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Supposed to have a rear PTO, but I don’t see it on the back? It’s got an L-head rather than an f-head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/554898255248464/
“54 Willy’s CJ 3b, 4 cup flathead engine. Less then 50 miles on overhaul. New brake pads and master cylinder, new rear leaf springs, has the rare agricultural rims. Has the rear pto”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2700. This was previously listed in Irvine.
(09/16/2019) From the pics, it looks like there was some good work done on this.
“Very cool Willy’s Jeep all original drivetrain does not run. It looks like the cowl and windshield were grafted from a Willy’s wagon, and the steel cab is all one piece. Probably not a prototype vehicle or a relative to the CJ4, but a cool “missing link” CJ2a built with awesome craftsmanship 40+ years ago. Possibly a non-US made Jeep wagonette. Suicide doors latch. Great patina. This will be the coolest Jeep at Easter Jeep safari.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.
Ken shared this cool custom utility wagon.
“Custom Willies with manually operated snow plow, dump bed, hydraulic boom lift. Chevy 283 V8 engine. Ready to plow. Cash.”
Thanks to Nic for spotting this one. Apparently this one was available for a short time at $2500. It’s now $6500. Only one pic. Looks like an interesting build.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/roseville-1949-jeep-willy-truck/6989261810.html
“Runs, needs work, 4 cylinder
Low miles, 1 Owner . Three speed on the column”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No price.
This may have a gov plate on the driver’s side dash. The jeep certainly got some unusual, seemingly purpose-driven mods.
“Parting out a willys cj3b lots of good parts . located at willys works jeep parts . ask for Rob.”
Lots of mods on this unusual build.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/larkspur-1954-willys-wagon-for-sale/6957916136.html
“I purchased this car in the late 1960,s. It’s been a project over the last 50 years. There is over $40k invested. Many new parts are installed & included. The Willys runs and the engine is strong. I have original Pink Slip for origional Willys, but wagon is a make up of many different cars.
It is has been chopped 8 inches, has shaved doors, has frenched tail lights, grill has been flipped, front fenders filled to change look, rear wheel wells have had front fender trims welded to body. The body has been professionally welded to the frame. Bodywork professionally repaired.
The Willys sits on a 1986 Buick Regal frame. The donor drive train is a 1990+/- Camaro IROC with 63,000 miles. The motor is a 305 IROC motor with a mild cam with many custom parts added. The transmission from the same car and is a 700R . Many new parts added to the engine & suspension.
• Custom Shop Auto Meter gages
• K-Source VSS back up camera kit with flush camera
• B&M council mega shifter
• New front Willys badge
• New brakes, rotors, calipers, drop spinals
• Rear drum brakes converted to disks
• 7” dual chrome booster
• Sway bars, bushings
• High AMP 220 alternator and belt tensioner
• Polished aluminum water pump
• Polished aluminum finned oil pan
• Polished aluminum finned transmission pan
• Speedway polished finned aluminum valve covers
• Speedway hugger ceramic headers with professional installed dual exhaust
• Demon 600 to 700CF carburetor
• New midrise aluminum intake
• MSD Billet 8365 CB Pro Built with Accel pro sleeve large plus wires
• Kerr Plating in Phoenix did $1,300 of plating to special interior and exterior parts.
• T/A Performance Lo Profile differential plate
• Yogis hose kit
• New wiring harness
• Vintage Slim line under dash heater and AC
• Vintage condenser and hose kit
• Kenwood stereo, JBL speakers, JBL speaker grills
• Rock Valley bumpers from a 1934 Ford for front and rear
• Pop Works window kit
• Pop Works auto locks
• 2004 Mini Copper interior front and back seats”
This has a WWII frame. Has a lot of mods.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/d/everett-1945-willys-mb-ford-gpw-jeep/6977393685.html
“Titled as a 1945 Ford GPW. 300.00 minus wheels”
This is an unusual project. Maybe it’s a swamp rig?
