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I’ve seen lots of ‘hood bumps, but never anything like this. That said, the body appears in good shape. Given where the handle bar is located on the dash, I’m wondering if this is an early body that doesn’t have the glove box?
“i have a 41 willys jeep was looking for a aluminum boat with a motor and trailer but lets see what you got open to options”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bar/1724628755.html
This one is a bit rough, but runs.
“jeep gpw,engine runs (needs carb and dist work). has matching # on frame and glove box tags. old rebuild tags on transmission (early style fill on opposite side) & transfer case, later engine.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/1724639514.html
Dan spotted this Nice CJ-5. Someone put some time and effort into this nice build.
“She is ready to for summer to be enjoyed by someone. 225 Buick motor, 33″ tires with a 4″ lift. Picture doesn’t do her justice. Lots of new parts just put on. ”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1719750207.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
Dan forwarded this M-38. This looks like a solid, stock Jeep.
“1951 M38 Converted to 12 volt. Runs good and is in good mechanical shape. Needs seat frames.”
This looks in great condition, though it appears it isn’t completely stock.
“30K MILES RUNS GREAT. CALL MICHAEL FIERRO AT 503-507-8801. POWER AUTO CORVALLIS. DEALER CODE:0452”
http://salem.craigslist.org/ctd/1724122619.html
I’m guessing this doesn’t run?
“HAS A BUICK V-6 WITH AUTO TRANSMISSION. HAS RUST ON FLOOR AND SOME BODY AREA. HAVE TITLE AND NON OPERATION! NEEDS TOTAL RESTORING. CALL FREDDIE AT 619 478 9402.”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/1724777466.html
There’s a variety of updates to this flattie.
“35″ tires in great shape, 327 Chevy from a 69 Impala, racing seats with 5 point harnesses, and a New besttop top included. Body is in OK shape, some dents, some minor rust. Needs minor repairs you can do while you drive it like a front end alignment, misc wiring repair, and a brake upgrade. Asking $4700. Possible partial trades for atv, log splitter, or ? Would also trade for 4 door pickup or suv 98 or newer.”
http://janesville.craigslist.org/cto/1724591666.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3800
(03/19/2010) Here’s a mostly stock jeep.
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This is a Strong Running 1948 Willys Jeep in Good solid shape with a strong front winch and plow. Great to just hope in and go or as a project to fix up nicely with out to much money or hassle.This Vehicle is a collectors item as there are few left in this kind of structural shape, this Jeep is so Old that it does not even meet the requirements to drive on the major freeways anymore as the top speed is only around 50-55 miles and hour. Email me with any questions, Thanks, Mark”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/1724109673.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600
(05/02/2010) The windshield has been modified and the glass is missing.
“I have a 1948 willys jeep. Im asking 2600 or will TRADE for a nice fourwheeler(no less then 200cc) + 500 cash. It has dana rear ends. Dana transfer case. It has original flathead GODEVIL 4 cyl. Runs good, need glass for windshield. and needs brake work. but does run and drive good. Dont smoke at all. Jeep is all original except for seats and taillights. Has no Title at this time, has been appraised to apply for a bonded title. I have an appraisal form”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $61,500
(03/06/2010) This is a well done rebuild. I thought the shock mounts were elegantly attached to the frame. Lots of pictures to look at.
“1955 Willys Jeep Pick up. Complete body off restoration, Chevrolet 402 cubic inch big block engine, B & M blower, approx. 600 horsepower, 400 turbo, manual shift automatic transmission, 205 new process transfer case, 411 gears power lock post rear differential Dana 44 front differential, 35 inch BFG Krawlers tires front power disk brakes, Fox racing shocks, power steering, tilt wheel, all conley leather upholstery, 3 point seat belts, bright red urethane paint work. All aluminum firwall, tailgate emblem, transmission mount, all aluminum fuel tank. Big, loud, fast, and clean…. Drives nice an easy. Only serious buyers. Call John 626 641-5700 more pics available at site. dmlsg.com”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/ctd/1725004601.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
This appears to be a great find. This won’t last long.
“1942 jeep military (ford) good rust free almost running”
UPDATE: Was $8200. **SOLD**
“1946 Willys CJ2A jeep, 327 Chevy, sm420 transmission, Dana 20 transfer case with twin stick shifter, open knuckle Dana 30 front, 44 rear with locker, 11″ brakes all around, 15×10″ aluminum wheels with new 33×12.50 mud terrain tires, power steering, Warn 8274 winch, tow bar, bikini top, 20 gal stainless steel fuel cell, high back bucket seats, CB mounts and antenna, new radiator, hydraulic clutch, swing pedals, and much more. awesome jeep, very solid and dependable! asking $8200 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It appears very stock, but that CJ-2A body is pretty rusted on the sides.
“This jeep is as original and complete as I have seen. Rare items still on this jeep are the canvas top and bows, keyed coil, Naco taillight, and oil bath air cleaner to name a few. Serial number on title matches the firewall plate. ACM number on toeboard and tailgate match. The body tub needs some metal repair, and entire drivetrain will need to be evaluated. The motor turns by hand, but I have not tried to start it. If you are looking for a mudding jeep, keep looking-this one is not for you. Serious inquirers respond with email address and I will contact you regarding a personal inspection. ”
A reader spotted this unusual deal. That MB looks solid and appears stock. The seller incorrectly lists the MB as a M-38. This seller is also selling a Jeepster.
