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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
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 .
Here is a slat grille MB converted into a truck. I found it at the U.S. Military Forum. This was as custom conversion using tin and wood.
You can view the entire thread here.
UPDATE: Still Available
(07/06/2010) “1963 Jeep FC 150 cab forward pick up (VERY RARE VEHICLE) mechanicly sound, drive anywhere! Restorable!”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/1918277553.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/19/2010) This build deserves some better pics.
“This show quality Jeep classic has been rebuilt from the ground up. All steel body, and a new NOS original Willys frame. Every nut and bolt has been off the rebuilt. Original motor, trans, transfer and axles all rebuilt 2 years ago. New soft top and redone interior. 5000 lb. winch on front with full roll cage (bolted in), chrome wheels and new tires, too many new and rebuilt parts to list individually. You must see this unique Jeep to really appreciate it. Located at Carlotta in Kingston, call 570-287-5454 for more info. Price $9500.00”
http://scranton.craigslist.org/cto/1916961043.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(03/27/2010) Lots of good updates to this CJ. Those front hangers are a bit on the tall side.
“Purchase a one of kind with a classic touch. 1947 Willys Jeep CJ-2A Body and Frame.1989 Jeep Cherokee Fuel Injected Engine and Transmission. Dana 300 Transfer case. 5-33″ BFG Mud T/A. Beard Racing Seats with 4 point harnesses. Dana 44 Full floating Rear End with Hubs and Limited Slip. Dana 35 Front End with Disc brakes, Power Steering, and Limited Slip. Custom snorkel. 8000 lb winch. Rancho RSX 9000 shocks. Full flat tow setup.”
No one can say that Sam and his wife Alecia don’t have a sense of humor. This tutorial had me laughing for a while today!
From Flatfender Willys Academy comes Sam’s explanation of the center emergency brake mod. …. Take it away Sam …
E-BRAKE BASIC TRAINING
2. This is a 78 Merc Capri E brake. There are 3 bolts that hold it in place. The wires are for a dash warning light. The hole to cut is just larger then the width of the fulcrum and slightly longer than the fulcrum travel.
3. The part in the image below goes under the floor and the cables from the rear loop through this cable guide. If the cable is too long, cut to length and use your cable locks. The best location for the brake is close to the seat.
4. This is the housing which is screwed down with screws. Use the housing to determine the location of E-brake.
5. Double check for clearance and reach by working lever up and down. If it feels good, install!
6. This E-brake is from a Hyundai. Most Japanese cars will work, but Ford is the easiest way to go.
7. This is also from a Hyundai, but boot needs to be modified. So you get busy with that E-brake while I give that maggot who shrunk my jeep a major malfunction….FALL OUT!
More Information:
It usually takes about a hour to install with 3 bolts, nuts, washers, and two cable clamps. Once you get the brake installed in the vehicle where you can grab it comfortably, hooking up the cable underneath is a no-brainer, no matter what year it is. I have also used this unit on drum type brakes.
In the image below, I’ve installed a brake in a CJ-3B with a CJ-5 Chassis. The installation is slightly different from that of the CJ2 etc. Total cost of the E-brake and cover at Pick-in-Pull for this project was $5.00. Cost of the clamps (2) and 3 bolts was $3.25 for a total of $8.25.
Comment by Dave …. This is the only other floor mounted emergency brake that I’ve seen. Unfortunately, the pic isn’t that good. But, you pull back on the stick to set it and push the button at the top to release it. You can see the rest of the pics related to this jeep here.
UPDATE: This appears SOLD, but was listed at $800.
I could be wrong, but the slopes and cut of the passenger and driver’s sides look very similar to a Willys MA, thought maybe a Ford GP as well?. This has been hacked up a bit, but it’s worth a look. Check out what appears to be an emergency brake as well.
“Clear title has orignal old style pink slip non op for 20 years but probably off dmv record now… 4×4 ran when parked 10 years ago”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was$1500.
This looks pretty good. It might make a very good restoration. The seller is calling it a CJ-3A.
“CJ3A Jeep. 4 wheel drive, winch, tow bar, buick v-6. Needs motor wired in.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
“51 jeep willys every thing works good just need agas tank $3000”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Intrepid, on-the-go remote reporter Benjamin found a couple of jeeps in Williston, ND. You’ll have to call the phone number to find out more info. Thanks Benjamin!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Just the body is for sale.
