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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 .
The Sumer 2020 Dispatcher Magazine arrived in my mailbox this weekend. Jim Allen’s feature article on the Jeepster Commando designs was particularly interesting. I knew there were a variety, but I didn’t know there were this many!
This ad came to me from eBay and has “KW 258” printed in the lower right, which I am interpreting as February 1958 (but I could be wrong). It is more of a “use your jeeps on the farm” type of ad, which Willys Motors seemed to be going away from in the US by this time.
UPDATE: Mark found a second engine. He hopes this second one works!
Mark thought he’d found a Buick 225 V6 for his CJ-3B project, but he discovered the block has a bad cylinder. So, he’s looking for another complete engine, though even a good block will do.
You can contact him at wmdulken @ gmail.com (remove the spaces around the @). a
Has a variety of mods.
https://wyoming.craigslist.org/cto/d/cheyenne-1946-jeep-cj2a/7175369249.html
“1946 cj2a jeep. Good condition.”
Pics are a little dark. A 35,000lb winch? That’s either a misprint or a bit of overkill.
https://semo.craigslist.org/cto/d/new-madrid-1948-cj2a-jeep/7169480599.html
“complete off frame restored, all new parts used, up-dated with power steering, new top (best top), new seats- plus, new over size tires mounted on new over size chrome wheels, 35,000 lb wench, has draw bar for towing, same body type as war jeeps.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
Looks solid. Not a perfect restoration, as it diverges from stock. Note the color of the pedals and shifters.
“1946 Jeep Willy’s. This Jeep is amazing. It had a frame-off restoration on it 7-8 years ago. The motor has been rebuilt. It has a new tub and hood and I have all of the receipts for the parts from the restoration as well as a service manual. It runs and drives great. Only has 24 miles on it since the restoration.”
Maury shared this ad for 4 Renegade rims. These aren’t too easy to find.
http://www.earlycj5.com/xf_cj5/index.php?threads/4-wheels-from-a-1971-cj-5-renegade.143487/
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Marty spotted this combo.
“T18 transmission with wide radio/granny low. Includes adapter to Dana 20 transfer case. Bought it for my old Jeep but went a different direction. Never ran it, but it was reportedly rebuilt 30k mi ago. Probably at least needs a flush since it’s been sitting in my shop for 2 years now.
$500”
Are those all holes drilled in the back of the body?
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/d/mesa-willys-jeep-body-no-title/7171911257.html
“1941 1942 Willy’s Jeep Body no title wholesale only”
Looks in pretty good shape.
https://mohave.craigslist.org/pts/d/kingman-willys-cj2a-aluminum-top/7170418412.html
“Aluminum top, I believes it’s from Sears.”
It sounds like this is a homemade reproduction?
https://gulfport.craigslist.org/pts/d/picayune-m38-tub/7166067404.html
“Exact reproduction of a 1953 M38 Willys Jeep tub. Made with an original sitting next to it. Never used. $2000 a bit negotiable”
Unsure how much value is here.
https://mohave.craigslist.org/pts/d/1945-ford-gpw-jeep/7173188304.html
“1945 ford gpw military Jeep no motor has transmission and transfer case no title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
I’m not sure which hardtop this is.
“Hard top that fits 1950’s Jeeps (M38/38A-1, CJ5). In fair shape. Has suicide doors. Dropped price from $550 to $500.
CASH ONLY.”
Just this one post for Tuesday …
A search of Jeep parades at Newspapers.com revealed endless WWII and post-WWII jeep parades for a myriad of causes. Below is a sample:
This August 08, 1943, photo and article published in the Charlotte Observer highlights a jeep parade held for Army Air Force recruitment.
A June 17, 1942, blurb in the Marysville Journal Tribune noted that Marlene Dietrich and 100 jeeps would be parading in Toledo for a War Bond drive.
Sinbad the dog, a decorated 8-year veteran of the Coast Guard, got his own jeep parade according to a January 09, 1946, article in the Marysville Journal-Tribune out of Ohio.
The March 06, 1946, issue of The Leader-Post out of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, reported that the first 100 jeeps to be imported into Colombia formed a parade in Bogota.
This is listed a GPW, but appears to have MB tool box lids. For some reason, this is listed in the Topeka, Kansas, Craigslist. Unclear if it is a scam (price seems pretty good) or some odd Craigslist issue. Or, maybe the seller travels (or moving) to Kansas.
ttps://willysforsale.com/ads/1942-ford-gpw-9/
“Good restore starter. Everything works excellent. Starts right up.”
This April 21, 1953, article in the News-Pilot out of San Pedro, California, gives some background on the Annual Jeep Cavalcade trip to Borrego, California. The group totaled 175 jeeps and 600 hundred people.
The article’s author makes a pretty blatant plug for the vehicle one of the reporters was driving, noting that the “powerful new Chrysler Sedan provided by Kroll Motors handled with ease and driving comfort that are characteristic of Chrysler engineer.” (insert eye-rolling emoji here) ….
