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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.
This seems like a pretty good price for this combo.
“1942 Willys Military Jeep and 1946 Bantam Military Jeep Trailer. Jeep has roll bar/bimini top/extra clutch plate/tow bar/newly recovered seats/spare tire/3 Jeep cans. Converted to 12 volt electrical system. All lights, instruments and heater work. Trailer has tailgate, new paint and lights. $4800 for both.”
Needs new rear axle. Otherwise, doesnt’ sound like a bad price. I think this is a CJ-3A (NOT A CJ-1.. lol)
“it has a fully rebuilt v-6 in it with brand new cooper all-terrain tires levaling kit,good paint job,new bucket seats,roll bar,all new wireing,runs perfect,the bad is that it needs a new rear axle but othee than that it is in very good condition for it’s age, thanks danny 541-855-1473”
This might not be a bad price. I think it depends on exactly what the herculiner on the inside is covering.
“willys has all stock running gear including flat head 4 cylinder runs great, has newer best top line x sprayed inside the tub,it runs and drives cory 971-506-0484, no email please”
This is a nice looking CJ-3A. I swear I’ve seen it before, but a search through all my 154 1951 CJ-3A pictures didn’t yield anything.
” 1951 JEEP WILLYS – Chevy 350 eng, nice wheels & 32″ tires, good condition, $5,500 obo or trade for small pickup. Phone 805-451-8574″
http://www.tradeexpress.com/details.aspx?adid=32241170&ref=gb
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3750.
This jeep looks like it rides a little high. Either it’s got re-arched springs or tall shackles.
“This rig replaces the standard engine with a 1972 Ford Pinto 2.0L engine for extra kick! Installed are a FRESH TRANSMISSION and a FRESH TRANSFER CASE!!! Aftermarket shocks are installed both front and rear, and combined with the installed front hub locks and front hitch, makes this a great basic off-roading package! Comes with an aftermarket rollbar, set of 5 original military tires, an original military gas can, and set of 4 Super Swamper 32″ off-road tires”
There’s a good deal of junk here, but the opening bid is only $195, so maybe there’s some value. I can see there’s the column shift parts at the very least.
“You are bidding on a 1946 JEEP WILLYS. 4 cylinder, 4 wheel drive low. Column shift, transmission & under gear is all there. Full radiator assembily w/shrowd. Floating hubs for front, starter. Overall condition is restorable. Willys OJ2A 32336. Jeep does not have title….”
This appears in pretty good stock shape. There’s a few small dings, but nothing obvious appears wrong.
“1951 Willys CJ3A original body rust free California vehicle. 95k miles some restoration has been done runs and drives well has never seen a New England winter always garaged $5000.00, exceptional condition Call Jim at 603-765-6905”
A reader sent this our direction. One interesting feature is the rectangular square on the driver’s side. That’s not something standard is it? It includes an Overdrive.
“been stored original cond one repaint originally red professional overhauled original engine with original owners manual towbar 1943 army trailer avail also”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
“1950 Willys Jeep, have doors and windshield, all parts are there, includes a ramsey pto winch.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900
“I have for sale a 1953 m-38 willys jeep. Original engine runs good. Body in good shape for a jeep of this era. Sorry not interested in any trades.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
“World War II era jeep that is very restorable. Many original parts. Non-running 4 cyl. L-block post war motor.”
UPDATE: Still available
This is pretty rusty. It looks like it’s pretty stock.
“not running some rust flat head 4last running 6 years ago.comes with plow.best offer call 203-868-5000.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
It looks pretty good.
