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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
I’m assuming this is a DJ-3A based on the year.
“1962 WILLYS JEEP. MAKE GOOD PROJECT, DOES RUN. $1,500.00.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
One of the bodies is a VEC body.
“I have 3 Cj2a jeeps for sale. The first is a rolling chasis with body and T-90 transmission and spicer 18 transfercase. I do not have the a hood or windshield. This jeep is very solid and straight. It has a little rust but nothing major for it’s age. The next 2 jeeps are tubs only. One is has had some repair nice repair work done to the floor boards and quarters. The other tub is in several sections and has rust. I am also selling an aluminum hard top with hard doors. These are very hard to come by. It is aluminum so there are no rust issues! Only serious buyers should reply. These are original jeeps and are only getting harder and more expensive to find. I may have a few other misc parts”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(04/17/2010) Lots of quality work on this ‘old’ willys. The builder made an unusual decision with the dash. Note the packaging, with the PTO and parts in a suitcase, stuff in mini filing containers, and more. There are a TON of pics to review.
“Well built Jeep that has 3000 proven miles on it. The man that we got this Jeep from told us it took 18 Months and over $20K plus his Hrs to Build this Fun Little Jeep. This is no ordinary Jeep as you will read in the following. Buick 225 CU.IN. V-6 Engine with an OffenHauser Intake, Edelbrock 4 Barrel Carb [ 500 CFM ] , Crane Cam, HEI Ignition, backed by a 350 Turbo Transmission. Also Sporting , 4WD, DANA 27 Front Axle with Hub Locks, DANA 44 Rear Axle with 3:73 Gears, Spicer Dual Range Transfer and 11″ Drum Brakes. Body and Paint are Gorgeous, Custom Seats, Custom Dash, Seatbelts, Full Autometer Gauges, Dual Exhaust with Cherry Bomb Type Mufflers and Chrome Wheels. Dual Electric Windshield Wipers, Tilt Steering, Power Steering, Auxiluary Electric Cooling Fan, Tachometer, Roll Bar, 4″ Windshield Drop, Driving Lights, Dual Mirrors,Stainless Bumper, Grille Guard, Winch Plate, Tow Bar Set-up and Bimini Convertible Top . Just grab the Boom-Box, the Picnic Basket and head out for a day of fun. This is the Ultimate in Fun, its Cute , its Quick and even the Wife can Scoot around in this with the ease of Automatic Transmission and Power Steering. Heres Quality, well put together, just add gas and you have years of showing off your very Unique Toy !”
At least it has a title.
“Great Jeep for total restoration/parts. Have Title. For more info or come to see phone 615.289.3149”
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/1791186821.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
This has some interesting little graphics, or umm leaves, in the corners.
“953 WILLY’S JEEP BODY ON A 1974 CHEVY CHASSIS 350 CORVETTE ENGINE AUTO TRANS SHIFT KIT POWER STEERING TILT STEERING WHEEL POLISHED METAL DASH GAUGES RADIO 4 POINT RACING SEATS ROLL BAR CANVAS TOP GOOD TIRES RUNS STRONG 3″ LIFT KIT. NEON LIGHT KIT INSTALLED. RUNS AND LOOKS GREAT”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $950.
This comes with an extra V-6.
“Up for sale is a Willy’s CJ2 Jeep with original motor tht runs (smokes a little). I am also throwing in an extra CJ rolling chassis, an extra Jeep V6 engine, a jeep rolling chassis, and alot of other misc. jeep parts. Asking $950 OBO. ”
UPDATE: This one is still for sale and has been since 08/30/2008. The wrong number was attached to this add. I will update asap.
“Very clean and original Jeep. No unnecesary holes cut or drilled on body or in dash. interior is very clean and stock with re-upholstered front seats and rear seat, full roll cage, Diamond plate rocker panel and rear corner protection, and a Valley Industries rear swing-out spare tire and dual gas can rack. Also a nearly new Complete soft top and doors. This thing starts right up, runs and drives great, the Previous owner had the steering box and linkages rebuilt/replaced.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/02/2010) It’s all apart. Looks like mostly surface rust.
“53 CJ3B WILLY’S HIGHHOOD PROJECT. WILL PART OUT BUT WOULD RATHER SELL COMPLETE. JEEP RAN BEFORE I DISASSEMBLED IT FOR FRAME UP RESTORATION. ALL PARTS ARE ORIGINAL AND ARE THERE TO REASSEMBLE EXCEPT WINDSHIELD FRAME. MAKE OFFER OR EMAIL FOR MORE PICS. JEREMY 634-6992. LOOKING FOR OTHER PARTS????? 4 CYLINDER 151 CI FROM 80 CJ5, AXLES, RADIATOR, FAN, HEATER, DRIVELINES, CARB, VARIOUS OTHER ODDS AND ENDS.”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1772285368.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This GPW has been in the family for 60 years. The owner is 96.
