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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
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500
(05/07/2010) The body appears in decent condition.
“I would like to trade for a fullsize truck, bronco, or k5 or $2500 cash. But may be interested in anything never know . I don’t have to sell or trade just seeing what’s out there. Send pics and details on trades I will get back quickly. Thanks.”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/cto/1733391160.html
UPDATE: Back on eBay
(04/22/2010) Here’s a solid look Jeepster that hasn’t been restored yet.
“THIS IS A GREAT LITTLE 1950 WILLYS JEEPSTER FRESH OUT OF THE BARN……..I BOUGHT THIS JEEP ABOUT 35 YEARS AGO FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER, WHICH MAKES ME THE SECOND OWNER…….THIS JEEPSTER WAS ORIGINALLY BOUGHT NEW IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, AND DRIVEN TO UTAH IN THE 1960’S…….I PURCHASED IT AND HAVE HAD IT IN STORAGE EVER SINCE, WAITING FOR ME TO GET THE TIME TO RESTORE IT…….IT HAS ALWAYS RUN GREAT…..IT IS MECHANICALLY ALL ORIGINAL, WITH 4 CYLINDER OVER HEAD VALVE (F-HEAD) HURRICANE ENGINE, THREE SPEED TRANSMISSION, AND OVER DRIVE……THE JEEP WILL NEED A NEW BATTERY, FRESH FUEL, AND PROBABLY A TUNE UP, SINCE IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR SEVERAL YEARS. WE ALSO REMOVED THE OLD GLAS BECAUSE IT WAS YELLOWING AND WE WANTED TO PUT NEW GLASS IN…..WE WEREN’T ABLE TO FINISH THAT PROJECT, SO IT WILL NEED SOME NEW GLASS….IT’S ALL FLAT GLASS, SO WON’T BE TOO EXPENSIVE. THE BODY ON THIS JEEP IS JUST ABOUT PERFECT, VERY SOLID, WITH NO RUST THROUGH, OTHER THAN A HOLE IN THE DIVER’S SIDE FLOOR BOARD, WHICH HAS BEEN PATCHED AT ONE TIME LONG AGO, AND WILL NEED TO BE PATCHED AGAIN. THIS CAR IS AN EXCELLENT CANDIDATE FOR RESTORATION, SINCE IT IS VERY STRAIGHT AND MECHANICALLY ALL ORIGINAL. CLEAR TITLE……”
After fixing the sprinklers and getting the lawn ready for summer, I decided it was too nice of a day to waste any more it, so I pulled out my trusty Idaho map and searched for a local drive I hadn’t tried yet.
Sure enough, there was a dirt road about 15 minutes north of me that meandered upwards 12 miles into the mountains until it reached Spring Valley Summit (4500′) on Highway 55 between the Treasure Valley and Horseshoe Bend.
It was perfect, as I live just off Hwy 55, so I could roar down the highway following my exploration into the ‘unknown’ and test out my new timing specs (I just readjusted the distributor to 13 degrees). With new jets and the timing dialed correctly, it seems to be running very well.
Along the way, I snapped a couple pics for your viewing pleasure. In this first pic, I’m near the beginning of the drive. That’s Squaw Butte in the background, which I’ve only climbed halfway so far (prior to having the jeep).
There were a number of mines along the drive. Why someone parked a car onto of the entrance is beyond me … Maybe it’s called the Rusty Auto Mine?
It looks nice and a good price.
“1949 Willys Jeepster convertible, 4 cylinder, 3 speed with overdrive, lots of new brake and front end parts, looks and drives good, recent “driver” quality paint job, seats recovered in brown corduroy, top and side curtains in great shape, newer radial tires, some bondo on rockers but rest of the body and frame are solid. Fun to drive and very collectible! Make an offer! 630-309-0269″
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/1731181439.html
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**
This appears to be a great price on an updated CJ-3B.
“1960 Willys CJ, 289 Ford V8, 4 spd, 2500 firm must see. LOTS OF FUN!”
