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Mike spotted this low mileage Jeep. I wonder if the mileage is accurate? hmmm. It sure looks like it would make a good restoration candidate.
“1953 willys army jeep 24 volt less then 6000 miles runs and drives. has been painted red. needs new paint and some body work but doesnt have rust. has all the black out lights that work. will trade for muscle car any condition dont be afraid to ask. Have millitary tires for it to. Have started to sand it.”
http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/1735652410.html
This looks in good shape with some good solid metal rims.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A Flat Fender. Original 4 cyl. Willys engine. Runs and drives good. Call David anytime 541-935-1322 (home) 541-285-6829 (cell)”
http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/1736552227.html
This looks pretty nice, but I can’t quite tell how original it is other than the non-original windshield.
“This is a nice little jeep with a hard to find wagon. The engine is a 4cyl. and the transmission is a 3spd. It is a 4×4 with lowlock. It runs good and has good brakes. It is stock. The wagon is an army with front brake lock. The owner can be contacted at 812-936-9192 for a complete detail of the jeep and wagon. Also you can email me with your question or phone number. The owner is asking $3500. OBO. for this combo. He may also consider taking trades. Thanks”
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1735320278.html
Well, I completely blew it. I’m ashamed, embarrassed. Truly, I wasn’t thinking clearly. Too much stuff was clogging my brain tunnels to put the pieces together. Here’s the sad, brief tale …
Late yesterday afternoon the ‘staff’ (also known as Brett) at the Utah Bureau of eWillys spotted a great deal: A 1948 flattie for only $1000. It appeared almost completely stock, with no obvious rust, though there was plenty of paint oxidation.
It had unusual bezels, a CJ-3Aish windshield, a cutout for a breather on the passenger side of the hood and hooks on the front. It was an odd combo of a M-38, a CJ-3A and titled with a year of 1948. Also, strangely, it had no willys script on the hood that I could see.
My gut said go get it. My practical side said no, so I put it out of my head. I should have listened to my gut, because after thinking about, I now realize it was CJV-35U that was running, extremely stock (except for the installation of the bench seat), and in great shape.
OHHH THE PAINNN!!!! How did I not put those clues together? Unfortunately, only an hour or so after I made my decision not to get it, it disappeared from the KSL classified list. So, the decision was made for me and I put it out of my mind. It wasn’t until this morning that I realized how big my mistake had been.
Alas, this too shall pass, slowly, painfully, like a kidney stone.
Here’s a perfect example of what it looked like (I didn’t get the chance to download the pics of it). Imagine this, unrestored, without the breathers for the intake and exhaust … and with a hardtop: http://www.cj3a.info/sibling/cjv35u/photos/p158.html (or click on the above link)
Somewhere around 1950 the Emergency Management Folks in Saugus, Massachusetts, bought a CJ-3A as an all-around emergency vehicle. As you can see by the emergency boat (being towed by the Jeep in the 2nd pic below), this isn’t a high budget operation, but then this town of 26,000 probably didn’t need much more (though they did invest in a DUKW in the late ’50s).
Sixty years later, Saugus still has the CJ-3A (at least it looks the same with minor additions). Sporting the code name ‘Unit 41’, it seems this EMV handles emergency parades more than anything these days.
You can see more of the early Saugus EMVs here, including the original Seagrave Pumper from 1919.
Often mistaken for a ‘Willys’ (there goes the trademark …), this poor Ford M151 captured by Charles Jolliffe looks pretty beat up. Though image description notes, “This old Jeep is buried deep in the woods of Florida. I guess someone forgot where they parked. Limited Edition Series One- signed and numbered by artist“; I believe this M151 is actually hiding from it’s owner. Seriously, can you blame it?
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600.
This does not include an engine and transmission.
“For sale is a1952 Willys CJ3A jeep compete less engine, trans and t/c. This jeep has been in our family for over 30 years. This was a project started but never finished. The body is perfect with NO RUST and a sweet paint job.
Here is what was done up till now: Body was removed and sand blasted then painted. Same with the frame rail. New Rancho 2.5″ suspension installed with KYB shocks. Replaced the origanal axle with a pair from a 1968 jeep, Dana 44 rear and a Dana 27 front. Installed front mounted steering plate for power or manual, replace tie rods and tube with 1 piece (1972 jeep style steering). ”
Given this includes an overdrive, nice tires, and nice rims, this isn’t a bad price.
“Warn overdrive, Flat 4 cyl, 3 spd, Tow bar, Roll cage, Bikini top, 2.5” lift, 33” BFG mud terrains, Hunter/Ice chest rack, Gas can rack. $2400 OBO. No trades.
Additional pictures at your request. Inquiries can be made via email or call (530) 383-0618.”
http://siskiyou.craigslist.org/cto/1733604781.html
The front of this looks good, but I wonder why the rest of it isn’t shown?
“1948 cj jeep willyz 3a jeep. 289 ford v8. 3 speed with high and low 4wd. Call 620.340.7364”
http://topeka.craigslist.org/cto/1733119314.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2700. This looks like a good price.
(04/25/2010) This has a nicely installed inline 6 (no hood mods).
“1947 WILLYS FLATFENDER JEEP 6-CYLINDER RUNS GOOD TOW BAR NEW REAR TIRES NEW GAS TANK NEW BATTERY $2700 OBO. CALL GREG AT 520-808-9558”
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/1733146401.html
