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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(11/02/2015) This has a non-running f-head. Has a heightened windshield.
“This Willys CJ2A has the early 50’s hurricane engine. Top and 2 doors included. Has not ran in 6 years. Either respond to email or text ”
You may remember Robert’s 1942 GPW from this post last year. Since then his father and he have repowered their modified GPW.
Robert writes, It has been about 18 months since I wrote you about the GPW project that my father and I found on your website in 2010. You were kind enough to feature the build of our Willys last time. Since then we have made some drastic changes that I think you may enjoy.
Things got out of hand last November when a simple craigslist browse lead to the purchase of a B&M 144 Supercharger from Ohio. Initially, we were not sure if the blower would find its way into the GPW, and decided to bore out a 350 that we had lying around. The plan was to build a supercharged 383 stroker for fun, and then decided what vehicle to install it in. As you may imagine the longer we had the blower in the garage the more inclined we were to see it tentatively installed in something, and the GPW was the easiest option. We pulled the 400 SBC and installed the 350 with no internals, but the blower on top to see how it looked. The result was amazing, and we decided that the Willys was going to get a new motor!
Installing a small block chevy with a blower in a Willys that came with a 4 cylinder comes with numerous obvious and unforeseen hurdles. For instance the blower is a bit taller than a traditional intake manifold, and consequently the hood would not close. Therefore, we moved the motor mounts down which actually helped the center of gravity! This alone did not clearance the blower, carburetor, and air cleaner though. However, we were undaunted, and decided that the only remaining option was to cut a hole in the hood and stuck the air cleaner out!
After we figured out how to fit the motor in up and down we decided to address the issue of front to back. The position of the motor already had the HEI distributor close to the firewall so there was no room to move the engine backwards, and the snout on the blower was too long for us to fit the single core radiator before the grill. Therefore, we completely removed the radiator from the engine compartment, and installed a new 3 core aluminum radiator on the roll bar behind the seats! We had to customize all of the plumbing for the cooling system, and my uncle assisted us with a very special bender borrowed from a former custom off-road shop. In addition to the bent aluminum portion we ran the same flexible lines along the frame rails that you can find on monster trucks. Continue reading
Great shot of the VEC.
“1946 Press Photo Toledo Edison Company employees using a Jeep out in the field
This is an original press photo. Two “trouble shooters” for the Toledo Edison Company, Toledo, Ohio, find using a Jeep suitable for reaching poles in “deep cut and heavy fill” areas.Photo measures 8 x 10.25inches. Photo is dated 03-07-1946.”
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There’s lots of comic books and military items at this auction. The lot of Willys brochures looks interesting, especially that Willys Export Vehicle Program brochure.
“Military, Comics, Coin and Ephemera Auction
Sun. November 22nd
1:00pm, Doors Open at 11am
HARRIS BROS. AUCTIONS
G-4150 VAN SLYKE RD.
FLINT, MI 48507”
http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2619929&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
(11/11/2015) Looks good for the price.
“Fully restored no issues or problems what so ever
If the ad is up its for sale”
UPDATE: Was $1500. **SOLD**
This may run. The outside looks very solid, but the rear floor definitely has rust. A very stock 3A.
“1950 CJ3A Willys Jeep project. I bought it an estate auction last year and haven’t done anything with it so I’ve decided to sell. It’s all original and needs restoration. It was running when parked but the previous owner ran into health problems so it sat for several years and as a result it needs new fuel system, etc. The motor does turn over and I was told it was started last summer. I have the windshield frame. Please look at the pictures then if you’re interested, click the reply button above to call, text, or email for more information.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Auctioned.
The jeep has a reserve. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21 @ 10:00 A.M. Located at 4001 Cortland Avenue Altoona PA 16601 – Near Cesare Battisti Club.
“VEHICLES AT 12 NOON W/RESERVE – 1959 CJ-5 Jeep Willys w/reading of 23000 miles & snow plow;”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,900.
(09/11/2015) It’s got a few updates, but sure is a clean jeep. Check out the underside pics.
“Gorgeous 1948 Jeep Willy’s 4X4, restoration includes 350 V8, headers, paint and more. Own a piece of American history with this timeless classic!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000
(09/20/2015) Looks nice, though there’s some wear on the floors.
“For sale. 1954 CJ3B Jeep. Nice condition. Brake system recently rebuilt-new lines, drums, and master cylinder. Windshield frame seal replaced and new horn wiring. Many overhauled components and replaced parts. Little rust. Always hangered. Transmission shifts great, doesn’t pop out of gear. Hi/Low/2wd/4wd all work great.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1800
(06/20/2015) Probably not much more than a plow jeep without additional work.
“Body has some rust, frame has no rot at all. Replaced most brake lines last summer, has new plugs wires, distributor, new updated solex carb, belts oil and filter. Comes with manual plow, great plow truck for medium to large driveways. Bill of sale only”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/5316181218.html
