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Obviously lots of updates to this jeep. The body appears in great shape.
“For Sale: ’49 Willy’s CJ 3A, New body tub, Fenders, Windshield Frame, Tailgate, Chevy 4.3 V6 Fuel injected, Complete new painless wiring, new paint, new seats, gauges, completely undercoated, Dana 44’s, 488 gears, lockers Front/Rear, 350 automatic, completely rebuilt with shift kit, 38′ Swampers, new plus wheels. Placed 3rd in 2 cars shows.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
I can’t tell if there is rust issues or if there’s dirt and scratched paint on the sides.
“1946 Willys Jeep . 4 cylinder chevrolet engine, buckshot tires, red with black bikini top. Everything works.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6850.
This looks nice.
“Nice vintage CJ2A flat fender Jeep with 225 V-6, 3 spd. trans, disc brakes, custom 6 point roll cage, Ramsey wench, custom rear bumper with break away spare tire and gas can holder, pistol grip shifter and Procomp 31 x 10.50 tires. Great Jeep, hard to find like this one. Serious inquiries only please”
It appears pretty stock. Hard to tell much from the pic.
“ForSale 1948 Jeep Cj2A in very good condition, Runs good, Just need to be finished, Do to health I can not. I have most of the parts to complete. If you want more pictures or have any questions E-Mail or call Joe at 270-929-1464”
http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/1507448643.html
It runs and drives. I can’t tell much from the pics.
“All original running gear four wheel drive needs master cylinder for brakes to work other than that runs and drives fine 4 cylinder flat head. Contact Ernest Rollins 304-927-1993.”
http://charlestonwv.craigslist.org/cto/1490798305.html
Here’s a jeep plus a ’43 body that looks in at least reasonable condition.
“This is a solid 1948 Jeep CJ2A. . Everything is there including a clear title…the frame is solid…does have a cracked windshield. This old Jeep would make a fine restoration project, which was my intentions however; I have too many other projects to give this great old jeep the attention it needs.Under cover for 4 years. Includes extra 1943 military tub which needs restoration. Seats reupholstered. 90% painted, major rust dealt with before painting. Some light surface rust from sitting.”
http://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/1505500387.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
(10/12/09) Here’s a nice looking CJ-3B. Rack and Pinion Steering?
“1953 Willys CJ B3 Jeep. 4 Cylinder; Manuel transmission. Gray interior and exterior. Has been restored. Runs good and drives good. Engine, running gear, brakes, all have been rebuilt. Rack and pinion power steering. I also have orginal steering parts, and it can be converted back to the orginal steering system. Tow Bar. All new: carb., fuel pump, starter, alternator, gas tank, gauges, electronic dist., tires.”
UPDATE: I thought it had been sold, but it’s still available..
(11/20/09) A restorer’s dream? Well, it does look pretty stock, but I wouldn’t call it dreamy.
“A restorers dream come true. For Sale 1946 Willy’s Jeep, 4 cylinder flat head engine runs great, 3 speed manual transmission, still has the original 6 volt electrical system and all data plates are still attached, see pictures. Needs restoring and I don’t have the time or place to do this. Contact me at 276-988-4499 if no answer leave message and I will return your call. $2500 or best offer. Thank You.”
http://swva.craigslist.org/cto/1501734329.html
UPDATE: Was $6500. *Status Unknown**
“1947 Willy Jeep 4weel drive no rust in very good condition. not army type…”
This might make a good restoration project.
“1957 Jeep Willys cj-5 with hydraulic snowplow is in original condition. The jeep has been stored inside most of its life. It has a Hurricane f-head 134 14 motor with 6 volt system. It has a T-90 3 speed transmission, Dana 18 duel stick transfer case, Dana 25 front axle and Dana 44 rear axle. Overall condition is very good for the age. This is a solid jeep Asking $ 3500.00 Call 860-890-1018”
http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1504968672.html
UPDATE: A reader reports this has sold.
It doesn’t look to bad compared to some I’ve seen today.
“1947 WILLYS $1000.00 O.B.O. Great shape for restoration. Body & frame very solid. Not much rust. What you see in the pics is mostly just missing paint. Not rust. Motor & Hubs had been rebuilt years ago. Hasnt been ran in a few years But use to run great. Needs gas tank & brake work. Dont think it would take much to get it running.Family lost interest in it & left it to me. ”
This looks like a nice truck.
“Body: While this is not a gleaming show truck, it is a good looking and solid Willys pickup. The paint is quite presentable and the truck does look nice. As with any older paint job you will find the nicks, scratches and stains. I do not see any signs of significant rust, this is a very solid example of a ’55. If you are after perfection, look elsewhere. If you are after a decent truck that looks good, this could be your truck! Please take a good look at the photos as they are very representative of this truck. If after looking you would like more information please email or call us at 360-416-4995….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
The truth in advertising here? “1952 Willys Overland CJ-3A runs, drives, might stop.” I can’t say I’ve ever seen a grille damaged quite like that. Check out the gear shift in the third pic. It’s also a mix of CJ-2A and 3A.
