This year’s Bantam Jeep Festival will be taking place June 10-12th.
1949 Wagon Hartsville, SC $8000
Sounds like there’s been a lot of work done on this wagon. The ad was shared by Mike.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/632907691310013
“1949 Willys Wagon Original 4 cylinder engine, new head, 3 speed w/ overdrive, NEW radiator, NEW gas tank, All new fuel lines front to back, All new brake lines front to back, All new brake shoes, wheel cylinder, master cylinder, brake drums-king pins/bushings, wheel bearings, shocks, etc. Have carb kit, wiring harness, front floor pans, 5 NEW tires, Body is very solid for age”
1964 CJ-5 Argillite, KY $6400
Tom shared this one. It’s got some carpet on the floor, so unclear what condition the floor is in.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/954506181832701
“64’ keep Willy, $6400 new gas tank runs and drives, don’t actually know the mileage”
1952 M-38/CJ Cookeville, TN **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Tom shared this one. This has a CJ chassis (maybe 1952 CJ-3A?) and an M-38 body.
“1952 Willys Jeep. 4×4, 4 cylinder, 3 speed, plus high and low, runs great, 4×4 works great. Clean Tennessee title $7.5 k or obo. Will also trade for old 70’ to late 80’sToyota Land Cruiser or Maybe a side by side.thank all for looking”
1949 CJ-3A Belgrade, MT **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was $11,500.
Debbie is selling this nearly completed rebuild of a CJ-3A. It runs and drives, but still needs a few things completed. It has a new body kit.

“My husband inherited this Jeep from his father and was in the process of doing a complete restoration when he passed away suddenly. He was always a meticulous worker and I think the pictures of the frame, engine, drive train, steering and brake assemblies show the quality of work he did. He completed all the mechanical and electrical work.
The engine was rebuilt and I have the receipt from the machine shop. It has a Saginaw steering conversion, a new dual master brake cylinder, and many other new parts which can be seen in the pictures. I have many receipts for the new parts he bought and installed. The body that was on it when he inherited it was very rusty, so he bought and installed a reproduction tub, fenders and rear seat frame. He saved the original serial number plate and body number plate from the firewall of the old body. I have those and they will be included in the sale.
The hood, grill, windshield frame, front seat frames and tailgate are the ones that were on it when he inherited it. I’m sure there’s other work he did that I haven’t mentioned. The picture showing the Jeep running with the headlights on was taken in September 2021. It runs great and just needs paint, upholstery, window glass, etc. to complete the restoration. I’m hoping it will be purchased by someone who enjoys these old Jeeps and will appreciate all of the fine work my husband did. I have a clear Montana title in my name, the VIN on the title matches the serial number on the firewall plate I have. $13,500.00”
Jeep Customized with Bandsaw
These Facebook photos from Alfano Mucci of Italy show a customized jeep with a bandsaw. The work was done by his father. Pretty cool!
Body Bars
Now that I’ve seen two of these repurposed bodies on Facebook, does that mean this is a trend?
Looks like some kind of replacement body:
Another Sedan-topped Jeep
Roger shared this photo from Facebook showing another example of a sedan hardtop on a jeep (link includes other car-like modes, too). I’ve been amazed at how many different times this was tried (see other examples here).
More About The Barrel Cars
A few days ago I posted a video about the oil barrel cars in Thailand. Here’s some more info about them thanks to Bill.
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1963 DJ-3A Surrey? Thousand Oaks, CA $3500
This has an updated engine. It doesn’t run. Still, this may be worth a look. The paint/trim numbers seem to confirm the this may have been a Surrey (148 is the body paint color for Tropical Rose/Coral Mist aka “pink”).
https://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/d/oak-park-super-rare-willys-jeep/7433680154.html
“1 of 1100 made. The VIN tag confirms the pink paint underneath the blue redo makes the Jeep I have a “Surrey” or “Gala” I don’t know the history of the Jeep, I did talk to the PO who had the bucket sets and a Ford V6 Cologne motor from a Pinto put in it. He had no idea what it was. As it sits now it is not running. I have ordered the parts for the ignition including a Duraspark II distributor. I’ve done an oil change and coolant change. I’ve only had the Jeep a month or so and didn’t realize what I was buying. The body is really straight and surprisingly rust free. There are a couple <6″ spots under the passenger seat I found when I pulled up the carpet. It’s registered in CA as an Historical Vehicle. Registration is not current, but the title is in my hand and is clear. The Jeep is currently “not in the system” so there’s no back fees to be paid. Not sure what else to put, I’m new to the Willys game.”
























