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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 .
No pics provided. Maybe sometime can use this.
“SJ3-A F Head Jeep engine setup for sandblasting. I have almost a grand in it. Many new parts.
My loss, Your gain. 500.00 firm 812-719-2438 Gary”
This looks like a nice rig.
“1950 Jeep Willeys: original 4cyl pan-head engine that runs great, newer tires and rims, all fiberglass body that won’t rust, new vinyl top and doors, garaged year round, 4×4 with high and low gearing. SO, WHY AM I GETTING RID OF IT….?????????? I am a medical consultant and I travel a lot and don’t have the time to use it or show it off anymore—I will miss it very much!!!!! 812-219-5883”
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/2589354149.html
The price seems a bit high for a project, but the story sounds intriguing.
“needs restoration
i have an 1943 willys jeep from ww2
i brought it back from verviers,belgium
all the engine and body parts original
it mounts a 50cal machine gun which i have in parts
its an military jeep and has seen action.
it has bullet holes in it.
call me george 754 204 4406”
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/2589675480.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8,500.
(09/05/2011) This looks solid.
“This is a 1945 Willys cj2a. It is in great shape for its age. It has all the good up grades.
Steering box and colum, brakes, seats, gauges, suspension, tires, etc… Everything works.
Original 4 cylnder flathead motor that runs great. There are only so many of these left today.
Selling this fun eye catching collectable for $10,000.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200
(04/18/2010) “Body in ok shape rear replace and extended with square plate, straight frame, engine was pulled not running, still with jeep, title was lost by previous owner haven’t gone to DMV to replace. Larger project than I anticipated or have time for would just like to recoupe some of the money I payed for it, asking $1,200 o.b.o.”
UPDATE: Was $600. **SOLD**
(07/20/2011) The seller lists this as a ’42, but I”m not sure there is any ’42 here.
“1942 Willys Jeep, 4 Wheel Drive, Original 4 Cylinder Flathead Engine. All Running Gear, Original Extra Engine & Transmission, Extra Complete Front & Rear Running Gear. Has Not Been Started in Years.”
UPDATE: Laundry, lunch, done .. now for updates.
(from Thursday ) I went jeeping in a ford mustang for a couple days and got stuck on a faraway island with only canadian wireless. It turns out those crazy canadians dont want to share their wireless cheaply. We are talking dollars a minute in international charges. So, while i love you all, i dont love you that much 🙂
Even in this remote, faraway place, my intrepid jeep instincts didnt fail me. I spotted gpw #4484 (or thereabouts) housed in a glass paned garage no less at a house for sale. No one was home so we let ourselves in to take some pics. It even has an interesting winshield mod.
I will return to the real world late tonight with some updates and pics of the gpw i found.
A reader plans to buy a CJ-3A body kit for his 1949 CJ-3A. He was leaning towards either Morris 4×4 Center or Willys Overland. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience with a full body kit purchase?
Warren forward this fun link. Click on the pic.
According to the website that holds the panorama, “This is image was taken in Circasia Quindio Colombia. Its the place where the cattle is sold every weekend. It is also a place where all the farm people go and sell vegetables and meat. The Fire Department is located there. The jeeps are the famous Willys that take people into the mountain to work their farming.”
UPDATE: Brandon visited this museum recently and files the following notes, “The museum’s collection includes Ford GP #1, Bantam BRC-40, Willys MA, GPA, slat grille MB, GPW, and M38.”
The Veteran’s Memorial Museum in Huntsville, Alabama, houses three early jeep prototypes.
From the Website, “The Museum displays more than 30 historical military vehicles from World War I to the present, as well as tableaus, artifacts, and other memorabilia dating back to the Revolutionary War. Supporting organizations include the 19th Alabama Infantry, which sponsors exhibits from 18th and 19th Century conflicts, and the 8th Air Force Historical Society, which sponsors a Bomb Group briefing room. Both of these organizations support ‘living history’ presentations at the Museum.”
There appears to be a Bantam BRC 40 in the back, a Ford GP to the far left of the photo, a Willys MA just to the left and another Ford Pygmy to the right. I haven’t found any other info that describes what the museum has. Anybody been to this museum?
Here is a closeup of the Ford Pygmy from the museum site.
