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Doesn’t run. I can’t tell if the rear seat is just resting in that position or is installed there.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/d/loma-1948-willys-jeep/7662465953.html
“1948 Willys Jeep , not run in years , needs restoration .”
Starting bid is $6000. May have a bad fuel pump.
View all the information on eBay
“Willys. 1946 CJ2A (agri Jeep or farm jeep) Note the extra shifter in the floor….. I purchased this Jeep from my parents estate. My dad had many Jeeps through the years and this one he thought was special because not many agri jeeps were produced. Has been in storage for last 8 yrs right where these pics were made. I did crank it a few times but I think fuel pump has gone bad since. 134cu.in. “Go Devil” engine makes 63 hp @ 2,000 rpm.
These Jeeps were hitched to plows, cultivators,mowing machines, harrows,and lime spreaders to tackle common farm tasks. Tires are dry rotted, there is a small hole in floor board on pass side [see pic] all other sheet metal seems to be in good shape. Chassis not rusted, only surface rust. Was painted best I can remember 20 yrs ago… New top bows as indicated in pics, do not have the canvas top. Tilt out windshield. Also have an extra engine, transfer case and trans, along with 2 extra heads. Not sure of the year but looks to be the same thats incld. Will assist in loading. Could get it running and drive as is or restore.”
Andy shared this project truck with a stake bed. Might have a solid cab.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1021197929135483
“1949 Willys Stake Truck, surface rust, great patina, brand new tires. Comes with cherry picker and 1969 chevy 350 ( came out of cj7, needs install), has tranny and transfer case. Great project!!!”
You just don’t see these units for sale up here in the PNW.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/spokane-cj-jeep-pto-belt-drive/7658248856.html
“1949 CJ3a PTO assembly with the Belt Drive adapter. Still currently mounted in the jeep so it can be used and shown to work. Only thing missing is the Novi Governor under the hood. I’m not much of a farmer and I don’t intend to restore this jeep to factory so I’m selling just the PTO.”
Andy share this boxless FC-170. It’s supposed to have a rear PTO.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/195521960180494
“FC170. Ran/Drove when parked. Rear PTO Option”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05l21/2023) It runs, but unclear how well it drives.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/san-bruno-willy-fender-jeep-stainless/7655084525.html
“- Willy Fender Jeep Stainless Steel looks good
– Much of the info may be incoreect. I will update upon examining the vehicle closer
– Owner was always upgrading it, full detail unknowm
– V6 engine runs, I tested the 4-WD and transmission, work OK
– Let me know if you want me to email a movie of the engine runnig
– The owner did excellent work and was very gifted mechanically
– MIleage is not accurate, and it is unknown at this point, I will update if possible
– Best offers will be considred”
The driver’s step has seen some work. I suspect the passenger step is the same.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/airway-heights-1946-willys-jeep/7653021946.html
“1946 willys jeep motor ben gone threw runs like. A champ. $300 dallors on front tires comes with army box two fuel cans top speed is 45mph had sand blasted the whole thing threw some green pait on it i drive this jeep aroumd my place and to the store runs good needs alot of body work rust evey were cant find thease jeeps anywere its a blast to drive”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,500.
(07/091/2023) This is powered by a rebuilt Ford 2.3L.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/d/nucla-1946-cj2a-jeep/7661511928.html
“tle: Clear
VIN: Original data plate on firewall
Upgraded to 12v electrical system. With fuse box.
LED Brake and turn signals.
Electric windshield wipers.
Electric fuel pump.
Electric radiator cooler fan.
Remote oil filter.
Seat Belts
11” brakes with dual reservoir master cylinder.
Saginaw steering with adjustable steering column.
3-speed T-90 manual transmission with Overdrive paired with Dana axles.
Has around 1,000 miles on tires and re-manufactured 2.3L engine.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000.
(09/08/2022) This could use some new paint and possibly wiring (wipers look unwired).
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/onalaska-1953-willys-cj3b-4×4-jeep/7661834301.html
“1953 Jeep CJ3B willy’s for sale. Own a real running piece of history. Rare high hood and solid body. Original F-134 Hurricane 4 cyl engine runs strong recently updated to electronic distributor and coil. New Optima red top battery and fuse panel. Dana 44 rear 5.38 gears with original equipment powerloc locker. Dana 25 front 5.38 gears with powerlock locker. Superwinch hubs.
