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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1875.
It does not run.
“A great weekend project. Just in time for Christmas. Plenty of parts available online. The data plate on the firewall says it is a CJ 2A production #49534 or 84. It does not run currently. It needs care, but multiple mechanics have told me that the frame is in good shape. I have owned it for over 15 years. There is no title for it. Buyer is responsible for arranging and paying for transport. It is being sold as-is.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
Here is a possible MZ-1 Radio Jeep.
“1944 WW2 Willys MZ1 Jeep for sale. This Jeep was originally made as a Radio Jeep for the Navy/USMC during World War 2. After it’s military career this Jeep was sold as surplus and was used as a ranch and hunting Jeep on a ranch in Northern California until recently.After research and consulting with WW2 Jeep collectors the features found that lead us to believe this is a 1944 MZ1 are listed below.
1. The Jeep Body has the access in the transmission hump between the front seats for the generator, there is signs of antenna by driver’s crash pad, and a hole in the bottom of the glove box. The body number is 4161, which is consistent with a mid 1944 MZ1. The Body has the MB style cowl gussets, round toolbox latch indentions, trailer socket hole and gas can holder strengthening. No Data plates are present.
2. The Frame is a MB frame and no frame tag is present however there are bolt holes instead of rivets between the bumperette mounting holes, which indicate lifting rings were present at some time. There is also signs that a spare tire foot brace was used on this Jeep.
3. The engine number is # 352454, which is consistent with a mid 1944 Jeep.
The Jeep starts, stops, and drives however it needs to be restored. We did have the front frame horns, front bumper gussets and new bumper installed. Starter, and fuel pump were refurbished and a new battery installed. This is sold as a parts vehicle with bill of sale only. It is not road worthy and needs to be loaded onto a trailer. I have taken photos and a walk around video. The Jeep is sold as is, please contact me if you have any questions or would like additional photos.”
No pictures provided. This could be anything.
“complete with plow rough 603 231 0287”
This looks good.
“For Sale: 1954 Willys Jeep CJ3B. Car show winner. Excellent condition, new paint, new tires, new engine, all new parts throughout. Receipts for all parts and work performed available. Must see to appreciate. Asking $12,500. Serious inquiries only. Call Danny at 812-789-3038.”
http://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/2747973643.html
There appears to be some good value here.
“no motor no trans. good body 520-406-6125”
http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/2748184285.html
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“this is a 51 m38 willys was an old navy jeep has been in storage since the 70’s has a ford 289 hasnt been fired since built has new dual exaust has a new tow bar on it 2 33’s on the front the body is straight except for 1 rear corner where the spare tire caught a tree in the 70’s. there is NO rust in this jeep has an extra front fenders and hood. the old bumpsteer was removed and a regular steeringbox installed this is 90% there. this engine hasnt been started since installed there is no wireing so please dont ask if it runs!!!! has original running gear except engine. dana 25 front dana 44 rear and the t 90 tranny seats have been recovered
the bad
needs wireing harness
needs new mastercylinder and brake lines hooked up
clutch adjusted”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1300
(11/15/2011) This appears newer than a ’45.
“this is an excellent project jeep that can easily be back on the road by the spring, all it needs is the right person. It is complete with lots of new parts, i had the engine running the other week, all the gauges worked for me. the big thing this jeep would need is the clutch disassembled and cleaned, not hard as they are a fairly small drive line. this is also a fairly rare jeep as only about 2000 were built in 45 making this one of the few survivors. however it does not come with a hard top in the picture as that in not for sale”
http://nwct.craigslist.org/cto/2747308204.html
Several shots of the left side, so it must be the good side?
“1948 Willys Jeep – CJ2A – runs good – new tire & brakes – interior in good shape – exterior needs paint $2600.00 OBO”
http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/2748367174.html
UPDATE: Was $1300. **SOLD**
(09/05/2011) There is some work left in this project.
“hi i have a 1948 jeep willys flat fender set up for a v8 has the 10 inch breaks front and back frame reinforced for the v8 mounts are already moved just need the motor and trans will drop right in the window is a split frame its on a non op clean title dana 44 rear call me jon at 209 408 5997 thank you!”
UPDATE: Back in May of 2011 Mike forwarded me the below ad. This morning Craig pointed out that Dan over at Hemmings did a nice article about the stainless bodies along with the seller of these kits.
The buyer apparently bought out a stainless supplier in the Philippines. Call the seller for more info.
