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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200
(10/05/2010) This appears to be a project.
“1948 Jeep. Motor and transmission from a CJ 7. Comes also with 2 sets of wheels and tires. $ 1200.00 or best offer”
Pete, who operates the OldWillysForum, contacted me the other day to let me know he lives just down the road from me near Hailey, Idaho. When not working on cars, Pete designs beautiful homes. Check them out at andersonarc.com!
Pete and his kids have been doing some work on a wagon that they recently made road worthy. He shared a video with me that you can view below. It’s always great to see a wagon on the trail, but the best part of the video are the short, funny comments made by his son.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $1850.
The ’47 runs and drives. Looks like a good price for both.
“I have a pair of Willys Overland 4×4 trucks. One is a 1947 and one is a 1948. They are both complete and the 1947 is in running condition and drivable. Make me an offer!!!”
Check out the hubcaps. The hard top might be newer, but I couldn’t say for sure. This might be a good, find.
“1961 jeep with plow power angle plow truck works good needs tune up and brakes i have all new parts for it $2800. or b/o call 570-851-3496”
http://poconos.craigslist.org/cto/2014955328.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(01/13/2010) This ran before they bought it ….
“1958 FC170, 6 cyl. (loose but not currently running), 9 ft box (fair condition / patches of rust on the box floor), the rest of the body is pretty solid and complete with original glass. The truck is rolling, we haven’t had the time to dig into it much with our willy truck projects. The motor was running the year before we bought it, the drivetrain is all moving freely and looks quite serviceable. We have the title and if it helps can provide the ID#. We can take any additional photo’s you might like of the jeep and happy to answer any questions. From what I understand there were only 15,000 of these made during the production run, there’s still a lot of truck left in this one for someone looking for a good project.
http://siouxfalls.craigslist.org/cto/2015232563.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
This has a variety of updates.
“46 Willies Jeep, Steel Body, 225 Buick V-6, Frame is a 76 Jeep Box Frame, Dana 44 axels’ Front & Rear W/lockers, 3:73 gear Ratio, 4 speed transmission, T-18 Transfer Case, 4 wheel Disc Brakes, Power Steering, Electric Wipers. $5500.00 or best reasonable offer.”
This has some serious rust. However, I think I see some tool indents, which suggests a VEC.
“1946 Willy’s. Has rust in tub and floor. No engine, but have most components, transmission, transfer case, starter, carburator, altenator, air cleaner, etc… Tow bar and tail gate in good condition. Dog house has been removed, but is all there. $500 OBO. Please leave a voice mail at 502.419.3772. No Title”
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/2016172068.html
This looks to have a solid Beck Hardtop. This might not be a bad price.
“—FUN VEHICAL,—GREAT FOR CLUB HOUSE, FARM, TIMBER OR ROAD. 4 CYLINDER ENGINE, 4X4 WITH 3 SPEED TRANS & LOW LOCK, NEW BRAKES, FLUIDS ALL SERVICED. STARTS & RUNS GREAT NEEDS NEW HOME. CALL MARK 618-444-7697 IF NO ANSWER LEAVE MESSAGE.”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/2013778167.html
UPDATE: This appears to have been sold … was listed at $4500
This has gone through a recent restoration.
“1946 CJ2A Runs good 32″ super swampers 134l head flat head 4 cycliner. Been converted to 12 volt system. Stripped the frame and redid 2 years ago. All new steering and brakes. Didnt make it too pretty to use!!THEY DONT MAKE EM LIKE THIS ANYMORE!! Possible CJ5 or CJ7 trades.”
This looks to be a good CJ-2A. I don’t think the pics do it justice.
“1948 Willys CJ2A. Mechanically you will not find a better running cj2a in the area. It has been gone over mechanically from top to bottom. Everything as far as the drive train goes is in excellent working order. All parts that have been replaced have been kept and I have a sizeable quantity of new after market parts that will go with the vehicle, to include a spare transmission still in box. I have some body parts and sheet metal to replace any rusted areas on the tub etc.
There is rust on floor boards and in spots on wheel wells but as I said, I have purchased sheet metal parts to replace these areas. I’ll save that step for whoever buys my 2a. My sons and I have a great time driving this vehicle around chapel hill. We had a great “sledding safari” last winter. All mechanicals work smoothly on this jeep. It is a great piece of working history and I would love to send it to a good home. Please call 919-259-8447 if interested. Asking 5000 or best offer.”
