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UPDATE: The price has dropped to $1200.
This is a dissembled project with a rough body that needs to go asap.
“1945 Willys MB, has been sitting in the garage for about 8years. I have take the gas tank, seats (not original) and wiring out. Does not run, but did. Body is shot, frame and running gear are in great shape. $1200 firm. You must trailer away. ”
Another of the projects I was putting off was the creation of a transmission cover. It’s really nice to be crossing these small projects off the project list. It’s not a thing of beauty, but it will do for now.
It turns out that the bad hood I had from one of the jeeps I purchased has been a great source of foldable, flat steel. So, I used a chunk of it to fold together a cover.
Before doing any cutting, I used some cardboard pieces to create a mockup. Here’s a look at most of the pieces in place (I actually had more, but removed them, then realized I hadn’t taken a pic, so I threw a few of them back on ..)
Here’s a pic of the flat steel from the hood:
Next, I drew some basic lines that I used as an outline for cutting and bending the piece. Then, I used a cutting wheel to create a rough cutout of what I wanted. Boy I wish I had had a cutting wheel for my first jeep! That little 4.5″ cutting wheel has been invaluable.
Once I did a rough cut, I made an initial bend (note the clean working space .. lol):
Because of the odd and curved shapes, I cut a little, tested it, cut a little and tested it again. Once I was convinced it would work, I sanded it down and made some additional folds:
After testing it some more, I made the last fold and riveted it in place.
With it finished, I drilled the holes necessary to mount the rubber boot on top and to attach the cover to the body.
All that was left to do was to paint the piece with Herculiner to match the body floor. By this morning the paint was dry, so I installed the cover:
And, from the other side:
Once I grab a rubber dual boot for the transfer case shifter (if any one has one of these, I’m open to a trade or cash!), I’ll create a small piece to complete the cover.
One of the projects I have been putting off is the rebuild of my headlight containers. The headlight directional adjustment pieces were made of plastic. Two of the four had already broken, so I knew I’d have to fix them eventually.
After pondering the situation, I chose to remove the existing directional adjusters off the CJ-3A headlight containters I had. I really hate damaging these original pieces, however I also knew that the oldsmobile units I use are even harder to find.
Here’s what the original headlight adjusters looked like:
Here’s a closeup of the plastic piece (out of focus):
Here’s the ‘new’ piece that has been cut down so that it will fit (another beautiful pic .. not)
Here are the pieces riveted onto the headlight container. One more rivet to go. You can see the old, (blurry) rivets just underneath the new pieces. Once these were installed, I painted them and put everything back together.
Kind of a funky paint job, but it would probably clean up well.
“Rare 1942 Ford Jeep WWII. During WWII Willys-Overland Co. could not produce enough jeeps to meet the war demand, thus Ford starting producing jeeps in the exact image of the Willys model so that the parts were interchangeable. Sense limited production were produced these jeeps are a rare find. The jeep has been garaged and in our family for over 20 years. For those collectors out there this jeep can easily be restored to its original glory. I believe the seats and rollbar and rear bumpre are the only changes made. The jeeps body and engine are in great condition, I drove the jeep this past weekend around the farm. Please send me an email at katzjigs@yahoo.com or call 559-446-1071 and leave a message if you are interested and we can arrange a viewing.”
Here’s a great old FC-150.
“RED 1962 WILLYS FC150 JEEP. ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION NOT IN TRUCK. ENGINE ON GARAGE FLOOR RUNS SMOOTH AND QUIET! COMES WITH ANOTHER ROLLING PARTS CHASSIE. SOLD WITH BILL OF SALE ONLY! I NEVER REGISTERED OR DROVE IT ON THE ROAD. ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. DO NOT BID AND THEN WIN AUCTION AND THEN NOT PAY FOR IT!! ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN CALL ME DURING THE DAY 8 AM TO 2 PM OR WEEKENDS BEFORE 8 PM. MIKE AT 203/268/4547. LOCATED IN EASTON, CONNECTICUT 06612.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $550.
This looks in great shape. A DJ body in this good of condition isn’t easy to find.
“Willys flatfender style steel body with flip forward fiberglass hood/fenders. Comes as shown in pics without seatbelt harness. Pretty straight, very slight surface rust, no scaling. Not perfect but could be with some tlc, or use as it as is. Perfect for your project. No title/no frame. No other jeep parts. May entertain trades. Looking for a trailer for quads or hauling cars/trash. Price is firm. Thanks fer lookin'”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
This might not be a bad price.
