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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
(12/31/09) Here’s another hunting jeep out of Texas.
“runs good, new tires, new battery, body in good shape.”
This looks like a good price on a canvas top. The price on the bows, however, seems a bit high to me, though I haven’t bought bows separate from a top.
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NEW WINTER FULL CAB CANVAS TOP PURCHASED FROM BEACHWOOD CANVAS. MADE TO ACCEPT SIDE CURTAINS, DOOR COVERS (NOT INCLUDED). REAR CURTAIN IS NON REMOVABLE. WILL FIT JEEP/WILLYS/KAISER CJ2A, CJ3A AND CJ3B. OLIVE DRAB IN COLOR. STILL HAS THAT NEW CANVAS SMELL.”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/1544442717.html
One item I often see on older jeeps are cracks, patches and general ugliness along the front 2 feet of the frame rails. Sometimes, patching simply isn’t enough and an amputation/replacement is in order.
Over at Pirate 4×4, there’s some great pics of a rebuild that were posted during 2009. Below are just a few of the many pics posted regarding this surgery. If you want/need to do this to your build, I suggest you visit the site and check it out.
View all the pics and information here. Here are some excerpts:
The Surgeon reports, “The front frame section was kinked I think from an incident with the tow bar hitting the ground at speed. It was like that when John bought it. The frame pointed at the ground and the front shackle lay flat against the front bumper meaning no suspension. I cut the fubared frame off and built a new section and front bumper out of 2×3 box tubing.”
The patient prior to Surgery, a 1947 CJ-2A:
Here’s a closer look at the problem. Note how the frame still trends downward rather than traveling horizontal.
And, a closer look:
The front of the frame has been removed:
In this photo, you can see the new sections, build out of 2″ x 3″ square tubing that I would guess is 1/4″ thick.
And here’s another view:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer
As usual, the folks at the Israeli Bureau of eWillys have spotted another unusual vehicle. I *think* this is a combination of a CJ-3A body, willys truck/wagon fenders/windshield, a cj-3a hood and grille, and some creativity. But I could be wrong….
“Selling Willys jeep. Doesn’t run. Has a straight flat six cylinder motor. Comes with 4×4 rear PTO wench and welder generator. Frame is in good condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
“The motor runs strong with new electrical, and it only needs a rear drive shaft It is a (Project car) buyer picks up.. 450 obo the motor is a ford 240 with a holley two barrel carb.”
UPDATE: This was listed for $800. Read the comment for an update.
Clean out the fuel line and replace the fuel pump and you might have a running CJ-5 for under $1000.
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Willy’s CJ5, 4 cyl, 3 speed. Has fuel problems, does not run. Needs work, a good project Jeep. Has clear title. ”
UPDATE: The price dropped to $600
(10/12/09) I think I saw this in the Road Warrior Movie, lol. And yeah, it has no brakes, but, seriously, would you really be worried about hitting a tree in this?
“1954 JEEP WILLY’S, RUNS NICE, 4X4, M/T, NO BRAKES!!! HAS RUST AND A BUNCH OF HOME MADE WELDS ALL OVER BODY NEED ALOT OF WORK MAKE OFFER!!!”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/1543607693.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500
Here’s an unusual wagon with some peeling paint.
“Strong running 1960 Willys 4×4. 350 engine is not the original. 4×4 is working. Straight body with no rust. Super swamper tires in great condition, nice stereo system with hidden deck. Car alarm, very loud siren. Insides are in good shape also. Please call for more info. Mark @ 775 453-5153. Thank you for looking!”
I like this old CJ. There’s no reserve, so that initial price is a good one for this.
“1960 WILLYS CJ 5 HAS KELLY STEEL HALF CAB, 4CYL “TORNADO ENGINE” ,LOCKING HUBS ,HEAT,ELECTRIC WIPERS RUNS & OPERATES VERY SMOOTHLY, NEW BATTERY ,WAS CONVERTED TO 12V ALTENATOR BRAKES WORK ,WELL FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE GOOD , BODY IS IN GOOD CONDITION SOME SURFACE RUST AND HAS ONE SPOT ON RIGHT REAR QUATER PANEL THAT NEEDS REPAIR (SEE PICTURES) ALL LIGHTS AND HORN WORK TIRES ARE POOR CONDITION IN RUNNING CONDITION OR EXCELLENT CANIDATE FOR VERY LIGHT RESTORATION ,NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR INPLIED , AS IS WHERE IS , BUYER MUST PICK UP NO SHIPPING AVAILABLE”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6200
(09/29/09) This looks well put together. It could probably use an OD if it doesn’t have one.
“I have a 1950 Willys CJ3a. It has a ford 289 V-8, 538 running gears, with a 4 speed top loader tranny, new rebuild, new high performance camshaft, and new heavy duty clutch, new paint, and brand new tiger top. This is a great little jeep, lots of power, lots of fun for the summer. $6200.00 Call steve @ 360-600-4223”