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UPDATE: Was $500. **SOLD**
Looks like there may be some useful parts at the very least.
“have one 1947 willys jeep for sale, 250ci ford inline 6 cyl engine, not running, all original transmission, transfercase, front and rear ends, floors are rusty, body has a few rust spots, good glass, extra transmission and transfercase parts included, have clear title in hand. $500.00 i don’t ship COD to the south pole, or anywhere else, cash in person only.”
This looks like a good package.
“1946 Willys CJ2A in original almost rustfree condition, there is slight surface rust on the under body and one spot of rust on a hat channel at one of the mounting bolts. The inner windshield has rust around the glass area and probably could be replaced. The body itself has normal farm use dents and dings but nothing serious and would be a easy restoration, the area around the side holes are probably the worst they had a rubber cover bolted to both of them see picture, I have had it about 20 years and enjoyed it as is. Mechanically it runs great and everything works, including the originak key coil switch, has normal leaks at some of the seals. The brake lines wheel cylinders and master cylinder have all been replaced. The seats have powder coated frames and replacement cushions covered with vynil, the rear seat is a reproduction. Original seat pans springs and coverings go with the Willys. Wheels are powder coated with white vynil strpes and almost new non directional tires. I believe the Willys a has about 29,000 miles as it has on the speedometer. The wireharness could stand replacing, horn button doesn’t work but the horn does, windshied glass is a litttle scratched. The Willys comes with a complete Monroe three point hitch with a motor mounted hydraulic pump not installed.PTO with rear gear box and farm belt pulley and governor,V belt pulley for generator or welder, belt driven buss saw I believe it’s a Newgren. Front bumper weight, complete operational Linkbelt capstan winch with most original parts, rope roller assy is a reproduction and winch drive bracket is fabricated from steel and works well….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5750
“Complete restoration. New tires, soft top with doors, seats, floorboards, gas tank, glass, guages. The paint is just as shiny on the bottom of the jeep as the top. Everything in engine compartment replaced with new or rebuilt. Very neat and original looking under the hood. Built for parades and car shows. Runs like new. Must see in person.“
Hog spotted this nicely restored (though not completely stock) CJ-2A.
“This CJ2a was restored by a good friend of our family. He rebuilt the engine and converted it to 12 volts. In the restoration it has received new brakes and I have the kits to convert the drum brakes to pads/calipers on the front. I recently installed a new battery and have new original hood blocks. The front bumper is stainless and custom made. The rear tailgate was taken out and welded solid (I have the original tailgate and it is painted to match the jeep) The front seats have new upholstery and the rear seat is in good condition. The paint job was professionally done. It has an extra fan at the radiator for extra cooling that can be turned off/on using a toggle switch on the dash. It has a new gas tank. This is a nice jeep that is ready to ride daily.”
http://www.jeep-classifieds.com/35154_jeep-ad.html
I’ve decided to create a new category that tracks the early jeeps located in museums.
Bill Maloney has shot a variety of early jeeps, among other vehicles, that appear in eastern US Museums. Below are some of the images he has taken at the Militia Museum of New Jersey, in Sea Girt, NJ. One of the more unique vehicles is the Prototype Extra Light Air Drop (see other lightweight jeeps here). Bill doesn’t provide any info about this particular light weight jeep, however Mark Askew, in his book RARE WW2 JEEP, identifies the vehicle below as a later version of a light weight jeep made my chevrolet. There is an earlier version of this vehicle that had, at the very least, a slightly different grill and different lights.
Click here to see all of Bill’s 4×4 pics.
Here’s an extended MB Transport Willys (Ok, I don’t really know what the official name for this is). I assumed these were built special for the Coast Guard?
This is a pilot version of the CJ-2A. Note the location of the spare tire.
Here is an example of Bantam’s BRC-40.
This is a pic of the Austin Champ:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
It runs and drives. It is a combo jeep, but the price is good.
“Military Jeep for sale. Yes it runs! Working motor, running gear, transmission. I hate getting rid of it but we’re moving out-of-state and have to figure out how to move 3 vehicles already!
Has: 1942 Ford GPW frame, hood, windshield, grill, and other misc parts (all still have their F stamp visible); 1945 Military engine (running) with new fuel pump; 1946 Willy’s tub and transmission. The transmission is good but the tub is not in great shape.
