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These quick searches can help you find things on eBay. People list in the wrong categories all the time, so don't be surprised to see brochures in the parts area for example. This section used to be split into jeeps, parts and other categories, but recent changes to eBay will require this information to be recoded.
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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 .
“1947 Willys CJ2A. Barn find. Comes with Engine, transmission, transfer case, axles, 5 new tires, hard top and full doors. Missing interior. Glass broken. Floor boards rusted and will need replacement. No title. Willing to trade for nanny goats, heifers, quality hay, covered livestock trailer or $2500 cash.”
Seller would like the buyer to make an offer from between the two book values of $20,000 to $44,600. I mean, really?? but the “good news” is that it is under 150k miles AND it needs to be reassembled ….
“62 Willies cj5 jeep,body good,Has lock out hubs.New leafsprings.metal hard top.Trade for 4×4-1\4-1\2 ton,Runs and driveable, under 150000. Miles.Its inside of a building.Books for $20000.-$44600.or make offer between the two prices.Cash and in person.No motorcycle’s.Needs to be put back together.”
“Had the Jeep for 10 years. Replaced the starter, the coil. the master cylinder, and the carburetor. I still have all the original parts put aside for the person that wants to bring it all back original. It runs and needs to have the carb adjusted “it’s brand new but needs to be tweaked to suit engine”. The engine is the original 4-312L. It was overhauled before I bought it. Tires are original seats were put in by me they’re northern tool specials. Call if your serious only.”
UPDATE: This post was originally posted July 29, 2016:
I finally snagged this “Jeep Multi-Stop Truck” brochure off of eBay. It is only seven pages. There are no details provided about the chassis used, but it does use the F-head.
The date on this proposal is March 1960. The first ad I have for the FJ-3 is in 1961. My guess is that this may have been 1) a competing idea for a cheap delivery vehicle or 2) the basis for what was restyled as the FJ-3. That AM General made a version of the Multi-stop right after jeep’s general and Military product division was spun off (1971) into the AM General Corp likely isn’t a coincidence.
According to some magazines of the day, the FJ was considered a Multi-stop van, so the description was used, though I don’t believe it ever appeared in any advertising. For example, this 1959 article except from Google notes the following, “office requirements for pickup and delivery of mail on multi – stop routes . The Fleetvan ” Jeep ” trucks , equipped with automatic transmissions , will feature compact cargo space , high maneuverability , maximum driver visibility ”
This documentation came from a friend. It accompanied a Sears Deluxe hardtop, though for some reason it shows the simpler hardtop instructions. Maybe the owner of this document lost the rest of the instructions? Either way, this might be useful to someone.
Andy shared this jeep. It’s got what we believer to be is a Stratton lift control valve, but missing the lift arms. It is labeled as a 1948, but looks to be a CJ-5 chassis (I had thought maybe it was a 2A chassis, but that does not appear to be the case).
“1948 Willy’s Jeep all paint removed in primer (the one picture shows before primer). Comes with top, doors and plow. Has new tires, new leaf springs and shocks on front. Motor is out and ready for rebuild, head was done some time ago trying to get some life out of it with no success. Solid body CLEAN NJ title. Asking $2800 CASH ONLY SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY!!”
“1943 Willys jeep MB “go devil” engine.
Engine has been in storage for years.
Engine is not frozen, turns over by hand, good compression.
Bell housing, generator, carb included, see pictures.
Serious buyers only”
