UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
“1947 Willy’s Jeep $1500 OBO. I am motivated to sell.”
1947 CJ-2A Cave Junction, OR **SOLD**
November 24, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Increasing old Jeep Sales and the Economy
Christopher made an interesting point in one his comments. He mentioned that he’s seeing more jeeps for sale. Well, oh boy, did this get me thinking ….. and while this is tangentially related to jeeps, it more about my thoughts on the economy.
I agree wholeheartedly with Christopher. I believe the number of flat fenders appearing for sale is greater now, and the prices better, than I’ve seen since I started following them (which is only 2 years mind you). Most of the ads appear to have the same theme, ‘don’t want to sell but need the money’. Now, I don’t keep actual stats on this, but I have been pondering ways to do this without it being a time burden …
Combing Trends
When I combine the jeep sale trend I see with the recent October filings for unemployment insurance (highest in 16 years) and the record drop in October US house sales (worst in 50 years), plus the number of job applications per job here in Boise, I get the feeling the economy is still heading downward.
1946 CJ-2A Watsonville, Ca **SOLD**
November 22, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3495.
It’s definitely got a variety of good modifications. It looks well equipped for the trails.
“This Classic is set up for the Hunter/Offroader. V-6 Engine,4 Speed (Heavy Duty Ford Truck) Transmission.
Warren Overdrive, Power Take off Wench,Oversized brakes, Chevy Steering. Cargo Rack with Jerry can racks in the rear, Tow bar, Full Roll Cage. Trailer hitch, Reciever hitch in front,Dunlop 31X10.5/R15 Mud Rover Tires (like new).”
1946 CJ-2A Arvada, CO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
“1946 CJ2A Jeep with Arctic Top. Engine runs good, rebuilt starter and Carburetor. New tires. This jeep needs some body work (after all, it’s 62 years old.) The frame rails are solid, only surface rust that I’ve seen. I’m sure I’ve done some other things to it. If I think of them I’ll edit the posting. And yes, the carburetor has been covered at all times. I just took off the cover for the pic. I’ll sell the Jeep without the Arctic Top for $1600.00. Prices are firm. These Jeeps are getting more valuable daily. I just don’t have the time for it any more”
15×15 Rims with 5 x 5.5 bolt pattern Longview, WA **SOLD**
November 22, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Tires and Rims This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $100
This is a great price on 4 rims for wide tires such as paddle tires. Someone was looking for a set of these but whom … hmmm.
“The are a chrome modular wheel. I was using them on my CJ5. I Had sand paddles mounted on them. These are 15 inch with the 5 on 5.50 (five and a half) bolt pattern. They have no scratches, rust, dents etc. They are in near perfect condition. Since I was using them for sand tires, I was running them with a ten inch wide up front and a twelve inch wide in the rear for the paddles. “
1946 CJ-2A Albany, NY **SOLD**
November 20, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
Sounds like it needs a little work. Strangely, no step-side drain holes or a gas inlet hole. I’m not sure whether the back is solid or not.
“46 Jeep CJ2A with some other parts, like the windshield is 53.- Military colors, this is a great farm jeep or offroad project. Runs great, great rubber. Floor pan has some rot. Frame and all other parts and metal are in good shape. Front seats in good shape. 12volt conversion done and makes it street legal. We used it for the summer house, comes with full doors and top.”
1954 CJ-3B Sandwich, Ma $6500
November 20, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Sounds like it might be mostly stock. Nice restore.
“4 Cylinder-3 Speed. Body off restoration several years ago. Steel body. Very good condition. Current inspection sticker. Steering box needs rebuild. $6500 B.O. Contact Skip 617-590-3691”
1952 M-38 Los Angeles, CA **SOLD**
November 20, 2008 • CATEGORIES: M-38 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
This looks like it’s in great shape. May have potential for a beautiful restoration project.
“1952 willys jeep m-38 marine . converted to 12 volt, small rust on passenger floor runs great , good desert jeep , pink slip in hand .”
1949 CJ-3A Stratford, WI $750
November 20, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This jeep has a 30 front and 44 rear with posi and 4:10 gears. This is a great price. Where were these jeeps when I was looking a year and a half ago! The fenders have been lengthened, which explains the odd hood. I wonder if this is a later model frame.
