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This looks like a good price.
“1946 Willys CJ2A
Recent brake rebuild—-
4 wheel cylinders
Drums turned
New shoes &
Master cylinder
Hubs &
Daily driver, RUNS GOOD
CALL 509-630-7951 ASKING $2500.00”
http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/2582063851.html
Lots and lots of pics of this.
“-Fully Rebuilt 134ci “Hurricane” F Head 4 Cyl Engine
-3 Speed Manual Transmission
-Spicer 18 High/Low 4wd Transfer Case
-Rebuilt Axles with 5:38 Gears
-All New 12V Electrical System
-All New Painless Wiring Harness and Turn Signals
-4 New Military Tires
-Heavy Duty Front and Rear Bumpers
-Fully Redone Original Seats-Full Soft Top and Soft Doors
The body on the Jeep is totally solid and rust free. I have inspected the body and can not find any obvious rust or repair patches whatsoever. The Jeep has lived its life in dry Arizona and Colorado and has always been well cared for. The paint on the Jeep is a Jade Green Metallic, a more classy upgrade from olive drab and looks simply awesome. The Jeep is straight as an arrow and the paint job is very nice. The Jeep has been completely inspected underneath from front to back and is solid as a rock as an western car should be. The bottom of the tub, as well as wheel wells are painted green just like the top. The rubber seals under the hood and windshield are new. Every nut, and bolt was removed before paint, cleaned painted correctly then re-installed. The meticulous level of the restoration is obvious when walking around this CJ. The underside was also nicely redone and all suspension, axles, and floors were nicely sprayed with semi-gloss black.
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This appears in good condition.
“Willy’s waggon runs drives new brakes all the way around new starter tons of new parts call for more info
Dennis 509-979-0803 title in hand”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2529816711.html
UPDATE: Was $2000. **SOLD**
This looks like a great price.
“1946 willys Jeep V6 orig. transmission and transfer case, headers roll bar soft top
vehicle is sold as is NO TITLE Great vehicle for farm , off roading or parts vehicle
No Dealers No Scammers No Trades Price is firm”
Call Jeff
3039135718
I’m not sure this is a ’46, but it looks solid and comes with a message.
“TIME FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO ENJOY..
.I HAVE OWNED THIS FOR OVER 6 YEARS..MY DAD AND I WENT THROUGH EVERYTHING ..RUNS LIKE A SINGER SEWING MACHINE..HAS CLEAR TITLE …HAS CLEAR TITLE..LOCATED IN NC..NEAR 27502
I DO HAVE A TRANSPORT COMPANY THAT WILL TRANSPORT ON YOUR DIME FROM EAST MISSISSIPPI TO COAST ALONG THE EASTERN SEABOARD..INFO WILL BE LISTED..
BRETT FLAGG ( REAL DEAL TRANSPORT )
1-352-875-3752 OR HIS E-MAIL REALDEALAS @YAHOO.COM”
This looks very nice.
“1950 Cj3a 450 mils on complet rebuild call BILL (414)828-9271”
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/2575723305.html
UPDATE: Price bumped to $7500
(03/19/2011) This looks like a real nice Mitsubishi, but the description had me scratching my head Now, I’m no expert on Mitsubishi jeeps, but I’m pretty sure there are some inaccuracies in the description. As a side note, here are a variety of Mitsubishi Jeep brochures that I found.
For example, ‘Diesel engine means long life, biofuel or runs on French fry oil’ — sure, a diesel ‘can’ run on vegetable oil, but it does require some non-trivial modifications.
Or ‘This is an Mitsubishi produced M38A1’ — this is not an exact version of the M-38a1 (not even close). Instead, this appears to be a J-54.
Or even ‘It has High/Low 4×4 & 4×2 Tranny & Transfer case. (3 levers)’ — unclear how it has a 3rd, separate lever for the transfercase when the first two levers represent the entirety of the transfer case. Below is the description:
“USED WILLYS JEEP CJ3B (High Hood) PRODUCED BY MITSUBISHI CORP JAPAN. This is an Mitsubishi produced M38A1 VIN # J54-16629
Mitsubishi bought the rights to produce the exact Military version M38A1 Jeeps back post WW II They continued production until 1990
There are identical other than some major improvements.
