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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was 8500.
Looks good. I wonder which four star general the seller means.
“SEMI RESTORED WILLY’S JEEP; ORIGINAL 6 CYLINDER; 4 SPEED; REAL 4 STAR GENERAL’S JEEP FROM US ARMY”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
There looks like value here. I”m guessing it is currently running off rather than on.
“All original 4 cylinder, has been running off and on for the last 10 years. Last problem was a fuel pump and haven’t tried to start it since. Has been in my family for over 40 years. Do not have title. Please call if you have any questions”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
This looks pretty good for the price.
“1948 Willys CJ-2a for sale. Runs great, only needs starter switch. Original 4-cylinder engine. $3,000 OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
“A long family history with a short ending brings this ole Jeep for sale. Foregoing the story, this Jeep has been significantly worked over to restore and improve reliability, a show Jeep was never part of the plan.
Overview: Original 4 banger flat head engine overhaul (has about 50 miles since), transmission tune-up and seals, brakes, 12 volt conversion, frame mounts, wiring harness, paint top and bottom, and several other miscellaneous pieces, parts, and repairs. Pretty much stock bumper to bumper.
It runs well, rides and drives like the Jeep that it is. Considerably more invested than asking, clear title and yes, the Jeep can is part of the deal.”
The body is supposed to be in good shape.
“1954 Willy,s CJ3B. Original, complete, does not run. No top. Spun a rod bearing about 10 years ago and has set since. Head is pulled, but all parts there for the original 4 cylinder engine. Brakes shot, needs brake and wheel cylinders. Transmission worked when it was running, but will not shift now as there was no trans boot. No PTO or winch. Now the good. The body is in decent shape for the age has some typical rust and older repairs It has 5:38 gears from the factory. Comes with a front tow bar, but probably should be trailed home. 3 tires hold air, the 4th will long enough to get it loaded. I will provide a bill of sale and the original title that I never submitted to the state to get transferred. I will include a original repair manual. I have to many projects and will never get to this one. A good project jeep for less than the price of a replacement tub. $1000.00 cash firm. Located in Chanute, Ks. Call 620-212-3205”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/2495606702.html
Not a real good start at all on a ‘vintage army jeep’, but a fine start on a civilian jeep.
“This is a running and driving jeep! original 4 cyl . almost 14,000 miles on it. a real good start to a vintage army jeep!
It is a CJ3A
everything works as it should!
would trade for a newer cj
Bring your best offer!
816-985-7135”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/2497218038.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
Here’s a later model CJ-5 with a rear PTO. This looks like a good price!
“1964 jeep has 4-cylinder motor jeep runs and drives but does need brakes. has rare pto hook up at the back of the jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is a project, but there is some value. It has a PTO. Has a Kelly hardtop.
“I dont know much about willys jeeps , the man I got it from said everything works like it should . It started smoking and he took the head off the engine and lost interest in fixing it . It has been about 2 months since it has been cranked and when he tore the engine down . The jeep is very clean for its age and has a hard top with doors . All the glass is good and unbroken except for the windshield , which has a large crack down the center of it. The tires look to be very new and excellent shape with very deep lugs on the thread. It has a tow bar on the front end and a bumper with place to put a trailer ball on the rear . Would make a excellent hunting jeep or a great restoration peice . I am unsure of the exact year model , I was told it is a cilivian jeep not a military jeep. Has high and low range transfer-case and four wheel drive . Does have some rust , mainly the drivers floor board next to the door . It is painted camo all over with leave print on it . Jeep is for sale as-is , where-is , and I am not promising anything . I have described it to the best of my knowledge . It has warn lock-in lock-out hubs . The exhaust system looks to be recently replaced . The doors , back hatch and tail-gate open and shut as they should . Has seats that flip up in the middle to access the back . No rear seat . All parts to the engine are inside the Jeep , including the carburator .”
I think I seem some bubbling paint along the front fender edge, but this still might not be that bad of price.
“1957 Jeep Willis, O.H.V., 4 cyl. 3 speed, Lock Outs, $1500.00 OBO”
http://waterloo.craigslist.org/cto/2493292316.html
Only one pic and no description.
“FC 170 long bed, restored. CASH or bank check(after cleared).”
UPDATE: Was $1325. **SOLD**
This runs, but needs a little help starting. I think it looks like a great price. I loved the seller’s explanation regarding the procedure to start it.
“For sale 1947 Willys CJ-2A Jeep. Bought the Jeep with big plans for an off-roader but time and other projects won over. I’d rather sell it to someone that has the time than park it in the weeds. Great for somebody looking for a simple no-frills Jeep.”
It runs and drives but needs a little TLC.
