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No bids yet with less than two days to go. Thanks to Bill for this one. There seems to be some parts value at the very least.
https://www.copart.com/lot/60625033/clean-title-1971-american-general-jeep-sc-spartanburg
There’s a lot of work to be done and some more parts needed. Looks like some original top bows? Had a title?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1527857977747271
“Many parts are painted, started to work on the body and motor and frame. Had a title”
UPDATE II: This post was originally posted August 29, 2018:
Information about Husky and Dualmatic has been updated and more closely examined here.
Maury and I have been trying to determine how BestLok and EasyLok hubs are connected and how they are connected to Warn, Husky, and Dualmatic. The short answer is that we don’t quite know yet. But, below is what we do know. (Note, while Husky and Dualmatic are mentioned, it’s not a full history of either hub, histories I do need to address at some point).
In January of 1972, Richard Williams filed a patent, assigned to Warn-Belleview, for a new type of hub. Below is the image of that hub.
What’s curious is that there’s no documentation that Warn ever sold these hubs.
Even more curious, by July of 1972 this exact hub was produced and sold under the brand EasyLok, as advertised here, in the July issue of Four Wheeler Magazine:
Why these hubs weren’t sold nor branded under any traditional seller of the time is a mystery to us.
Earlier this year, Maury spotted a set of hubs with the Warn patented design that were manufactured in 1982. Maury managed to get ahold of photos that show the hubs were manufactured and warranteed by BestopDualmatic (a joined company formed when Wynn industries combined the companies around 1974).
The seller of this sign has listed it at $250, but will consider lower offers. It likely is the only one of its kind.
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“Very cool canvas dealer sign. 46” x 24” Appears to be hand painted. This was found mounted to a board. There is some damage to one corner. Tape has been applied to help hold its position. Very cool piece. You will NOT find another
Vintage Canvas Banner Dealer Wall Hanging 1957 57 Willis Jeep RARE Hand Painted.”
This postcard from the Las Brisas resort in Mexico may have been taken in the late 1960s as it appears to show multiple DJ-5 Galas/Surreys.
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“3.5 x 5.5 inch standard size vintage postcard”
I was surprised to see this Jeep FC-looking vehicle by Land Rover (check out a brochure here). The company also made a 4 door version, which kind of echoes the M-677.
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“s listing is for a Vintage Forward Control Land Rover Photo. This photograph is possibly a dealer print with load capacity. . This press photo is 9” x 8”.”
Looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1638405539960489/
“1946 Willy’s CJ 2A purchased in 1979 followed by a ground up restoration in 1980 which included conversion to a 12V electrical system. A refurbished engine was installed in 1989. Well maintained and stored inside during the winter. Minimal usage during the summer with the longest drive being to the Dairy Queen in Turtle Lake, WI.
Note – milage is an estimate. Speedometer read 5,388 when purchased and replacement (used speedometer) had 10,594 on it when it was installed in 2007.”
This looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/962260428098738
“Rebuilt 4L Go Devil, converted to 12V with new alternator, new wiring, lights, gauges and battery. New clutch. New gas tank and fuel lines, brake cylinders, master and lines. New glass, steering wheel and paint. Everything inspected and fluids changed. Runs great.”
Steve spotted this stripped down jeep.
https://syracuse.craigslist.org/grd/d/skaneateles-46-willys-yard-tractor/7644584841.html
“Famous one eyed Willys for sale!
Starts right up, goes great, hydraulic plow lift works.”
Neither run.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/243928811615237
“Both Jeeps are not running, but have complete engines and drive trains.”
Appears to have a Koenig hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/605656971556978
“New tires gas tank ,has factory heat Snow Plow winch”
It’s had some updates, but needs some more work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/952317046078915
“1949 Willys Jeepster project. Mustang II type front suspension, 8 inch Ford rear axle. Manual disk front brakes all done with dual master cylinder. Rust in the rockers and cowl has been cut out patch panels are there. Stock steering column attached to rack with Limeworks 700r4 column shifter. 700r4 transmission mount. Almost 2 sets of body chrome trim, aluminum radiator plus original radiator, extra grille, rear pan and windsheild frame. $5500 obo you see it it’s avaible. Clear green title in my name.”
