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I can’t remember who shared this, but it sure is an odd item. The seller thinks they “have a good idea want it go’s for” and is sure it is a Cushman jeep. If it is a Cushman jeep, it is something I’ve never documented nor can I find anything using Google about it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1681869702280556/
“Not sure the age just know it’s old Cushman jeep it runs make a reasonable offer I have a good idea want it go’s for so don’t try and low ball me”
No powertrain.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3566431737018105/
“1946 willys no motor trans and transfer case are in tact very solid project clear title in hand”
A parts jeep that might be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/245500894721821/
“1949 CJ3A body, frame, axles. Nice patina. Some extra parts included. No title. Price is firm.”
This looks to be a 1970 body or later given the rear fuel inlet. Are those summer hubs? I can’t tell for sure.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/280820534880262
“Late 60’s CJ5 PROJECT for sale. Very fixable tub with a great frame that has been cleaned and painted. New aluminum radiator, new soft touch clutch, timing set, rear main seal as well as oil pan gasket. Have swing pedals and power steering setup that will go with it as well as gas tank and heater. Also have the side glass for top.”
Unclear if there is much value, but appears to have an early head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/986019492482178
“195? Willys CJ3a non running project jeep. Missing data plate will come with bill of sale. Located Auburn,AL”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2850.
(05/25/2023) Doesn’t run at the moment.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/350376067339175
“Complete. All parts are here. Was turning the flywheel to tighten bolts and it got stuck. Not sure what the problem is but there was no impact, just a slow turn by hand. Should be an easy fix. The previous owner told me that the engine had been rebuilt. I never got far enough to find out. It rolls and stops. The 12 volt battery is good. I bought a new regulator and stater for 12 volts. About $400 for those. Running would b worth over $5,000. I am thinking $3,000 or the best offer close to that. Clear title. Kept indoors.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $900.
(09/11/2023) Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2308682669319968/
“Lots of rust Chevy v8 and manual trans (327?) $1,800 or best offer No title”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4800.
(08/23/2023) Tub is rough and patched.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/233585442426812
“Looking to sell this Willys. It is a 1953 CJ3B. It was running but now isn’t getting spark so I have ordered a distributor rebuild kit and will continue to try to get going again. Tires are mismatched and have dry rot but hold air. Tub is rough but has been patched and is usuable. Frame has surface rust but looks to be solid. Looks to be all there and has a clean Kentucky title. Has new brake lines, carb, newer wiring and battery and maybe a couple small things I’m forgetting. Located in Hyden KY and willing to help with shipping. Looking for 5500 or best offer. No trades.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/19/2023) This appears to be a solid flattie.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1394765534424632/
“Willys CJ2A 4 cylinder, 3 speed, manual. Front disc brakes, great tires. Runs great.”
This article, and the short two page article that follows it, appeared in the Summer 1974 issue of The Milestone Car periodical. I’d never heard of this publication nor the associated “Milestone Car Society”.
Here are tow ads directed at existing or potential dealers. The first is from Willys-Overland likely in early 1953 and can be found here on eBay. Note the lack of a CJ-3B within the jeep-family that is shown.
This second one (here on eBay) is reported to have been published in 1956, though it lacks the CJ-6 or DJ-3A, so maybe early 1956? What’s curious is that by this time, the new “Willys Motors” organization had refocused on the “Jeep” brand. So, to see the brochure specifically refer to “Willys”, especially as the car brand was abandoned, is especially odd. This kind of has a recycled feel, as if someone in a hurry re-used an early 1950s ad.
UPDATE: Barney provided these pics of the compass from his 1962 leatherette dealer intro book for the J-series dated 1962.
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Maury shared this ebay auction. I wasn’t aware these existed. With 7 days left in the auction, the bidding has already reached $256!
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“This is a: NOS 1960’s Jeep Dash Accessory COMPASS ASSEMBLY KIT Factory Part 933536 RARE. This compass is in good, unused condition and appears ready for installation. It shows no signs of ever being mounted or used. The compass is working well, as intended. This kit comes complete with mounting bracket and hardware. The body is green in color which appears to be one of 3 different colors offered, according to the instruction sheet. The paperwork states this to be correct for J-Series applications and is dated 1963. This is a must have for any serious Jeep collector or restorer. This is the first new old stock Jeep compass I’ve come across in my many years of collecting parts. This will make a great addition to your classic restoration project.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
It’s project that likely won’t be for sale much longer …
“George is a 1942 Ford GPW that will be your next project. He deserves to be brought back to life and not the storage unit he has become.
Turns over, but is not running.
Battery is two years old.
Fresh oil change two years ago.
Fuel tank was professionally cleaned and resealed by Auburn Servicenter Radiator.
Not pictured: two hoods, windshield frame, seat cushions and spare wheel
Garaged for the past 23 years.
Title in hand and registered through 1/10/2024.”
This is a classic Fresno-area build with the oversize glass in the windshield, the doors, and more. It may include a soft top. I see no evidence it includes a Muller top.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/fresno-1951-jeep-cj3a/7672608100.html
“Very clean Jeep CJ3a, 2nd owner, owned by the seller over 50 yrs.
