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There have been a few updates to this daily driver.
"This old willys is a daily driver. It has had almost everything replaced or rebuilt. It runs great and is very dependable. It has the original 134 cu engine in it and gets great gas mileage. I can deliver to the front range for free. Call if you have any questions 785-821-1943"
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800.
This jeep is a daily driver. It looks well taken care of (except for needing new paint) and has a variety of upgrades. If as good as advertised, the price isn’t unreasonable.
” FOR SALE IS OUR 1949 WILLYS CJ3A 4X4, NEW TIRES & WHEELS, NEW DANA 44 REAR END, NEW DANA 30 FRONT END, NEW GEARS AND AXELS, NEW CHEVY 2.5 LITER 4 CYL, NEW LEAF SPRINGS AND BUSHINGS, 3 SPEED TRANSMISSION, BIKINI TOP. THIS JEEP IS DRIVEN DAILY BY MY WIFE WE PERSONALLY HAVE NEVER HAD IT OFF ROAD WE HAVE ANOTHER ONE FOR THAT. IT GETS ABOUT 30 MILES TO THE GALLON THE SEATS HAVE BEEN REDONE. THE TUB HAS BEEN SPRAY IN BEDLINERED. EVERYTHING ON THIS JEEP IS NEW IF SOMETHING WENT WRONG WE REPLACED IT WITH NEW PARTS. THE ONLY THING THE JEEP NEEDS IS PAINT AND A SOFT TOP IF YOU WANT TO FINISH IT”
Don came buy and purchased the fiberglass body I had for sale. He said he just couldn't pass it up, though he didn't really need it, but thought one of his family members could use it. I think he was most interested in creating a template from the grille to make other fiberglass grilles.
Don belonged to the Bobtails Jeep Club. When I was growing up, the Bobtails were a jeep club with members mostly in the Eastern Kent and Auburn area of Washington State. I told him I thought they had dissolved, but he said there a few left, including his family members, but they are scattered (as are most other clubs). He said all he and his family do is race, so their vehicles are exclusively race focused. They had just been racing this past weekend down in Chehalis. I guess about 30 jeeps showed up to race.
As a number of readers can attest, I've done a variety of craigslist deals (probably close to 40). This time, I had a '73 CJ-5 radiator I wanted to sell, so naturally I listed it on Craiglist. A potential buyer contacted me and said he was very interested, but couldn't come look at the radiator until after I had left for Seattle. So, I told him I would put the radiator outside and if he wanted it, to put the money into an envelope I pinned to the house.
Sure enough, two days later the radiator was gone and the money was inside the envelope. I was happier about the honesty than about the money 🙂
In fact, I've only had one deal where I didn't get all my money. I swapped a dirty 350 Cadillac motor I really didn't want for some guages, competition coil and a few other parts. The kids I swapped with was maybe 18 and didn't have a way to pickup the engine, so I said I'd charge him gas money to deliver it. When I got there he said he didn't have the money yet, but would mail it. Unfortunately, despite a couple reminders, I still haven't gotten the money. I plan to stop by his house next time I'm driving by (he's over an hour away) and remind him in person again.
I just got some pics from the owner (who shall remain nameless until he sends me his name 🙂 ) of the jeep formerly known as Pittle Power (I remember it as Piddle Power though). I don't remember the history of the Jeep prior to Jim and Patty Carter purchasing it, but I believe they purchased it so their growing boys, Tim and Steve, wouldn't have to squish themselves into the back of Otis. They purchased a stock CJ-3A, installed a chev 4cyl and attached desert dogs. Otherwise (I'm told) they left everything else stock. Pittle might not have had much power (hence the name), but it could go 99% of the places the modified WWJC jeeps could go.
The Carter's had a habit of naming all their vehicles. There was Otis (the jeep), tote-us (the jeep trailer), Brutus (their first motorhome) and more.
Our To-Be-Named contributor writes:
"The Jeep I bought was owned by Jim Carter(original member of the WWJC). The race name was Pittle Power. Skip Baird helped me with my first swap with a V-6 and a top loader. Al Hamilton and I became very close infact I still have one of his pups Mandy she is a very stubborn German Shorthair."
Editor's note: To the right is the only picture I have of Pittle Power from 1983 (and it's only the hind quarter) hidden behind Danny's CJ-5. While the Pittle Power was never actually raced, I do remember a club trip to Liberty Trail one weekend. After we made camp, Tim Carter decided he wanted to head down to the store and asked me to ride shotgun (somehow he knew there was a remote store at the bottom of the hill we were camped on). So, he drove me down that hill in Pittle Power, a ride I remember vividly because we were travelling sideways down the constantly turning gravel road for a good portion of it. Come to think of it, one time Tim took me for a ride in his late 60's camaro and we travelled sideways heading onto the cloverleaf on ramp to I-405. Maybe Tim always travelled sideways or I just brought it out of him.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
“Very original Willy’s with new maroon paint a few years back. Been in storage for many years. New soft top and original Kelly hard top with good windows and doors also painted maroon. 4 cylinder flathead, six volt system.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
Hmm .. maybe there’s something here?
