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https://westslope.craigslist.org/pts/d/montrose-47-jeep-cj2a/7384348046.html
“1947 Jeep CJ2A with VIN plate and clear title. Running motor, Warn front locking hubs, tow bar, and original rims w/ military tread tires. For parts or restore. Selling complete – not parting out. $4,200. “
Mark listed this rare J-37 wagon on JeepTrucks.com.
http://www.sellajeep.com/mjs/sale21/ad274/ad274.html
“Will entertain classic VW partial trades plus cash and I am happy to discuss a reasonable offer just keep in mind these are very rare and almost impossible to find in the US (and they are not cheap overseas either!)
Jeep/Mitsubishi Willys collaboration (Japan under license of Jeep USA)
This vehicle is Right Hand Drive and 4 speed manual on the column shifting. 4WD floor mounted lever with another overdrive lever in every gear selector lever.
This 1982 Mitsubishi Jeep J37 is a gas-powered, right-hand-drive 4×4 station wagon that was purchased by a serviceman while stationed in Japan and imported to Texas in May 2018 then sold to the current owner and is now titled in Florida. Engine a 2.6-liter inline-four paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox, and the Jeep has an older repaint. This J37 shows just over 42k kilometers (26k miles) and is offered with import documents and a clean Florida title. Continue reading
UPDATE II: Dinesh obtained these Thor-Automatic looking hubs, but on the cover they read Allstate Power Matic rather than Thor. I suspect they are Thor hubs rebranded for Allstate. Here are some pics:
Here is a the interior portion of a set of Thor hubs:
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UPDATE (May 24, 2021): The October 1963 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine include this Thor-designed product to make shifting the transfercase more convenient. It moves the shifter from the passenger-side of the transmission to the driver’s side. I imagine there are few, if any, of these shifters out there.
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Originally published April 9, 2017:
More information on some of these companies can be found here: http://www.ewillys.com/2019/07/08/selectro-husky-dualmatic-overview/
White Manufacturing Co. (also known as White Automotive and Whitco over time) was started in the late 1950s by Richard T, Bingman and partners. The company progressed at a modest level making, among other things, aluminum floral display stands. Eventually, White allied with Kaiser and began making tops. White filed for incorporation in 1959. One of the company’s earliest products was a white soft top for jeeps.
The next year, in 1960, Richard T. Bingham filed a patent for a pair of locking hubs. One set would automatically shift into gear when it sensed the axles were being powered (i.e., when the transfercase was shifted into four wheel drive). The second set of hubs added a dash-mounted button to allow for control of the hubs from the driver’s seat (assuming I have interpreted the patent correctly!).
The interesting thing is that Bingham never assigned the patents to the White Automotive Company. Instead, the patents and hubs ended up being used by Thor Products, which also operated out of Colorado Springs (though sometimes the address is Manitou Springs, a small town just west of Colorado Springs).
This suggests that Bingham had some time of relationship with Thor, but his exact connection to Thor isn’t known at this time (my guess is that it was a subsidiary or sister company of White).
1. The Thor auto-matic hub patent vs. the finished device:
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It’s unclear how solid this body is, given the diamond-plate in the back and a patch on the side.
https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/paso-robles-jeep-willys-1951-cj3a/7371103112.html
“Rebuilt Buick 231 6cyl. even fire with less than 500 miles. The rebuild was 20 yrs ago and have all receipts. Three speed transmission with the 2 lever transfer case. New Rochester 2 barrel carb and plug wires. Motor runs perfect and is great for putting around in the country, For the street the jeep would require some attention.
Front bumper is plumbed into the radiator for additional water storage to prevent overheatings. Warn locking hubs and believe 538 gears. Have a 4 speed to go with it for extra $”
This jeep has been modified with a truck bed. It’s listed as a 1958, so maybe it was originally a DJ-3A or maybe it is a modified CJ-3B or CJ-5.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/197222075670198
“I am selling my one of a kind custom Willys Jeep. This Jeep has a CJ3A front end with a custom stepside Willys pickup style bed. It is powered by a Ford 302 v8 with a T150 three speed manual transmission. That is paired to a Dana 18 transfer case that puts power to a Dana 44 rear axle and a Dana 35 front axle. The Jeep has 33” tires with front locking hubs. Jeep runs, but needs a new battery and fuel, possible the carb cleaned. I’m asking $4750 or best offer.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/29/2021) This has a government plate; it may have been a Navy CJ-3A. The tailgate has been replaced.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/el-cajon-willys-1951-cj-3a-original/7327130698.html
“Willys 1951 CJ3A Jeep Nice Original Jeep in Running Condition complete with Title and current Non-Op. The Jeep runs well and the lights work as well as the locking hubs. Upgraded to 11″ brakes & brakes pull to the left Note: I believe this was a Navy base vehicle. Minimal rust & the Data Plates are still there. Low ball offers will be ignored.”
