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UPDATE: Pics provided and price dropped to $600. It runs, too!
(05/25/2010) “1946 CJ2a, 1968 ford engine (runs) . Needs brakes, windshield, some body work. Painted as WWII Military. 203-4078450, after 5pm.”
http://catskills.craigslist.org/cto/1919293608.html
UPDATE: *SOLD** Was $4500.
This isn’t quite original, but looks good.
“This first civilian version of the US Army Jeep remains in near original state. I have the original front and back seats. The Willys was stored indoors since 1998. I replaced the master cylinder, wheel cylinders, cleaned the fuel system, rebuilt the carburetor, put in fresh plugs, points, rotor, capacitor and distribution cap. The 6 volt system operated the lights and starts the Willys with ease. The differential lube has been changed as well as fresh oil in the motor. The original style tires are mounted with tubes and hold air, but I’m not sure how road worthy they would be. The picture shows just how original this Willys actually is. It would make a great ranch or hunting Jeep. It comes with tow bar not pictured. Asking $4500 or best offer, but don’t hesitate to make a reasonable offer.”
Someone invested some time and money into this rebuild.
“For sale is a 1946 CJ2A that has just been completed from a frame of restoration. EVERYTHING on this jeep was taken apart and made like new again. The axels were completely rebuilt all new bearings and seals. There are new brake shoes and lines running to all the wheels, along with all new wheel cylinders. The frame was sand blasted down to the metal prepped with a anti-rust formula, and painted with several coats of chassis paint. Both the amazing original 4cyl engine and T-90 transmission were completely rebuilt with new bearings, gaskets, seals, rings, spark plugs, wires, distributor, new clutch disc and carrier, and everything professionally checked out Also the Engine was custom fitted with a newer and easier style oil filtration system to keep it running forever. The Jeep has been converted to 12v system and in now running a new single wire alternator, coil, and rebuilt starter. This CJ has also had a steering conversion to power steering. It now runs off a saginaw power steering gearbox, and a new p/s pump. The Steering column has been replaced with a very high end Flaming River tilt steering column setup and walnut Grant steering wheel. The Jeep was further customized, by adding completely custom and one of a kind walnut dash covering, full roll cage, and a custom made front and rear bumper, and has also been fitted with seats from a 2008 Jeep Patriot. The Jeep sits 4 inches higher with a brand new Superlift 4″ suspension lift, having all new Superlift leaf springs and shocks. With the Jeep also comes the four 17″ Black Rock Wheels plus a fifth matching one for a spare, and a 1950’s Military style jerry can for a little extra gas when you need it. The Jeep runs and drives great and has 20 miles on it since its completion the 20th of August 2010. And is great fun driving around with the top down or even on rainy days with its new Best Top Tigertop. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/1919227482.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It’s not your everyday Willys Truck.
“this is a 1949 willys jeep truck , I have just lost intrest. everything you see was built about ten years ago. this jeep has a nova subframe, four link rear suspension with coil over shocks. i believe the motor mounts have been moved to fit a big block. the wheels are centerline warriors, the front wheels are new in box, also i have a new set of phantom autometer guages, and a new 16 gallon fuel cell with straps. all body work was 90 percent complete ten years ago. this jeep needs a new home and i need the extra room. this jeep would be a one of a kind”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“I have two 1946 flat fender jeeps, the blue one has a 3.8 buick v6 that ran good, it is currently partially apart. The front clip is off because i had purchased new headers and a aluminum intake for it and was cleaning up the engine compartment. it has a cj5 dana 44 posi rear with a dana 32 disc brake front end, good rubber all the way around, tilt column, rhino lined interior and extra large fuel tank.
The primered one also has dana’s with posi’s front and rear with rancho springs, shocks, and shackles. the original engine is still in place. Also included but not pictured is the original engine, trans & transfer case from the blue one, two cj2 windshields, one 1943 willys windshield, a willys tail gate and a military trailer hitch, too much parts to list!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
This might be a good price.