“4 Willys Jeeps For Sale. All Jeeps run good and have the original engines. One is a 1961 Willys Jeep set up for a service station with a steel plow and complete hydraulic plow package. The second is also from the early 1960’s and set up for a service station, and has a hydraulic plow hook-up. The third Jeep is also from the early 1960’s and has a hydraulic plow hook-up. The last Jeep is a 1950 or 1951 M-38 Military Jeep. All four Jeeps are complete and they all have some rot and rust. All four Jeeps are ready for restoration. I’m moving and can’t take these vehicles with me. $5,000.00 or best offer for all four Jeeps or make an offer for each Jeep separately. No e-mails please. Call (347) 203-9631.”
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/cto/1719692905.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
(04/17/2010) Here’s an ad that was hiding under “willis”
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1942 willis jeep with 1/4 ton trailer . runs good. needs some work, has roll bar and tow bar.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000 (was $5000 2 years ago)
This one hasn’t been re-listed in over 2 years. The pics show the jeep has been been painted with a rough body paint of some kind (herculiner maybe). This jeep still has no engine or transfercase.
(05/02/2008) “1948 Willys Jeep CJ 2 – A great looking body, no engine or transfer case. Please call during business hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 253-588-7101, 800-627-0773”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1722981675.html
This is actually a GPW (based on the parts I can see), though it’s been modified a bit.
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/ctd/1721736756.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(04/12/2010) The fiberglass body for my jeep came from Lakeview. It’s a tiny town, but they have a nice meat shop as well.
“1947 jeep willys, engine Buick 225 V6, 4 speed muncie, electronic ignition, new brakes, new hydraulic clutch, new wiring, new alternator, new water pump, newer radiator, headers W/ new mufflers, new drivelines w/ new u joints, new bearings in the front end, new seats, SOFT TOP W/DOORS, extra 3speed mated to a dana 18 twin stick out of older cj wrangler.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
If you can unbury it from the snow, this might be a good price!
“1957 Willys yard plow with 4-way hyd Fisher plow. Runs good, stops bad. $1000 obo”
If this doesn’t take much to get it running, it might not be a bad project. If, if, if …
“1955 willys overland ford V8 has not run in years project $2500 805 910 8094”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/1722787468.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“Selling 1961 Willys pickup for parts or restore.Runs and trans is good. Lots of rust.Local pick up only no shipping.100.00 deposit at end of sale bal due on pick up.”
The underside of the body looks pretty good. It has had a few patches, as if the body used to have powersteering (hole in the grille) and a F-head motor (hole in the hood).
“I’m listing this for a friend. It has a 225 V6, T-90, T18 Transfer case, larger brake kit. Bodys fair-, but is workable. Comes with a spare hood and grille for repairing. Runs and drives, goes thru the gears ok and brakes work. Frame is good with no weird plates welded on or holes drilled. Needs glass, windshield in good shape. windshield vent works, needs bracket to hold open. For a do it yourself, it could turn out real clean without putting alot of cash in it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900.
This is missing a motor, but otherwise looks good.
“1951 Willys for sale. New paint,complete wiring,windshield,canisters,canister holders, it never had major rust problem. Only minor and it has been welded.NO ENGINE.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
This is a nice build. This would be worth checking out more closely. Note the upside handbrake; an unusual way to install the e-brake.
“Here are some pictures of my 1949 Willys CJ3a for sale.It has an all steel body with a fully boxed frame.The engine is a 1967 chevy 283 cu. in. bored .030 over,Crane cam,Offenhauser intake,Eldelbrock carb and Mallory ignition.Transmission is a turbo 350 with mild shift kit and is mated to a Dana 300 transfer case via an Advance adapter.Rear differential is from a 1972 Jeep Commando and is limited slip.The front differential is from a 1972 Jeep CJ5 both have 3:73 gear ratio.Front leaf spring main is a Divco truck and rear is a 3/4 ton Chevy truck , the remaining are custom cut.Exhaust is also custom built with the old style “ram horn manifolds” to a true dual with Flowmaster mufflers and exiting at the rear. Power steering,power brakes (drum all around) with a tilt-telescoping column from an Olds toronado along with the main wiring harness thru-out.Full roll cage connected to the frame and five point harness thru the baja off-road seats to the frame as well. Stewart-Warner gauges in the aluminum dash and an aluminum 15 gallon fuel cell mounted in the rear.The paint is Dupont and the color is from a early 90’s Chevy truck.Rancho shocks-2 at each corner and a steering stabilizer.BFGoodrich 33×9.5×15 mud terrain tires on American Eagle 15×8 aluminum wheels.This Willys is a total restoration from the ground up and has 854 miles since completion ( never off-road ).I have owned this Willys for 24 years”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
Mark spotted this unusual find when it was still available early on Sunday. However, it sold during the course of the day for $15,000. I’d love to know where it lands as it is something very unusual and rather fantastical.
“In 1962, the Army tested a machine known as The Overland Train at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. It was designed to carry equipment and supplies over both on- and off-road terrains. The train consisted of the control car, ten self tracking cargo cars, and two power generating cars. It was 565 feet long and could haul 150 tons of cargo. The control car also contained living quarters for a crew of six, complete with sleeping, eating and sanitation facilities.
The enclosed pictures are of a sister unit here in Alaska. It’s important to note this is one of the last existing units of this type anywhere. This unit consists of the control car and 3 trailers (mostly aluminum). All the units have tires and we also have a large amount of extra tires & wheels. This unit does not run and is not operable however according to Le Tourneau, the manufacturer most if not all parts are still available and or re-buildable. Would also make a terrific static display for museum. This unit is for sale as is FOB North Pole, Alaska, to the highest bidder above the reserve set by the estate.”
