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UPDATE: Was $2100. **SOLD**
(08/20/2011) It still needs work.
“Started a Pro Street project, but haven’t worked on for some years now
Sitting on S-10 pickup subframe
Custom built tubbed rear frame section
Winters aluminum rear end housing
Ford 9 inch 31 Splind axles
Center lined racing wheels
Seasoned large block Chevy (block only)
Top chopped 3 inches
Tilt steering column, too much to list
Sell all or part”
This appears in good condition.
“Willy’s waggon runs drives new brakes all the way around new starter tons of new parts call for more info
Dennis 509-979-0803 title in hand”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2529816711.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700
The builder now lives in Costa Rica and no longer wants to store this.
“Very cool and unusual rat rod…..excellent 283 chevy, rebuilt T-90 transmission, new clutch and pressure plate, installed hydraulic clutch assist……all new brake shoes, new slave cylinders, vacuum power assist installed, drums turned….new wheel bearings, new Warn hubs, new front shocks, Ford chrome rims complete with some rust spots, excellent tires, (white walls painted on)………interior clean but needs finishing, front floors have rust, back is derusted with Osfo and primed………oil pressure guage works, rest don’t, need hooking up……..lights need to be wired up……….passenger door window cracked……..drive shaft to front axle removed but four wheel drive did work before engine conversion……….have hood and front fenders and a big pile of misc. parts…….generator replaced with wired in alternator……..new battery…….
This is what’s called a Rat Rod……..it’s not a restored classic……it’s not perfect…….If you know what a rat rod is you will understand, if not please google RAT ROD and check them out……….
Have title………..no tags for many years………..moved to Costa Rica and don’t want to store any longer………….If you are looking for something solid and unusual you’ll love this continuing project Willy’s………$2700.00 obo……..please no ridicules offers…….”
I have already emailed for pics of this ….
“Hello, Here is a strange bird. It is a 1946 cj-2a with a 47 willy’s wagon body chopped and married to the flat-fender 2a. It was sitting since 92 and i have since had it running. The fuel tank needs to be changed out but i have one to throw in on the deal. It needs floors, brake work and the plow is not mounted. this is strictly a yard driver!!!! It has a l-134 kaiser super-sonic 4 cyl and a original willy’s plow. I can send pics if you are interested.”
This sure looks like a good price.
“1952 Willy’s Wagon 4X4. Solid Chev 65 283 3-speed with overdrive. Selectro lockouts. Dana 44 and 60 with 433 gears. For more info, call John at 360 656-6609 or cell 360 303-9547,”
http://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/2555650154.html
The seller is also selling the wagon below this.
“1959 Willy’s Wagon 4X4 Solid Chev 72 350/350 turbo Dana 44s with 427 gears. Tru trac. Rancho high lift pkg. Warn hubs. $2,250. For more info, contact John at (360) 656-6609 or cell (360) 303-9547.”
http://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/2554186596.html
This has an unusual roof decor.
“55 Willys Panel truck, sedan Delivery 1/2 ton., nice truck, runs and drives awesome, looks great inside and out. Too much recent work to list, call for details 304-229-7287. Leave name and number, and I will call you back. I check voice mail often. I will consider trades but cash is king! Lets deal! The women WILL Be all over you and this truck everywhere you go, I guarantee it, LOL! Under Keywords below you will see some of the things I may be interested in trading for, Thanks.”
The body sure looks good. The hood clamp seems too far back?
“This 1958 blue and white Willys wagon is a charmer. She get the thumbs up when she is rolling down the highway. We are moving so we must sell. Good project!
$1850 OBO Cash Only
Rebuilt brakes, new floor pan, rhino lined rear deck, good glass all around, new steering arm, front end alignment.
Original transmission and transfer case. Good 4 wheel drive. 31 x 10.50 R15LT wide conqueror tires in excellent shape.
Has bad area on left rear corner panel. Rest of body is in good condition.
Set up for Chevy V8. Has a 283, does not run, will need to be towed. Have title in hand.
John – 253 653-8287”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/2574414768.html
UPDATE: Was $4500. **SOLD**
(07/26/2011) Lots of updates to this wagon, but it looks like it could use some new paint.
