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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
This looks good. It appears to have an axle upgrade of some type.
“Runs excellent. Call for details.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18000
The engine looks nice.
“1948 willys panel, big block chevy 468 turbo 400. Mustang 2 front end, rear is a chevy c-10 set up. All on air ride. Interior still needs to be done. Runs an drives, very reliable. Any question email call or text”
It isn’t Willys, but it is a cool fire jeep.
“This is a very unique, 100% functional Fire Truck.The title reads as a 1994 Jeep Grass Fire Truck.The logos from the former Fire Dept is off, therefore you can put your own on it.All the lights & sirens work great!This is a rust free jeep.The entire under body and all the inside floors is rubber coated to prevent rust.This truck runs & drives like new,very nice jeep wrangler!This Fire Truck was well maintained and always kept indoors.
Due to it coming from the fire Dept. the title reads as rebuilt salvage because they rebuilt the Jeep into a Fire Truck.This truck was built heaver to hold the 100 + gallon water tank.This truck is a great investment to your Fire Dept or to you as a collector item,whatever you would like to use it as!
* Gall’s Street Thunder Sirene
* Poly Tank (Water or Foam)
* Water Pump with a Honda GX 160 5.5HP Motor
* Hannany Reel
* 4 Cylinder
* 5 Speed
* 4 Wheel Drive
* 113,000 miles
* New Tires”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(10/21/2012) This is a nice looking, early M-38A1 with the hinged grille.
“1953 Jeep M38 A1 Military, Same as CJ5, engine, axles, wiring, paint and interior all rebuilt to original, Fun toy, 4-wheel drive,”
UPDATE: I got this confused with a 1942 GPW from Little Falls that was on eBay last week. My bad.
“For auction is a Willys jeep. This jeep started life as a CJ2A, but was totally redone about 6 years ago to be a WW2 MB. It has the MB2A complete body and grill. This was done over exactly like an MB. It has the Willys 4 cylinder engine, but does retain the T90 CJ transmission. It is currently set up with a 12 volt battery, but does have a 6 volt wiring harness so would be easy to convert back to 6 volt should you choose. Comes with the SCR-510 radio with antenna, and the gas operated .30 cal machine gun and mount. This gun does not fire real ammunition and cannot be made to fire ammunition. The ammo box in the bustle basket is for carrying the oxygen and propane to operate the gun. This is an older project so it is not in show room condition, but is a great jeep for a re-enactor or for driving in parades. It turns a lot of heads.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
“Willys Truck (1960) Sits on a shortened Ford F150 4×4 frame and running gear. Motor is machine shop rebuilt fuel injected 5 liter (302). Trans is Ford AOD rebuilt at Norcal trans. A few of the features are a shortened bed, Mazda pickup rear sliding window grafted in, 280ZX hood inserts, custom headlight housings, minivan back seat serves as the truck bench seat and more. There was a fair degree of customization to the truck, however the motor, except for a necessary .030 bore increase at the machine shop, and the tranny was kept as stock as possible for durability’s sake.
I finished the truck around 5 years ago. I never used it a lot, but 2 ½ years ago it began to sit while I looked for myself a house. Now I’m in my house and it’s parked in my garage going to waste. The truck runs and drives and 4wheels very well but it needs some of the aftermarket mistakes and design mistakes I made, corrected.
There is less than 13,000 miles on the rebuild. Nothing was wrong, I just found that I am more interested in building the stuff than using it.
The paint needs re-done. I cheeped out on the paint and it didn’t survive the snowy winter that it set out side while I finished my garage. It needs a window replaced, replacement aftermarket power windows installed (I have new replacements), and aftermarket windshield wiper motor replaced (I have the new replacement). This should be considered a project truck as it has things to fix. The pic was taken approx 4 years ago.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
Not perfectly stock, but might be a nice jeep.