https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/d/fort-lauderdale-jeep-willys-1953/6968641698.html
“I HAVE A 1953 JEEP WILLYS READY TO WORK OR PROJECT HAVE NO TIME TO DO THE PROJECT WITH IT AND I HAVE THE SHAFT NO TIME TO PUT IT ON
BUT YOU HAVE TO SEE IT IF YOU KNOW ABOUT JEEP WILLYS
ENGINE CLEAN AND START ONE TURN TRANSMISSION PERFECT 3 SPEED GOOD TIRES
4 CYLINDERS”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750. Now listed here.
This highly modified MB has been floating around Facebook a few days. Listed as a 1941, it appears to be an MB of some vintage. Someone invested quite a bit of time with the mods, especially the door and top system. The fenders and bumper look to me like parts form a Philippine Jeepney.
“Selling a rare 41 Willy’s coupe been in storage years ! Solid orig engine n drive train not Running suicide doors 4X4 great project to restore ! Missing seats”
I’m not sure on the price, but there’s been quite a bit of customization to the CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/468691937023881/
“Jeep año 48 verde y gris bicapas todo nuevo,motor 03 lada a 79 caja 5ta listo para pasear,al negociar si aparese interesado él precio cambiaria.llamar a los numeros [hidden information]..59096470…76444333”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500.
If you are looking for something different, this might fit the bill. It’s a custom body on a 1962 wagon chassis.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/383433208981693/
“1962 willys station wagon frame. handmade body 225 dauntless oddfire rebuilt engine 4 wheel drive with hubs, 3 speed with warn overdrive front disk brakes everything new or rebuilt runs down the road fine or would be a great storefront addition open to offers”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
This appears to be a DJ-3A with the slanted opening. I wonder how much weight that wood adds. The rear fuel inlet is not longer in the back, so I wonder how you fill it with fuel (maybe it’s just sitting in the rear?).
“1960 Custom Willy’s JEEP. Multiple award winner and one of a kind. You will never see another like it at any car show. Body panels covered in wood and done with great care by a master wood worker. Custom interior with lots of wood trim. New lay down windshield.
Original engine (4-cylinder willy’s), column shift transmission, 2 wheel drive, new brakes including master cylinder and wheel cylinders, good tires, dolphin gauges, runs and drives. Clear TX title, antique plates can be issued from the state.”
Something unusual is afoot with this oddity. It might be a truck that’s been placed on a CJ chassis. Note how the doors have been cut.
https://nmi.craigslist.org/pts/d/cheboygan-1957-willys-jeep-for-parts/6944886401.html
“1957 Willys jeep truck, back cut short, complete. Drive. Train still intack. It has the Willys Hurricane. 6 cylinder engine, should run with some work, if interested.”
This Canadian jeep has some unusual modifications. The image was featured at https://captainstevens.com/military/mv/mvmarkings/, which takes a look at Canadian Military Vehicle marketings.
Photo Credit: http://Captainstevens.com W-LU GOC_4th Canadian Armoured Division (Canadian Army PA211629_jpeg) This appears to the the same jeep as in the colour photo above, just after it was customized for the General Officer Commanding 4 Canadian Armoured Division. They added roof, doors, flag staff and light and extension on rear of vehicle. It is carrying at least one wireless set.
It’s believed that this is the front of the above jeep. As you can see, a rounded topper has been added to the windshield. It appears to be a nice bit of work. The windshield has also been converted into a vertical windshield.
Photo Credit: Major-General Worthington in the 4th Armoured Division GOC’s jeep Late 1943 or January 1944 L&AC
Chuck shared this customized and stretched truck. It’s expensive, but it would be even more expensive if you had to build it your self.
http://nfiempire.v12soft.com/cars/12030894
This 1955 Jeep Willys Truck is a ONE OF A KIND, you will NEVER find one like this again. This beauty was completely CUSTOM BUILT! The truck combines the iconic look of the Willys with modern touches of the 1999 GMC 3500.