“1949 Jeep Willys 4×4 CJ-2A flat fender. Body and frame in good-excellent shape with very minimal rust for the year. Roll bar installed with a fold down windshield and newer black jeep cj-7 seats. NO rear seat. Front axle is a Dana 30 with drum brakes with a Dana 44 rear. The rear axle has a positrac unit installed (not welded or Lincoln locked), 4.10 gears front and rear. The brakes for being drums work surprisingly well. The engine is an international scout v8 345 with a holley 2 barrel carb mated to a 3 speed manual transmission and a dana 20 twin stick tcase.”
1949 CJ-3A Twisp, WA **SOLD**
November 20, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.
I don’t see much that’s not stock on this early CJ-3A.
“1949 Willys Jeep. 6 volt system. Currently on East side. Best offer”
1947 CJ-2A Cape Coral, Fl $1900
November 20, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: This one is still for sale. It’s a steal, unless the owner is leaving something critical out. It’s been for sale for 6 months.
One look at the parts list and you’ll see a lot of similarities to my build. While the ‘needs TLC’ always raises an eyebrow, if the updated parts were installed well and the body is in good condition, then I think this price is rocking.
” A perfect off-roader!!! ,Buick v-6, Turbo 350 Automatic, Detroit locker rear, Trac lock front, 538 gears, 44 rear, 30 front, Steal body, Tow hooks front & rear, Street legal, but would need TLC before you would street drive, But a perfect off-roader, she will take you anywhere up, down, over or across To many toys, need to sell. Serious inquirys only please Call Dave 239 896 5795″
Reader Builds — More on Paul’s 1944 MB
Paul has supplied us with some additional pics and an explanation of the mounting system. You can view the full article about Paul’s jeep here.
“The first pic with the hood open shows the two Dzus (brand name) (learn how to pronounce Dzus) fasteners which help hold the hood down when inserted into the brackets shown in the 2nd pic. The brackets are just above the yellow ignition coil and next to the master cylinder. I also use another fastener (for a total of 4 to hold the hood) on the back side of the flat fenders. The last image shows another view of the ½” pipe as it is bolted to the top side of the flat fenders. ”
1948 CJ-2A Littleton, CO **SOLD**
November 19, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
This appears to be a great price assuming you can at least turn over the engine. The body parts look pretty good from the pics as well.
“48 cj2a small block chevy 327 no trans or t-case roller. engine does run but hasn’t in 4 years. did run strong when put in storage. must tow away.. 600.00 cash-firm”
1950 CJ-3A Racer Lakewood, CO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200
“1950 Willys Jeep. Competition ice racer. VERY FAST!! Fun street cruiser and show winner too. Must see to appreciate! Chevy 350 V8, TH350 auto trans. Spicer 20 t-case. D30 front with disk brakes. D44 rear, locked. Steel body, fiberglass, one piece, liftoff front end. Nothing but the best!
Steel Side Guards for flatties Spokane, Wa $35
November 19, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
I don’t know whether these are made anymore (anyone know)? What I do know is that this is the first set I’ve seen for sale in two years of watching craigslist. In addition, I haven’t seen a design quite like that. Normally, the steel is taller and goes up farther on the body.
“Here is a pair of vintage side rocker panel guards for a flatfender Jeep. They are steel and have some pittting from age but are straight! Hide that nasty rust with these vintage goodies! (((Please call instead of emailing for faster response))) $35 or part of a trade for a set of 15×10 or 15×8.5 American Racing Vector wheels…Think Dukes of Hazzard….. 953-7151 Matt”
1946(?) CJ-3B San Diego, Ca $2500
November 18, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Someone’s got the wrong year on this CJ-3B. Maybe it is really 1964? It’s either got a fiberglass body or some work has been done on the steps.
“Up for sale is this rare and collectable willys jeep with 4 cylinder 3 speed transmission 4 wheel drive . She runs great and is ready for a new home and off road adventures and fun !! $2500 CASH in person call Damian at 619-415-4403”
1952 CJ-3A Pittsburgh, Pa $3000
November 18, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This looks to be in reasonable condition.
