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UPDATE: Was $3500. **SOLD**
(12/07/2011) This has some customized fenders.
“1949 Willy’s CJ 2A for sale. Has an L-34 original engine, runs good. Would make an excellent hunting or off-road vehicle. Has good tires, chrome rims, white vinyl top in excellent condition. Custom seats with seat covers, roll cage. Mounted tow bar on the front. Extra jerry cans. Full set of original rims.”
UPDATE: Was listed at $1000
It doesn’t have an engine.
“1964 jeep model fc170 complete except for engine. set up for smallblock chevy. save it from the scrapyard.”
I look at this jeep and only one thought comes to mind: Banana.
“1948 Willys – I bought this vehicle with my son in 97 as a restoration project and its taken several years and a bunch of money to complete. We have both moved on to different projects and just don’t need it anymore. It was taken down to the frame and completely restored from there up. Sandblasted and painted, motor, transmission, transfer case, carburetor, radiator and differentials professionally rebuilt. New lift springs, shocks and exhaust system. The only real problem is that the tub was not repairable and we had to buy a aftermarket tub to complete the project. The motor, front grill, windshield, frame and all the drive train are original. It has 432 miles on the rebuilt motor and runs like new. As far as the 4 wheel drive this thing will go anywhere you have the guts to take it. I hate to see it go but hope the new buyer enjoys it as much as we have. Good Luck Bidding!”
UPDATE: **Sold**. Price was $5700.
“1948 Willys Farm Jeep “Universal Jeep”
Model: CJ2A
Mileage: 24,150
Color: LUZON RED
Monroe Hydraulic Three Point Hitch
Rear PTO
Rear Winch
Front Counter Weight
Clean Ohio Title
I started disassembling mostly the front end of the Jeep, and have
documented the parts and stored in marked containers. I found this Jeep in a
barn with a concrete floor, stored for unknown decades.
The first picture shows the Jeep at the barn where found, I have 210 digital
pictures of the Jeep to send on a CD to interested buyers documenting its
condition and current state. All pictures are labeled for easy viewing.
Contact me ASAP to get your CD before it sells.
When I brought the Jeep home last year, it was put in a heated barn and I
started to soak the cylinders with Mystery Marvel Oil. I put the oil
directly into the cylinders as well as through the throat of the carburetor,
cycled the engine by hand for over two months off and on. The Motor WAS
NEVER STUCK, turned free by hand.
After replacing the spark plugs and the points, the motor fired up easily,
only putting gas in the throat of the carburetor. The engine ran smooth, no
noises or hick-ups. Oil pressure came up right after the engine started. The
engine has only been run twice for a very short period because I have not
put water or anti-freeze in. When I took the radiator cap off, it still had
pressure in the system, but no visible fluid. Total run time is about 1
minute, just enough to check oil pressure and hear the condition of the
motor.
The jeep has not been put in gear, rolls easily, no other electronics,
hydraulics, etc., have been tested at this point.
From disassembling the front of the Jeep, I have found that almost all the
bolts, nuts and screws come out with very little effort, not rusted tight.
I have purchased new parts for the jeep including new oil, temp, amp and
fuel gauges, fuel pump, fuel sending unit, air cleaner hose, points, cap,
rotor condenser, starter solenoid, and 6 volt battery. I used a new over the
counter generic oil gauge when starting the motor. I also purchased a new
over the counter generic water temp gauge to use while working on the jeep.
Two oil lines were installed to the oil filter canister to start engine and
a new oil filter was installed. I did not want to get the new Jeep gauges
damaged/scratched while working.
I also have the Parts and Service Catalog, with advertising pieces, dealer
advertising, Farm Jeep DVD, etc., for displaying at farm and car shows to
educate the public.
If you are not familiar with these jeeps, they are hard to find complete and
draw a lot of attention at shows.
What I know is missing: Top bar for the three point hitch, and the Governor,
it does have the double pulley on the front of the motor.
The front bumper is damaged, see picture.
The tailgate was installed at the manufacturer, taken off at the dealer to
install Monroe Three Point Hitch, tailgate has never been used.
When you look at the detailed pictures that will be sent by request, I used
80 Grit DA sandpaper to start to see the condition of some of the parts,
the rust showing is primarily pin holes that came through the paint and then
spread on top of the paint, overall the metal body etc, in great condition
for restoration.”
UPDATE: Was $2150. **SOLD**
This appears to be rough, but does have a dual lever PTO of some vintage.
