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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: this is back on eBay
(07/30/2010) This poor FC is beat up!
“For sale is a 1958 Willys Jeep. This is a Forward Control FC170 Four Wheel Drive. Pretty unique vehicle. You don’t find these very often! There are some dents and some rust. Engine condition is unknown. Title has been applied for. It will be a clear MN title in my name. Email with any questions or call Ryan at 218-234-1866. Can help arrange reasonble shipping if needed.”
As I mentioned yesterday, besides his grandkids mini-jeep, Colin has worked on several different Willys. Here’s his Jeepster that was featured a couple times in JP Magazine, specifically the June 2007 issue and the January 2008 issue.
Colin writes, “Here are some photos of our 48 Jeepster. We have had this car for over 33 years and when we bought it, it had a non running Studebaker Champion 6 engine in it. Once we got it running and back in decent visual and mechanical condition, we drove it that way for many years. Around 1990, I stored it in our garage and worked on other vehicles and a house remodeling project (a happy wife makes for a happy home!). I did our Corvette restoration from 1994 until 1998. After I retired in 2003, I began putting ideas together about re-doing the Jeepster. I wanted a car that looked original on the outside, which it did already, but with an improved drivetrain and suspension under it to keep up with Phoenix area traffic. After a lot of research, I decided a Buick V6 was the way to go. I found a freshly rebuilt (still in the plastic) 1982 Buick 231 even fire V6 for a very reasonable price. I pulled the front sheet metal off the Jeepster and got to work. With an updated engine going into it, I chose to put a Mustang II front end kit with tubular A-arms, Ford disc brake rotors (I wanted to use stock Jeepster wheels, hubcaps and trim rings), and rack and pinion steering into the chassis. A buddy of mine and I did the majority of the front end work in a weekend. I used a set of engine mounts from Novak Engineering in Utah and bolted the engine to a 1967 Muncie close ratio 4 speed that was in my parts bin. For the rear end, I found a 1969 Ford Mustang 8 inch with 2.79 gears. That rear end is a bolt in for any of the 46-63 Willys 2 wheel drive wagons, panel deliveries and the 48-51 Jeepsters. I also used a front sway bar and on the rear, a Willys Jeepster/station wagon sway bar. I did upgrade the Buick with a set of finned aluminum valve covers from TA Performance, a 4 bbl Holley 390 cfm carb from a 65 AMC 327 engine and dual exhausts. The end result is a Jeepster that runs great( 1750 rpm at 65-70 mph), gets excellent gas mileage(about 26 at 65 mph) and handles like a sports car(better than our Corvette!). All of this work was relatively easy, even though it took me a while.”
In this first pic you see both his Jeepster and the 1960 Surrey he purchased that can be seen here. Colin has been restoring the Surrey as well.
As I looked through Sebastian’s pictures from his trip to Colombia, I noticed the two images with toy jeeps. It’s so shocking to see a toy made out of metal any more that they really stood out. I asked Sebastian about them and this is what he told me.
Sebastian writes, “yes they are metal jeeps and done with such detail that is hard to believe. Even the interior (not shown on the pictures) is done exacalty as the real thing. The cars have stearing wheals and shockers. I never saw those before, the only down side was the price: $75 US Dollars, it is probably worth it because all the labor that requires, but it is still expensive specially in an economy like Colombia. They had red, pink, and olive green. On the other hand, in most cities of Colombia you can find small pottery Willys, they are probably 2 inches long, 1 to 1.5 inches tall, made with clay and decorated Colombian style as the “Yipao”, those are probably $2 US Dollars each; you can see the price contrast.”
I really haven’t done a great deal of research into the best sites for parts restoration. However, while looking for something else today (do I use that phrase a lot?) I discovered Classic Enterprises Restoration. Specifically, they had a nice, easy to scroll list of restoration panels for Willys and Jeeps of all types.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $999.
This looks like it has a M-38 hood, with a CJ-3A body and a MB windshield. It looks like a good price, despite the fact there is no engine.
