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UPDATE: Still Available
(11/12/2014) Sounds like it might require additional work.
“The new: complete break job, water pump, fuel tank, carburetor, ignition system, 12volt converted, exhaust system. Starts every time. runs strong. Too many projects.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4902001689.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400
(09/23/2014) Looks to be some value in parts.
“JUST BODY, DOES NOT HAVE MOTOR OR TRANSMISSION”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $$2500.
(02/25/2014) The dogs look in surprisingly good shape. The tires on the trailer aren’t so good. This may include an overdrive, based on the ‘4 levers’ comment.
“1941 WILLYS OVERLAND JEEP AND TRAILER, ORIGINAL 4 LEVER TRANY 283 CHEVY V,8 CAMEL HUMP HEAD. NEED FULLY RESTORATION. $2500 CASH OR PARTIAL TRADE,“
Like Ted in Connecticut, Craig reports there is plenty of snow in Vermont. None of these jeeps will be moving anytime soon!
Cort wondered if anyone knows the manufacturer of this trailer. It appears to be a cross between a Ben Hur (the sides are Ben Hur-esque) and a Sterling Machine & Mfg trailer (note how the interior of the top rim slopes into the trailer).
From 1941-1945, the Ben Hur (G-518) trailer was built by numerous companies (according to this page), including American Bantam, Ben Hur, Century Boat Works, Checker, Dorsey, Gertenslager, Henney, Hercules Body, Highland Body & Trailer, Hobbs, Hyde, Mifflinburg Body, Naburs, Nash Kelvinator, Omaha Standard Body, Pke, Queen City, Redman, Steel Products, Strick, Transportation Equipment Corp, Truck Engineering Corporation, Willys Overland, Winter Weiss, Baker, Covered Wagon Co., Keystone, And Streich. When the war ended, some of the companies must have had extra trailer parts. My theory is that this could be an early prototype of the Sterling Machine trailer, but build from left over Ben Hur parts. After fiddling with designs and/or using up the leftover Ben Hur parts, maybe Sterling decided to make the trailer smaller (see the green example below).
UPDATE: Was $8999. **SOLD** Now for sale here.
Nice looking jeep.
“1946 CJ2a Willys Jeep. Small block Chevy. New 35 BFG’s and rims.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
May be worth a look. No description.
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $20,000
Has a bunch of updates.
“Custom 1961 Willis FC 170 Jeep, Ford racing 351 Windsor, Power Steering, 4 Wheel power brakes,2 speed transfer Case, Ford (AOD)4 speed auto Multi Car show winner.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.
(10/14/2014) Top is fiberglass.
“1949 Willy’s CJ-3A with professionally rebuilt engine and transmission, all original running gear, original 6V power, aftermarket seats (originals were completely destroyed), tonneau cover, fiberglass top, mostly restored but still needs some work if you want it to be completely restored. Needs new brake drums but otherwise in great running condition and looks good. This Willy’s is meant to be driven and enjoyed.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/4902449638.html
Might be a good price. MB/GPW body?
“46 willys 283motor, 12 bolt rear,10 bolt front, sag 4 speed,,metal half doors,,powersteering”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/4903159674.html
The floors have been diamond plated.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/4903451288.html
FOR SALE:
1950 Willys Jeep CJ3A
All Original
Original Owner Family
3 Speed Manual Transmission
4×4 High/Low Range
Off-Road Tires
Warn 8k lb. Winch
Color: Black
$4,500 OBO
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2800.
(11/12/2014) Title may not match the jeep.
“I have a very nice 48 CJ-3A Willy’s. She sports a sweet small block Chevy engine and power steering. The rest of her remaining drivetrain is still original. The ol’ girl has basically been in storage for over 17 years. I have started and drove her once in while to keep things lubed up. The large tires have great tread but are badly weathered. The body is very straight but has some floor pan rust. The master, wheel calendars and shoes were all replaced last year. A new Best top with doors is included. The seats were entirely rebuilt with new foam and material. This would make a fun weekend toy to play with. I have to many to give her the time deserved so it’s time for her to go to a new home. I have a clean ’48 title that came with it when I bought it but the vin. numbers do not match. I’d really like to get $ 2800 for her but will entertain an reasonably close offer. Please don’t bother me if your not seriously interested. This is an old vehicle that will still need some TLC to become a daily driver.”
http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4902649527.html