Needs: seats; fuel tank (we just put the fuel line into a gas tank when we run it); drive shaft (it fell out when we flat towed it to our new place); tires (2 are flat though they’ll hold air long enough to tow it home or put it up on a trailer); We sanded all the old pealing yellow paint off of it and it is primer gray but we never got further than that.
This would make a great parts vehicle (we’ve been told the steering wheel alone is worth $300!) Or for those that are looking to buy a new fabricated tub and throw it on there and have a look-a-like military jeep to play around in (our plan). Or a great starter for a crazy Rock Crawler.
The parts mentioned above are the main F stamped parts so if you’re looking to restore it to a stock gpw it would need a lot. But like I said it’s great as a part donor or casual military jeep lover.
Please note we do not have a title for it, it will be bill of sale only. According to the dmv you just need to get a VIN verification done on it (simple as bringing it down to the CHP office) and DMV will then issue title and registration. Asking $1200″”
I didn’t have much luck learn about these, but it looks like a cool trailer.
“British Military Sankey Land Rover BDR (Battle Damaged Repair Workshop) trailer. Very heavy duty high spec trailer…built to take to war behind Land Rover Defenders. Overun disc brakes, parking brake, pintle hitch, reverse stop, stabiliser bar, leveling legs. Fold out work bench, lockable parts storage. Perfect expedition trailer. Located Trinity County. Buyer to collect. 707 416 8765”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/1848849920.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
This sports a fiberglass body, which appears in reasonable shape. Given the cage and body, I’d say this is a reasonable price. However, it appears the cage is probably mounted to the body rather than the frame.
“1949 Willys CJ2A Jeep. Has good frame, original 5:38 axles w/ upgraded brakes, heavy springs and I think rear diff locker. No drive train. Has original hood, front fenders and windshield. Tub is fiberglass. Has Bestop soft top frame and door frames (top rotted away). Good title. This is good for a Jeep build starter project, parts, or another Jeep with title problems. CJ2A Jeeps were made from 1945-1949. The flat fender body and frames (except for the CJ3B) are basically the same from 1940-about 1954 when they changed to CJ5.”
This has already been disassembled.
“I have a 1948 willys jeep with original title. its in rough shape but would make a great project. I have it in pieces right now but I have all the parts. I have 4 new rims and tires that go with it. motor runs 4×4 works just needs a lot of TLC. clean title alone is worth more than $500”
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/1847814496.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1850.
“I recently purchased this truck to keep as a toy, but I have decided on another project that I did not plan for and need to sell this one ASAP. It is a 1953 Willys truck showing 80,710 miles and has a flatbed in solid useable condition. Engine is an old style original and appropriate 283 Chevy V8 conversion with headers, Cherry Bombs and stacks – so your neighbors will know when you arrive home at 2am! It also has a Warn OVERDRIVE split transmission which is a rare and desireable option and on the dash it says “Warn Overdrive” on a sticker that looks to be original condition. It also has nice bucket seats, good glass, rear hitch and rare cab top clearance lights. Really good condition for 57 years old, solid and not a rust bucket! Has had the rockers, floors and a few places patched. It runs and drives but will need the fuel tank cleaned out and possibly a replacement electric fuel pump. I have only driven it about 50 feet onto my trailer since I have owned it so I don’t know how it goes down the road. Tires have lots of tread and hold air fine, but they have some dry cracking. Surprisingly most everything worked on it – the heater, the window cranks and has both wiper motors that need a little attention. It is by no means a restored truck, but complete enough to do a lot better with and make less ratty.”
This is a no reserve auction on a nice looking, though modified, GPW.
“For sale is a 1943 Ford GPW jeep.It has been modified and sports a V6 (Dauntless odd-fire) engine, Saginaw steering and a rear mounted fuel tank. Full top from Best Top. Good brakes, new master cylinder. The jeep is drivable but needs a carb workover as it runs somewhat rough. Frame is rust free and the frame number matches the data plates. Body appears solid.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1000
(07/05/2010) This has some updates and needs a little work, but it might not be a bad price.
