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UPDATE: WAS $3000. **SOLD**
(06/15/2010) This looks like a nicely updated, though the brakes need some work.
“JEEP HAS A 350 CHEVY ENGINE, MUNCIE 4 SPEED, TILT STEERING WHEEL AND A EXTRA GAS TANK. THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION HAVE NO ISSUES. IT WAS DRIVEN DAILY UNTIL THE BRAKES QUIT WORKING PROPERLY. I’M NOT SURE BUT IT MAY NEED A MASTER CYLINDER OR MAYBE JUST AJUSTING.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
Looks like a good rig.
“Spring over lift with new 35 inch toyo mts all stock running gear except 4.3 liter chev motor new winch full canvas and bikini top with half doors . Runs great. Possible trade barter”
Looks nice.
“Excellent four wheeler, totally tricked out and ready for summer fun and fall hunting season. Everything restored to original or improved. Call Bill @ (360)509-7322.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/2213219208.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4750.
This looks in good condition.
“Orignal Jeep that runs well with newly rebuilt original Hurricane 4 cylinder engine. New front end parts and new wiring harness; tires and top in good condition; with extra wheels/tires and parts; good title. Will try to get more up-to-date pics later. Needs good home that keeps it original.”
This looks like a good price.
“1948 Willys Jeepster. Good condition. Restored about 10 years ago. Flathead 4 cyl. Three speed colum shift with overdrive. 6 volt electrics. Runs great. Asking $7000. or best offer.
Doby 407 240 2927”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2212572284.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was no Price
If I interpret this ad correctly, this was a $40k present for his son (I have lots of thoughts here I think I will keep them to myself –btw, Medina is where Bill Gates built his 66,000 sqft house, so if this seller lives in Medina, I suspect he didn’t blink spending $40k on a jeep). I’m not sure what the price on this is, but the reason for selling it is very funny: A16th birthday present for my son, wife said no, wife is hott, jeeps gotta go:(
“This jeep had a frame up restoration and everything is either new or rebuilt. Some of the items include- fresh rebuild on L134 4 cylinder flat head motor, 3 speed over drive transimission, T-90 special transimission, front disc brakes, tires and wheels, full roll cage and nerf bars all tied to the frame, new interior, sterring wheel and column by Flaming River, stereo, front and rear speakers, gauges, indicator lights, and turn signals, heater, cb/pa and antenna, custopm bumbers, custom swing out spare and hilift rack, new top, doors, bimi, spare and hi lift custom covers, piaa fog lights front and rear, piaa horn,optima yellow top deep cycle battery, line lock brake system (like on dragsters) Viper security system, Tuffy Security Products center consul stereo compartment. Entire jeep is flat rattle can black, has never been off road and has less then 500 miles on it. A16th birthday present for my son, wife said no, wife is hott, jeeps gotta go:( Just under 40k into this all professionally built nicest 46 CJ2A that you could ever find anywhere!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000.
Looks nice. It is a no glove box MB.
“¼ ton 4 WD General Purpose Truck by Willys
LATER KNOWN AS A “JEEP”
Original, numbers matching 4 cylinder 60hp, 134ci L-head (Go-Devil) engine. Early SLAT GRILLS had no glove box, they had a round muffler, oil bath air cleaner and filter, rubber hood bumpers, solid wheels, three bolts spare tire carrier, no blackout driving lamps, no gas can holder, makers name was embossed on the rear panel and a slat grill on the Willys. As noted by the S/N the Jeep is an all original slat grill. The air filter is original to the jeep and is known as an oil bath air cleaner. The frame and body parts are all original (I have pictures available upon request).
The wheels are not “Combat Wheels”, but civilian wheels. Combat wheels were “Not of Issue” on prototype Jeeps. The reason being Willys also made cars prior to “¼ ton utility trucks” standards set by the US Government. To meet the demands of the government contract, they had to bid the entire Jeep under $400.00 a unit and in order to stay under budget; they sold themselves Willys automobile wheels in the very early production (VEP JEEP) versions.
Jeeps were notorious for not stopping very well, so I used 1954 Ford brake drums and pads to make them safer on the street and in parades.
I also converted the original voltage regulator/electrical system to a modern day 12 volt electronic ignition system for added dependability. The early Slat grill had no spare tire holder or exterior gas can.
Only 200 slat grills are estimated to have survived through 2006, according to Army Motors, the official magazine of the Military Vehicle Preservation Assoc.
