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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
It isn’t running at the moment, but looks pretty stock and solid.
“It’s a 1957 Willys Jeep comes withTop and doors roll bar spare tire new driver seat and passenger seat all new rubbers for floor and Seals not running 4000 obo”
UPDATE: **Sold** was on ebay.
(01/22/2021) This could use some work, but runs and drives.
“Rare 1950 CJ-V35/U military jeep used by the Marines and Navy, only 1,000 produced. This one is the 552 produced. The CJ-V35/U is one of the rarest military Jeeps ever built by Willys. This would be a good addition to your military vehicle collection.
The Jeep is in good running condition. It has new radiator, generator, exhaust pipe & muffler, carburetor. The Jeep is 12 volts and has the original hood and headlight bezels. Tires are in good condition with little wear. The floorboards have been replaced, but with plate metal instead of replacement panels. The cutout between the 2 seats is where the generator was mounted for the radio.
The passenger side of the jeep needs some TLC. Looks like there was a spare tire on that side at one time. Both cowl side steps have places that has rusted holes. This is the only place on the Jeep that has rust through. The gas gauge and speedometer need to be hooked up. Included in the auction is the original gas tank and hood. Also include is a new full passenger side repair panel plus all 3 manuals for the Jeep. No title will come with a Georgia Bill of Sale.”
Has some worn Desert Dogs. It could be an M-38 or might be a 2A or 3A with a replacement body.
https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/sutherlin-1951-willys-jeep/7274244998.html
“1951 Willys Jeep 283 motor,ran when parked,needs rear end work”
Jeff spotted this M-38A1 at auction. It has a couple days left of bidding. It lacks an engine and a title.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/21/2021) No engine, but does include a 1986 Astro van.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/d/san-jose-1946-jeep-cj2a-project/7272159341.html
“Up for sale is a 1946 flat fender Jeep CJ2A Project. Good body, rebuilt Dana transfer case (spicer 18) that has not yet been used. Included is a GM SM465 4 speed trans with Novak adapted main shaft to fit the Dana 18. Both fenders and radiator support/grill are in good shape. Also included with this jeep is a complete 1986 Astro van for the V6 engine and computer and anything else. Also have a power brake unit with overhead pedals for installation and an extra complete rear axle assembly with springs.
Asking $2000.00, no trades.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/27/2020) It’s listed as a 3A, but looks to be a 2A body and chassis.
https://boise.craigslist.org/pts/d/boise-flat-fender-jeep/7271675735.html
“Cj3a jeep project has later model 4.0 with 5 speed and transfer case no title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Travis has this Slat Grille for sale.
“Located near San Antonio, Texas, 78264. Cash, Paypal or Venmo ONLY. Up for grabs is a 1942 Willys MB, serial #117397, DoD of 2/6/42. Only 25,808 slat grilles produced, unknown number of survivors. Very solid restoration candidate, great historical value.
Cons:
– No title
– Incorrect post-war CJ engine (seized)
Pros:
– Excellent original chassis with no rust through
– Very minimal body rust (hat channels/floor board)
– Original T84 transmission
– Original Dana 27 full floating rear axle
– Still has soft-top bows for canvas roof
– All 3 body data plates intact
– Both original seat frames in great shape”
Updates will resume Tuesday morning.
A reader heard a rumor that the winner of the 1972 Pike’s Peak “in the unlimited class was a cj3a”. I found a video of the 1972 race, but no jeep was mentioned:
I also learned that the overall winner on one day of the 1971 Pikes Peak Hill Climb trials was Bob Sievert (his obit) in a jeep, but Bob failed to win that year. His rear end broke during his race up the hill, forcing him to rely on his front wheel drive. Still, he finished 5th in the four-wheel-drive class. Here are the results of that 1971 race, though no pics are provided that show why type of jeeps were raced:
Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph, July 12, 1971.
In 1973, Bob did win the Non-Production Truck division of the Pikes Peak race. There’s supposed to be a mention about him and his jeep in the July 1973 issue of Hot Rod Magazine. Eventually, I was able to find a photo of Bob from 1973, but it appears he raced using a modified Jeepster Commando:
There was another jeep entry in 1973, this CJ-5 operated by Ken Anderson, but no mention of how well he did:
So, I’ve been unable to confirm that a CJ-3A was used or modified for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, but I’m sure CJ-3As, as well as WWII jeeps and CJ-2As and other vintage jeeps were raced given there was a 4WD class. Anyone else have more info or photos?
This December 1949 Station Wagon Brochure was part of a direct mail campaign. The form number is SWDM2-45M-1249. This one isn’t in very good shape, but it’s the only one of these I’ve ever seen.
This shows the brochure fully opened:
This is the backside of the brochure fully opened.