Differences are Mitsubishi installed there 2760cc 4 cylinder Diesel Engine & put in a 4 speed transmission.
It has High/Low 4×4 & 4×2 Tranny & Transfer case. (3 levers)
Has a posi-trac rear end.
Fuel economy is exceptional. (Approx. 25-30 MPG 2×2) (In 4×4 & extreme conditions less)
Pre-Heat standard , WE were starting it this winter during the ice & snow when it was 0’ outside & the windchills at 15 below.
24v system. Dual batteries
They are right hand drive. (Can be converted) Other than engine, tranny & related most other parts interchange. Tops & other accessories are available new today. We carry a full line of service & replacement parts in our inventory.
This Jeep is equipped with a 3″ lift, free flow exhaust, 32″ tires, aluminum mag wheels, bucket wrap around contour seats,
Chrome Bull Bar,. Bikini Top, Roll bar .
We have been completely thru this Jeep & found it to be in excellent mechanical condition. With No Rust.
The engine will out perform even a 6 cylinder & even V-8’s in most any terrain, …. “well other than flat out”
It has a throttle set for climbing the steepest grades with ease & no bouncing accelerator pedal.
Diesel engine means long life, biofuel or runs on French fry oil dependability & less braking desending the steepest of grades.
Willys required there Logo to be on all of them. Other than the Engine & Tranny you cannot tell them apart.
These will last past your Grandchildren.
They will simply out perform any Jeep you are currently familiar with Off-Road. I have had 24 of these over the years & everyone that got one of them just loves them you will to I am sure.
I sold most of them between $8000 & $10000.
I will take $6500 cash money or trade for something that I like or you think is worth more than 65. Please be real , no junk, & send pics. I like man toys, street rods, & would trade for a Rhino in nice condition.
Call or text 580-371-5355”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bar/2577712481.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Rudolph spotted this Ford GP that is dated as a 1938 for some reason. 1941 would be the actual year. It includes a trailer.
This looks nice.
“I have a very nice 1953 Willys truck, it was a pickup but converted to a flatbed, original 134 four cylinder F head, dual range 4WD, three speed, all original, 12 Volt conversion (new rebuilt alternator last fall), Michigan title in my name, it has been converted to a flat bed with the bed from a 1936 Ford, finished wood oak deck and side rails,very good deep lug tires, RUNS VERY WELL, great “Cruise Night” vehicle or old car show item. These Willys pickups in good running condition are getting extremely difficult to find, they are almost non-existant (check on Craigs List)………
I dont need the money, this truck is only a toy for me…….but I would be willing to trade for a comparable condition Harley WL, FL type springer, Bad Boy, FXST, a Duece Coupe type, T-bucket hot rod, antique auto, ratrod, rat rod, hot rod, replica auto (very minor repairs ok), would even consider a trade for a Corvette………sorry, I am retired and have no interest or time for a project vehicle, just looking for something else. I would place the value at about $8k. Email with any offers, dont be afraid, all I can say is “No”, just looking for a new toy, additional info on request. Please…………..no tire kickers, old car freaks or photographers.”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/bar/2522359336.html
This looks nice.
“1960 Willys 4wd Pick Up.
327 V-8
3 Speed
Dual Exhaust
New Tires
Runs Strong
Super Clean
Call 419-779-2852 Ask for Orville for more Info.”
http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/2470307246.html
HOG spotted this clean looking CJ-2A.
“Really Clean. It has the Original Flathead in it, redone of course.”
http://www.marylandjeepclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=22471
UPDATE: **SOLD** WAS $2995.
This is either a scam or a great price.
“Original ’56 Willys Jeep, 4 cyl – 3 speed w/overdrive. New brakes, new clutch, new top, new tires, original paint, Rancho suspension.”
I thought this looked like a good rig until I noticed someone had defiled an “In N Out Burger” sticker on the dashboard. Then I actually read the new meaning, “In N Out urge”. Ok, I can live with that.
