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This is most likely a CJ-2A. It is being sold for parts. I’m not sure what hardtop this has. The auction occurs Saturday October 10 in Mitchell, Indiana.
https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3413191.html
This M-38 looks a little rough; not sure how much value is here.. The auction is Saturday September 26 in Sanford, NC.
https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3410739.html
Rear door lacks a window.
https://reno.craigslist.org/pts/d/tahoma-willys-hardtop-cj3b-hardtop-only/7199435632.html
“Full hardtop off CJ3B. Koenig all steel.
All windows intact except rear door.
Very straight…
Needs clean up, paint and felt in window runner channels.
Pictures are of top prior to removal.”
Seller wants to trade for street bike. No info about the jeep provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/422347655403743/
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/16/2020) Has potential.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/610450979867240
“Runs great. Been sitting in garage since last summer. Has in head valves engine, converted to 12 volt, 3 speed manual tranny, no rust. Just never use anymore”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/02/2020) Runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/558115855108108/
“1952 Willy’s M-38 for sale. It has a 3 speed with a high-low transfer case and a flathead 4 engine. I’ve had it for about 3 years and haven’t driven it much. I actually used it to plow snow a few times. It’s in rough shape, but wouldn’t take too much to make it nice. Even when not running for over a year, it fires up right away. The engine needs some tuning, but I think it’d run well with some TLC.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/14/2020) Locals only. Seller doesn’t want to ship.This may have a Bobcat fiberglass hood, the rarer tear-drop version.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/931544173998977/
“Up for sale is my 1942 Willy’s MB, I’ve taken it as far as I can with my budget but it still needs some mechanical and cosmetic work. Entirely stock drivetrain. Really great potential and comes with lots of parts. $7,500 Local sale only – I’m not interested in shipping”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9000
(08/19/2019) Lots of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3118820321520314/
“1953 Willys Reproduction, $9,000 Custom Rock Crawler, it’s got it all – too many extras to list! 37” tires, bead locks, air lockers, 4.3 V-6 injected, 4-speed automatic transmission, split transfer case, on-board air compressor, Warn winch, 6-point roll cage, racing seats, CB, custom top with doors. This monster will go anywhere except on the highway; tow bar tows great. Licensed Classic Street Legal.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/21/2020) No engine installed, but includes a 289. This may also have a PTO.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/154507855998454/
“1943 ford willys jeep needs work comes with a 289HO from 1965 and a era correct jeep motor.”
No Updates Wednesday. Updates Resume Thursday morning.
I’ve had this brochure for years, but never got around to scanning it until now. It’s form 473A250, which might mean it was published in March of 1947. This brochure folds out horizontally with four panes.
These next two images show how the entire brochure folds out, front and back.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This poster includes a jeep driven by soldiers looking as if they’d just driven from the Italian movie version of M*A*S*H. Given M*A*S*H was released the year before in 1970, maybe that wasn’t a coincidence?
As noted at IMDB, “A girl is drafted due to a misunderstanding and this gives her the occasion to check on her boy-friend, whom she believes to be a womanizer.”
“Original poster measures approximately 140 x 200 cm (78″x55″), in conditions as in the photo.”
These two photos show various aspects of Mighty Mite testing.
1) The first photo was taken in March of 1953 and shows a soldier escaping injury from an overturned Mighty Mite.
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“1953 Press Photo Captain CN Raper, “Mighty Mite” test run accident, Quantico, VA. This is an original press photo. Trucks – United States (Mighty Mite – Jeep type). Quantico, Virginia. At a demonstration today of the new “Mighty Mite” jeep, described as truck, utility, 1/4 ton, 4×4, the sandbag load shifted while the jeep was on an inclined bank, the vehicle overturned, but the driver, Captain C.N. Raper of Clearwater, Florida, was uninjured. Photo measures 9.25 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 3-20-1953.”
2) The second photo was taken in May of 1953 and shows another might might (3 units later than the first one pictured above), successfully navigating the Potomac.
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“1953 Press Photo Mighty Mite truck water test, Marine base, Quantico, Virginia. This is an original press photo. Trucks – United States (Mighty Mite). The “Mighty Mite,” modern version of the World War II jeep, splashes through the Potomac river at the Quantico, Virginia, Marine base on water tests. Kept afloat by four inflated tubes, the “Mite” is propelled by the oversized serration on the tire treads. It was developed by the Marines for delivery by airlift to terrain not accessible to combat vehicles. Photo measures 9.5 x 7.75 inches. Photo is dated 5-20-1953.”
