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1947 CJ-2A Indianapolis, IN **SOLD**

February 17, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $25,000.

The price is listed at $25,000, but it sounds like the seller will take offers.

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“1947 WILLYS Jeep CJ2A with PTO
– Ground up restoration and complete engine, transmission and transfer case overhaul
– Engine completely rebuilt with new pistons and rings with all new internal parts
– Hardened seats to handle today’s gas
– Replaced entire brake system with proportional valve 70/30 disc front, drums rear
– NEW springs, steering box, suspension system, interior, windshield, lights, canvas top,
tires, wheels….
– Only 1596 miles since overhaul and over $35,000 invested
MAKE AN OFFER – SERIOUS SELLER”

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1960 Truck JeepRod Indianapolis, IN $19,900

February 17, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Trucks This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Truck isn’t registered or plated, though it shows a plate on the back.

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/fishers-1960-willys-pickup-restomod/6820408394.html

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“1960 Willys pickup on sandblasted and painted S10 Chevy truck frame with 383 Stroker, T400 with racing clutches and 2600 stall, 4/11 gears, all prof built. Dyno tuned, estimated 430 hp at engine, has not been drag raced or street driven since the build, I have driven it in parking lots. It runs and drives great. New C&R radiator, electric water pump, new fuel tank and high volume pump. New steel floors, new polished aluminum firewall, diamond plate alumimum truck bed, new tires, new American racing wheels, two new Hoosier slicks on matching wheels. Prof. built full roll cage, new Corbeau race seat, new 6 point harness, fire extinguisher, second frame installed for passenger seat. New headers, exhaust with electric cutouts. Windows are Lexan plastic. I have some seals and a set of front fenders with the sale, rear fenders are available online. The stamped Willys logo”

 

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1949 Jeepster San Diego, CA $4000

February 17, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Jeepster This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.

(11/23/2018) It runs and drives!

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/d/san-diego-1949-willys-jeepster/6815873587.html

“’49 Willys Jeepster with flat head 6 cyl engine. New clutch. Has some rust. Great interior and top. A good project for you. Is registered, runs and drives.”

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Squirrel Cage Article and Photo

February 16, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Magazine, Old Images, Old News Articles • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE II: Bob Westerman shared a few cage photos he’s found during his research:

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UPDATE: Dan tracked down this detailed explanation of the Squirrel Cage: http://weaponews.com/weapons/16209-a-system-for-increasing-the-patency-of-the-squirrel-cage-usa.html

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The November 9, 1948, issue of the Evening Star ran a short article on the Squirrel Cage. A February 1949 issue of Mechanix Magazine ran the same photo (and it’s more clear).

The Evening Star photo and caption:

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The Modern Mechanix photo and caption:

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1947 CJ-2A Muncy Valley, PA **SOLD**

February 16, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

Could be worth a look. Only one pics provided.

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“1947 Willys CJ-2A. Good condition, 66K. Has in the last 3 years new water pump, thermostat, points condenser plugs wires, motor mounts, clutch pressure plate and throw out bearing, front and rear main seals, master cylinder. Has Best top soft top. Needs carb or carb rebuilt, will start if pulled but floods when trying to start with switch. Asking $5000. CALL Between 6 and 9 pm week nights, anytime on weekends. If no answer please leave message and I will call back. I work 5 1/2 days a week. No trades, cash only, and I do not need help selling. If your a tire kicker or don’t have the money don’t waste either of us time. Thank You.”

 

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1949 CJ-3A Saint Cloud, FL $10,000

February 16, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Plenty of work has been done on this rig.

https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-cloud-willys-jeep/6810820118.html

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“1949 Willy’s Jeep CJ-3A. This Jeep was a frame off restoration. It has a brand new Certified Willy’s body. Below is everything that’s been done and what needs to be finished. I have every receipt and at the moment there is $11,273.00 in parts, and that does not include any labor. The Jeep is pretty much finished, it just needs exterior paint. The exterior is just in black primer, the way it came to me. The interior is completed as you will see in the pictures. Anything that bolts on that’s is not in the pictures I have in the box. Everything is period correct to the year.
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