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Ann’s aunt spotted this ad in a Wheeler Dealer Magazine at Walmart (yes, I have agents scouring everywhere . . .lol). The 56 miles seems hard to swallow . . . maybe 56 miles since the paint job?
“1951 Jeepster with 56 actual miles Red/Black convertible with top. Needs a good home. PH 480-338-5040.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5250
“1950 Willys Overland Jeepster for Sale, but it is registered as a 1948.
Here is a list of all that it comes with.
350 V8 engine…Chevy-small block
Chevy drive train automatic transmission
newer tires
newer paint-gloss black and metallic red- some scratches
new gauges and sending units
Mustang II suspension – no rust
new kick plates for doors
templates for upholstery
original frame mechanism for convertable top – needs to be restored
new fabric convertable top – black
some of the original heater/vent components
wooden trim for convertable top – needs to be restored
parade steps
jeepster emplems for sides of hood
new in box Hurst Promatic 2 Shifter – automatic
power steering
power brakes
electronic advance distibutor
new fuel pump
new glasss put in windshield and side wing windows
new rubber for glass – professionally installed
eltric fan on radiator – electronic thermostat
driveable as is
new door handles
parking brake was redone
turn signals work
Jeep steering column
original rear view mirror
custom willy shifting knob
Needs:
restoration
upholstery
new seats
front pan needs work
pre-1963 no seat belts required…etc.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500
Unclear if this runs or is complete.
“Beautiful “48” convertible Jeepster a quality American classic. Very heavy car the way the used to be built.
Vehicle is a project and needs alot of work
You can call to make a appointment to see.”
Mike and his father want to trade their Jeepster for a CJ-7 or 8. Here are some pics. Contact him at darthmike12@live.com with any questions.
UPDATE: Still Available. Call 217-801-3555.
(01/10/2012) “All orginal 1948 Willys Jeepster, motor rebuilt 5 years ago. New top, need carb work.”
UPDATE: Bob reports the vehicle arrived safely in Ohio. He verified that the frame is a Ford and the body is well-built.
He reports, “The thing looks pretty solid and seems to be made out of thick steel and very well made. I just can’t imagine some guy in his garage making this thing, but I could be wrong. Someone updated the running gear with a mustang straight 6, auto trans and the mustang differential. You can clearly see where it was column shift originally, and the frame is definitely a 46 ford.”
This looks good.
“I have always wanted one of these Jeepsters. Now I own one. I went to look at a ’57 Ford Thunderbird and I missed the turn and I saw the Jeepster setting next to the road with a for-sale sign and told my wife we need to go look at it. We found the T-Bird but I could not buy it even for the price just to ruff. We were going to go look at a another car and I did not get an answer then remembered the jeepster which was very close by. When I was looking at it the owner drove up and the rest is history. Had a great drive back. we put the top down and drove home 44 miles most of it on I-5. Ran great. When I opened the hood I was not to sure what to expect, it is all stock with that little 4 cylinder F head Hurricane Jeep engine. This engine produced 75 hp (56 kW; 76 PS) at 4000 rpm (although it redlines at 3200 rpm). 3 speed transmission on the tree with Overdrive. Still 6 volt. Top is very good. He did not have the side curtains. The Jeepster was an automobile originally produced by Willys-Overland Motors from 1948 to 1950. Willys developed the Jeepster to crossover from their “utilitarian” type truck vehicles, to the passenger automobile market. They built 5,836 Jeepsters in 1950. Joe at Old School Garage has taken care of a few small things like getting the gas gauge to work. The Over drive will not engage. Joe got the heater to work. It’s all serviced and safety check and ready to go. Cond. # 3+.”
The seller has some nice cars.
“1950 Jeepster fully customized
High performance small block ford
Full custom interior and top
New tires
Call Mike @ 772-464-1806”
http://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/2776300738.html
Originally a Shriner’s Jeep, Bill decided since it was already had some drivetrain mods that he would take it further.
He writes, “It now sits on a altered Cherokee chassis with Dana 44 frt and rear with a 4″ lift. It is powered by a Turbo 400 and a 304 AMC. I’ve kept it original looking with a Jeep wheel and the track width is right on. This is one Jeep missed out on produceing. Drove it all last summer and just love it.”
Before changes:
After changes:
Looks nice.
“1949 Willys Jeepster. Chevy 350, and chevy automatic transmission and new fuel tank. New tires, wheels, Lokar shifter and new Moon eye gauges. New interior and top. Lots of other new parts. This vehicle runs great and looks the same. $8900. May trade for 56 chevy 2 door project of equal value. If interested call 559 nine six seven 3820.”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/2751870846.html
