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1942 Popular Mechanics “Miracle on Wheels”
This November 1942 article from Popular Mechanics titled “Miracle on Wheels” featured the jeep and shared some of the success stories from its use internationally. You can read the entire issue on Google or purchase a cheap copy off of eBay
Photo of Holden Ambulance Jeep @ Saipan on eBay
Marc found this interesting photo of a Holden Ambulance jeep during the battle of Saipan on eBay. The text on the back of the photo is hard to read.
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1952 Ad Featuring Hy-Rail Wagon on eBay
Here’s a neat Northern Pacific Railroad ad from the 1952 November issue of the Saturday Evening Post featuring a Willys Hy-Rail Wagon.
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I also ran across this Southern Pacific Hi-Rail Wagon from freerails.com:
http://www.freerails.com/view_topic.php?id=3656&forum_id=46
Photo of General Montgomery’s Jeep on eBay
According to the caption, this photo shows the rear of General Montgomery’s jeep as prisoners walk by it.
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1951 Truck Pfafftown, NC $8000
This looks in good shape.
“1951 Willys truck 4×4. Solid. Fresh paint, new interior, and window seals. Original flathead 4cyl. Just needs someone to finish. Also have 2 extra axles that can go with. Needs a little TLC.”
http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/4589758470.html
1955 M-38A1 Colrain, MA $6000
Sounds like this has some good updates.
“1955 m38a1 jeep Chevy 4.3 v6 4bbl, th350 automatic, dana30 with big disc, dana44 with flanged axle 4.27 gears. Ps pb.”
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/4587150938.html
1952 M-38A1 Bainbridge, NY $7000
Looks solid.
“90% original restoration, rebuilt motor, new brakes, seats, summer canvas top. Runs great. Fun to drive around on sunny summer day, gets loads of looks and smiles.”
http://oneonta.craigslist.org/cto/4589261106.html
1942 MB Wentzville, MO $25,000
Looks like a clean rebuild.
“I am happy to present to you my 1942 Willy’s MB. It has been fully restored to it’s original condition. This fresh restoration includes a complete drive train rebuild by an expert Jeep restorer. The sheet metal is all new, and was purchased from Bensinger Jeep. All canvas is from Beachwood Canvas Works. There are many things I can tell you about this Jeep. Email or call Mike if you are interested or would like to know more about it. Clean title.”
http://stlouis.en.craigslist.org/cto/4588750188.html
1958 FC-150 With Wrecker Crane Ironwood, MI $5900
UPDATE: Still Available
(07/24/2014) Looks like a good rig that needs a few items finished.
“1958 Jeep Forward Control (FC150). Looks good, see pictures. Starts, Runs, Drives, Stops. Has been displayed at Car Shows. A good candidate for full Restoration. Wrecker Crane can be removed as one piece. Have Tailgate. New Battery. Original 4 Cylinder Engine. Driveable as-is, but could use work on following items: Seats, Door Locks, Window Wipers and possibly other items. I am not a mechanic. Check pictures. Buyer should plan to haul away on a trailer rather then plan to drive any distance. I am the 4th Owner. Michigan Title. Spare Tire. Original Owners Manual. Upgraded to 12 volt. Sold As-Is. Buyer makes all arrangements for pickup and shipping. Seller could deliver up to 150 miles at $1.50/mile.”
http://up.craigslist.org/cto/4584541013.html
1949 CJ-3A Cottage Grove, MN $10,777
UPDATE: Still Available
(06/30/2014) I’m guessing that’s a replacement military tub.
“Time to sell one of our toys that doesn’t get played with as much as it should. She is a lot of fun!
1949 Willys Jeep CJ-3A Modified
Mileage: 19,075
350 Chevy Engine
4 Barrel Quadrajet carburetor on aluminum intake manifold
BeCool aluminum radiator
Optimia Redtop Battery
Dana 30 front axle with disc brakes
Dana 44 rear axle with drum brakes
Dana 30 transfer case
Borg Warner T18 4-speed
New tires & wheels
New brake rotors, calipers, drums, wheels cylinders and master cylinder
LED rear brake and turn signals”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/4588032815.html
Year? CJ-2A Staunton, MO $2500
July 29, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A
UPDATE: Still Available
(07/18/2014) It’s a project.