“1947 CJ2A Willy’s Jeep, Fully Restored, Restored To Use and Enjoy, Updated Electrical System To 12-Volt, New Wheels, New Tires. All Original, Flat-Head 4-Cylinder, 3-Speed. ”
This is a one owner jeep.
“1952 Willys jeep in great condition. We are the original owners, always stored in the garage and it has no rust.”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/3377333176.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000
(10/17/2012) This is a nice build. This has a rare louvered hood.
“This is a 1946 Willys cj2a.
It has a professionally rebuilt Ford 302
rebuilt c4 Auto trans
rebuilt T-18 transfer case
rebuilt Warn Overdrive
Dana 44 rear
model 30 front axle disc brakes
both axles have lockers
4.88 gears
Warn 9000 lb winch
33x1250x15 BFG Mud
Any questions please ask.
$13200.00
Or I will trade for a 45 hp or better Kubota ,New Holland or John Deere 4wd Tractor.”
For the price, this might be a real nice rig.
“289 Ford with flowmaster mufflers and stainless exhaust, 4×4, manual hubs, overdrive, air compressor, rancho suspension( spring overed, reverse pearched and shackled), steering linkage changed to the top, custom bumpers: front- ready for winch , rear- ready for spare tire and jack with backup lights attached, custom dash, am/fm/cd radio, cb radio, waterproof bose speakers, full roll cage with beard seats and 4 pt. harnesses, tilt wheel, aftermarket heater with custom defrosters, full top with full doors and bikini top with custom halfdoors. $5000 or best offer. 509-304-seven00nine”
http://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/3374626196.html
UPDATE: Was on eBay.
The seller says that everything is new or restored, but then says 100% of the parts are new. If everything is brand new, it must have a high reserve.
“1953 JEEP WILLYS CJ3A, RECENTLY RESTORED EARLIER THIS YEAR, EVERYTHING HAS BEEN GONE THRU, REPLACED OR RESTORED DURING THIS COMPREHENSIVE RESTORATION AND VEHICLE IS READY TO GO ANYWHERE. ORIGINAL ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY REBUILT BY ARROW ENGINES IN TEMECULA CA, TRANSMISSION IS NEW FROM KAISER WILLYS AUTO SUPPLY IN AIKEN, S.C., AXLES HAVE BEEN REBUILT WITH ALL NEW PARTS INCLUDING SHAFTS, GEARS, BEARINGS…EVERYTHING.., THIS JEEP IS 100% NEW FROM THE TIRES UP, EVERY SEAL, BEARING, HOSE, CLAMP, NUT, BOLT, SEAT UPHOLSTERY, DASH GAUGES, LIGHT BULBS, CONNECTORS, WIRING, ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING, 3 SPD MANUAL TRANS, DUAL RANGE 4WD, DRIVES PERFECTLY AND READY TO BE DRIVEN, VEHICLE IS AVAIL. FOR INSPECTION IN THE CITY OF ORANGE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
This appears in good shape.
“1949 Willys Jeepster. 6cyc. 3 speed. good glass and tires. Side curtains. runs great. original paint. currently licenced-it’s a survivor”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was priced at $3500.
This has a rear PTO and looks very solid.
“Easily restoreable jeep, runs, no visible rust.Sweet! PTO and hydraulic mount for snow plow. 3 speed tranny, original 4 cylinder engine. Good seats, used tires. Needs brakes.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(10/23/2012) This has an unusual story.
“O.K. military personnel, here’s your chance to own an iconic piece of history. This is an authentic 1942 Military Jeep (Ford GPW); matching frame and I.D. Plate. This jeep is probably one of the numerous leftovers from World War 2, Asian theater, as it was rebuilt at the 229TH Ordnance Base Depot, Oppama Ordnance Shop (OOS), located in Japan.