“Pretty cool old CJ3b with restored western snow plow. New hydraulics installed for plow. new AT tires, original ’60s mag wheels. Plows great. Starts and runs easy, but smokes like a chimney. Original motor with many years and miles with spare short block ready to rebuild. New paint about two years old. We’ve sold our place in the mountains, so I have no need for this cool toy any more. I am willing to trade this antique Jeep with plow for a Harley Davidson street glide, or police model electra glide or similar HD motorcycle.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“1954 Willys Jeep, CJ3b. Has a roll bar and a tow bar. In good shape. It’s been sitting so it needs a new battery, seals for the carburator and brake lines. Had a baby, husband wouldn’t let me put a baby seat in it. :)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
I got a couple problems with this jeep. The seller claims the jeep has a “Frame Up Full Restoration”, however given the jeep has no engine or engine related parts, the use of the term full is pretty innaccurate. Clearly, there’s been no restoration from the frame downward, as the U bolts are rusted, the shocks are greasy, etc. Also, check out the roll cage; there isn’t even an attempt to place a plate underneath the fiberglass body to sandwich the body at the very least, let alone a proper attempt to tie the roll cage into the frame. A stock buick 225 engine is rated at about 150 – 160 hp, not 175hp. The paint job does look very nice and their appear to be a number of other new parts as well. The opening bid price is $3995.
“Up for highest offer is a 1947 Willys Jeep painted 1965 Ford Poppy Red. Original frame and Willys overland Drivetrain.Needs motor. Frame up full restoration. many aftermarket parts 5000.00 invested . Aftermarket HD fiberglass body and fenders . many parts to much to list. Comes with 1970 Jeepster Commando with Buick Dauntless running V6 engine. You will need to buy the V6 swap kit to link the Buick V6 to the T90 transmission….”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500
It appears there’s been a good deal of work done on it.
“This is a early 1950’s Willys Jeep with almost complete restoration. The jeep was stripped to the frame and rebuilt from the ground up. It just needs a few things to finish (radiator,wiring,seats). This was my project 4 years ago and just do not have time to finish it. Please email me at hand@my180.net”
UPDATE: This was $85,000 for the whole collection. I have found some related craigslist ads. See them below.
I’ve found a couple references to the sale of this collection. Anyone know more? Based on the pic to the right, these don’t appear in great condition. My guess is that this is over priced.
Here is a link to another reference at Hemmings, where I found the pic to the right.
Here’s a link to Hemmings that reads “WILLYS: elderly WW II veteran has vintage Jeep collection, 40s-60s, both military and civilian, must sell, best offer.”
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CRAIGSLIST ADS RELATED TO ABOVE:
1946 CJ-2A $4995
This one looks perfectly find. The price doesn’t seem that outrageous.
“1946 Willys C-J2A spruce green all original condition, partially restored with new canvas removable top – runs and drives – $4,995”
1948 CJ-2A $11,500
This one doesn’t look like it is in great condition. There’s no reason to think it is worth $11,500.
“1948 Willys C-J2A signal red fully restored and in great condition – $11,500– Firm”
The seller says the winch is a PTO, but that looks like a Warn winch to me? Looks like some rust in the steps.
“either a cj2a or cj3a, has artic top, everything seems to be original. motor looks rebuilt. its been in the family for 12 years. has what i think is called an artic top, has pto winch.have title, email with any questions”
That roll bar just isn’t working for me. I’m a sucker for the old slot aluminum rims, as many of you know.
“Nice old Jeep, lots of work done, needs a little more… Can’t get all the pics to load, come by & see it at 6653 Mallard St, San Diego, Ca 92114. (619) 264-1940”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
“Have a solid little 49 CJ 2-A. Brand new rebuilt tranny and case. T-90 with D-18 case. Welded rear with new 9:50 x 16 trail digger tires. Rebuilt lever lock hubs. Springs reworked, body patched but extremely solid tub and floors. New inset taillights. Rewired but turn signals need done. Switch is there. This 2-A has a 3-B 1/2 cab and windshield that has been extended 4-1/2 inches. Can see out of this 2-A when driving. Pretty neat. Runs good. 12 volt system with alternator. Have truck heater mounted between the seats. Not much to get this on the road.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
The $6500 is a buy it now price on eBay. Apparently the Seller has 2 other offers made via eBay as well. This appears to be on the boarder between a VEC and an EC CJ-2A. The seller is only the 2nd owner. Too bad a floor shifter was swapped into it. It looks quite nice.
