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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 .
It’s rough.
“1945 MB Willys Jeep. Serial #340860. Delivered to military 6/9/44. This is an intact, complete jeep with front end, rear end, transfer case, 3 speed transmission, front and rear end drive shafts, extra transfer care, extra motor. Doesn’t run or have title be great project vehicle or parts vehicle. DANA Front end and DANA rear end. model 18 spicer. DANA transfer case. $1500 firm. Lake Butler . Leave message”
http://lakecity.craigslist.org/cto/4548003567.html
Looks like a project.
“1952 Willys Jeep
ALL original, still has factory stamping!”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/4560932171.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
“Willys 3B.
All there with custom paint.
Engine fire took its toll. Carb melted. Distributor destroyed.
Was running when caught fire. Gear boxes protected by bucket.
Great donor vehicle. I have many parts unique to these vehicles.
Call to see if I have what you are looking for.”
No pics provided.
“I have a 41-45 willys mb jeep tub, I was going to build a rat rod out of it but another project came along and would like to just get rid of it. Make offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600
“FIRST $600.00 takes it or an interesting trade. ASAP
Save this Willys. We have stored this inside for 20 years and outside for the last two and it is time to find it a good home. The hood and fenders (not pictured) are in good shape the tailgate, windshield, and body have been filled over the years. The Jeep has a small block V-8, which is a boat anchor, but the parts to switch are presumably there. It has only one wheel, the rest appropriated for other uses before we got it. I won’t give it away and would consider interesting trades. Consulting Jeep parts and restoration sites – the hood and fenders are worth something. It is not titled but the dash plate is there. 1943 is a guess. Half money from a restoration site for the hood, grill, fenders, and tailgate is $800. Plus the drive line, etc. is worth something. Don’t need to get all of that and would like to sell soon”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
(06/24/2014) Looks pretty original. Seems to be missing the battery box.
“The original Jeep! Runs like a top! Unstoppable 4WD! Extremely well cared for! Price is firm.”
UPDATE: In a comment below Claudia mentioned that Jarvis Jeep had a very catchy jingle: Beep Beep Jarvis Jeep. Apparently, that jingle was played a lot in Oregon as a variety of folks from Oregon have mentioned it on the internet. I tried to find a commercial with jingle, but no luck. Also, at one time Jarvis Jeep was the largest jeep dealer in the nation. If I’d realized Robert Jarvis was still alive I’d have tried to contact him. Unfortunately, he passed away this past April.
Apparently, he was quite the character and boxer. According to the article in this magazine, during a boxing tournament in 1946 Rocky Marciano broke his hand on Bob’s head. After which, they became life long friends. (go here to learn more and then search for ‘Jarvis’.)
Here’s an image with the jingle on it that was posted on pinterest:
Craig scanned this from the January 1959 issue of Jeep News. It features the Jarvis Jeep dealership from Portland, Oregon.
John forwarded this unusual race. It’s was a 7610 mile rally across some desolate terrain. Sure looks like it would have been an experience!
http://www.endurorally.com/pages/peking-to-paris-octane-article-oct13
This family jeep was stolen. Unfortunately, there isn’t specific information. A reward of £1,000 has been offered for the return of the jeep.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
This has some upgrades, including the Hudson Steering mod.
“My loss is your gain! It is going to a good cause: college fund for a single parent’s child.
History: There have been only two previous owners; clear title is present. This CJ2A has been garaged over the past 5 years. It is in superb mechanical shape and runs like a charm. This has a warn overdrive, which makes driving so much easier and highway speeds possible. Hudson steering has been installed and makes steering a breeze. The engine has been totally rebuilt and retrofitted for unleaded gas. The oil pressure runs 40-50 psi. The following renovations and modification have been performed: