This auction will be held at 3276 Springs Hill Rd Salisbury Pa (At The Springs Shop) on May 4th. The top and rear cover look custom. At first I thought the windshield was a CJ-3A, but the round arms suggest it may have been a modified 2A or military windshield. The jeep appears to included a plow.
Odd Body Research Archives
1946 2A/YJ Chassis Cartersville, GA $3250
The 2A body is atop a YJ chassis.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2370441436495299
“1946 Willy’s on a YJ chassis. 4 cylinder 2.5 5 speed manual 4×4 It has a Clean GA title This a definitely a project but it will still crank up and drive . Open to trades for other vehicles especially if they have manual transmissions / or are classics”
CJ-5-Truck Cromwell, CT $1600
Here’s an odd, but hardly looking project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/625566673088155
“Nice older Jeep project 4×4 works has a 6 cylinder engine with manual transmission, needs work on the brakes, new battery, tune up, you must bring a trailer, you cannot drive it home, dump body works, come use it for hauling wood.”
1947 CJ-2A Brillion, WI $9000
UPDATE: This rig has undergone some updates. See the pics from 2022 at the bottom of the post.
(11/23/2021) Unusual build.
https://appleton.craigslist.org/bar/d/brillion-47-willys-jeep-wrangler-9000/7733103606.html
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Photos from 2022 listing: Continue reading
JeepRod Concho, AZ $6500
Here’s an unusual build. The off-center headlights mess with me.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/concho-custom-built-rat-rod/7737127410.html
“I have a custom rat rod for sale. Asking $6,500 OBO. Would prefer cash, but open to trades; tractor, skid steer, truck, let me know what you have. The guy I got it from said it was custom built by a guy who worked as a machinist/welder at the Mines in Bagdad Arizona so he had full access to the metal shop there.
1947 Willys Tub Body
Custom Steel Frame and Tube Steel Body
Front and Rear Airbags with onboard air tank
Aircraft Aluminum Seats
Custom Front Axle with Chevy K5 Blazer Spindles
Drivetrain and all electrical parts from 1988 Ford F150
Ford 300ci Inline Six Cylinder
5 Speed Ford Manual Transmission
Ford Rear End”
1953 CJ-3A New River, AZ $20,000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $20,000.
Diamond plate is used extensively in this build. This has a government plate from the Navy.
https://www.jeepwillysforsale.com/1953-jeep-cj3a-frame-off-restoration-in-phoenix-az/
“ecently frame off build
Original Tub with Navy Plates
Full roller Chevy 350 1400 miles
Hydroboost from Chevy 2500 PU for Power Steering and Brakes
Built 700R4 Transmission 1400 miles
Rebuilt axles from 1986 CJ7, Front and Rear Lockers, 1 piece axle shafts, 29 Spline, 456 gears
Front disc brakes
Rebuilt Twin Stick Dana 300 Transfer Case
Roll Cage
New Bucket Seats with 4 Point Harness
16 Gallon Fuel Cell
New 33×12.50 Super Swamper Tires”
1977 Stretched CJ-5 Middletown, OH $12,500
Here’s a modified CJ-5 that’s sometimes used as a hearse.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/401097662871427/
“A heavily modified CJ5 ,, extended about 5’ ,, fully done and ready for use as a hearse , or a pickup. 4.2 engine, 3 speed stick , 4 wheel drive, lock out hubs ,, several new parts”
1952? CJ-5 With Bed Sedro Woolley, WA No Price
This doesn’t run at the moment. It seems worth a look. Thanks to Blaine for spotting it.
https://skagit.craigslist.org/bar/d/clearlake-1952-jeep/7728417166.html
“1952 jeep 4×4 good body no rust, not running at this time.
has electrical issues. 4 cyl.”
1963 CJ-5 Six-Wheel Menifee, CA $5000
Mike shared this modified CJ-5 with six wheels. I can’t tell if both rear axles are setup to drive or not.
https://willysforsale.com/ads/63-cj-5-custom-modified/
“Customized 6wheels brand new 33×12.5×15 tires and rims Duantless V6
Auto trans engine runs new carb custom metal fabrication ready for new life I don’t have time sad to let go lots of hours close to finish but won’t be able too, everything is here needs rear mods finished by a gear head and new attitude to complete custom custom have Title.”
1952? M-38A1 Miranda, CA $2200
I can’t tell if the year is correct, but this is one odd build.
https://humboldt.craigslist.org/pts/d/miranda-1952-jeep-willys-army-jeep-m38/7709293496.html
“1952 military willys jeep m38 a1, it’s been modified at one time we think it may have been a movie car by the way its done but its neat. I have good spare engine comes with, original one that’s in it sat to long n needs work but I’m sure its probably fixable too. It’s fresh out of a barn, no rust or rot but it’s def been worked. $2200 obo.”
1951 Truck Round Top, NY $2875
Sometimes a body is more trouble than its worth. It runs and drives find without one.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/976519360293177
“1951 Willys truck /Custom 4 speed Runs great , 4 w/d high/ low Rebuilt f 4 134 engine. newly rebuilt starter. Comes w/ a plow Would make an Xcellent plow vehicle or farm.”
1952 Modified Truck Flanders, NJ $25,000
Here’s an unusual build.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/605328924848200
“1952 Jeep Willys, 350ci Chevy small block with automatic transmission, 2-4 barrel carburetors, Completely Done, Ready to Run.”
1960 CJ-5 Massillon, OH $9500
UPDATE: Still Available. Will notes that the CJ-5 body is sitting on an FC-150 wide-track chassis. This unusual CJ-5 looks widened..
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/851596403378646
“Rare find – Custom 1960 Willy’s FC-150 Jeep 4X4. 289 Motor. 3 Speed Manual Shift. Diamond plate floor. ****mileage not known **** No holds. Pickup in Jackson Township.”
