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UPDATE: Price dropped to $300.
(01/06/2019) TJ spotted this ad. Could be a good deal for the right person.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/478733732624077/?ref=messenger_share
“Tub and frame”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
(02/02/2019) This has some PA Air guard history.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/390268365134474/
“1950 Willys M38 Military Jeep
This Jeep served in the Army and PA Air Guard. Had awesome patina! The m38 is the most sough after flat fender Jeeps.
Before we start… THIS IS A PROJECT that has had a good start.
A lot of the hard work has been done. I repeat, THIS IS A PROJECT.
-Inline 4 Cyl Go Devil Engine (non original)
-T90 Manual Tran (original to Jeep)
-Body is fairly solid. Frame is 100 percent solid. Front floor pan has been replaced and needs to be welded into place
– Have the original military wheels (two tires date back to 1952)
-Front and Rear drive shafts have been rebuilt
-New Clutch Cable
-Trans and Transfer Case Fluid Changed
The Jeep runs, and moves on its own. The cooling system needs to be finished (Have radiator and new hoses), brakes need to be totally gone over (Have new master cylinder), gas pedal not hooked up at moment. A piece of wire operates the carb to lot drive. Gauges are missing. Jeep is Wired to start, but whole Jeep needs to be rewired..”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/19/2018) Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/303131203751208/
“Selling whole vehicle but will sell parts. Hood, grill, engine block, tailgate, axles. No transmission or transfer. All sold as is. No title!”
UPDATE: Peter notes that the trip was cancelled to Covid. He hopes to try again in 2025.
Peter Heyniger is organizing a cross-the-US vintage 4×4 tour along the Trans American Trail for the summer of 2020. He’s looking for participants, sponsors, and helpful folks along the route. The tour welcomes vintage jeeps, landcruisers, broncos, and other older 4x4s. He expects that to complete all 5200 miles will take seven to eight weeks; folks have the option of doing all or part of the route.
You can learn more at his website: https://sites.google.com/view/vintagetransamericatrail2020
UPDATE: Thanks to Tremaine for supplying better pics of the CJ-2 grille guards seen in a couple of these photos.
Original Post March 4, 2019: These photos were published in the July 22, 1945, issue of the Sunday Star Gravure Section of the newspaper. I don’t think I’ve seen a photo of the jeep pulling the trailer from the driver’s side.
It feels dramatic.
View all the information on eBay
“1950 Press Photo Medical Team Carries Wounded to Jeeps in Masan Sector of Korea.
This is an original press photo. Korean War, United States Wounded Evacuation: Wounded in the desperate battle for the hill in the background, a 25th infantry division soldier was carried to a waiting jeep in Korea by medical department men. The action took place in the Masan sector on the southern front. Mountain heights and other elevations are of prime importance in this area, and some have changed hands several times. Photo measures 8.25 x 8.5 inches. Photo is dated 09-11-1950.”
Looks solid, though I wonder what is under the protective panels along the side.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/618701838592884/
“This jeep has been rebuilt. Complete with new 12v wiring, new guages, seats, tires and much more. Rebuilt 134cid flathead 4 cyl motor. Run great”
Lots of updates.
https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/sonora-49-willys-jeep-modified/6830533874.html
“49 Wyllis Jeep. Has been modified to accommodate trail, four wheeling, working on property and driving around town. Currently placed on Non-Op status. Engine is 1963 Buick 198 ci bored to 225ci. Custom headers. Front differential is Dana 44, Detroit Truetrac limited slip. Rear differential is Dana 44 with Detroit locker. Rear axle is a custom made heavy duty Warn axle. Front brakes are from Ford F150, rear from F100. Transmission is SM420, 4 speed on floor. 50 pound flywheel. Transfer case is model 18. Drive shafts (front/rear) are custom made to length. YJ leaf springs front and back. Rancho shocks front and Monroe air shocks back. Tires are 34 x 10.5 Interco Super Swamper. Soft cover and doors are in good condition. Currently redoing front and back lights (wire pulled, still need to be hooked up). Parking brake needs to be installed. NOTE: Electric winch not included.”
Seller has this listed at $10k, but the price may not be serious as he’s accepting offers. There might be some damage on the driver’s side.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/285216285430196/
“Great condition, new brakes, battery, runs great!!! Make me an offer..”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/28/2019) Lots of custom work here.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/phoenix-jeep-hot-rat-rod/6827398841.html
“Hesitate to call a rat rod. 53 cj3a body,complete fabricated frame Dana 44 disc rear,Mustang 11 front,4.3 chevy v6,700r4 trans,all fresh. No junk. Not quite done small stuff some wiring windshield, wiil yard drive now. All work personal done by myself. Will have a bonded title,with az vin.”
