Monthly Archives: January 2013

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Great Pic of CJ-2 w/Sprayer

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Dave wanted to share this vintage image of an Experimental CJ-2 equipped with a Sprayer.

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Kaiser Willys Lamp Shade **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  The winning bid on this was $144.  

There can’t be too many of these around.  I like it!

“This was bought at the Willys show in Jefferson City, MO in the ninties I just never found the right lamp to put it on. Has a tear (see picture) not very noticable and it has a few stains, maybe from moisture, some more noticable than others”

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Swim Trunks with Fish and Jeeps on eBay

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If you love fish and jeeps, these crazy trunks might be for you.  You’ll need to be a size medium though.

“Vineyard Vines Chappy Men’s Swim Trunks
Size Medium
100% Polyester
Excellent pre-owned condition. Includes matching pouch
Please contact me with any questions
Please make payment within 3 days please”

View all the information on eBay

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Flicker Clip Advertising Badge on eBay

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How about this unusual piece of memorabilia?

“You are getting a pretty rare piece of memorabilia from Willys Jeep. This clip is advertising a couple of the Willys war time vehicles and changes design depending on how you look at it. In good shape, measure aprox 2 3/8 by 1 3/4 inches. Please look at the pics as they are a huge part of the description. Thanks for looking!”

View all the information on eBay

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Replacement Canvas Seat Cushions **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was on eBay.

There were a few different people looking for replacement seat covers like these.

“e are offering a restoration quality canvas front seat cushion set for your MB/GPW. This set includes the back and bottom for one seat along with the mounting hardware. This is a direct high density foam rubber replacement for the original spring and padding. These are produced by our canvas division and made from military specification canvas. The picture is an example of the seat only and the seat frame shown in the picture is not included.”

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1955 Wagon + 1960 Truck + Parts in Colorado Springs, CO **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Willys Trucks, Willys Wagons • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

The wagon looks nice.  With some body work the truck might look good, too.

“Collection Includes:
1955-1960 Willys Collection and Parts
1955 – Utility Wagon 4×4 Custom V-8: This 1955 Willys Utility Wagon was my own personal build 30 years ago when I was studying auto mechanics in high school and college. It is truly one of a kind. My custom creation is a black and silver beauty.
1955 – Arizona body, Body-off restoration when I was 18-20 30-year, rebuild. The body was rust free but painted with house paint. Body and all bolt-ons were chemically stripped. Frame was sprayed with Rustolium paint. All suspension bushings, bearings, brakes, drums, clutch, 3-speed T-90 with Warn Over Drive, 488 differential gears. Four Wheel Drive. Have a collection of spare hoods, fenders, pick-up box, frame and accessories.

– Body- Rush Free – 2 Door Utility Wagon 4×4.
– Engine – 1966 Buick Wildcat 310 V-8, Rebuilt and blue-printed.
– Transmission – 1955 Original Willys T-90 3-speed with Warn Overdrive
– Interior – Custom Pro Seats, color coordinated headliner and door panels. Door lights are period correct turn-signal lights. New floor mat. Primed and painted insulated panels. CD player AM/FM.
– Custom list of accessories, air conditioning, power brakes, power steering, over-drive, air compressor
– Chassis – Stripped, cleaned and fabricated power front steering, motor mounts for Buck V-8
– Exterior – Black and silver, new tinted glass, new rubber, new window web etc. All stainless steel trim mouldings polished. Nostalgia Appliance wheels, Raised White letter tires. 1960 Original +

Second 1960 Willy’s Pick up 4×4 in collection:
Willy’s 4×4 pick-up, 3-speed with overdrive, hurricane 226-6 cylinder with 2bbl. Rochester carburetor, alternator, power steering, tilt wheel, bucket seats, new old style gauges, CD with removable face, new clutch, new exhaust, 5-aluminum 10 hole wheels, B.F. Goodrich A/T, electric wipers. Has some surface rust in bed side, but inside of bed is rhino lined. Could be sand blasted to remove rust. This truck is an older restoration with lots of upgrades.”

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1953 Truck Lakes Region, NH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

This appears in good shape.

“WILLYS JEEP TRUCK 4X4 WITH PLOW REGISTERD AND INSPECTED RUNS AND DRIVES GOOD PLOWS GOOD ELECTRIC HYD. CONTROLS 6CYL. SUPER HURRICAN MOTOR 3 SPD TRANS”

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1950 CJ-3A Cleveland, OK **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $8900

” have a restored 1950 willys jeep
350 chevy engine 700r4 tranny
Possi track it is 2 wheel drive
Very fast. Runs great it has been just a weekend driver big head turner. Garage kept.this is not a must sell plz don’t low ball Thxs Any ??”

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1946 CJ-2A Versailles, MO **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  Sold on eBay for $1400.

(12/26/2012) The engine is out.