Year? Truck Boise, ID $55,000
Mike shared this modified truck with some nicely done work.
https://willysforsale.com/ads/willys-pickup-custom/
“Custom pickup, built LS 5.3 motor,4l60e trans, air conditioning, electric windows, Custom fleetside bed, Custom chassis with independent frt suspension, narrowed rear-end with coilovers.”
1955 Truck El Campo, TX $8000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.
(12/10/2023) This is an interesting build, but the pics don’t show all the aspects. It’s possibly now a convertible (or just soft top) and has a tower blind attached to the bed.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1412983369570905
“It’s a 1955 Willis jeep , 4wd ,motor is a 226 super hurricane , 80,128 miles on it. Comes with high rack, feeder, and winch. Also have another extra motor for it. Must pick up.”
Year? Flattie Tillamook, OR $5000
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/14/2023) Doesn’t run. Listed as a 1942, the grille and hood are civilian.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/666269174974684
“1942 agra jeep tow truck, PTO winch system. It’s been sitting long time doesn’t run fully welded cab with doors tow hitch.  I have the tow bar for the back for the tow truck part. No I will not trade.”
Various Photos
- Blaine shared this photo of a Bell Telephone engineer working in Europe during WWII.
- Blaine also shared these links for the teardrop Mustang, developed in the late 1940s. While many of us have seen these pics, what I didn’t realize was that the Mustang utilized some jeep steering parts. As this MotorBiscuit article notes, “McCarty wanted to build his car with existing components adapted to his unique vision. He decided that the steering from a Willys Jeep, a Continental or Hercules engine, and Spicer rear axles would be the basis for his car.”
- This photo of a customized GPA was posted to g503 by Morihisa Ochi:
- Grant Howe shared images of his customized jeep on Facebook, built for bird hunting:
1994? Flattie Shawnee, KS $22,000
Here’s an unusual build.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3408199159443713
“1994 willys fully restored with Toyota c3  turbo  engine With NON HIGHWAY TITlE!!!!!! shipping on me anywhere in the USA”
1952 Custom Wagon Fortuna, CA $14,500
UPDATE: As far as I know, this was last listed in 2014.
(04/12/2013) It reminds me of the San Juan Scenic Jeep Tour wagons.
“Willys 2 door wagon converted to Surry. 4cyl. F engine 4×4 converted to12v. 3 speed overdrive new tires needs nothing. Also comes with rear enclosure for back that matches top. Very fun always garaged. Price is O.B.O. will accept best cash offer. if its posted its for sake no b.s. no tirekickers”
1950? CJ-3A? Thermopolis, WY **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This has a 2A body, so the date and model may be incorrect. The wagon/truck/jeepster front clip fits pretty well.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1504342560355252
“1950 CJ 3A Buick V6, has manual trans with 2 stick transfer case Asking $2,500 Has clear title”
1946 CJ-2A Nashville, TN $3000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
(08/19/2023) Tom shared this CJ-2A with some type of sedan or truck top. If the grille is original, this is likely a 1947 or later model.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/310828624742465
“Willys Jeep. New brakes, master cylinder and entire brakes. Wheels blasted and painted and new tires and tubes. New seats with original frames. This Jeep has a PTO but needs the shaft. Runs and drives good but motor could use a rebuild. New gas tank and lines the body is rough but could be used depending on what you plan to do with the Jeep. Battery does NOT come wit it. Great to restore or just continue to use as is. The cab was added from an old truck many years ago and it works pretty good. This is your chance to own a classic Willys.”
1958 FC-170 Camper Moscow, ID $15,000
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/17/2023) TJ shared this custom camper FC-170. The inside looks in pretty good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/368375788854901
or https://pullman.craigslist.org/cto/d/moscow-1958-willys-jeep-fc-170/7677156253.html
“1958 Willy’s Jeep FC 170 1958 custom made aluminum camper 1968 302 out of a Mustang, runs Borg Warner 90 3 speed, rebuilt Spicer Dana 20 transfer case- spicer yokes Dana 53 rear end Dana 44 front end Replaced brakes-, power brakes Body is in good shape given it’s age Camper was custom made in Seattle in 1958 Princess 3 burner stove/ propane works Krefft refrig dual feed works on shore power not sure about propane Custom cabinets, new cushions 12 volt and 120 volt lights The Jeep runs and drives but best to transfer on a trailer which I can drive on for you”
Custom Jeep Brooksville, FL $1000
Here’s an odd one.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1297866277600228/
“So, this has been in my family for quite a while. Believe my great grandpa ‘created’ this back in the 80’s and would mainly use it as a hunting vehicle. To my understanding mostly all the exterior is fiberglass, cab space is mainly sheet metal, engine and chassis are from an old jeep (willys jeep or jeep CJ) sometime in the 1940’s-60’s. Price is OBO, if you think you have any info on the chassis and engine based on the pictures let me know, I would like to learn more about it myself. Have the cylinder head and other parts but are in kind of rough shape as you could assume”
1978 CJ-5 Spokane, WA $5900
This CJ-5 was modified to dig post holes.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1015076379624158
“This is a highly modified Jeep designed to dig post holes. It’s a 78 CJ5, in running order and comes with a 6″, 9″, and 12″ auger. I think it can dig as deep as 6′. The best part about this design for digging holes, is the passenger seat faces backwards and has all the controls for driving.”
1950? CJ-3A Rathdrum, ID $2800
I feel like we’ve seen a jeep with a similar top that is or was for sale.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/697927085170328
“CJ3a project vehicle. It is very complete and fairly straight. Minimal rust. Has pto winch on it. Not running, NO TITLE!”