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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
Here’s another unique Cammo special.
“1947 Willy Jeep CJ-2A 4×4 – Original engine – Runs great, street legal, excellent for hunting. Great for parades or as a collectors item. Oversize tires. Camo colored. Price $3500 or best offer. Located in Duncan, Oklahoma.”
(05/28/09) It’s got some rust issues …
“I listed this earlier in the summer, but have gone down significantly in price as I don’t want to see it sit outside through the long winter and I have no garage to store her in. Has a crack in the windshield. Needs new clutch, spark plugs and fresh gas. The frame is solid but rusty. Hard arctic top and doors. No papers. Would make a great project for the garage this winter and have ready to go out mudding in the spring. Serious inquiries only and if you set up a time to come out, please follow through! Located in Sandy Creek. May be able to arrange delivery for half price of local towing company. They want $150 to go to Syracuse, I will charge half whatever they quote for your specific location. You must come and look and pay cash first before any delivery will be arranged. $300 Firm on the jeep. Email or call Jim 783-1464.”
http://syracuse.en.craigslist.org/cto/1443053554.html
Bill, who runs this great Bantam Website, forwarded me a link to the below video which reveals the results of a four year Bantam Reconnaissance Car Pilot recreation completed by Duncan Rolls.
From the YouTube website, Watch a perfectly authentic re-creation of the original Bantam Reconnaissance Car Pilot (the world’s first jeep) go on-road and off in a demonstration by builder Duncan Rolls. The Pilot Re-creation required over 3500 hours of work to build. The drive components are original Bantam and Continental parts, as are the gauge cluster and other parts (a total of 60 per cent of the vehicle). Duncan made the chassis and body completely by hand. The only original sheet metal was a stock Bantam cowl, but even that had to be widened by six inches, just like the original was. The original Pilot, delivered to the Army at Camp Holabird, MD on September 23, 1940, was lost to history after successful testing.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The dashboard is unusual.
“1948 Willys Custom Jeep with a Ford 302 V-8 Engine, 4-Speed Manual Transmission and lots of other extras that makes for a perfect hunting/farming/ranching vehicle. This jeep has had a lot of alterations but runs and drives good. The body is straight and the drive train seems to be tight. The engine has limited blow-by but does show some exhaust smoke. Some reconditioning may be needed but it should provide you with a lot of great service.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This comes with the weight kit on the front.
“1947 Jeep Willys C-J2A, original 4 cylinder flathead. 3-speed transmission. New brakes, shocks, and exhaust. Weight Kit on front, and 3point hitch. PTO $6500 OBO”
TABLE OF CONTENTS: There’s 4 sections to this post:
1. MY CAGE:
Here’s the cage in the jeep. Yeah, I’m happy about this. It’s a little chromier color than I wanted, but I suspect I’ll be covering it with wrap soon. I already hit my head once, lol …
And here’s a video:
2. MY THOUGHTS ON BUILDING THE CAGE
And an overview of my experience:
This post reflects my experience researching and building my roll cage. My goal with this post is to eliminate the need for others to spend the hours and hours I spent researching weighing options and deciding upon a cage. Note that while I have had a couple cages and my dad built two cages (back in the 70s), this was the first cage I designed, bent and built myself.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO READ MUCH MORE ….
UPDATE: Was $2000. **SOLD**
It needs a new rear driveline. Otherwise, it looks to be a very good price.
“1949 Jeep willys, 350 4 bolt main 400 horse, B&M shifter, turbo 350 tranny, 8k lbs winch, new soft top, newer tires, Need cash, jeep I know its worth, my loss your gain, clean title from washington, Jeep runs and drives but does need new custom drive line made for rear”
This sounds like a great price.
