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UPDATE: Still Available
(02/26/09) This looks like a decent price.
“1947 Willys Jeep with 6 cylinder Ford motor. Runs well, a great restoration or hunting vehicle. $2000.00 OBO by appt only. Rudy”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/1624527464.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1995
Here’s a running barn find.
“1946 willys CJ-2A.Been on the farm for over 30 years. Original flat head engine good. Clutch and transmission good. Have most of the parts for full top(poor condition)”
Here’s a couple images from the Library of Congress showing President Roosevelt cruising the American troops in Morocco.
Here’s one image: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/fsa.8e01227
Here’s a second image: morocco2: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/fsa.8e01229
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Ted contacted me to let me know he has decided to sell Eleanor, his nice, stock, 1947 CJ-2A.
Ted writes, “ I am selling Eleanor, a Late 1947 CJ-2A. #148236. She is a daily driver and runs good. 134 engine, T-90 tranny, 18 transfer, 16’x4.5 rims, with new NDT tires & tubes. Converted to 12 volt, but have the original 6 volt generator & a voltage box. All new brake system from front to back. All new gauges & light switch, still in the box, old gauges are still in her. Warn overdrive (not in), Harrison heater & driver side heater(not in). I put a new heater in 2 years ago before I bought the harrison. New carb kit was put in 2 years ago, and she will start in -15 degree ever time. Tiger top is 2 years old. Has a nice roll bar in her, was going to take it out just never got to it. Has a 3A windshield on her now but have a 2A windshield for her also. Before I bought her, someone put in a bucket seat and cut holes (4’x5″) in the back fender wells for the buckets to fit, wouldn’t take much to fix. I have both 2A seat frames in nice shape with new seat cover, seat pans, foam & hardware, still in the box, also 47 back seat with original cover and springs (no rips or holes). I also have license plate brkt, leather shift boots,hood block and other parts that where made by members here on the form. There is other thing also that I have bought, or put on, just can’t think of it right now. The tool box floor is rusted out, but the pass, floor is good to go. I no for a fax, had kids jumping in it for 2 years. Factory color was mich yellow but was primer grey when I bought her. I was going to do a ground up restore but things have change and would like her to go to a good home.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
“1942 willys military jeep willys flathead 4cyl runs great needs fuel tank and a steering box need to sale asap clean title pinkslip in hand”
I’d like to see more pics of this. It looks good.
“This is a clean CJ3B that i am selling. It starts right up, runs good and drives/stops excellent. Original L Head 4 cyclinder engine with New Carb, New Alternator, New Fuel Pump and New Exhaust. Tranny works awesome and has a warn overdrive. New Tires, New Rims, New Brakes. The exterior of the body was media blasted and repainted but the interior was not touched. This is a nice and clean CJ3B High Hood Willy’s. They are hard to find in this condition. $6500 OBO”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1625999128.html
Here’s a good looking flattie.
“1946 Willy’s Jeep. Buick V-6, 4X4, Great Conditions…. lots of upgrades….”
http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/1625352747.html
Here’s a stock CJ-2A that sold this afternoon.
“Nice original, unmolested 1946 Willys CJ-2A Jeep. This Jeep was owned by a local service station for many, many years, and spent much of its life stored inside. When the owner died, a co-worker and I purchased it and stored it in his garage. He began replacing some of the safety items like brakes and fuel tank, but lost his garage space to his wifes car. I bought him out, and had planned to finish the couple items but do not have time. The engine was running before the old rusty fuel tank was removed. It turns over with good compression, and has spark. The new fuel tank needs to be installed, and a new fuel line run. He also did some work to the brakes, but the lines are not finished (I think he replaced all the shoes and cylinders),. There is also some wiring that need to be replaced (cloth covering rotted)….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This CJ looks in good, stock shape.