“1953 CJ3B JEEP V6 3SPD NOT RUNNING, HAS NOT BEEN STARTED FOR SEVERAL YEARS 20-25 YEARS. TITLE LOST BUT IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING CARE OF THAT. BE PATIENT AND ALL WILL COME OUT. ALSO HAVE A 1972 CJ5 FOR SALE WOULD MAkE A BOGGER RIG AS THEIR IS NO TITLE. ALSO HAD A FRAME PUT UNDER IT ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO AND NOT FINISHED NEEDS FINISHED HAS A V8 304 3SPD FRONT AND REAR SEATS WAS RUNNING THEN. FRONT FENDERS OFF HOOD OFF GRILLE OFF HAVE ALL THE PARTS BUT NO BOLTS? WOULD BE WILLING TO TRADE ONE OR BOTH FOR RIGHT DEAL.”
This has some unusual shapes and coloring.
“For Sale is a 1950 Willy’s Jeep. Original inline 4 cyl. 3 speed transmission. Heater, lights, and winch all work. Has a 20 gallon fuel cell. If interested call Pat at 775 seven 2 zero 8522 ask for Pat $2800 OBO”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/2949236422.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
You don’t see too many jeeps with Suicide doors.
“After about 12 years, way too much money and 1,000s of hours of sweat, I have completed a rebuild of this CJ2A.
Engine Components: new plugs, points & condenser, adjust timing, re-core radiator, rebuild starter, new flywheel, new coil, rebuild generator, new relay, completely rebuild the transmission (all new gears, synchronizers and bearings), all new wiring (front to back), new Solex replacement carburetor for the original Carter, new voltage regulator, plug wires, front lights, ignition switch, battery, horn.
Suspension: new springs and shocks. A steel plate for bed ( I put it under suspension because without the extra weight (250#), it beats you up), new A/T tires, new brakes and lines, Pitman arm, Tie rods.
Body (here is where it gets interesting): sanded and repainted original tub (there were 5 layers of paint to get off which included the original red that CJ2A’s came with).
I picked up a 1974 mailman’s carrier off of a ranch and fitted the top and windshield onto the CJ2A. This gave me an enclosed cab with a rear door and electric windshield wipers. Since the original doors slid on rails, I decided to hinge them and make them suicide doors. I had to custom build some latches. In response to some questions…YES, the top can be removed!
I added spot lights in the back so that I can have some light while closing gates. Put new padding and covers over seats. Painted the inside of the jeep. Remounted the spare tire carrier. I am sure I did some other things to it but I believe you get the gist of this project!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
“1957 Willys jeep buggy has original 134 4 cyl engine and original running gear. Tires are 33-12.50-15, 3 speed manual transmission and has big winch on front asking $1800 OBO or will trade for Suzuki Samurai.”
This looks good.
“1953 Willys ¾ ton, 4wd. Rebuilt 4 cylinder. Rebuilt transmission. Brakes and axles have been gone through. Runs good, drives great. Body is decent. Wood flat bed. New wheels and tires. Currently registered. $5000. Call 860-9two8-6six41”
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/2947536022.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000
This looks like a reasonable price. One reader reports, “I’ve seen this jeep in person. It is not that great. The fenders are rotted out where those flares are, under the hood is a mess, and the driver’s side rear corner is crunched in. The body is a reproduction body from the 70′s with a glove box.”
“I have a 1949 Willys CJ 3 a. It is registered in MA and I drive it most weekends. I have the title. It runs great, Drives great, Shifts Great, all gauges work, excellent soft top (bestop) with very clear plastic windows, HEAT that works, hydralic plow that works great, no rust through on frame (there is surface rust), has 12 volt conversion, spot lights, electric fuel pump (new), electric wiper, elect ignition, nice clear windshield, aftermarket fender flairs (that come off, if you wish), 2″ in ball in rear, new battery, 5 tires are in great shape, brand new seats,newly rebuilt carb. head recently planed, and 8800 mi on rebuilt engine. It had a great paint job within the last 5 years, but they didn’t prep it well.
The bad news is that there is some surface rust on tub. rust through on the front fenders (new ones come with it, and dent in rear drivers corner, which has aftermarket crusher corners.
This one is a no brainer, if your looking for a driver that has all the bells and whistles, this is the rig. Asking 5k or an acceptable offer, I have no need to dump it. I enjoy it but I have others. If you are really interested please email me. You can drive it home, or bring a trailer. I really don’t need any other stuff, so just a cash sale. I will remove when sold. Please respond if your are truly interested. Thanks for looking Bill”
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/2948442867.html
