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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This CJ-2A almost looks as if the rear of the body is GPW/MB and the front of it is CJ-2A. Or, it’s seen some body patching.
“1947 Willys Jeep, military. Lock out hubs. Converted to 12 volt. Hi-Lo range. 4 wheel drive.
Extras; 3 complete 4 cylinder flat head engines. Radiator. Spare tire. Complete front axel with diferentials and housing. Also rear axels with diferentials and housing. New carborator.
I have owned this jeep for 35 years.”
This has seen a few mods, including a rear gas tank with the filler through the rear passenger side.
” JUST GOT THIS OLD JEEP OUT OF A BARN AND I THINK IT IS A GPW THERE IS NO ID TAG ON THE GLOVE BOX.THE JEEP RAN ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND PARK AND THE DRIVE SHAFT IS OUT AND THE SHIFTERS ARE OUT OF THE 4X4 SIDE I HAVE THE SHIFTERS BUT EVERY THING LOOKS ALL MOST THERE.THERE IS ONLY LIGHT RUST THE BODY IS GOOD AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE PICS AND EVERY THING UNDER THE BODY.THE LEFT DRIVERS SIDE BACK TOOL BOX IS RUSTED OUT.IF YOU NEED TO KNOW ANY THING JUST GIVE ME A CALL AT 803-341-0247 STEPHEN”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500
(03/27/2011) This looks to be a good price.
“1958 Jeep FC-150
4×4 works good
original hurricane 4 cyl. runs good
original 3 speed transmission shifts good
took body off frame and sanded and painted frame in 05 when I got the truck
put new hoses and belts, radiator, fuel pump, water pump, wires, plugs, shocks, brakes
good set of tires all around
drove this truck every summer since 05, last driven in oct 10, haven’t got it out this year yet,
needs new battery, put new in in 05 but now it’s dead but can be jump off to drive,
it has the original 6 volt system
this truck was made from the factory on a cj3 frame and running gear, so even though it
is a rare truck, parts for the drive train are very easily found.
the body on this truck is pretty good shape for its year, it looks like it was repainted years ago,
rust is at a minimum for these trucks, both floor boards and rear cab corners are the worst part
this truck is as close to original as they come, i’ve driven it all over the place on road on trails
i took it to a car show 30 miles away, which took a while considering it has a top speed of 50 mph down hill
i love this truck but have to many toys and no room.
I prefer cash but will consider partial trades or trades for samurai tin top, jeep cj or wrangler with hard top 4×4 only”
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2523518965.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(07/13/2011) It runs and drives.
“1959 Willys Jeep FC170 Forward Control Pickup. Four-Wheel Drive, rare four-speed transmission, PTO-dirven winch.runs. good tires.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
(02/07/2011) Appears solid.
“FOR SALE: 1942 Willys Jeep 4×4 with Hurricaine Straight Six Engine. NO RUST, Very straight body, and in great condition. Used mostly for hunting and exploring in the woods…this jeep WILL GO ANYWHERE! Brand New tires (MT Mud terrains 31 x 1050 x 15) and wheels from Les Schwab. I have an extra set of wheels and 2 extra gas cans.I also have a roll bar that just needs to be bolted on. Jeep goes 60 mpg no problem. Most everything is original except for the windshield and engine. $5300 Would consider trade for another jeep or 4×4 (CJ,YJ,Jeep, Bronco etc…..) Serious inquiries only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5990
(09/22/09) It looks nice. I’d like to see more pics. It sounds like this has had a complete overhaul over the years.
“1946 Willys CJ-2A $9,000 or best offer. Miles: 23k on odometer. 1946 3-speed transmission and transfer case rebuilt in 2007. New fiberglass body and canvass top installed in 1995. 1974 Buick Jeepster V6 engine rebuilt in 1981. 1946 Frame rebuilt and installed in 1981. Exhaust redone in 2009. Electrical redone in 2008. Includes tow bar and towing lights. Operating 2-hi, 4-hi and 4-low gears. Max speed 60-65 mph. Overdrive kit, power steering, bucket seats, backseat with storage locker, 2-speed heater, spare tire, individual wiper motors. Family-owned since 1978.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(10/03/2010) Unusual ‘roll bars’, unusual bumper and unusual paint job ….
“1948 Willy’s jeep, 4 cylinder, runs good, new army style tires installed. Rear end was rebuilt and ran one season at deer lease. Body is in great shape, has heavy gauge steel bumper with tow tong. Needs a little help on seats and brakes but will make a great hunting vehicle or farm truck. Currently painted in camo colors..”
UPDATE 2: Bill says Mike needs your vote. Click on this link and then click the “VOTE FOR THIS FINALIST” (You will have to fill out a short form).
UPDATE: I ran this post a couple years ago. Mike is now entering an international electric vehicle contest and needs your support. Head on over to the CJ-2A page to see how your vote can support him. Thanks for the heads up on this Bill.
Here’s an M-38 that’s mostly original except for the electric modifications. The owner, Mike Picard, plans on keeping it stock, but restoring it some more. The drive motor is a Netgain Warp11 Permanent Magnet DC. It’s got 18 NAPA GC8V, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded Batteries. It is still in progress as of the date of this webpage. View all the information here.
This picture was from December 2008. Work is ongoing.
Front Battery rack (8):
Back Battery rack (8):
The charger, controller, fuses, etc are all here, under the driver’s seat where the gas tank used to be. This provides good access and good ventilation along with protection from the weather.
Motor:
On September 25, 2011, Bob will be hosting a flat fender gathering.
The2nd annual Northern Ohio Flatfender Gathering will be held at his house on Sept 25th. Please contact Bob at jeep3b(at)gmail.com. He will provide lunch, restroom facilities and a camp fire. He has plenty of room for parts to sell and trailers if you haul to it.
Butler will display 70 2 Dimensional Jeeps as part of the Bantam Festival.
“Our town is taking its own creative spin on the Jeep. Seventy 2D wooden jeep sculptures have been painted by local artists and are now parked all around Butler. Be sure and stop by the Information Booth Friday night where you can get the locations of all of the Jeeps. While you are in town, take some time to explore our streets and see how many Jeeps you can find! Downtown Butler’s shops are also offering a shopping passport that you can pick up at Parade registration and the Downtown Information Booth. If you visit several shops, you could win a gift certificate valued at more than $200!
The Associated Artists of Butler County is holding the “Man & Machine” art exhibit opening from 7 to 9 PM on Friday — concurrent with the parade. The exhibit will be held at The Art Center, 344 S. Main Street, below the Court House. Admission to the exhibit is free, and light refreshments will be served.
The theme is anything related to the interaction of humans and machines, from the art and inventions of Leonardo DaVinci to the development of the Bantam jeep and other modern machines. The original artwork and unique jeep-related souvenirs and T-shirts will be available for sale.