This 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster has been fitted with a 350ci GM V8 paired with a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission, and has been refinished in red and black over black vinyl and red carpeting. It has been modified with a Mustang II front end, power-assisted front disc brakes, power steering, HEI ignition, an Edelbrock carburetor, Sanderson headers, an aftermarket stereo head unit, Dolphin gauges, a Lokar shifter, a Grant steering wheel, and an Ididit steering column. Further equipment includes a tan soft top, 15″ steel wheels with polished hubs, chrome fender steps, and chrome bumpers. This Jeepster was acquired by the seller in 2016 and is now offered with a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.
The truck was refinished in red and black under prior ownership, and was also was fitted with a replacement tan soft top and side curtains. Features include a bright T-shaped grille bar, a split front windshield, plastic windows, wind wings, chrome-plated fender steps, wrap-around chrome trim, and dual tail lights.
The truck utilizes a Mustang II front end, power-assisted front disc brakes, and power steering. Drum brakes are equipped out back, and replacement rear shocks were added under current ownership. Black-finished 15″ steel wheels feature polished hubcaps and lips and are mounted with 225/70 Cooper Cobra Classic tires, and a spare tire is mounted at the rear.
The cabin features a split front bench seat upholstered in black vinyl, and the red carpet was installed by the seller. Interior equipment further includes a Lokar shifter, cupholders, lap belts, chrome dash trim, and a glove box that houses an aftermarket stereo head unit.
The three-spoke wood-rimmed Grant steering wheel is mounted on a stainless-steel Ididit tilting column. Dolphin instrumentation housed in machine-turned panels consists of a 140-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and a multifunction gauge with readouts for fuel level, amperage, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 4k miles, 2k of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
A GM 350ci V8 was installed under prior ownership and it is equipped with an HEI ignition system, Sanderson headers, a custom exhaust system, custom valve covers, and an Edelbrock carburetor. An oil change was performed under current ownership.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission.