Spicer T18 transfer case and Warner T90 3 speed transmission all original. Recently serviced. 44.09 crawl ratio as equipped.
Wearing 33×12.50R15 mud terrain tires. Wilco off road swing out tire carrier. 10k winch works well.
Rugged radio preprogrammed and installed antenna tuned to vehicle. Roll bar. Fire extinguisher. Smittybuilt front and rear seats and seat covers.
Full service manual from Kaiser Willys included as well as full tiger top and doors and bikini top for summer shade. Little jeep runs strong and is highly capable after almost 70 years. Would be a great toy as is or convert to v6 or v8 power for serious crawling.
Our Family is grown and time to let someone else enjoy this little jeep. Serious buyers only cash only no trades. Clean title“
Bill Norris let me know that the new Holy Toledo calendars for 2024 are ready to sell. Go here to learn more: https://www.dispatchermagazine.com/calendars
Mike shared this unique build. It’s got a 181 Mercruiser engine, which was one I was considering when I was building Biscuit. I wish I could take this for a test drive.
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/grass-valley-1945-willys-jeep/7664480067.html
“Complete rebuild 3 years ago
181 4 cylinder mercruiser engine
T90 transmission
New 33 inch tires
4 wheel disc breaks
Custom best top
8500 warn winch
Duel fuel tanks
Line x tub
New seats
Warn locking hubs
Roll cage
Heater
Waterproof radio
Electric windshield wipers
Millatery grill
Hi lift jack,axe,shovel
Tow bar”
UPDATE: Solved the oil spillage issue. The oil was coming from the back of the engine where the oil gauge line attaches to the engine. I had made the hose a little too long, so it didn’t tighten down correctly. Trimming the line fixed the issue. So, I got to drive around the property yesterday instead of doing updates for today ….
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Gassing up the racer.
The good news: I rolled the racer out of the garage, put in some gas, and tried to start it. Naturally, it didn’t start straight away. After fiddling with it, finally figured out that the manual choke needed to be opened (the choke was never hooked up on the old racer, so I never thought about it). Once I adjusted the choke, the jeep started right up! So, I will be adding a choke cable.
Unfortunately, while looking for the starting problem, I ran my forehead into the tall air cleaner bolt. It was only a large scratch and some blood, so not that big of deal. I was more made than anything. This highlights the problem with the bubble in the eye; sometimes it screws with the depth perception.
Starting the racer.
The bad news: Once it started, it sounded as great as it did last year. However, for some reason the fuel pump didn’t stop pumping prior to starting the engine (that’s how I remember it working). This suggests to me that maybe something isn’t sealed correctly, so it’s not building the pressure needed to shut off the pump? I will have to research the pump to double check this. I’m sure the fix will be fairly simple.
Discovering the rear main seal likely needs to be changed.
The ugly news: The worst issue was underneath the jeep; I discovered that a significant amount of oil was leaking out the back of the engine. My guess is the rear main oil seal needs replacing. Ugh! It was fine when I parked it last summer (and this highlights the risk of “ran-when-parked” jeeps!). I’ll let it sit for a day or two and see if things magically right themselves.
That pretty much ended my garage time yesterday.
I have been wanting a set of 5 lug aluminum rims that match the six lug aluminum rims for the racer. Yesterday, while fuming about the oil leak, I went on FB Marketplace and did some searching for local motorhomes (pondering the idea of getting a gently used, older motorhome to take to races). After looking through ads, on a lark, I entered a search for Desert Dogs. Lo and Behold, these three popped up for sale for only $400! Check out all that barely used tread!
Even better, the dogs were mounted on the style of rims I had been seeking! I made arrangements to get them, which meant driving to Boise today.
It turns out they had been an extra part of a Suzuki Samarai purchase.As a bonus, they threw in another desert dog, though it doesn’t have much life left.
This rim has a little cosmetic discoloring and the tread is slightly different, but no bid deal. On the left you can see the other rims. The COOP tires on the green rims will be transferred to the other matching six lug aluminum rims that I have.
