UPDATE: Originally posted in 2012
Here’s some great early mud racing video from Yakima, Washington.
1954 Mud Races in Yakima, Wa, from Criticalpast.com
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Just a Few Updates Saturday
December 7, 2019 • CATEGORIES: News
Just a few updates today.
MB at the Sinsheim Museum in Germany
Photos of this modified jeep located at the Auto & Technik Museum, in Sinsheim, Germany, were posted to the G-503 Facebook page. After some various guesses, Alexander Schingerlin explained how this was modified.
“Look what you see at the picture, a Lanz Tractor and a strange looking Willys. Gas was expensive in the years after war and someone put the complete unit – engine, transmission, in an Willys. Thats why the cooler is so high and the Engine so far in the front because of the long transmission of the tractor”
Wood Burning Jeep at the Budensee Museum
This is another modified German jeep, but this time it’s a CJ-3A located at the Budensee Museum in Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Germany. Based on the Facebook caption, it appears to be a wood burning engine.
“(translation from German by Facebook) This Willys Jeep served until the mid-60 s a salary sawer, who moved from home to house. This vehicle prepares the fuel-eating glutton engine for users. What was the solution? Find out more on our historic wooden saw days on 13. and 14.10.2018.”
MB Wrecker Garage Sully in Paris
A French site credits Serge Hiltenfinck with owning (and probably restoring) this 1943 MB “Garage Sully”-branded tow jeep. This photo was taken as part of vintage car meet in Ostheim, Germany.
” Serge Hiltenfinck had released this amazing Jeep wrecker from 1943, alongside the Daimler truck firefighters Jebsheim, which also dates from 1943.”
These two photos were posted to Flickr by Tobias Hartmann.
Buster Keaton Lessons In Living Jeep Commercials
I didn’t realize the Buster Keaton had done multiple commercials for Jeep under the brand “Lessons In Living”. Here are three that I found:
1 At the end of this commercial Jeep highlights the Hong Kong and Maverick TV series:
2. This is the most common version I’ve seen on line:
3. You can depend on a service station jeep owner:
1944 Photo of Jeep at Versailles **SOLD**
UPDATE: The press photo at the bottom of this post appeared in at least one newspaper, The Daily Banner out of Greencastle, Indiana, on September 4, 1944:
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Original Post August 2014: How’d you like to be the person that drove the jeep to this iconic place?
” 1944 American Jeep Palace Versailles France Press Photo”
Year? Traveller Ad
This ad appears to have been on eBay for sale, but has since been sold. It popped up during a google search. The quality is poor as it wasn’t a smaller image, but I suspect this is a full page ad.
Rare ‘Jeep’ Windshield Wiper Bag Moscow, ID $45
December 6, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Parts
I have a similar setup on Patterson, but it’s a Allstate kit.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/972437836437215/
“Original Willy’s Jeep vacuum washer bag. Rubber is still pliable, bag holds water. Includes cap and vacuum tee. Price plus shipping.”
1952 CJ-3A Eastern Washington $9500
December 6, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A
Looks ready for some fun.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/837017479769475/permalink/1479825622155321/
“Selling my 52 Willy’s
Clear Washington title
Go Devil 134 L has been rebuilt
X case trans and clutch too
Have Reciepts
It’s solid and in fine shape
Rewired 12 v new battery new exhaust ect ect
Has top doors and heater
Barn preserved for years
Nice jeep minimal rust Continue reading
Ever-Built Stainless Body Kit Winona, MN $5250
This is an “Ever-Built” stainless body kit from the mid-1990s.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WillysSwapMeet/permalink/2491072004499397
“For sale a complete Ever-Built Metal Manufacturing, (Sheehan Inc, sheehan.com.ph), stainless steel flat fender “Jeepney” body and frame kit. This kit was imported from the Philippines in late 1995 and was never assembled. The kit includes:
The hand fabricated main body tub, which utilizes stainless steel for visible sheet metal and galvanized for floor and firewall.
1957 FC-150 Nantucket, MA $6850
December 6, 2019 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6850.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/791791617904526/
“1957 Willys Jeep FC-150. If you want to blend in and not have your picture taken as you drive by, move along, nothing to see here. Truck runs well although out of inspection but should pass. Coolest car on island? Perhaps. 4wd with Warn locking hubs. Original hurricane 4, Dana 25 and Dana 44 axles, this will do 43mph and will infuriate the swells in Range Rovers on Milestone, not to mention the insane Wave “drivers” doing 65 around curves. Note the engine access in the cabin…you can adjust your carburetor while driving (and I frequently do). Truck restored 9 years ago, good for a freshening up. A driver….ready for the weekly dump runs or to get huge attention for your business. Award winner at the Daffodil Parade. Rare vehicle in driving condition. $7500 takes it. Have clear MA title”
1952 M-38 Eagle Creek, OR $8900
December 6, 2019 • CATEGORIES: M-38
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/14/2019) Looks solid.
0https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1031668043872079/
“Classic Willys Jeep with a New V6 engine and chrome wheels. great condition runs and drives great!”