“This is a 1943 Ford Jeep. My Dad, 96 years old now, bought this jeep in California in about 1950, and has had and maitained it all His life. This was his pride and joy. He has pictures of all us kids in it, out on the desert in Calif, and in the San Bernardino mountains. The Jeep has been in Many Parades, toting World War II, Millitary Warriors. The jeep as far as I know is all original. He always talked about it being original. He has had it in storage the last few years. We started it up, but gas tank has a leak. He has a lot of extra parts, hood, radiater, wheels, gas tank, etc. It does need some TLC, but still in Great shape for a 1943 vehicle. The seats and motor, and other parts are stamped with the Ford, letter F symbol. We took quite a few pictures, from all angles, so hopefully this will help.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s a nice Jeepster that includes an 8-track tape player.
“Parade car. This jeepster is an older restoration from Ohio. It was a Shriner’s parade car and was in the Jeepster Club of America. I have owned and enjoyed it for three years with no problems. It has a Buick V6, power steering and an automatic transmission. I’m sure the original mileage is over 100,000 miles but I have no idea of the true miles. It was obviously restored at one time but would need to be redone at some point if you want a show car. It looks good going down the road and garners lots of attention and thumbs up. Top is good with a boot and all side windows. It is the original color scheme which was a hard to get color. It has sixteen horns and a great eight track with your very own Johnny Cash tape! I can tell that it has had some rust repair in the past which is to be expected in a 60 year old Jeepster. Buy this just in time for your local 4th of July parade. Vehicle is for sale locally, I reserve the right to end this auction early.”
This looks like a good price.
“Koenig Iron Works hard top, tow bar, flathead four runs fine needs some TLC.”
http://westslope.craigslist.org/ctd/1789740261.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5250.
This appears in good shape.
“1947 WIllys Jeep CJ2A – strong running original inline 4 cylinder that has been converted to 12V system. Will consider boat or canoe in trade or partial trade.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4600.
The body almost looks like a VEC as it appears to have an indent on the side.
“1947 willys cj-2a , motor runs strong (no smoke). new gas tank & lines , new fuel pump. new tires & rims. new distributor. some new brake lines & rebuilt master cyl. the frame and body is in very good cond.”
Here’s a nice looking conversion from a truck bed to a flatbed. It’s not a bad solution to a bad truck bed.
“1956 Willys Pickup; Converted flat bed; 289 Ford V8; New wiring, brake, muffler, gas tank/lines, radiator. Rebuilt 3 years ago. less than 500 miles.”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/1790584951.html
Here’s a rough project.
“Military Jeep body, frame and axles…NO engine…Needs work…Good Project! Please call 209-605-8555 for more info.”
http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/1790626159.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer
This has a nice top if nothing else. Sounds like the seller might make a good deal.
“1958 Jeep Willys CJ-5 Older restoration. Needs someone that loves these things. 4cyl, 3 speed, 4wd. lots of rust, mostly all original. Make me an offer or trade.”
This VEC is a column shift with a Koenig hard top and a bumper weight. The starting bid is only $850.
“1946 Willys Jeep with Koenig hard top and front bumper weight. This is the pink and white jeep in the pic. The blue jeep is in another auction. Have not had it running. Engine and trans were both stuck when I got it, but are both free now. I do have the head that goes with the jeep. will need front floor pans. Typical rust for it’s age. frame looks good. Jeep will need a total restoration. NO TITLE. Title can be acquired through any title service for about $150. Sorry for the bad pics. As you can see, it’s kinda buried.No shipping. local pick up only. Sold as is where is. No warranties expressed or implied. No returns or refunds. $100.00 non refundable deposit due within 24 hours of auction end. Full payment due within 10 days of auction end. If not paid within 10 days, jeep will be re listed and non paying bidder charges filed. This is due to past problems, Sorry. Don’t bid if you don’t want it. Jeep can remain here for 60 days while shipping is arranged. Longer storage can be arranged. Email before bidding. Only item in listing is for sale. no other items in pictures are for sale.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $22,000.
Here’s a beautiful truck. Check the dual door setup. Very nice.
“One of a kind four door truck, multiple show winner, 351 windsor, automatic, 4 wheel disc brakes, mustang II front suspension, ford 9″ rear. Lost sight and cant drive anymore. Tom”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
Here’s a nice looking CJ.
“48 Cj2 Jeep. Has later F-Head motor completely rebuilt. Holds 45 lbs. oil pressure hot idle. Has had all overlap seams removed. Has some body filler but not much. Has urethane liner on the under side and inside. Mechanically very good.”
This looks like a great price for a solid looking truck.
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Runs, Good Tires, New Heater, New Floor panels, new hood name, new brake master cylinder, jerry can with new brakets, have extra parts”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/1789098558.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This looks like it’s in good shape. With the solid body and plow, this might be a good deal.