“I have a Jeep Willy’s I’ll find out the year if your interested in it. Has rust and bondo on it. Still needs new metal here and there. We have everything for it execpt the seats. Motor is taken apart but everything is there. Tires are still good I believe, rolls but doesn’t steer. Price is $2500, don’t have to sell it I’ll just let it sit till I get around to it. Sould be a great son and father project or just a restoration job, you can easily make money off this Jeep! Title is a little weird but if your interested I’m it call or text me and I can explain it to you. Thanks”
http://stlouis.en.craigslist.org/cto/4573540119.html
1950? CJ-3A? Morristown, MN $3200
UPDATE: Still Available. This is probably a CJ-3B body on a 3A frame, but could be a 3B with an incorrect title. If not those two, then who knows.
Looks like a good price.
“Restoration project. Brakes, transmission good. Small dents in body. Solid frame. Runs good. New paint. title.”
http://minneapolis.en.craigslist.org/dak/cto/4563729762.html
1948 CJ-2A Boston, MA $11,000
July 29, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A
UPDATE: Still Available
(06/30/2014) This has a variety of updates.
http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/4589906636.html
“Looking for something new, Jeep CJ7, hotrod, muscle car, conv. Must be in great shape to trade for my Willys Jeep
Willys is a 1948 CJ2A, new everything, just needs paint to finish. Clean title and inspection sticker, contact for more info, MUST include your trade info. Would add cash for the right vehicle.
Original CJ3A frame,gusseted, blasted, primered and painted
Reproduction CJ3A tub, original fenders, hood and windshield, zero rust anywhere
Chevy 4.3 carbed from 85 Astro van (new short block at some time)
New quardajet
turbo 350 tranny, rebuilt
B&M converter. New
New DUI distributor and wires
power steering conversion, all new parts
1950 CJ-3A Tewksbury, MA $4000
UPDATE: Still Available
(07/18/2014) Includes an extra, stock tub.
“1950 CJ3A Willys Jeep for sale. Original 6 volt system with Go-Devil engine. Runs solid with title in hand. Jeep needs minor brake work and is ready for the road (or off road). Many extras are included.
I bought this as a restoration project but no longer have the time. I have pictures of the whole process if the buyer is interested. This jeep is solid and comes with an extra original tub. There is nothing wrong with the current tub… but it had body work done to it in the past (not uncommon) that took away some of the original elements. I found an unmolested tub in Nebraska and had it shipped here and was converted it to original.
The title is clean and I will be sorry to see this jeep go, but need to devote my time elsewhere. Price is negotiable if the owner is not interested in the extra tub.”
http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/4589595859.html
1948 CJ-2A Muskogee, OK $1500
July 29, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A
UPDATE:Still Available. It’s safe to say those are not the ‘original wheels’
“1948 Willys Jeep..all parts are there does not currently run. Front windshield intact, original wheels.”
http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/cto/4545022725.html
1948 CJ-2A Albuquerque, NM $2000
July 29, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A
UPDATE: Still Available.
“Here we have a 1948 Willys CJ2A It s in good shape for a willys there is a little rust on the c channel underneath the tub nothing major Jeep was running a year ago until the bendix spring on the starter broke everything is there for the jeep it has a Chevy alternator The gas tank holds gas no leaks if I buy or fix the starter I will just have to ask more money so I am selling as is . I have a clean NM title for the jeep that vin number matches the vin plate and the body tag it has the data plate on the dash. Contact me if you have any questions your you want to see it Thanks $2000“
http://albuquerque.en.craigslist.org/cto/4564761525.html
1958 FC-170 Delmont, PA $2000
July 29, 2014 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677
UPDATE: Still Available
(07/14/2014) Unclear if it will run or not, but currently doesn’t.