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Has no motor but set up for a chevy 350 has 4 speed manual trans no major rust has clear ca title ”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $1500.
I can’t tell if it runs or not.
“Project vehicle. Serious inquiries only please”
It runs, but is rough.
“This jeep has some rust. and the seats need cushions/ upholstered. Needs to be restored. It does run! Phone calls ONLY ! NO e-mails. 541-290-1969 George.”
http://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/cto/1908033061.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $14,950.
“Repainted and ready for Stars and Numbers. This Jeep has Five-Brand New Tires added to the Vehicle all on Combat Rims. Also included is Tire Pump, Shovel, Ax and Fire Extinguisher. Jeep has Ford Marked Pintle Hook. Engine runs good and was rebuilt by previous owner. Data Plates are original and number matches frame. Canvas Seats and Top are New. Ford Marked Engine and Head. Buyer pays for shipping from Castaic California. 91384. — Wife says must go! : (
Update – Per many requests….
The Data plates are original and they have a delivery date of 4-6-42
The SN on the Data Plate is “GPW 11640”
The SN on the Frame is also “GPW 11640”
The SN on the Engine is 419597 — The Engine does have a Ford Head on it..
The jeep is missing the Mudflap buttons on the body, Crash pads, and Safety straps. It does not have Fire Extinguisher Bracket, but comes with the Fire Extinguisher.
Inside the Hood is a Pocket for the Lube Chart and a Bracket for a grease gun. Grease Gun is not included. Let me know if you would like additional pictures.
AS OF AUG 19TH THIS JEEP HAS JUST BEEN MOVED TO LAS VEGAS- IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VIEWING IT, PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL AND I CAN FORWARD AN ADDRESS WHERE YOU CAN INSPECT IT.”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
“Military Trucks and Equipment has been restoring military vehicles since 1983. We have restored 30-40 military jeeps and a few CJ2 civilian jeeps also. This 1942 Willys MB has been professionally restored to factory original. A body-off frame-up process was followed. The engine, an L134, was rebuilt with new pistons and valves, crank shaft turn oversize. (This is not the original engine.) The jeep has a new wiring harness, by Vintage Wiring of Maine, reproduced exactly as original. The transmission is a rebuilt T84; transfer case is T18 rebuilt with a new emergency brake. Gauges are all original except the temperature grade (which is reproduction). Body tub is all original with new hat channels and floor plates. The windshield, hood, and fenders are all original. The tires, 600×16, are new from Wallace Wade. There are five combat wheels–one original and four reproduction. The following are rebuilt: radiator, starter, and generator. The voltage regulator is new. The seats in front are original; in the rear reproduction. The canvas top and seat coverings are new from Surplus City. The top bows are new reproduction. The brakes and seals are all new with silicone dot 5 brake fluid. The data plates are new as are the safety straps. The drive lines are rebuilt. The headlights are new. Blackout drive and marker lights are new and work. The light switch is original. This is the original hood number. This jeep was found on a farm in Twin Falls, Idaho (high desert terrain). The steering box is rebuilt ; it has new tie rods. The skid plate is original. The differentials were checked. This jeep has new military tail lights. The fuel tank is original with new sealer; the sending unit is new. It has new tandem windshield wipers. The tool boxes were not rusted out. Tool box lids are correct. Call for more information or to ask questions.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
(07/22/2010) There’s a few odd details added to this MB.
“1942 Ford Military Jeep, titled as a collector. Runs real nice. Transmission, differentials, Hi-Lo 2 + 4 wheel drive, all work well and are solid. Some bodywork has been done. Needs some brake work. Miscellaneous spare parts including windshield outer frame, etc. available. Selling to make some room in the garage!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17500
(07/06/2010) This is a nice build. It has the Hudson steering mod.