I’ve been told that this was a former Japanese navy aircraft rebuild facility located in Yokohama, Japan and was converted to the 229TH Ordnance Base Depot, after the war; much of what they rebuild went to the Korean conflict. I corresponded with a soldier who was stationed there during that time period and he told me that depot rebuilds were performed at the component level; every piece removed and replaced. That may account for jeeps that we find with a mixture of GPW and MB parts on them. I’m not sure if that is when my jeep was fitted with the body tub and windshield for a recoilless rifle, but it is a recoilless rifle version although it has round buttons on the rear tool boxes which suggest it is a MB tub.
According to Fred W. Crismon’s book U.S. MILITARY WHEELED VEHICLES, recoilless rifles were first tried in April 1945 on flat fendered jeeps. It became more commonplace during the 1950’s on M38 (flat fendered) and M38A1 (curved fender) jeeps although my body tub still has the gas tank filler under the seat suggesting an earlier version. The open back of the body tub suggests to me that this tub may have been designed for use with the latter M79 mount instead of the earlier version M75A1 mount, but I don’t know.
Therefore, I can’t be sure when it was installed unless this information is part of the Ordnance Depot Job Order Number detail, and I’m not sure if that data is still available. I don’t have the recoilless rifle and mount, but they do appear for sale from time to time which would significantly increase the value of the jeep. Included with the jeep is an authentic tow bar and 1951 Dunbar trailer. I’ve been told that the trailer is a typical companion of a recoilless rifle for carrying ammo and ancillary items for operating the rifle.
Somehow the jeep ended up in the Greek Army and was then imported to the USA. This I believe to be true because we found Greek coins inside the tub. The jeep is drivable and I used it mostly for running errands. I’ve taken it to a couple of car shows and it cruises at 60 mph with no shake or shimmy. Every time I drive it people beep their horns, wave, crowd around it, and want to talk about it – really a lot of fun.
I hope the wiring that is dangling from the dash is fixed. Otherwise, this appears in good shape.
“Willys jeep in workin condition needs little upolstry work has new brakes in very good condition asking 10,000 or best offer If you would like to come take a look email me at waltsie94@gmail.com to make an appointment to come look at it pls make an oppointment if you are SERIOUS about buying the truck and if u can not make it the day of your made appointment pls give me heads up dont leave me hanging really want to sell this thanks”
http://binghamton.craigslist.org/cto/3374656461.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
This looks solid.
“1951 M38 Willys JEEP (flat fenders), body off restoration, engine professionally rebuilt, numbers match, all new rubbers, seals and markings, lots of extras, total mileage: 35,200 miles (approx 200 miles since restoration). Only used for shows and parades.”
50
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5800. This is also on eBay.
(04/21/2012) Looks nice.
“Very nice 64 3B Almost all stock. Original 4 cy engine, rebuilt about 5,000 mi ago. New Besttop, Mile Marker 8000 lb electric winch, Warn overdrive. Still has original warrenty sticker on dash. 2 speed electric wiper on driver side. Chrome rims and front bumper. Roll bar. No rust. Transmission rebuilt same time as engine. Fresh air heater and defroster. Reply here or 360-518-7254.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/3370653549.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is a no-reserve auction. Needs a tiny bit of work.
“This rare classic is selling on a “No Reserve Auction”. The high bidder will absolutely win this truck.
Just got this rare truck in. Its a 1951 Overland Willys Jeep Flatbed Pickup. It appears to be in very good condition for the year. I have had a few of these throughout the years and they are getting harder to find and they sell fast.
This one starts right up and Purrs like a Kitten. No Smoke or engine noise and runs cool. It appears to me to be the original motor and it looks like it has been rebuilt or freshened up. It has good power for the size of the motor. The Truck drives very straight and no shakes or shimmies. It has new tires and nice aluminum wheels which greatly adds to the drive-ability. It appears that someone started to restore this and so it needs to be finished up, but the hardest parts of the restoration appear to be done. It would be a fun project and with a little work you could drive while you complete.
This would also be a great advertisement piece for your business, Imagine your company signs along the sideboards of the flatbed.
