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1953 M-38A1 Fresno, CA $11,500

March 23, 2022 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: , .
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Mike spotted this classic Fresno-modded jeep. The Muller top, the side doors, the upgraded engine, and more are common among jeeps with Fresno mods.

https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/fresno-1953-m38a1-willys-jeep/7457895956.html

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“’53 Willys M38-A1 Military Gunner Jeep. This model has the highly desired heavy duty turret frame because they were often used with a tripod mounted 50 caliber machine gun.
This Jeep now sports a ’69 Chevy 327 V-8 engine w/overdrive, 4-stick shifts (4-speed, 2wd-4wd, Hi-Lo, Overdrive), power steering, power brakes, Warn Locking hubs all around so you can tow it free-wheeling. Two Heaters. An extra external radiator fan. Two gas tanks. All new wiring harness. New Brake Lights, seat belts, modern fuse box built into custom glove box.
Also includes soft side windows & doors, roll bars, tow bar, trailer hitch.
Front winch & wipers are not hooked up.”

 
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1943 GPW Milpitas, CA **SOLD**

March 22, 2022 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) • TAGS: , .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

This has some old school updates. Some, like the tail lights, doors, and fender flares, are similar to some of the Fresno jeep mods.

“I have a 1943 Ford GPW for sale. It has the original gpw chassis and tub but the grill and hood are from a cj3a. The seats are from a Chevrolet car and sit on custom fabricated frames. The gas tank has been moved to the back to sit under the tub. It comes with a Chevy 152 engine which has 90hp and 152 lb ft of torque. Nice little 4 cyclinder engine, starts up first crank and runs smooth. The transmission is a T90 and needs to be rebuilt. Right now the third gear synchro is broken and second gear grinds. It come with a really nice roll cage, set of doors that lock, and a rear seat. The price is $6500 OBO. I paid $7500 for it, and was hoping to throw a new tranny in her and have some fun. But I’ve been busy and just don’t have time to work on it.”

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1948 CJ-2A Fort Mohave, AZ **SOLD**

September 25, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual • TAGS: , , , .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** … This one finally found a good home.

(08/17/2017) This has a variety of upgrades.  The grille reminds me of a Nuffield.

“One of a kind
1948 Willys Jeep 4 wheel drive ( 81 ” wheel base )
I’ve owned this Jeep for over 40 years
All steel body (no rust or damage)
Complete frame including spring hangers etc. are boxed in
Hi performance 350 cu.in. fresh small block Chevy / chrome custom headers
Turbo 400 trans, electric lock up tork converter, custom made dash and hood
Halibrand quick-change rear end (extra gear sets)
Custom body work-exhaust exits out rear of body,
Flaring on wheel wells / license plate recessed
Enlarged windshield / frenched head lights /custom grill
Stainless fuel tank
Custom Fresno top / side panels included
Tilt steering wheel / power steering
Disk brakes all around
Double chain driven transfer case
Chrome traction bars
Roll cage
Bucket seats
Street legal, titled and registered
Has never been outside my shop over night, always indoors”

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1945 MB Central Point, OR $8000

January 3, 2021 • CATEGORIES: MB • TAGS: , .
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UPDATE: Still Available.

(10/29/2020) Lots of mods, including the cali windshield mod and reversed and lengthened front springs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3075544135887896/

“225 v6 auto trans, power steering, electronic ignition, tilt steering wheel.runs great comes with soft top doors runs great also I’m posting the for my father”

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1961 CJ-5 Fresno, CA $6500

October 9, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 • TAGS: , , .
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UPDATE: Still Available.

(08/01/2020) Looks like a good price for a Fresno-modified CJ-5 with a Muller top.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/274518483875493/

“WILLYS CJ5 61 CUSTOMIZED IN 65 283V8 3SPEED OVERDRIVE ENGINE FRESH REBUILT NEW BRAKES DANA 44 REAREND CUSTOM FUEL TANKS MUELLER TOP INSIDE CLEAN TIRES GOOD RADIO WORKS WILL CONSIDER PART TRADE”

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1943/65 Flattie Rio Rancho, NM $13,000

May 22, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: , , , , .
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $13,000. 

