Great photos. I wish these were in color. They were published in the Jun 9, 1946, issue of the Milwaukee Journal and the June 16, 1946, issue of the Evening Star.
Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles Research Archives
Chicago Fire Jeep
This photo was featured in the May 22, 1946 issue of The Bulletin out of Bend, Oregon.
1952 M-38A1 North Platte, NE $5495
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/20/2015) This is an ex forest jeep. It was stationed at the Clark-McNary Forest as part of the University of Nebraska. Must have been one of at least three jeeps (given there is a #3 on the side of the jeep).
“Drivetrain: 4 Wheel Drive
VIN: 000000017270
Fuel: Gasoline
Exterior Color: Orange
Transmission: 3 Speed Manual
Title: Clear
Mileage: 39,457
Interior Color: Black
Stock Number: 4142A
Contact Info:
Jody’s Auto Sales, Inc.
JODY SMITH – (308) 534-3729
4 South Jeffers, A & Jeffers, On The S-Curves
North Platte, NE 69101
http://www.jodysautosales.com/vehicle-details/e2f1a1cf3d84724e82316db5cf321455
Glenn’s New CJ-3B Fire Jeep
Glenn just bought this CJ-3B Fire Jeep. His 2A Fire Jeep has been sold. Derek published Fred Scott’s great write-up of it on the CJ-3B Page.
1951 M-38 Escondido, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
This is a tribute, rather than one owned previously by a fire department.
“1951 Willys (M-38) Fallbrook Fire ” Tribute” Jeep, Converted to 12 Volt with a new battery, alternator, & all wiring, Completely refurbished including (5) new tires, water pump. paint , pin striping, brakes, seals, bearings, windshield, seats, mechanical siren-light & 100 Watt electronic siren, $10,000.00 (OBO)”
FC Fire Jeep Restomod
1951 Rescue Jeep
In 1980 the Fruitville Fire Department received a 1951 wagon modified into a “rescue jeep”. This article was published in the Sarasota Herald Tribune on Dec. 23, 1980.
1947 CJ-2A Fire Jeep **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“here’s your chance to own a very rare willys fire truck and they don’t come up for sale often. This willys fire engine is in almost new condition with only 3300 miles on it. This truck was bought new and was the only fire engine the town had until it was replaced in 1972 then it sat in the fire hall un till march of 2015 when I bought it 🙂 Since I have brought it home I gave her a new 6 volt battery and a bit of a tune up. The water tank in the back leaked so I removed it and repaired it and in the process I damaged some of the pipe fittings to the pump so there is a few new 1″ fittings that don’t take away from its quality and curb appeal.
What also makes this fire truck stand out is it was not built in the USA it was built by the Sterling machine and manufacturing co. right here in Canada if your a Willys jeep kinda guy you may have heard of them they also made trailers and pto type accessories. Im happy to assist in shipping anyway I can.
This little unit runs drives shifts and stops if you have any questions I would rather answer them on the phone so feel free to call me any time between 7 am and 9 pm 7 days a week but please keep in mind the time change as im in Calgary Alberta Canada.”
Willys Fire Truck? Kimball, MN $4500
UPDATE: Was Make Offer, now $4500.
This looks like it has a jeep chassis. Anyone check this one out?
“runs and drives. needs brake work. taking offers since I have no idea what it’s worth.”
1956 Wagon Athens, AL **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
(07/15/2015) It’s supposed to be an ex-civil defense wagon.
“Special build for Civil Defense. One of only “10” equipped in this manner. The barn doors, the taillights etc. are different from the production run. Factory PTO winch/bumper. No rust! Solid and functional in every way. Runs and drives good. Super Hurricane flat head 6 cylinder. New gas tank, carburetor, complete brake system. Tires and wheels are new, w/new hubcaps. Ideal for business Mascot vehicle.”
Fire / Willys-powered Unit George, WA $2500
Its an interesting piece.
