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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5400
This looks like a nicely updated flattie.
“Buick V6 with 7250 miles, full roll cage, new tires/wheels, new exhaust, rebuilt radiator, new heater core, new interior. Excellent condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,800.
This has an unusual bed and tons of updates.
“WILLYS 1953 PICKUP Trophy winning show truck, 4WD, 283 V8, auto, A/C, 33×9.5 tires, solid red oak wooden bed, runs great! Power Steering, Memory Seats, Cassette Radio, Alloy Wheels. Excellent condition! $20k invested. $13,800/obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
There are some interesting detail changes (lights front and back) in particular. There may be a little work yet based on the seller’s notes.
“1948 Willys, was sitting in a barn 1970-1996. I purchased it in 1998, frame-off restoration and body stripped, put on the road in 2003. Never missed a beat, very reliable, has never let me down in 8 years and 5000 miles. I am a Mechanical Engineer, been building and restoring US and German cars since 1978. I am not a pro, but I was working for a German company when I built this car, and I always imagined one of the German Engineers was sitting over my shoulder when I was building it, criticizing everything I was doing, so mechanically it is done to a high level.
DRIVETRAIN: Mid-80’s CORVETTE 350 with Corvette Aluminum heads. Engine is set 8” back into firewall, so crank pulley is centered over front axle centerline for best weight distribution. I believe the engine was re-honed at one time (pulled pan and had a look), so perhaps it is bored? Demon 650cfm Carb and Edelbrock intake, universal street rod headers ceramic coated with true dual exhaust with crossover. Aluminum waterpump. Aftermarket distributor. New valve lifters and timing chain. Turbo 350, rebuilt when truck was built. Lokar shifter. Griffin aluminum radiator, Ford Taurus Police electric fan (with low/high speed fan). Shaved firewall. Holley electric fuel pump mounted at tank, oil pressure safety switch on pump, plus large fuel filter. Runs good, although a bit sputtery until off the choke.
SUSPENSION: Heidt’s MUSTANG II FRONT end with tubular A-arms, vented rotors, large anti-roll bar (kit cost $2000). Rear end Ford 8.8” 3.23 posi with finned aluminum cover, vented disk brakes, adjustable coilovers with second set of shocks, T-bird anti-roll bar. Adjustable balance valve for front/rear brake bias. Functioning parking brake. Power Rack and pinion steering. Hydro Boost (not vacuum) power brakes make this wagon stop like a Porsche. Power Steering cooler. 16” American Racing wheels. Good front tires, older rear tires (245’s). Spare tire on Mustang 16″ alloy. Handles well, tracks straight, not so happy on very bumpy roads (low rider).
INTERIOR: Dash completely re-done. Pod in front of driver holds AutoMeter “Phantom” (white background) gages as follows: Tach, Speedo, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Vacuum, Fuel. Water Temp. Indicator lights for turn signal and high beams. GM tilt steering column. AM/FM cassette in overhead console. Center console with power window switches for side windows. Custom trans cover. Volkswagen Rabbit wiper motor (electric 2 speed). Heat insulation padding in firewall, trans cover, under seat platform. Dash lights flicker on/off occasionally. 2 front seats, no rear seats.
Windows behind doors, formerly 2 piece sliding windows, are now 1 piece power up-down, very slick. Small humps in rear floor for coilovers and differential clearance. Interior is semi-complete, but really needs to be gone over and re-done. Has 3-point seatbelts.
BODY: Had floor and rocker rust, all replaced with reproduction sheetmetal. Driver’s rear quarter panel and door lower replaced with reproduction panels. Hood shaved, headlight chrome trim removed and now mounted flush to grille, newer H4 halogen headlights. Front signals flush in grille. Custom front bumper, reinforced. All glass is new, and windshield is 2 piece flush mount. Doors shaved, with remote “poppers” for remote control, plus hidden release buttons. No chrome anywhere. Front fenders fully extended to blend into custom 2.5” rear wheel flares. Rear lights are Caddy, sunk into rear corners. Sunken license plate. Custom rear bumper. Upper tailgate (window) is custom modern look frameless tinted glass, on gas struts, hidden hinges. Color is 1992 Ford Gold with Volvo Brown trim. Paint job is so-so, cowl could use a re-spray and it has some overall wear.
