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Seller notes it needs some additional work.
“1948 WILL’S CJ2A, NEW STEEL TUB, BRAKES, ENGINE, CLUTCH. LESS THAN 100 MILES SINCE REBUILD. THIS WAS THE ULTIMATE BARN FIND. CLEAN IDAHO TITLE IN HAND. THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WORKS AS WELL AS THE HI/LO RANGE. STILL NEEDS A LITTLE TINKERING.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4497304892.html
It doesn’t look like much, but there’s supposed to be a variety of new parts.
1955 Willy Wagon-Model 54168, 55-6-226 Utility Wagon. Has Rebuilt Flat 6, 4×4 with High & low, & locking hubs. Has Dana 44 Transmission, 72 horse. Has New brakes, new brake lines, new master cylinder, new hubs, new carburator-Carter 2 barrel, New fuel pump, new coil, New heater, New electric windshield wiper motor, and New 25 gallon fuel tank ( instead of the 15 gallon).
Vehicle needs some rust repairs, and need paint.
Email for appointment, or with questions.”
http://mendocino.craigslist.org/cto/4498907146.html
It’s a project. How about that grill!
“I have a 1947 Willys CJ3A that would be a great summer project to rebuild. Transmission is in working order and engine has no cracks and needs to be rebuilt. Body also needs new tub and the frame is in perfect shape. Original seats included. Asking $4,000.00 or best offer.”
http://stcloud.craigslist.org/cto/4499158804.html
May be some value here.
“1949 cj3a parts 2-engines complete did run/1-front diff assembly/2- steering columons/1-frame in good cond/1-hood rust free/1-body almost rust free a couple little holes\these need a good home make me an offer thank u”
http://fairbanks.craigslist.org/pts/4498609225.html
This is worth a look.
“Koening PTO winch, Ramsey PT1-W PTO, and drive dine to connect the two. Have been told that the winch is possibly off of a CJ3 (A or B). I was going to use it on my CJ2A project, but that project is going away.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/4499312564.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(05/29/2014) This includes an overdrive.
“1947 Willy’s CJ2A 289 Ford small block V8 , 3speed trans with warn overdrive, body has rust , new brake master cylinders and wheel cylinders”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/4491784529.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
(05/05/2014) Doesn’t run. Listed as a 1950, but it looks like a 2A to me.
“This jeep can be used for parts or restored. Missing a few things, but 85-90% there. Engine does not run. Small rust holes here and there, not serious. All running gear complete,rolls so it is towable.odometer shows 70k”
I was busy all day on the jeep. Progress was steady and the unusual lack of swearing suggests it was a successful day! I will have pics and a report in the next couple of days.
On another note, I’ve been experimenting with no-kneed, no commercial yeast breads over the past few weeks. Right now I’m using a strain of sourdough from the San Francisco area. Besides the sourdough, there’s only salt, water and flour. I bake at 455 degrees in a thick ceramic backing dish with a lid.
So far, the results have been great! Check out that last batch here:
I’m going to ‘grow’ a few more starters and try some more complex combinations of flour. I will also be trying a dutch oven in our regular oven to see if that produces a slightly different flavor from the ceramic baking dish. I’ve just ordered both of Chad Robertson’s books as a happy-birthday-to-me gift (bday is later this week) to help expand my repartoire: Tartine Bread & Tartine Book No 3. Stay tuned!
Dennis shared these photos of his ex-wife’s grandfather, Tom Provateare. He’s pretty sure these were taken while Tom was stationed in Germany.
Paul forwarded these two photos of hardtops. Anyone know who manufactured these tops?
The first one is the same model of hardtop Paul’s dad had on his jeep. Paul notes, “This is an old metal hardtop which was used on the WW2 Jeeps. The windows in the doors are moved up and down by straps on the inside of the doors.”
This is another version of the same top. However, the doors on this top have been modified so the vertically sliding windows were replaced by fixed pieces of clear plexiglass. Rather a boxy design even compared to a Jeep.
