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It appears some time was spent shining up this old penny.
“1942 JEEP (RESTORED) EXCELLENT CONDITION, VERY LOW MILES SINCE RESTORATION, VERY CLEAN $6000.00 OR BEST OFFER”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=3170621
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(08/30/09) This looks like an old school flattie with the aluminum cast slot rims. The cage looks solid and the updates sound perfect for an offroad, onroad jeep.
“Jeep 1944 Willy’s tub & boxed frame. CJ fiberglass fenders grill & hood. 302 cu.FORD engine with FORD 4 speed top loader &WARN overdrive. Jeep has power steering, Edelbrock intake & carb & stainless fender well headers. Motor fires right up run’s great. 6 point roll bar with harness and CJ5 seats. Now the BAD part! 3rd gear is out. I don’t have the time or health to rebuild it. $3000.oo I have some extra parts. Call me at 510-581-7872 for info THX for looking RICH. IF YOU HAVE CALLED THIS PH # PLEASE CALL AGAIN, ALL CALLS GOT DELETED.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3900
(09/08/2010) This looks pretty good.
“WWII WILLYS JEEP–perfect desert vehicle. RUNNING 4 cylinder engine. New upholstery. Has roll bar and headlights.”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/1970110489.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** $7500
(09/07/2010) Looks solid, though it is missing a couple items on the dash.
“Jeep in very good condition. runs great. converted to 12 volt from 6 volt. have old parts. transmission rebuilt 3 yrs. ago leaks a little from seal.”
UPDATE: Was $18,999. **SOLD**
(08/31/2010) This “mint” condition MB has an unusual cross member underneath the grille. It also sports what appear to be warn hubs. I’d review this closely.
“This mint condition 1943 Willy MB military US Army vehicle is for sale, new roof, a must see vehicle, this is a true collectors item, travels 65 MPH, 60 HP, weight 2453 lbs, 132 inches long, fuel tank holds 15 gallons of gasoline, get about 20 miles per gallon, original cost was $739, email your questions, thanks”
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $1500.
This looks like a great price.
“1942 model mb millitay jeep. owned since 1960 . has good title,on non-op. has been in my garage since last used in 1987. runs-drives needs little work. 1500.00 OBO. please call for more info.”
I’ve seen them in old pictures, but Kim is the first owner of a Long Range Desert Group S.A.S. Willys to contact me and share pics. Of course, you can’t but help but think of the old Rat Patrol shows when you see these vehicles. After reading through the LRDG.org website, one of the things I’ve learned is that there was plenty of thought, research and recon work that went into the supplies these jeeps and truck would need to carry with them as they sailed long, desolate seas of sand.
Kim writes, “The jeep I bought is mechanically perfect. The previous owner put all his money into the motor, brakes and trans. The body on my jeep needs some help and eventually I will replace the rear and floor sections of the tub as there is some rust. Fortunately, It came to me painted in the proper color and had many extras including a Bagnold sun compass.
As a special addition to this jeep, I re-built a WW2 Italian de-milled M37 machine gun and converted it into a gas gun M.G. simulator. It sounds like a M.G. but no blanks are needed and it can not shoot a projectile. That is mounted on the front cowling. As I have been a machinist and tool maker for 30 years I machined a set of Twin Vickers machine guns out of aluminum for the rear mount. These are strictly dummies with no moving parts.
I did not buy this jeep to be a Trailer Queen. This is a re-enactment jeep and as far as I am concerned it looks like it just got back from Kufra Oasis and that is exactly what I want. My ultimate dream is to have 2 WW2 jeeps. The S.A.S (which is not street legal) and an American OD jeep that is licensed and ready to drive to work.”
And a couple pics of the Twin Vickers Kim made. In this pic, some basic outlines and contours have been created in the aluminum stock.
Here you can see many more details are apparent.
For $25k, I’d hope for at least a few markings …
“1941 Willys MB, slate grill, fully restored from the tires to the top to original condition. $25,000. Call 415-519-1513.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/1929343218.html
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
“Military Trucks and Equipment has been restoring military vehicles since 1983. We have restored 30-40 military jeeps and a few CJ2 civilian jeeps also. This 1942 Willys MB has been professionally restored to factory original. A body-off frame-up process was followed. The engine, an L134, was rebuilt with new pistons and valves, crank shaft turn oversize. (This is not the original engine.) The jeep has a new wiring harness, by Vintage Wiring of Maine, reproduced exactly as original. The transmission is a rebuilt T84; transfer case is T18 rebuilt with a new emergency brake. Gauges are all original except the temperature grade (which is reproduction). Body tub is all original with new hat channels and floor plates. The windshield, hood, and fenders are all original. The tires, 600×16, are new from Wallace Wade. There are five combat wheels–one original and four reproduction. The following are rebuilt: radiator, starter, and generator. The voltage regulator is new. The seats in front are original; in the rear reproduction. The canvas top and seat coverings are new from Surplus City. The top bows are new reproduction. The brakes and seals are all new with silicone dot 5 brake fluid. The data plates are new as are the safety straps. The drive lines are rebuilt. The headlights are new. Blackout drive and marker lights are new and work. The light switch is original. This is the original hood number. This jeep was found on a farm in Twin Falls, Idaho (high desert terrain). The steering box is rebuilt ; it has new tie rods. The skid plate is original. The differentials were checked. This jeep has new military tail lights. The fuel tank is original with new sealer; the sending unit is new. It has new tandem windshield wipers. The tool boxes were not rusted out. Tool box lids are correct. Call for more information or to ask questions.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3700
(07/12/2010) This looks like a MB body. I wonder why it was changed to 2wd …
“HI I HAVE A 1942 CLEAN WILLY’S JEEP IT SEATS 4 PEOPLE. THE JEEP HAS A BUICK V6 WITH A AUTOMATIC TRANMISSION. 2 WHEEL DRIVE. HAS A STRAIGHT FRONT AXLE. COMES WITH A TOWBAR FOR FLAT TOWING BEHIND YOUR TRUCK OR MOTORHOME. NEAR NEW BFG TIRES. ITS FUN 2 DRIVE… I NEED 2 SELL..GOTTA PAY BILLS..$3700.00”