Sounds like this young lady was a handful!
View all the information on eBay
“This is an original press photo. Boyle, Hal (Correspondent). Tiny Shinn Chung Sook, better known as “Snooky,” looks bewildered as she sits in a jeep in the Seoul area with Associated Press correspondents Hal Boyle (foreground) and Bill Waugh (right), two of the American newsmen who adopted her. In left background is Snooky’s real uncle, Bill Shinn, Korean reporter for the Associated Press. Waugh, designated as the child’s official godfather, gave Boyle the assignment of escorting her to safety in Taegu. Waiting at latter city for Snooky, who had twice before disappeared, was her real father. Photo measures 8.75 x 6.75inches. Photo is dated 1-3-1951.”
Looks in good shape.
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/d/pompton-plains-willys-cj2a-1946/7171241587.html
“Stored indoors for most of its life this 74 year old Willys is in mostly original condition. Floors, body and frame are all solid. The original flathead 4 runs strong, does not burn any oil and does not overheat. Military style tires are in good condition and the 4 wheel drive works as it should. The winch is also functional. The Willys was repainted sometime in the 1960’s. As shown in the first picture a rollbar and vinyl top with doors will come with the Willys along with additional parts. This Willys was always a Civilian Jeep (CJ) and was never a military vehicle. It has been in many parades and is always a favorite.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/10/2020) Nice jeep with a replacement body and a few safety features.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/509675806521080/
“I have been over this Jeep and fixed or replaced everything that was wrong with it. I rebuilt the motor starting with a brand new block and everything bolted to it is either new or restored. It was going to live at our family cabin and be used for fishing and canoeing but then Jeep came out with the Gladiator and I just don’t need two Jeeps.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $23,000.
This MB was restored by the seller’s father who served in Japan. If you live near Williamsburg or are/were an MVPA member, you may have seen it in local parades.
“1944 restored Willy’s Army Jeep. My late WWII Veteran Father purchased this restored Jeep in 2000 from a Gentleman in Louisville KY. My Dad drove one like it in Japan during the War. He used this one for local parades.
He had a stroke in 2008, and I became his driver for the events. He just passed this April at 94. It needs to go to someone who can appreciate it and use it like my Father did. Selling to help settle his Estate.
New Tires put on 10/2017 Coker 6.00-16 Military Tires
All oils changed two years ago. We only did about two Parades a year, dependent on the weather. Last parade we did was in 2019.
Everything works at it should. Very low maintenance vehicle.
Was stored in my climate controlled drive-in basement.”
Given the dual pistons, this might be a Garwood model, but I couldn’t say for sure. Unclear what the value is or what it would take to restore it.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/pts/d/mansfield-willys-dump-bed-unit/7165964402.html
Original dump unit from a 1960 Willys Jeep. Complete unit with tank and pump. Could be used to turn virtually anything into a dump bed.
No pics provided.
https://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/pts/d/spotsylvania-willys-cj2a-parts/7158504902.html
“parting out a 48 2a.
including: T-90,T-18, D25, D41, go devil parts, block etc.generators, frame.
also like new cj3a windshield with glass.
fiber glass body tub in very good condition.
many other small parts.
will sell all or part.”
Price is negotiable (need restoration). KEMCO was the transition brand name between Beck and Kelly hardtops.
https://scranton.craigslist.org/pts/d/old-forge-willys-jeep-steel-cab-and/7171080061.html
“KEMCO all steel cab and doors for flat fender willys jeeps. This top is made by The Kelly Mfg. Co. The top will need to be restored and is sold as is. May be able to deliver for an additional fee. Price is negotiable.”
UPDATE: Still Available. This is only for the body and parts.
(01/20/2020) The body includes additional parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/539638033394907/
Here’s what it looks like when was together.
This is how the chassis looks:
“Hi I have stainless steel CJ3A body for sale complete including windshield and Omni wipers installed with 12v wiring included. I believe I bought Del@OMC last CJ3A from him in Oregon a few years ago before he passed away (rip).
Del owned the factory in the Philippines where they were made and exported to U.S. Great construction his bodies will probably out-last you and I!:) I built it for a EV prototype for a classics EV startup but all future models will use aluminum body out of Canada BC (stretched ~ 1 foot for more legroom up front) so no longer need this body. It’s just been a demo vehicle max 50 miles on it it’s like new see pics (does has vinyl EV stickers on hood those should heat gun off I haven’t bothered yet don’t have the time))”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(08/01/2020) Mark shared this one. Runs, but body is rough.
“Rebuilt hurricane motor 4cylinder 1000 miles,new carb,3speed,manual transmission,clear title,this is a project Jeep that can be restored it needs a new tub&frame cleaned up but you got a good motor & transm,now Jeep is good to run around now it just needs tail lights-headlights work, it just depends what you want.i bought it from a family in Weaverville Nc they had it for years road it around the mountains.”
