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Looks pretty solid.
“I have 2 body’s with hood and fenders. Some rust”
http://monterey.craigslist.org/pts/4876539173.html
Good price on what looks to be a DJ-3A tub.
“Willys flat fender tub, no rust. Rear corners banged up. Dash is original, no added holes. I believe the tub is around 1959 based on dash.”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/pts/4875437682.html
UPDATE: Was $4500. **SOLD**
This may be a good price. Might not take much to make it look even better.
“1953 M38A1 Military Jeep in nice condition.
I have owned this Jeep for around 20 years. Around 4 years ago, I had the dents and dings taken out, primed and painted by a local auto-body shop. I did not have them fully disassemble the jeep as that would have been a little too pricey for me. As such, the more hidden areas (like under the fuel tank) are not painted in Army green, nor was the underside of the vehicle. The paint was researched by the Surplus outfit in Oroville and that is where I purchased it. I have a gallon of it left for touch-ups or doing what was not done before.
There are several military gizmos still on the Jeep: It has a pintle hitch, the small black-out lights below the headlights, the canvas-bow brackets mounted on the side, several placards (in brass) showing the serial number, etc, several tie downs for a top and the shovel bracket under the hood.
The floors are (amazingly) rust free and the tool chest beneath the passenger seat is intact with only a small bit of rust. There is a bullet hole in the floor of the tool chest (?) that was there when I purchased it, but not in the lid. It’s something you can ponder over with your friends.
The Jeep needs a thorough ‘going-through’ to check and replace seals where necessary.
The bottom canvas on both front seats need to be replaced but the remainder is quite serviceable.
There is a rear seat bench, painted-to-match of the correct type and the canvas is there.
All 4 tires are military-type and show very little (if any) wear. There is a spare wheel and military-type tire or serviceable but older vintage. There is a painted-to-match roll that just hasn’t been re-installed after the painting.
The jeep starts, idles, runs and drives. I believe the engine (a 4 cylinder) is original and has a new fuel pump and tune-up around 3 years ago. The battery is old, but it starts and the lights work. It has been converted to 12V. The battery well is funky and could use some protective coating.
The speedometer, water temp and oil pressure appear to work. The fuel gauge does not.
Over at Kustomrama.com I found the below photo taken by Marvin Patchen. Marvin took a variety of older photos that have landed on the pages of FourWheeler and JP Magazines (or perhaps just online).
Frank M. James CJ-2A. Photo taken by Marvin Patchen.
Last year Verne Simons published three articles at Four Wheeler.com with jeep camping photos. The photographer for some of these was Marvin Patchen. Apparently some were also published in a 1959 Motor Life Magazine article (I believe it was April 1959 — I will know for sure soon). There are some great photos. Click on the links below to see them.
Photos from the first two links were taken during a Chuckwalla Jeep Club Trip from Hemet to Borrego Springs.
Part 1: http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1403-vintage-expedition-trailer-camping-part-1-march-2014-vault/ (Eric Rickman photos)
Part 2: http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1404-camping-part-2-april-2014-vintage-vault Marvin Patchen photos)
In an article titled “Old-School Camping Extravaganza” from September 2014, Verne shares some more photos. http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1409-old-school-camping-extravaganza-vintage-vault/
Mark has just posted a new feature story over at Warjeeps.com. Read about how David Egerton spent three years restoring a 1942 GPW that had been civilized.
http://warjeepstories.blogspot.com/2015/01/honoring-veteran-42-gpw.html
David Egerton’s 1942 GPW
Robin shares this photo and caption. It describes the close combat course in North Carolina.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Runs. No title. Looks like a good price.
“1947 Army Jeep Bought Fort Knox Kentucky Army Base have $3300 invested bill of sale first come will take”
UPDATE: Was $5500. **SOLD**
Looks like a fun veep-like rig.
“This is a professionally built custom Dune Buggy set-up.
Chassis is 100% custom with an all steel built in roll cage frame and under body plate.
Powered by a 1973 VW bus engine and upgraded transmission, racing clutch and suspension.
Body is a fiberglass Jeep body and needless to say unique unique unique.
Built well and runs and drives great! Also has 4 wheel disc brakes and stops on a dime.
Great for off roading, sand rails or just showing off just about anywhere.
Asking $5500 obo.
Also might be interested in a good trade. Old cars, RATRODS, golf carts, ATVs or anything cool. (Just not your old junk)”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(01/04/2015) The jeep runs. The purchase includes a spare motor.
“47 Willys CJ3A restoration project. This Jeep is complete with snow plow blade option. Lift cylinder and hydraulic pump work. Body is in good condition with only the right rear quarter section damaged. Original 6 volt system and stock drivetrain. Engine runs. Transmission T90 and transfercase T18 removed as complete assembly. Spare blue printed and balance L134 engine.”
Updates include Suzuki axles.
“Original body, Hood, Grille, Fiberglass fenders. Rear gate welded shut. 5.0 Pony Ford engine, Fuel Injected plus computer. Ford bellhousing, clutch and flywheel. Warner T-15 3spd. transmission with the shortened output shaft to fit Ford splines. Dana 18 Transfer case. Custom front and rear output shafts. Original heavy duty new springs. Front and rear axeles from Suzuki Samuray, front is manualy locking. Frame-modified and adopted Suzuki. Fuell tank in the back. Twin side exaust, Rolebar, Soft top. Needs wiring, Tires, Battary and Paint. Runs like a champ. Wiring is bad and does not charge, but alternator is ok. Power steering. Price is non negotionable. Cash only. As is. Hate to sell but I am in a bind. Used to drive it dayly in the winter.”
http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/4875757026.html
