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It runs and drives.
“1943 Willys CJ – original engine and drive train, runs. WA title $2200.00 Call 509-701-0768.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2601811475.html
UPDATE: Sold. Was priced at $8500.
This looks good, though it appears to be missing the dataplates.
“Original Willy’s 1942 MB with Willy’s 6v Flat Head Four. Has the shovel and Ax, Spare tire, Stars and parade gloss green paint. This has been a family herloom past down. The jeep runs and looks great,it sits covered up in the garage. Needs to be seen by the public, has been in many parades over the years just don’t have the room or need anymore. It needs a new home where someone can appreciate this WWII gem. Please serious inquires only, No haglers. Priced to sell”
UPDATE: Still Available. It was last listed in 2010.
There looks to be value here. Are the front rims combat rims?
“1942 willys jeep for parts no motor or tranny just tub,and frame”
http://portland.craigslist.org/nco/pts/2602214129.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
The partially assembled engine suggests this doesn’t run.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price
This appears to a mb/gpw.
“For Sale is a 1942 CJ2A Jeep. Its has a good running motor but needs restoration overall. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900
“Tub number: 99803 aprx date of manufacture July 3rd 1944
Titled: Yes
Nomenclature plates: none
Info:
Jeep was originally purchased in 1960’s and used extensively on vineyard land as a family tour vehicle.
The condition of the frame shows some rear cross member damage and the front cross member has a rust hole in it but all is within your normal “fixable” range of condition.
The body tub tool box floors are rotted through and there is patch work to the floors in places.
Modifications include:
Home made tow bar assembly
M38 – CJ front windscreen with no wipers
Front seat frames back rest repaired with newer tubing
No rear seat
No top bows or brackets
No body handles or hardware
Tub was skinned on the front sides and seams bondoed
CJ radiator
Homemade wiring to tail-lights
After market tail-lights
Ford truck wheels- 16 inch rims- 650 mud and snow tires in good shape (no spare)
After market speedometer
Period correct reproduction Temp, oil pressure and voltage meter and key switch.
No nomenclature plates.
Engine and drive-line:
The engine shows a compression reading of
1- 100 lbs
2- 86
3- 85
4- 100
The engine may need a valve adjustment but appears to run fine. Components work off of the original 6 volt system.
The heat riser is stuck and needs to be serviced.
The transmission shifts and performs normally.
Some oil seepage mixed with dirt is present but no major oil leakage on the ground.
Proper air cleaner, cross over tube, oil filter housing. The carburetor is a CJ (636-SA) Carter in good running order.
Conclusion:
This Jeep has been driven slow most all of it’s life. The running gear and motor are in good useable condition. The body is good for hunting and gathering but obviously not for show. A full restoration is possible but the Jeep would need a lot of correct style components so the cost may be prohibitive.
This Jeep would be best used as a….Vineyard Jeep or hunting.”
I thought this looked like a good rig until I noticed someone had defiled an “In N Out Burger” sticker on the dashboard. Then I actually read the new meaning, “In N Out urge”. Ok, I can live with that.
“42 WILLYS MILITARY JEEP— RUBICON PROVEN AND READY, BUICK V6, 538 GEARS, FULL LOCK FRONT N REAR, NEW BFG MUD TERRAIN TIRES, WINCH, JACK, NITROGEN BOTTLE TO FILL TIRES, LOTS OF EXTRA PARTS—WAY TOO MUCH TO LIST EVERYTHING!!!!! THIS IS A STEAL FOR 6,000!!! THIS IS ONE SERIOUS 4WHEELIN MACHINE!! CALL CRAIG @ (480) 370-3336”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/2572467351.html
It looks good from the front .. lol
“1943 Willys Jeep for sale. Engine No. CJ2A40130B (Engine No. 283773 removed in 1955), Serial No. 20471694. Purchased in Germany 1948 and kept in family ever since – have all documentation. Body in poor condition, no front glass, no upper body. Engine and other mechanicals believed to be complete. Both doors restored and in good condition. Last ran 30 years ago. My father died before he got to this project. First $100 takes it away. Buyer responsible for removal costs.”
http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/2570260328.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500
The seller specializes in the rebuilding of WWII jeeps, though they do other work too. You can learn more at Hanson Mechanical.
“Refurbished 1943 Willys MB (title says Ford GPW but this IS a Willys MB.)
-1952 Kaiser straight six well mounted with military aircleaner. 110 or more compression on all 6 cylinders.
-T90 transmission with slight leak.
-Brand new military tires.
-Brand new battery,
-Brand new beachwood seat cushions (includes back seat cushion though I do not have back seat frame.)
-2/3 of wiring redone and carefully with solder.
-Bondo and fiberglass removed from body, all repairs with steel, lead filler, and brazing.
-Body stripped to bare metal.
-New Army Jeep Parts WW2 semi gloss paint.
-Original combat rim spare.
-New safety glass.
-90% of this project was done with original parts.
The Jeep looks great and we are very proud of it. Originally I bought it to break up for parts but then it ran so well we decided to save it. We stripped the body of bondo (up to 2 inches in a couple spots) and replaced all bondo and fiberglass with steel. Whole body was wirebrushed. Has incorrect rear tail lights but they sit where the reflectors should be and blend in. Someone cut a tailgate in it once, the next owner bolted a heavy panel in place across the entire rear. The large panel is not noticeable, is thick and strong, and cosmetically okay so we left that in. Has invasion star stencil along with a new number (its rebirth date), and USA markings
What it needs, speedo cable, possibly a new temperature guage, and I have not figured out the gas guage yet. The toolboxes were welded shut, and the metal was replaced over the shock towers with metal from another Jeep by a previous owner, and while shock tower repair is solid it is not cosmetically pleasing.
The vehicle runs great offroad and will pull a house down with the Kaiser 6 and T90. I have only run it short distance on hardtop.
Two months work were put into rescuing this vehicle, it would be nice for anything from parades, to reenactments, to hauling logs out of the woods. I rebuild vehicles to be durable and usable.”
UPDATE: Was $100. **Status Unknown**
I hope someone can save this.
“Rolling chassis as is, no paper work, lots of rust but plenty of parts left if you are restoring an old jeep.
This chassis needs to be paid and picked up in the next 2 weeks or it is going to recycle.”