“1951 willys jeep, was running a year ago needs carb cleaned and fuel lines and tank cleaned. supersonic L head engine original motor. Top needs to be cleaned and is missing strip that hooks it to the top of the windsheild can get from bestop maybe 15 to 20 dollars. Does not need much to have running. Also has lock out hubs, three speed trans, two stick transfer case. Would make great project restore or rock crawler”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Free
It appears this is a free jeep. That’s a good price!
“1948 Willys flat fender jeep rolling chasis with axles, tires, tranny, t-case. Great for project or for the rare spare parts.”
I’m not sure if this is actually a Surrey or not, but it’s definitely a 2 Wheel Drive DJ-3A.
“Up for bid is a Surrey Gala pink Willys Jeep. I do not know an exact year the Jeep was made (the year I put above was a guess). The Jeep was painted over but there is still lots of pink showing all over. The Jeep runs. Carburetor needs rebuilding it runs way to rich and leaks gas. The gas tank has rust in it and clogs up fuel filters. Column shifter is broken at top of shift handle. I have been shifting with vice grips, transmission shifts good and appears to have had been rebuilt, dope looks brand new and case has been cleaned to bare metal. Seat frames are very solid and springs seem in very good shape, steering wheel has some cracks in it. The windshield glass is broken and the windshield frame is very solid but it has some rust spots, the hood hinge was broken and somebody put screws in it. Bowl for air filter is missing. A hole for a radio was cut into dash. The body tub only has two holes rusted through, one on the right side at the body support above the fender step and the left side at top of wheelwell underneath a roll bar that was in it…. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800
This looks like a fun little CJ-2A. I wonder if the bars attached to the windshield from the roll bar are intented to support the windshield? It’s a good strategy to help reduce stress on the windshield.
“Bright yellow.12 volt conversion with new 1 wire alternator.rebuilt starter, all light including turn work great. Has stoway towbar that folds flat on front bumper.(NO TOP) new master and brake cylinders. Tires are larger radial on white spoke wheels(NO SPARE) New e-brake cable yet to be installed along with 4 leaf after market springs.”
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**
This looks to be a good foundation for a great little trail jeep. Though this is a non-running project at this point, it does have a number of quality upgrades.
“46 willys,1962 buick 198 v-6 rebuild 1 hour run time,sm 420 trans,5:38 gears,dana 30 disk brake,dana 44.lots of new parts,16 gallon fuel cell,frame boxed,power steering and power brakes.rear brakes are 11 inch.needs a few things to drive this rig.”
UPDATE: Was $4000. **SOLD**
This looks like a real nice flattie.
“This has been a great Jeep but I’m moving on. 231 Buick v6, TH400, Power steering, Revolver shackles, Open knuckle Dana 30 front axle with an air locker, Dana 44 rear axle with Warn floating hubs and an air locker, 4:56 gears, Nice top and doors included. $4000 obo,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500
It’s hard to tell much from this photo.
“Engine – Buick V6. Full roll-cage, custom roof-rack, new seats, new frame “boxed-in”, tow bar, custom fuel tank with skid plates, 456 gears, 2 gas can racks, disk brakes, Detroit lockers, diamond plate body guards, aluminum rims (tires in good condition), high lift jack etc.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
This looks like a pretty good price for a M-38 that looks to be in great shape.
“1951 Willys M-38 military jeep! Complete with canvas top, axe, tools, etc. This has been stored for 30 years and has an older restoration. This jeep runs and drives!! Owner has had the following maintenance done: new battery, new carb, new gas tank, new fuel pump, new brakes (all parts), new water pump, new fan belts. $6500. This jeep is located in Topeka.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Here’s an unusually themed Jeepster.
“This is one neat old Rod. It’s on a s10 blazer frame. Its got a 305 4bbl w/turbo 350 trans. PS, PDB,Tilt Steering.8″X15″ rallys on rear, 7″s on the front. Runs and drives great. Has headlights,taillights and brake lights. Oil,Temp,Fuel and Volt gauge. Its painted up with Beetle Bailey Camp Swampy theme.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
This looks like a nice enough jeep that has been ‘restored’ nicely. However, the claim that this is all original except for tires and wheels is not true (12 volt system, fender flares, the rear lights, and I’m sure more).
