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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000
“165 miles on new build. Buick v6, New aluminum radiator, 8000 lb warn winch, NEW body & frame, New wheels & tires, New mastercraft seats, New spicer gears & Timken Bearings, SM420 with Warn overdrive, Big shaft model 18 TC, Front disc brakes, ARB Locker & air compressor, Dana 44 rear with Warn full floating axles, Dana 30 front, Integrated towbar & Highlift, New paint & Bedliner, high output heater, New soft top & bikini top. Very clean & well built”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
It’s a running jeep for only $1200. Comes with it’s own ‘wench’ ….
“Very Used and needs a loving owner who wants to recondition or hunt. Has an electric wench in front. Great for a run around vehicle for a farm or family retreat.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800.
This CJ appears in very good condition.
“1950 Willys Jeep 4×4 This jeep has lots of new parts. We redone it 4 years ago. It has a 4cyl Ford engine, it starts and runs good”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $16,500.
This jeep is part of a package that includes a travel trailer and jet skis. I haven’t seen too many CJ-3B drag jeeps.
“53 willy drag jeep original hard body 350 small block 355 cubic inch 327 corvette heads 205 valves, solid steal competion craink, 310 solid competition cam, Roller rockers 12 to 1 compression MSD ignition ,mollory ignition coil, aluminum 4 core radiator ,electric fan .400 turbo trans. manual velve body, trans brake, hurst shifter, 9 inch ford rear end, 31 spline full spool axel ,620 gears, 500 + horse power,$10,000 invested. very very dependable … .”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6200. Lots of upgrades and a slightly stretched body.
“1953 CJ3B Stretched Body on 1977 CJ5 Frame, Fuel Injected, 10K miles on Professionally Rebuilt 401, ARB Lockers, Avalanche Automotive Quarter Elliptic Rear Suspension, Spring Over Front Suspension, T-18 Tranny, Modified Low Geared Dana 20 T-Case with Twin Stick, Dana 30 Front End, AMC 20 Rear End w/One-Piece Axles, Winch, Custom Redwood Dash w/ VDO Gauges, 33×12.50/15 Super Swampers, Bikini Top w/ Safari Doors”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
“Ford V8 Roller Cam, NP435 4 speed, Dana 18 transfer, 1 1/8″ shafts, Dana 44 rear, Dana 30 front, 4.10 gears posi front & rear, 11″ disc brakes in front, PTO winch, Best soft top, power brakes & steering, roll bar frame boxed, custom bumpers, etc. $8500.00.”
This has had a variety of updates.
“302 NP 435 dana 20, nine inch disk brakes, dana 30 disk brakes, springover on blazer springs, 35’s, power steering and brakes. Motor needs some work. Please call Tory at 360-271-4268 with questions any time of day.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at No Price.
I can’t tell if this is an early or a late ’46. It appears a bit rough and without matching tires.
“WILLYS PROJECT………….LOOKIN TO TRADE FOR A QUAD FOR DAD PERRAFABLY A UTILITY QUAD JEEP HAS A CHEV V8 POSSIBLE”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
I’m not a big fan of the bumpers, but everything else looks good on the GPW.
“1943 Willys Jeep GPW- restoring, new paint,lots of new parts. Have all original parts replaced. New spark plug wires,coil,distributor,points,fuel pump,carburator kit,tires,wiring. All transfer cases cleaned,drained and refilled. New canvas top,seats.,new battery. 6,000 OBO 918-465-1054”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
“1946 Willys Jeep Siberia Civilian Style Cab and Frame. This is a great Willys, I built it bolt by bolt. I had a Chevy 350 in it and twisted the rear drive line pulling wheelies everything else is just fine though. I will sell the transmission and the T18 transfer case twin stick if you would like it for $450 more. So its your choice. This is a special willies because of its hard top. The body is close to perfect, but not painted. Everything is good on it, if you get the tranny all you would need is the rear drive line and engine and you will be ready for anything. This jeep never has been stuck in anything, it goes up and through everything. I added a heater in it so that you have defrost and heat, if you need it. Call me with any questions, I know everything about this Jeep, I built it, I”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800
“PRICED TO GO FAST SINCE IM MOVING OUT OF TOWN, WONT LAST!!! BLACK COLOR. 4 X 4. CAR SOUNDS GOOD, AND IS IN VERY GOOD RUNNING CONDITION”
No price listed. It appears in good shape.
“1947 Willys Jeep Great condition. This jeep is ready to drive. Runs and drives properly. It is time for some toys to go. for more info Call 814-498-2533 or 814-797-5686”
UPDATE: More pics. Still Available
Only one pic, but it looks in pretty good shape from the one pic.
“‘53 Willys Jeep, Model CJ3A, flathead 4 cylinder Jeep engine, 6 volt system, aluminum cab, plow hooked up and will go as package, 44,000 original miles, No brakes, dead battery, Body has some rust, mostly surface, floors and bed are rusted through, cross members are weak. Frame is solid. No title or registration. My father used only for plowing driveway. Was running fine when last parked in garage in 2007 when he became ill and has not been started since. $975 firm”
I was searching for more extended CJ-2As and came across Bennett’s CJ-2A Project pages. The Serial Number is 71781. It appears he’s owned the jeep for quite some time and over the last few years has been slowly working on it.