It runs and drives, but needs work.
https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/d/denver-1954-willys-jeep-cj3b-running/7337258437.html
“1954 Willys Jeep CJ3B
Runs great, drives great , still a project, needs some beautification and love.
134 ci. Fhead 4 cylinder engine, 60 psi oil pressure and starts great.
T-90 3 speed transmission, shifts smoothly and dosen’t jump out of gear
M-18 transfer case with Warn overdrive and power take off, PTO, for front winch, all work as they should and smoothly
10″ x 2″ oversized brakes all around , i think they need adjustment and bled
Saginaw steering with cool old school Jeep column, feels good and tight .
Roll bar, back seat, block heater, tow bar, tire carrier, deep old school 8 x 15 wheels , cool old chevy heater, block heater, oversized custom fuel tank, 5:38 gears in axels – overdrive
helps with road speed, 12 volt eletrical system , chrome Selectro front locking hubs, tires have tread but are dry cracked in tread area, top is toasted but kept whats there to keep the sun and rain off , paint is faded and has bondo cracking off mostly on hood ,some rust in hat channels on both floors an some in tool box -see pictures, seats are mouse and sun damaged, have some bucket seats to replace them but you may want to recover the original ones”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4250. Seller is moving so must sell.
(05/03/2021) This DJ-3A has been modified with 4WD with added seating over the rear wheel wells. Given the handles on the windshield and the footman loop on the fender, this may have been a Surrey/Gala.
https://honolulu.craigslist.org/kau/cto/d/kealia-1963-jeep-willys-moving-sale/7333180288.html
“Collectible 63 Jeep Willy’s, Run and drives great. New brakes wheel cylinders, fuel pump, tires and more. Seats have been recovered and seat frames are newly epoxy coated. All interior also have been redone with fresh epoxy coating and some replacement metal has been done. Frame is very solid and has been under coated and painted, rims have been epoxy coated also. Body is not rush free but trouble areas have been addressed, parts are easily available if some wants to go all out. Seen them restored and going from 20 to 30k, Has a flat head 4 cly. Runs cherry Manuel locking hubs”
Looks ready for some fun.
https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/calabash-1951-willys-jeep-4×4/7323547354.html
“1951 WILLYS JEEP
4×4
Good all terrain tires
Roll cage and soft top added
Runs and drives great!
3 speed with overdrive
Locking hubs
80,000+ miles on original speedometer
Great for trails or highway”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
This jeep has some updates, but still needs a few things addressed.
“Excellent condition and needs minor TLC to make it complete. Engine was replaced with 1967 Buick 225 cid V-6 odd fire engine. Body was recently painted black, reupholstered seats, padded roll bar, locking hubs, elec radiator fan, new Rochester carb, electronic ignition. Clean Ohio title.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/25/2018) The windshield is leaning back a bit far.
https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/d/hood-river-1953-cj3b-willys-jeep/7302320215.html
“One day in 2013, I was talking with a buddy and he asked if I was interested in a Willys Jeep and since I was thinking about a “project” car, I said yes. Well, I got this little gem on a farm in the Hood River Valley! I call it Taz Willy and he has won several trophies at car shows! But, as happens with time, I have purchased a travel trailer and will be doing more traveling so I decided to give someone else the opportunity to have fun with Taz.
Even though he was used in the orchard as a spraying machine, and stored for quite a while, he was in good shape and all the dried mud on his underside protected him from rusting! I stripped him down to his frame and painted it with frame paint to continue his protection.
The engine has been rebuilt by Portland Engine Rebuild using the original f-head engine block. It is the 4 cylinder stock engine. Engine has 925 miles – all road miles.
The transmission is the original– 3-speed with compound low. This required only replacement of fluid. I works good.
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No power train.
https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/d/denver-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a-project/7306396918.html
“1948 Willys Jeep project
Not a good restoration candidate, has been modified.
