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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
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 .
(09/22/2012) This Old Jeep had a digital copy of this magazine article from Reader’s Digest January 1942. That site is now offline. Below is Page 1 of 3 pages.
(11/29/2012) Check out the driver’s side entrance. It’s looks to me like this has been trimmed back.
“All steel original body with new correct color Olive Green paint. New upholstery. New gas tank and fuel pump. All original 4 cylinder engine and running gear. 4 wheel drive. Freshly tuned, runs great. Has current title and license. Vin 389560.”
“What you are looking at is an original 1952 Willys M38 military Jeep. The Jeep has been redone and is in near perfect condition. It is all original with original 24 volt system. No bondo. All metal. Original bows and all. It could use new tires, but they are fine as is. It currently had coop grip spurs on the original Willys rims. Clear title. It is a hop in and go original piece of U.S. history. I am asking 13,500 OBO.
New canvas top
All fresh oils
New front suspension
New rear seat
New paint
New axe
New shovel
New axe and shovel straps
New stencils
New transfer case seal
All new brakes
New glass
New windshield seal
New seat cushions
Rebuilt distributor
New electrical wiring
New clutch
Fresh bed lined floors for long lasting
New battery’s”
The reason for the sale is sad, but it isn’t a great restoration.
“LOOK! 1948 Willys Jeep Mechanicals All Rebuilt! just restored by a Great Restoration Shop In Town for my friend, this was his Dream and his baby, HE DROVE IT ON THE RAMP TRUCK IN AND OUT OF THE GARAGE AND FOR 320 MILES! Unfortunatly he passed on from heart attack! He is survived by his loving wife and two children, 12 & 10 years old!! Please be generous as all the proceeds for the sale will provide for them and thier education! WE MUST SELL THIS FOR THEM!”
“Willys Wagon Project, a unique shortened rolling chassis and body with title. A great project as a one of a kind custom build or as a Rat Rod. Offers accepted.
520-861-2763 ”
(11/01/2012) The body and frame look good, but there is no engine or tranny.
“this a clean little cj3b. i bought it to build but have no time. the previous owner was converting to put a v8 or v6 in it. the body is cherry, no rusted floors. it does not have motor or tranny. the frame was taken apart and painted with the body off. he told me the brakes were rebuilt it has new universal joints. from what i can see it looks like the chassi is done. the body and paint are very clean. all you need to do is finish putting the motor and trans in and ad gauges and a wire kit. the wheels dont come with it. i have another set that came with the jeep when i got it. there’s allot of beat up ones out there that are allot cheaper but where are you gonna find one with a chassi all finished and a cherry body like this one.”
(12/07/2012) “Just found in a barn in Oregon – 1948 Willys CJ2-A Jeep. 32,000 original miles! 3 speed on floor. Has rear seat. No rust, no accidents, all there all original. Has top, bad plastic. Runs and drives puuurfect!”
The body has a top toll indent and a drain hole, but not fuel inlet. I’m going to guess there’s been some bodywork done.
“Buick 231 V6.Electronic Ing.
Holley 2 brl.carb (spare 450 4 barrel),Edlebrock cam and intake
T18 transmission. T18 transfer
31 spline HD 9 in rearend; 4:10 with detroit locker
Dana 44 frontend; 4.09 with truetrack diff.
11x2in. Power brakes.
Saginaw manual box with tilt steering. Rollbar
Rancho springs and shocks. 3in total lift.
Rear CJ5 gas tank. Mount for winch
2013 tags!!!! E-mail for more details
Some extra parts
20K on drivetrain. Dont ask how many miles on Jeep. God knows???”