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UPDATE: Price dropped to $6300.
(06/22/2023) This looks to be built as a sand jeep. It is 2WD.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/282236537500855
“1947 jeep Willy’s newly reassembled, 350/th350 two wheel drive, 9”rear end, postal front, 4wheel disc brakes, new gauges, new aluminum radiator, new starter, new battery, new headers, new mufflers, runs and drives good, if you’re interested in reminiscing glamis in the 90’s (the way it should be) then this is the jeep for you”
The Grinch sounds turnkey.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/211910481819853
“Ready to race needs nothing 358 small block Chevy With 350 Turbo transmission With a transbrake I don’t need to sell it I just have not had time to get it out The only possible trade I Would even be interested that you would be a side by side”
There seems to be value here.
https://racine.craigslist.org/pts/d/lake-geneva-1946-willys-cj2a-tub/7629780289.html
“For sale is a 1946 fiberglass CJ2A fiberglass tub/body probably made in the 70s. Tub/body is removed from the jeep and ready for immediate pickup. Includes two fiberglass period correct flat fenders and a fiberglass hood..”
Andy shared this unusual irrigation system powered by an L-head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/585711319991801/
“Lot going on here. Pump is a Marlowe pump and pumps 720 gpm. Engine may be locked up.It is a 4 cylinder Jeep engine. The tires are off and in barn so that they don’t get weathered. There is a spare pump included. There are two pipe trailers with 5″ and 3″ pipe. Gaskets may need to be replaced. Third trailer with risers and connectors.”
I would be interested to know why the seller believes this was a MP jeep. The driver’s side frame real looks patched.
https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/atq/d/oklahoma-city-willys-jeep/7633276354.html
“1947 CJ-2A Willy’s Jeep. Military police”
Blaine spotted these doors for sale.
https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/pts/d/moro-jeep-cj5-doors/7640957792.html
“These were on a 1963 CJ5. $250. Windows do roll up and down but could use some lubrication.”
The seller notes the title indicates it is a 1955, but the body style, grille and dash suggest late 1940s.
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/hutto-1955-jeep-willys-wagon/7638483053.html
“1955 Jeep Willys- Per Title/VIN. Small block chevy 350, 3 speed transmission not sure which one, needs wheel cylinders for the brakes and transmission linkage adjusted. Runs, 2 wheel drive”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://texarkana.craigslist.org/cto/d/nash-1948-jeep-willy-project/7633035622.html
“1948 Jeep willy Project motor 6cyl Flathead Willy’s Super hurricane not running good project $3500 ”
This may be a CJ-3B with a DJ-3A body.
https://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/d/newark-1963-jeep-cj-3b/7636631193.html
“1963 CJ3B excellent frame, good drive train, postal body, lifted, aluminium wheels, good tires, engine good but not running, need shop space. May trade for Honda CT 125”
The body is from a DJ-3A. Value unclear.
https://allentown.craigslist.org/pts/d/limeport-willys-jeep-cj2a-cj3a/7632907772.html
“For parts. No title. No engine.”
Terry’s selling this nice looking Renegade CJ-5. Contact him at jpfixitguy @ hotmail.com (remove spaces around the @) or via landline 507 454 1364.
UPDATE: Tom just shared this Google view of how the site looks now. The indents of the oval track can still be seen. He added, “The Pin is in the center of the Mud Race Track. The camp ground is in the trees on the right. The view is looking south“
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Tom shared these images from the 1970 Ridge Runners Jeep Race. There’s a couple video clips of the 1977 race just below this one.
Tom added a few historical details I didn’t know, “the Ridge runners had a camp ground on the south side of Ahtanum Creek about half way between Wiley City and Tampico. They rented the land from a guy whose last name was Herkey. The Mud races were held there every Memorial day weekend. You had to ford the creek to get there.”
Notes: The pack hits the first water hole
The leaders plow through the mud and another splashes.
Plowing through the mud
2 jeeps drowned out
Spectators on the hill sitting on their jeeps
Spectators on the hill
UPDATE: I haven’t recycled this point since 2009, so many might not have seen it.
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Originally posted Feb 26, 2009: This is another set of excerpts from an episode of Exploration Northwest called ‘Mud Race’. As I reported in the post about the Meeker, aka Naches, Trail post, Linda McCune from the Don McCune Library kindly has given me permission to provide some clips from the Jeeping1 DVD, a collection of 3 episodes of Exploration Northwest related to pacific northwest jeeping. To order this DVD, you can contact Linda McCune at 206 726-2650 and ask for the Jeeping1 DVD. It costs $24.95. I encourage you to purchase is as she has the video for a Jeeping2 DVD, but has not created it yet.
The race was sponsored by the Yakima Jeep Jockeys, a club formed in 1963. They began their 4×4 Championship Racing series in 1971.
The Mud Bowl episode was shown in 1977. Mostly, it follows Jim Merritt as he prepares for the race, discussing a little about how they silicone various items to keep out water. Plenty of video showing different stages of the race. It’s a bit reminiscent of the Florida swamp races, though the water holes aren’t quite as deep or long (If you have never heard of it, you can read about the Florida swamp races at four wheeler’s online magazine and here’s a you tube video from a 1996 race).
From the Mud Race episode, I selected two clips. Clip one shows Jim getting ready to race and shows the driver’s pre-race meeting. The second clip shows the final race with Bill Smith from Tacoma taking the win.
Here’s Clip One:
Here’s Clip Two:
Bill shared this video overview of the Mitsubishi jeep history.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6800. I’m shocked it is this low.