“For sale: 2 Willy Jeeps. These Willy’s have a good frame and I have additional parts included.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700
“1942/46 Willys(.no body),fenders,hoods,wind screens,transmission,rolling chassis..1700 or best offer.have more photos available.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900
(08/09/2010) This looks pretty good.
“1962 Willys Jeep CJ-6. F-series engine, 4 wheel drive, canvas doors”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/14/2010) Looks like a project or parts jeep.
“i have a willys jeep for trade 4 wheel drive needs work bought it as it sits i have no time to tinker with it. i was told it runs but i dont know if u got the time here it is willing to trade for a jet ski or boat poonton ect or what have u thx dave ps for the right deal ill even include the 16ft car trailer its on”
http://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/1920376225.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/31/09) “Has 3 Miles on everything…..YES 3 Miles , and 1 1/2 was towing her downtown for the new windshield and muffler system…..Over 4000 in just parts , Down the home stretch now to a complete restoration. 1963 Studebaker 6 cyl Lark engine with brand new Head , brand new transmission,,..not overhauled nothing…NEW….Come check it out…priced at $4000 firm with clear Idaho title….You still need to do some things to safley drive it home. located here in Emmett 541 941 8963”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1921074877.html
Colin asked me the other day if i was familiar with Al-Toys. I had to admit I wasn’t. It turns out he has a nice little collection of them and shared some of the history of Al Toys.
Colin writes, “If you go to the CJ-3B Page and click on Jeep toys, then scroll down until you come to Al-Toy collection (another CJ-3B Page link here), that might give you a better idea of what they were. They were manufactured by Central Casting, aka Toledo Brass, aka Central Brass Works in Toledo under license from Willys.
When the CJ2A was introduced by Willys in July, 1945, they produced the CJ2A sand cast aluminum Jeep for Willys to present to VIPs and high wolume dealers for Christmas, 1945. In late 1946, they opened that toy up for sale to the public at Christmas.
Willys introduced the Willys Pickup in late 1946 for release in 47, Al-Toy made the Willys truck for the Christmas gift to Willys VIPs and dealers. Some may have been released later to the public.
With Willys planning to introduce the Jeepster in early 1948, Al-Toy produced the maroon Jeepster for presentation to again, the Willys upper echelon and high volume dealers for Christmas, 1947. This toy was never sold to the public.
In 1949, Willys introduced the 4WD station wagon and for Christmas 1948, Al-Toy did the station wagon, and this toy was never released to the public. For Christmas, 1949, Al-Toy did the Jeep Fire Truck. This was also not released to the public.
For numbers, those are a little vague, but several thousand CJ2A toys were produced and are the easiest to find on eBay and other toy markets. The pickup was not real well made as far as attention to detail and several hundred of those were made. Only about 200 Jeepsters were made and possibly about 300 of the station wagon. The Fire Jeep reportedly only had 50 made, with the possibility of another batch of 50 being made.
So these toys are rare. I have a dozen or so of the CJ2As; one of the Jeep truck, which I got from Jim Marski, one Jeepster which I got out of Dayton, Ohio, one station wagon that I got out of Cincinnati and may have been part of the Schott Willys dealership collection, another station wagon which came to me in its original dated box, 12-48, and is in mint condition, never played with and one Fire Jeep which I got from a man in Scottsdale who collected fire apparatus toys and was paring down his collection.
My very good friend in Maine, Glenn Byron is sort of the guru of Al-Toys and he and I have collaborated on the history of these toys and submitted information to both the Willys Overland Jeepster Club and to Derek’s site.”
I was in the small town of Payette on Sunday and spotted this FC-150 just inside the fence of the TVM Salvage/Recyling Yard. It’s at the corner of 17th Ave N and N 3rd Street. Here’s their website http://www.tvmrecycling.com/ which shows the main office in Nampa.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
“I am looking to trade my original 1954 willys overland M38A1 military jeep straight across for a pull camper or a rv they both have to be in good shape and the rv must run i need one that will sleep atleast 4 to 5 due to i have a big family when i see it and hear the rv run then i will decide if it’s a deal if you have pics please e-mail them to me the jeep runs it has the original hercules 4cylider motor it’s a 24 volt system so it takes 2 batteries and it’s a push button start on the floor it has a 3 speed tranny and instead of an altinator it has a 28 volt generator all it needs is the brakes worked on and the wiring to the brake lights worked on and a tune up it has no rust on the body or frame the only thing wrong with the body is a dent on the front passenger fender it has new seats and a windsheild.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000.