“Have a newly rebuilt Chevy SM420 transmission. Bought it originally for my Willys wagon and never installed after going with a different drive train. This trans is one of the best for off roading due to its low 1st gear and is great in short wheelbase rigs since its only about a little over a foot long. This Trans also comes with an extra 420 that is not in great shape but its extra parts! I also have a Advanced Adapters SM420 to Dana 18 alum. adapter along with a twin stick Dana 18 T-case for sale as well. Asking $300 for the two trannys. If you have any questions just give me a call at 909 519 5787 Thanx!”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/1442337757.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800
I thought I had listed one of these already, but I can’t seem to locate it.
“Custom 100% hand laid fiberglass Willys replica. Perfect for light weight drag racing, ideal for rock crawling. Call for more details.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
“Sorry Willys owners. I need money for a construction project and that is why I am cutting the price on this fantastic 1953 Willys. It has a fresh 327, 35 muds, 9k winch. Runs like a champ. Stored undercover, has top and doors, trailering parts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2995
“1947 Willys Overland CJ2A. Take a look at the pics and you can see this Willys is in great shape. It has near new tires, 4 on vehicle and a 5th matching tire/wheel for a spare,2 inch spring lift,tow bar, steering box conversion, additional fuel tank mounted to underside, GM tilt steering collum, straight body. It runs great and is currently regestered until July 2010. It comes with a rear seat and a bunch of spare parts.$2995.00 FIRM.=”
Jay went to go look at this jeep and provided the following description. Thanks Jay!
The frame horns are a little screwed up in frontand has a rebuilt studabaker straight 6 in it instead of the ford motor.correct tranand transfer, runs good. The tub is the cleanest gpw tub ive seen except 1 hole that was cut in dash for a radio??. easily repairable. Very little rust except for a little by the axe/shovel location.Still has tool box lids, data plates on glove box, gas tand and sump, two original front seats. Frame number was “welded over” when motor mounts were changed for motor. Front crossmember was modified to drop radiator a little. I don’t think he is that negotiable.
Here’s a description from the sellers:
“Rebuilt 6 cyl. flathead engine. Rebuilt trans, Rebuilt transfer case. New brakes. New wheel bearings,New springs , has traction Bars.(for show) New Shocks. New steering linkage. Brand New tires. Custom Gas tank. Has been all rewired and new gauges. Heater. Painted light Metallic Blue.Top is from a CJ -5 made to fit. This has been in AUTO SHOWS in 1986,87,88,and 89. New Battery.. I am the third owner of this jeep. There is some rust by driver door where the shovel use to be mounted. 303-433-7928”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1428427459.html
Pete, from the Willys-Overland Jeepster Club, emailed me a comment regarding Jeepsters the other day, teaching me something I didn’t know about Jeepsters (No Factory made 4wd models from ’48 – ’51). He had a link to his website, so I checked it out.
I finally figured out what Santa rides in when there is no snow for his sleigh … he uses a bright red Jeepster! Drop by JeepsterClub.com and learn more about their organization.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
A stock jeep with a body that looks pretty good.
“For Sale: 1953 Willy’s Jeep (project vehicle). Engine and transmission are removed from vehicle, but included in price. Asking $1,000.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
This looks very nice.
“Red 1953 CJ3B Willys Jeep. Hi-hood. Buick V6- Headers. 3 speed manual transmission. Aluminum wheels. Like new tires. No rust. Colorado Jeep. Rhino Lined”
This looks very stock.
“1947 willys CJ2A 4X4 runs good drive it home”
http://stcloud.craigslist.org/cto/1440666596.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700.
This CJ-5 looks nicely stock and appears in good shape.
“1959 Willy’s Jeep. Less than 60,000 original miles. Runs great (4 cylinder) and in excellent condition. No top. PRICE REDUCED to $2,700.”
It needs a starter (according to the seller), but is otherwise good (well, at least that is implied). The price seems right.
“
1957 willys jeep cj5 has a small block 350,dana axles 3 speed willys tranny lift kit supper swampers spare to match 30×9.5 50r15 has 570 miles on jeep sents been built just needs a starter to run also comes with a high lift jack and a big winch on the front any questions on it call brian at 801-598-8757 looking to get 1500.00 obo”
http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/cto/1440393059.html
This appears mostly stock.