“One of a kind 1953 Willy’s Jeep CJ3B. This is the cleanest most unique Willy’s on the road. Completely restored with Buick v6, Headers, Hudson steering, overdrive. Amazing paint job, candy apple red w metal fleck. Chrome all over, including bumpers, grill, dash, motor parts. Custom diamond plate all around, roll bar, sweet interior with leather buckets and custom carpet and pads. BFG Radial T/A’s in great shape, on classic chrome rims with dog dish in the rear. Runs great, sounds great, looks great. Always stored inside. Fresh carb rebuild, fluids and battery. Soft top with doors is still in good shape. Won show awards in the 80’s. Same owner for 39 years. Hate to sell it but it’s finally time.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
If the body parts are as good as advertised, this might not be a bad price.
“1948 CJ2A Clear title. I bought this in May 2010 with thoughts about a project but have decided I will never get the time . Motor turns over freely and have got it to fire but have not had it running. Jeep is complete otherwise. Body, grill, hood, and passenger front fender are replacements and are in very good condition. Driver front fender, tailgate, and windsheild frame are original. Tailgate is pretty good but windshield frame is fair. Comes with 9 tires and wheels. 4 wheels are like new with execellent millitary tires. I also have a spare T-90 transmisson, head, original hood, new tailgate. Various other parts. needs brake work. ”
The seller is pretty accurate about the bad mods. Also note the welds and patches on the front rails of the frame.
“Rare early CJ2A Good Restoration Candidate. I recently came across this running, drivable early CJ2A as part of a package deal for a few jeeps I bought. The serial number is 48165 which puts it in the middle of 1946 after the switch from column shifts back to shifter on the floor.
This jeep has served as a gas station plow jeep for the past forty years. It starts right up and runs well, shifts fine and remarkably the brakes work. It appears that new leaf springs were put on it sometime ago. The engine appears to be the original CJ block with an MB head on it. It runs smooth with no smoke or strange noises. Valve tappets are a little noisy like most flathead engines are. Drivetrain appears to be original including the 16 inch wheels.Unfortunately Bubba got his hands this jeep so the following things will need attention as it is restored:
The plow rig has damaged the front frame horns – they have been rewelded, but not a pretty sight ….”
This looks like a good price.
“1964 Willys Jeep Cj5 Runs great with no rust or body damage (253) 686-5295 cash only”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1908090349.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
“Chevy 350 , Procomp tires, newer top, lockers, good stereo, sub woofer, nice seats, killer heater, drives nice, tons of power, new carb and had engine anlaized. New distributor parts , ect Runs excellant… Over 7 K invested email for pics please. Craigslist to slow… Will trade for desent camp trailer, No fifth wheels…”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(08/19/2010) This looks like a good price for a CJ-5 in the Boise area.
“1957 CJ5 JEEP 327 SBC WARN OVERDRIVE GOOD CONDITION $2500 OBO CALL”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
(08/18/2010) It’s got most of the parts according to the seller …
“I have for sale a 50 Willys CJ3A Jeep project. Most of the parts are there. It is however missing the seats, gas tank and gauges. I do have the original transmission and transfer case. There are some new parts that are included with it. It does have a windshield frame but it is not the correct for the year. The body is in very good shape. The drivers floor pan needs to be replaced as it has already been cut out. I have not done anything to it since I purchased it a few months ago. The previous owner had rebuilt the front axle and upgraded it to the larger drum brakes. Also included with it is a Buick Oddfire 225 V6 from a later CJ5. It turns over and has good compression. I do have the aluminum bell housing, flywheel and starter for it as well. I was told it was a good running engine. All that is needed to put it in the Jeep is the adapter to mate the T90 tranny to the bell housing. I do not have a title for it as this is how I purchased it. Was going to make it an off road toy. I would trade for an old motorcycle preferably something unique or an old vw. Drop me a line if you have questions or offers. I am asking $500 obo. Thanks for looking.”
Colin contacted me a few days ago. As a tech article writer for the Willys Overland Jeepster Club site, a restorer and owner of multiple willys, and, as you can see below, a very creative guy, Colin has a wide range of Willys experiences.
He’s been kind enough to share images and information from both his restorations and a friend’s as well. I’ll be publishing them over the next week. Tonight I thought I’d share this unusual project. Thanks Colin!