The last Willys Slat Grill was S/N 125807, this is S/N 124833 and was delivered to the US Army on March 5, 1942. Full restoration was completed 2009 and she has appeared at hanger dances, parades, Veteran’s Day events, air shows, USO shows. It is a show vehicle, not a ramble through the brambles and the bushes jeep. It is “period correct” complete with 48 star flag, all canvas top, shovel and axe attached to side, and a copy of a M1 automatic carbine for the dash. I’d challenge any potential buyer to find another Jeep in such good shape, with all the parts present and as nice as this one. If it were perfect, it would sell in the neighborhood of $40,000 just like the Barrett-Jackson Jeep did last month.”
UPDATE: These are nice and have been available for a while.
I admit a little confusion. On the one hand there are many available, but on the other hand he is selling only one or two?
“1956 panel van,1959 CJ6,1960CJ5 all are originals,low miles,paint,interiors,motors, ect. Call for more details or find them listed craigslist minneapolis. Phone calls only Paul 952-472-1046 Please leave message if no answer,let ring at least 8 times”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2210326268.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
(11/02/2009) Here’s a great looking early, stock CJ-3B.
“All most stock jeep. Rebuilt engine ORG, with 1500 mls on it.Body stock with NO rust. After market elect,wipers, 1953 jeep PU 11 inch, brakes 90%, 12 volt sys, . ORG engine, T 90 trans, spicer 18 TC, Dana 25 front, Dana 44 rear, ORG,front, rear bumpers, and hitch.
The engine is 134 f head, new tires ,200 mls on them, no top, Good looking, good running good all around little jeep, 5.38 dif gearing, ser, #453GB2 12339 willys-overland.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(02/08/2011) This has a bobcat hood. Looks nice.
“1951 Willy with a 357 motor
comes with softop with doors,
9000 lb. winch.
Almost brand new 33 X 12.5 tires.
Must see to appreciate.
$8000.00 OBO ***CASH ONLY***
Call Brandon at 707-496-0455 with any questions. Will not respond to emails.”
http://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/2208908327.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
“1948 Willy’s Jeepster Full Custom Surf Wagon
Show Car – Has taken 3 out of 3 First Place
’41 Willy’s Front End
305 Small Block Chevy
Power Glide Transmission
$45,000 lots of receipts
Asking $35,000”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7200.
This sure looks nice.
“Full frame-off restoration
Completely rebuilt Chevy 350 engine
Four Wheel Drive
New paint
4-speed manual trans. with Warn overdrive
Full roll cage
Bucket seats
Ramsey Winch
Full canvas top
Soft doors”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
This appears to come with lots of extras.
“All original, combat ready. Have enclosed top, doors, and blackout curtains. Willing to make deal today.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
“got a 1942 military willys. nice sunday cruiser. runs, drives, and stops. nice soft top.
non-directional tires. have trailer and spare running motor
$5500 OBO
NO TRADES, NO PAYMENTS, NO LOWBALLERS
put*wild* in your email”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
This is a great looking CJ-5 with, if I’m not mistaken, the Tuxedo Park IV package.
“Hard to find Original Tuxedo Park, Warn Overdrive. You will be hard pressed to find a better one.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
Very Nice.
“This vehicle is perfect for the Willys enthusiast! Beautiful condition. 226 6cyl hurricane flat head motor. 3-speed manual transmission with electric o/d”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
(11/14/2010) “This is a great original jeep.L134,T90, Dana 18,Dana 25/41 axles.Runs drives good,needs paint.Fist size hole in toolbox.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
(01/29/2011) Starting bid is $12k. It looks well maintained, but dusty.
“Up for auction is an original WILLYS 1946 CJ2A BOYER FIRE JEEP.
It is extremely hard to find an original Boyer jeep with that many accessories still on the vehicle. To find out more about Boyer jeeps please go to http://cj3b.info/Fire/fireindex.html.
The jeep is in orginal condition. It appears it has been painted once. The engine runs nice and smooth, all driveline works. Engine has original governor. The mileage on the vehicle shows 2304 miles however the speedometer appears to be broken. Jeep has some rust issues: front floor especially under the tool box (rusted through), on back corner behind reflectors (both corners rusted through), otherwise the outside body, fenders, etc. are in excellent condition especially the windshield frame (have never seen one in that great shape for a 1946 vehicle!).
The jeep comes with all the accessories you see in the pictures. Unfortunately it didn’t come with the pump. It appears that the pump was removed many years ago. The jeep was stored inside for many years, we changed the fueltank and the exhaust system as we didn’t want to take a chance with the old one with old fuel in it. The old fuel tank is emptied and is included in the auction. It appears there were no leaks from the old fueltank. Most likely it will need to be boiled out.