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/rio-rancho-willys-jeep/6828048488.html

(04/18/2018) Chad spotted another California modified Flattie. It’s nearly identify to three other jeeps (same body updates, same dash, same custom windshield, same Muller custom top, etc). The differences are slightly, such as this one has a black rear bumper rather than a chrome one like the others.

  1. For example, Here’s one that was also listed as a 1965. They have different valve covers and different rear bumpers, but pretty much everything else looks the same: http://www.ewillys.com/2015/06/10/1965-custom-flattie-las-vegas-nv-ebay/#more-113889
  2. Here’s another (this has a 302 and chrome bumper): http://www.ewillys.com/2014/08/25/1948-cj-2a-kerman-ca-6950/
  3. And another (black seats): http://www.ewillys.com/2012/03/13/1948-cj-2a-clovis-ca-ebay/
  4. This has more differences than the others, but similar look: http://www.ewillys.com/2017/08/17/1948-cj-2a-fort-mohave-az-16500/ 

Here’s the ad …

“I’m selling my willys jeep. I hate to see it go but i don’t use it at all. Its in perfect shape. So many upgrades to the small block 305 v8. I don’t need to get rid of it so no low ballers. I am open to some trades and reasonable offers. I dont need help selling it and cash only. No scammers or tire kickers.”

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1948 CJ-2A Fresno, CA $1800

December 2, 2018 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , , , .
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UPDATE: Still Available.

(09/15/2018) This looks like a neat project. I’d love to get my hands on the doors and the customized windshield. And, it also has the first Muller half-top I’ve seen. Cool! I’ll be this has been sitting for years.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/188625431823502

“1948 Willy’s CJ2A rebuild project. Chevy 283 goes with it, T-90 transmission and transfer case needs to be gone through, Chevy power steering box installed, have all the body parts”

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1951 CJ-3A Chico, CA **SOLD**

July 2, 2017 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: .
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UPDATE **SOLD** Was $3750.

“I have a 1951 Willys Jeep and I am looking to trade for a pre smog muscle car or truck. The jeep is in pretty good condition besides interior and a couple spots on the body. The jeep is running and driving it has a Chevrolet GM Goodwrench crate 350 runs great! Starts right up. 3 speed with overdrive. Brakes need to be worked on. Trade for pre smog V8 muscle car or truck”

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1947 CJ-2A Merlin, OR $11,500

April 8, 2017 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , , , .
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UPDATE: Still Available.

(03/16/2017) Looks good. Has a variety of updates.

“Buick V6 225, Power steering, Lockers Front and Rear, Hydraulic winch, Tow Bar, Bikini Top, and Full Top.  Chevy Transmission four speed and transfer case. Tilt Wheel, custom dash, two fuel tanks. New tires and wheels. Box of Parts and rear seat. Electric Wipers.”

https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/6075442558.html

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1942 GPW Fresno, CA $25,000 obo

November 24, 2016 • CATEGORIES: News • TAGS: , , , .
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UPDATE: Still Available.

(11/07/2016) Has a Muller Top and other custom updates.

http://fresno.craigslist.org/wan/5863460545.html

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1942-gpw-cali-modded-fresno-ca9“1942 Ford Jeep
• 34,806 miles
• Clean Title In hand
• 74 Year Old Military Jeep
• No DMV FEES

• Original Body
• All Chevy Products
• Top is Cooper Custom Made
• Top Can Be Removed
• Panels Can Be Removed
• Custom Made Doors
• Windshield Folds Down
• No Row Bar
• Bucket Seats From 1960 Mustang
• Custom Made Backseat
• Carpeted

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1946 CJ-2A Gardnerville, NV $6500

November 5, 2016 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , .
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Has the “Fresno” expanded windshield.

“1946 Willies Jeep 283 with a rebuilt Chevy engine. Power steering 85% restored, need linkage hooked up. Automatic transmission. Please call for more information, no text messages please.”

http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/5857184600.html

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1961 CJ-5 Fresno, CA $2995

June 26, 2016 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 • TAGS: , , .
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UPDATE: The price has been bouncing around a bit. This is the lowest I’ve seen.