This ad appeared in the May 1950 issue of Outdoor Life.
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“Outdoor Life 5/1950. Original magazine page. NOTE: You are buying a magazine page, a piece of paper. Sheet size given is approximate. [8 1/2 x 11″+/-]. Two page ads noted. Occasional small edge splits not affecting image or type may be present.”
This looks ready for some offload driving.
https://eastoregon.craigslist.org/cto/d/baker-city-1953-willys-hi-hood-m38-cj-3b/7198020512.html
“V-6 Buick Engine with Overdrive Power Take Off Winch with 3,000 feet Air Craft Cable”
This has an unusual paint job and is nicely refurbed.
https://cars.ksl.com/listing/6693215
“1963 Willy’s CJ 5 Two door with original Konig hard top Original F 134 Hurricane engine. Original miles. Great running & super clean.”
This 2A has a replacement body, which is probably why the seller refers to it as an M-38. Has lots of good updates for jeeping.
https://cars.ksl.com/listing/6713543
“1947 Jeep M38
Lots of extras
See in photos”
Looks ready for more plowing.
https://cars.ksl.com/listing/6701666
“This is a 1947 cj2a which was used for the Colorado Highway to plow for many years. It still works great. Fuel tank and pump just being replaced.”
Not quite all restored, as the data plates have paint on them a few other issues.
https://bend.craigslist.org/for/d/bend-antique-wwii-army-jeep-42/7199383190.html
“This authentic well-kept piece of history can be yours. This 1942 WWII Willy CJ Ford Jeep is a classic and has been restored and garaged for the past 20 years. Runs great, the Willy straight four engine was completely overhauled, like new, full canvas package, full set of manuals and maintenance guides and receipts. To the best research I have been able to do, this jeep was used here in Sunriver, Bend at Camp Abbott 1942-1944. Lots of fun to drive and has been entered in several military vehicle displays and parades.”
This 1948 includes a cowl drain like the CJ-3As. This might be a very late 2A. Passenger floor patched?
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/coeur-alene-1948-cj2a-willys-jeep/7195276270.html
“Very nice original 1948 Willys Jeep . CJ2A . Original running gear in good condition , starts right up , no leaks or oil burning . Have replaced a few things over the years , starter , generator, master cylinder. Everything works , brakes and shifts well . No body rot or cancer , good glass , top and doors . This is a two owner Jeep with current owner having owned it for over 40 years . You probably won’t see another one like this for this price .”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/17/2020) Nice looking restoration. It has a few cool extras (Hickey winch and ventilating windshield). My only quibble is that I wish the rear dually fenders were rounded rather than angled.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/212781319951957/
“Complete frame off restoration, Advanced adapters chain clutch, dual master cylinder breaks, PTO, Twin stick, complete original style canvas custom top, original paint color, rate ventilated windshield Everything on this jeep has been redone. Did I mention it was a Dually? Only 500 miles since compete rebuild. Rare Hickey side winder winch with remote and original controller,”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
(09/10/2018) Has updates, including steering and a rear tank.
https://cars.ksl.com/listing/6687779
“Original body in excellent condition; all else rebuilt with minimal miles. On/off road ready. Extra tires, tow bar, accessories included.”
Rare Scrambler project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/614052375918784
“Jeep CJ8 Scrambler roller project. No motor no trans or no transfer case.Was 6cyl manual trans. What is included in the price : Front an rear diffs Good Body great frame with oem hood , windshield frame ( no glass) tailgate ,front fenders,front bumper , dash ( with wiring harness) and complete grill. Two newer( YJ) full hard doors, after market 20 gallon fuel tank. Good title and AL registration. Wheels an tires hold air but are basically shot. No seats no steering column”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3200.
(09/11/2020) This doesn’t run and there is no title. Not quite all original either.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/386678612334684/
“Husbands 1948 Rare Army Jeep Willys CJ2 is taking up too much space in our garage. True “barn find” is all original including motor that currently doesn’t run. Frame is solid. Just don’t have the time for it and would love to see it go to a new home! No title.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4250.
(03/12/2020) This shows that the DJ-3A windshield for the Koenig hardtop also will fit the Meyer CJ-5 hardtop (in this case it’s a CJ-5 half-top). To me this adds weight to my theory that the Koenig hardtop used on DJ-3As should fit CJ-5s. This jeep also has a DJ-3A body (cut side type) and grille, at the very least.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1036078080196174/
“1946 Jeep Willy.
A project my husband realized he has no time for. It runs and he does drive it around once in awhile.”