“Not Running, turns over with hand crank, all original, no modifications, have the title, good running gear and frame, needs work but could be restored to original condition, don’t have the time to start on it, make me a offer. “
Someone's put time and money into this MB.
"This rare find is a 1943 Ford Military Jeep. Customized for four wheelin'. 4.3 Chevy V-6 motor, manual, lockers, on board air, stainless flat fenders, front and rear wenches, bead lock rims, finger throttle for those challenging spots. Lots more. Have more pics if interested. Thanks for looking."
Here's a few pictures of the Body and Grille I grabbed while down in Springfield, Oregon a couple of days ago. I need to get a few better pics of it. I've got it listed for $450 on Craigslist.
The outside of the body is in excellent shape and would make a great racing shell for PNW4WDA racing. The interior of the body is well designed and strong and could make a good jeeping/street body, however the plywood attached to the bottom is bad in spots, but could be fixed pretty easily. Also, the firewall has an extra large opening that needs to be closed. Otherwise, the body looks straight and is pretty light.
This is an unusual CJ-5 package.
"You are bidding on a 1967 Jeep-A-Trench. This trencher is a bit unusual because it has a factory V/6 engine and 4 speed transmission. This Jeep is very complete and unmolested. It does however require a complete restoration. The engine turns over but I have never heard it run. The body has typical rust in the floors and tool box and there are dents and dings."
The seller claims this is a 1941 Willys, but I don’t see much MB left in this jeep. The rust looks more serious than suggested by the seller. This jeep sports a Studebaker flathead 6, which I know nothing about, but sounds fun.
“Old military jeep. Runs, brakes may need adjusting from sitting. Body has some typical rust but nothing that can’t be fixed. Has Studabaker Champion flathead 6, T84J trans. Dash tags and clear title. Tag dated 12/31/41. This comes with lots of spare parts. Has an extra hood, fenders, grill, real nice tip down windshield, half cab with doors, roll bar, radiator, extra rims, new canvas top, spare Studabaker parts ( distributor, starter, etc )and a spare T-90 trans…”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
I bought this recently as a project but have found that I have too many home projects to work on it. I bought it from Schaffers Towing in Cd’A. They got it to fire up for a moment and when I brought it home I put a little gas down the carburator and got it to fire momentarily. It turns over nicely now but doesn’t seem to be getting spark…???
The brakes are disconnected and the fuel tank is there but the fuel line runnung up to it is disconnected.
I was told that the motor in it is called a “Hurricane Four” and it has a “Spicer” gear box.
It has some rust and is missing the bed. I have seen some of these with flatbeds.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.
“This listing is for a 1958 Jeep Willys for $1100 OBO. This includes $500 worth of new brake parts (shoes, drums, line, master cylinder, cylinders, the Service Manual, a jeep restoration book and another jeep repair manual. For more specific details give”
The ad for this jeep is pretty funny. Note the comment "No Rot". Now, look at the pic — somewhere along the line there must have been some rot (unless that wooden box seat was a rare factory option)!
"1946 willys jeep cj2a original 4 cylinder, twin stick transfer case, some sort of wood body from previous owner, runs strong, no rot call with any offer 413-231-4677"
This is a deal. The Dana 20/Turbo 400 adapter is $537. Heck, the cooler alone would cost $40 new. If still available, I'll pick this up on Wednesday, use the cooler myself, and resell the rest.
"What we have here a Turbo 400 transmission attached to a Dana 20 transfer case. The Turbo 400 is the BOP style pattern. This set up was removed from a Jeep frame.Worked great, only issue with it was the gasket between the trans and transfer leaked. What you see in the pic is what you get.Will not seperate this. If you want just one piece of this set up, you will have to purchase the whole thing. Tried to show all parts in the pics. Located in Tacoma."
This is a good price for these rare rims. On Tuesday I'll be driving through Kelso. If someone would like me to pic these up and deliver them to Seattle, I can do that.