“For sale is a pull behind Willys Power Unit. It had a fire pump on the back which has been removed and sold. You can buy it and put another pump on the back, or a generator or an air compressor or??? The engine itself is a 4 cylinder Willys. It’s hasn’t ran in years but it DOES turn over. Since the pump has been sold ahead of it, I AM willing to sell just the engine if you’re not interested in the whole thing. $2500 for the whole thing or $2300 for just the engine. You remove AND haul. ”
1967 Panel Delivery Audio Visual Wagon Everett, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2250.
This is an interesting vehicle.
“Rare US Army Audio/Visual support vehicle. 1967 Jeep 2 Door Panel. Runs and drives well. Straight 6(232), freshly rebuilt transmission(3-on-the-tree) with a brand new clutch. 4 wheel drive less front drive line. Very unique rig…just need to focus on my Mustang project, wife requests fewer vehicles…this is the one that has to go. Comes with original Equipment Log Book by US Government. Willy’s Keiser Jeep…a true piece of history…needs restoration.”
1957 Fire-Fighting Jeep Article
This photo and article was published in the August 29, 1957, issue of the Reading Eagle from Reading, Pennsylvania. It looks to be a CJ-2. It sounds like it has been refurbished into a brush fire-fighting jeep. The article indicates this would be called Jeep No. 11, yet it is labeled Jeep No. 1.
1952 M-38A1 Columbia, MO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This old fire department jeeps looks like a good price.
“1952 Willys Jeep. Runs good. Was used as a fire department brush fire vehicle for 35 years. Not many miles put on during that time. Has a water tank and Briggs water pump on the back. Rebuilt carburetor and new gas tank on the engine for the water pump. Also comes with a 1955 Department of the Army Technical Manual for operation and organizational maintenance. Clean title.”
1959 FC-150 Brush Fire Jeep Toledo, OH **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This deserves some better photos!
“ld jeep FC 150 grass fire truck been stored inside for years but not ran for years extremely rare good shape for age lights and sirens still on it pictures to come later calls or text only”
1952 M-38 Longmont, CO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Maybe an ex fire-jeep?
“Original 1952 Willys M38 ready to be restored. Solid body, original 24 volt system, lots of new parts ready to be installed. $3500 OBO. Also have a brand new L134 engine block in unopened crate for additional cost.”
Topeka Hi Way Mower Wellsburg, IA $2900
Looks in great shape. It’s missing the top.
“Runs good. Fun to run.”
1952 CJ-3A Red Bluff, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2100.
The engine/tranny/tc is not included at the $2100 price. Former Fire Jeep. Anyone recognize the winch?
“1952 CJ3A flat fender rolling chassis, selling separately with no engine, no transmission, no transfer case or bundled with all the major components I have been saving for this build.
I am asking $2,100.00 for the rolling chassis alone or $3,600.00 for all, the chassis, a fresh rebuilt 225 odd fire v-6 from a 66 CJ5, a brand new old stock SM420 transmission, a brand new old stock dana transfer case, and other misc. parts including a new heater, twin shifters that allow 2 wheel low range, V6 motor mount kit, and a 10 gallon frame mount stainless steel gas tank.
This old Willy’s jeep is super clean with practically no rust and believed to have been owned by the Auburn Fire dept. at one time, it has special Ca. plate with license # “FLAT 52″. Clean title currently on Non-op.”
1958 M-38A1 Marietta, GA $2250
Runs and drives.
“I have a jeep that I have had for a while, I have done some work to it and put some original parts on it that were missing when found. It runs and drives but could use a few things here and there to make it road worthy. The 4 wheel drive does work. I have the original gas tank and cover that goes around the gas tank. it will go with it for the right price …. key word right price.. no trades no bartering just cash.. no movers no checks while you are out at sea or whatever it is this week”
1952 M-38A1 St. Paul, MN **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
This is an ex-fire station jeep, which would explain the unusual paint job.
