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Andy shared this one. It’s supposed to be a Maverick. That leads to the age old question, what is a Maverick. According to Grover’s site, the Maverick should have a serial number prefix of 58147. Some folks have argued that only the true Maverick was only made in 1959 (and was the first wagon to have a one-piece windshield).
“Willys Mavrick 4×2 Needs work, does not run has Buick V6 engine, standard on the floor. Rear quarters, door bottoms, floors, rockers were done once. Still have rear gate and glass but was converted to delivery doors only for the reason that my dad was “didn’t want to crawl over the gate to get stuff out of the back”. I have original trim to put back on it.I had big plans but life is life, sick of looking at it. Dont know miles on engine or wagon.Was my father’s and was our family car when I was a kid. If your not serious than let’s not waist each others time.”
“This is a western car that was brought East. It is the original body mated to an 83 Ford Ranger chassis and uses the Ford running gear, V6 and automatic. Lots of changes like reversed doors, power windows, electric wipers, power seat, remote door openers, custom taillights, custom bumpers, tinted glass, dual exhausts, custom paint and more. This is a street rod and it is licensed and on the road, driven only in the summer but driven everywhere. It runs along fine on the turnpikes and keeps up with traffic at any legal speed. I am downsizing my collection so I am not interested in any trades.”
“Frame off resto. Ls3 v8 with el60 auto transmission. Tons of kaiser willys parts. More new parts than old. Fuel 35” tires w beast rims. Novack transfer case and other engine swap parts. Lokar shifter, new gas tank, radiator, wiring, springs, sky jacker shocks, new diamond stitch seats and new side panels. Disc brakes front drums back. All new all new brake lines master cylinder. Vintage air purchased but not installed yet.”
Since then, I’ve been searching for an original US version of the Tender, but have not found one. So, while not beyond the realm of possibility, I highly doubt this is an original 1954 Tender for the following reasons.
The seller of this truck is describing it as a 1954 Truck and the serial number is claimed to be 55168 10001. However, as of 1954, the serial number system used was the 654 XX2 prefix system (the “X”s standing for various letters) to describe 4WD Willys trucks. It wasn’t until 1955 that Willys Motors adopted the 55168 system, but that year that prefix started with 55168 5001. At some point, there was a 55168 10001 produced, but that would have been late into the1955 year.
Consistent with a 1955 build, the 1955 55168 trucks model was defined as a cab only version of the Willys truck accompanied by the Super Hurricane engine, same as the truck herein. The “bed” of the truck could have been built from a wagon, so that might be consistent, too.
However, the speedo shown wasn’t produced until late 1956ish. The Willys emblem used on the hood and on the glove box looks more like an Aero emblem than a jeep emblem. The hockey-stick styling of the external chrome didn’t appear until 1960(?). Meanwhile, the two piece windshield was discontinued in 1960. So, there are major inconsistencies.
I’m sure there are other issues that folks can add to this list.
“This 1954 Willys was built as a 1955 model and is Serial #0001. A piece of Willys Jeep history, this example has 2,122 original miles and is equipped with 4-wheel drive. It’s powered by a Super Hurricane 226ci 6-cylinder engine backed by a T90 3-speed manual transmission and Dana 18 transfer case. The exterior was repainted in its correct shade of tan.”
“960 Willys 4 wheel drive wagon
Super Hurricane L6-226 engine
3 Speed T90 trans and Dana 18 transfer case
Engine recently refurbished
New carb and fuel pump
New seat covers and headliner
Transmission refurbished with new syncros
12 Volt electrical system upgrade
New carpet and floor mat
Painted 2 years ago w/ polyurethane
Brakes refurbished
New tires
New clutch disc
Owner’s and shop manual
Roof rack (surfboard not included)”
“Rare unique Panel Delivery. The metal on this wagon is in excellent condition, no dents including roof. There is no rust in any area of the sheet metal. Where all the corners meet are all factory fit. The barn doors open and close and fit perfect. It is straight, all the original parts are still there including the 6-226 super hurricane engine that runs and drives. #6 cylinder smokes needs TLC. Has original trans, original seat frames come with it, also a factory installed Ramsey winch runs from the power of the engine. It needs paint, the passenger door window and vent window need to be replaced. The first of the sport utility wagons. This truck is a workhorse.”
“Selling grandpas 1953 Jeep Willy’s Wagon, newer paint, comes with hi-po 1959 283 sbc with 327 corvette camel hump heads( engine is not installed but inspected by machine shop to guarantee it runs) has manual trans and twin stick t-case as well as over/under drive, it has 4 sticks on floor, the interior needs some work, has nice seats, but the body is solid including the floor and fenders. Upgraded full floater axles, axle shafts, pinions etc..
There’s some surface rust on the underside, but is has been covered under a car port and car cover.. all of the parts needed to get it running and driving are here, boxed and labeled, just put it all back together and she’ll be ready to go.. The only item I know it needs are a water pump and Battery. Three of the five tires hold air for at least a month, the other two for a day or so, enough to trailer it home. But the wheels/tires are old and will need to be replaced once it’s road worthy .. Asking $5900/obo, running/driving would be worth well over $10k, could be a flipper if you’re handy, I can deliver for additional fee to be negotiated!”
“Willys Wagon:
VIN: 673-16031
1950 2-wheel drive wagon, one of 7931 units made in 1950.
1950 is the first year the front grill went from flat to having the characteristic Willys v-shape
Engine:
161 c.i. (2.6L) Lightning six
Was running like a sewing machine when I started disassembly to restore
Transmission:
3-speed column shift with OD (unsure if OD is operational, but there is a lever for it in the cab) Continue reading →
