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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 .
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000.
(10/22/2015) It runs and rives.
“1946 willys jeep has the overhead cam 1950 willys jeep engine manual trans. Runs and drives but currently has a leak in the gas tank. Can purchase a new one for under 200.00. These are very rare. frame is solid some body rust but not horrible for a 46. Almost brand new 30x9x15 tires. Call with questions or offers.”
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/5478959389.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
(02/24/2016) Looks to be a mix of VEC and non VEC parts. The windshield and tranny are incorrect at the very least. Seems to have the correct rear hubs.
“The CJ-2A was the very first model of the civilian Jeeps. 1945 was the first year of production and this is one of those bearing serial number 11086. It is in need of restoration but the vehicle is all there, engine, transmission, all running gear, very good shape for age. The first of the are tagged as “Very Early Civilian” or VEC, which this is one of. Original color was green which is one of the two colors available in 1945. Call with questions.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was sold for $6200 at an auction. Now listed for $12,000. Seller claims wife won’t let him keep it anymore (as if the seller had owned it a while), so he must sell it.
“Willy’s Military Jeep with roll cage, shovel, axe, fuel can, front tow bar. This is a very well kept specimen that appears to be mostly original, unmolested and authentic.”
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/5478101425.html
<– See Overview of Trip Posts | Beginning | Day 1: Friday March 9: Oh, the Inhumanity! –>
UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who offered to read the book! I’ve selected a couple readers. I will do my utmost to get the book finished so everyone can get a copy.
On Wednesday afternoon we begin our drive to the FC Roundup. We’ll be on the road just under three weeks. We’ve got several tours, a giant fork, a wild west town, an art museum, a ride in a GPW, dinner on a plane, a photo op with a (mostly) naked book seller, lunch at 13,000 feet, and much more planned. Of course, we’ll also have a busy couple days of FC fun at Jesse’s.
This is a rough map of our planned trip.
On another note, I’ve printed seven “proof” versions of my next book. I plan to do one more sweep through the book to refine it, build an index, and look for errors. The book is a non-fiction 450-page book that has nothing to do with jeeps. I hope to have the book finished by the Fall of 2016.
<– See Overview of Trip Posts | Beginning | Day 1: Friday March 9: Oh, the Inhumanity! –>
Mark was asking about the side auxiliary windows on a Meyer hardtop and wonder if those were custom made or a factory option. This four page Meyer brochure answers that question.
Great press photo of a couple Holdens.
“1944- Willys Jeeps, fitted with stretcher racks, pull up to this wrecked Japanese building on Saipan which the U.S. Marines are using for a hospital. The zig-zag camouflage didn’t help much as evidenced by the hits scored by Naval and artillery fire in the early part of the campaign”
View all the information on eBay
Edwin from Wildenberg Parts has this rare winch for sale.
“A once in a lifetime chance to buy a complete Ramsey 50 winch set-up
We only know about 7/8 to exist.
Took several years to find all the parts.
Will make your M38/M38A1 complete.
What is there?
– Take off working Winch
– NOS PTO
– New build hanger bearing
– Shafts & Joint Assy’s NOS
– Woodruff keys and screws NOS
– NO Winch cable
Comes also with a winch dataplates for M38 and M38A1.
We can take it to the following events:
KTR Event choringem
Ciney expo militaria
War and Peace show Folkstone
Possibly Normandië
We also carry a large stock of NOS and high quality Ramsey and PTO parts.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. $14,999.
Most of the pics are more of these ‘models’ rather than jeep.
“This showroom-fresh Willy’s Beach Car was the center piece of Johnson Jeep & Willy’s in Riverside, California, for many years. The speedometer shows 200 miles since it has been restored.
From the looks of the restoration, it was done by the Jeep Company many years ago, probably in the seventies.
It needed a new parking break cable when I bought it. I’ve installed “Quick Steer” that has made this a joy to drive with 1 finger.
These DJ 3A Willy’s are impossible to find in this condition. From the paperwork, this vehicle looks to have been a Las Brisas hotel Willy’s (Acapulco). I believe that Elvis Presley once owned a Willy’s just like this one, in coral and pink. He certainly drove one in a few of his movies I have seen.
The jeep is missing the top, but I have a re-manufactured original top-style frame for it. And I have located the material and fringe for the Surrey top. This will be the new steward’s job.
The Willy’s stops, starts and rides as it should.
Books and records from the seventies are yours if you are the buyer.
It definitely has some scratches and patina on it. Come see it if you’d like.”
Includes an overdrive and halfback.
“Selling a 1952 CJ3-A, 90% restored.
– Overdrive
– Front disc brakes
– 12 Volt
– Half Cab
Great shape. Would take a 97-2006 Wrangler trade or partial trade.”
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/5474954092.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
Runs and drives.
“Have my 1960 willys wagon 4X4. This is a running driving rig that has huge potential for a realy special nice rig. Converted many years ago to a 1958 chevy 283 4bl. Has a muncie m22 4 speed hooked up to the original transfer case. Drives great but needs new valves, speedometer cluster needs to be replaced. Some of the side glass is old and cracked but I have good original replacements for all. Good interior, doors etc… It is registered and titled in my name but can’t find the title to save my soul so will have to sell with lost title app. NOTE:: After posting this looked for other similar wagons. You can’t touch anything near this good for the money so I’ll leave the posting but add I’m firm on the price.
I need to sell so I can get a more useful truck so looking to trade for a ford f250 or 350 king cab or crew, diesel with under 200k on it.”
