Bill shared Daniel Strohl’s last article for Hemmings, which is less an article and more of a wish list of articles he had hoped to write, but, for various reasons, couldn’t. One of those article was the FC-150 Commuter Van, but he never uncovered it. You can read his “Untold Auto Stories” below:
1967 Jeepster Commando Cayuta, NY **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $22,500.
Stan is selling his recently restored Jeepster Commando. He did a great job! You can learn more about his work here: http://earlycj5.com/xf_cj5/index.php?threads/115096/
1955 CJ-3B Redding, CA $12,000
Looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/269680085770649
“1953 Willys Jeep CJ3B Good Condition, Runs and Drives. Original engine, changes under the hood are the following: air filter, oil filter, 12 volt, electric fuel pump. Pretty much all original condition. Rare CJ3B”
1963 CJ-5 Bruceville, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7700.
“1963 CJ5, clear title, runs and shifts great, brakes were fine until I pulled it out for photos, pedal goes to floor now. Also, a non-title 1959 CJ5, body and engine very rough, non running, parts only. Selling as a “pair” for $7700.”
1963 M-170 Pewamo, MI $7500
Jerry shared this M-170. Not completely original, but looks like a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/969881127534192
“1963 Jeep M170 CJ6 Ambulance, Military Jeep Runs and Drives Good, Used for Parades 225 Dauntless Engine Manual Trans. New Brakes New Tires New Seats.”
1959 Truck Phoenix, AZ $12,995
Joe-in-Mesa shared this good looking truck.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1334128433842452
“1959 JEEP….WILLIES TRUCK 4X4, …STARTS,RUNS, AND DRIVES GREAT! CALL DENNIS [hidden information] !!! THIS TRUCK DOES HAVE A RESTORED TITLE”
1946 VEC CJ-2A Salem, MO $2000
Grant forwarded this ad for a VEC 2A. Unclear how much value is here4. I’ve never heard these referred to as “General’s Jeeps”.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/270085299089548/
“It is AVAILABLE, don’t waste our time. This is located in MISSOURI’s Salem. Please note this is a column shift Jeep ( sometimes referred to as a General’s Jeep ). I have 2 original motors ( out of Jeep ), you can take your pick. I have a good title for it. Will not sell parts. Might trade in on a side by side, no other trades.”
1946 CJ-2A Milpitas, CA $4000
Might be worth a look given the price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/255511140676188
“Selling CJ-2a Willys. *Has a California title* Jeep runs and drives, but will need carb work to run smoothly. Brake master cylinder and brake cylinders have been replaced. New fuel pump was installed as well. Original motor- starts and runs well. Has high and low gears along with original three speed transmission. All gears work well. Has original foot starter. Extra fuel pump – new brake kit – new wiring harness – extra carb – misc parts as well. Comes with an extra hood also. Fenders are fiber glass.”
M-100 Trailer Hudson, MA $300
1950 4-Door Jeepster Florissant, CO No Price
Blaine spotted this unusual 4-door Jeepster on an F-350 chassis.
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/bar/d/florissant-classic-truck-collection-for/7634024310.html
“1950 Willie’s jeep. Set on a 2000 f350 frame with the 7.3 diesel motor and 6 speed manual transmission. Runs.”
Video: Salvage Workshop Saves Five Jeeps and Parts
Barry shared this cool video showing a Salvage Workshops great find: five jeeps and parts.
Feel Good: A Group of Students Rebuild Jeep
Bill shared this nice story about a group of students who rebuilt a family’s jeep after the owner died.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/08/06/jeep-mechanic-coronoa-students-porter/
Roberto Flores’ Newest Sketches
“Phantom Automobiles” Postcard
Chris was wondering if anyone knows more about why this postcard describes these vehicles as “Phantoms”, especially when the look more like Ford GPs than Bantam prototypes?
CJ-5 Dealer Letter
Toby purchased a 1966 CJ-5 from an original owner and found this letter inside the owners manual. Note the last paragraph (no coverage for squeak and rattles, lol).
10 Unreliable Post 2000 Jeeps
Bill shared this article about some modern-day jeeps you might not want to purchase. I really can’t say how accurate most of this article is, as I’ve never owned or driven any of these.
1953 CJ-3B Eagle, CO $7500
This appears worth a look.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/eagle-1953-jeep-cj-3b/7651731650.html
“Selling my 53 Willys. I just don’t use it enough. This is a 53 body, on a 58 frame. It has a Dauntless V6 out of a 67CJ. Lots of upgrades;
11 inch brakes with dual reservoir master cylinder, updated steering with a saginaw steering box, new tie rods, etc. All new springs and shocks. Engine was rebuilt 5 years ago and has maybe 1500 miles on it. Rebuilt transmission(T14) , transfer case ,and overdrive. Tires are excellent. Lots of spare parts included.
