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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
As best I can tell, it doesn’t appear to be a VEC to me.
“Deer season is almost here & this is the perfect time to snag this 1945 Willys Jeep. Needs transmission but it will run. Price is $500 firm.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $4500.
(07/12/2010) This looks to be in good condition.
“1946 Willys Jeep, includes extra transmission, transfer case, axle and new master cylinder,same owner last 20 years in Oak Shores asking $4,500”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Here’s an example of a truck on a suburban frame. Trucks sure get put on all kinds of different chassis’s!
“Have a 1962 Willys truck that has been put on a 1978 suburban frame, So it has a 400 engine with 350 transmission, power steering, 6 inch lift, 35 inch tires. Has guages and new seats, dual exhaust, the body has durabak (Rhino Line) inside and out black and orange. Automatic transmission, Runs really good and is huge, gets looks everywhere.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.
(07/15/2010) The seller doesn’t mention that this body has been stretched. I wonder if those are actually chrome headers rather than stainless headers.
“For Sale. 1948 Willys CJ2 with PTO. •1966 Buick 225 V6 – Runs good. •Stainless steel headers & exhaust system. •Oversize brakes. •Lock out hubs. •New master & clutch slave cylinder. •Valid clear title. •Missing data plate. •Needs to be rewired + minor mechanical. Great restoration project! Call Al at 509-536-6382, if no answer, please leave message. PRICE REDUCED TO $1500”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1893550924.html
UPDATE: Price bumped to $2500. It appears the color has been changed, too. The top pics are newest.
(03/14/2010) Here’s a mostly stock DJ-3A and still has the column shift. The seller’s phone number is Seattle area number (prob cell phone).
“L134 hurricane engine, 3 speed on the column shift. Rear wheel drive 2X4. Runs good. passes safty. best offer. Call 206-218-7288”
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/1912392946.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $1500
(07/05/09) “1942 Willys CJ2A on a CJ3A Frame Stretched 5” Mid door, 2 Wheel Drive, Dana 44 Posi with 5.88 Gear Ratio. rolling chassy and body roll cage no engine or trans. ( 2 will drive sand racer). Need to sell.
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/05/2009)
“1960 jeep cj-3b with a 302 Boss engine and C-6 automatic trans. over $4000.00 in engine alone! high compression 12 to 1, gear driven, race motor [less than 200 miles on motor] MSD ignition with Mallory Billet distributor curved for racing. Delta race camshaft with 280 duration &572 lift! 4″ suspension lift, 2″ body lift, Superlift shocks, dana 44 rear with locker, dana 30 front, 427 ring & pinion. 35 x 12.50 x 15 Thornbird Mudders! there is just too much to list all the upgrades for this race ready mudbogger. Please Serious Inquiries Only! Don’t waste my time haggling this is an absolute gift at this price! 3,500.00 OBO. Call Kelly at (253)380-6933 or banksbros2@aol.com”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1913000238.html
UPDATE; Price dropped to $2400. This looks solid.
“53 HIGH HOOD WILLY JEEP. ENGINE RUNS GREAT, 67 BUICK V6. CALL FOR DETAILS. $2,400.00. NO TRADES… DOUG (425)831-4515.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/1912079141.html
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an email today, Jeff mentioned a movie I had not heard of called DIRT (IMDB Link). Released in 1979, the movie follows a narrator around as he explores the wide-world of offroad racing. It’s got some especially great/scary clips of early auto racing. The rest of the movie shows all kinds of different offroad racing in the US during the late 70s (sand, water, hill climbs, baja, snow climbs, and more). One item I had hoped to see, but didn’t, was PNW racing, though I didn’t have time to watch every clip.
Currently, you can watch the movie for free via YouTube. However, you can also order a DVD from Turner Classic Movies (about $11) or from Amazon.com (About $6).
Here’s the first YouTube installment. At the end of each installment, there is a link to the following installment (10 total).
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=MfByldRKTo4
After seeing some of the posts about the old Desert Dog and Bobcat ads, Jeff dropped me a note saying he’s been enjoying the old ads and old pics as it reminds him of the busy Northwest days of jeep clubs, playdays and racing in the northwest. So, he forwarded me a pic of one of his jeeps (he also has a sand drag jeep listed below for sale).
He’s been nice enough to let me post it. I really love the creative paint job — I haven’t seen anything quite like it.
Jeff writes, “This bobcat jeep was bought back in 1983 as a project. It was a body and a HUGE pile of parts, to which I’m sure your readers can relate. Currently, it runs a 355 chev w/ ford toploader 4 speed, a dana 20 case, a ford 9inch w/ 35 spline summers axles spool nod case and 6.00 gears. The front is a gutted mdl 27 w/ a mustang rack. The cage is chromoly. The car weights 2250lbs w/o a driver.”
