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Lots of parts.
“Two 1946 Willys: $2000. One is unassembled and complete except for motor and seats. This one had a small block chevy at one time, frame is boxed and mounts reinforced. The assembled one is complete except for seats. There are three windshields frames between them. One good title. Trailer not included. $2000 OBO 916-717-7290”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2126497384.html
The seller must sell this project.
“Nice jeep, a bunch of custom stuff done to it, new paint, ok tires, looks likenew diamond plate all around, roll bar, custom red eucaliptus wood dash, ( very nice) and new VDO guages. new pertronix ign. new carb, orig 4 cyl engine, runs nice. needs to be finished. bill of sale only, car is clear and out of system. can’t finish, losing home and must sell. Open to offers but don’t be an idiot. thanks”
http://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/2127877473.html
Originally published in January of 2010″
In the two photos below, photographer Fritz Kaeser captured this Mobile Orientation Unit presentation on June 28, 1945, near Cividale, Italy (at least that’s the assumption as Cividale is scribbled on the back). I did a search on “Mobile Orientation Units”, but didn’t have any success learning more about them. Fritz ran a studio in Wisconsin before World War II and then headed to the Western U.S. after the war, photographing the American Southwest and the Rocky Mountains. These photographs are a part of Denver Library’s Western History Collection.
This photo shows the Tenth Mountain Division Information and Education’s Mobile Orientation Unit’s jeep-top stage parked in the middle of a grassy field during a discussion of the Pacific campaign. Pfc. Bob Wright (left) and Sergeant Ed Curry sit at tables atop the stage. Behind them is a banner with a map of Japan and the slogan: One war, one world. A jeep trailer contains a sound system and two loudspeakers, a third loud speaker is on the other side of the stage. http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?00200148+TMD-148
In the photo below, the Tenth Mountain Division Information and Education’s Mobile Orientation Unit holds a discussion of the Pacific campaign and invasion of Japan with soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division’s Quartermaster Battalion. T/4 Theodore “Ted” Lockwood uses a portable microphone amid the audience. http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?00200149+TMD-149
The Sunbelt Antique and Classic Automobile Company & Museum at Las Vegas, Nevada, has several Willys. I think you’ll find the last one most interesting …
First, we have this beautiful 1946 Wagon:
Here we have a couple pics of a 1948 Jeepster:
And now we have this beautiful ‘1943 Military Jeep’ …. Seriously, here’s the sign! Sure lookings like a militarized CJ-2A to me. See more pics as well. I sure hope they didn’t pay too much for that!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1995.
(01/26/2010) Looks good. The seller notes this has a 3A body.
“1949 Willys CJ2A with 3A body. Awesome working condition, a workhorse for your place or a toy for the woods!
*** Only third owner!
*** Converted to 12 volt
*** Complete with 8,000 lb. WARN winch
*** Military non-directional tires and spare with less than 200 miles on them
*** Bestop black vinyl top with nylon zippers
*** Lots of extra parts — transmission boots, engine mounts, etc.”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“Willys Jeep cj2a-mechanically good, body fair to good. Has a cj3a windshield installed, comes with but not installed rollbar assy, sidesteps, no top but a new all weather cover,it has later cj 15 inch wheels and almost new m&s tires (also comes with 5-16 inch jeep wheels), all 4 new springs (mounted on another Jeep but never ran), front hubs, diamond plate rear body covers (not installed) a really nice tow bar and towing lights plus lots of other Jeep parts.”
This might be a good price.
“Runs good, i drove it around town before it got t o cold. Everything works but a couple of the gauges and brake lights. I’ve put everything from plugs and wires to carb. rebuild, bearings in the front end, hoses and belts, lights. Gas tank rusted out so i put a plastic one in for now. I have the windsheild just hadn’t had time to put it in. Email me at jrmycone@yahoo.com for more pics”
http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/2124817921.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
I’m not sure what part of this project is the project part.
“1944 Willy’s Jeep. 283 Chevy with a 3spd. Great project! Asking $1500.
UPDATE: A reader bought this “awesome” GPW. He will send us pics and update as he restores it. You can view it here.
No pics provided.
“f-script ford gpw,will be for a restoration project,all orignal parts,f-stamped on bolts seats,and frame,bumpers,spare tire carrier,etc..”
It might be the carb or a fuel pump. I suspect the problem is cheap to solve. This might have little or no rust.
“1955 Jeep CJ5. 4 cyl “F” head engine, manual transmission and 4 wheel drive. It is mechanically in good condition other than a current carburetor problem that allows it to start but not continue to run. It is currently in storage near Alva. but is priced F.O.B Oklahoma City. Asking $1500, or make offer. 405-833-7217″
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/2125665986.html
The price is a bit high on this project. However, what interests me is that this appears to be a M-38 body, with the exception of a battery box. And, this doesn’t appear to be a replacement body to me.
“1950 Willy’s Jeep CJ – 3A Serial #49445; Runs Great Needs Body Work; 3500.00 or Best Offer.”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/2126041009.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
This has some updates.
“1953 modified willy’s jeep with chevy 327 w/four barrel edlebrock carb. dyna four wheel drive and berg-werner four speed trans.”