“WILLYS JEEP 1952 CJ ALL ORG. ORG 4CYL FLAT HEAD MOTOR, ALL ORG COMPONETS UNDER HOOD, RUNS GREAT, TRANNY GOOD, BRAKES GOOD,33000 ORG MILES,THIS JEEP WOULD BE GOOD TO RESTORE OR USE ON A FARM OR IN THE WOODS, 3 LOW GEARS AND 3 HIGH GEARS, CAN EMAIL MORE PICS, CAN DELIVER FOR FEE. $3000. CALL 724-548-2689”
1950 CJ-3A Sarasota, Fl eBay
November 18, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This is a beautiful CJ-3A.
“This vehicle was purchased new by a California doctor who kept it on his ranch most of it’s life. I bought it in 2003. I believe the +/-56,000 is probably accurate.The only thing that is off of original is the seat belts and roll bar which I added. It has been repainted but is original color. The seats have been rebuilt and the top was replaced. Recently(early this year) I installed all new brake drums, shoes and cylinders, also new (less than 50 miles) Michelin tires.”
My Build — Playing With the Roll Cage Design
November 17, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Biscuit This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
I thought I’d reassemble my mockup roll cage to see how everything is coming together. After making a few small changes, I’ve decided the front hoop will need to go up about an 1″ or so and the back hoop will need to drop about 2″, which should provide a more balanced look to the cage and allow a top to fit more easily.
Attaching The Front of the Roll Cage
November 17, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Biscuit This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Last week, Siva asked about my strategy for attaching the roll cage to the front area of the jeep. So, I put my mockup cage back into the jeep to demonstrate this. The two pics below show the PVC tube landing squarely on the 1/4″ thick plate of steel. There will be four bolts that go through the plate connected to the cage to a plate underneath the body connected to the frame (see drawing at the bottom). This sandwiches the body between the roll cage plate and the frame plate, keeping everything together. There will also be one or two triangle plates from the tube to the plate (as demonstrated by the piece show in the pic). This will help provide some additional lateral strength.
1953 CJ-3A Vicksburg, MS **SOLD**
November 16, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
**SOLD** Was $750.
“running out of room at my shop and it needs to go. has all original drivetrain. has the overhead 4cyl. needs a hood, seats, and windshield frame. has good p78 buckshots on it.”
5 x 5.5 10×15 Chrome Rims, Tacoma, Wa $50
November 16, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Tires and Rims This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
This is a nice price on rims.
“Set of 4 chrome wheels that came from Jeep CJ. They are used but still very usable. As is $50.00 (253)380-6760 ask for Ken”
1951 CJ-3A Port Angeles $2250
November 16, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
It looks like there’s been a few mods on this CJ-3A, so some type of posi or locker seems possible.
“1951 willy 4cj5jp reg-10/31/2009 has a v6 with 1000 miles, new wheel cyl and rebuilt master. needs tires and wheels but runs with the ones on it. lights are new but need to be wired. I think it has a posi rear because 1st and second leaves great dual tire marks. thanks Jeff sell_barter@yahoo.com”
1976 CJ-5 Eastern Oregon $2495 ** SPAM **
November 16, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
UPDATE: It turns out this ad is spam. Thanks to Allen for discovering this.
“The exterior of this vehicle is VERY GLOSSY, dent free and Very nice all around! The interior is also Very nice and Clean! The condition of the body is Excellent.These are great cars and this one will give many years of reliable service. And super gas mileage !! Tires and brakes are excellent. It has just been inspected..all is fine.Im selling this car cheap anticipating a quick sale.Please email me anytime with any further questions at MatthewBaker@vanmail.us.”
1946 CJ-2A (ex race jeep) Wallowa, OR **SOLD**
UPDATE: Since I was heading to Seattle, I decided to stop by and check out this old racer (Also, it was a great excuse to head east out of La Grande, Oregon; Great drive!).
This is a total old school racing jeep. The builder took a stock jeep, threw on some desert dogs, upgraded the engine with a buick v6 (leaving the stock exhaust manifolds), threw in a roll cage, vented the carb into the cowl, and that’s about it. The builder’s son felt that there was a dana 44 in the rear that had posi, and maybe the front too, but he didn’t know for sure. Unfortunately, the weeds kept me from being able to get a jack under the jeep to test whether it had posi or not.
“46 willys,231 buick v6,full cage roll bar,ex race jeep,needing alot or a wealth of parts $400”