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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: This was sold on eBay a few days ago. Marty contacted me and wondered if the buyer could email him at
mtmabe@northstate.net
“This is the first one of these I’ve seen. Dan happened to forward a thread about this very engine today. http://www.oldmarineengine.com/discus/messages/3449/96470.html
“Jeep/155 Parts Book, 8-1/2 x 11″, 15 pages, V-6, 155 HP, Marine Engine, all parts listed and illustrated, torn cover”
Dave saw yesterday’s post and promptly emailed this great photo of a welder enable MB.
Here’s an interesting article in the May 1945 issue of Popular Science about welding on the battlefield that includes several references to using jeeps as portable welding units. There is a copy on eBay for only $5.99. Here are a couple images from the article:
Glenn spotted this unusual brochure. This brochure describes the Lightening Six Motor being used as a boat motor.
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Walter spotted this one. It looks restorable.
“Hobart G261 Welder 250 amps 40volts, Has a Willys Jeep BSBT Industrial Engine CJ2A,
Comes already on a trailer, Gas tank will have to be replaced, Engine and welder was working
before it set for about 2 years. Will be sold as is but will make someone a nice welder, was
going to restore but have another Welder I am restoring now. All reasonable offers will be taken.”
I assume it runs?
“I have a 4 cyl willy jeep flathead motor generator for sale. It has 2 power outlets. I’m asking 900 or best offer. It runs good. If interested plz call or text 7125920686 or 7125920887. Thank you.”
http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/3431711562.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Price Unknown
Car, Railway Maintenance, Mutigage , 8-Man, 60 HP Gasoline engine Willys Model MB Motor Car / Speedster
If this is not the most unusual and the most rare WWII vehicle I have had the opportunity to sell it is definitely in the top three. It was built for the U.S. Army Transportation Corp by the Kalamazoo Manufacturing Co. Kalamazoo Michigan. It is serial number 5913 USA number M1013 and was delivered January 1945. What makes it interesting to me is they used everything they could from the MB, purchased right from Willys. The engine complete with oil filter, air filter, regulator, battery, bell housing and T-84 transmission and all of the gauges are the same as the MB. They even used the MB fuel tank and radiator. It is 4 wheel drive and that is accomplished through chain drive and a forward-reverse lever which gave three gear speeds in each direction so the transfer case was not needed. When it was found and purchased 5 or 6 years ago, it was still in very good running condition and had never been allowed to set outside. Most of the vehicle is wood and due to inside storage for 60 years 95% of the original wood was saved in the total restoration. You can see in the as purchased photos (yellow trim) how good the wood was, only the side rail boards had to be replaced mainly from being kicked and broken. Before restoration it was used on several Sunday rail trips in the Jackson Ohio area. It will go much faster that you will want to drive it. As you can see from the photos it was professionally and totally disassembled rebuilt, researched for paint scheme and reassembled. With the wood being in such good condition it was easy to sand down to the original colors and markings. It was shown at the 2006 MVPA convention in Dayton Ohio.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
Here’s an old generator of some vintage.
“Old willys 4cyl flat head engine approx 10kw engine ran good looking to get $400 obo pictures are avail on request.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1250.
(06/10/2012) Here’s a Willys Engine Baker Forklift. It’s the first Baker with a Willys engine I’ve seen.
“Baker forklift, 4,000 lbs. cap. pneumatic tires, 4 cy Willys engine, Yardlift, runs good.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Here’s another MB motor in a generator.
“1940’s OKEEFE MERRITT , signal corps, military issue gen set. army navy . 120 and 240 volt, double pull 50 amp breaker
complete with all sheet metal, built in skid. weighs 1500 lbs.
powered by Willys MB engine, same as MB M38 CJ2a CJ3a, hour meter shows 345 hours
starts and runs great, new 6v battery.
Manual voltage control works, the auto controller needs repair.
Nice collector piece or put it to work. these are often used for welders.”
UPDATE: Was $2000. **SOLD**
(07/09/2012) You can add an Oliver Dozer to the list of utility vehicles built using a Willys Engine.
“I HAVE A 1946 OLIVER CAT WITH A GAS WILLYS JEEP ENGINE THAT WEIGHS 4 TON.
RUNS GREAT BUT HAS NOT BEEN RUN FOR AWHILE.
$2500 OR BEST OFFER.”
