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Seems worth a look. Thanks to TJ for sharing it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/305379225458172
“Jeep that runs and drives. Have a rebuilt second motor that will need finished to go with it. Flat head 4 with T90 transmission. Tough but would make an amazing vintage vehicle. Got it running and that was my goal”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Unclear how much value is here. It’s got one of the sedan roofs atop it. No description provided.
Has a variety of updates. It also has the aftermarket angled dash that is seen on other Cali jeeps.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/del-rey-1942-willys-jeep/7660116903.html
“42 willys jeep 4×4. Chevy 327 v8, turbo 350 automatic transmission, spicer transfer case, rebuilt Toyota axles with 4.88 gears, yj leaf springs, 35” tires, winch, power steering, power brakes. Should be a good rock crawler, Runs and drives very well, registered on non op in my name, no back fees pink slip in hand. Asking $7500 obo. May consider trades for a ford Lincoln or Mercury pre smog cars and trucks, but cash is preferred. Cash Offers entertained IN PERSON ONLY.”
The 2A has a super hurricane engine.
https://billings.craigslist.org/pts/d/billings-1944-jeep-1946-jeep/7661947790.html
“1946 willys jeep run and drives 1944 jeep for parts original 4 cylinder 4 speed excellent parts vehicle”
Blaine shared this one. It includes a Converto Dump Trailer.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/atq/d/vancouver-1941-mb-willys-jeep-slat/7662296819.html
“For sale. 1941 MB Willys Slat Grill Jeep. The very first year of the Jeep.
Delivery date: December 4, 1941. Mostly original brought back from overseas.
This is a pre-war MB Jeep. This vehicle starts and runs great with a freshly rebuilt 1942 engine.
The original engine stamp date December 1939, (not installed) will go a long with the Jeep it is complete and is a good running engine.
New canvas top, seat covers, and back fold up seat.
.30 caliber belt feed machine gun (metal replica) with mount. Side mount ammunition cans included.
A very hard to find Solid steel dump trailer in great condition.”
This was last started 30 years ago, so keep that in mind.
https://twinfalls.craigslist.org/pts/d/burley-wwii-1944-willys-mb/7662567401.html
“This is an original WWII Jeep that spent its life on a farm in Idaho. It has about 25,000 original miles. Was last started and run about 30 years ago and has been stored inside in a shop since now collecting dust and bird poop. Although it was a military Jeep, it was never used by the military but instead in 1944 diverted for agricultural use, where a spray rig was added as well as large headlights and a heater, otherwise it is 100% original. The original small headlights are included as are 5 original combat rims and other military parts. This is a wonderful example of a first generation military jeep worthy of a ground up restoration. Well restored military Jeeps are worth $20,000 and great fun for parades etc. This one was owned by my father and another farmer before him and has a clear title. I will deliver for a fee or you may arrange to pick it up near Raft River, Idaho. The price is $7,900 with all extra parts wheels and tires.”
Mike shared this unique build. It’s got a 181 Mercruiser engine, which was one I was considering when I was building Biscuit. I wish I could take this for a test drive.
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/grass-valley-1945-willys-jeep/7664480067.html
“Complete rebuild 3 years ago
181 4 cylinder mercruiser engine
T90 transmission
New 33 inch tires
4 wheel disc breaks
Custom best top
8500 warn winch
Duel fuel tanks
Line x tub
New seats
Warn locking hubs
Roll cage
Heater
Waterproof radio
Electric windshield wipers
Millatery grill
Hi lift jack,axe,shovel
Tow bar”
Update: **Sold** was $2500. turns out this was an 1942 GPW.
Includes a Capstan winch. Thanks to David for sending this one. The grille is likely from a DJ-3A.
“Barn Find……Willys Jeep MB, approx. 1946 with Arctic Cab, factory capstan winch, rear hitch, solid cross members underneath. Unknown mileage. Manual and a few parts. Includes 2 rusty 9 slot grills. Who needs a cool project? No registration found…..yet. Estate clearance. Must move. $2500. Best to phone.”
This is pretty rough.
https://missoula.craigslist.org/pts/d/florence-willys-jeep-1944-mb/7647504104.html
“1944 Willys MB military jeep. Not running it’s been sitting since 1979. It has a Studebaker flathead 6cyl in it from a early vintage engine swap. All other running gear is stock. The body is in okay shape for it’s age, the floor boards are pretty good but the two rear tool box bottoms are rusted out. The engine may be good, it does turn over by hand and by jumping the starter. The parts that I know are missing are the Radiator, window glass, headlights, taillights, rear driveshaft and seats. That’s all I know about this jeep, I have never heard it run or worked on it. Bought it last year and decided on another project that has more leg room. My loss your gain. It has no title I will give you a notarized bill of sale. Asking $950. Firm.”
This is a British contract jeep and was remanufactured by Allison, so who knows what parts were substituted during that process. Looks like an interesting pone.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/836781837500292/
“1942 Willys BRT MB Jeep – DOD 3/17/42 – MB128189 (BRT – British Contract Jeep)
Made appox two weeks after the last Slat Grill, this jeep has many slat grill features. It went through a rebuild program by Allison Steel in Phoenix Arizona in Feb, 1945 based on the rebuild tag attached to the dash. They used all sort of parts. A slat grill tub, with lots of Ford parts and pieces too. The DOD (3/17/42) would indicate it was a pressed grill jeep with a glove box. A fairly rare & early jeep.
There are no Ford stampings on the frame, so it’s definitely a Willys. The frame data plate is missing up front; however, there is still a rivet (which can be felt from behind) where the frame plate once was. There is some rust and bubba modifications where plates were welded to the floor, a tail gate was installed, etc. but the data plates are original.
The grill is the early type with no indentation on top. It has a Ford transmission with right side drain plug. Passenger side fender and passenger seat are F marked as well. Driver seat is a slat based on the split at top. Axles appear to be the early type. Rubber hood blocks, all 4 combat rims (although rusted and not for use). It also comes with three (3) older NDT Cooper tires which are not mounted. Four inner tubes are included and all go with the jeep. Engine is a CJ and most likely seized.
Additional photos upon request.
I don’t want to part it out, so it’s being sold as-is. There is no title, but will come with a bill of sale. The jeep rolls so could be easily put on a trailer.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/15/2023) Could be worth a look. It has a variety of mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/775672030820056
“1942 Willys Jeep. Rebuilt 302 motor with under 400 miles on it. Good tires, full soft top, brand new Summit racing steering column”
This one looks like a beloved jeep. This is listed as a 1946, but it’s a modified MB with a custom top and suicide doors.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/936692907404438
“Anyone have some land and trails to run on and hunt. 1946 Willy’s Jeep. Runs good. It needs some brake work. The wheel/ brake cylinders are sticky. It does have rust and some holes in places but the vehicle is 77 years old. lol, It’s dependable. It is what you will make of it. We love this old Jeep and had a lot of fun in it but just don’t have the storage anymore. The transmission is a three-speed with twin sticks for four-wheel drive, two-wheel drive, high and low range.. We have a separate engine block and parts on a crate for another motor that was given to us by a friend years ago but we never used it or had a need for it. Make an offer. 5000 obo. Will sell the Jeep and engine together or separately.”