SBC 350, Turbo 400, Spicer 18 transfer case, Warn overdrive 25%,
Dana 30 front, fresh Dana 44 rear
(new bearings, gears and LSD), Warn winch, big brakes, clean paint, good tires, and new dual fuel tanks. Upholstery and carpet is 4 yrs old with very little use.
Can be seen by appointment in Fresno CA.
You don’t see many like this one for sale. Odometer just rolled over last week, perfect starting point for the new owner”
Has some interior updates, but looks solid.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/soap-lake-1951-jeep-willys-price-drop/7668417134.html
“1951 Willys Wagon, original, 3 on the tree w/OD, interior great shape, nice prior restoration. Runs as it should…drive it home”
UPDATE: **SOLD**? Was $550.
“Vintage Signal Corps BC-659-J radio with with Signal Corps Case 79-A. The radio is missing some of the crystals and other components so not in working condition. The radio is period correct for WW2 military vehicles and Willys MB/GPW. I’m not sure if the Case 79-A is WW2 or post war. Both leather handles in nice shape and very solid, canvas straps and clips solid, power cables in great shape – nice and flexible.
Would like to sell as a set for $550 but can sell BC-659 radio separately for $450 and CS-79-A for $150.
Due to what the scammers get away with, am selling strictly as-is and as photographed with no returns, this is the exact set you will receive, please see the many photos for what is here, and ask any questions. LARGE AND HEAVY, will help pack it for for shipment (paid separately by the buyer) and of course local pick-up is always welcomed.”
This sounds like it needs some work, but unclear the scope needed.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/brush-prairie-1950-jeep/7670067054.html
“The Jeep was a project for our father who was dealing with some family health issues. This Jeep was like a model he had in the early years. We had a local shop do what I would describe as a makeover. They cleaned and painted the interior and visible exterior surfaces. They made what repairs were required to make it run and drive. In the process we replaced the canvas top, seats, gas tank, tail gate, starter motor, emergence brake kit among other smaller items.
The family enjoyed seeing him driving the Jeep on our property and it was a great distraction for all of us. If you’re interested in a project like this, the makeover we did would be a great first step towards a restoration project. There is the usual body erosion to deal with. The original engine, running gear and steering gear will require repairs to some degree.”
Zak’s selling these parts.
https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=336639
1942 Ford GPW tub, fenders, hood, grill, windshield frame, seats and modern repair panels as shown with the ripples dents, dings, and poor patch repairs you would expect after 80 years of use. The floor and hood were cut for a larger F head engine and transmission and some point in the part along with some rough riveted patches. However all the repair panels and parts (tother than simple flat patches) are included to bring it back. Full front floor pan with hat channels that costs more than $700 dollars on its own plus repair parts including the drivers side pioneer kit area, inner rear fender/tool box panels. Inner windshield frame. Bensinger wheelhouse pockets to move the seats back for more leg room if desired. It has its original F marked seats and side grab handles. All original parts have been soda blasted and weldable primed. Rerpo repair patch parts are factory red primed. Pickup preferred but could work with buyer to arrange shipping in a crate at buyers expense. Was going to build as a LRDP jeep and keep most of the imperfections. Bill of sale only. Asking $3,500. Located in Quakertown, PA.
The outside and engine look great, but the interior could use some updating.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/d/el-cajon-1950-willys-panel/7674710235.html
“Chevy running gear from front to rear. All steel. No rust. 350/400. Tilt wheel. Electric seats. Runs & drives great.
Title in my name. $14,000 OBO.”
Unclear if the jeep runs or not.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/milton-1942-willys-jeep-with-trailer/7669331321.html
“1942 Willys Jeep project with:
Hard top
Trailer”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/335098839095540/
“Original frame with gun turret mount, axles and front grill no motor transmission or transfer case. No Title. Vin intact, out of system. 20 yrs since registered. CJ 2A tub and miscellaneous parts on body, tub is rough. Need it gone, selling as a parts vehicle”
That looks to be a 1970s Bobcat body with the passenger filler indent along the side.
https://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/d/corvallis-1948-willies-jeep-cj2a/7669873621.html
“Bought a number of years ago and just never got around to it. All it boxes and tubs. No seats, no fuel cell. 231 odd fire V6 x2. One is a short block as the long block I bought it with has a cracked block. I intended to swap the heads and intake and never got to it. Engine stand comes with project jeep.”
Seller doesn’t appear to know what they have or what it is worth. My guess is that it has been sitting there a while. Value unclear.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/d/gresham-49-jeep-willys/7666835790.html
“Selling for my brother in law. No idea what I’m selling.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.
(09/16/2023) Doesn’t run. The tub appears to be a replacement tub.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/d/port-costa-1946-jeep-cj-2a/7665721480.html
“All original, complete 1946-1947 Army Jeep. Original engine, body in excellent conditions. Complete original example. Garage stored, tool box under seat working as it should. Motor turns over but has not ran in a few years. 3A windshield, Tags shown on frame and match numbers on motor. Lost title, serious buyers only.”
This March 1966 4-page Warn brochure is form number DC-366-25, which I take to mean it was produced in March of 1966.