Colin writes, “Here are some photos of a little Jeep I built for my middle son and grandkids. It is a 1/2 scale Bemak 1941 Willys MB Slat Grille body mounted on a 1980 John Deere 111 lawn tractor chassis and powerplant. It has an 11 hp Briggs and Stratton engine with 5 speed manual transmission. I had to do a little cutting on the body to get it to fit the chassis, but most everything worked out pretty easily.
It has a 12volt electrical system with working headlights from Harbor Freight, WW II blackout lights for the front parking lights, and a WW II blackout lens with red LED for the taillight, a Harbor Freight 2000lb winch and a trailer hitch and receiver on the rear. I fabricated the front and rear bumpers to match the Willys stuff. I used EZ Go golf cart front hubs to get 4 bolt pattern for the Harbor Freight wheels and tires. I modified the rear axles to accept the 4 bolt wheels. I mounted a spare tire on the rear and fabricated a “jerry can” mount for the 1.5 gallon jerry can that is the fuel tank. I used the old clutch and brake pedals from the CJ3A and fabricated the shift linkage for the 5 speed transmission. The seat is a 1950s Willys station wagon driver’s side seat that I modified to do a double fold forward, where it covers the 12 volt battery. The windshield has Lexan inserted and a buddy made me a to scale WW II rifle mount for the back of the windshield. He also has restored WW II Jeeps, one MB that he just sold and the other is a 1944 Ford GPW US Navy Jeep. I painted it in WW II US Navy paint scheme, as our son is retired USN.”
See many more images by following the link below ….
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $1000.
Brett spotted this find. It runs! Replace the hood and grille and this might be a nice ride. What is that mounted in front of the grille along the frame?
“Rare cj3b with cab. has 4 cylinder motor that runs, has rare konig cab. please call no email.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Looks good, though tough to tell much from the pic.
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Selling a very clean 1963 Jeep CJ3B. 4×4, original, 34,000 miles. Winch. “
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It’s got some cancer and some unusual bumpers.
“Early Ford GPW. Ford name on back. Lots of F Mark parts on it. It has rust, floors need to be replaced, needs glass for windshield, good for parts or to restore. Motor turns over, not locked up. Has Willys engine not a Ford.”
This looks pretty unmolested.
“1942 MILITARY JEEP/FORD GOVERNMENT PRE WAR ASKING PRICE $8,000 RUNNING WHEELS 2/PIECE BOLT ON HAVE 6 WHEELS IN TOTAL HAVE MANY EXTRA PARTS LOCATED IN SSF CALL VINNIE 650-755-0931 GARAGE KEPT.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/1904087529.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Looks nice.
“1953 Willys Pickup; Chevy small block W/ March Serpentine Belt system. Turbo 350 trans. Dana 60 Rear Axle Custom Steel Wheels with Jeepster Caps. AC-PS-PB. Stereo W/Sirius Radio. Custom Interior with center console. Very Nice Porsche Red Paint. This is a very nice example of a early Jeep Pickup. It is registered as a 1953 Jeep Pickup. It is a 1947 Cab with a custom made bed with a tonneau cover with Willys Overland Logo in it. This truck is solid, no rattles and is fun to drive.”
This includes a plow.
“hello selling my CJ5 86xxx original miles clean title RUNS & DRIVES. needs body work like any original car of this era.. i have both hard top and soft top NEW not used only little dirty for sitting around,, tires in very good condition not new but almost like it, I also have a extra cylinder head .4cl engine. comes with SnowPlow. dont get wrong idea for the pic in tow truck it does run and drive STARTS RIGHT UP AND IN THE FIRST TRY. i used it to show the plow it off the jeep right now cuse it wont fit in the garage.”
http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/1904554837.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.
I can’t see much from the pic.
“Willys Jeep, runs great, 4×4 works awesome, good tires. This is the perfect jeep for the upcoming deer hunt, as it is small and can get to many places to pull your prize out of the woods. May be willing to trade for truck, motorcycle, 4 wheeler, etc. Please don’t call asking if I would like to trade for a collection of “Star wars DVD’S or anything else like the DVDS!”
