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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Has the early windshield.
“Non running 1946 Willy’s Jeep, needs to be trailered but motor will turn over. Lots of original parts, 3 speed manual trans, decent condition overall. Call for more details”
A mix of parts.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/1943-willys-jeep/6572416474.html
“1943 Jeep Willys
Runs and drives 4×4 manual
Has an engine out of a 1953 model
Good breaks just did thermostat and housing.
Could use a good tune up
This is a project vehicle not a show Jeep”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
I’m wondering if this was a DJ-3A body. The “side stripes” are right at the location where the large opening bodies had their slant. Factory T-86? Lacks an engine.
“Solid rust free body and frame. No engine, but it does have the original factory T-86 3-speed transmission and transfer case. This was running a small block Chevy until it was removed earlier this year for another project. Included with the sale is a set of sbc headers and the motor mount plate so that a sbc could be dropped in and bolted right up. This Jeep was a runner up until this year, so it won’t take much other than a motor to have this up and driving. I have the title in hand and it’s clean, clear and in my name.”
Runs.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-cj2a/6572301330.html
“This is a stock CJ, 4 cyl flathead, 3 speed transmission, 4×4, It starts, runs and drives and stops it has the factory manual hubs, the four wheel drive works as it should. I have only used it on my property and do not drive it on the street. it is not licensed or titled.
I’m asking $1750 and will consider offers.
Please call only between 8am & 7pm
I do Not text so phone calls only.”
UPDATE: I finally got the Tractor flywheel to release. The key was sheered. Got a key, reassembled, and Mom is mowing the lawn!
We made a quick run up to Seattle yesterday to fix my parents lawn mower and mow the lawn with our mower. To work on the mower, I needed to pull it out of the barn and get it to the garage. My options for moving the John Deere L110 were limited. After considering my options, I decided to enlist Patterson to pull the mower.
It turned out that the mower wasn’t easy to pull up hill, especially when my mother had her foot on the brake. I suggested she jump off the mower. Once she did that, it was much easier to pull, though without low range and only 2WD, it was still a bit of a challenge. Still Patterson persevered. Eventually, we got it in the garage. … who said a DJ-3A isn’t a real jeep?!!??
The mower is proving to be a challenge. It looks like the key has sheered between the flywheel and the crankshaft, keeping the flywheel from releasing off the shaft . I have a good puller and it is still be stubborn.
Anyway, that kept me busy last night, so just a couple updates today.
A reader was wondering if anyone knew what model of Ramsey winch this was? Most of my books are back in Pasco and the internet wasn’t too helpful. Anyone know?
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Tim spotted this one. Looks promising.
“A 1961 Jeep CJ5 with Warn Overdrive. This jeep has 68,000 original miles. With the exception of the tires and new suspension, the Jeep is all original as factory shipped. It is in very good condition, very reliable, and very gently used. Vehicle was acquired 20 years ago from a PA estate sale.
The original body has been patched. The frame is solid. The body under carriage has surface rust, and was patched, as to be expected for a 57 year old vehicle, but is very solid for its age. The body was repainted to match the original color (sky blue). The paint is in good condition, but certainly not show quality.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
“1945 Willys MB runs, yard drives throughout all gears, frame looks pretty decent.
Motor looks original smokes”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
Mike shared this project. Is that chalk on the body?
“I bought this truck last summer hoping to make it my project truck but living in the city and not having a shop I bit off much more than I can chew. Now looking to sell it and get some of my money back on it. I think it would make an awesome restore project but someone that has the time and expertise. The guy I bought it from told me that the motor would turn over and it’s not locked up. I haven’t personally crank it though. It did have oil in it. I started to break down some of the parts planning to sand them and clean them up a bit but I still have everything you see in the pictures except the seats. They were pretty far gone.
Make me an offer.”
Using the Heath Hitch, a person could attach several different attachments. This brochure came from a late 1940s Willys-Overland Equipment Book.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/20/2017) Looks good. Has rear PTO & Drum pulley.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-cj2a-jeep-4×4/6566249118.html
“For Sale 1946 Willys CJ2A MUST SELL!!!!!!
Early post war production with column shift and Rear Drum PTO. 1000 miles on motor rebuild and 4wd is completely operational. Great on road and off road vehicle. Much cheaper alternative then buying an expensive polaris. Great for a lake community. New seats and correct wheel and body color for production time. Many spare parts included. $11,500 OBO MUST SELL!!!!”
Not sure about the price, but I do like the vintage lettering.
https://reading.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-jeep-willys-4×2-panel/6569807165.html
“This is one great piece of History. Has half of century old lettering on the body. This is something that is an Amazingly rare find. After being stored away for 40 years. Our mechanic had the engine running on April 22nd.”
This is near the coast, about as far southwest in Washington state as a person can get. This is listed as a 1942.
“fiberglass body, orignal engine, runs.”