“replace that rusty aging body on your cj2a/3a with this brand new fiberglass body including a tilt one piece front clip. body has only been bolted to a chassis and never titled, and is ready to mount on your frame, or buy the matkins extreme frame i also have for sale. email for more information, or come see it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1750.
This comes with a rare bed extender. It is a project.
“1963 Willy’s Jeep CJ5 that we started restoring, Has new 4 Cyl. (F) Head Engine that has “Never Been Started”, New Painless Wiring Harness, Twin Stick Shift Levers for the transfer case, Asking $1750 OBO.
We started to restore the jeep and then my dad had to move back east for work so the jeep was put on hold almost everything you need to get this jeep up and running comes with it,
also has lots extra items to go with the jeep Like an Extra Radiator Clip with Sunk in Head Lights off Early Model CJ5, windshield Frame off Late Model CJ5, Extra Dash Panel, extra Beefier Drive Shafts, and a Bed extension w/Dual Jerry Can Holder, Extra Willy’s Tailgate, also has Military Rear Bumper with Lift Hoops, new Seats and a aluminum Hard Top with Doors.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600
“I have two (2) Jeep CJ 2A’s for sale. Here’s the story: I saved one (no title) from the shredder that had a complete chassis but the body had been ruined beyond repair, so I cut it off. I got that chassis running until I could find a body for it – which I found in the form of a complete Jeep that had the motor out and was missing the transmission. I thus dropped the running motor/tranny/transfer case from the chassis into the more complete Jeep.
So what you get is a 1946 CJ-2A (Montana titled) that runs and I have driven around the block, but no further. Why? Basically because I have done nothing to the brakes and don’t have a radiator (but I know a man who has). The Jeep just has a crude hotwiring system to make the motor run. You will have to attend to the brakes, lights, gauges (missing), greasing stuff up, etc. I can demonstrate that the motor is good and that the Jeep runs and drives and that 4wd works, but it will of course require some more work to make it ready to use for fun. It is missing its tailgate, but there is a bent one that you get that is green and could be straightened out to work. I am trying to get the house/garage where the Jeeps are rented and need to sell them.
On the plus side, the orange Jeep has a nice solid body, complete windshield, gas tank, decent paint (orange), tow bar (1 7/8 in ball) and is generally very clean.
You also will get:
– a complete metal half-cab with doors
– an extra motor and exhaust system
– an extra transfer case and complete clutch
– two sets of wheels, one with good newer radial tires and one with older bias ply’s
– an extra chassis with axels
– extra grill/bent but usable hood and tailgate/bent but repairable gas tank/brake hardware/misc
This shouldn’t be a difficult project, and for example with the brakes, between the two Jeeps you should be able to make up one good set of every part (shoes/drums/etc). If you wanted to sell the extra parts off or make a second complete Jeep you could essentially get one for almost free.”
I can’t tell this is a CJ-3B for sure. It sounds like a project.
“It is 4 wheel drive. The engine is in good shape though not operational-needs battery and ignition up-date. Needs 4 tires and transmission work. Good vehicle for hobbyist.”
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/1915835793.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Here’s an unusual flattie.
“1947 Willys Jeep body mounted on a Chevy S-10 2wd chassis. Front power disc brakes. Chevy 383 stroker motor with roller rockers and forged domed pistons. Turbo 350 trans. Runs and drives great. Needs lights wired and windshield to be street legal. Lots of new parts. I have a title for the Willys Jeep. $2500”
The rims appear to be 5 x 5.5 rims.
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set of 4 complete with wheels. 31-15.5-15 817-228-3980″
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/1902522105.html
Nice looking 5 x 51/2 Hurricane Rims, though the price seems a bit crazy. The lettering on the tire looks like it has been sprayed blue?
“I have a set of 4 hurricane mag wheels and tires, one set is a set of 2 that have BRAND NEW 295/50/15’s the other 2 wheels have a set of 295/50/15 hancooks with halph tread on them,still very nice. these rims are 5 x 5.5 that are coming off my 1979 ford f100 custom. if you want some rims that will make heads turn, these are it! please call rob at 207-320-3069 or text.”
http://maine.craigslist.org/pts/1900834771.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
“Stainless steel roll cage 8,000 miles on rebuilt Pinto 2300 Motor 4cyl. power steering disc brakes overdrive 8,000 warn winch comes with towbar call”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500
(08/11/2010) This looks solid, is mostly stock and comes with a nice rack.