“1951 Willys Jeep CJ, New Brake System , Re-built engine, Converted to 12v, Used as a Plow truck since 1980 “plow has been removed”, Very Low Miles. Starts and run good. Can be used as weekend driver for fun or a good ranch vehicle.”
UPDATE: Was $1850. **SOLD**
This looks pretty solid. I suspect there’s an issue with the engine?
“1954 Willys Jeep Truck; 4-wheel drive; small block Chev. engine; project vehicle; $1,850.00 or BO; Additional parts available: front fenders, hood and grill.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Strip off the top and repaint this and it might look pretty good.
“has stowmaster 5000 tow bar and 5000 pound ramsey winch wired front and rear. asking 2500 obo or possible trade for 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive FORD. call jeff and leave message”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
Here’s a restoration project that’s been stored at a dealership for 20 years. It’s got a little rust, but the parts look good.
“1949 Willys Jeepster, 4 cyl F-head motor, complete, needs restoration or for parts, located in Dayton, Ohio. Vehicle has been stored in a former Jeep dealership building since 1989. Over the years I’ve lost the title and can only give a bill of sale. Photos are available. Call Joe Becker at 937-271-8912 $1,500 OBO”
This is only 2wd? Interesting ….
“2wd, 4 cylinder, new brakes and brake lines, new starter, new alternator, new cap, points, wires; new belts and hoses, has back seat.”
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/cto/1625664251.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
(11/17/09) “NO TITLE IT HAS BEEN LOST? ALL JEEP NEEDS IS RADITOR & BATT,4X4 IS STRONG! ORIGINAL MOTOR! $500.00 ITS YOURS! E-MAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS!”
UPDATE: Pics now available. It looks in great shape.
(03/06/2010) Includes an overdrive. The seller and the state of Idaho both note that ‘Salt’ is not used on Idaho roads; however, just to splice hairs, while the state of Idaho might not use Sodium Chloride (aka table salt), they do use Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride, both of which fall into the family of salts (aka a chemical product produced by reacting an acid with a base).
“This wagon needs TLC, everything is on it, engine has been rebuilt, very little rust{Idaho DOES NOT USE SALT on their roads} 4 cyl L head with overdrive, not 4×4. serious inquires only,pictures upon request”
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/1720882091.html
UPDATE:Price dropped to $3500
This includes extra parts (mb body/fenders/hoods, extra engine, tranny). It’s a great looking old cj.
“I have had this jeep since 1976. It has always been stored inside. It is complete with the original drivetrain. It runs and drives great. It has new brakes. It has a front mounted winch with inside controls. It has the original type L-134 engine. This jeep is all stock. It comes with an extra complete MB body with the tailgate, hood and fenders minus the windshield. I will also throw in an extra standard L-134 engine that has never been bored and an extra transmission. I replaced the generator with a high output alternator. I still have the generator. Come check out this classic Jeep. Only call if you are a serious buyer. I am asking $3500 FIRM for everyrthing. Call Ray at (360) 866-7787.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1626018191.html
Here’s a fun looking, old school build that Bob spotted. It looks like it has a CJ-5/CJ-3b cage in it — the bend in the front is in the wrong spot. But, who cares; it has flames!
‘1966 willys jeep with a 1941 body. body off restore, 350 chevy v8 with avenger holley carb, munci 465 trani, dana 300 transfer case, dana 44 rear with locker, dana 30 front with disc brakes, 33″ thornbirds (like new condition), runs like a champ only thing it needs is the brakes to be pressure bled. $5,600 call Mike at (440) 225-2421″
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/1621932159.html
A trip to the local Military show turned out to be just what Paul needed. BTW Paul, you don’t owe us anything. You are putting on a show for us up there in “The Last Frontier (which is the official state nickname)”. No doubt there’s a few readers who might benefit from this mod.