“BODY OFF RESTORATION, 1951 CJ-3A. BOX, STOCK & BAREFOOT-EVERYTHING ON THIS JEEP EXCEPT THE HORN BUTTON & TIRES & WHEELS. EVERYTHING ELSE IS ORIGINAL 1951 EQUIPMENT, 2172 MILES SINCE COMPLETION, ENGINE & DRIVE LINE HAVE BEEN GONE THROUGH INCLUDING NEW CLUTCH, ALL NEW BRAKING SYSTEM, NEW EXHAUST, NEW LIGHTS, 12 VOLT CONVERSION, REMANUFACTURED STARTER …”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. See this same tractor here: View Post
I have only seen two of these for sale (here’s the other one). These use the Willys drive train. You can learn more about the specs for these tractors here.
“For sale is a 1947 Empire Tractor S/N # 5582. This tractor has been fully restored and has brand new tires and a new battery! Check out www.empiretractor.net for more information relating to the history and specifications of this model.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
It’s safe to say that you won’t see many rock crawlers with a slat grille. The louvered hood is unusual as well.
“
1942 Ford GPW, built custom from frame up!!! Awesome head- turning JEEP toy!!! All the power of a hotrod and capability of a great rockcrawler. NO UNOBTAINIUM parts, all over the counter!!!
1947 cj 2a frame, fully boxed, with YJ leaf spring hangers. wheelbase stretched from 80″ to 88″. Scissor shackles in rear. Ramps full 1000 on 30 degree. Rancho springs with Wagoneer Dana 44’s front and rear. 5:38 gears with incredibly predictable full spool in rear and lock right in front….”
Here’s some great old photographs from the 1970s. They document some of the events attended by the Good Time Four Wheelers. The image below was from the 3rd Annual Green River Valley Jeepers in 1976. I attended one of their playdays in 1981 (I think). It was located between Black Diamond and Enumclaw; I wouldn’t be surprised if the area is full of homes now.
I’m suprised that as late as ’76 they weren’t requiring cages to race. It wouldn’t be too long before they were required. View all the pics (lots of desert dogs) at the pnw4wda forum.
UPDATE: Purchased by an ewillys reader. He notes it’s in great shape and was a good price. It’s now home in Montana.
This looks like it could be a good price to me.
“1951 Willys jeep CJ3. Runs. 4 wheel drive. Has a 6 ft. plow. Original motor. Has rear seat, chains for all 4, transfer case and transmission with gears. Spare motor parts and assorted brake parts. Other misc. parts. Little rust under doors where step used to be. A classic in it own right. “
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Here’s an unusual find. I can’t quite tell how good of condition it is in. It sure looks like it is hidden in some kind of tall barn?
“This is a real Gala 1959 flatfender, VERY RARE this one still has a few places you can see the HOT PINK factory paint! tail gate DELETE body, have winshield frame +glass mint! Have Reg., frame is sand blasted in DP-40 no drive train, I got rid of it 25 yrs ago,$3000.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“This is a 1954 Willy’s Jeep CJ-3B, that’s been lifted, v-8ed and customized. This thing starts and runs great and is great fun to drive! The motor and transmission are Chevy 350/350, and both work great. The duals sound great without being obnoxious. It has power steering, and brakes, and the heater’s hooked up. I’m no jeep expert, but the remainder of the drivetrain appears fairly original equipment to me, other than obviously it was lifted. This Jeep sports 35″/12.50″/15″ radial tires and aluminum wheels, both in excellent shape. ”
This looks like a wagon out of an old photograph. I don’t know whether this price will hold, but this looks like it would be a great restoration project that wouldn’t need much work.
“Pulled out of a barn in Iowa. Excellent condition for its age. Runs and looks very good. Has 327 motor (not original). Exterior and interior in above average shape. Interested? Call Ru at 319-651-6758 for details”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500
This is a nice looking CJ-3A.
“My computerless neighbor would like to sell his 1952 CJ3A WILLYS JEEP. The engine was rebuilt,new gas lines,brake lines,seat covers,body panels,floor pan,and more.The Jeep runs and drives nice and was shown last year at the Autumn Roundup in Ludlow”