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/2015722226.html
Here’s a parts jeep or possible restoration.
“1952 willys jeep i put floors in it has a four cyl motor everything worked when i parked it. also comes with a spare motor and trans with transfer case and extra window frame and glass have title for the jeep call my cell or text me 973 856 0543 and i do have the other fender.”
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2015548980.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This appears solid. It’s a former fire department jeep.
“1946 CJ2A— restoration started- lots of new parts. This Willys was purchased from a fire dept. where it had been stored inside for years. The only rust is small under the tool lid. The hood has been stripped in and out. This jeep runs, has had fluids changed, new tires, plugs, wires, etc.. I have both front seats ready to put in with good upholstery. I also have rubber seals for the windshield. Needs new master cylinder installed. Radiator was cleaned and painted, works great. New hoses and belt. The reserve is low. GOOD LUCK.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
(10/20/2010) It’s got toyota running gear, but who cars for only $1500 … the body looks to be in great shape and is likely a DJ body.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $7500.
Here’s a very rare Willys. If the serial number is correct, it is 1 of 2 known of this model, though it has been ‘re accessorized” into a standard CJ-3A.
My investigation into this topic started tonight after Dan spotted this ad. He said, ‘check out the serial number because I think it is a Tractor Jeep’.
I copied there first part of the serial number (451-GD1) and pasted it into Google and hoped for the best. Seconds later, I had my answer. It turns out, the CJ-3A.com website had all the info I needed. There’s an entire page about both the Jeep Tractor and the Farm Jeep, both ‘farm’ versions of the CJ-3A introduced in 1951 and designed specifically for farms.
The standard CJ-3A serial number beings with 451 GB1, while the Farm Jeep uses 451 GC1 and the Tractor Jeep uses 451 GD1. The ‘Farm Jeep’ was intended both for farm use and general purpose use and the ‘Tractor Jeep’ was designed exclusively for Farm use, eliminating a variety of items, including “front shocks, a spare tire, windshield, tailgate, headlights, fuel-pump booster, speedometer, and horn”
The CJ-3A.com site reports that only 1 451-GD1 has been documented. If everything checks out, this will be the second one found. You can see a close up of the serial number plate here.
So, the next time you check out a CJ-3A, double check that serial number.
“This is a solid and strong jeep. It has a unique serial number – 451-GD1 10036.
Engine is a L-134 “Go Devil” – 4 cyl iron block.
Transmission – Dana 18
Front Axle – Dana 25
Rear Axle – Dana 44″
No pics provided.
“47 willys 4by4 power stearing built 302 .has had alot of improvements .but needs more ..body is in good shape..has new rear end and have extra front end .also has 3 speed with seperate overdrive call 4 more 208.267.2625”
I thought I had posted this previously, but I can’t seem to find another post like it. There are LOTS of pics with the Ad. The 17″ drums seem a bit large?
“This is a 1948 CJ2A restored jeep. Jeep has original frame, frame and original transfer case and axels. New items include: painless wiring harness, bird racing seats, custom roll cage, 1978 351 Winsor Motor–Hurst 4 speed, new clutch—values—and top end, powder coated paint job, brakes—17” drums, power steering, For more questions please feel free to call at 435-760-4393 Colt . Thanks for looking!”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=3220522
This looks pretty solid that the Utah Office spotted.
“1967 cj5 its in good shape being as its 43 years old motor has been rebiult once new exhaust need tires and a battery will drive home on its on could use a freash paint could be a realy great drive around town or rock crawler”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=3222847
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Brett forwarded this Ad. There might be some value here, but this thing has seen some tough love (and I’m not talking the good kind).
“1943 Jeep. Has a swapped in 283 from a corvette. I bought this as a project and have had no time to work on it. The previous owner claimed that it ran when he parked it, but had a problem with the clutch and had to be started in gear to move it. It has a towbar attached and can be towed locally easily. Please Email or text for info.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700
This sure looks like a nice rig for the price.