Good floors, hat channels are good except one spot under drivers side, see photos
Frame is decent but has been modified for different bumpers front and rear
Rare ? Square bolt windshield with an adapter for a 3A soft top
Good seat frames ,but need recovered, vinyl is dried out
Newer Rancho suspension, springs and shocks, looks like 1.5″ lift
Front locking hubs, tow bar, 5:38 gears in stock axles
No engine, no transmission, no transfer case, no steering box or column
Has a good title”
Has a variety of updates.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/northport-1942-ford-jeep/7305481140.html
“really neat older build .42 ford looks like willies jeep has bf good wrench 275 hp add aluminum intake 4bbl electric ignition and headers i figure about 300 havent dyno ?no jerry cans has custon back seat gas tank has wipers heater tilt wheel im6ft 240 and drive it dont see much bigger than me enjoying it.has winch locking hubs all lights it has a gernorator not alternator nice blacktop roll bar the plasticwindows in top need replaced have gotten old and cracked out was quoted 825 to repair top,has locking hubs a stereo needs replaced bounced to death lol.
is registered to me but havent tabbed it in two years but start it religously and do a lap around property to keep everything functional am open to offers but need no help selling i will only respond to emails containing telephone numbers and dont do car reports and such will only be shown by appointment no test rides on asphalt you can drive it in dirt i drive it on street for i can bust it on command,previous owner/builder said he can get front tires up i dont try (im not as good with a wrench as he was)only trade would be deisel box truck 14 ft to 26 ft box under 100000miles yes ive cash to add if needed.”
The seller is interested in trading for another jeep. He provides a list of jeeps at the bottom of the text. In his description, the seller doesn’t note that the body is a reproduction body.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/puyallup-1952-willys-jeep-cj3a-trade/7300508651.html
“I’m listing my 1952 Willys CJ3A Jeep MAINLY for trade/possible sale consideration. The price is basically a “ballpark value” measuring tool. I’m just listing for trade vehicles I may want more than my Jeep, NOT because I need to sell or don’t like my Jeep. It is getting harder to drive as I’m getting older and would like a toy (JEEP ) that’s easier to drive (automatic, power steering, etc.) which will make sense if you read my trade list below.
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UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/31/2020) This has a dual PTO with a Ramsey winch in the front and a rear PTO gearbox in the back. It’s topped by a Koenig hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/454676592168935
“1958 Willy’s Jeep CJ5 (Serial # [hidden information])
-Starts/Runs/Drives
-RARE Dauntless Buick V6
-Front PTO drives working RAMSEY WINCH.
-rear PTO spins/works perfectly.
-Hard Top from KOENIG IRON WORKS and Hard Doors
-Dualmatic Locking Hubs
-New Tires/Rims
CONS
-some rust spots
-seats need reupholstered
-loud exhaust (dual glass packs I believe)
-no heat/air
-a lot of play in steering wheel”
This is powered by a Buick V-6.
https://cars.ksl.com/listing/6938764
“This is a 1951 Willys M-38 Military Jeep that I’ve owned for 50 years. In 1984, I took the whole Jeep apart, painted it and put it back together with a 1981 231ci Buick V-6 certified to have come out of a Buick Regal, wrecked with just 5,000 miles. Engine probably has about 15,000 miles on it now. With a high-rise Edelbrock intake, Holley 390cfm quad and headers, this little buggy has buckets of torque and plenty of power. Brakes are all brand new top to bottom. Ten years ago I had a new top made, complete with canvas side curtains and doors. The seats were reupholstered with black naugahide at that time. The transmission is the stock original Spicer T-90 three speed plus a 25% Full Range overdrive. Transmission was rebuilt 10 years ago. With low range, regular range and overdrive, this Jeep has nine forward speeds and three in reverse. Locking hubs in front.. Always garaged, this Jeep has been my baby all these 50 years, but it’s time to let ‘er go . Feel free to call or e-mail with any questions.”
It’s not clear to me what still needs to be done besides paint.
https://palmsprings.craigslist.org/pts/d/yucca-valley-1948-cj3-willys-jeep/7292085655.html
“1948 CJ3 willys jeep unfinished restoration, completely restored and boxed frame, restored axels and driveline, turbo 400 transcend 4.3 chevy V6, none of the running mechanicals- {have even gotten fluids yet}- late 40s willys tub-tailgate,hood and grille, flat fenders. rear axle is set up like the front , for freewheel locking hubs for easy towing. this project is 85%finished, giving you a drive it next month if you’re a novice, or a pro would take a week at most.if you are calling for specific parts have in mind your offers, “before you make your voice call””
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(01/05/2021) Roger Martin shared this plow jeep. It’s got a CJ-5 hardtop and what looks to be a DJ windshield.