5:38 rear end so this is not a highway jeep”
1952 M-38 Bennett, CO $7200
This has a variety of updates.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/watkins-1952-willys-jeep-m38-v6/7650404853.html
“This Willys M38 is in excellent condition except for the top.
There is a Clean, Clear Colorado Title.
It is modified to a low miles Buick V6 called the 231 Even Fire.
The clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing are all new as well as the Brass Pilot Bushing in the back of the crankshaft.
It is a running, driving vehicle that needs a few little touch ups but overall it is a very good running machine.
The four shifters are as follows:
Three Speed with Reverse, Overdrive, 4X4 and the short one puts the entire unit in neutral.
You can shift into Overdrive in Every Gear.
All four tires are brand new, the brakes work excellent and the built on Winch is in perfect condition.
It is very fun to drive and it starts every time I have ever needed it.”
1953 CJ-3B Hermiston, OR $6500
Body looks in decent shape. It might be worth a look.
https://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/d/stanfield-1953-willys-cj3/7642955360.html
“1953 Willys CJ3B 4×4 in great shape for its age. Motor has been rebuilt and runs great. Weber carb. Brakes in good working order. Have original rollbar. Tire rack and fuel rack for the back”
1949? CJ-2A Powell Butte, OR $8000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000
(11/01/2022) This has an early 2A grille, so maybe not a late model 2A or a 3A with a 2A grille? It does have updates.
https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/d/powell-butte-1949-willys-cj-2a/7650254952.html
“1949 Willys CJ-2A, cranks but does not start, ran 15 years ago when put in the garage, been garaged most of its life. CJ-3a Windshield, but have the 2A windshield also. Has power steering and newer axles, original engine and transmission and plenty of upgrades. Moving soon and can’t take it along, been in the family over 20 years. No text, please call or email. $8000.00 or best offer.”
1950 CJ-2A Hamilton, MT **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
(05/23/2023) Listed as a 1947, It’s a 1950 CJ-3A.
“1947 jeep CJ3A. I was told it ran when I bought it but I have haven’t spent the time to get it running. It’s rare to have a Jeep this old with the original paint, etc… What attracted me to this Jeep was the original paint and patina. I had lofty aspirations of restoring it, but it has just sat in my shop for years. It was used in the back country for years as a hunting rig by the original owner and I was told it has packed out a lot of elk. I do have a roll bar for it, work manuals, and a few extra parts. This would make a really good project for someone who loves Jeeps. And it would be an absolute blast to drive around town, or take it into the back country. It is an original Darby, Montana Jeep. And was used extensively off road in the back country for elk hunting expeditions by two friends. $3900 obo. “
1944 MB Stevensville, MT $950
This is pretty rough.
https://missoula.craigslist.org/pts/d/florence-willys-jeep-1944-mb/7647504104.html
“1944 Willys MB military jeep. Not running it’s been sitting since 1979. It has a Studebaker flathead 6cyl in it from a early vintage engine swap. All other running gear is stock. The body is in okay shape for it’s age, the floor boards are pretty good but the two rear tool box bottoms are rusted out. The engine may be good, it does turn over by hand and by jumping the starter. The parts that I know are missing are the Radiator, window glass, headlights, taillights, rear driveshaft and seats. That’s all I know about this jeep, I have never heard it run or worked on it. Bought it last year and decided on another project that has more leg room. My loss your gain. It has no title I will give you a notarized bill of sale. Asking $950. Firm.”
M-38A1 and CJ-5 Mesa, ID $3500
Unclear how much value is here, but the CJ-5 has a ventilating windshield.
https://boise.craigslist.org/pts/d/mesa-willys-jeep-project/7642344523.html
“Great jeep project. One has L head engine, one has SBC. There are two complete bodies. One has a title. Too many parts to list. Need to sell as a package deal.”
1951 CJ-3A Joseph, OR $10,000
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/08/2022) Has hardtop that needs glass.
https://eastoregon.craigslist.org/cto/d/joseph-1951-willy-jeep/7645716940.html
“Run/drives good, strong engine, good tires, newer upholstery, seat belts for 4, removable hard top needs glass (has seals) good paint, original drop down windshield: body has some rust 4×4 good working”
1950 CJ-3A Cortez, CO $11,000
This has a variety of updates. Sounds like a solid jeep.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/d/cortez-jeep-1950-willys-cj3a-6/7642311131.html
“1995 Chevy Vortec 4.3L V-6 CPI complete computer and OBD-ll port
Good body, rust free, new seats, driver seat set back 5 inches
T90 3 speed
Warn Overdrive
New stock suspension
Saginaw steering conversion
Four wheel 11″ brake conversion
On board air w/3 gal. tank
Heater and electric windshield wiper
New 15 inch tires and new spare
New hood with Willys logo
Roll Bar”