(07/13/2010) This looks like a good price!
“Classic 1953 Willys Jeep. C-J3 It has a rebuilt 4cyl motor. I paid 3500.00 for jeep and need to sell for school money, selling for only $2000.00 firm! So far put new brake master cylinder on it, but it still needs new brake shoes. Everything else works great! Please just call me… I don’t really check my email. I’m usually up late so you may call up till 12 midnight. This is truly a great price for a classic good running Willys Jeep! My loss is your Gain!! 505-288-8479 ”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/1914919090.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
The paint doesn’t look very good. It’s got a nice old hard top.
“1953 Willys CJ3B with original hard top. Not a mail jeep! It is not running but does have complete drive train.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600.
This appears in good shape.
“Started restoration but did not complete project. Jeep and extra engine and transmission plus two extra doors–everything goes. Seats have been reupholstered. Outside body is painted. All original parts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
(10/08/2009) This is a CJ body on an MB Frame. There is certainly surface rust, but it looks solid.
“its a 1945 willys flat finder jeep. has military frame and running gear. no rust in tub, tub is strait. have licensing, tags, and a clean title.1,000 dollors, or trade for an adault 4-wheeler atv.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7700
This is a nice looking Jeepster for the price.
“1948 WILLYS JEEPSTER OVERLAND STREET ROD. 327 CHEV ENGINE AUTO TRANS. RUNS AND DRIVES HAS HAD PREVIOUS RESTORATION. DECENT PAINT , INTERIOR OK. GOOD TIRES ASKING 7700.00 FIRM NO TRADES SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY PLEASE. BUYER TO PICK UP ONLY. ”
This is practically a woodie with all the wood on this rig. This might be a good price, too as I’m betting it runs.
“(posting for my aunt, please reply to jimbo@rtr.net). 1946 Jeep Willys, Aluminum Top, pto winch.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1918296219.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
This looks like a good price for this good looking CJ-3B.
“1960 Willys Jeep.. Chevy small block..very fast and tons of fun…. The jeep can be seen in Canon City, Co.”
Can’t see much in the pics.
“Here is your chance to get a great 1946 Willys. It’s a great project build. It does run. Text me for more info 956-358-6046 Rigo ”
http://mcallen.en.craigslist.org/cto/1919028202.html
The body appears a bit beaten up. I wonder if it runs.
“Husband has passed away and I haven’t got a clue how to run this Jeep! The plow goes with it. BEST OFFER!”
http://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/1917930284.html
Not one, but two popups in the hood?
“I am updating the willy we have for sale with pictures – 41 jeep willy that we have had for the last 3 years, was running when we parked it, we had plans to restore but we are moving and decided to let it go. Needs paint job and seat restoration. Tried to start it and it wouldn’t start. Only serious inquieries. 812/340-7886”
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/1918473282.html
These are some good parts awaiting a restoration.
“This is the one a collector has been waiting for! hard to tell if it was removed from the assembly line! as you will see in the pictures, absolutely no rust now or ever. it has been sitting in storage and needs to go. what you see is what you get! basicly complete body and frame. NO ENGINE OR TRANS/ TRANSFERCASE, NO WIRING, LIGHTS, SWITCHES, GAUGES. all the difficult parts are there though, as you will see in the pics. these models are extremly rare and i’ve been in the jeep business for over 30 years and never seen one like this before. this jeep does not have a title and is being sold as parts only. if you had a rusted out m38, add your powertrain and electrics and you will be done! if not capable, call me. i do restorations. heads up, reserve is around the price of a new body kit.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $1500.
(08/07/2010) It’s missing a carb at the very least.
“For sale, 1942 Willy’s Jeep in good condition. 56k miles, Small block Chevrolet V8, Tittle in hand, Serial number 22608.”