“Here is an original 46 willys cj2a that I bought 7 years ago off the original owener who purchased the jeep new in 1946 and used it on his farm in Easton CT. The jeep is still in running condition after all those years and only has 27000 miles. the way you see it is pretty much the way I bought it, I replaced the fuel pump, plugs , and plug wires. The jeep starts right up and will even start with the original hand crank! The motor at times has a skip to it, so it may need the carb rebuilt eventually but does not smoke or knock. The jeep drives great and will do almost 50mph it handles good and does not shimmy at any speed. It is really fun speed around back roads in this little jeep! At some point it was converted from column shift to floor shift, it is still 6 volt and has its original wiring harness….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
I suspect this seller won’t get any bids with a starting price of $2900. The jeep appears pretty stock, but pictures reveal this jeep is a bit rough.
“THIS AUCTION IS FOR ONE 1950 WILLYS CJ 3A JEEP. I HAVE OWNED THIS JEEP SINCE 1976 AND AM THE SECOND OWNER. THE MOTOR WAS REBUILT IN 1975 JUST BEFORE I BOUGHT IT. IT HAS A NEW BLOCK. IT HAS THE ORIGINAL FLAT HEAD 4 CYLINDER. EVERYTHING IS ORIGINAL EXCEPT FOR THESE THINGS. I CHANGED OUT THE HUBS WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT. THEY ARE WARN TURN IN/OUT TYPE HUBS. THE WHEELS ARE ORIGINAL BUT TIRES ARE OBVIOUSLY DIFFERENT. THERE WAS A HITCH ON THE BACK AND I LEFT IT THERE. THERE IS STILL A 2 POINT FRONT RECEIVER THAT ALLOWS IT TO BE TOWED WITH A TOW BAR….”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
Here’s that complete rebuild project you always wanted.
“1958 Willys CJ-3B Flatfender project. Motor turns free and will run with some minor work. All systems and complete and present. Body needs work. No title. I would like $300 OBO or willing to trade for a canoe or kayak.”
I’ll be busy tonight until late tonight, so expect updates later than usual. In the meantime, John forwarded me this link about the Flat Fender Frenzy from the Mightymo.org website. I’ve pointed readers to the mightymo website in other posts, but I guess I hadn’t explored the entire website.
As I understand it, Flat Fender Frenzy is a weekend event that occurs near the end of August in southern Ohio. It looks like a fun little get together with some camping, jeeping and relaxing. Sounds like a perfect weekend to me. You can view a variety of pics from the last few years here.
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Growing up, I had a friend Tim who was my age and lived across the street. Hi father’s name was Bud and he was a machinist for Boeing. Bud had a magical lathe and valuable skills that created a few of the valuable pieces I needed for putting together my first jeep. Bud also told me one day, near the end of building that first jeep, how he was talking to my Dad and how proud Dad was that I had built the jeep. Of course, when Bud told me this, I just stared back, as Dad only told me what I was doing wrong … aahh, father and sons.
Anyway, one of Bud’s projects was a beautiful red, sparkly Dune Buggy he built (not the one to the right, but similar). It was pretty much just a road machine toy. For those who knew the Renton, Washington, area back in the 70s, Bud would drive his dune buggy down to the middle of the out door retail mall downtown (the one anchored by Sears on one end and QFC on the other) and park it in the middle of the mall (no there were no parking spots there), because he could do it and people loved to check out his Dune Buggy.
One day I was trying to find the body style (it was a flat fenderish hybrid buggy) and I ran across this amazing website called the dunebuggyarchives.com. It includes a BODY ID Section that is very useful; there are SO many different buggy designs that the person managing this website built a database to help people navigate all the different kinds of buggys. It also includes a history section that’s interesting.