“Willys cj2a or 3a repowered with buick dauntless v6. Runs and drives. 4×4 works. Dualamatic locking hubs. Heated cab. Plow works. Be a good build project. Have extra parts available.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,990.
(12/11/2020) This is certainly unusual build.
“f Jeep would have started building these in the 70s, they would have never had financial issues. Look at this rare piece.The Jeep was built using all CJ5 parts. The front door is modeled off of a CJ7. The rear door is modeled off of a CJ5.
The bed is extended to the length of a CJ6 or CJ8 Scrambler. The frame is stretched 36 inches in the middle and 14 inches behind the rear axle. The frame was boxed from the front to the rear spring perches. It has Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles (both are open diffs). The transfer case is a Dana 20. The transmission is a 3 speed. I believe it is a T150.
The engine is an AMC 360 from a 1972 Wagoneer. It was rebuilt about 20,000 miles ago. It was bored over. The crank was turned. It got all new bearings, new pistons, new valve guides, and hardened seats. It has an RV cam, an Edelbrock SP2P low rise dual plane intake, and a Holley Street Avenger 570cfm double pumper carb. Skip White electronic ignition/distributor. Warn 8274 Winch. Heavy duty steel front fenders. (Matching Rescue Green CJ5 OEM fenders also included.) Rear corner guards. The motor has more than enough power for a vehicle this size.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/22/2020) Militarized 2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3206825122763110
“1947 CJ2A runs, drives, stops, charges. Stock L134 motor, T90 transmission with PTO, D18 twin stick transfer, D25 front differential with locking hubs and rear diff D41. Some paint and body has been done previously work kinda shoddy but solid. Completely solid frame has been painted. Great little Jeep”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was on eBay.
Bill shared this nice looking M-38A1.
“Rust free1952 M38A1 in very good condition. Period correct paint color with correct military vehicle markings. Older restoration with like-new canvas with a working military radio. Too much to list so please check out all the pictures. I Will upload pictures shortly. Please email if you have any questions or desire specific pictures. Runs great looks outstanding. Won’t find a better-priced M38A1. New steering worm shaft, ball joints, U-joints, and shackles. Period correct locking hubs and so much more using original NOS parts. Also has the original engine with matching MD data plate numbers. Battery tender wired into the 24-volt system”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9000.
The CJ-2A was the SECOND model sold to civilians? What was the first? Maybe seller meant the second year of sales?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/146820066834338
“This is a REAL Jeep; it is the SECOND model Jeep sold for/to civilians after WWII. It was rebuilt by the previous owner and has a 4-cylinder, Go-Devil engine, 4-leaf suspension, 3-speed manual transmission, transfer case shifter, and range shifter, military-style tires (in excellent condition), 5-gallon external/spare fuel can (w/spout), and a canvas “summer top” (no sides) w/frame (not pictured). Also has an A-frame tow-bar which bolts to the front bumper. Maximum (street) speed is 45 MPH. Four wheel drive works and has front-axle locking hubs. It is a definite attention-getter, and crowd-pleaser. Would make anyone’s Christmas the BEST EVER! Price is FIRM”
Looks like a frame up restoration.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/oakwood-1956-willys-cj-3b/7242900415.html
“1956 Willys CJ-3B w/ original 4cyl Hurricane engine and 3 speed manual transmission. Dana 18 transfer case w/ PTO drive option. Locking hubs on front.
US Patent Office Serial #57348 30936
Completely rebuilt. Fabricated tire arm for spare tire; added roll bar and high top seats. Low milage on rebuild. Many photos available and video of engine running.”
No photos included in the ad.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/pittsburgh-1952-m38/7239417397.html
“952 M38 (MC35123). Frame off restoration. 24v (12v ignition). Includes locking hubs, directionals, rifle rack, 24v distributor, wires and spark plugs.”
Listed as a CJ-2A, it looks to be a CJ-3A that needs brakes at the very least. It likely does not have the original engine.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/677192576327257
“Work in process DOSEN’T come with tow bar its not mine to give Engine runs it drives just needs brakes to be done Everything in the drivetrain works as it should clutch front locking hubs low range high range she will drive whole drive all the syncros all the gears It’s converted to 12 V has a alternator 12 V coil etc. i have a bunch of brand new parts that go with it Full exhaust system old one on it is ok dont need to be replaced Full pre-bent stainless steel brake line kit New rubber brake hoses Brand new wheel cylinders Brand new drums New shoes w hardware  All brand new gauges New master cylinder New gastank”