“42 WILLYS MILITARY JEEP— RUBICON PROVEN AND READY, BUICK V6, 538 GEARS, FULL LOCK FRONT N REAR, NEW BFG MUD TERRAIN TIRES, WINCH, JACK, NITROGEN BOTTLE TO FILL TIRES, LOTS OF EXTRA PARTS—WAY TOO MUCH TO LIST EVERYTHING!!!!! THIS IS A STEAL FOR 6,000!!! THIS IS ONE SERIOUS 4WHEELIN MACHINE!! CALL CRAIG @ (480) 370-3336”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/2572467351.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This has seen some mods.
“1948 Willys with a Buick V-6. Only 44,+++ miles. Great condition! Please call 413-238-4491 and leave a message with phone # and we will get back to you ASAP. Thanks”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5400
This looks like a nicely updated flattie.
“Buick V6 with 7250 miles, full roll cage, new tires/wheels, new exhaust, rebuilt radiator, new heater core, new interior. Excellent condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,800.
This has an unusual bed and tons of updates.
“WILLYS 1953 PICKUP Trophy winning show truck, 4WD, 283 V8, auto, A/C, 33×9.5 tires, solid red oak wooden bed, runs great! Power Steering, Memory Seats, Cassette Radio, Alloy Wheels. Excellent condition! $20k invested. $13,800/obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
There are some interesting detail changes (lights front and back) in particular. There may be a little work yet based on the seller’s notes.
“1948 Willys, was sitting in a barn 1970-1996. I purchased it in 1998, frame-off restoration and body stripped, put on the road in 2003. Never missed a beat, very reliable, has never let me down in 8 years and 5000 miles. I am a Mechanical Engineer, been building and restoring US and German cars since 1978. I am not a pro, but I was working for a German company when I built this car, and I always imagined one of the German Engineers was sitting over my shoulder when I was building it, criticizing everything I was doing, so mechanically it is done to a high level.
DRIVETRAIN: Mid-80’s CORVETTE 350 with Corvette Aluminum heads. Engine is set 8” back into firewall, so crank pulley is centered over front axle centerline for best weight distribution. I believe the engine was re-honed at one time (pulled pan and had a look), so perhaps it is bored? Demon 650cfm Carb and Edelbrock intake, universal street rod headers ceramic coated with true dual exhaust with crossover. Aluminum waterpump. Aftermarket distributor. New valve lifters and timing chain. Turbo 350, rebuilt when truck was built. Lokar shifter. Griffin aluminum radiator, Ford Taurus Police electric fan (with low/high speed fan). Shaved firewall. Holley electric fuel pump mounted at tank, oil pressure safety switch on pump, plus large fuel filter. Runs good, although a bit sputtery until off the choke.
SUSPENSION: Heidt’s MUSTANG II FRONT end with tubular A-arms, vented rotors, large anti-roll bar (kit cost $2000). Rear end Ford 8.8” 3.23 posi with finned aluminum cover, vented disk brakes, adjustable coilovers with second set of shocks, T-bird anti-roll bar. Adjustable balance valve for front/rear brake bias. Functioning parking brake. Power Rack and pinion steering. Hydro Boost (not vacuum) power brakes make this wagon stop like a Porsche. Power Steering cooler. 16” American Racing wheels. Good front tires, older rear tires (245’s). Spare tire on Mustang 16″ alloy. Handles well, tracks straight, not so happy on very bumpy roads (low rider).
INTERIOR: Dash completely re-done. Pod in front of driver holds AutoMeter “Phantom” (white background) gages as follows: Tach, Speedo, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Vacuum, Fuel. Water Temp. Indicator lights for turn signal and high beams. GM tilt steering column. AM/FM cassette in overhead console. Center console with power window switches for side windows. Custom trans cover. Volkswagen Rabbit wiper motor (electric 2 speed). Heat insulation padding in firewall, trans cover, under seat platform. Dash lights flicker on/off occasionally. 2 front seats, no rear seats.