"Set of four 15×10 aluminum mag wheels. 5 on 5 and 1/2 bolt pattern. Fit Jeep cj5 cj7 and ford f 150. Great shape $150"
UPDATE: Sold
” 1963 FC 170 Jeep. Classic Jeep / needs a home. 1963 Forward Control 170 Jeep vin: # 6156813208 motor turns over but has not been started for a long time. Stored In a barn since 1982. 12 ft. bed / made for hauling fruit box, side rails are 18″ high and hinge down. Some rust on the doors and windows dash is stock and the whole truck is complete. Tires are bad, the rear duels are a factory option and can be singles. $800 or make an offer / possible partial trade for clean economy sedan or ? Trade for a nice CJ7 Hard Top.”
These are good looking tires and rims.
"One set of new condition Uncut 20.00×15 paddles on New Steel wheels. 5×5 1/2 bolt pattern fits Jeep, Ford, Dodge, Scout. In perfect condition nubs still on tires. 360-430-5032"
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $5600
“Have a Willys MB project Jeep for sale, located in Las Vegas,NV. It has a 52 AZ title, it has a 45 frame tag. The unit is a Euro return the post war motor came with a rebuilt tag motor from Brussel Belgium and WOF bell housing these have been removed. I have a correct MB motor and bell housing for it now.
So far the trans + transfer case have been rebuilt plus a rebuilt steering box, new cord in radiator,steering box rebuilt,as is the Carburator, original fuel tank to replace the tank curently in MB, tank straps in place.
5 Combat Rims blasted and boxed, New “Firestone” tires from Coker tires , most parts are original and have reproduction parts for missing parts; bow brackets, top bow, repro temp and pressure gauges as is the speedo, repro spare tire mount and tire support, repro rear seat for exsample. Driver and passenger seat are original, original stamped pintle hook(spring needs repair) safety chain eyelets.”
No pics or price. It's a project.
"fun project jeep many new parts, hood and most of the body in decent shape, slant 6 engine, has very low miles on it and runs excellently! Call Walt 541-308-5834"
I wandered across this website in 2008 that showcases old woodies. There’s a jeep section with a variety of woodies. The woodie at the bottom is made from an old MB/GPW.
“A French coachbuilder’s modification of the American Jeep into a wood-bodied fire fighting squad truck is similar to the work of Duriez.”
See some other old willys woodies here
Update: **SOLD** Was $2999
“1956 Willys CJ3-A Jeep. Original condition with L4-134 motor. Has newer Besttop. Brakes, drums, wheel bearings, master cylinder, emergency brake, hoses, belt, springs & shocks are all BRAND NEW! Starts, runs & drives very well. Also have many extra parts such as spare tire with rim, spare tire mounting bracket, side steps, original oil bath type filter, (4) tire chains, new carb rebuild kit, service & parts manuals, etc…”
Most of this CJ-3A looks to be in very good condition. I'm not a fan of the roll bar though. The low reserve of $500 means this will definitely be sold.
"Very rare find! This vehicle is showing 306 miles, yes three hundred six miles. I am assuming someone did a full frame off restoration at some point of this Jeeps life and installed those gauges at that time. I recently acquired it so, I am not sure of previous history. But, it appears to have been restored by some one and put away for some time. The paint looks great except for the burnt part on the hood which is not that noticeable until you get right up on it. It also has some minor rust around bolts and hinges and one bubble pictured on the tub right behind the passenger entry area. The body seems solid, the floors seem solid….. Call with any questions please. Thank you. 281-807-9233"
UPDATE: *sold* .. was listed for $3500
“I’m posting this out of regret but I can’t let it sit much longer. This Overland Willys deservers a new home. It is a 1952 delivery body with a 1959 4WD frame and front end. The tranmission hump was welded in from the 59 into the 52 body (as 4WD was not available in 52 to my knowledge).
It has a 283 small block Chevy V8 as I’m told from a 62 Impalla (engine origin was word of mouth from last owner). A Carter AFB carb. Duel cherry bomb glass pack exhaust. The tranny is the original T90 that was rebuilt about 4k ago with the custom clutch. The tranfer case was not rebuilt but would take minimal work with the basics….
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,000
“2 Door Wagon, 6 Cylinder 230 Tornado, Power Brakes, Power Steering,4 Wheel Drive,Trailer Hitch, Winch
It’s 1962, open the passenger door, a 60/40 split! The 40 jumps completely out of the way, making it easy to load into the rear bench seats of this classic 2 door model. Whats this? Another 60/40 split, need something out of the back? No problem, just go get it! And oh by the way, there’s more leg room in the back seat of this vehicle then any modern SUV. Flip the rear seats forward, open it’s real “Tail Gate” and it’s just begging for 4 Longboards and some sleeping bags. In 1962 the Wagon was powered by a brand new 6 cylinder 230ci Tornado. A very unique engine, intended to be reliable and deliver plenty of low end torque. Some would say it was the perfect engine for a Jeep!”