“YOU’RE BIDDING ON A 1950 CJ3A IN GOOD SHAPE, STOCK AS A STOVE. MOTOR HAS LESS THAN 10 HOURS SINCE REBUILD. NO OIL LEAKS. NO GEARBOX WHINE. 12VOLT. GOOD TIRES WITH 50% WEAR. DOOR VINYL REFURBISHED. TOP NEEDS REPLACEMENT.”
This looks well maintained. The top has at least one sizeable hole in the back.
“1952 JEEP WAS TOLD IT WAS SAME AS MILITARY IT HAS FLATHEAD FOUR JEEP MOTOR 3SPD TRANS WITH HIGH LOW AND IN OUT 4X4 TRANS CASE THIS VEHICLE RESOTRATION IS 6 YEARS OLD IT HAS SOME FLAWSA IN PAINT BEHIND FRT FENDER PAINT HAS 2 SPOTS THAT NEED TO BE FIXED FOR A PERFECT PAINT JOB AND AS YOU WILL SEE IN PICS THE INTERIOR IS NOT DONE ANDREAR WINDOWS IN SOFT CAB NEED TO BE REPLACED. NOW FOR THE GOOD STARTS GREAT IDLES PERFECT ACCELERATES WELL SHIFTS GOOD CLUTCH IS GOOD TRANSFER CASE WORKS TIRES ARE GOOD (ALITTLE WEATHERCHECKED) RUNS DOWN THE ROAD STRAIGHT IS A VERY CLEAN PIECE AND NOT MUCH LEFT TO MAKE IT PERFECT. QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL 320-732-4098 NEAL”
UPDATE: I think the price is now $3500 if I read the Ad correctly.
(11/12/08) Here’s a sand/mud rig. Safe to say it’s been modified.
“Built 350, turbo 350 tranny 205 trans-x, 9″ rear spooled toyota front both with 4.56 gears, boggers rear irock on front. asking $5000.00 may trade for cherokee (my kids like to wheel this is too much rig for them)this thing is built to play with and thats how i used it.”
UPDATE: Marco let me know that this great looking Sand Jeep sold.
“Built by Larry Minor who is famous for his 1000+ horsepower sand jeeps. This is his first Jeep that he claims “started it all.” All custom rebuild full cage 3 seater, 4 pt harness, 383 chevy, Turbo 400 auto trans, 9 IN ford rear end with spool, Dana 20 transfer case and Dana 30 front axle built by Pat’s Gearbox, custom rear 16 gal fuel tank alu, 4 wheel disc brakes, Power Steering, Tilt Wheel, B/M shifter, tilton starter, optima battery, MSD 7AL-E ignition, MSD Pro Billet Distributor, Deamon carb, cross flow rad, 2″ equal length custom headers, 6 in longer frame boxed. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
“(2)1948 JEEPS 100% COMPLETE ,(1) HAS GOT A LITTLE MORE RUST THAN THE OTHER,ASKING $1000.00 @.BOTH HAVE ALUMINUM TOPS W/DOORS”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Well, the price is right, but some of the customizations are, well, ouch! Just look at the driver’s side mod and the hood mod.
“For sale 1952 willys jeep runs good body needs some work. has 200 ford 6 cyl engine 3 speed standard transmission lock out hubs”
UPDATE: ICON is no longer selling these jeeps. They were priced at $45,000
Jump over to the CJ-3B Page and check out the latest on the new ICON CJ-3B, the first of several (or many?) new CJ-3Bs that will roll of the ICON plant from Van Nuys, CA. Derek covers this vehicle very thoroughly. It appears they’ve built a good rig. The engine is an interesting choice, likely providing debate for some time. Make sure to check out the gauge panel; it’s very different!
You can also see many pictures of an early prototype here from the CJ-3B Page.