Under the hood: P.O. replaced the motor with a 2.0L SOHC Ford motor out of a ’74 Mercury Capri with bellhousing adapter. Original Motorcraft carb. for this motor. New aftermarket air cleaner installed to replace the monsterous Ford air cleaner assembly in small Jeep. Motor runs great once started but the Jeep had been parked for years so I think the carb needs rebuilt because the only way I could get it to run was by ditching the hot-water choke assembly and running a manual choke with choke plate fully closed all the time. This of course causes the carb to load up a bit so it will continue to run for 3-5 seconds after the key is shut off until it uses up the fuel in the carb. Due to motor length a manually-switched electric fan was installed on the stock Jeep radiator. P.O. put a Delco alternator on it but wired it for single wire (race car style), if I were to keep the Jeep I’d rewire correctly (3-4 wire) so the internal voltage regulator can properly sense charging needs. New starter, new cables, new battery with disconnect switch. One note on the carb is that the Ford carb uses a “puller” style throttle pedal/cable while the Jeep originally used pushrods. I scavenged a puller pedal & cable out of a Hyundai and mounted under the dash because it had no pedal when I got it. It is there but could use some finesse to make it more comfortable for driver.
Rest of drivetrain: completely stock with Willys 3 speed stick tranny, 2-lever transfer case. Only issue I noted with drivetrain is that the front drive shaft slip joint has some play in it and could use some work. Everything including 4 wheel drive works.
Brakes: New brake master cylinder, works good. Only service brake issue is that the line to the drivers’ side rear wheel was cut off and crimped at some point in the last 64 years so it only has 3 wheel braking. Stops fine. Parking brake lever is on the dash but not connected, these Jeeps used a transfer case brake…don’t know what besides cable is needed to fix it.
Steering: Stock…like every other Willys it requires some “herding”
Electrical: 95% of electrical is new. All lights work but not stock. LED tail lights on rear, standard “truck” marker lights put in front grille housing. Have the original front & rear light housings, some lenses if you want. New fuel tank sending unit and 12v gauge from Kaiser Willys. Oil pressure gage works. Speedometer works (but bounces a little). Water temp gauge does not register but if you test the gauge and sending unit you get good voltage/reading and wires ohm good (not sure why it doesn’t work). Have new standard voltmeter to install (might get it in if I have time). Installed small fuse box under dash for some protection as there was nothing when I got it. No turn signals, use your hands just like when it rolled of the assembly line.
Suspension: Stock (ish) Needs some help. This Jeep is a “rarer” Willys nicknamed a “leftie” because due to a short-lived law in some states the spare tire was mounted on the driver’s side instead of the passenger side like most CJ-2As you see. Hanging the tire off the driver’s side, combined with driver weight produces a significant “Willys-Lean” after 64 years as the suspension sags on the drivers side. Front drivers leaf spring had been changed to a heavier duty at some point long ago to correct but it still leans. I think swapping springs left to right would help but haven’t got there. Someone lengthed the spring shackles to give the Jeep a little more lift for engine clearance. Suspension doesn’t look pretty but still works.
Exhaust: Needed from manifold back…only has small straight pipe (loud)
Seats: original with some padding and cheap seat covers added. No rear seat.
Windshield is good with no cracks.
Body isn’t great. Does have some rust and body filler and amateur bodywork throughout. Needs paint. Is missing the horizontal “steps” that attach to the rear of the front fenders. Someone cut the firewall to make room for the Ford engine…since the Jeep has no top it is nothing to worry about but I would fabricate patch panels to keep heat/fumes out if I were to put a top on it.
Tires are old, little tread…basically covers for the inner-tubes but I’ve run it around with no problems.
Comes with home built tow bar for 2″ ball…not pretty but works good
Clear Wyoming title.
Odomoter reads 64883, but who knows if it is original
Asking $1325.00. Call 307-two-five-four-1716
If you are interested, call to see it, bring cash or be prepared to wait until the check clears the bank and bring a 2″ ball so you can tow it home.
Will not ship vehicle, no electronic funds transfers, no scams.
Mark has this posted over at sellajeep. I do wish the brake handle and gauge edges hadn’t been painted.
“Same owner for 45 yrs. Original engine re-built. Modern road-worthy improvements inc. turn signals, rear brake lights, electric windshield wiper (driver’s side), overdrive, radio, back seat, seat belts, engine block heater. Red body/white top in good shape, roll bar, new tires, front locking hubs, spare tire & gas can, ski rack, Colorado collector’s plates. $10,000 email: gailblock@gmail.com phone: 424-234-1454″
http://www.sellajeep.com/sale/ads299/ads299.html