“stalled project car very good 289 mustang V8 later model jeep p/u axels new leaf springs 4×4 all new window rubber waiting for new glass needs further reassembly good body 707-4583128”
http://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/1848975745.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
(03/06/2010)
“Nice Jeep ! 6 cylinder stickshift ! Runs and Drives Super good ! Still has the Medical kit onboard ..Fresh Seats also ,, New Rubber ! Was stored indoors before restore ! email to see it !”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
(07/07/2010) This offroad ready CJ-5 is just down the road from me. It sounds like a real nice drive train.
“This is a 55 Willys Jeep CJ5 with bikini top. It has a good strong 350 engine, a 4.11 Dana 44 rear axle with posi rear end. The transmission is a T-18 Toploader 4-speed. It has a Spicer transfercase and nice large new 31 X 12.5 X 15 TSL Bogger tires. I also have a spare set of rims, tires & off road lights that can go with it. $3000 Please call 830-9597”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1848494448.html
The shipping on this from Argentina would be a killer — However, I can’t say I’ve ever seen these for sale in the US. You can learn more about the JA-3UB here (though the translation is rough).
Here is an example of a IKA Jeep with an unusual soft top.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
This is very cool, though the seller is a bit off on their history. I’d like some better pics.
“This is a Willy’s Jeep. After the war there was too many left over so Willy’s started to put implements on them.I think that it is in the era of the 50’s This is a ditch witch. It will need to be picked up.”
This looks like a fair price.
“FOR SALE AS IS: 1951 Willys M38 Jeep.
INCLUDED:
Willys M38 body tub
CJ3a hood
CJ3a windshield
12 volt conversion (originally 24 volts)
225 cubic inch v-6 (mileage unknown)
4-Speed manual transmission
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Front Disc Brakes
Warn Winch
Warn Locking Hubs
Spring-over axel lift
BesTop TigerTop soft top, and doors
roll bar
NEW PARTS INCLUDE:
Edelbrock carbeurator
new aluminum radiator
Custom radiator mount bracket
10 gallon poyeurothane gas tank
custom seat frames (driver and passenger)
Electric Windshield wipers
cigarette lighter/power socket
New wiring harness
wired for towing behind another vehicle
Near new 35 inch BFGoodwich Mud/Terrain M/T tires
(4+new spare)
Also included if wanted….. All original military data plates, only 2 are currenly mounted on dash.
Reproduction military axe and shovel brackets for mounting on passenger side of tub. Tow Bar
Needs new alternator and battery. Registration good thru December 2010.”
http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/1847144472.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.
It is missing some parts.
“1946 Willys CJ-2A project for sale. It is in pieces and needs some time. I’m the 2nd owner and have had it for 10 years. It was orginally purchased in Belt MT. Missing transmission, tailgate and some various engine parts. I was going to put in a newer engine and never finished it. Has a metal half cab, 16″ rims and an extra set of 15 in rims/tires.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400
(12/29/09) It needs to be completed (no seat at the minimum).
“This is a great un-altered project. It is about 99% complete and original (4cyl. flathead Hurricane engine, 3speed trans with Hi-Lo range, 4X4….. all in operational condition, The brakes are NOT working ) The body is pretty solid except for rust through on driver side floor. Title in hand.”
I don’t see many of these.
“RARE!…hard to find M274 Mule…made by BMY for the USMC…has original USMC markings..4 wheel steering,magnesium deck….recent:plugs,oil,rebuilt magneto…could use seat cushions(has orig seat frame) ,tires…restored M274’s go from $6000 AND UP!…asking $5300 obo…please call 775-846-1419…delivery possible for expenses (M274’s fit in full size pick up beds)”
http://reno.craigslist.org/clt/1846212148.html
UPDATE; **SOLD** Was $1450.
Bob spotted this one. I’m unsure if this runs or not, but it looks like it might.
“4×4, 4cyl motor, has windshield, needs restoration,”
This looks too long to be a 150 .. I’m guessing it is a 170.
“1958 Jeep Fc-150 Hurricane 6 cyl 4 speed”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
The gun kind of cracks me up ….
“1946 willys, engine trans work fine, needs break leak fixed other wise brakes work. cool simulation fire 50 cal. over 2k for gun new. some rust, shes 64 years old have title, will trade for boat,rv,guns,gold,money,toys,booze,wild woman. etc,etc Thanks for looking. Doug 480-593-8804.”
Only one pic, but this looks good.
“1960 Willys Jeep. Small block conversion. Tons of fun. Very fast.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1845995435.html