“1952 M38A1. Serial Number 22011, date of manufacture 9/1952. It was an ex-Marine, then Fire Department Jeep. I’ve owned it for about 20 years with the intention of restoring it back to original, it was painted maroon before I bought it. Original military jeep with the 24 volt waterproof electrical system. No rust, only some light surface corrosion in spots. New NDCC tires, wiring harness, batteries, canvas seat covers, spark plug wires, and summer top. Rear seat and external power connector. Many extra parts: 3 voltage regulators, generator to voltage regulator cable, original light switch, 2ea winter doors (not in the best shape, 1 winter side flap, new door bows, old set of plug wires, extra black out light lamp, original gauges (37800 miles on it), extra military style wire connectors and covers, original spring & horse hair seat covers, 4ea NOS ground straps, battery hold down brackets, new parking brake arm and shoes, engine electrical test kit (Sun model WPW-10), new grill welt, extra cuno oil filter gaskets, NOS radio antenna mount, spare ammeter gauge, misc hardware, parts manual and service manual.”
1962 CJ-5 Victor, NY eBay
This is an ex-Fire Chief jeep. Lots of pics provided.
” You are viewing a 1962 Willys CJ5, with 46,002 miles showing, V.I.N. # 57548. Fire Chief Red exterior, with a black vinyl interior. 4-cylinder engine, with a 3-Speed manual transmission, lock-out hubs, and high-low gear box. This Jeep was fully restored approximately 20 year’s ago, and was used sparingly by a local fire department for parades and special events. It most recently was stored for the last five years until recently. It runs great,and everything work’s as it should. It is very clean from top to bottom!”
1958 CJ-5 Brush Fire Jeep Vorhees, NJ *SOLD**
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was on eBay.
“1958 Willy’s Jeep CJ-5 4×4. Includes a 4 cylinder OHV and manual transmission. Complete frame over restoration done in 2013. This Jeep was originally build for Douglas Aircraft California as an Airport Fire Fighting Vehicle. Very Rare as it’s only 1 of 6 that were ever made. 150 Gallon Water Tank + PTO Pump. The Jeep drives great and impossible to find in this condition.”
1943 Fox Movietone Features Fire Jeep
The October 26, 1943, Fox Movietone featured a one minute clip about a Toledo, Ohio, Fire Jeep. It appears to be built on a Willys MB Slat Grille. The clip appears at the 6:53 mark of the video. I managed to get a few still images:
http://digital.tcl.sc.edu/cdm/ref/collection/mvtnwarfilm/id/783
Oliver OC-3 Bulldozer Watsonville, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This has been repowered with a Willys motor.
“Cute little classic farm crawler tractor / dozer. I believe this is an Oliver OC-3-42 42” gauge tractor, probably late 1940’s or early 50’s. As I understand it, the Celtrac HG & Oliver OC-3 are the same tractor, so it could be either. This one has been rengined with a Willy’s Jeep flathead 4 cylinder gas motor. The tractor starts and runs well (12 volt) and all gears work as do both steering clutches. The sheet metal is in decent shape although the bottom section of the grill appears to have been cut off.
1962 FC-170 Post Falls, ID **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Has been on and off eBay a few times. Not sure if still for sale or not.
Former Washington State Forest Service FC-170.
“1962 JEEP Forward Control 170 4-Wheel Drive Truck
This is a two owner vehicle, with the original owner being the Washington State Forest Service. The custom ordered a snorkel and air brakes when this vehicle was purchased new. It has the original wench in the front bumper along with the original 6 cylinder engine and 4 speed manual transmission. The engine turns over freely but I have not attempted to get it running. The body shows plenty of wear but is pretty straight for a 1962 work horse. The bed has surface rust but is very solid and not rusted thru anywhere on the bed. The drivers side running board is in the bed of the truck. There is a dent in each front bottom corner of cab as you can see in photos. Other than that it’s just typical wear and tear. scratches bumps and bruises. Continue reading