The frame of the truck is from a 1999 GMC Silverado 3500 dually. The body of the Willys was elongated to fit the Dually frame, with all original Willys parts. The interior was completely restore with Buick Rivieria front seats, and custom built bench seats in the rear.
This truck was built, to tow like a 3500 and daily drive like a GMC. You won’t believe how smooth the ride is!
This build took over 1.5 years and involved over $110,000 invested.
Features:
– Garage Kept
– Never seen snow or rain
– Complete Custom Build
– 454 V8 Engine
– Custom Paint
– Buick Riviera Front Seats
– Custom Built Bench Seats in the Rear
– 1999 GMC Silverado 3500 Dually Frame
– Dash is from the 1999 GMC
– Power Steering
– AC
– Heat
– Tow Package
– Tow Brake
– AM/FM”
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This photo was posted by George Manousakis on the FB G503 group page. It’s got some style of its own. I wish there were more pics of it.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Tom spotted this oddity. Even for parts alone, this looks to be a good price.
“I have for sale a 1973 Jeep CJ-5. It has a 304 v8 with a manual transmission. 4×4 works great. New radiator. Stsrts right up every time. Started fixing It up a little just dont need it anymore. Fun farm jeep. No title. Strictly for offroad use. Make me an offer”
It’s ready for some cruising.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/central-city-1946-willys-cj2a-roadster/6919311443.html
“Thanks for looking. Please read full ad. Text is best.
1946 Willys Hot Rod Roadster Pickup. Runs and drives great. Very fast quality build. 383 Built 425hp, B&M turbo 350 tranny with 3500 stall converter, Art Car – Winter’s shifter, Edelbrock Performance A356 aluminum cylinder heads, custom chassis & suspension, big cam, disk brakes, brand new, new wiring, too much to list, built right.
Great patina. Period correct vintage wheels, No rust other than front fender supports which you can get on ebay for $22.
I did not build this Jeep but it is done right with lots of high end parts.
Cockpit is tight but seats could be moved back and down.
Willy’s, Jeep, Rat Rod, Hot Rod, Drag Race, high performance, Lots Invested, Not a project, Convertible, Priced to get it gone!
Clean Colorado Title in my name.
If it is still on Craigslist it is still available.
I will negotiate ONLY if you have cash in hand looking at the truck” Continue reading
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Thanks to Roger Martin for sharing this unusual vehicle. The buy-it-now price on this highly modified GPW/truck is $14,995. I’m not clear how the seller arrived at the price, but the vehicle itself is a whimsical item that seems to need some work.
“This is a very special vehicle I found a few months ago that came from a ranch in eastern Montana. Perhaps some handy rancher wanted a Jeep pickup before Jeep ever offered one. Perhaps he could not afford or justify the cost of one and decided to build one from a WW II Jeep, an extra WW II Jeep frame, an early Dodge pickup cab and the front of an as of yet unknown early steel pickup box.
This truck appears to have a chassis made out of a pair of WW II Jeep chassis that were cut off and butt welded together in the center to make a chassis that has a wheelbase just over 2 feet longer at 105-1/2”. That is 25-1/2″ longer than the stock WW II Jeep chassis that has an 80″ wheelbase. Someone then added a cab from a 1933 to early 1935 Dodge pickup or 1-1/2 ton truck so they would have some weather protection from the sometimes wild weather here in Montana.
What really impressed me about this truck the moment I first saw it is the amount of work some reasonably skilled craftsman went to to build a 4 wheel drive pickup out a tiny WW II Jeep. I have seen literally hundreds of WW II and later Jeeps in my life so far that have had cabs added to the original Jeep body but I have never seen one that had a pickup or truck cab installed on it like this truck has. Add to that the fact that the cab on this truck has the very attrractive backward opening “suicide” doors from the early 1930’s and one has a very special vehicle.