“Selling an old 1946 CJ2A Military type Jeep for parts or restoration. Most of the parts are there and will go with it, including the origional Willys flathead engine. Some of the parts have been taken off the jeep, but these jeeps are fairly simple to work on as you may know. The engine is out and was needing a valve job. It ran but smoked a little. I saw this same model go for over $8000 on ebay when restored. It has like new tires on it with full tread. The body and frame are solid but the body has a few rust spots. The tailgate is rusted at the bottom. The bumpers are there and the Grill appears to be new with chrome on the bars.”

 

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1954 CJ-3B Fort Collins, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.

(11/06/2012) Lots of updates to this rig.

“This thing is wild! 383 Stroker Motor with Edelbrock Weber “Pro-Flo Fuel Injection”. Accel Ignition, 4 Core Aluminum Radiator-The Works. Dana 44s Front and Rear with Detroit Lockers in each! High Strength Summers Brothers Axles in Both Front and Rear with High steer set up-not gonna break! Turbo 350 Tranny and a T18 Transfer Case(3 stick). Art Carr Shifter, Race Seats, Full Cage and Ramsey 8000lb. Winch. Tall Hood. 4 Wheel Disc Brakes and a Heater. Hold on to the Grant Steering Wheel smoothly at 65 mph down the HWY.”

 
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1947 Wagon Jackson, MI $8750

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(12/08/2013) The conversion appears well done, but it still needs additional work to shine.

“1947 Wylls Wagon Jeep with 350 Chevy engine, new carburetor, headers, Chevy S10 Frame with Power steering and brakes, automatic transmission, new guages, new aftermarket air conditioning, air bag shocks, reece hitch, radiator has 2 fans, and 20+ gallon gas tank, recently added dual exhaust, newer bucket seats with seat belts; new smoothy moon wheels and tires, new front bumper installed, rust repairs and restorer has been started.
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call Jackson (517) 962 2243 for appointment to see and negotiate”

http://jxn.craigslist.org/cto/3531563280.html

 
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Craig’s Pic of the Week: Mighty Jeep in Steel Transport Service

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Craig’s pic this week comes from the August 1956 issue of Willys News

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Ms. Autolite Perched on a Surrey

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Dave forwarded this beautiful version of Ms. Autolite perched on a Surrey.

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Blog Article about a Search for a WWII Jeep

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Maury spotted this blog article by Brian Albrecht at Cleveland.com.  It’s a great article detailing how some letters led David Keckan on a search for a jeep in his Grandfather was photographed.

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/10/search_for_grandfathers_world.html

 

 
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Postcard of 1957 Trailways FC-150 Jeep in Red River, NM on eBay

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Check out the interesting tarp setup.  Looks pretty clever.

“Great view of what I think is a 1957 Jeep Forward Control pick-up in front of the Red River Jeep Trips Trailway Depot in Taos County New Mexico. “For reservations contact Jack Chambless Enterprises.” Standard size vintage postcard. Not postally used; no message written on the back. Nice crisp postcard with minor edge/corner wear.”

View all the information on eBay

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Go For Digger Brass Dash Tag **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Here’s an oddball item.  This is actually a Go For Digger Dash Tag (manufactured by the Go For Digger Trenching Machine Company) and not a Jeep-a-Trench Tag (by Auburn Machine Works) as claimed by seller.

“Hi! I have for Auction here a Brass Tag off a Willys Jeep. It is 8″ long and 5″ tall. It is in good condition. It was mounted on the dash for a Jeep-A-Trench Attachment. Happy Bidding!”

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4×4 Magazine GPW Photo Book and More **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE:  Was on eBay. **Status Unknown**

“Here is a beautiful book that pays tribute to WW II era GPW military Jeeps, made by Ford Motor Co. The book features one particular jeep, S/No.242581, that has been meticulously restored. It was produced in 1997, as a special gift pack for the 20th anniversary of “4X4 magazine”, a Japanese publication. Only 2000 were published, this is #1129.

The Book is a beautifully made hardcover, with OD green canvas wrapped covers, and brass plate title on the front (similar to the Jeep ID plate). It measures 12″ by 11″ and has 132 pages of text, photos, and tech information. All text is written in English and Japanese. The book has sections with detailed photos of the Engine, Power train, Suspension, Frame, Interior, Tools & accessories. There are sections on Specifications, and Restoration notes. There are also many full page views of the complete vehicle. The photos are all studio quality with white background, printed on thick photo quality pages.

The book is packaged in a fitted wooden box with a hinged lid, The box also has a brass title plate, and a brass copy of the original ID plate from S/No.242581. Included is the cardboard shipping box, a mouse pad, and a package of post cards. Everything is in “as new” condition, the 3 brass plates still have their plastic sheet anti-tarnish covers, the post cards are still sealed, there is no address or writing on the cardboard shipping box.”