A couple of other things. It is a bit hard to shift into 2nd gear i’m not sure if its the clutch or what? I have talked to some people about it and they tell me that its my driving and that you have to “double clutch it” when you shift? Maybe you will know more about this than I do, however I wanted to disclose this. It appears that the previous owners have coated the flatbed and the floor boards with some type of coating. It looks nice and appears to be quite durable. I don’t see any major problems with rust, but there is some visible surface rust inside the door panels and on the roof on the inside of the truck (under where the headliner would be). The seat is not original but fits in the cab very well and looks good. I have the door panels that need to be covered and installed (see pictures) I also have some other misc parts that are in the picture that will go with the truck. It is missing the headliner. The headlights and taillights work but you will need to get the wipers working and a few other misc items.”
Not stock, but appears solid.
“Restored w/ 326mi on new engine. Engine is 1964 173c.i. Chevy II (Iron Duke). New paint, one bikini top, one full enclosure top w/ doors, new brakes, brake lines and master cylinder. Excellent condition and parade ready.
Call Mike 305-395-8734”
http://keys.craigslist.org/cto/3297636016.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is a no reserve auction. It’s not perfect, but appears solid.
“We bought this Willys from the US Forrestry Department and painted it Army green. It runs great and is as solid a Jeep as you will find. When it was painted, there was absolutely NO rust repair. We’ve used it in a couple of parades and has sat in the barn now for five years. My wife says I’ve got to clean out the barn and and get rid of items I don’t use. It was fun to own but needs to go to someone who will appreciate it better.
I’m offering this for sale on ebay only and will not sell it outside the auction. We have a shipping company and can arrange shipping in an enclosed trailer for a fee. E-mail me your zip code for a shipping estimate. The spare tire is the original tire and I bought a new spare tire mount but never installed it. I’ll put a new battery in the Jeep when it sells. Good luck and thank you for viewing my auction.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This looks like a nice CJ-3A.
“1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A. This Jeep is an absolute blast to drive.
It underwent a comprehensive restoration several years ago and is in excellent condition.
There have been under 800 miles logged since its restoration.
This is a CJ3A, civilian model, with an original Flat head 4 cylinder, Willys/Jeep engine, 3 speed manual transmission and manual, dual range, 4 wheel drive.
It was restored to original, unmodified condition, with as many original parts as possible.
I have been in the classic car business for 30 years and have never seen one of these done this nicely.
This vehicle runs so well I would bet it could be driven anywhere, as long as you do not need to go over 50 or so mph.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2950.
(05/02/2012) Nice top. This looks like a fine price to me.
“no rust, fair paint, soft top with doors, cab heater, 6k waren winch. 302 ford v8 mustang motor, duel pipes, 4 speed borg warner trany with hurst shifter, dana t-18 hi low range transfer case, huskey hi-low overdrive. the rear seat is like new and It has a storage box that can replace the seat.
home ph 360 249 4033 cell ph 360 556 3436 ask for Glen”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3018184436.html
This looks pretty solid, though the drain holes have been filled.
“CALL 906 201 2824 I DO HAVE A HART/TOP AND DOOR BUT EXTR. CALL ON MORE INFO.”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/3367441984.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,500.
Mark listed this nice M-38A1 at sellajeep.com.
“Very Rare M38A1 Early Production 1952 Army Jeep with a Rare Military Issue 100 Amp Auxiliary Generating System
Completely restored to its original condition from the ground up!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $$8500
(09/11/2012) Here’s a nice looking militarized CJ-2A.
“Attention re-enactors, parade goers, or attention seekers: 1948 Willys converted into a WWII MB Jeep. Restored completely 2 years ago with rebuilt original flathead L-134 “go devil” engine, rebuilt T-80 transmission, new gauges, gas tank, brakes, windshield, radiator, military non-directional tires, M1 Garand holster, new wiring, horn, added turn-signals, canvas, new solid tailgate and tire mount and jerrycan rack like the WWII MB, etc. Converted to 12 volt. Everything in this has been gone over and rebuilt with <5,000 miles on it. Over $10K in reciepts”