The brakes need to be looked after as the brake pedal goes straight down to the floor however it moves freely.
We have a professional restoration facility for Willys Jeeps and in our opinion this would be a simple restoration because everything is there to do nice job. Fuellines, brakelines, wiring harness all original.
This vehicle comes without any warranties or guaranties. We have over 15 years of experience in shipping vehicles worldwide and will assist buyer with shipping/loading and paperwork.
Shipping, taxes and/or other fees (import, customs, etc.) are not included in the auction and are the buyers responsibility.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(2/14/2010) Much of the body is covered in diamond plating. I’m pretty sure I’ve listed this previously, but I can’t seem to find the old listing.
“FOR SALE 1948 WILLYS JEEP CJ2A. VERY NICE CONDITION. RUNS AND DRIVES. REPAINTED 5 YEARS AGO AND A NEW TOP INSTALLED WITH DOORS.. ALL GAUGES NEW. WIRED FOR HIGH BEAM LIGHTS AND TURNSIGNALS. POWER WIPER FOR DRIVER, AND USED MOSTLY IN PARADES. FUNCTIONS WELL. NO SMOKE, RUNS GREAT. FACTORY DIFFERENTIAL GEAR RATIO IS 5.13 TO 1. NOT A COMMUTER VEHICLE. TOP SPEED IS 50 MPH.CHROME PLATED ALUMINUM WHEELS, WITH DECENT BFG TIRES. IF INTRESTED CALL 50158132 ONE 4”
http://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/2199082456.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(11/26/09) Here’s a CJ-2A with a detailed paint job.
“CJ2A GOOD CONDITION, BUCKET SEATS, 4 WAY HARNESS, BRAKES, PAINT, 4 CYL ENGINE, RADIATOR, RHINO LINER IN TUB. ALL RECENTLY REDONE. $5000 OR BEST OFFER. CALL TOM AT 505-301-5583 (CELL)”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/2198349803.html
The top sure looks nice.
“Vin: 5754895324. LISTING OUR HARD TO FIND 1966 JEEP WILLYS, V-6, 3SPEED, 4X4, SNOW BLADE EQUIPPED JEEP… STK#1091..MILEAGE, UNKNOWN… IT’S BEEN OUR PLOW JEEP FOR THE LAST 3 WINTERS…STARTS EVERY TIME, ONLY SELLING TO SWITCH TO A F-150 PLOW TRUCK-SHOP RUNNER..IT’S BASIC, BUT RELIABLE…. THIS IS A CASH PRICE ONLY, NO FINANCING AVAILABLE….COME SEE IT WHILE IT LASTS… SOLD 100% AS IS…NO EXCEPTIONS…CLEAN TITLE.. OUR PRICES ARE SIMPLE, NO EXTRA DEALER FEES…PLUS SALES TAX..”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/ctd/2195601473.html
UPDATE: Was $2750. **SOLD**
(11/20/2010) “This 53 Willy’s has been in the family for over 30 years with original 4 cylinder engine and 3 speed transmission and overdrive. Only needs the master brake cylinder and air cleaner.”
UPDATE: Was $7500. **SOLD**
(12/15/2010) Looks nice. Strangely, this doesn’t have a tailgate or a fuel inlet, but it does appear to have drain holes at the step. So, I’m not sure what this body is.
“1948 Willys Jeep, totally restored. Red with white Bestop. Runs very well and 4 wheel drive works. cash only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
This is interesting. The seller says this is an unrestored M-38 in great condition. If accurate, this might be an unusual find if you want a M-38.
“Up for sale is a 1952 Willys M38 Army jeep. Looks and runs good. Tires are new. No rust however certain parts are pitted. Willys flathead 4cyl engine original to the jeep, T90 trans, 4wd. This is a rare untouched, unrestored find. It came straight from the fire dept and runs very good. Shifts fine, Steers tight, stops as it should and does not leak any oil. It has been converted to 12 volt by the fire dept and has never been modified or in civilian hands untill recently. I have the original gov. release form. This jeep also has the original spring seat cushions.
the last photo is a picture of my yard, if you buy and pay you will recieve. Local pickup only however I can help with shipping to 48 states and overseas.”
Chet contacted me today, telling me about the restoration he recently completed on his 1965 CJ-3B that was once owned by his Grandfather. He clearly suffers from the Willy’s sickness, as he’s got the restoration bug again and is thinking Surrey this time (but don’t tell his wife just yet). His CJ-3B is evidence that any project he tackles will benefit from his good work. You can read all about his restoration at the CJ-3B Page. (Make sure to read about the bottle opener.)