This has the muller hardtop and a few other California-esque mods, such as the rear bumper (note it looks similar to the rear bumper in the muller ad). Despite sitting, this might be worth a look. It’s probably a well-built jeep.

“1 owner
283 chevy v-8 80,000 miles
Runs/on non op
new starter
new battery
new alternator
power steering
overdrive
new tires
muller top
rear seat
towbar
soft doors and sides”

http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/5652861097.html

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1942 GPW Carroll County, MD $8500

October 22, 2015 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) • TAGS: , , .
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $8500

(10/26/2014) I wonder if this came from California. It’s got the unusual windshield mod done in Fresno.

“Restored 1942 ford GPW rock crawler
231 oddfire v6 with HEI
t98 granny low 4 speed manual
Spicer 18 t case (new)
New clutch
Dana 25 front axle
Dana 44 rear axle with locker
Power steering
Gunmetal grey
20 gallon stainless gas tank
Aluminum alloys with 33″ tires
Clear title
Original VIN plate
No rust!!!”

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/5268451504.html

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1949 CJ-3A Sonora, CA **SOLD**

September 26, 2015 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.

This has one of those unique California modified windshields.

“1949 jeep willys buick v6 with rebuilt carb t-90 3 speed transmission rebuilt, dana 18 twinstick transfercase rebuilt, warn overdrive gone through everything has just been rebuilt no more then a few miles on it ,lifted on 33 in mud tires , warn front locking hubs, front tow bar , winch has no remote , tilt steering, needs exhaust put on its and brakes need to be bleed but they still work”

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1951 CJ-3A Fresno, CA **SOLD**

June 15, 2015 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price listed.

This has the California windshield mod.

“I have jeep 1951 for sale runs really strong 350 motor and 3 gears only tags dated”

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Directions for Muller Custom Top

June 12, 2015 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features, How To, Magazine • TAGS: , , , .
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UPDATE: Hard to believe it has been almost three years since I published this post!

I discovered these directions for the Muller Custom Top in the August 1965 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine that we’ve seen on nicely modified Fresno area Jeeps.  I’m considering building one of these for Biscuit and selling my Kayline.

Page 40 (last page of article) below:1965-08-fourwheeler-muller-top-pg40

 
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1965 Custom Flattie Fresno, CA **SOLD**

June 10, 2015 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A • TAGS: , , , , , .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,5000. It has a Muller Top

“THIS IS A 1965 WILLYS THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH A 1969 WINDSOR 302 MOTOR WITH HEADERS AND A C4 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE BODY IS AN AFTERMARKET ONE PIECE ALLUMINUM BODY MOUNTED ON A 1965 JEEP CHASSIS. (REGISTERED AS 1965 JEEP). TOTAL FRAME OFF RESTORATION FROM THE GROUND UP. WAY TO MUCH TO LIST, ONE YOU MUST SEE AND DRIVE.”

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Rancho Cordova Flat Fender Builder

December 31, 2014 • CATEGORIES: News • TAGS: , .
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In 2010, Chris commented that a retired Ford Mechanic in Rancho Cordova, CA, built about 40 flatfenders.  I believe he’s responsible for a variety of jeeps I call the “California Modded” jeeps.  They often have an expanded windshield, implement a Muller Top, and have a lip added on the rear wheel wells.

Does anyone know the name of this mechanic or have any other information about him?

Here was Chris’ comment from this post:

There was a retired Ford mechanic in Rancho Cordova, Ca. that was building flatfenders for a while as a hobby. Back in the early 90′s he had built closed to 40. When he picked up a willys that didn’t have a a good windshield,the large windshield is what he put on. He has since passed away.

 
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1948 CJ-2A Clovis, CA **SOLD**

August 25, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , , , , .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.  The seller says this jeep has a Cooper top, but it looks just like a Muller Top to me.  Maybe they are one-in-the-same?

