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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 .
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/17/2019) The body may be in good shape.
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/windham-1946-jeep-cj2a/7249859625.html
“1946 CJ2A JEEP BEEN IN DRY STORAGE FOR YEARS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION ASKING $10,000”
Appears in good shape.
https://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/d/santa-fe-1953-willys-cj3b/7256246674.html
“1953 Willys CJ3B completely Original. Runs excellent. New top. 3 speed 134 4/cylinder engine. $16,000 OBO might consider interesting trade or 1947 thru 1953 chevy truck”
This was just posted at warjeeps.com.
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale21/ad005/ad005.html
“Good restoration project. See pics for specific description”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
This is still a project. It has an early set of Free-Lock hubs (circa 1957) that could have been original to the wagon.
“I am selling my 1957 Jeep Willys Wagon. ALL ORIGINAL. This is the perfect project for someone to finish. I don’t have time with a growing family. The frame is in great condition. Patina. The body is immaculate inside and out. Wood trim. All original. All manuals are original. Included are $5,000 in parts to continue on the restoration. Jeep runs and drives but is not ready for the road. A few items from the new parts inventory are rear lights, rear bumper with Willys emblem. 2 front fenders. Chrome for grill. Etc. On the Jeep, new tires, suspension, brakes, exhaust, etc. $7500 OBO.”
A parts jeep or project.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/d/prescott-valley-wwll-nov-willys-mb-jeep/7258308552.html
“Its a project as seen.
Frame serial number is there, MB188911 Dates to Nov. 1942
Engine serial no. MB429850
Engine casting 638632 -W-4 NI CR
Transfer case Model 18 J 222262
Transmission T90A-1-34
Steering box Ross T12
16″ rims
Engine turns over and stops, feels like a valve is stuck.
PTO SHOWN AT END OF TRANSFER NO INCLUDED ( single stick)
DOES NOT RUN!
Sold as seen, NO TITLE!”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/20/2020) I wonder if the rear drive line has enough movement to accommodate the higher springs.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bar/d/fallbrook-1949-willys-jeep/7255732293.html
“Very clean, no rust, original Motor and trans. Runs good, brakes have been completely gone through. New exhaust, new shocks. Upholstery is in great shape. Wheels and tires are in good condition. 4×4 works good.”
It doesn’t run at the moment. It has a Missouri title for some reason. There’s nothing to indicate it is a 1946 or was ever a WW2 jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/687047558645517
“$15,000 Here is the real deal WW2 willys Jeep Jeepney from the Philippines. Was built in the 1960’s with old war Jeeps left behind. This is a real deal with Isuzu diesel and 4 speed transmission. Old owner was a maga millionaire that took his family in the annual parade every year in this. It was part of the Schats bakery collection. Has a clean Missouri title and had over $5000 invested in the running gear years ago. Been sitting maybe 4 years and will run and drive in a few hours.”
UPDATE: This article from August 28, 1941, published in the Daily News (New York City), describes the Bantam BRC-40 T2E1. This is the second generation of of the T2E1, (reportedly, the first generation of the T2E1 had a the full body, which itself was a derivation of the T2, an anti-tank jeep that had the gun between the seats; however, there apparently is some debate on how to define the versions).
Also mentioned below is the Ford Swamp Angel. I’ll have more info on that in an upcoming post.
This is a T2E1 from an angle I’ve never seen. It was published yesterday on the Quest Masters Museum Facebook page:
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Originally published May 31, 2020:
An article from 1941 appears to describe the T2E1 Bantams shown in photos below (a few more photos here also). The article describes the rifles as 47mm, while the photo captions correctly describe the rifle as a 37mm. Perhaps the difference is that the article was written in July, while the photos were taken late in August? So, maybe, 47mm rifles might have been initially considered? (47mm anti-tank guns were developed by France as early as 1931)
This article was published July 21, 1941, in the Lansing State Journal out of Michigan:
#1 Originally posted 01/31/2014:
This is likely a reprint, but still a good photo of the Bantam BRC-40 T2E1.
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#2 Posted August of 2018:
Not many of these Amphibious jeep Ford GPA models around.
View all the information on eBay
“THIS AUCTION IS FOR ONE/1 REDYCUT U.S. ARMY AMPHIBIAN JEEP WOOD KIT IN ORIGINAL BOX
THE KIT LOOKS TO BE COMPLETE.
DIRECTIONS INCLUDED
A NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE WOOD AMPHIBIAN JEEP MODEL KIT.
HARD TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION.”
The seller indicates these were from M*A*S*H toy sets.
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“Metal diecast US military jeeps and trailers, 18 Jeeps and 16Trailers, made by Zylmex, 1983. 12 are OD green, 6 are desert camouflaged. First time I saw them was in the 1980’s they sold as part of M*A*S*H* sets. Selling to reduce my collection of soldiers and vehicles. Scale is possibly HO scale. Condition is “Used”.”