“1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep. Very clean. Original drivetrain with flathead 4 cyl. Runs great but needs transmission work. Comes with several styles of soft top and towbars. $3500. Trades considdered. Call 928-303-0754 serious offers only please”
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/1918541441.html
UPDATE: This was $700 .. now $1200
(10/10/2009) It’s not street legal. To call it a “great project” might be stretching things.
“CHEVY V8 350 W/350 TRANS NEW BRAKES FRONT AND REAR TOP COMES OFF NOT STREET LEGAL GREAT PROJECT WHATEVER YOU WANT TO USE IT FOR RUNS GOOD DOES NOT SMOKE NEW BATTERY AND WIPER MOTOR TAG IT AS A ANTIQUE AND YOU DON’T HAVE TO HAVE IT INSPECTED LOTS OF POWER CALL BILL FOR DETAILS 757 6422202 (THIS IS NOT STREET LEGAL AND ALTHOUGH IT RUNS DRIVES AND STOPS IT IS A WORK IN PROGRESS AND WILL NEED TO BE TRAILERD!!!!!) …..”
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/1916267117.html
Don’t forget there’s an FC get-together in Olympia, Wa, this weekend. (here’s a pdf version you can download)
Bruce forwarded me these unusual and rare posts cards of some unusual Surreys (here’s a compilation of Surrey & DJ info). Bruce has attempted to contact the Las Brisas Manager to learn if they have a historian of sorts for their jeeps in use, but he hasn’t had any luck. If anyone has any Las Brisas connections, please let me know! Thanks for sharing Bruce.
Check out the guy driving the jeep, a stick no less, carrying a tray of food!
Brian writes, “
These 2 jeeps offer clues but also leaves one with more questions. The extended tub, tailgate, baby moon hubcaps, valance panels, and an absence of chrome bumpers. Also, there was no date stamp on the card, but it looks to be from the late/early 50-60s.
On the back of the postcard, written in both English and Spanish, it reads Room service by jeeps- unique at hotel Las Brisas in Acapulco where every room a has it’s own pool.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. It’s a rare DJ-6.
The DJ-6 model was built from 1965 to 1973 according to some sources and 1965 to 1968 according to others. The most expensive DJ-6 was $1,818 according to All-Par.
“Up for auction is this nice old Willys DJ6 Jeep. I bought this from a collector in KC MO and he had it for over 25 years stored in his building. I understand that this is a hard Willys model to find. It was bought new by Merrit Dairy and used to sell Ice Cream out of. The Delight Company bought it and made it into the Ice Cream Jeep by adding the top which unbolts and makes it into a normal DJ6, their brass tag is rivited to the firewall as seen in pictures . The body is nearly rust free as it was never used in winter months. The floor panels and fender wells are in very good condition. There are some dings in the fenders and dents here and there but are very solid. The engine is the 4 banger and has a 3 speed manual tranny. I believe these are orignial miles as it runs and operates very smooth. No blow-by on engine. This will make a great restoration project as the basics are very complete and solid.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Here’s an aluminum flattie body on a modified Ford Bronco chassis. As I mentioned in a post last week, the vented hoods are very rare. I’m not sure if that’s aluminum or steel.
“Unique aluminum bodied CJ2 Jeep. This is a professionally built for off road, but very streetable CJ2. It is a real eye catcher. It features a highly modified 1974 Bronco chassis with 4 wheel disc brakes, dual master cylinders, urethane bushings, power steering, trans. cooler, power steering cooler, etc. It sits on, like new, 35X10X15 Goodyears. Power is supplied by a fresh 351w ford with edelbroch manifold and newly rebulit edelbrock 4 barrel, connected to a modified c-4 trans.and headers. It is an older construction, but is done right! I prefer cash, but will consider a trade for a nice cj or wrangler or ? and cash. ”
Here’s a parts Jeep.
“48 WILLY’S JEEP GOOD FOR PART’S CALL (360) 609-8278 RON”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1915075547.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
(04/24/2010) This is a highly customized, nice Jeep. Check out the custom windshield.
“1947 Willys CJ2A. Ford V-6, C-4 automatic transmission, rear dana 44, front dana 30, posi front and rear, 31” TSL thornbirds, power steering, 4 wheel power disk brakes, tilt column, air compressor, welder, spring over, custom windshield, bikini top, full top with full doors, clean title.
This Jeep needs some TLC, not a basket case by any means, but does need a little work. I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old that will not allow too much time in the garage. $4500 OBO May be interested in a trade( SUV, Rhino, Ranger, RZR, Cruiser )”