“Here’s the good: This vehicle runs well. -Starting is accomplished using the factory center foot pedal starter engagement. -The following have been replaced recently (last 4 months) -fuel tank, intake, exhaust manifold, intake valves, head gasket, spark plugs, points, condenser, master cylinder, filters, and oil. -the carburetor and fuel pump have been rebuilt recently. -starts, steers, shifts, rides fine. doesn’t stop well right now. (wheel cylinders need rebuilding, i have the rear kits.) -transfer case works well and is twin stick case. (high/low and 2/4 wheel drive.)”
Apparently, there was a problem with the plugin that crashed the site. Well, things are fixed now! Hopefully, not too many people noticed!
– Dave
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(08/30/09) I’ve never heard of Ronald. It appears to be next to Roslyn, Wa (the stand in town for the TV series Northern Exposure).
“48 Willys, original except for the 289 V8 and the front bench seat. $3000 obo. May trade for same value 2 horse slant load trailer.”
UPDATE: I recently ran across an article discussing a pre-war Topeka Hiway mower built from Ford truck parts: http://www.farmcollector.com/tractors/mowing-tractor-zmbz14octzkel.aspx I haven’t looked any deeper into this information.
This is Joe’s DiMaggio’s Topeka Mower in Wisconsin (see more pics here)
One source argues that the Topeka Hiway Mowers were built by ‘Shorty’ Meinhardt, who founded Meinholt Machine and Welding in Topeka Kansas. Shorty’s grandson Dean Fechter now runs the business. According to Meinhardt’s cousin, the first mower they built rolled over and broke Shorty’s back. But, that didn’t stop them from building more tractors.
Yet, according to at least one data plate, the Topeka Hiway mower was produced out of Irwindale, California, a product of the American Hoist & Derrick Company. Can anyone clear up the discrepancy between producers of the mower?
According to Marty Henson in 2009 there were three versions of the mower:
I have kept records of all of the people I know who have these mowers and information about the style, age and attachments. So far I have found three distinct styles. The oldest style appears to date to the late 1930s and uses Ford-style sheet metal and running gear. Examples are owned by collectors near Seattle, Wash., and Hartsville, Tenn.
The second style closely follows a CJ Willys/Jeep and uses a Continental 4-cylinder flathead engine, 3- or 4-speed transmission, and Dana 18 transfer case. The mower attachments on these were either a sickle bar or rotary. I think later mowers of this style included a windshield. I have found two examples of the later style Topeka Hi Way mower. One was recently sold by the Montana Highway Dept., and the other is in Lyons, Colo.
Most, if not all, of the mowers were painted yellow. To date, I have recorded the names and addresses of 11 owners in eight states. Just today I added two more contacts. By including my previous letter in your magazine, you have generated many of my contacts. I’d like to receive information from your readers about anyone who has one of these mowers or knows where one might be found. Thank you for producing such a wonderful magazine and assisting me in researching the Topeka Hi Way mower.
Here are some examples of the jeep version of the Topeka Mower:
This was for sale in December of 2014:
This one was for sale on eBay in Ohio in 2009 (see more pics here):
This one was for sale in Baker City, Oregon, in 2010 for $400.
Here’s an orange one:
From the CJ-3B Page. There’s a second pic here with the windshield up.
Here’s a fancy one from the Antique Tractors Page
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“RARE WILLYS TOPEKA MODEL. ASSEMBLED IN TOPEKA KANSAS. ALL HYDRAULIC WITH POWER STEERING. HAS A CONTINENTAL FOUR CYLINDER INDUSTRIAL ENGINE WITH ABOUT 1100 HUNDRED HOURS. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, TWO WHEEL DRIVE, HIGH LOW RANGE, FOUR WHEEL IN AND OUT AND HAND THROTTLE FOR THE REAR HYDROLICS SUCH AS LOG SPLITTER, DISC ETC. FOUR WAY PLOW, HEATER, WITH DEFROST AND REMOVEABLE CAB. GREAT FOR THE SUMMER ALSO. A SICKLE BAR OR ROTARY MOWER CAN BE ADDED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. HAS REAR HYDRAULIC REMOTES FOR ATTACHMENTS. TITLE NOT NEEDED AS ITS CONSIDERED AS A MOWER OR YOU COULD GET ONE AS IT HAS ALL THE STREET LEGAL ITEMS. NEW TIRES AND RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT.”
View more pics
I’m sure the February temperatures that have blown into this month Boise are the ones that are rippling across the US. Jim shared with us the effects of storms at his place, along with a note that it dropped to -15 last night …. brrrrr. Jim, I’m assuming you’ve put that new/old snow plow you got to work?
Jim wrote, “Not a single bit of anything on the ground 2 days ago, then we got slammed! Its gonna be a white Christmas around here for sure!”
Here’s a good looking truck with an unusual bed.
“Talk about a sweet ride! This 1960 Jeep Willy has been complety restored and is ready for “Date Night” or a “Show and Shine”. Runs like a dream.
http://www.mountainmotorsportsllc.com/Beta/index.php/vehicles/jeeps/1960-jeep-willys-pick-up.html Call for all the details: Mountain Motor Sports, Cedar City, UT
435-867-0100.”
