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This is CJ-5 #128 based on the serial number (10128). Even better, it runs.
“WILLYS JEEP FOR SALE! <> 4 cyl engine<> 3spd transmission<>Runs good<>4×4 works!<>Body is rough and needs work(has dents&rust)as shown in pics.Newer gas tank in great shape.Bill of sale at this point( will apply for new title soon)!Thanks for looking!”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5670214040.html
Might be some value here.
“Here are two Willys. One is a 1946 and one is a 1948. They are project cars but everything is here. Frame is in great shape on both and both have clean titles. Both have motors but the green motor is pulled out of it. The motor in the red one is in it and Is free. Asking $1500 call or text ”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/5675287371.html
Includes a Sears Half Top.
“1949 CJ2a need it gone, can’t work on it for at least 2 years so I need to get rid of it. It cranks so the engine isn’t seized and the tires do inflate. It has a F-134 engine instead of the L-134 Go Devil. I’m in Portland and you will need a trailer to move it. Comes with a sheet metal cab and doors, can be worth money by themselves.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/5672491620.html
Has a rebuilt engine.
“1951? WILLYS JEEP REBUILT MOTOR, NEW SUSPENSION, NEW TIRES, BODY IS SHOT. NO TITLE COMES WITH PLOW”
http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/5667752539.html
Bill spotted this tender-like wagon. Not much left, but still interesting to document.
“2wd willys. Station wagon made into a pick up. V6 engine (Ford I think) with automatic. Front end wrecked. Have replacement body parts and radiator.
$200/offer. Not tilte – bill of sale only”
http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/5669098395.html
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $450.
To me, based on the large door and cab windows, this looks like a later model Koenig Hardtop, similar to this one. However, I haven’t run across a hardtop with instead rear windows quite like this.
“Rare Arctic Hardtop for early CJ2A or similar flatties”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
The hardtop might be the most valuable part. The jeep looks like it went through a fire.
“1955 jeep willy project non running lots of parts, overland full metal cab, roof, metal doors good glass, extra hood, ford 289 engine.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Listed as a 1949, the VIN indicates it is a late 1947 (141105).
“1949 CJ2A Willys Jeep , Great shape would be a great fixer upper”
Marty Tilford is shown with his two four-year-olds, Emerson (left) and Ian (right). Those two love to jeep! That’s Marty’s trail jeep behind them.
This week the PNW4WDA is holding its 27th annual Trail Jamboree. It is a very popular event; tickets go online early each year and sell out within a day or two. I’d never had a chance to attend in past years, but this year Marty Tilford offered to give me a ride over the Shoestring trail.
This was something I couldn’t pass up. This was my 30th anniversary of my last trip over the same trail, an adventure I wrote about in Finding Virginia. So, on Thursday, I ditched my computer (and my wife) and headed for the Yakima area of Washington State to join Marty and his two four-year-olds for a ride over the mountains. I had a great time. Thanks to everyone who made me feel welcome!
Below are some photos of our adventure.
This is a map of our trip though not drawn to scale. It’s also missing a lot of the twists and turns. It’s also missing large rocks and steep inclines. The entire trip was under 50 miles, but took about 8 hours (with a few breaks along the way).
Marty (from the Vancouver Four Wheelers) and another club, the Timber Tamers, were the hosts for this 20-jeep trip.
One of our early stops. It didn’t take long to reach about 5,000 feet.
Here’s a better photo of the area. Below is another road to somewhere or nowhere.
