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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
“Nice complete Willys been in storage for years. Looks nice, Use for Parts or total Restoration. Sold as is with bill of sale only. ask any questions. Pick up in Anaheim.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3400
(09/21/2010) The price looks good on this stock CJ-3A with a body extender. This will only be available ’til October 6.
“1951 CJ3A WILLYS JEEP, BODY IN GOOD CONDITION, RED, 4 CYL. 3 SPEED, 4WD, THIS WOULD BE GREAT FOR RESTORING SINCE BODY IS IN GOOD CONDITION, OR TO BUILD UP FOR A TRAIL JEEP. I DON’T HAVE TIME TO PLAY WITH THIS JEEP, IT NEEDS A NEW HOME. IT RUNS TWICE A YEAR: WHEN I GET IT OUT OF STORAGE AND WHEN I PUT IT BACK IN. IT HAS SPENT THE LAST 30 YEARS OF ITS LIFE AT 9,400 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL. HAS A TOW BAR, A USEFUL LITTLE PICKUP BED BOLTED ON THE BACK USING THE ORIGINAL WILLYS TAILGATE. IT HAS A NEW GAS TANK, COIL, DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR. IT NEEDS NEW TIRES AND A BATTERY. IF YOU PURCHASE THIS JEEP, YOU WILL NEED TO PUT IT ON A TRAILER OR FLATBED SINCE THE TIRES ARE VERY OLD.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
It runs, drives and appears solid. It needs work of some kind.
“I have for sell a 1944 willys jeep. It has the 4 cyl F head motor not the flat head motor. The jeep runs an drives but needs work, its 66 years old the body is in very good shape an its a MB 44 willys…..”
EVENT: The LRDG Preservation Society will be participating its 2nd biggest event of the year October 2-3 2010 at Prado Dam Park in Chino Hills California. They are one of 85 different re-enactment groups from nearly every time period and culture in history. It is a Military Time Line Event which will feature everything from Roman Legionnaire’s to Viet Nam Re-enactors and many other periods in between.
Kim wrote me last week after seeing drafts of the “Africa SAS” T-shirt I’d like to produce (I am working on refining the shirt design btw). As the membership chairman of the Long Range Desert Group Preservation Society (LRDG), he’s particularly interested in the SAS jeeps and Long Range Desert vehicles. So, he introduced himself and the organization.
The LRDG Preservation Society is a non-profit organization established “to learn as much as possible about the unit, the men in it and the equipment and tactics they used. Then to share that information with all whom wish to learn. To that end this group has built a replica of a classic WWII LRDG truck (1942 Canadian Chevy, right hand drive, India format) and outfitted it with “historically correct” military equipment, gear, provisions, and uniforms. The vehicle was built by Rick Butler in Yreka California from several vintage trucks and parts from around the world. Converting a left hand drive vehicle to right hand drive was one of many challenges.”
The Society has supporters and members throughout the world, including the US, England, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Portugal, South Africa and more.
About the Long Range Desert Group:
During the 1930s, the British developed the idea of creating a motorized guerrilla/recon group in northern Africa to provide intelligence to British Forces. After studying the terrain and needs for such a group, the Brits formed the LRDG, which according to the LRDG website “was very much like a “private army”, formed to meet the particular conditions of desert warfare.” The LRDG was made up of volunteers and, because of this, they could wear beards and were given latitude that regular military soldiers did not have.
Learn more about the LRDG by clicking here and scrolling to the bottom of the page.
I’ve seen them in old pictures, but Kim is the first owner of a Long Range Desert Group S.A.S. Willys to contact me and share pics. Of course, you can’t but help but think of the old Rat Patrol shows when you see these vehicles. After reading through the LRDG.org website, one of the things I’ve learned is that there was plenty of thought, research and recon work that went into the supplies these jeeps and truck would need to carry with them as they sailed long, desolate seas of sand.
Kim writes, “The jeep I bought is mechanically perfect. The previous owner put all his money into the motor, brakes and trans. The body on my jeep needs some help and eventually I will replace the rear and floor sections of the tub as there is some rust. Fortunately, It came to me painted in the proper color and had many extras including a Bagnold sun compass.
As a special addition to this jeep, I re-built a WW2 Italian de-milled M37 machine gun and converted it into a gas gun M.G. simulator. It sounds like a M.G. but no blanks are needed and it can not shoot a projectile. That is mounted on the front cowling. As I have been a machinist and tool maker for 30 years I machined a set of Twin Vickers machine guns out of aluminum for the rear mount. These are strictly dummies with no moving parts.
I did not buy this jeep to be a Trailer Queen. This is a re-enactment jeep and as far as I am concerned it looks like it just got back from Kufra Oasis and that is exactly what I want. My ultimate dream is to have 2 WW2 jeeps. The S.A.S (which is not street legal) and an American OD jeep that is licensed and ready to drive to work.”
And a couple pics of the Twin Vickers Kim made. In this pic, some basic outlines and contours have been created in the aluminum stock.
Here you can see many more details are apparent.
UPDATE: Read the comments, this did go quick.
“Folks, I doubt this one lasts long, though it isn’t “all original”.
“All Original Jeep – 12 Volt System – Tow Bar On Front Bumper”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This might be a good find for someone looking for a solid, restorable CJ-3B.
“4 wheel drive works, lights work (front and rear), and runs good. No tears on seats and no cracks on windshield. Has a few rust spots, but in good condition for its year. Have title. Asking $2500 If interested,”
It’s got some dents and dings, but looks solid.
“This 1960 Willy’s wagon is original!! Runs and drives!! Interior in fair shape- Chrome intact nothing missing!! Asking $2500 (Price Negotiable.) It has some rust to be expected from a SUV of this age. We have several other “whole”Willy’s as parts or to get up and running. Please visit. Parked on SE 60th. corner of SE 60th and SE Harold. call Nathan 503-970-5251 for more info.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1932006741.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was ebay.
HOG spotted this nice looking truck on eBay.
“1947 Willys Pickup Truck , Newely Restored , NO Reserve!!!! This truck is a trophy winner this year!!!! 4×4 mostly original, manual trans, overdrive optional, customized small block ,V8 engine, Custom interior, bed, wheels, and fuel tank. Lots of extras, Edelbrock Carb,New throddle Cabel, All new headers. 5000 miles after new Engine Installed. Hunter Green, Above average paint job and body in excellent condition. Vechile has been appraised for $30,000 and well worth it but I am putting it up for aution today for $23,000. Don’t Miss out !”
Bill is looking for a CJ-2A body in reasonable shape. Contact him at bcarter702 [at] hotmail.com if you think you have something interesting.