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UPDATE: **SOLD** was $5000
“1949 WILLYS CJ3A JEEP
REBUILT MOTOR
NEW FLYWHEEL, CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE, THROW-OUT BEARING
FRAME AND BODY ARE CLEAN AND PAINTED
NO RUST
WHEELS, TIRES ARE 15-INCH
NEW STARTER, HIGH-TORQUE 12-VOLT $350.00
RUNS AND DRIVES”
UPDATE: Was $1500. **SOLD**
Given the extra body and engine, this ex-Navy CJ-3A might be worth a look.
“Bought this jeep to build up but I have too many projects for this winter. Its a 1950 Military/Navy issued jeep. It has seen better days and has been layered in some spots with thin aluminum. Motor does not turn over but I have a good running motor and transmission/transfer case that is included. Also included is another complete 1949 Willys CJ3A body that can be put on or used for body parts. The Willys is very complete but needs a lot of love. Great father & son or daughter project! No Trades I need cash to finish other projects I have. No title for the navy jeep they did not title them when they were decommissioned.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1300
This has a rear PTO.
“Bought this as a project but finances wont let me complete it. It has the flat head engine which i got running, but it smokes. Frame has been sandblasted and painted with POR15. Transmission has been rebuilt. No windshield. Body is typical for a 1947. This is a restoration and would have to be towed on a trailer. It has a rear PTO. Will not part out, wanting to sell to someone who loves these old jeeps and will finish it. I paid 1000 for it and have sunk some money into it to get it running. Asking 1300 or best offer.”
UPDATE: Still Available
“Have 3 Willy’s Jeeps for sale plus a ton of spare parts, including 2 rear ends, 1 motor, 1 front end, 2 trannies, os radiator and many other parts too numerous to list. The Jeeps are a 1946, 1948, and a 1950 model. All 3 run and drive and have been driven in parades etc. The 46 needs a battery. The 48 and 50 are licensed. 9K takes them all. Do not want to sell individually because I need to make room for my next project.
Call 304 645-5083 Do not reply to this email please. Call 304 645-5083”
http://swv.craigslist.org/cto/3985420635.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
(07/23/2013) No pics provided.
“1958 CJ3B 4Cyl F-Head Engine. Ramsey 8,000 lb. PTO Winch.
Jeep runs and drives well. Needs work to be highway worthy. Solid body minimal rust.
Excellent project for restoration. Call seven zero 6 three 3 nine eight four nine two.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/30/2013) Seller lists as a 1943 jeep, but it looks more CJ-2Aish to me.
“1943 Willies jeep w/98 Vortec 350, has winch and plow…..looking to trade or sell for pontoon or anything of value or cash. Great hunting vehicle. Calls only 720 275 0547”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4056728036.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900
(07/20/2103) The rust on this is just so complete. That’s why I posted it.
“Flat fender Willys truck, complete needs total restoration, no title good rat rod material. Flat fender”
On our last trip to the East Coast it seems we blew right by a museum in Deer Lodge, Montana, that houses a GPW of some vintage. I ran across a reference to the jeep last night, but couldn’t find a picture until tonight. There also might be a jeep wagon, but I can’t confirm it.
The Montana Auto Museum is located in the Old Montana Prison Complex (1106 Main Street
Deer Lodge, MT 59722), which houses five unique museums inside its historic prison walls. The complex includes the Old Montana Prison, Powell County Museum, Frontier Montana Museum, Yesterday’s Playthings and the Montana Auto Museum. The complex is run by the Powell County Museum and Arts Foundation. One fee covers all five museums.
The “USA Today” once listed the collection, which totals over 100 vehicles, as one of the top ten must-see auto museums in the country. Here’s one ‘non-car’ person who really enjoyed the place.
I found photos of the GPW at Brian DeFree’s Flickr site:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/briandefrees/8116195425/in/photostream/
Here are some additional photos:
Shannon Shorg has even more photos, but none of the GPW. Here is a picture of a couple dune buggies though.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hvymetal57/4738692305/in/set-72157624244653707/
The first one is a photo of a section of reconnaissance 8 regiment – first a willy’s after it the successor our famous ‘minerva’ build in belgium under license of land rover.
Other pics:
Jesse just announced the dates for the 2014 FC-Roundup in Phoenix, Arizona.