Windows behind doors, formerly 2 piece sliding windows, are now 1 piece power up-down, very slick. Small humps in rear floor for coilovers and differential clearance. Interior is semi-complete, but really needs to be gone over and re-done. Has 3-point seatbelts.
BODY: Had floor and rocker rust, all replaced with reproduction sheetmetal. Driver’s rear quarter panel and door lower replaced with reproduction panels. Hood shaved, headlight chrome trim removed and now mounted flush to grille, newer H4 halogen headlights. Front signals flush in grille. Custom front bumper, reinforced. All glass is new, and windshield is 2 piece flush mount. Doors shaved, with remote “poppers” for remote control, plus hidden release buttons. No chrome anywhere. Front fenders fully extended to blend into custom 2.5” rear wheel flares. Rear lights are Caddy, sunk into rear corners. Sunken license plate. Custom rear bumper. Upper tailgate (window) is custom modern look frameless tinted glass, on gas struts, hidden hinges. Color is 1992 Ford Gold with Volvo Brown trim. Paint job is so-so, cowl could use a re-spray and it has some overall wear.
Willys is sold AS-IS, no guarantees. I built it, I drove it 30 miles on August 26th, and I know it works well and is reliable, but it is not a Honda or a 2011 car so you may need to fix some things.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
“327 engine, headers, 6in lift, 33in. tires. Body in Good Shape RUNS GOOD!!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500
“Here is a good looking Willys with a 351 V/8 and Automatic from a 1969 Mustang. It also has a Mustang II rack&pinion steering. Looks good and runs well!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5800
(08/08/2011) Looks solid.
“Classic 1954 Willy CJ3B. Extraordinary Condition. High hood, “F” head engine, full roll bar, power steering, tilt steering wheel, oversized and vacuum assisted brakes, tow package, Warn wench, new tires. Well cared for vehicle. Serious callers only. Will not respond to e-mail. $5,800.00.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/04/2011) This looks nice. The price seems good too.
“1951 WILLYS JEEP CJ3A, V6. RUNS GOOD. FIRST $ 4,500. MUST SEE. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. 510-489-0374. PLEASE NO FLAKES.
BELOW IS PREVIOUS OWNERS LIST:
231 CI V6 84 CENTURY, BORED .040″ OVER, BALANCED, RV CAM, ALUMINUM INTAKE
500 CFM CARB
HEADERS
HEI DISTRIBUTOR
DANA 44 REAR, DANA 25 FRONT WITH 11″ DRUM FROM EARLY MODEL WAGONEER
3″ BODY LIFT, 2.5 LIFT SPRINGS WITH RS500 SHOCKS
PAINLESS WIRING, ALL NEW GAUGES YEAR 2000
HEAVY DUTY TOW BAR
ALL STEEL BODY. SOME RUST HERE AND THERE & BODY FILLER.
TOP SPEED @ 45 MPH
WHEN FLAT TOWING, STEERING WHEEL MUST BE LOCKED IN STRAIGHT POSITION OTHERWISE WHEN YOU TURN, THE FRONT WHEEL GO ALL THE WAY TURNED AND STAY THAT WAY UNTIL YOU STRAIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL. PROBABLY MOUNTING A CJ5 STEERING BOX WOULD FIX THIS.
BELOW IS WHAT I HAVE DONE SINCE I BOUGHT THE WILLYS ON NOVEMBER 2006.
ALIGNED EXHAUST & INSTALLED TAILPIPE
CLEARED BREAK PEDAL FROM RUBBING ON FLOOR HOLE
CLEARED CLUCH PEDAL FROM RUBBING ON FLOOR HOLE
CLEARED ROLL BAR FROM RUBBING FROM FLOOR HOLE
CLEARED WIRES UNDER THE HOOD FROM HOT PARTS
INSTALLED 5 33X12.5R15 SUPER SWAMPER (RUBS ON LOCK TO LOCK). NEED WHEEL SPACER TO FIX.
