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Not bad for a parts jeep or fun jeep for $500. It looks like most everything is there.
“47 willys engine is out. I have engine the block has several cracks in it. No title. Frame is solid.”
I don’t know when or where it came from, but at some point my parents obtained a book simply titled “The Jeep“. It was mostly a picture book, which as a young kid was perfectly fine with me. I open and looked through it many, many times. Ok, I still open it ….
However, it wasn’t just a book with a few pics of jeeps you see everyday. Instead, it’s a slim book full of a wide range of pictures. Of course, there’s the standard bantam, mb, seep, gpw, etc. But, there’s also, for example, 3 images of the Willys/Nuffied modified airborne jeep, seen to the right (though not from the book — it’s from a russian site — the book images of the Willys/Nuffield are at the bottom of this post).
I bring this up, as I ran across a copy of the book at the Boise Library today. So, I snapped a few images of the pictures with my digital camera (hence the poor quality – purchase the book to see them sharply) and will post a some of them.
I haven’t asked for permission to post them (I TRIED to, but can’t find the contact info for them), so I’ll add this pitch for the book. This book is a must for any jeep nut. While it’s a fairly small book with only 64 pages, the collectors prices (at amazon) were hovering around $45. It’s a perfect size for your kids. The organization responsible for publishing the book is the Olyslager Foundation (link?), which has published a number of other cool books listed at the Open Library Project.
Now for some cool, but poor quality pics to wet your appetite…
One of my favorite sections of the book show how quickly a crate jeep can be put together. The book documents this particular group only took 3 minutes and 31 seconds to put it togther.
Check out the rest of the pics …..
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“I purchased this Jeep out of a collection years ago. The first few summers I drove it back and forth to work. Top off, and windsheild frame down !!! The Jeep was restored in 1997. 11 years now. It was a Nebraska Jeep.. The motor and driveline was rebuilt. Axles and brakes gone thru. New brake lines. New exhaust. The list goes on and on. seats were recovered, new top, Wheels powdercoated, New gauges and switchs.The jeep has a nice new style fuse box with new wiring from front to rear. One receipt I have from the restoration totals $3,800.00 alone ….”
The ad says 1947, but the body in the pics looks like an MB or GPW. Apparently there are two jeeps and extra parts.
“2 Jeeps (military) great for hunting or restoration project, one running and the other used for parts. Also extra parts – grill, fenders, 2 extra blocks. Asking $3500 but can be flexible. Call 903-498-7089 for more information.”
UPDATE: Still Available
This looks like a well modified jeep. Of course, I’m partial to the rims.
“1947 Willys CJ2A fresh small block Chevy 350, 3 speed auto, 44 in rear w/locker, 30 in front, 4 core radiator w/2 electric fans, off-road carb kit, power steering w/tilt and Jeep steering wheel, power brakes w/discs in front, 2 new BFG muds, Jeep seats front & rear, full roll cage, spare tire mount, winch plate, good glass, comes w/spare tires & wheels and a few miscellaneous spare parts. ”
I’m not sure if this is a PNW legal racer or not. It may just be a sand/mud buggy. I can’t tell for sure, but I suspect the body is fiberglass, probably a bobcat body, as the rim around the back looks wider than a standard body. I am wondering why they dont’ have a front bumper on the thing. There about $800 is tires alone, if in decent shape.
“i have a 41 flat fender willys jeep it has a 350 and a 700r tranny and a narowed toyota rearend and five point harrnesses it comes with a set of 31” paddles and a wheelie bar askin 3500 or trade for something 4×4 and of equal value.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
“80% original 1948 CJ2A Farm Jeep. Built for trail riding. Low mileage, good running Buick v-6 231 adapted to stock tranny trans-case. Axles have 5:38 gears and the front end has been updated with 11″ brakes. Rear end is lincoln locked. Full roll cage w/pads for safety. Body is in very good condition for the year, but has a little rust. Dual exhaust, newer covered seats, no rear seat. Has PTO output on tranny with shifter. Working heater(rare). 33″ mud tires. Jeep runs and drives good. I have it registered for the street as an antique til 2013. Needs brake lights wired and brakes bled, but stops fine. Jeep is exempt from inspection because it is registered as antique. I have to many Jeeps, not enough time! … I’ll post pic tomorrow. Thanks,”
It appears the front end is slightly f&*$ed up. I’m pretty sure those front wheels should be going the same direction. If you have a front end, this one might be worth snatching up as the seller sounds like they might be will to deal to get rid of it. Maybe it’s just a broken tierod? It appears that might even be a terra tire on the front left.
“I’m selling a 55 Willys. I bought it for 1200 I don’t have the time or the money to fix it. I need to sell fast. any question please call me 360-318-5755 1200 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3300
“Classic 1946 Willys Jeep. Runs and Looks Good. $3300.00 Call Bryan for details”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2995.
I’ve never seen pics of this jeep kit for the volkswagen. I’ve only seen ads for two other vw jeeps, both didnt’ have pics. An interesting collectors vehicle.
“WILLYS CJ3A-Hadley Veep Kit from Costa Mesa, Cal. 1980 with 1971 Beetle Drivetrain, Flat Fenders, Low Hood, Rides Great and Handles like a Go Kart with New Disc Brakes/System, American Racing Wheels Professionally Polished, New Fulda 195/60/15 Radial Tires,KYB-GR2-Shocks,New Front Axle- Adjustable, New Ball Joints,Tie-Rods…”