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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: **SOLD** Was listed at $7000.
(08/17/2020) Body likely has some bondo on the passenger side. Driver’s side indents have been removed/filled in.
“1944 MB Jeep
Engine – flat 4 cylinder
Transmision – complete rebuild 3 speed 4 wheel drive high low gear.
Transfer case – complete rebuild.
Brake – rebuilt from master cylinder to break shoes.
New Upholstery – Seats / top
Front windsheild fold forward
Block stamp = 638632-W4 N1 – CR”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/04/2020) The dash has been sliced pretty good. The floor has an oval as if it had a column shift at some point.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/929676664154267/
“Have a old Willys jeep body and frame. Not complete. Selling as parts jeep. Asking $1000 OBO”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/04/2020) Lots of mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/522668265279922/
“1953 Jeep Willy’s. Dana 44 rear, Dana 30 drum brake front. 231 Buick V6, SM420 Trans, Dana 20 Tcase (also comes with a Dana 18 offset Tcase still in the Jeep and an offset 44 that’s not in the Jeep). 35″ procomp tires nearly new, front frame has been extended for longer wheel base and has a home built shackle reverse. I believe it has a Detroit locker in the rear and a lock right in the front. I just bought it but my plans have changed. Body is rough but fixable. Come look at it before making offers. I just bought it for $3500 and bought the Dana 20 for it to replace the Dana 18. I have tons of paperwork on it.”
Marty was able to complete the work on his race jeep in time to make it to this weekend’s jeep race in Glenwood, Washington. This is a pic from the property where the race was held (beautiful setting). His kids, Ian, Emerson, and Miranda, look like they are having a great time.
He reports there were a few glitches, but he got them worked out enough to make some runs.
UPDATE: This weekend is the FC Jamboree. The theme is “sick” FCs; some dark humor for some these pandemic-days.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1003832893384124/
Seller is accepting offers on this late 1950’s Special Equipment booklet.
View all the information on eBay
“5 1/2 X 8 1/2 inch booklet. All pages shown, soiling and wear to covers, inside pretty clean.”
Looks pretty stock. Has a rear PTO. May be converted to 12 volt.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/347377129769258/
“what you see is what you get clean title garage kept got title in hand Willys at its best 4×4”
Another odd one. Any value here other than scrap?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/216897779626903/
“Custom Willys Jeep $2,000”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,900.
Looks solid, but if it has a flat head engine, then the engine is not original.
“For Sale 1953 JEEP WILLYS CJ-3B FLAT FENDER with original 4 CYL FLAT HEAD ENGINE. Three Manual Transmission. Everything Works. Runs and drives great. No mechanical problems. No Rust. Beautiful paint Job. Must See to appreciate. Come test drive.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/31/2020) I suspect this was a kit, but can’t tell for sure.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1031669480585077/
“1947 CJ2A fiberglass replica built on a 1968 vw platform. 1600 dual port engine. Look extremely close to the original CJ2A but has the benefit of a newer engine and drive train. Probably cruise at 60/65MPH. Titled as a 1868 ASVE ) assembled vehicle, green Ok title in my name, current tag. Insured through a classic car insurer for very little premium. Run and drives great but want to jump 4th gear some times. Fun to drive and economical to operate and maintain. Has lots and lots of new parts.”
Roger Martin spotted this camper wagon.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1292009747807551/
“1958 Willy’s Jeep Wagon – converted into a small camper / covered trailer. Lights are in working condition and it is ready to go”
CJ-5s:
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/03/2020) Former Shriner jeep? It has some personality.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/899968097175442/
“1948 Jeep Willys, original motor, 4 cylinder, 3 speed, runs great! Motor is tight, no leaks. Unknown miles. Cash price, no trades, no holds. Message to schedule a time to come take a look (in Seymour). Serious inquires only.”
It’s a project, but no description of what is needed.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/362955324700919/
“Project willy’s for sale 5000 or best offer”
It’s listed as a 1943, but looks to be a CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2680801925578832/
“This is a CJ 2. Factory Crome head lamps nothing army about this item”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
(03/18/2020) The body has some rust.
“Not in a hurry to sell. Just want to see what’s out there. 1948 cj2a with a super sonic flat head ford 4cyl. Positives | Motor doesn’t have very many miles on it – fresh build. Doesn’t smoke, new brakes, new wheels and tires, new seats. – new steering, shocks, springs, transfer case rebuild kit, ready to be installed. Dana rear end, functioning pto 8,000 pound driven winch, Minimal rust. Clear Texas title. Street legal. They don’t make them like this anymore, restored its work 25k Negatives | it’s been Bedlined at some point in the past, 4×4 is currently not functioning (simple fix) Fun around town driver, head turner. Open to trade for a CJ-10 pickup or 80’s k-5 blazer”
UPDATE: **Sold** was $2500
(08/14/2020) Has no title. There might be a solid body under all that, but can’t tell for sure.
“1953 Willis 3 b. Buick v 6. Needs finished. No title”
Buss Walker, the author of this July 28, 1959, article published in the Chattanooga Daily Times, learned an important lesson on his first attempt to jeep onto Walden’s Ridge: never jeep without tools. The lesson was learned and our intrepid travelers were more successful on their second attempt.
As late as 1944, as this ad demonstrates, the Minneapolis-Moline Power Implement Company argued that they had developed the original “Jeep”. But, it’s clear that they lost that battle entirely.
View all the information on eBay
“This is an Original old Vintage Trade Ad from 1944 This print ad Measures Approx: 11 1/4″ x 8 1/4″. This is Not a Photocopy or reproduction.”
UPDATE II: Was this called a Western Jeep rid because it used the Western toy Jeeps?
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Originally posted in 2013: Dan notes in the comments that this particular ride was ‘made by Vernon L. Spalinger Industries in Spokane WA. It was called the “Western Jeep”.’ These were very common rides at one time. This ride was also known as the Jeep-a-round.
“VERY RARE pamphlet from Santa Claus Land, Indiana. includes map of the grounds and of the state. Lots of pictures, facts, history and information about this amazing 1950s attraction!”
I wonder what this is like to drive from the top deck?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2448104305499453
“Jeep Wrangler CJ5 double decker hunting Jeep. Top deck can be removed.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/28/2020) Seller listed this as a 1947 M-38, but the replacement body may have confused them in terms of the model type. I suspect this is a modified CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/283030106452720/
“1947 Jeep M38 · Convertible · Driven 34,000 miles”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
It’s listed as a 1944. Home made half top?
“I have a 44 willys Jeep for sale solid body original motor and parts just can’t find anyone to fix it up for me”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3100.
Runs, but rusty.
“53 willys Body all there but has rust. Frame running is great. Runs drives stops as it should.”
It looks like it needs more than “a good cleaning”.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/211890713580822/
“Running all original. Needs a good cleaning”