INSTALLED ALL NEW GREASE FITTINGS AND PUMPED GREASE EXCEPT FOR ONE ON DRIVE SHAFT
INSTALLED BATTERY BOX
INSTALLED MCGUARD WHEEL LOCK
INSTALLED SEAT COVERS
INSTALLED SIDE WIEW MIRRORS
INSTALLED SKYJACLER SINGLE STEERING STABILIZER
INSTALLED TOOL BOX
INSTALLED TRANSPARENT FUEL FILTER
PAINTED FRAME
PAINTED ROLL BAR
PAINTED WHEEL WELLS
REPLACED ALL HOSES
REPLACED FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS & SEALS
RESUFRACED FRONT DRUM & REPLACE BRAKE SHOES
SHAVED HEADERS FLANGE TO CLEAR SPARK PLUG WIRES
SHAVED WHEEL WELL & FENDER TO CLEAR HEADERS
AND MUCH MORE. . .
DAILY DRIVER FOR WORK & GROCERY GETTER
NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD SINCE I BOUGHT IT BUT IT IS READY.
ALWAYS GARAGE KEPT.
CLEAN TITLE. I HAVE PINK SLIP ON HAND.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2570445788.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
This looks good.
“In good, running condition. 134/F engine, new carb, new front brake cylinders. Upholstery is new under seat covers. Includes two gas tanks, soft top, bikini top, two sets of wheels/tires (wide/narrow, needs new tires), box of parts, shop manual.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This was on ebay, but the bidding was cancelled. I thought it was an interest approach to building a jeeprod. Both the body and frame are home built.
“You are bidding on a 1947 Jeep Streetrod with a homebuilt frame and body. It has a speedway front suspension, with a 4-link coil over rear suspension. It is powered by a 350 chevy bored 30 over, a 2 speed powerglide automatic trans and has 308 rear gears. It has Jegs wheels and new tires. Everything on the Jeep is either new or has been rebuilt. It rides and handles good and is fun to drive. I have put about 500 miles on it since the build with no problems.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(06/06/2011) I like this one.
“1951 willys CJ3A jeep all stock . PTO wench new tires 2 soft tops .. has hard top but is has damage runs great .. located in alturs . but will bring to klamath falls.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500
The seller specializes in the rebuilding of WWII jeeps, though they do other work too. You can learn more at Hanson Mechanical.
“Refurbished 1943 Willys MB (title says Ford GPW but this IS a Willys MB.)
-1952 Kaiser straight six well mounted with military aircleaner. 110 or more compression on all 6 cylinders.
-T90 transmission with slight leak.
-Brand new military tires.
-Brand new battery,
-Brand new beachwood seat cushions (includes back seat cushion though I do not have back seat frame.)
-2/3 of wiring redone and carefully with solder.
-Bondo and fiberglass removed from body, all repairs with steel, lead filler, and brazing.
-Body stripped to bare metal.
-New Army Jeep Parts WW2 semi gloss paint.
-Original combat rim spare.
-New safety glass.
-90% of this project was done with original parts.
The Jeep looks great and we are very proud of it. Originally I bought it to break up for parts but then it ran so well we decided to save it. We stripped the body of bondo (up to 2 inches in a couple spots) and replaced all bondo and fiberglass with steel. Whole body was wirebrushed. Has incorrect rear tail lights but they sit where the reflectors should be and blend in. Someone cut a tailgate in it once, the next owner bolted a heavy panel in place across the entire rear. The large panel is not noticeable, is thick and strong, and cosmetically okay so we left that in. Has invasion star stencil along with a new number (its rebirth date), and USA markings
What it needs, speedo cable, possibly a new temperature guage, and I have not figured out the gas guage yet. The toolboxes were welded shut, and the metal was replaced over the shock towers with metal from another Jeep by a previous owner, and while shock tower repair is solid it is not cosmetically pleasing.
The vehicle runs great offroad and will pull a house down with the Kaiser 6 and T90. I have only run it short distance on hardtop.
Two months work were put into rescuing this vehicle, it would be nice for anything from parades, to reenactments, to hauling logs out of the woods. I rebuild vehicles to be durable and usable.”