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1948 Willys CJ-2A (Shown with CJ-3A Windshield frame), No top, 4 Cyl, locking hubs, 6-ft plow, runs good, good brakes. Solid but not a daily driver. I have used this for plowing my driveway for the last 15 years.”
This needs some work done. It’s a good looking rig. Those rear tires sure look close to the body.
“1953 Jeep Willys wagon. This is a PROJECT CAR – Great project, very solid body. Engine: 1996 Jeep 318 (not hooked up). Transmission: 4 speed automatic. Full time 4 wheel drive. Interior not finished – seats from 1996 Jeep Cherokee. 33″ Mickey Thompson tires. All parts to put it together. Needs to be finished (I hurt my shoulder and can’t work on it).”
http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/1798416995.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $700. It appears the seller has put some of the ’46 back together again based on the most recent pics (the two pics on the top).
(02/27/2010) This looks like a pile of parts. Note the cage is probably for a CJ-5, which is why it doesn’t fit properly in the front. I like the two old slot rims. I think you’ll need to get two additional jeeps just to make one whole one out of these two.
“I have 2 willys jeeps a 46 an a 47 cj2a. The 46 is takin apart an the 47 is still on frame betwen the 2 there is one motor a 134 flathead 2 trannys 2 transfercases one windshield an a rollcage… An i have the title to the 46 so with both you can make one nice jeep an the price is 800 firm i will not take any less!”
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1790491366.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
(04/16/2010) They aren’t terra tires, but they are sure are big.
“Selling a 46 Willys Jeep with a 350 V8 motor and 3 speed standard trans”
Well …
June 5th was my birthday. For my 45th birthday, my mother gave me some cash and said ‘get yourself something special’. It seemed simple enough.
I decided to get myself the rear lift for Biscuit that I’d delayed ever since I discovered my rear springs weren’t quite as high as I had thought they were (can you say mismeasurement?).
Fortunately, I’d had the fore-sight (yes, it does happen now and then) to use some late 1980s cherokee springs in the rear, because they were inexpensive and widely used.
So, on Saturday June 5th I dropped by the Japolpy Jungle in Nampa, tools in hand, sun in the sky and enthusiasm high, for some shopping!
You see, I’d done some research and it turns out that the folks with Cherokees have been using Chevy S-10 and similar vehicles as low budget lift solutions. Simply using the eye-cutoffed main leaf, builders can achieve a 1″ plus lift.
So, I went in search for a S-10 of some kind. Low and behold, I quickly found a S-10 truck with no truck bed, which meant NO crawling underneath the vehicle — halelluah, it truly is my birthday 🙂
Even better, there was little rust, so the nuts and bolts came apart easily. Not only that, but I gained some extra karma by loaning some tools to a couple guys who hadn’t quite brought what they needed. I was set … or thought I was ….
After gathering the springs and a few extra hoses, clamps and other items, I left Jalopy Jungle and looked forward to a quick and easy lift.
Of course, it’s never that easy ….
As dumb luck would have it, when I first aligned my rear drive line, I set it up so that my drive line went straight out from my rear pumpkin and only angled from the transfercase.
A simple lift of 2″ with a couple of the leafs from the S-10 Blazer obliterated the dumb luck. 2″ of lift altered the geometry of the rear driveline enough to create vibrations that rattled the vehicle at speeds as low as 30 mph (seriously rattled). At first, I thought the vibrations were the result of bad u-joints, a bent driveline, a loose transfercase output shaft, and more. I also tried changing up the spring height, installing different variations of springs 7 times. Finally, because of the Dana 18 gears I installed in the Dana 20, I was able to rule out everything, but the rear drive shaft, because I was able to cruise down the road at 30 mph using the front drive line. So, the problem was with the rear driveline … damn!
So, I chose today (Saturday the 12th), a cloudless, beautiful windy day in the 80s when I should be jeeping, to be crawling around the garage finding a solution to the problem.
First, I started from scratch. I rebuilt the old springs and took Biscuit for a drive; good news, there were no vibrations. So, it was the lift and the geometry of the rear driveline that was causing the problem.
Next, I lifted the rear using only 2 long leafs from the S-10 with eyes removed. I also used a custom ‘angle leaf’ to compensate for the 1.5″ leaf. Finally, I positioned an angular measuring device on the bottom of the pumpkin to insure it didn’t move much.
Well, after 5 hours of work, I can finally announce success!!!!! No vibrations and I have my 1.5″ lift which leveled out Biscuit’s body. So, tomorrow I get my delayed birthday drive.
Not only that, but after testing 3 different fuel gauges, I have a fuel gauge that properly measures the level … So happy birthday to me!
Here are some pics of the painful, week-long process.
BEFORE:
Jalopy Jungle:
The Wedge:
Sizing up the wedge:
After the wedge: It’s amazing the difference an inch & a half can make!