““Ole Yeller” is up for sale or trade. Sporty, fun and dependable head turner. Comes complete with all snap on soft sides and windows and has original Black plates. It has a 48 Willys body, 69 Ford Windsor 302 motor with J-series cast iron heads, Keith Black pistons, Edelbrock cam, intake and timing chain, FMC carb, 69 C4 3 speed auto trans with stage 2 shift kit and B&M 2000 stall converter, Dana 25 front axle, Dana 44 rear axle with 427 gears, Spicer model 30 transfer case, SoCal gauges, Tilt steering wheel, electric parking brake, new hi performance battery, CD player, ceramic coated headers, like new tires. Only 6000 miles on it since build. Paint is not perfect and the Cooper top has a small repair patch in it, other than that it’s a fantastic little Jeep. I want $12,500.00 or trade for a custom vehicle of equal value. Please no texting or low ballers. Read the list of components and add them up, this is a good deal.”

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1949 CJ-3A Lodi, CA **SOLD**

June 16, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000

(06/19/2014) This might be a good price. It’s got some of the Fresno area mods (doors and the windshield). PIcs could be old or the camera’s date mixed up.

“1949 Willy’s Jeep with new 33″ tires. Chrystler V6 engine, tow bar and winch. $4000 or best offer.”

 

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1947 CJ-2A Superior, MT $4000

May 17, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , .
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Looks like this has a ‘California Modded’ windshield.

“Good running Jeep, needs upholster work on seats, has full soft cab to go with”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4472963659.html

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1942 GPW Clovis, CA $6500

March 20, 2014 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) • TAGS: , , , .
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.

(02/23/2014) This has a windshield mod as well as some updates.

“1942 Jeep/Ford GPW military jeep. Looks and runs great. Very reliable for a vehicle 70+ years old. Has a Buick 231 odd-fire V6, T-98 Granny low 4 speed transmission, new rebuilt transfer case, new clutch, Dana 44 rear end with locker. Trail proven and turns heads anywhere you drive. Call or text Brad at 593-9017. Please don’t waste my time with low ball offers.”

http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/4345645399.html

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1946 CJ-2A Fresno, CA **SOLD**

September 10, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000

Well-built jeep with a negotiable price.

“I am selling my 1946 Jeep Willy’s at this time. This vehicle is in pristine condition and it is impossible to find another vehicle in such good condition. This vehicle has the following upgrades + more professionally installed:

Steering System
Disc Brakes
Rhino Lined Interior
Battery
Front Axel
Alternator
CB
Radio
Radiator
V8 Engine 327 Small Block
Wiring
Fuse Panel
Seats
Roll Cage

This vehicle has additional upgrades and the price is HIGHLY NEGOTIABLE AT THIS TIME. If you have a vehicle for trade or an interest in this vehicle please respond directly to this add and I will e-mail or call you back. I am in Fresno and happy to meet anyone at any time to show the Jeep.”

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1951 M-38 Flagstaff, AZ **Status Unknown**

February 19, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , , .
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UPDATE:  Was $7600. **Status Unknown**

(08/28/2012) This has the expanded windshield mod.  There looks like some nice cage work done, too.  I’ll bet this was a Fresno area jeep at one point.

“This is an amazing machine
Runs and drives great
4×4 high and low
Warn M6000 winch
4.3L Chevy V6 completely rebuilt
SM420 transmission
538 gears front and rear axles.
Full roll cage
Vinyl top
Custom built windshield and frame ( made it larger )
This jeep is ready for anything you throw at it
Body is straight with NO body filler
NO RUST
No expense spared in rebuilding this Jeep”

 
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1953 CJ-3A Fresno, CA **SOLD**

February 3, 2013 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: , , .
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UPDATE: **SOLD** 

(06/05/2012) Here’s another of the nice flat fenders with the unusual top and expanded windshield.  Looks very nice.  I’d like some better pics to compare with the others, like this one and this one.

“***IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CALL. I WILL ONLY NEGOTIATE VIA PHONE CALL. NO TEXT OR EMAIL***

Rare 1953 Willy is a spectacular addition to any Jeep enthusiast
• Custom Top
• Custom Paint w/ Ghost Flames
• New Tires & Wheels
• V6 Chevy Motor
• Rebuilt Front End
• New Front & Rear Gears & Bearings
• New Rear Axles
• New Rear Springs
• New 14″ Brakes
• New Radiator
• Lots of Chrome & Stainless
• Studebaker Electric Over Drive”