 
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1942 GPW Albany, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay.

This looks interesting.

“If you are on the market for a rare jeep you have found it.  What I have for sale is a Canadian Titled unrestored 42 Willys that had been in storage for 50 plus years.  Other than surface some rust the jeep is in excellent condition.  The previous owner bought this jeep from the Canadian government in early 1947 and used it for a few years before putting it in storage.  I was told by some experts that this is a canadian order jeep due to the lift rings similar to the marine corps jeeps.

The jeep comes with an original willys manual as well as a CANADIAN LOG BOOK of which a picture will be included. The log book has information dated back from Nov 1945 with the last date of Nov 1946.  Log book data is consisted of tire record, oil change, fueling, repairs, accidents etc.  This is really cool as I’ve never seen this before.  At the top of one of the pages it is noted that the jeep returned to Canada after service in North Africa.  The jeep does run and the previous owner had all fluids change prior to starting the vehicle after such a long storage.  I do believe it to be a Canadian jeep as the log book clearly states Canadian on the cover and the rebuilt tag on the engine which is dated 1945 is also Canadian.

I was also told by some experts that the presence of the desert tan paint under the current paint is proof that the jeep was used in North Africa and it is believed that it might have gone through the initial rebuilt by the British army and then went to Canada.  The engine compartment is very complete.  The jeep will come with four original combat wheels and four brand new tires and tubes.  As can be seen in the pictures the interior is all original with original seats and canvas.  Original data tags are also present on the dash.  The wood inside the front bumper appear to be the original piece as well as the front bumper.  All floors, sides and rear panels are in excellent condition.  Even the axe and shovel area that is usually really bad in is great shape.  I was informed by another expert that some of the yellow marking on the front bumper is what was used in North Africa.

I don’t believe that this is a factory unrestored jeep but I do believe like some of the experts told me that it was rebuilt by the British or Canadian military at some point.  I myself although not an expert would lean towards a rebuilt that was done by the Canadian military based on the rebuilt tag on the engine and the remnants of the lift ring on the front bumper.  I hope to see this rare jeep go to a museum or a collector who will preserve it in its current condition.  Please keep in mind this is an old jeep, I have described it to the best of my knowledge but I do recommend that all interested parties come and inspect the vehicle before bidding to make sure it is what he or she is looking for as sale is final.  Please do all your research before bidding on the vehicle.  You will not see one of these for sale anytime soon so do not let this one get away.  If you have any rare prototype WILLYS MA parts I will take them as partial trade.”

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1947 CJ-2A Seattle, WA $3500

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This appears solid.

“1947 Jeep Willys
4×4
runs and drives great
stock
fun to drive!
$3500
206-391-5000”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/ctd/3522644006.html

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Year? CJ-3A Miami, FL $25,000

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Lots of new parts.

“This jeep has been completely restored with all new parts including a brand new all metal body kit with new fenders, engine hood and tailgate. Engine rebuilt with all new internal parts to a STD. condition. Transmission and transfer case rebuilt with new gears and bearings all around. Front and rear axles rebuilt also with new parts. Completely new brake system, modified to 11″ drums. All new electrical system modified for 12 V alternator system.
Oil filter modified to the modern spin-on type. New Clutch and rebuilt drive shafts. New wide wheel rims with new tires. Windshield wipers replaced with new original new parts. Top made specially to copied of the original design using high quality materials.
This jeep is equipped with a Borg-Warner Overdrive transmission that allows it to go faster on 3rd gear with less engine RPM providing a better fuel economy on the road.
Front axles also equipped with new WARN Lock-o-Matic Hubs.
The whole story and proof of this jeep restoration with pictures can be seen at the the CJ3A Page:
www.cj3apage.com/”

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/3527324162.html

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1946 CJ-2A Exeter, RI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

This runs.  Looks promising.

“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2 needs restoration. Runs and I have many of the origainal parts. It has an original snow plow”

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Year? CJ-2A Mack, CO eBay

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It looks mostly CJ-2A.

“Very nice, daily driver, classic Jeep.”

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Year? CJ-2A Carefree, AZ Make Offer

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This is pretty stock, but needs work.

“Willys jeep needs restoring
Was running when parked but has been sitting for years
It’s all complete not sure bout condition of drive train
Will to trade or best cash offer
Call or text for more info
480-776-7669”

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/3529014541.html

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1948 CJ-2A Sunnyside, WA $2000

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This is a project.

“Very good project needs to be finished .toyota running gear and lift strong chevy 350 engine clear title and vintage license plate . Hood goes with it. Call 1509 305 2199”

http://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/3529377081.html

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1942? CJ-2A Lihue, HI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000

This seems to be a ollection of parts.

“1942 Willys Jeep
Comes with many extra parts.
Participated in the Kauai Veteran’s Parade twice.
$4,000 OBO”

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