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Mike’s in the Illinois area. He’s looking for a T-98 Tranny for his CJ-2A with a F-head. Drop him a note if you have or know of one at mikester51@comcast.net.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
This doesn’t look too bad.
“1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A. No engine, No title. $1,000 firm. As is, where is. Coolidge AZ”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $1000
This is part of an estate sale. The price will be lowered in about 3 weeks.
“I am clearing out my dad’s estate and have for sale one ‘53 Willys Jeep Wagon. This is original. No engine changes or aftermarket changes. I mean original as in 6 volt and generator charger. Jeep has 81,050 miles, never really a daily driver. Used mainly for fishing, hunting and then snowplowing my dad’s neighbor’s driveways after my dad retired to the country. Not too much time spent on salted roads. Engine was rebuilt years ago by a professional mechanic (my dad). Machine work was done by Hatch Grinding. They milled the head and balanced the crankshaft to the rods and pistons. The F head engine runs well. The rust on tailgate is lower than I’ve seen on wagons of this age. Also has the original wood guides on the floor. Brakes don’t work right now. We have not been able to remove the master cylinder cap yet. We soaked it in WD 40 and will try again in a few days. Now for the minuses, which I feel are lower than you’ll find on other old wagons. The needs are right fender (bad dents), front bumper, grill needs to be chromed. Glass in some windows is bad. Has extra glass but could be just as bad. And, of course, as any project wagon needing restoring, a complete interior redo. Body is solid with low rust, just a couple of holes, with 1 pin hole under driver’s floor. Jeep comes with extra seats and wheels. A little work and you can drive this while you restore. I can provide 15 high resolution photos to serious inquiries. We must communicate by phone first. Starting this out at $1000. I have 3 months to sell and will lower price in about 3 weeks if not sold. Snow plow parts to be removed unless you want to buy a snow plow also”
Dan found this unusual flattie. The price isn’t bad and the blending process seems to have been done pretty well.
“selling a 40 willies jeep body on a 1990 blazer chassis. this thing is alot of fun great for camping, wheelin, work wagon or what ever. runs real well has 4.3 v6 auto trans. hi and low 4×4 32 inch bfg kwa (brand new tires) willing to let go for cheap have lots invested. 2000 dollars or a running samurai gets it.contact me 208 691 2675”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1648761613.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. Here’s one in the wild.
You don’t see these everyday.
“Up for auction is a really cute little single-seat, cedar squirrel feeder fashioned after a 1942 Willys Jeep used during WW II. It’s fun to watch the squirrels sit in the driver’s seat and eat. And the best thing about this Jeep is it runs on corn cobs, so you won’t go broke at the pump! We have the one pictured outside our window and the squirrels just love it.
The feeder is loosely fashioned after a photo of a 1942 Willys my 11-year-old son and I came across. We thought it would be fun to turn the photo into a feeder. So, we drew it out, cut it out, and (after a few redesigns) had us one of the more unique squirrel feeders on EBay. These feeders have quickly become one of our biggest sellers.”
UPDATE: Still available. More Pics.
(9/14/09) Three ‘small bugs’ with this, according to the seller.
“This Jeep is ready to tear it up and built to take it. It started as a full body restoration project. Powered by a Buick V-6. Chevy sm420 4 speed tranny with hydraulic clutch. Dana 20 tranfer case, 1983 Toyota diffs. Front has disc brakes and all new bearings, seals, gaskets, 529 gears, ARB air locker with high steer kit. Rear has spool and 529 as well. Full roll cage. Chevy power steering and gear box. Warn 8274 standup winch. Half cab top with rear window. All sitting on a set of 38.5 super swamper boggers with a matching spare. The tires have 95% tread and are grooved and siped for max traction. Rancho rs 5000 shocks. The body is solid and has no rust. All new fuel and brake lines. There are 3 small bugs. The exhaust neads some tlc.The fuel tank and steering gear box each have a small leak. I have a spare gear box and lots of other parts. I also have a complete extra motor that has 300 miles with a bad rod bearing. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE. 360-870-4116”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/1648696760.html
Strangely, I’ve never experience anything in my jeep like these drivers did …. (I think these are both images from Life Magazine, too — I will have to double check this)
About a week ago I was looking through some images and noticed a couple jeeps with unusual paint jobs across the windshields. It turns out these were jeeps associated with the Constabulary Force in Europe. (I believe these differ from the ‘white mice‘ MPs)
Here’s an excerpt about the Constabulary Force from the history of the 2nd Constabulary Regiment, “The District Constabularies were regarded as an interim force during the time USFET [United States Forces European Theater] was submitting plans for a more extensive organization.
The Theater plan of organization proposed a Zone Constabulary composed of three Brigade Headquarters at the German Land or state level, each to include an Air Reconnaissance Squadron and varying numbers of Cavalry Groups; twelve Constabulary Group Headquarters; forty-eight Squadrons with 192 mechanized recon troops, 48 tank companies, and 48 Headquarter and Service troops. The total strength was to approximate 38,000 troopers.
Paralleling the planning and development of the United States Constabulary from its origin to the operational date of July 1, 1946, was the Mobile Security Control of the U. S. occupied zone (as we have already stated) by the District Constabularies. The Second Cavalry Group was shortly joined by the Sixth and Fifteenth Cavalry Groups to accomplish this.”
Back to the paint schemes, here are several pics with the unusual paint schemes. Unfortunately, I don’t have any color pics and the pics I do have aren’t great ones.
Walter Sanders snapped the 2nd and 3rd images as part of his work for Life Magazine.
Here’s a link to the site with this image:
Here’s a link to the site with this image:
Gerald spotted these. I don’t think I’ve seen this rim style.
“Real (NOT Chinese knockoff) Alcoa forged rims with BFGoodrich 245/75-16 tires. Wheels have under 500 miles run time and are like new. The backsides are not even dirty or brake dusted. Tires are approx. half tread. No centers or lugs. Fit early Ford 1/2 ton trucks and Bronco up to 1996, Jeep CJ/Scrambler/J-series truck and large bolt pattern Dodge trucks. These wheels were special ordered from Alcoa years ago, and the sizes shown are correct as advertised. Each wheel was approx. $300 new. $450 / set including tires”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/1645964532.html
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $750
“1951 JEEP WILLYS CJ3A PROJECT. NEEDS WORK. NOT RUNNING, BUT TURNS OVER , NEEDS FUEL PUMP. EMAIL OR CALL FOR DETAILS, NEED TO GET THE GREAT OLD JEEP OUT OF MY GARAGE TODAY!!!”