1942 MB North Bend, WA $6000
December 6, 2019 • CATEGORIES: MB
Has lots of mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3002043443180347/
“1942 Willy’s Military WWII Jeep All original body frame and most drivetrain. Has wrangler leaf springs Dana 44’s front and rear for top loader 3 speed tranny Dana 20 transfer case custom cv drive shafts new clutch motor is a 1967 327 Chevy mildly built all accessories are new motor has very low mileage as well as Jeep since it was built by me. Has working moave Hester under pass dash. Has a GM tilt steering column with the ignition key shaved off. Al new gauges and senders. New seat cushions and covers. Runs excellent and has lots of power. This is a survivor there aren’t many left to restore.. Very rare to find one this clean from 1942 and I’m almost certain this Jeep saw war/battle.”
1942 Slat Grille and Other Parts Sikeston, MO $4000
Seller has a Slat Grille and some tubs for sale.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/d/sikeston-willys-b-slatgril-jeep-parts/7032043226.html
“Item 1. I have for sale a February 1942 Willys Slatgril jeep. The frame is rusted through. It has no title. It does have both axles, drive shafts, hood, grill, left fender, windshield, tub, frame, springs, torque reaction spring, three gauges(gas gauge, oil pressure, amp gauge), speedometer, glove box door with data plates and brass windshield latches. This jeep is rough, but very rare and very restore-able. Frame and glove box door tag match 122025 on data plate and frame.
Item 2. In this sale also is a pair of original ford ww2 axles 3075 and 4025(front and rear) from anther 1942 gpw.
Item 3.There is also a 1943 willys M B tub with good frame.
Item 4.The third tub also in this sale is a willys mb tub that has been stripped and ready to repair.
I would trade this for a Ramsey PTO Model 50 winch complete setup.”
1947? VEC? CJ-2A Centereach NY $2025
December 6, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A
Runs? Was a column shift. Listed as a 1947.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2373664809393381/
“1947 Willys Jeep I have new brake line to go with it I have the Vin and title”
1946 CJ-2A Llano, CA $3000
December 6, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A
Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/570097353809140/
“1946 Willys Jeep manual transmission 4 x 4 all original four-cylinder flat head”
Year? CJ-2A Pocatello, ID Make Offer
December 6, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A
Looks like a project. Seems to be a 3B on the far side.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/457889548441354/
“Willy’s jeep Project, Buick v6 runs good. Make an offer”
1963 CJ-6 Sheppton, PA $3000
December 6, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-6
UPDATE: Still Available?
(10/08/2019) Could use some body work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/548699592338819/
“1963 CJ-6 built by Kaiser Body is bad, frame is decent, no holes. 4×4 works great, Hurricane 4 cyl, 3 speed manual, new radiator. Soft top in okay shape, heat works good. Titled/insured, will drive anywhere anytime”
1952 CJ-3A Kent, WA $7500
December 6, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A
UPDATE: Still Available?
(08/24/2019) The windshield has been narrowed at the top, but unclear why.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/331098284275423/
“1952 Willys CJ3A
This custom rig is fully equipped to take you where you want to go. Plenty of horsepower and plenty of gears. This old jeep has all of the modern touches that make it a kick in the pants to drive.
The good stuff:
Engine:
TPI Chevy 350, Tuned Port Injection, RV Camshaft, Stage 3 chip
Transmission:
Chevy NV4500 5-speed, Custom shortened output shaft, Custom adapter to mate with T18 Transfer Case,
hydraulic clutch
Transfer Case:
T18 with Warn Overdrive
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1951 CJ-3A Cohasset, MA $15,000
December 6, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/16/2019) Has a patch passenger floor. Has a shutoff switch at the battery.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/321866708719067/
“1951 CJ3A bought 4 years ago and had it completely gone through mechanically, new shocks, bushings, tires, frame cleaned up and painted. I left everything else original as I bought it. Fires up every time, drives straight as an arrow and can get up to 60mph. There are just a few minor things that need tending to that I’ll be working on: needs fuel pump gasket, exhaust tip needs to be tacked back in place, and pops out of second gear. Has really been a great Jeep but our family is growing and it’s time. Let me know if you have any questions or need anymore pics.”
1945? CJ-2A Cincinnati, OH $3900
December 6, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A
Has no title.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php
“1945 Willys Jeep. Rare hard top. Original go devil engine. NO TITTLE.”
Fiberglass CJ-5 Tub Pittsburg, CA $400
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/10/2019) The pics suggest it is in pretty good shape.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/d/oakley-cj5-fiberglass-body-in-great/7019578994.html
” have a fiberglass CJ5 tub It’s in good overall shape and would make a great replacement tub.”
1947 CJ-2A Dewey, AZ $2300
December 6, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/30/2019) I think this comes with 2 engines?
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/humboldt-1947-jeep-willys-cj2a/7016249095.html
“1947 jeep willys cj2a all complete installed new leaf spring’s has new shocks in the box dual master cylinder kit still in the box electronic ignition in the box new clutch kit in the box 2 engines new engine gasket kit as well no seats or seat frames some rust in the floor board’s over 1500$ of new parts and shop manual and parts manual comes with new hard line brake kit. has a clear tittle got a lot of extra parts also. just don’t have time to finish”
1959 Free Jeep Knife Brochure
UPDATE: I’ve added pics of Blaine’s father’s knife set at the bottom of the post.
This brochure let recipients know that they’d get a free knife if they went for a demonstration ride at the local Ross Motors, INC, out of Rockland, Maine.
Blaine’s father received a knife set when he bought his 1959 CJ-5. It still looks in good shape sixty years later.