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/ctd/1504186621.html
Here’s a buyer looking for a CJ-3Bin good shape.
“Wanted Cj-3B High Hood with Buick V-6 in good condition. Please call David 530-682-0639.”
It looks good.
“I am selling this rig only because of seriously failing health. I bought it nearly three years ago so I could fiddle with it and drive it as a hobby. It gets a lot of attention wherever it goes.I can still drive it but can no longer work on it. The previous owner was a mid seventies retired MP who had restored three Willys MB’s. This 1942 was his third and he said it was time to let it go. I liked it so much I had it shipped in a covered trailer all the way from Ruffsdale, PA to Baton Rouge, LA. I was an MP myself in the mid 60’s so I had a lot of Jeep time in the M151 but always wanted a WWII version. It and the trailer have been garaged before and since my acquisition. The Jeep speaks for itself. It’s in really good condition. It was not cleaned up in any fashion prior to the pictures being taken. Didn’t even wash it. I didn’t “shiny” anything up under the hood to try to put a fresh look on it…..
The trailer is a rare Bantam. One source has it as a very early post war where the first two hundred were produced with a military style seamed axle, combat wheels, and were painted olive drab. This trailer fits. The Bantam letters on the data plate are block rather than Italic placing it wartime or immediate post war. It also has the heavy three position shoe and thick lunette for the military pintle hitch, chains and hooks. It’s also got blackout lights. Go figure ….”
View more information and pics at eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This is highly customized. One of the more unusual customizations is the unusual change to the grille.
“1942 Willy’s Jeep, 327 Motor, 400 Auto, Posi-front & rear. 36 inch Tires. New-Carb, Fuel Pump, Starter, Aluminum Radiator, Electric Fan, and Much More. Clean….and Strong Runner. Will Consider trades for Motorcycles, Guns, ATV’S and Classic Cars”
350UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $
UPDATE: Something strange is going on .. this jeep is listed below for $2000 in Chico. On eBay it is listed for a single bid of $5500.
This looks a good price on a CJ-2A. This is listed as a ’43, but I see nothing to indicate that this is anything other than a CJ-2A.
“Turn key ready to go. Overdrive works great. Transfer case smooth and easy. Converted 12 volt system. Immaculate seats and back seats. L4-134 purrs like a kitten.
*Less than 7500 miles on rebuilt original L4-134 (four cylinder) engine *A rebuilt carburetor *All steering components are either new or rebuilt *New speedometer and cable *A new radiator *A new master cylinder *New windshield and rubber *original four speed transmission and overdrive *Two speed heater *New floor pans *Canvas soft top *Upholstery and tires in good condition * AM radio, C.B. ready *Tow bar and trailer hitch *Epuipped for hunting with rear mounted deer deck *Interior lights, lights under hood and back up lights *Gas, amp and water temperature gauges *Two locking tool boxes mounted inside the jeep *Two five gallon powder coated gas cans mounted on the rear with locks *The jeep comes with more that $500.00 worth of spare miscellaneous parts *11″ brakes not installed, but still in the box *PTO *The jeep is in excellent condition and has been hightly maintained and serviced on a regular basis. Only addition I put on are knew front hubs. We are not using it. This jeep needs a great home. The only flaw is that hood could use new paint. There are a couple of paint chips. Machanically it is in great condition. For more info you can call or text me at (530) 906-2229 my name is Scott”
UPDATE: Was $7800. **Status Unknown**
Looks nice. Includes Overdrive.
“1965 Jeep Willys CJ6, 4 Wheel Drive, 3 Speed on the floor with additional Over-Drive Gear, 134 Overhead Valve 4 Cylinder Engine, 3 Inch Lift with Big 32X12.50R15 Off Road Tires, New Paint, No Rust, Body and Frame in Great Condition, New Brakes, New Shocks, New Front End Suspension, Full Roll Bar Cage, Runs Strong, California Original now with Florida Title. Rare Find and a Real “Head Turner”. For Show or Fun. $7,800 or make offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“Willys Jeep – 1943 MB Jeep in excellent condition. Restored several years ago in Arizona and has been garage kept except when used for hunting, which has been minimal. Jeep has no visible holes or rust. It’s in need of a good wash job and detail. Used only three times in the last four years and it’s time it goes to a new home. Engine is 4 cylinder, 3 speed transmission, 4X4. Watson, manual lock out front hubs, Viking Winch with electric remote control, new battery, brake shoes replaced by brake shop – less than 100 miles ago. Has a tow bar, leather seats, a small bikini top, couple of gun holders, and a pair of 5 gallons gas cans and holders on the rear end, next to the spare tire. Mileage,31496, is what shows on the speedometer, don’t have a clue if iit’s accurate.
I bought the jeep from my father in law who is the one who restored the jeep 35-40 years ago. It was restored in Arizona and has only been in Colorado for the past 4 years, but is always garaged. Runs great, starts easy. I don’t know of anything not working on the jeep. It just sets around and isn’t getting used so it’s time for it to move on. Transportation, will be up to the new owner. Payment will need to be made in full prior to title exchange and transportation.”