UPDATE: This post originally highlighted Paul’s Warn hub counter display model. Now, this post will highlight several different demo or display hubs with sections removed for dealers. Anyone seen images of other examples?
1. Cutlas Selective Hub: You can see a brochure for this early Cutlas hub here. This was on eBay (last priced around $450), but sold away from eBay. See more pics of this here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/175866727203
2. Dualmatic 2-lever Watson-style Display Hub: This hub has a Dualmatic sticker, but is the type sold under the Watson brand (Watson-branded hubs & Dualmatic hub lever variations). This display hub was also on eBay, though I don’t remember the price. It probably sold off ebay as a package with the Cutlas hub above. See more pics here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/175866718846
UPDATE: Unlike the other Hub Lok hubs made for jeeps, this Hub Lok hub model was designed for early Ford Broncos. It is listed for $149 on the Bronco Graveyard website. I can’t confirm if these are rare or not.
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Originally posted on June 8, 2023: The seller of these Hub Lok hubs for jeeps sold the hubs with the original installation and operation instructions! The manual accompanying the hubs confirms that the Hub Lok hubs were sold by Dana and/or Spicer, which is what we thought, but lacked physical evidence as proof.
An original dash sticker? Probably not another one of these around!
Jordi bought this CJ-2A with an interesting hardtop (the plates indicate this is a jeep outside the US) and posted pics to Facebook. To me, this top looks most like a Station Wagons, Inc, body. The suicide doors and certain elements are extremely close (especially in the Pop Mech ad), but not exact.
Popular Mechanics Ad from the January 1948 issue of Popular Mechanics, pg 266. This ad appeared in the February 1948 issue as well.
Jason posted these pics of a jeep-looking fiberglass body with some unique aspects to Facebook. The hood is lower than usual vis-a-vis the fenders, the rear fender wells have a flare modeling into it, the rear mid-section looks slightly longer, it has a step with a runner along the entire side, and the rear has a unique flare on the back. Also, it is interesting that the top edge around the back is about as thick as a Bobcat or Parkette body.
According the discussion on Facebook, “I was told by the owner there was a local guy he in nh that was big into fiberglass I guess he also built cobra body’s and he made a few of these.” I suspect there aren’t many of these around.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $50.
Some idiot put the wrong link in this post … fire him!
This is missing the windshield.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,000.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2050470681961241
“47 Willys cj2a 289ci 4spd, has no rust, to many parts 2 list! I have all receipts.”
I suspect this engine is built. This has a fiberglass one-piece front end.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/329300779538689
“1949 Jeep willy cj 4×4 The original engine was replaced with a 350 v8 engine. with turbo 400 automatic transmission with Dana differentials. Everything works very well in engine and transmission. you only need to bleed the brakes”
It’s supposed to run.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/841442904004534
“53 Willy’s B California jeep no rust to speak of have roll bar and tire carrier…motor has been rebuilt runs well”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500. This was previously listed in 2016 (pics at very bottom).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1247637132618246
“1942 Ford gpw military jeep runs good clean title It has a newer motor and transmission brakes have been replaced”
Previous pics:
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(10/21/2021) Has updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1328691381353593
“1951 CJ3A
Chevy 327
3 speed, manual transmission dual stick transfer case and stock axles.
Runs
Title
Collector plates
 Bought a soft top but have not installed it, will include this in the sale”
I received another good report from the eye doc. Things are progressing as expected, plus in the last two days it appears the bubble is smaller.
A couple days ago I spent a little time in the garage and feel like I’ve found a solution to my clutch issue. Some adjustments plus a new spring bracket appear to have overcome the lack of clutch response.
I hope to resume some updates on Monday morning, as I can now see over the bubble in my eye while typing.
Blaine spotted this really neat model of a Jeep CJ-5 Camper setup. It’s pretty neat model and unique model that I believe is about 3″ long. It is shipped from Mannheim, Germany. In the post below this one, there’s some history about the camper inventor.
https://www.nasshan.com/en/autocult/ac09017-jeep-cj5-universal-camper-1969-usa
