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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: Still Available
(06/11/2012) This was available at a yard sale this past weekend. Call to find out if it is still available.
“I bought this Willys Jeep as a 1952 but think it is a 1953. It is a CJ3B with the best engine I ever heard on an old jeep. It is a flat fender jeep and buyers need to look at this jeep. Come and see at my yard sale on July 4,5,6,&7 at 2130 U S Rte 5 N in Windsor, Vermont if it is still here. 8026745057 wes”
http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/3800533794.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
There looks like value here.
“This jeep has no title but is restorable and the data tags are all there so a bonded title would be cheap and easy. The body needs floors but is doable. It comes with a rollbar and a hard to find koenig hardtop and stock heater. Feel free to email with any questions or pics.”
Lots of updates.
“1949 Willys CJ3A this rig has a lot of work done to it. It has a Ford SB 302 CID V8, rebuilt carburetor, new starter and alternator, power steering, electric fan and fuel pump, points converted distributor, relocated oil filter, custom headers, Flowmaster mufflers. The drive line is setup very nice T90 3 speed transmition(new clutch), T18 transfer case, Warn Saturn overdrive so it has 12 forward and 4 reverse gears, New U joints, Dane 25 front axle, offset Dana 44 rear axle with a locker. New 35x 12.50 15 BF Goodwrench KM2 on black spoke steel wheels. It has been lifted with 2.5in Rancho leaf springs and a spring over conversion. New fuel cell and gages, 8000lbs winch, two fuel cans and mounts. I have a few extra parts that I just haven’t had the time to install yet. So as you can see this is a very capable trail rig. Just about all the custom work on this was done or redone correctly by me. Asking $5000 OBO. If you have any questions please ask.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3800444264.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $1200.
“For sale Willys jeep. I think its a 1947 model with no title. It has been a hunting vehicle and hasn’t been ran in several years.”
David has this for sale.
“Mostly complete 1955 Willys Overland M38A1 Combat Utility Vehicle. Full Title (NOT SALVAGE) matching data plates. 24v System, Correct Carter YS Carb, Correct Fuel/Vacuum pump, correct wheels, complete dashboard, spare carrier
Great starting point for a restoration. Been sitting in the dry New Mexico desert for 30 years. Has not been started in many many years.
$3000 or best offer. Must sell quickly.
Cash only. Call Andrea @ 505-974-7609.”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/3791825315.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
It’s a project.
“I believe it’s a1962 no title I’ve owned it for 5 years with hopes of building it. It has all the body parts steel roof stell doors original difs transfer case it has a small block Chevy I think it’s a 307 it’s froze up I think the jeep has been sitting for a long time. I will not give it away so no low ballers please”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
(04/21/2013) IT looks like it has a WW2 windshield. It appears solid.
“Runs… / Drives…
New Brakes… 11 inch
Needs throw out bearing… works but is loud…
has a newer gas tank..”
Between Antique Fire Engines, 16,000 toys, and a French Laundry, our trip from Mackinaw City to Fenton, MI, proved to be fascinating and fun. We have plenty of pics to share, but those will have to wait for at least a day.
Happy Mother’s Day MOM!
I’m sure there’s a story behind it, but I fear we’ll never know why a sailor was driving a CJ-3A and pulling a stage through a neighborhood.
“Original vintage snapshot photo, circa 1940s or 1950s. Sailor at the wheel of a Jeep, pulling a trailer that looks to be a stage – “When The Rains Came.” We do not have any details about the location of this photo. Some minor age toning, otherwise a nice image- as seen in scans. Measures about 2-3/8″ x 3.5″
View all the information on ebay
Seth discovered this one-of-a-kind boat for sale. Perhaps the builder was inspired by the Panther water car?
“This is a 1972 All Fiberglass Jeep CJ5 Tub built up on a Fiberglass hull. It has a 50hp Johnson outboard on a custom bracket with power trim & tilt. It has all nautical lights for running at night plus all the vehicle lights work including head lights, tail light and blinkers. This is a 2014 build.
So let me tell you, this thing is an absolute blast, grab a friend turn up the stereo and you will be turning heads everywhere you take her and you can take her anywhere because its great in any water due to the two 12 ft wind surfing boards that act as outriggers so its real stable and not tippy at all plus it has a full windshield. This thing is custom everything from the beautiful paint job to the detailed shifter console and dash board.
Also comes with custom fitted boat trailer.”
No pics, but Glenn verified this is a very late DJ-3A.
“I have a 1967 DJ3A that needs to go, it was a project that never got done so it’s in pieces thats why I am selling as parts. ALL must go in one lot, this was the standard 2wd version with a flat head.. Sorry I do not have pictures. The body is on a trailer and delivery can be arranged”
<– Day 6 – Thurs. May 9th: Rain Rain Go Away | Trip Overview | Day 8 – Sat. May 11th: Fire Engines, 16,000 Toys and A Destroyer –>
Whitefish Point Lighthouse and the Shipwreck Museum on Lake Superior
Well it worked. I wished the rain away and we didn’t see any all day. However, I forgot to wish the cold away. But, I’ll take the cool temperatures over the rain.
Today, Friday May 10th, our first goal was to drive to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point near Paradise, MI, where a light saving beacon has been maintained in one form or another since 1849.
On Friday May 10th we drove from Iron Mountain to Mackinaw City.
On our way to the museum, we encountered a couple different jeeps. One was in the form of a wooden jeep at a Big Boy Burger restaurant in Manistique, MI. This one included a slide. Ann tried real hard to get a shot of me on the slide. Unfortunately, our memory card lost the pictures I took of the front of the wood jeep (time for new memory card).
The next jeep we saw at an old motel near Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan. There was a dog near the jeep that wasn’t too happy to see me taking photos, so I kept my distance. It looks like someone took the time to fabricate a custom hardtop.
The museum costs $13/per adult. However, if you have an active military ID, you and a friend can get in free. However, they don’t advertise that fact, so you’ll have to ask about it. We had a nice time looking around the exhibits.
There are plenty of harrowing stories of sailors freezing, drowning, and dying. To be fair, many people were saved by life-saving crews as well. If you are in the area, it’s worth dropping by to see. The fact that of the 550 known major shipwrecks lying on the bottom of the lake, at least 200 of them are in the vicinity of Whitefish Point, underscores the importance of alerting sailors to the dangers of the area.
Here we are at Lake Superior. You can just see Canada behind us in the distance.