Not only was a completely different cab installed on this “stretched” Jeep chassis, but that cab was subjected to some very interesting modifications. The most obvious modification is the very special rounded cowl that adapted the cowl of the Dodge cab to the back of the flat Jeep cowl right bvehind the Jeep hood. I am very sure that that cowl adapter was not hand formed but I have not yet figured out what that specially formed piece of sheet metal may have been used on originally.
Please also notice the very significant fact that the as of yet unknown Jeep builder adapted a “V” windshield to the front of the Dodge cab that originally came with a flat whidshield. I have yet to figure out what vehicle that “V” windshield originally came in. Please help me here if you possibly can. Another modification to the Dodge truck cab would be the fact that it has a steel insert in the top of the roof rather than the original fabric roof that it came with when new. I have seen hundreds of Model A Ford and other similar vehicles from the 20’s and 30’s that had similar steel roofs installed when the original fabrick roofs went bad.
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UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/17/2019) A 3B hood has been added to the 2A and a funky grille mod was installed to make it work. This looks to have a rare aluminum Worman hardtop.
https://montana.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-jeep-cj2a-1946/6908876078.html
“1946 CJ2A Willys Jeep. Good running order. Has Studebaker Champion 6 cyl. flat head engine and full metal cab. Also have spare transmission and transfer case.”
Here’s an odd one..
https://tucson.craigslist.org/pts/d/vail-1942-willeys-army-jeep/6887556898.html
“One of those super projects I never got to. Moving out of country and getting rid of all worldly possessions. Help finance my journey to enlightenment. Complete jeep but rear half body modified. Drivetrain complete, chassis has rust and 4 cylinder engine turns free two years ago. It is a valuable resource for parts when restoring another similar jeep. Take time and part out part out making $$$. Lost interest when I realized it would be half the value when done because not stock. Make me an offer I can’t refuse. Hint: north of $500. Paid $1500 to transport from NY. Contact for additional info”
The writing on this photo indicates this jeep with a wood top was located in Europe. It was odd enough I thought I’d buy the photo, which was on eBay.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $25,900.
(03/12/2017) Cool build. It’s by far the nicest “Tender” build I’ve seen.
For most of us the classic car world is about standing out with some attitude, and it doesn’t get more custom or unique than this. After all a 1950 Willys Jeep Pickup is already going to draw a crowd, but when it has been fully custom built with a new V8, overdrive transmission, upgraded suspension, custom interior, A/C, and much more, then you will always be the coolest custom everywhere you go.
The handsome, upright body says Jeep as loudly as any CJ, and it’s a familiar face the world over. But this icon is also instantly recognizable as a fully built classic. After all, a rare unibody pickup with an extended cab is a cool sight. Plus, it’s the purple and beige gives this nearly 70-year-old steel a healthy dose of modern luster and shine. The gloss does a great job of highlighting all the ribbed details that came in the panel stamping (they were originally for strength, but now just increase the cool factor.) The old and new world styles blend on the brightwork where the grille, trim, and bumpers combine nicely with the 15-inch Boyds alloy wheels and bright exhaust tips. Plus, the rear bed has both form and function with the color-matched tonneau, marine-grade carpet underneath, and bright LED taillights. In total, you can tell someone spent extra time and effort creating this cool Willys.
Maybe this project will interest someone.
https://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/d/clay-willys-jeep-cj2a-project/6889912340.html
“CJ2A custom frame, boxed, sandblasted and in primer. Gear box moved forward, radiator repositioned, new springs, gas tank relocated under rear. Custom Stainless box, widened cowl and dash taking offers”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2500.
(11/29/2018) This oddity reminded me of the Willys Sportif prototype (seen at bottom).
Photo before paint:
“This is a Rat Rod, bucket, vintage, or What every you want to call it, this is what it is.
This is a one of a kind never will you see this again.
It was built in 86 so I am to believe but I think it was built earlier as it appears to have pre- mig welder welds that look cool.
This was a full custom job when it was done and someone left it for dead.
This is a 41 Willy’s chassis.
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