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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
Looking for parts and not sure where to go? There are a variety of large and small new and used parts sellers both online and offline.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/08/2020) Looks like a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/687329385213532/
“I’m selling a 1952 Jeep Willy’s Jeep. Has a manaul transmission and a straight 6 engine. Ran when parked. Key was lost. Selling as is.$3500 firm.”
This runs and has a Kelly hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/746192422638585
“Up for sale is my 1953 Willys Cj3B Jeep. This jeep is a project and would make a nice project for someone over the winter. The jeep runs and drives but needs brake work and a tune up and some electrical stuff with the lights sorted out. It hasn’t ran in a few months, but I have no doubt it will start and I’ll be putting a battery in it tomorrow and starting it. The brakes stop the jeep but not well. The body is rough. It’s been patched over and re-patched in some places. It has fiberglass front fenders. New shocks on the front. I do have new led tail lights for it, an orginal heater, and an electronic ignition module for the distributer that will be included. The top needs a little welding work. Tires are dry rotted bad and leak. A set of steel rims are included as well. I have a clean title in my name. Asking $1800 for this classic… who needs a side by side when you can have this?! Work on it over the winter and have a fun jeep to cruise in when it’s spring time. Sold as is.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4750.
This narrow-track FC has potential.
“No cancer, some surface rust. Pretty much all there minus wipers and spare tire. Engine turns by hand. Make reasonable offer. Will assist with shipping if needed.”
1. Ford GPs on assembly line: This March 28, 1941, image shows Ford GPs on the assembly line. It is posted on a Henry Ford’s history page.
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2. Ford gets Priority over Bantam for axles: This January 22, 1941, article in the Indiana Gazette notes a claim by the President of the United Automobile Workers–CIO that Ford was given priority over Bantam on orders for axles, forcing Bantam to miss its deadline for filling their order for the BRC-60s.
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3. Duke of Kent: This photo shows the Duke of Kent riding in a Ford GP at Holabird, Maryland. The photo appeared in the Salem News (Ohio) on August 29, 1941:
A March 25, 1941, set of photos in the Kansas City Star shows a Bantam BRC-60 flying high at one point, but then being dragged across a river by a horse at another point.
Sam shared this photo which he spotted on a Facebook Porsche page. It looks like this early Jeepster is pulling about 12(?) carts full of kids.
This may be a VEC CJ-2A or it’s a mix of parts.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/reno-jeep-1945-cj/7232168875.html
“1945 Jeep. original 4 cyl, now 12 volt w/alternator, electric fuel pump, Big Tires, several add-ons
very atractive Yellow, tan seats, black roll-bar. everything works”
This may be built atop a post 1972 CJ-5 chassis.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/galt-jeep-willies/7231663200.html
“1947 Jeep Willies. AMC 304 v-8 motor, front disc brakes, power steer, dana 20 rear, dana 30 front, T18 3 speed transmission, new seats, new paint, fully registered, dana 18 transfer case, Runs Great.”
Looks to be a mix of parts.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/wellington-1943-jeep/7232756347.html
“1943 willys. I bought this jeep and did some work on it. It runs pretty good. Original motor and running gear. Don’t have time for it now. It needs a complete brake job. I have driven it and I have a separate set of tires for it. It is a project. Thanks for looking.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800.
It’s a project with a replacement body.
“THIS IS A PROJECT. No Engine Or Transmission , Roller, New Aftermarket body $2,500 By its self. 4” Rancho spring lift and shocks. 3” body lift. 35 x12.50 x15 Tires and wheels, tires hold air but very old. Roll bar, Custom Bumpers , Frame has been sandblasted and painted, power steering box. Old body can go with it. If add is up it is available.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
This looks to be a sizable project.
“1945 Ford GPW project, I have ran the pink slip. Not not running and is partially disabled for inspection. $2000 would get you this good start to a Ford GPW (willys mb) jeep, I have a few parts that I gathered to complete build and will include. New ring and pinion with power lock for rear, drivers side rear corner and front frame section”
UPDATE: **Still Available**
(10272020) Appears solid.
https://redding.craigslist.org/snw/d/redding-1946-willys-jeep-cj2a/7229365832.html
“1946 Willy CJ2A rebuilt trans and transfer case, new starter and rebuilt carbonator, runs great, no rust, new leaf springs, new seats, roll bar, bikini top, good tires, converted to 12 volts system, gun rackets, good paint, off road lights, and high lift jack mounted on front bumper, all gages work, asking $8,000 or best offer.”
Updates resume on Friday.
The Meyer Snow Plow brochure includes a large section about the ElectroLift. Labeled form no. 3-163, the brochure is a standard paper side with a half-paper-sized section that folds out horizontally to reveal more details about the Electrolift. There is not date on this brochure, but I’d guess early 1960s.
Note that the left side of the back of this brochure is the same as the image above. It’s the right side that folds out.
These two two-page brochures from Meyer once again highlight the company’s snow plows.
