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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This looks pretty good.
“I am selling my 1954 Willy’s M170 USMC medic jeep. There were less than 4000 of the Jeeps ever made and less than a couple hundred thought to still be in existence. This Jeep is partially restored and needs to be finished. Email me with any questions and I will answer right away.”
This one cracked me up. The seller notes it is both fully restored AND it needs brake work. So, I’d say this is sort of restored.
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1955 Willys Jeep. Runs great but needs brake work. Fully restored, great to use for hunting, recreation or even to put in a parade. Get a Jeep with history for less than a used ATV! Call 715 302-1364 with questions or to make an offer.”
http://wausau.craigslist.org/cto/2152510007.html
The red body could be a DJ body, given the DJ-like speedometer, rather than a CJ-2A body. It might explain its good condition.
“This auction is for two Jeep Willys flat fender jeeps with many many extra parts. The red has a three speen with the overdrive unit and drive shafts and a late model tilt steering column. It turns very easy. The body is not too bad on this one and the black inteior is very nice. The green one is complete with the pto set up. The motor turns over and the last owner says it ran great when parked. There are many many extra parts included. I will provide bill of sales. No title. Unsure of years.”
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330517693389&viewitem=
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
This was the seller’s father’s project who recently passed away.
“This Jeep is a 1948 Willys jeep, painted camo. It has a flathead four cylinder engine. This belonged to my dad who bought it planning to restore it, but he recently passed away. We are selling off some of his things. There is no top, just what you see in the picture. I think it ran when he parked it where it sits a couple of years ago. If you are looking for a four wheel drive project or parts for one here is a buy for you. We do not have a title for it. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
The seller provides some good details.
“1957 NARROW TRACK. I BELIEVE THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR. HERE IS THE STORY—I BOUGHT THIS JEEP FOR PARTS BECAUSE I AM RESTORING TWO OTHER FC150’S. THE GUY TOLD ME IT RAN GOOD, IT WAS HIS DECEASED FATHERS. IT WAS SITTING OUTSIDE FOR 7 YEARS WHEN I LOOKED AT IT. I PUT SOME GAS IN IT AND A FRESH BATTERY AND IT FIRED RIGHT UP. WHEN I TIRED TO DRIVE IT ON THE TRAILER IT JUST KEPT LOCKING UP IN THE FRONT. HE SAID HE DID NOT KNOW WHY. WELL I BROUGHT IT HOME AND STARTED TO MESS AROUND WITH IT . I DID NOT HAVE THE HEART TO PART IT OUT BECAUSE THE MOTOR RUNS SO GOOD. NO SMOKE EITHER. HE DID TELL ME THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY OVERHAULED AT SOME POINT IN ITS LIFE.
I TORE THE FRONT END APART AND FOUND THE RIGHT AXLE , RING & PINION, CARRIER ALL BROKEN. DON’T ASK ME WHY, BUT I REPAIRED IT ALL WITH N.O.S. PARTS. I PUT SOME NEW SEALS IN , REPLACED ALL THE BRAKE SHOES, LININGS, WHEEL CYLINDERS, ETC.—ALL GREASE & OIL LEVELS DRAINED AND RE-FILLED. I ALOS GOT NEW RUBBER BRAKE HOSES FRONT AND REAR. PLUS NEW STEEL LINES FRONT AND REAR & A RE-BUILT MASTER CYLINDER. WELL IT RUNS AND STOPS WELL…..”
UPDATE: Bill correctly notes that this is the same DJ-3A as pictured a few months ago, except that it has been painted and the price raised $100.
No motor. The body sure looks good. I don’t know what it takes to get this back over the border.
“Motorless Jeep style Mexican army vehicle. Papers are perfectly legal within Mexico borders. It used to work perfectly fine until its former owner took the engine to use it into another similar vehicle. It is a perfect project if you have the time, you’ll love to spend time with this relic. For further questions, you can reach me via this e-mail or by nextel: 152*14*24137, ask for Salvador.”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/2151059187.html
Here are pre paint images:
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
(12/08/2010) It’s got the camper option.
“v8-5 speed 4wd PTO with camper and cargo shell from the dealer. The mileage is unknown. Has tool box steps. Needs restoring will be a very rare jeep. i have a NC title with this or register without by age. In the movie “Hatari” John Wayne used one of these to haul a giraffe. Reserve is a modest 2500.00. Engine is there but not sure if it will run. 9 foot bed and 200% better visibility and the highest payload were the claims to fames on this vehicle.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
(11/24/2010) Just a few updates to this CJ-2A. This appears to have a MB/GPW windshield.
“New Paint, Custom Pipe Bumpers Front & Rear & 8,000 lb Warn Winch. Everything works…current inspection and registration! Start it up and drive it home or pull it with custom towbar! Any questions,”
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/19/2010) And it runs, too. Looks like a good price.
“1961 cj5 Willys Jeep runs well for restoration or use for parts. Needs tub, great for used car lot or very long driveway. Call Tom 413-478-6821”
http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/2152831537.html
UPDATE: Jesse pointed out to me that the militarytrader article is actually a condensed version of a 9 page FC article that appeared in the October, 2001, issue number 87 of Military Vehicles Magazines (which is related to militarytrader.com). He also notes that Fred Williams, who’s FC is pictured below, has long since moved to California and works as an editor for 4 WHEEL & OFFROAD Magazine. So, it appears the editors did a quick editing of the original article and decided not to add any updated links.
However, I still believe that the editors are amiss not to include the FC Connection link in the resources and to point out that this is a condensed version of an original article. I believe their readers would benefit from this information.
Click on the image below to read the recent article:
