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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
This sounds like a nicely updated jeep.
“This is a 1946 Willys Jeep original body no rust 2 fiberglass front fenders chevy 350m 300 hp with full rollcage 5 point harness 5 speed transmission powersteering tiltwheel danas front and back with 373 gears with turn out hubs New Top 3 months old new inspection New 31″ tires same spare on the back daulexhaust runs great. Also stainless still nerf bars with updated 12 volt painless wiring harness. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
“This is a 1946 Willys flat fender Jeep. If you are looking for originality then you should probably stop reading. This does not have the original engine, seats, windshiels, top etc. If you are looking for a really fun toy that is dependable and goes ANYWHERE this might be your Willys. It starts with the first turn of the key and runs very well. the transfer case works as it should and this thing is unstopable if you like to 4×4. It is a great farm vehicle as well. It has a PTO out the back and there are all kinds of attachments you can find to play with. I have seen these with all kinds of PTO attachments. As far a dependability and running wise it is in great shape. The steering is a bit sloppy and I was going to attend to it but I have decided to sell it. It does not have a title but I understand it is not hard to get one in Indiana and I might be able to help with that. I have a new fishing boat comming and I need to sell quickly.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Purchased by an eWillys reader
“52 Willys Jeep in running condition. 350 Chevy 3 Spd. Headers. 4 barrel carb. roll barr. white spoke wheels. New dana 44 axles, brakes, wheel cyl. and tires 31.50×15. I am asking $3000 o.b.o.!”
UPDATE: Now on eBay
No engine and tranny, but it sure looks like if you install those you’ll have one fine looking wagon!
“1962 willy’s wagon, no engine or transmission, very good condition and good for restoration. 928-499-4498”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/1715216652.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
This CJ-2A was listed on eBay for $1200 (also listed on craigslist for the same amount). No bids were made. Bidding ended on April 13, 2010. However, it looks like a decent price to me. It is a complete jeep with a PTO winch, a top, and a cj-3a windshield with good glass.
“1947 Willy’s CJ-2A with Hardtop and doors. It has a F-Head motor with a 3 speed manual transmission and a CJ-3A windshield. I bought this for $1500 almost 5 years ago. It started right up and drove until I brought it home which is right around 9,000′. I could not get it started and since it has just been sitting in the driveway. I had the starter rebuilt at the cost of $189.81 with a receipt to show. At the moment the battery is dead and the carb. needs rebuilt or replaced. My plan was to upgrade the ignition and put on a new carb. This is a good old flatfender that just needs a little time and money. There is a swing away tire carrier with 2 jerry can holders.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2300.
This looks like a good foundation for an inexpensive custom restoration.
“Willy’s pickup with small block chevy engine and Turbo 350 transmission. Runs but no transfer case on transmission, setup as 2 wheel drive. Excellent tires! Has no thru rust – only surface.
Clear Title.”
This runs and drives, has nice rims, has a PTO … looks like a good price.
“46 willys flat fender jeep orignal 4 cyl 3 speed runs and drives good pto needs restored 1800 o/b/o call 760/248-9070”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/1720031784.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500
(12/2/2008) Just from the pics I see several nicely done Mods, including the rear tank addition.
“1947 Willys Jeep, Model CJ-2A. Buick 231 V6, Turbo 350 auto, Warn overdrive, 538 gears, Warn 8000# winch, Full cage, Bikini and full soft top, Custom bumpers w/ swing away spare mount, 33 inch Pro Comp X Terrains, 15 inch Eagle rims, Saginaw power steering, Oversized brakes, Swinging pedals, Bestop seats, Painless wiring harness, GM tilt steering colum, Duel fuel tanks-24 gal total, Auto Meter gauges, Aluminum dash and corner guards, KC lights, Spray in bedliner-inside-outside-underneath-engine compartment, Plus much more. I built this myself. Everything on it is first class. 2000 miles total on this since ground up overhaul about eight years ago.Serious inquires only please. Please call Will.”
The seller honestly notes that this overdrive needs new planetary gears.