“MADE FOR OFF ROAD USE; 2700.00 OR OBO; BUICK V6 SLIGHTLY MODIFIED; TURBO 400 TRANS AUTO; LOCKING FRONT HUBS; FULL FIBERGLASS FRONT END; RACING SEATS; 4 POINT HARNESS; FULL ROLL CAGE; TOO MANY EXTRA PARTS TO LIST; FOR MORE INFO”
Here are a couple jeeps for a low
“1953 & 1952 M3A1 ARMY JEEP. BOTH FOR 1600.00 OR NEGOTIATE FOR ONE
3510 FREMONT
KANSAS CITY MO
64129
816-924-2731
816-612-3722
BOTTOMLINE AUTO
LEEDS DISTRICT
OVER BY THE CHIEFS STADIUM
CALL FOR DIRECTIONS
NO EMAILS WONT RESPOND…JUST CALL”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/2012118189.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4400.
It looks like this Crofton Bug has been modified.
“1959 Crofton Bug ( mini jeep) side by side eater street legal.What we have here is a street legal off road machine a 1959 mini jeep by Crofton. It has been customized to a 100 horse power 4 cylinder ford 2.3 new c4 tranny with bolt on yoke and ford 8 inch rear end with posi 4 linked. The drive train is very well built to be bullet proof and the electrical has been done professionally. The front is arm with 12 inch fox duel rate coil over. It has race seats and belts custom dash and gauges and shifter cage. It has lights turn signal brake lights….etc. I have a brand new motor for it rated at 120hp. Two sets of wheels street and off-road and also paddles. This thing is the same size as a rhino razor golf cart….etc. I can send you the some background on the history of the Crofton this one has always been in cali and is smog exempt”
This is a nice body on a Blazer Chassis.
“1952 willys pickup cab has no rust. It is sitting on a 1975 chevy blazer chassis. All body mounts are done,steering hooked up,brakes hooked up,and throttle. Needs to be finished. not driveable! call for details Dave 630-361-4804 2000.00 obo or possible interesting trades?”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/2013301102.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2250
(09/30/2010) This has seen some changes.
“i have a 1960 willys jeep need batterys great in the mud has 35 inch tires with a v6 engine needs to go will trade for a suv to pull camper”
(Sam, feel free to correct if I have erred with any of my descriptions!)
Sam’s been keeping busy working Craig’s CJ-3B. For example, Craig was complaining that the brakes didn’t work real well. So, Sam took a close look at them and discovered that the jeep was only stopping with one brake! Two of the brakes were completely rusted up and the third brake had suffered a pinched line! So, Sam obtained some brakes off of a Wagoneer (shoot, I can’t remember the details Sam!), installed those and rebuilt the lines. Now it “stops on a dime with 9 cents change” as Sam says.
Another project Sam tackled was the springs. The ride was hard as a rock. Sam told Craig he had a pretty easy solution. Instead of installing new springs, they just needed to pull the leafs apart, clean them up, install new bushings and shackles, and then add a liner between the springs to help quiet the ride and improve the action between the springs. So, Sam put everything back together, saving Craig plenty of money in the process, and the ride improved immensely.
A third project Sam tackled was a lift: Craig wanted the jeep to ride slightly higher, but not as high as a SOA would have been. Instead of using longer shackles, Sam suggested simply adding some blocks between the frame and spring holders. This would provide the lift, but negate the need to change the axle angles. Below are some pics of the finished lift. During the process, Sam also installed new shock mounts in the middle of the frame, which allows for the use of stock shocks.
The blocks were made with 2.5″ x 2″ x 3/16″ square tubing that has been capped on each end. Below pre-paint finished product.
Here is the post paint result of the front hanger (note the color is actually black, but the light faded the color)
You can see the homemade shackles that Sam built which utilize the horizontal piece in the middle. This helps reduce spring sway. He prefers to keep the shackle as short as possible to additionally remove sway.
Here’s a shot of the front of the rear spring.
This shows the ‘new’ brakes, but does not show the lowered top shock mount. It also doesn’t show the updated Rack and Pinion system which should be completed soon (here are some early images and discussion of the process).
Even Erlien wrote me today to tell me about the upcoming Barfrosttreffet (early frost gathering) in which he and about 40 other vehicles will participate. Given it will take place in Norway, I suspect it will be plenty cold! Even has offered to take some pics and share them.
Even tells me a number of folks from Norway keep tabs on eWillys, so I thought I’d give a shout out to the Jeep Club of Norway. Launched in 1999, the club has members in areas throughout Norway. Their website with some images to check out, but if you want to read about the club you’ll need to brush up on your Norwegian 🙂 (or use a translator, which is what I did). Thanks for the email Even!
(btw, Even I need you to email at d@ewillys.com … I tried responding to the email addy you sent and it didn’t work for some reason)