(06/17/2023) This has a fun paint job.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/765316648454234
“53 CJ3 Willy’s 3 speed 4×4 4 cylinder Super fun to drive custom paint clean interior Rag top Roll cage Too much to list”
Appears solid. A good drive-as-is (if it drives) or back-to-stock restoration candidate. No description provided.
https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/d/terrebonne-1958-jeep-fc150-pickup/7637805315.html
Looks in good shape for the price.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/marcus-genuine-willeys-cj3b-jeep/7639279019.html
“Fully restored. 1954 Willys Jeep. This Jeep was from Arizona so it is a survivor. With the exception of the tailgate and a few pieces in the drivers footwell, its original metal. In total there’s less than a 1/4 cup of filler and that is in the hood covering an existing weld done years ago. The body was completely stripped, sand blasted and coated with high build epoxy primer so that we could examine for rusty areas. Then coated with 3 coats of Luzon red base and 3 clearcoats. the interior is coated in color matched bed liner, as were the wheel wells. See photos of the d/s floor replacement and top hat stiffeners. The original 15” wheels were blasted and powder coated and fitted with period all terrain tires of the correct proportions.
The transmission including transfer case were rebuilt with new bearings and several “out of spec’n” shafts. A new Saturn overdrive was installed so that you can get down the road at approaching respectable speeds. Most people that pass, just give an energetic thumbs up. (we did see 60mph one time) but typically you’re rushing around at 50-55mph.
The head was removed, and valves recut. The cylinders were still within tolerance, and she exhibits no smoking and uses no oil. The pressures were all within 10% of each other. The drive train has all new CV joints, transmission brake parts and axle seals. The brake master cylinder is new as are the front slave cylinders. The backs had been replaced the year we bought her!
The color is Luzon red, a beautiful deep red that was a Willys color for the 1952 jeeps. The colors for ’54 were slightly better than boring. Just about the first thing people comment about is the color. She has a 2″dia roll bar behind the seats and is fitted with a Bestop top that is easily removed or installed for late fall or spring driving. We keep the top on but doors off and sides rolled up for sun protection.
It’s a fun Jeep, don’t expect to cover hundreds of miles of freeway driving. These post war Jeeps were almost farmers tractors. But with the huge radiator and fan, she will happily rock hop all day.
We literally have thousands of dollars of invoices for the new parts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Several folks forwarded this one. Interesting that this has a top with side windows. It just further demonstrates that the CJ-5 and DJ-3A versions of this top were interchangeable.
“1959 Willys DJ-3a jeep and a 1950 jeep for sale. The dj3a will run but the fuel tank is out of it right now but you can hear it run. 1950 cj3a is a complete jeep minis the motor and windshield. Also have lots of extra parts to go with them. No title sold with bos. Located in Griffin ga”
Nice looking truck. I would be surprised if this was a 4-speed?
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/reno-1949-jeep-willys-manual/7640139990.html
“I’ve for sale my 1949 JEEP WILLY’S TRUCK for sale. It was restored and runs and drives great.
Everything works as it should and everything is OEM.
The engine displacement was 134.2 cu in (2,199 cc) with a 3.125 in (79.4 mm) bore and 4.375 in (111.1 mm) stroke, a very undersquare design.
4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
4X4 WORKS GOOD
HEATER yeah it does have heater
Head lights
Manual windows
All gauges works
Starts right up
Always garaged
Owners manual
Clean Title in hand
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This has a variety of updates, including dual tanks. No description provided.
https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/d/terrebonne-1951-willys-jeep/7637810935.html
Seems there’s value in this stock 2A. It includes a Koenig(?) half cab and a bed extender.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/837017479769475/permalink/2565994113538461/
“1947 Willy’s jeep! It has the original drivetrain in it. Flathead 4 cylinder with a manual transmission and t-case. It ran great until it spun a main bearing last spring so it doesn’t run now and I don’t have the time to get it there at the moment. I don’t need to sell it but would rather have someone fix it then it just sit. It comes with an extra hood, grill, bed extension, half cab, transfer case, one spare wheel, and some other parts like a front bumper.
I’m asking $3,000 and have a clean clear title in hand.”
Has some mods, including redone floors.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2016746438665096/
“1953 3B Jeep Willy’s V6 Buick motor. Clean title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
This looks like a solid build.
“1949 Willys Delivery, sitting on a 1998 s-10 frame
350 engine/ turbo 350 transmission, New Power Steering, Disc Brakes, Power Brakes, tilt steering column, Lokar Shifter and emergency brake handle and brake lines. New wiring and gas tank. New glass, interior. and a whole lot more, to much to list
might be willing to trade for a toyota full size 4×4 automatic truck”
The body looks relatively untouched. There seems to be some value here. Price includes the trailer.
https://reno.craigslist.org/pts/d/reno-1946-ford-military-jeep-flat/7639642163.html
“46 military jeep project complete Buick V6 ,automatic transmission with overdrive, transfer case , Archer Brothers tub many extra pieces 3 grills, 2 sets of fenders one set new, three hoods, one New, one fiberglass, 1 solid windshield 1 New two piece windshield ,New tailgate, New fuel cell
includes trailer $2500 firm takes all possible trade”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7200.
(08/15/2022) It appears fairly stock. Some better pics would be great.
https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/d/prague-willys-cj2a/7633781488.html
“Drive it away! Oklahoma Tagged. Clean Title. Street Legal.
1946 Willys CJ2A jeep. 1-1/8 intermediate shaft. 12 volt alternator, steering modifications, Warn Overdrive, Warn Hubs. 11″ Front Drums otherwise stock.. engine starts well.. transmission shifts well. 3 sp T90 and Spicer 18 Transfer case. Go Devil 134 cid engine.
Runs well.
Cash only. No trades.”