“1958 Jeep Willys Sedan delivery customized 2 wheel drive. This Jeep was customized back in the early 1970s. Has AMC 290 V8 engine with automatic transmission and V8 AMC rear end. Jeep does have air conditioning but it does need charged. Received a new set of Keystone classics and BF Goodrich T/A tires in 2008. All drivetrain components were out of a 1969 Javelin. This Jeep was driven daily in Florida up until the mid 1980s and has been parked until 2008. Ready to drive but does need restored because of lacquer paint showing its age. Jeep has spent its entire life in Florida until 2008. Does have some rust but less than most its age. Front end tilts for easy access to the motor.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
There are some interesting detail changes (lights front and back) in particular. There may be a little work yet based on the seller’s notes.
“1948 Willys, was sitting in a barn 1970-1996. I purchased it in 1998, frame-off restoration and body stripped, put on the road in 2003. Never missed a beat, very reliable, has never let me down in 8 years and 5000 miles. I am a Mechanical Engineer, been building and restoring US and German cars since 1978. I am not a pro, but I was working for a German company when I built this car, and I always imagined one of the German Engineers was sitting over my shoulder when I was building it, criticizing everything I was doing, so mechanically it is done to a high level.
DRIVETRAIN: Mid-80’s CORVETTE 350 with Corvette Aluminum heads. Engine is set 8” back into firewall, so crank pulley is centered over front axle centerline for best weight distribution. I believe the engine was re-honed at one time (pulled pan and had a look), so perhaps it is bored? Demon 650cfm Carb and Edelbrock intake, universal street rod headers ceramic coated with true dual exhaust with crossover. Aluminum waterpump. Aftermarket distributor. New valve lifters and timing chain. Turbo 350, rebuilt when truck was built. Lokar shifter. Griffin aluminum radiator, Ford Taurus Police electric fan (with low/high speed fan). Shaved firewall. Holley electric fuel pump mounted at tank, oil pressure safety switch on pump, plus large fuel filter. Runs good, although a bit sputtery until off the choke.
SUSPENSION: Heidt’s MUSTANG II FRONT end with tubular A-arms, vented rotors, large anti-roll bar (kit cost $2000). Rear end Ford 8.8” 3.23 posi with finned aluminum cover, vented disk brakes, adjustable coilovers with second set of shocks, T-bird anti-roll bar. Adjustable balance valve for front/rear brake bias. Functioning parking brake. Power Rack and pinion steering. Hydro Boost (not vacuum) power brakes make this wagon stop like a Porsche. Power Steering cooler. 16” American Racing wheels. Good front tires, older rear tires (245’s). Spare tire on Mustang 16″ alloy. Handles well, tracks straight, not so happy on very bumpy roads (low rider).
INTERIOR: Dash completely re-done. Pod in front of driver holds AutoMeter “Phantom” (white background) gages as follows: Tach, Speedo, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Vacuum, Fuel. Water Temp. Indicator lights for turn signal and high beams. GM tilt steering column. AM/FM cassette in overhead console. Center console with power window switches for side windows. Custom trans cover. Volkswagen Rabbit wiper motor (electric 2 speed). Heat insulation padding in firewall, trans cover, under seat platform. Dash lights flicker on/off occasionally. 2 front seats, no rear seats.
Windows behind doors, formerly 2 piece sliding windows, are now 1 piece power up-down, very slick. Small humps in rear floor for coilovers and differential clearance. Interior is semi-complete, but really needs to be gone over and re-done. Has 3-point seatbelts.
BODY: Had floor and rocker rust, all replaced with reproduction sheetmetal. Driver’s rear quarter panel and door lower replaced with reproduction panels. Hood shaved, headlight chrome trim removed and now mounted flush to grille, newer H4 halogen headlights. Front signals flush in grille. Custom front bumper, reinforced. All glass is new, and windshield is 2 piece flush mount. Doors shaved, with remote “poppers” for remote control, plus hidden release buttons. No chrome anywhere. Front fenders fully extended to blend into custom 2.5” rear wheel flares. Rear lights are Caddy, sunk into rear corners. Sunken license plate. Custom rear bumper. Upper tailgate (window) is custom modern look frameless tinted glass, on gas struts, hidden hinges. Color is 1992 Ford Gold with Volvo Brown trim. Paint job is so-so, cowl could use a re-spray and it has some overall wear.
Willys is sold AS-IS, no guarantees. I built it, I drove it 30 miles on August 26th, and I know it works well and is reliable, but it is not a Honda or a 2011 car so you may need to fix some things.”