Willys is sold AS-IS, no guarantees. I built it, I drove it 30 miles on August 26th, and I know it works well and is reliable, but it is not a Honda or a 2011 car so you may need to fix some things.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
“327 engine, headers, 6in lift, 33in. tires. Body in Good Shape RUNS GOOD!!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500
“Here is a good looking Willys with a 351 V/8 and Automatic from a 1969 Mustang. It also has a Mustang II rack&pinion steering. Looks good and runs well!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5800
(08/08/2011) Looks solid.
“Classic 1954 Willy CJ3B. Extraordinary Condition. High hood, “F” head engine, full roll bar, power steering, tilt steering wheel, oversized and vacuum assisted brakes, tow package, Warn wench, new tires. Well cared for vehicle. Serious callers only. Will not respond to e-mail. $5,800.00.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(08/04/2011) This looks nice. The price seems good too.
“1951 WILLYS JEEP CJ3A, V6. RUNS GOOD. FIRST $ 4,500. MUST SEE. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. 510-489-0374. PLEASE NO FLAKES.
BELOW IS PREVIOUS OWNERS LIST:
231 CI V6 84 CENTURY, BORED .040″ OVER, BALANCED, RV CAM, ALUMINUM INTAKE
500 CFM CARB
HEADERS
HEI DISTRIBUTOR
DANA 44 REAR, DANA 25 FRONT WITH 11″ DRUM FROM EARLY MODEL WAGONEER
3″ BODY LIFT, 2.5 LIFT SPRINGS WITH RS500 SHOCKS
PAINLESS WIRING, ALL NEW GAUGES YEAR 2000
HEAVY DUTY TOW BAR
ALL STEEL BODY. SOME RUST HERE AND THERE & BODY FILLER.
TOP SPEED @ 45 MPH
WHEN FLAT TOWING, STEERING WHEEL MUST BE LOCKED IN STRAIGHT POSITION OTHERWISE WHEN YOU TURN, THE FRONT WHEEL GO ALL THE WAY TURNED AND STAY THAT WAY UNTIL YOU STRAIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL. PROBABLY MOUNTING A CJ5 STEERING BOX WOULD FIX THIS.
BELOW IS WHAT I HAVE DONE SINCE I BOUGHT THE WILLYS ON NOVEMBER 2006.
ALIGNED EXHAUST & INSTALLED TAILPIPE
CLEARED BREAK PEDAL FROM RUBBING ON FLOOR HOLE
CLEARED CLUCH PEDAL FROM RUBBING ON FLOOR HOLE
CLEARED ROLL BAR FROM RUBBING FROM FLOOR HOLE
CLEARED WIRES UNDER THE HOOD FROM HOT PARTS
INSTALLED 5 33X12.5R15 SUPER SWAMPER (RUBS ON LOCK TO LOCK). NEED WHEEL SPACER TO FIX.
INSTALLED ALL NEW GREASE FITTINGS AND PUMPED GREASE EXCEPT FOR ONE ON DRIVE SHAFT
INSTALLED BATTERY BOX
INSTALLED MCGUARD WHEEL LOCK
INSTALLED SEAT COVERS
INSTALLED SIDE WIEW MIRRORS
INSTALLED SKYJACLER SINGLE STEERING STABILIZER
INSTALLED TOOL BOX
INSTALLED TRANSPARENT FUEL FILTER
PAINTED FRAME
PAINTED ROLL BAR
PAINTED WHEEL WELLS
REPLACED ALL HOSES
REPLACED FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS & SEALS
RESUFRACED FRONT DRUM & REPLACE BRAKE SHOES
SHAVED HEADERS FLANGE TO CLEAR SPARK PLUG WIRES
SHAVED WHEEL WELL & FENDER TO CLEAR HEADERS
AND MUCH MORE. . .