This first brochure showcases the Meyer Angle Dozer and is dated July of 1962 and is form no. 3-114 (though on the backside it shows 3-114 R2, suggesting the backside may have been a 1st or 2nd revision):
This second one is an undated form no. 3-283, but given it includes a Jeepster Commando, it is likely from the late 1960s.:
UPDATE: The Herald-News of Passaic, NJ, published an image of a Ford GP going through its paces. Given the chained tires and other similarities, it appears this photo was likely taken at the same time as one published at the bottom of this post.
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Originally posted May 30, 2020, as part of this post: Here’s an article and a photo showing a couple Ford GPs being run hard, originally printed in the March 09, 1941, issue of the Battle Creek Enquirer:
UPDATE: Daniel commented below, “these are aluminum, they are new, they come painted OD green. the bolts are sealed in plastic bags. he claims they are in canada, but the items ship from a woman in India. I am thinking Mahindra. his ebay listing is misleading at best.”
So, these may be acceptable parts, but the seller isn’t clear that these originate in India.
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These adapters look to be the type made by Vic Hickey. If so, the HICKEY name ought to be visible on them.
View all the information on eBay
“Willys DUAL Wheel Adapters MB GPW CJ2A agriculture jeep ww2 radio jeep.
These are old stock which has been refinished ,cleaned and painted. They are like New never used . There are no marking on adapters.
Set comes with 2 adapters, 5 left hand thread studs and 5 right hand studs.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,000.
(08/10/2020) I you are an Eddie Arnold fan, this jeep might appeal to you. It appears to be a thorough rebuild, there have been a few updates, such as the brakes, 12 volts, radiator, and more.
“This cj3a has been fully restored. Every part has been addressed. Engine, Transmission, Transfer case, Front axle, Rear axle all have been rebuilt, All the rust in the body has been cut out and replaced, the body has been striped to bare metal, primed and repainted. The frame has been striped all cracks welded and some reinforcement added.
Many new parts including springs, hangers, rebuilt steering box and all the steering parts rebuilt or replaced. 11″ brakes on all four wheels, all new or rebuilt. All the gauges have been rebuilt. A brand new wiring harness has been installed and now it’s 12 volt. Turn signals have been added. The transmission has had an overdrive unit installed. The brake and clutch pedal have been rebuilt. The seats have all new springs and upholstery. This is as a brand new jeep.
This Jeep was bought new by country western music star and member of the Grand ol’ Opry, Eddie Arnold. He used this jeep on his farm for 30 years. I have loads of documentation, letters, titles, pictures and several signatures, he even signed the repair manual.”
Auction starts at $.99, but there is a reserve.
View all the information on eBay
“Up for auction is this 1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep.
This Jeep came from an elderly gentleman up in Montana and it was a hunting Jeep that was used by him on his ranch in Montana. This jeep was used for hunting Deer and coyotes on a regular basis.
Jeep Was sitting when we found it and it was stored inside of a tractor shed. We loaded this jeep up in the middle of a blizzard after driving 2 hours down a gravel road and then made the long trek home with her. We flushed out the fuel system, added new fuel lines, Coolant, and a fresh battery. We also did some adjustments to the timing and the points as well as the electrical under the dash to get it working. The jeep starts really great and the throttle and choke work as intended.
This jeep had a Pinto engine, but the seller still has the original block.
https://tricities.craigslist.org/atq/d/greeneville-1943-ford-jeep/7228244367.html
“It is a 1943 Ford Jeep. It currently has a Ford Pinto motor in it but I have the original flat head motor in the picture. I have a lot of extra parts that go with it such as a new gas tank.
I have driven it only a couple times and seems to run fine. It has been kept in my garage out of the elements.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
Appears solid. It runs and drives, but could use brake work.
“Up for sale is one of the more rare military Jeeps. The last of the ‘Real Steel’ CJ’s, the CJ10a. Built as one of two models of the CJ10, this one was made for the US Air Force as a flightline tow tractor, or tug. There were about 2300 or so built, thus the rarity.
All steel body including the removable hardtop. The rear body is 3/16 and 1/4 inch plate steel as part of the traction weight. Additional traction weight is a 4 1/2 thick slab of steel in a pocket on the frame above the rear axle. Curb weight is around 5500 pounds.
If you need Jeepster parts, this might be a good option.
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/hudson-willys-jeepsters/7232643889.html
“2 1050 Jeepsters. One parts car rusted alot. Other very restorable. Yellow car orig. Paint. Very nice nose grille and doors. Extra door and windshield frame. Yellow car 90% complete. Both have orig drive trains. Both have 3 spd column shift with overdrive. Yellow car has org 6 cyl. Both motors stuck. Lots of parts. 2 nice comlete top frames. Multiple sets of trim. Cool project.”
Seller has wagon and truck projects.
https://boise.craigslist.org/pts/d/emmett-willys-jeep/7228152204.html
“LOTS OF JEEPS -PICKUP,WAGONS,PANELS 1 CJ7 call for info should have what you need 47-62 willys too many cleaning up some with titles some without (THESE ARE ALL PROJECTS)”
Seller has other parts for sale, too.
https://louisville.craigslist.org/pts/d/henryville-willys-1948-cj2a/7231604485.html
“Willys 1948 CJ2A Tub and rolling chassis, comes with all the repair panels to repair body
Many other parts are also available”
