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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was no price.
There are a mix of parts and rolling frames.
“1942 TO 1952
WILLYS JEEP
PLUS 4 PARTS JEEPS”
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/30/2012) There appears to be potential here. It runs and drives, too. Not too far from me.
“1945 Willys jeep. All original drive train, frame, and body. Original 4 cylinder motor that has been already converted to a 12 volt system. Runs and drives great. Needs new brakes and lights to be road legal. Has no title. $1500 firm. Any questions or if you want more pictures please call 509-520-6865.”
http://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/2987068096.html
Fresh paint …. everywhere.
“1943 Willy,s MB partial restoration fresh engine rebuild paint etc but still more to do . Many extra parts and manuals .Very fun to drive. (541)771-0250”
http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/2989270426.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/01/2010) There might be some value there … This was listed three years ago for $1400. According to the old post, this was ‘great grandpa’s jeep’
“1942 Willies MB, been in the family since the war. Buick V6 motor, has not run for 30 years, you will need a trailer to move. Come’s with a hard top, metal door’s wire frame door’s and a spare. Was a good creaper back in the day.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/2986528584.html
UPDATE: Paul just forwarded me a new video of his nicely modified flattie. He first sent me pictures of his jeep back in 2008. Below is the original post.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgJPOX1QIoM
Published November 14th, 2008
Paul wrote to me the other day, professing he’s stricken with the dreaded flatfender disease. I told him to take two pills and send me more pics in the morning. Fortunately for all of us, he followed my advice and has sent me a variety of images of his labor of love for the past 3 decades.
Back in August of 1979, he innocently purchased a 1944 MB for only $800. It was pretty much all original, worn out, but in running condition.
It didn’t take long for Paul to decide to make a few upgrades, changing the engine to a V-6, purchasing a new body, and more. Then, at some point he decided the drive train needed updating, the tranny and transfercase should be swapped out, a bigger engine was needed, and the dreaded flatfender sickness had overtaken Paul.
The good news is that I believe the sickness has run it’s course, as he’s ended up with a beautiful jeep that will serve him well for years to come. Also, fortunately for Paul, he seems to encountered a disciplined form of the illness, as I don’t see 7 or 8 other flatfenders in various stages of disrepair out on the lawn :-).
You can view some additional pics of the tilting hood in this post.
Here are the specs:
Body: Acme all steel, replaced in 1980
Tilt front end: all steel, tilts on a roll cage fabricated from ½” pipe
Frame: From a 2 wheel drive Jeep Dispatcher. Frame is boxed, has dual shock mounts up front. This is a much stronger frame than the original.
Roll cage: custom made, mounts to frame in 6 places. Seats mount to cage along with spare tire.
Engine: I started with the original 4 cylinder flat head, then an odd fire 225 V6, finally the Chevy V8Chevy 350, 4 bolt main, bored .030 to make 355 cubic inches. Has all Eldelbrock aftermarket equipment including internals, aluminum heads and intake, along withdual quad carbs. The combination of 400 horsepower, short headers, and small glass pack mufflers, makes the thing sounds like a demon.
Transmission: Turbo 350 with B&M shift kit and converter
Transfer Case: Dana 20, Novak brand adapter
Differentials: Early 70’s Jeep, 3:73 gears.
Steering: Chevy column out of a Chevy Caprice along with Chevy manual box. The crazy thing is that the two bolt hole spacing that held the column in the Chevy was the exact spacing needed in the Willys
Brakes: Chevy master cylinder along with swing pedal (out of a Chevy Vega), has updated 11” drums along with emergency brakes.
Seats: The tilt column makes it easier to get into the high sided bucket seats. I lowered the seats down about 4″, and about 4″ to the rear by notching the body without making it look too butchered.
Some pics of the build process:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
(04/07/2012) This looks like a DJ Body and other parts that are definitely not MB.
“1944 Jeep Mb Willys, has a 4 cylinder flat head, it runs good. it has been converted from a 6 volt to a 12 volt. Body is in good condtion, almost no rust, has fiberglass patches. has a frame welded around body, and inside the body for more protection. Has an Aluminum gas tank, I have title in hand. Cool liitle Jeep! Call or text ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $3295
There are a couple patches, but otherwise might restore well.
“4 Cylinder flat head. 3 speed. 4 wheel drive. Hast op with doors but has surface rust on it.
Good body – no rust – Primer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200
Here’s a good price on a slat grille.
“This is an Original Willys, not a Ford.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $3000
(02/08/2012) The body looks in good condition. The seller doesn’t want to cut it up for a planned rock crawler project.
“1942 Willys Willy,s MB jeep cj2a $3000
1942 AZ title but body tag differnt number wont pass NV DMV vin inspection 🙁
Runs and drives needs little work ( needs front bumper, tires soon, and cleaned up )
Diesel 4 Cyl ( was told motor was rebuilt and only has 2279 miles also was told it was a VW diesel motor?)
Have 5 matching aluminum wheels
4×4
Stock axles, Trans, T-case
Hard Top
Body on this jeep is super super clean no rust!”
This looks like a solid restoration, though isn’t a perfect one. Given all the extras, it looks like a winner for someone.
“This was literally a frame off restoration; the frame is a rust free straight frame. Everything rebuilt, or replaced. Body is original, hat channels were rebuilt, but it is solid. Motor and drive train rebuilt by an aircraft mechanic. All lights and gauges function. This jeep runs and drives well and is in excellent condition. Always stored inside, all maintenance done. Many extras.
– Original Combat rims & new tires and tubes
– Brass fire extinguisher
– Full Beachwood canvas in excellent condition to include:
summer top
Windshield cover w/ invasion star
Headlight covers
tool bag
1/2 doors
all straps w/original GI buckles
– Original jack w/handle
– Original engine crank.
– Original 1st aid kit and fire ext.
– Pioneer tools as pictured
– Wheel bearing wrench
– GI fuel can as pictured
– New Solex carb and original carb and fuel filte
– Original front wheel hubs and lock-out hub
– Ordnance marked tire pump
Vehicle includes Cessna aircraft seatbelts front and rear (not installed).
Coolant set to -10. Freshly greased. Currently registered and insured
Frame/ glove box Serial #MB82408
Engine block: 7-15 638632 W34N-ORN-”
View all the pics and info on eBay