“Warn overdrive for Jeep/Willys vehicles with T-18 transfer cases. It needs new planetary gears. They cost about $200.00 at Advance Adapters. Includes the shifter, boot, and linkage. May be willing to sell shifter and linkage seperately. $250.00 obo for all of it. Call Brian (559) 709-1907”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/pts/1720128151.html
This appears to have been sold.
“1945 military jeep frame. Has several rusty areas but someone may want the turrat mount. It also has a j2-134 Braden capstan winch on the front. If interested I can get some pics.”
This looks like a good price. There is still a little work to be done on it.
“Great project that still needs a little work to finish, Does start, run and drive, Lots of new parts on allrready-new brakes,fuel tank and pump, exhaust, Comes with 2 full sets of tires and extra new parts that were not installed yet, Clear title, registration, Must go-$2300/offer, Greg 952-388-1188……available this weekend to see.”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/1719176083.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(10/26/09) The seller suggests at least one of these is a ’45 CJ-2A. If so, then this might be worth a look and might be a decent price if the ’45 is in good shape. Lots of parts here it appears.
“5- 45 to 48 model jeep willys. 3 complete with motors. 1 has a rebuilt motor. 2 with just body frame and chassis. all needs restoring, will make good rock climbers”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750
(04/23/2010) “1946 WILLYS JEEP Jeep project for rock crawler or restoration project dana 70 rear end and a dana 45 front. $1000.00 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $35000
(04/07/2009) This is certainly an unusual GPW, complete with a Ford script body. It’s apparently street legal, though I don’t see any lights on the back.
“1942 rare ford gpw script body , paint & body in excellent condition. Custom roll cage built straight to frame. Custom tube front fenders and nerf bars alum.hood . Purple and black Mastercraft seats and seatbelts. Custom 2 x 4 tube frame with 16″ stretched wheel base, now 97″. Custom 4 link rear suspension with cantilevered Walker Evans nitrogen shocks, with air bag asist. Rubicon reversed eye spring over front springs with reverse shackle and Rubicon remote reservoir shocks……”
Just a few
Brett spotted this unusual find. No price indicated. I don’t see many of these on the east coast.
“1941 Willys Jeep slat grill frame w/ drive train. no motor. really rough shape. Make an offer call Bill @ 845-635-1448”
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/1717992029.html
I believe that’s an MB windshield? I don’t think this is all original, but appears like it might be a good parts jeep.
“Good project to restore. Unsure of year all original except for wheels.No title. Needs full restore 913-832-4042 $500 obo NEED TO SELL need cash”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1717638217.html
Looks nice.
“1964 CJ3B Willys Jeep/Flatfender Original F-Head 4Cyl engine/T-90 3 Speed/ T-18 twin stick transfer case. Clear title, registered thru 7/2010”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1717995052.html
Dan found this deal. Both of these should have posi rears. So, this seems like a great price to me.
“1969 BRONZ MAIL JEEP ,3 SPEED AUTO TRANY, 150CHEV 4CYL ( IORN DUKE ) RUNS
1970 BLUE PARTS ONLY CALL ME AT 509 926 7198”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1717959788.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $2900
(02/17/10) This was converted to 4w and it appears it’s sprung over as well.
“1960 Willys Jeep DJ3A converted to 4 wheel drive with late ’60’s CJ parts. It’s got a Buick “odd fire” V6. Engine, front and rear ends work but there is no radiator or steering. One piece of metal was cut out to make everything fit but parts were kept along with the stock steering wheel and colum if wanted to make it stock again. A little TLC and you got a runner. $3200 obo, call to discuss and make offer.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1700
This looks like a farm jeep.
“1948 Willys CJ2A, Runs and drives, Rust in usual spots, 12 volt electrical system, Great for hunting, 4 cyl engine, 3 speed transmission, 4 wheel drive, New battery, New spark plugs, Fresh oil change, Winch, Have title, Asking $1700 , but will listen to all offers, Some work has been done since pictures were taken. call or email 940-736-6878.”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/1717437651.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,995
This looks nice.