Paul, take it away! “This past weekend the local military vehicle collectors had a show at a car dealership near my house for the general public and it was free so I went. Before leaving the house I grabbed my camera and a steel tape just incase I ran across a shining gem of a radiator nestled among the antique olive drab metal. In addition to the WWII Willys and Ford Jeeps on display, the Dodge command cars, M 38’s and M 38 A1’s there were a couple of M 151’s and one of them had it’s hood up. Naturally I began checking out the radiator, first by eye and then measuring the height, width and thickness and ending up on my back under this Mutt where I noticed the radiator was a bottom mount. Most interesting!
The original M 38 radiator is a bottom mount with a top mount brace rod, it’s 21 1/4 inches wide by 19 inches high and 5 inches thick. These dimensions are overall and they include the radiator cap. The core dimensions are 13 inches high by 20 inches wide and 3 inches thick.
The M 151 radiator is a bottom mount with a top mount brace rod, it’s 20 1/2 inches wide by 19 inches high and about 4 inches thick (I didn’t measure the metal shroud so I’m guessing here) and once again these measurements are overall. The core is 13 1/2 inches high by 19 1/4 inches wide by 2 inches thick.
Both radiators have a drivers side inlet (top) and a passenger side outlet (bottom).
Gentlemen, we have a winner !!!!!!
For the past 55 years E. A. Patson Parts and Equipment has been dealing in new and used surplus military vehicles and parts here in Anchorage but Elmer Patson is 86 years old (his son, Rod, is only 63 but he’s been working at the business since he was 12) and would like to retire so everything’s for sale. I asked about M 151 radiators and they have both new and used radiators. I was able to borrow a used radiator so I could do a bit of metal massaging and fabricate a lower mount and the top brace rod and when the snow melts some and they can get into one of their outbuildings where the new radiators are stored I’ll buy one of those. For now this used radiator will allow me to continue my progress with the Willys resurrection until the end of March when I’ll officially declare the winter to be over and it will be time to do outside (summer) projects.
Thanks again to all the Willys fans for their much appreciated suggestions, ideas and help. I look forward to the day when I can return the favor, but until then I owe you. “
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400
“230 Jeep Tornado 6cly,T90 trans with Warn OD,Warn elet. winch,roll bar cage, rebuilt 65 Vet cross flow radiator with remote filler yank needs to be installed . Have owned since 1965 time for new owner and some TLC. Runs OK”
Gerald forwarded this example of a Tornado in a beautiful truck.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
Not a bad price given it runs.
“1948 Jeep Willy’s – 4×4 off road vehicle, and street legal, currently not registered. Does not need SMOG, Drives fantastic. CAMO paint, great for weekend get aways.
Needs parking brake, and a little bit of TLC. Comes with attached Tow hitch.”
UPDATE: Was $17,000. **SOLD**
It looks in great shape.
“1948 Willy’s Jeepster, good condition, in running shape. Has had engine work done in past year. Top and interior are in good shape. Paid $17,500, put in $2,000. Make an offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
It the top is in good shape and it runs, then this looks like a good price.
“chevy 350 eng.,400automatic trany,411 rear, and trades are welcome”
And, it runs on propane!
“A 1946 willys ice racer it has a 350 chevy motor in it it runs on propain. call (720) 937-3417 Dean”
It’s a little funky, but solid.
“This is a nice old willys jeep I have had it for about 10 years, it runs but the carburater needs tuned up it. I am selling it to make room in my shop I just dont need it anymore. If you have any question about it you can call me at (812)870-8495. Shipping is up to the buyer. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000
Here’s a very nice and nearly original FC-150.
“1961 FC 150 WILLIES PICKUP NEW REBUILT ENGINE, NEW CRANKSHAFT, PISTONS, RINGS, BEARINGS, CAMSHAFT AND GEARS. ALSO VLVE HARD SEATS. TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER BOX RESEALED. OVER DRIVE ON TRANSMISSION AND WHEEL LOCKING HUBS. NEW BRAKES, WHEELS ND TIRES. HAS POWER STEERING. DRIVES GOOD. THE TRUCK HAS NO RUST.”