This has had a few changes.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2a soft top. – 23,262 miles. Runs smooth -Comes will dolly, spare tire, 5 gal gas can. -Hi lift jack holder. – $6400. – Call 805 340 2579 or email to see it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800
“1947 willys jeep civillian with tailgate. body in really amazing condition. this jeep is mostly original and is not rusted or rotten. the body is amazing condition. the drive train is amazing as well. the engine was exchanged for a buick v6. the original trans is still in place as is the overdrive unit! yes even the overdrive is there. a willys in this condition is almost impossible to find. the windsheild is the two piece design that was all original. under the fuel tank is even in good condition. title is clean. this willys is not running right now and was being meticulously restored by a very anal guy for years. there are still many things to be done, but the condition of this willys overall is amazing. it has been garaged kept until recently and we hate to leave it outside due to its great condition. so it is up for sale to a good home only.”
Jim and I had a few email exchanges about the extended flatties. After a little searching, he came up with these pics of a 1942 GPW that someone expanded and that Jim owned for a short time. It appears the builder was going to extend the front, though that looks pretty scary!
More discussion on extended jeeps tomorrow or friday.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This sounds like a pretty stock CJ-3A in good condition.
“NEW: Engine Overhaul; Trans Bearings (gears look good); Divider Box Bearings; Warn Overdrive; Exhause System; Elec Wipers; Tiger Top with doors; 30x 9.50 R 15 LT Radial Load Range C Tires; Updated 44 rear ends; Springs. INCLUDED: Original Vacuum wipers; Used Roll Bar; 2 Boxes Misc. Parts; Flywheel; T90 Trans with divider box warn winch tow bar”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $750
This has a nice rollcage, and HEI distributor, v6 headers, and possibly a one wire alternator with the V-6. This might be a decent deal, especially if you have another tranny around.
“1943 Jeep Willys. Engine works, tranny doesn’t. Locked up. Was planning on fixing, but after a year and a half, haven’t. Jeep’s located 20 mins. east of Julian. Call me at 619-722-7065 for more information and a time to go see Jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
It looks to me more like a M-38 rather than an MB. However, I don’t see any passenger side cutouts.
“A 1942 Willys Jeep,Red in color,a three speed,new brakes,tow bar And its in Exellent shape.4 cyl engine”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Appears in good condition.
“1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep / $3000 / Runs / Off road tag / includes lots of parts and extras. Admiral & Garnett area of Tulsa.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.
“I have a 1946 Bantam Trailer that is in fair/good condition and can be used as-is. It has an oregon title and bantam serial tag. I’m asking $650.00 or $600.00 if you have a ’46 cj2a.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $15,000.
Here’s a beautiful truck for sale out of Ohio. More large pics on the craigslist ad.
“I am offering for sale this 1963 Willy’s Jeep PU truck, which I have owned since the early 80’s. Shortly after purchasing this truck I did a complete body off restoration. Every nut, bolt and mechanical part on the truck has been completely restored like new or replaced. The frame, all sheet metal components including the cab was sandblasted at the start of the restoration. All this including the mechanical work has been done in a professional manner. The engine has been completely rebuilt, the transmission refreshed and driveline joints replaced….”
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/1305063947.html
I went out today to start the jeep. The battery was completely dead. This is the first time I have had any problems with the battery. Something drained the battery significantly. The only change I have made was plugging in the head lights, so I will have to do some more investigation into this.
But, I don’t give up easy. I wanted to run the engine, so I jumped the jeep and got it going.
I ran it half way around the block to help charge the battery.
Exactly half way around the block I ran out of gas. I knew my gas guage sender needed to be adjusted, but I still thought I had a little more gas.
I coasted to a stop … alternatively laughing and cussing.
So, I went and got gas from my garage, got the truck, put in some gas, jumped it once more, ran it home and put it quickly to bed. Tomorrow I go get a battery charger …. lol.
Gerald recently purchased some tires. They are Goodyear casings P 235 /75/15 with V-Grip Hot Cap retreads from Import Export Tire in Latrobe, PA. This is a different seller than the Stone Tire Company I highlighted a few months ago.
Gerald writes, “The Rims are Appliance brand 13 spoke Manufactured by the W.R. Grace Co. in 1976, Max Wheel Load 1580 lbs. Model 1058V5 15 x 8.5 wide. The are 5 x 51/2 Bolt circe with a 3 1/2 inch offset. Lug nuts are a special washer and nut deal. Gorilla still makes them.”
Here’s a look at the casting
The Tires are Goodyear casings P 235 /75/15 with V-Grip Hot Cap retreads from Import Export Tire in Latrobe, PA. We always called the Mini Terra’s.
Here’s my 1963 3B Sporting the set-up.
We raced with these back in the 70’s and 80’s and finally found a place that would still do these.
