A reader plans to buy a CJ-3A body kit for his 1949 CJ-3A. He was leaning towards either Morris 4×4 Center or Willys Overland. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience with a full body kit purchase?
Colombia Jeep 360 degree Panorama
Warren forward this fun link. Click on the pic.
According to the website that holds the panorama, “This is image was taken in Circasia Quindio Colombia. Its the place where the cattle is sold every weekend. It is also a place where all the farm people go and sell vegetables and meat. The Fire Department is located there. The jeeps are the famous Willys that take people into the mountain to work their farming.”
Veterans Memorial Museum in Huntsville, Al
UPDATE: Brandon visited this museum recently and files the following notes, “The museum’s collection includes Ford GP #1, Bantam BRC-40, Willys MA, GPA, slat grille MB, GPW, and M38.”
The Veteran’s Memorial Museum in Huntsville, Alabama, houses three early jeep prototypes.
From the Website, “The Museum displays more than 30 historical military vehicles from World War I to the present, as well as tableaus, artifacts, and other memorabilia dating back to the Revolutionary War. Supporting organizations include the 19th Alabama Infantry, which sponsors exhibits from 18th and 19th Century conflicts, and the 8th Air Force Historical Society, which sponsors a Bomb Group briefing room. Both of these organizations support ‘living history’ presentations at the Museum.”
There appears to be a Bantam BRC 40 in the back, a Ford GP to the far left of the photo, a Willys MA just to the left and another Ford Pygmy to the right. I haven’t found any other info that describes what the museum has. Anybody been to this museum?
Here is a closeup of the Ford Pygmy from the museum site.
War Museum in Pyongyang, North Korea
In case you plan a trip to North Korea, you won’t have to leave behind your love of Willys, for the War Museum in North Korean Museum has a captured one there. http://www.travelthewholeworld.com/northkorea.html
Year? DJ-3A? PIttsburgh, Pa No Price
This appears DJ-3Aish to me. This is probably a mish mash of parts.
“I have a1942 willys for sale or trade.It has a 1958 four cylinder in it that smokes but runs. all the drive train is there and in good working condition also have another motor tranny transfer case and both rearends.lookin to trade for dune buggy quad or ?. let me no what you got or make offer.seven two four 366 9850 texts thanx for looking”
1952 CJ-3A Crawler Prescott, AZ **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Still a project.
“Rock crawler needs finished….has Atlas 5.0 transfer case T350 trans. Small block chevy PSC full hydralic steering w/quick disconnect steering wheel FOX 2.0 air shocks for the rear BIG HORN 2.0 shocks up front corporate 14 bolt rear Dana 44 front.”
1948 CJ-2A Iuka, Il (+parts jeep) **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This fiberglass body has an unusually short dash. I can’t tell if it came that way or if it was cut.
“Willy’s CJ2A 1948. Fiberglass tub, all tires 99%, newer wheels, Baja lights, new starter switch and master cylinder, tow bar. The brakes need bleed, battery works but needs replaced, and engine is hard mounted. It also has a transmission leak from somewhere. Engine starts easily. Four wheel drive works. The title says 1949 but the VIN is from the 1948 period so I’m not sure what happened there. No VIN tag. Head 648830 engine P31351. from what I can tell its a F-head engine M-38. Block 646228-L-W10ANI-CR-N2.
Willy’s CJ2A 1946 parts jeep. Dualmatic hubs, hood is restorable, gas tank appears to be good, transmission appears to be ok, wheels are restorable, vin tag in place. VIN 79023, tailgate 6988. The engine was already removed whe I got it. I pulled it apart and it appears to be rebuildable. Head 640161 engine J206101. No title for this jeep. Block 641087-L-W7ANI-CR-N2 4-22.
I have described these to the best of my ability. It has been a while since I wrote all these numbers etc down so I hope I got them all correct. If you have questions please ask. I bought these to restore but due to back problems I had to stop.
I have more pictures if interested. All pictures were taken today. I plan to loosely assemble the spare motor with all misc parts bagged and tagged. All is sold as is and final.”
1948 CJ-2A Gresham, Wa $1450
No pics provided, but sounds interesting.
“this is a clean stock jeep it is 4×4 with a wench and hard top ,it also has the front windsheild for no top also. it has no engine .call 360 606-3028 thanks.”
1946 CJ-2A Wenatchee, Wa $2500
This looks like a good price.
“1946 Willys CJ2A
Recent brake rebuild—-
4 wheel cylinders
Drums turned
New shoes &
Master cylinder
Hubs &
Daily driver, RUNS GOOD
CALL 509-630-7951 ASKING $2500.00”
1953 CJ-3B Paradise Valley, Az eBay
Lots and lots of pics of this.
“-Fully Rebuilt 134ci “Hurricane” F Head 4 Cyl Engine
-3 Speed Manual Transmission
-Spicer 18 High/Low 4wd Transfer Case
-Rebuilt Axles with 5:38 Gears
-All New 12V Electrical System
-All New Painless Wiring Harness and Turn Signals
-4 New Military Tires
-Heavy Duty Front and Rear Bumpers
-Fully Redone Original Seats-Full Soft Top and Soft Doors
The body on the Jeep is totally solid and rust free. I have inspected the body and can not find any obvious rust or repair patches whatsoever. The Jeep has lived its life in dry Arizona and Colorado and has always been well cared for. The paint on the Jeep is a Jade Green Metallic, a more classy upgrade from olive drab and looks simply awesome. The Jeep is straight as an arrow and the paint job is very nice. The Jeep has been completely inspected underneath from front to back and is solid as a rock as an western car should be. The bottom of the tub, as well as wheel wells are painted green just like the top. The rubber seals under the hood and windshield are new. Every nut, and bolt was removed before paint, cleaned painted correctly then re-installed. The meticulous level of the restoration is obvious when walking around this CJ. The underside was also nicely redone and all suspension, axles, and floors were nicely sprayed with semi-gloss black.