DAILY DRIVER FOR WORK & GROCERY GETTER
NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD SINCE I BOUGHT IT BUT IT IS READY.
ALWAYS GARAGE KEPT.
CLEAN TITLE. I HAVE PINK SLIP ON HAND.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2570445788.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
This looks good.
“In good, running condition. 134/F engine, new carb, new front brake cylinders. Upholstery is new under seat covers. Includes two gas tanks, soft top, bikini top, two sets of wheels/tires (wide/narrow, needs new tires), box of parts, shop manual.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This was on ebay, but the bidding was cancelled. I thought it was an interest approach to building a jeeprod. Both the body and frame are home built.
“You are bidding on a 1947 Jeep Streetrod with a homebuilt frame and body. It has a speedway front suspension, with a 4-link coil over rear suspension. It is powered by a 350 chevy bored 30 over, a 2 speed powerglide automatic trans and has 308 rear gears. It has Jegs wheels and new tires. Everything on the Jeep is either new or has been rebuilt. It rides and handles good and is fun to drive. I have put about 500 miles on it since the build with no problems.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(06/06/2011) I like this one.
“1951 willys CJ3A jeep all stock . PTO wench new tires 2 soft tops .. has hard top but is has damage runs great .. located in alturs . but will bring to klamath falls.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500
The seller specializes in the rebuilding of WWII jeeps, though they do other work too. You can learn more at Hanson Mechanical.
“Refurbished 1943 Willys MB (title says Ford GPW but this IS a Willys MB.)
-1952 Kaiser straight six well mounted with military aircleaner. 110 or more compression on all 6 cylinders.
-T90 transmission with slight leak.
-Brand new military tires.
-Brand new battery,
-Brand new beachwood seat cushions (includes back seat cushion though I do not have back seat frame.)
-2/3 of wiring redone and carefully with solder.
-Bondo and fiberglass removed from body, all repairs with steel, lead filler, and brazing.
-Body stripped to bare metal.
-New Army Jeep Parts WW2 semi gloss paint.
-Original combat rim spare.
-New safety glass.
-90% of this project was done with original parts.
The Jeep looks great and we are very proud of it. Originally I bought it to break up for parts but then it ran so well we decided to save it. We stripped the body of bondo (up to 2 inches in a couple spots) and replaced all bondo and fiberglass with steel. Whole body was wirebrushed. Has incorrect rear tail lights but they sit where the reflectors should be and blend in. Someone cut a tailgate in it once, the next owner bolted a heavy panel in place across the entire rear. The large panel is not noticeable, is thick and strong, and cosmetically okay so we left that in. Has invasion star stencil along with a new number (its rebirth date), and USA markings
What it needs, speedo cable, possibly a new temperature guage, and I have not figured out the gas guage yet. The toolboxes were welded shut, and the metal was replaced over the shock towers with metal from another Jeep by a previous owner, and while shock tower repair is solid it is not cosmetically pleasing.
The vehicle runs great offroad and will pull a house down with the Kaiser 6 and T90. I have only run it short distance on hardtop.
Two months work were put into rescuing this vehicle, it would be nice for anything from parades, to reenactments, to hauling logs out of the woods. I rebuild vehicles to be durable and usable.”
This looks quite nice for the price.
“This is a barn find, or a old hot rod….. Whatever, This Jeepster has a 256 Chevy V8 (1956), and a 4 speed manual transmission, a new top and bucket seats. Anyway the history this car was build in the early 60’s and has not been changed since. The brakes are new and it runs drive and stop. It can go to any car show or cruise. I hate to sell her but I do not have time anymore. Please call J.J. @ 360-921-1062. II will not answer e-mail or text messages… Sorry phone calls only”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/2563346119.html
