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UPDATE: Was “Make offer”
The CJ-5/M-38A1 and the red M-38 have been sold. Only the blue M-38 is left.
(09/05/2012) “Has a small block Ford engine. Needs lot’s of work Hasn’t been on road since the eightys. Doen’t run selling as is. $700. Will take your junk cars in trade.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
(07/10/2012) I wondered why this looked odd, but then I read “Suzuki Drive Train” . . .
“1946 Willys flat fender jeep, very cool, Suzuki drive train, runs great $3200 847 533-975 zero”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(08/21/2012) This doesn’t run and doesn’t have a valid title.
“I have this amazing little jeep that I bought from a buddy of mine that was clearing his property to sell and I thought I would restore it but I was just let go from my job and have to downsize my car collection.
At any rate, the Willys is very complete and original down to the original Motorola radio (not sure if it works but it’s there)
Original 134ci (2.2l) flat head 4cyl hooked to the 3spd manual and original twin stick transfer case. Axles, suspension, steering, and even shackles are also original. Frame has surface rust but absolutely no rot.
Has a few rusty spots in the normal areas on the body and there are a few patch panels but firewall forward is in amazing shape, not even a dent in either fender. Has newer 1 piece windshield on it now but comes with original WILLYS stamped squared off split windshield and a couple of fabric doors in ok shape but no top. Hood is bent in but can be easily pushed back to shape
I haven’t been able to start it for a couple reasons (mainly because I can’t find spark plug wires that fit the ignition cap) and no time to play with it. Carb is also off and needs a lot of cleaning, but is the original from ’48. Oil bath air filter is also in good shape.
It appears to have been converted to 12V at one time, but I’m not certain, so I would make sure of that before tossing a battery in it just to see if it cranks. . . .
Buz spotted this unusual bit of sheet music.
“Home Front – WARTIME
Jeep interest: Original wartime sheet music in excellent condition.
Measures: 11″ x 9″.
Condition: Excellent.
Postage £1.20 UK £3.00 World”
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This is an interesting brochure.
“Original part color sales sheet , 7.5 x 10.5 , Chinese text . Shows CJ3B YL1 , CJ5 Pickup YL2 , Jeep Pickup YL3 , and Jeep Station Wagon YL4 . Yue Loong produced Willys Jeep vehicles and Nissan Trucks as well as others under license . Produced by Yue Loong Motor Company , Miaoli County , Taiwan.”
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I am a little surprised that this brochure was published in 1999.
“The Warner Automatic Overdrive Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual relates only to post-war Overdrive types Warner R-10 and R-11 used on Ford, Fraser, Hudson, Kaiser, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Mercury, Nash, Packard, Studebaker, and Willys
Performance
Operating Principles
Mechanical
Electrical
Service Operations
Tracing and Correction of Electrical Control Troubles
Mechanical Faults
Common Causes of Trouble
Servicing of Overdrive Unit
16 Pages
Good Condition. Back cover has a coffee stain on the bottom.”
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UPDATE: Was $7450: **Status Unknown**
“This “Jeep” is in excellent condition. Having only 2 owners within the last 55 years it is obvious that it has been well taken care of and maintained. The first owner used the PTO to cut firewood on the farm. The current owner is a Jeep collector and has keep the truck stored indoors. If you are looking for a classic vintage “working mans” truck, here it is!”
It runs with some smoke.
“Needs work. Engine runs but smokes. Running gears work good.”
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/3260313869.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This needs work.
“You are bidding on a 1942 Ford GPW Jeep, which my brother and I inherited from our uncle. It has been sitting in a barn for the past 5 to 7 years since the engine was started. The motor will turn over, but I didn’t attempt to try and start. I will try and list everything about the jeep, to the best of my knowledge, and include pictures.
My uncle converted to 12 volt, so will need to be changed back to 6 volt.
Will need to change vacuum operated windshield motor back to manual operated windshield wiper.
Has slight damage to right front fender. ( shown in pictures )
Floor boards under front seats and rear floor boards has rust out areas
Underneath above gas tank has rusted spots. ( shown in pictures )
Windshield glass looks good, but frame rusted at bottom and missing center upright bars that makes it look like two windshields. ( shown in pictures )
Drivers side rear panel behind wheel has rusted out spot and passenger side has some bondo which could have had been some rust at one time this is the only places I saw in exterior body. ( shown in pictures )
Body seems solid except these areas
Frame looks solid
Transmission and transfer case complete
Motor complete
Steering wheel good shape no cracks
Front and back seats original except for material what’s left
Canopy canvas not original , but I think the frame is original
Will need to remove angle from frame at left driver’s rear shackle (shown in pictures) and replace with a support arm that attaches to shackle to be as original.
Have clear title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“Original 1949 Jeepster — NOT restored, but no dings, no rust. The interior is clean. The previous owner replaced the head gasket on the original 134 c. i. flathead engine and I replaced the six-volt battery, all belts, hoses, and radiator and did an oil change — all less than six months ago. The top frame and original side curtain frames are fine, but the top needs new fabric and both it and the side curtains need new plastic for the windows. The brake shoes all are at about 75%, but the I can’t open the master cylinder so I don’t know if the lines are bad or the master cylinder might be, but in either case the brakes DO NOT work. I have priced a master cylinder online at $69. The three-speed transmission with overdrive and clutch are strong, but the synchro appears to be bad. Sometimes it will go into gear just fine, other times it grinds. I spoke with a Jeepster guy in Florida who says he will do a complete transmission rebuild for $295 plus shipping. I have driven the Jeepster around my property (without the brakes) and the steering seems fine. It accelerates well, does not smoke (except when first started for about 30 seconds if it’s been sitting for several weeks) and doesn’t make any strange sounds. I was going to do a full restoration on it, but too many projects are ahead of it in line. The only damage I have seen is a hole about 2 inches in diameter on the side of the driver seat (shown in photos), a piece chipped off the right side rear seat step (shown in photos), and the hubcap on the spare tire has a crack in it . . . more on eBay”