“61 WILLIES C J 3 B JEEP, FULLY RESTORED, 4X4, SNOW TIRES, REMOVABLE CARRY RACK WITH JEEP CAN RACK HOLDERS & SPARE TIRE. P T O POWER WINCH, OFF ROAD FRONT, REAR, AND SIDE LIGHTS. FULL CAB COVER CANVAS WITH DOORS. ALSO COMES WITH SUMMER SUN SHAD SKIRT. RADIO. SPEEDOMETER, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE, FUEL GAUGE. NEW CARBURETOR, RADIATOR, FULLY TUNES UP WITH ALL NEW WIRING REAR END REBUILT, TURN SIGNALS NEW DRIVE LINE & U JOINTS W GREASE FITTINGS. NEW STARTER, ALTERNATOR, & BELTS.
COMPLETELY RESTORED LIKE NEW. TOE HITCH AND REMOVEALBE TRAVEL LIGHTS.”
Every now and then a reader sends me a picture of an old willys they want to buy and asks my opinion. Had George sent me a picture of the Wagon he purchased years ago, I would have said, “I think we can find you something else”.
However, George wasn’t swayed by his purchase and spent about a decade raising kids, working, and using his extra time to slowly save his Willys.
George writes, “My wife tells me I have Willys on the brain – hey what can I say! This Wagon is all original with the exception of possibly some extra chrome on the grill. The grill inserts were chrome plated when I purchased the wagon, so I figured I would put it back like I found it. Everything was rebuilt, including the front and rear ends. I wish now that I would have changed the gearing a bit. I think it is a 5.38:1. This thing has a mean granny gear! Once I get all the small oil leaks fixed I’ll invest in OD.”
He has every right to be proud of his efforts, because out of an awkward, rough wagon he built a beauty. For his next project, George is looking for a deal on a solid 1953 CJ-3A. If you know of one in the Texas area, let him know!
Nice work George and thanks for sharing your story and pics! Here is a before and an after pic:
This morning, I got wondering if the Navy ordered any other vehicles besides CJ-3As. Well, I found some information across the net on various Navy Jeeps. I list some different flattie models below, but some CJ-5s and others also spent time with the Navy.
Navy CJ-2A
Over at the CJ-2A page, Bob posted an article from the Toledo Times (8/24/1946) about the Navy ordering 200 Willys Overland Jeeps in 1946 for use along the great lakes and the coasts. Bob also mentioned the Navy ordered both CJ-3As & DJ-3As.
This G503.com thread has a some images of Navy CJ-2As and examples of tags (an example tag is seen above).
Stretched Navy CJ-2A, the CJ-2E, and the CJ-2L?
According to JP Magazine, a rumor persists that WO built an extended CJ-2A for the army in 1948 called the CJ-2E. However, they feel this is a rumor because there are no records for such a creation. In addition, experts they asked said the extended CJ-2As often came on a later model frame. While I have not personally seen any of the extended CJ-2As in person, I have seen enough of them for sale to make me think that they might have produced on a very limited basis.
And speaking of streched CJ-2As,
it looks like someone picked up that pinkish ‘2A that I had listed from Bonsall, Ca. He reports that he was a told a dealer (likely somewhere on the west coast) bought some CJ-2As, stretched them, and then called them a CJ-2L. Well, sure enough, the pinkish CJ-2A’s registration lists it as a CJ-2L (though not a navy jeep).
Navy CJ-3B Navy
According to the JeepDr. website, they have restored a Navy CJ-3B and have the Navy paperwork to back up the claim. Now, this might be a M-606 as the site doesn’t specifically answer this question.
You can see another example of a Navy CJ-3B at the CJ-3B Page (scroll most of the way to the bottom).
CJ-V35/U for the Navy & USMC
Of course, there is also highly sought after CJ-V35/U made for the Navy & the United States Marine Corp. These were actually CJ-3As modified into CJ-V35/Us
Larry had a Hand Crank Heater that he inherited from his father for sale. He wanted it to go to a good a Willys owner who will value it as much as his father did. I have no updates on this nor do I have any pics.
Larry writes, this is a “796-A hand crank heater, serial number 31.. weight 16 lbs,40,000btu at 120rpm,,manufactured by stewart warner, heater division, chicago ill. u.s.a. …… also stamped is i believe to be year of manufacture number… 472456-10-42.. it is in excellent condition with org paint and all parts org …. this heater unit has no rust or dust to it either, it was in a wooden box, along which looks like a ”service book” for a vehicle that data was keep on.”