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The body is rough on the outside. It doesn’t run.
“1946 Willys Jeep
Identical to WWII model
Been in a barn last 30yrs.
Ran when parked
4 cyl flathead motor
Motor turns
Has cab and 6ft hydraulic snowplow, manual pinned angle
4wd
Has some rust, not bad considering its 70 years old.
Very restorable. Frame good.”
http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/5340533789.html
UPDATE: SOLD. Was $4000.
Seeing that engine was a surprise.
“I am putting my RHD Jeep up for sale or trade.
This jeep is running a built 380hp 355CID Chevy. The jeep is RWD, can be converted to 4×4 pretty easily. Everything in engine bay and engine is NEW. It is a fun vehicle was building as a daily and track jeep, but time to move on. Paint is a black with a blue pearl.
Jeep is a daily driver to me but rainy season has ended that, as well as i wanted something i can put my kids into. Interior has not been completely redone have no time. I do have a stainless steel dash for it as well. Jeep is at car shows all the time, and seen driven in davie/ft lauderdale all the time.
I am checking offers, and trades.
Would like to trade for a loaded tool chest, Snap-on/mac. Some car offers may be considered. Or cash offers. Do not try to low ball me, i know what i have been offered for this jeep and i know what i have into just the engine and in this jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500
(11/24/2015) It has an identity all its own.
“This 1947 Willy sits on a Chevy frame and has a 327 motor with 4 barrel carb. Tires are like new and comes with a full size spare to match. Clean inside and out, and ready for the road.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
(11/10/2015) This appears to have a replacement tub.
“Good shape runs great , good tires 4cylinder.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/5342106925.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Glenn spotted this possible parts opportunity.
“Have Two of these 19 48, 1950 Jeepster Parts or restoration project most of the parts are solid and just have surface rust, Asking $500 Or Best Offer, Will Have another add for the other Jeepster. Also have extra fender for either and other parts all parts should fit either jeep. Also as you can see in one of the photo Somebody did some frame work on it. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500
(08/18/2015) Looks good.
“Family owned for almost 65 years.
Only 260 miles since complete restoration
TOP Converts to Half Cab, Full or Canopy
Removable Tow Bar included with safety chains
Beautiful restoration in Candy Apple red. This Willys was kept indoors in dry New Mexico climate. Family owned since 1951. Pristine original condition. Only modification is upgraded turn signal regulator. Starts and drives great. Steering is tight. Suspension is very smooth, does not rattle. It is a blast to drive! Full original white soft top has never been off other than to replace it at restoration.
Gauges lights all work and had a recent tune up. Over the years we did 3 complete body off, nut and bolt restorations and it has always been Candy Apple red and it is completely original, engine, trans, etc. Each time we restored it to pristine condition and had a new top and upholstery redone. Never used offroad. Tow bar.”
UPDATE: Maury found the cool video of the Pygmy. Wyatt noted that the Ford GP was formerly Mayor Fred Heine’s jeep, one that he bought and used on his farm and famous as the first jeep sold to the public.
The U.S. Veteran’s Museum in Huntsville, Alabama, has a great collection of early jeeps. I found these photos on Trip Advisor.
From left to right, looks like the Ford Pygmy, a Ford GP, a Bantam BRC-40, a Willys MA, and an Willys MB Slat grille.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,000
This is a former Wandering Willys Jeep Club Jeep built in Washington State. It was built by Mike Spencer and Mitch Carter’s cousin Bill. Real nice build for serious off-roading.
This is a very well equipped and off-road capable Jeep. It can be used for extreme off-roading or just touring the back country or desert. Jeep is registered in Washington and has a clean title (in my name). Jeep currently located in East County for the winter.
Engine-2002 Chevy Vortec 4.3L V6, Holley 380 carb with a K&N Filter, Edelbrock manifold, Headers and custom dual exhaust with a Magnaflow muffler. HEI distributor has been recurved and Holley carb has been rejetted, all on dyno. Northern aluminum radiator with aluminum overflow tank and electric cooling fan that can be shut off on dash. Painless Wiring 12 Circuit Fuse Block and all new wiring ran to everything. Optima Yellow Top Battery with custom HD battery cables and military post connectors.
Driveline-T90 3-speed just rebuilt coupled with Dana 18 Transfer Case & Warn Overdrive. (Only problem I have is that the OD jumps out of gear occasionally when accelerating hard. It will probably need to be looked at, if you plan on serious off-roading or hill climbing.) Tom Woods Custom Driveshafts F&R.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Dan let me know this Traveller is for sale.
“One owner 1963 Willy’s Traveller with the 230 tornado engine. It has the rare roof mounted spare tire rack, the high roof with the outer rounded fender wells. Also has the inner cut fender wells for the fold down seats and a PTO winch. The only major rust on the rig is the driver floor boards will have to be replaced.”
