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Given the parts, there seems to be value here.
https://eugene.craigslist.org/pts/d/elmira-jeep-willys-project-parts/7421231768.html
“Jeep willys parts or rebuild. Plus alot more parts … new frame with added stiffener ..another whole parts willy and motors and trans. New leaf springs and painless wiring harness. Everything must go. 1k firm”
The body has seen some work.
https://yubasutter.craigslist.org/cto/d/live-oak-ford-gpw/7432890763.html
“1942 GPW. Runs good I’ve been owner for the last 20 years. Call or text for questions or information.”
Seems worth a look. (Hard to believe it’s been 15 years since I lived in Aptos!)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/d/aptos-1953-willys-flatbed-truck-and/7429642381.html
“Two trucks, one for parts and other almost road ready. Over $2,000 into parts and repairs on main truck. Was used as a farm truck, runs on propane. Needs to swap cabs with parts truck, has windows, extra transfer cases and transmission, heater, wheels, and other various parts. 4×4 w/granny gear, 16″ wheels, new front shocks, hoses, spark plugs and wires, distributor cap, electrical, ignition, new bed post bases. Needs work on carb and propane exchange and completion of lights to be road ready. Temporary DMV registration. Come check these classics out before they’re gone.”
Listed as a 1953, this looks to have a body and windshield of a convertible DJ-3A. The manifold suggests this is a DJ-3A engine, too. So, this is likely a DJ-3A converted to 4WD. Notes the use of the rectangular gauge cluster.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/lake-oswego-wd-willys-jeep-cj2-or-cj2a/7433669037.html
“For sale is a vintage 1953 4WD Willy’s Jeep believed to be a Model CJ2 or CJ2A; not that familiar with teeps so if it looks like another Model, please let me know. This unit has all original 4 cylinder flathead engine, 4 speed stick transmission and running gear but the original body was dented and rough so the previous owner had a straight aftermarket replacement “Boot installed, it has a new carburetor and 12V battery and runs fine; would be ideal for hunting or camping; it needs fuld down windshield glas and head lamps; tires are in average condition. Selling because I am 6′ 3″ and cannot fit behind the steering wheel; I did not realize when I bought it that the driver’s seat does not adjust backwards because of the wheel well so there is no way I could comfortably drive it any distance Purchased from a Kabota Dealership in Medford, OR but haven’t been able to find the Pink Slip; selling with Bill of Sale only if Certificate of Ownership cannot be located at time of sale Asking $4,500 OBO – possible trade for Wildland Tanker/Tender or related Fire Equipment.
Located in Newport, OR , 97365”
Unclear if this is still available. Widow is selling deceased husband’s stuff, including this jeep. Post is 17 days old.
https://sierravista.craigslist.org/for/d/cochise-furnitureshop-toolslots/7427072911.html
“1948 WILLYS”
It’s a project.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/d/tustin-willys-cj3a/7424370964.html
“willys cj3a WITH TITLE non op. new oil lines, fuel line, filter, fuel pump, carb rebuild kit “I have a W-O carb for it”, and a complete brake over haul kit “everything” and a bunch of other new used parts ready to go. $4500 firm no if ands or buts. I dont have it running yet either.”
Lots of updates to this former M-38.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1028909477677855
“1951 Jeep body on custom tube chassis. Dana 44 front axle, Dana 60 Rear. 15″ wheels with 39.5 x 18 Super Swamper Boggers. Built small block 350 out of 1979 corvette. Built turbo 350 trans. Needs drive shafts. This is a project. Have a pallet of parts that will go with it. Springs, steering columns, fuel cell, etc. Also have other axle combinations if interested at additional cost.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.
(08/28/2021) Listed as an M-38, it’s a CJ-2A. Unclear if it has a windshield or not.
https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/atascadero-1946-willys-jeep/7428467099.html
“1946 Green Willys Jeep with V8 Oldsmobile motor. Runs fast!
Model: Willys m38
New seats
New fuel tank
New radiator
New alternator
New brakes”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
Bailey’s selling this jeep. It seems worth a look to me. It appears to have a rare windshield extender that on top of the windshield frame that (I think) allows a channel for a 3A and later top to attach (it does come with a top).
“1947 CJ2A with original engine in good condition. Fully restored in 1996 with updated electrical and new transmission in 2018. Fully street legal and currently registered in Texas. Kept in garage for last 8 years and driven regularly. Great weekend cruiser or Jeep for the Ranch. Comes with aftermarket top and doors for winter driving. ”
UPDATE: More info here.
Bill shared this video about little cars/go-karts made from oil drums. Nothing jeepy here, but they certainly are creative. I want to test drive one, but not in Thai traffic!!!
Antonio and his jeep collection.
Antonio reached out to me from the Dominican Republic the other day. He told me he collects jeeps and was working on restoring an M-38. He needs the following parts: A windshield, the hood and the radiator front grill. Can be used but in good condition to restore. (If you think you can help him out with the parts he needs, email me at d@deilers.com and I’ll share his email.)
I wrote back and asked if he could send some pics. He generously shared the following pics and a short history of how he got hooked by the Willys Sickness.
“My first vehicle was a Willys cj3 b that I bought in 1989, after several years using to work on it, I sold it. Several years later, in 2002,
I acquired another cj-3b which was very poorly rebuilt and I decided to convert it to military originality, (M-606 Sand desert in the photo), then I acquired an M-38-a1 and rebuilt too.
From, that moment I have not been able to stop. Now, I have several military Jeeps which I have rescued and rebuilt as best as possible.
I also have other willys from Japan and another from Spain, Ebro brand.
In the future I intend to create the first jeep museum in the DR. It would be located in my hometown, Constanza, a military city located in the center of our island, which is the coldest and highest city in the country.”
Here’s a good pic of his collection:
This show one of Antonio’s sons jeeping with a 3B in the mountains of the Dominican Republic.
Barry wrote a version of this article for “Farm Collector” magazine. It has been accepted, but he’s not sure when it will print. I was gratified to see he was able to use some of my research in it. I hope others can leverage their research with other aspects of eWillys.
https://www.farmjeep.com/the-jeep-as-a-light-tractor/
