This comes with plenty of rope!
“$3299 OBO. For more Info call 805-797-7562”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/2025942251.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
(05/25/2010) “I have a 1947 willy’s it is very unique ,it has a factory pto for farm use. yellow in color 4 x 4 It does run ,but needs brakes,it has a few dents but is not rusted out. price is firm! I have title and original bill of sale.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/17/2010) This appears in good condition.
“selling my 1951 willys jeep lots new needs little. rearend has been completely rebuilt with a detroit locker added a waren overdrive rebuilt tranny and transfer case. motor has been rebuilt .80 over hardened valves and seats new carborator 12v conversion aftermarket air cleaner and updated screw on oil filter. all steering has been rebuilt has new seats and top. tires are 31×10.5×15 4×4 works great. jeep runs and drives great and is a must see. would make great wheeler or hunting rig lots replaced still have extra parts would like to include with jeep. 360-560-3406 Jake”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/2027808812.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $525.
(09/05/09) This looks in pretty good shape. If the rust situation is good, this might be a good price. Cats sold separately?
“1948 Jeep for sale. Needs work. Does not run. No title. Has some rust. Call 208-755-8308 for more information.”
Just a couple photos tonight from the Canadian Archives that show some stencilers at work.
1) Unidentified soldier stencilling numbers on the hood of a jeep, England, 21 December 1943.
UPDATE: Sold very quickly …. Listed at $2800
Rare doesn’t adequately describe this unusual find. This sure looks like a MT Tug rear based on what I can see in Mark Askew’s Rare WW2 Jeep Book. I’m not sure what category to put this in, other than unusual!
“For sale 1943 Willys Truck 3/4 Ton 6×6 chassis Model MT-TUG. Only 15 of these vehicles were built for the US Army in 1943. I have the rear half of one of these vehicles which has the tandem rear drive axles, frame, suspension, front axles and a modified transfer case.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
This has an unusual rig on the back. Lotso rust here.
“Dont know many details about it. Its rusty, but ran back in the spring of this year. Has original 4 cy. 3 spd running gear with stock axles. Has lots of rust. Would most likely run again if you rebuilt the carburetor and filed down the points and put a battery in it. Has Super Swamper Bogger Tires-30 x 12.50 x 15 with lots of tread left. Tires are too wide on the rims and you cannot cut the Jeep very far either way. $350.00 cash gets it all.”
It runs. No pics provided.
“FOR SALE 1947 WILLYS CJ2A VERY ROUGH ENGINE RUNS $800.00. CALL RICH 516-784-9703 NO EMAILS”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900.
This has been patched a few times and needs work.
“1960 Willys Jeep. with GM V-6 Runs and drives. The steering could use a little tweeking. either, rework the drag link, or a dropped pitman arm, but it’s drives good enough for the woods. Has had it’s share of patching over the 50 years. Needs a right front wheel cylinder, and a wind shield. Comes with clear Florida title.”
No pics provided.
“cj2a parts engine, transmission, 2 transfer cases, body, frame, wheels. one price takes it all.”
UPDATE: This has sold
This CJ-2A looks good. The seller reports this has a knock; it might be worth checking the harmonic balancer to see if that’s causing the problem.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A – Clear Title (In my name)
Body in good shape. Recently tub was removed and chassis completely cleaned of all grease and grime. Chassis primed with a Por15 rust pervention paint. Repaired all rust on Tub. Floor pans have been replaced and repaired. Tub has been primed and painted in a Champagne Metallic color. Many new parts: new muffler, gastank, brake lines, carburator and fuel pump rebuilt, all original running gear intact and working. Jeep runs and drives. Transfer case and transmisson works in high range and low range. Only Bad news it that motor has a knock.”
Here’s a M-38 in pieces. It is listed as a 1953, but it’s probably a 1952.
“1953 M38 Willys Jeep, torn down, ready to restore. I have all the parts, flat head 4 cylinder needs rebuilt, 2 manual transmissions, 2 hoods, body in rough shape. $500.00 or best offer.”
http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/2023397906.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This looks like a solid plowing rig for the winter.
“1967 Willys Jeep with 6 1/2 foot Western Plow. GM V-6 with 3 speed, Very good hard top, Runs and drives. Tires are good, $1500 or best offer”