Travis spotted this rare Hurst Jeepster Commando model. However, it looks like this one has added gauges in the middle of the dash. (This video shows a stock dash, though the Hurst Badge on the hood appears incorrect). Here are some black and white photos of a HJC.
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/jeep/jeepster/2095933.html?refer=news
“1971 Jeep jeepster hurst wagon. #99 out of 103 produced. This vehicle was built on the last-run of Hurst Jeepsters. Rebuilt V6 225 engine, new timing chain, distributor, water pump, gas tank and sender, new tires and brakes, hoses with correct dauntless engine decals. Has rare special sales order plate. New interior, headliner, seat covers and paint. Recent paint and chrome, stripes and freshly painted engine compartment, undercoated body. NOS owner’s and repair manual. 74,125 original miles.”
Might be a good price.
https://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/d/willy-jeep/6567952621.html
“New soft top
New carburetor
New fuel pump
Replace head gasket
Runs really good!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $34,995.
TJ shared this unusual Wrangler. In terms of a DJ-3A Surrey throwback attempt, it doesn’t quite work for me.
/dealer/jeep/unspecified/2038992.html?refer=news#&gid=1&pid=6
” This 2004 Jeep Wrangler Surrey very nice customization has brought this Jeep to look as though it came straight from the ’60s, displaying many of the signature themes seen on the original Surreys. The base for this re-creation is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler that is equipped with the much loved inline six-cylinder engine, an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. The exterior has been finished in a light shade of blue with matching wheels and whitewall tires. The interior is finished with blue and white striped upholstery, blue door panels, blue dashboard; and a blue and white steering wheel. The Jeep is tailored with a rollbar, removable side curtains, a striped fringed top and a rear-mounted spare tire with a striped cover.
Along with the many aesthetic customizations, this Jeep has power steering, power brakes, air conditioning and an AM/FM radio. The re-creation completed here has been executed very well and complements the original Surrey Jeep design. This Jeep, with its modern drivetrain, presents itself as a perfect candidate for being used at a resort or used for a weekend adventure. Henry Kaiser bought Willis-Overland in 1953, and then went to live at a hotel that he owned in Hawaii. As a part of the hotel, he owned a car rental business that offered Surrey Jeeps as a cheap runabout vehicle that were used around the resorts. In 1959, a Gala edition, with striped upholstery and fringed top, was added to the export line; intended for resort areas like Hawaii, the Caribbean and Mexico. Later that year it was marketed domestically as the Surrey.”
Missing some body, a good chuck of the passenger side rear.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys/6570477246.html
“Runs well but body it shot. Frame is good. I plowed my driveway this winter with it. 16621 miles. I have Transferable registration.”
It’s got some rough edges.
https://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/d/1945-willys/6564759194.html
“1945 Willy MB.
Starts up no problem. Clean Title in hand.”
I doubt any of these is an “easy” restoration project.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/bar/d/willys-3-delivery-van-2-trucks/6566253153.html
“Got a delivery Willy’s, and 2 willy’s trucks!
The delivery as you will see is so perfectly straight not 1 window
Cracked ready for easy restore”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
“2nd owner. Runs good. Drives good. It’s the L head 134. Father in law bought 2 years ago from the original owner. Been is storage/garage the whole time. Used in the Fair. Hobbies are changing and needs a new home. Located in Heber. Thanks for looking. Lots of original documention. I have video of it running if you’d like to see or hear. 562 miles showing. Not sure of actual mileage”
Rough.
https://plattsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1947-willys-cj2a/6568423216.html
“1947 Willys CJ2a, what you see is what you get, except tow bar, has good bones, mostly complete, frame is solid, engine is free, transmission is stuck for some reason, Could use a another body. Lots of good parts. Bill of sale only.”
UPDATE: Rick reports he has seen this listed at $3500 elsewhere.
Seller’s description” “Willy cj2b”.
https://binghamton.craigslist.org/atq/d/53-willy/6567956224.html
Has some later model hubcaps that might have been from a pink DJ-3A Surrey.
https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeepster/6570400419.html
“No documents – selling as is. $1200 or best offer, but go this weekend. Unsure of year, assuming 1948-1954.”
The jeep is more disassembled than the photo below indicates, but it does give a good sense of the parts that come with it.
https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d/1943-willys-jeep/6568344074.html
“Completely dismantled down to frame ready for restoration or to use as parts. 98% complete but body is in poor shape.”
UPDATE II: **Status Unknown** Was $7500.
UPDATE I (04/08/2018) I did some research on the miner hood ornament. You can see a result of that research on this post.
This has the hard-to-find miner hood ornament. Bill shared this ad.
“1949 Willys M-38
Motor 225 CI Buick V-6
4 Barrel Holley Carb
1 piece windshield with center vent
Transmission T-90
Transfer case Dana 18
Front Axle Dana 25
Rear Axle Dana 44”