“For sale : Super cool Jeep FC-170 4 wheel drive. Has been re-powered with a Ford 6 cylinder , looks like a 300 but not sure. Has Jeep trans and Dana 44′s front and rear. I bought it with the intent of restoring it or putting the cab on a late model GM van chassis, but have no time. I’ve been too busy to take a battery and gas can to it so I don’t know if it runs or not. Everything looks complete, body is not perfect but not junk either-minor rust in the usual places. Doors open and close nicely. The flatbed is wood with corrugated steel over,wood is pretty rotted. Frame has light scale but is real solid. Rolls nice and steers well. Have clear title but didn’t change it into my name.“
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4567357462.html
1951 CJ-3A Jefferson City, MO $1000
July 29, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A
UPDATE: Still Available
(05/09/2014) No title and does not run. Has rust.
I have a 1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A. It’s a nice original old Jeep, no 350 engine in there. The old Super Sonic flathead is still in there though its seen better days. The body is rusty but if you like patina it’s ready to go. If shiny paint is your thing it would probably be more cost effective to replace the tub. The frame and running gear look good though. The ol CJ rolls, steers and all 4 tires hold air. That’s the extent of its mobility. It hasn’t run since the ’80s. There’s no title. I bought it not too long ago on an impulse and now I’m thinkin “what was I thinkin!?” I would consider a trade for a nice vintage truck – 60′s or older“
http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/4557123055.html
1947 CJ-2A Oklahoma City, $2500
July 29, 2014 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A
UPDATE: Still Available
(07/16/2014) Motor is locked up.
“Up for sale is a Willy’s Jeep CJ2A. It is all there, the engine is a 4 cylinder, and IS LOCKED UP. the rest of the machine is all there, and in working order. This jeep was manufactured between 46 and 49, as best as I can tell. Title is pending, I traded labor and parts for this item. Delivery is offered for the full $2500.00 in state only. I would be happy to show it. It has rust, it’s 50 plus years old, so don’t expect a NEW jeep.”
Trip Through Northeastern Washington
July 28, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features
For our anniversary (which is today) we are taking a short trip through northeastern Washington. Above is an approximate map of our trip. We head to Winthrop today, then will make our way through some forest service roads before taking backroads to Oroville. Then we plan to hang as far north as we can before we drop down to Newport (or somewhere close to that).
Jeeps Produced in San Paulo
This photograph is part of a Popular Mechanics article from October, 1959. The article highlights the success American car manufacturers were having by producing cars in the San Paulo region, which the writer describes as the ‘Chicago’ of South America.
You can read the entire article here
Lined-up Jeeps await delivery outside the Willys-Overland of Brazil factory at Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo’s industrial suburb. This expanding plant will soon be producing 250 Jeeps, cars and station wagons per day.
Pics from Charles
Charles forwarded some more photos.
1946 CJ-2A Gilmanton, NH $2700
Looks like the floor is patched a little, but may be worth a look at this price.
“Jeep runs and drives and stops has some new parts brake lines , brakes ,paint, fuel pump also have some extra parts for the right deal extra seats roll bar ect.. May take trades.”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/4589760560.html
1951 CJ-3A Naches, WA $30,000
This has been stretched and has some interesting features.
“1951 CJ3A
Frame Off Restoration
Jeep is stretched 1 foot (makes it nicer for taller drivers)
95% of the sheet metal is new
Custom built fenders and bumpers
Custom roll cage and padding
Custom Fire wall, swinging pedals, and flooring in tub
New Crate 350 4 Bolt Main, 800 Miles
Cam is Lunati Street master 454 Lift
44 Series Flow Masters
Optima Battery W/ Custom Tray
Auto Meter American Muscle Gauges
3 Speed Manual Ford Transmission
T18 Transfer case W/ Borg Warner Overdrive
Limited Slip Front and Rear
Dana 27 Front, Dana 41 Rear
Disc brakes in front with braded lines, 11″ drum in rear, power booster and adjustable proportioning valve
Fuel is 4 barrel propane system (Nash Fuel)
10 Gal Polished Aluminum Fuel Tank (100 miles per tank)
Asking price is far less than parts and materials to build this jeep. It drives straight down the road with no effort and stops just as well. Engine sounds mean especially at stop lights when the cam really thumps. The color is Sakhir Orange (show quality) which is a 2013 BMW color. I do not need to sell, so please don’t waste my time with low ball offers. Willing to trade for an equal value vehicle.”
http://seattle.en.craigslist.org/see/cto/4590149755.html