The standard gas tank has been replaced with a tank behind the seats and filler embedded into the middle-rear of the custom hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/237956595714534
“Old willys jeep engine is not seized up would be a great jeep for parts or project may consider parting out asking 1600 obo
No title”
The floors have been patched. I suspect the “1945” in the text is a mistype.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/136543649439813
“1945 Willys Jeep CJ2 All original including L134 Go Devil engine. 7K OBO. I have the title. Runs and drives…brakes are new. Will not respond to is this available. May trade for Harley or ATV or firearms. Pick up in Moline.”
This has a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1376575302921010/
“Selling my 1948 willys flat fender jeep has dana 30 front axle with locker ,dana 44 rear axle with locker spring over axle lift 33inch tires 3 spd manual transmission 2.8l Ford v6 needs work asking $ 4,500 cash firm”
Maybe some value here?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1286621845567517
“An old Jeep that hasn’t moved for years. It does appear complete. No title. Hoping for somebody to come pick it up, but willing to deliver for a fee.”
Hasn’t been driven in a while, but will start with gas in carb.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1409192742987133
“’47 Willys CJ2A. Ran and drove 6 years ago. Went down highway fine. We used to drive it around town. It has been sitting for 6 years. Needs electric fuel pump and gas tank was icky. I half assed flushed it. Will start/run with gas in carb. engine is a Ford Pinto engine. Ran prefect when we drove it. Not all original as you can see. I don’t know the extent of it. Clear title. Located in Isle. May consider partial trade. Polaris snowmobile, dune buggy etc. Trail mower.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/08/2022) This is #10747.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $200.
(02/01/2023) Not much value left.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1203841213639159
“I have a two 1940s CJ2A Willys Jeeps parts vehicles for sale. I used these to help restore my 1948 CJ2A. There are still some bits left on them that someone may be able to use. One is just a frame and the other has the tub although the tub is in pretty rough shape. You will need a trailer and a winch to get these out.
Asking $500 for both or your best offer”
Bill Falconer scored a set of extremely rare “summer”-type hubs that are stamped F.E.G. Even better, he was able to get the original box that accompanied them, which included some additional information.
When I first published the post about the various Summer Hub models, I included a photo of an F.E.G. hub, but the only reference I had was that photo. I could finding nothing else about them. Thankfully, the New Hampshire Fish and Game, which owned these hubs originally, bought from a Willys dealership in Colebrook, New Hampshire (which has since been bulldozed), kept the information it had. So, now we know a little more.
According to the Box’s information, these summer hubs were $20. F.E.G also offered a locking type for $65. Unfortunately, the part showing how to order the hubs was torn from the box.
So, what does “F.E.G.” mean? In researching these, I found a company called F.E.G. out of Mexico that has a subsidiary parts maker, HOWEVER it appears the company wasn’t around in the 1950s. Thus, I am at a dead-end on the company’s history. I suppose it’s possible that F.E.G. are just someone’s initials.
UPDATE: I first posted this March 29, 2011. It includes a dialogue with my late mother, where she explains that the Naches Trail was my first jeeping excursion (it was likely 1966 and I would have been around 1 year old).
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JPZombie has posted several vintage videos on Youtube. Here are a few showing the club in the Naches Trail area west of Yakima in Washington State.
Seller calls this a jeep, but it looks more like a Landrover (which didn’t appear in Jurassic Park, according to both my memory and this website). But, you never know when something this unusual will appeal to someone.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1263825204506531
“Jurassic Park jeep replica no drive train built more as a prop/yard art or as a kids toy would make a great prop for photography”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
Looks in good shape, though needs ‘tuning’ of some kind.
“We have a 1947 Willy’s jeep. It has a few things that need tuned on it but for the most part is good to go. I used it for a little while back and forth on the highway. It’s a super fun little rig”
This has a fiberglass body.
https://willysforsale.com/ads/46-cj-2a-runs-and-drives/
“This Jeep starts, runs and drives. Fiberglass body tub and fenders. Windshield, hood and grill are OE. 12v conversion. Minimal frame rust and no apparent cracks. New fuel tank. Brand new full manual set. Hand brake doesn’t work. Needs tires and shocks. Oil seeping in several places from the drive train. When I purchased this Jeep, I was told the brakes and the clutch had been replaced. I have not verified that, but the brake lines have been replaced and the backing plates are solid. The clutch does not slip or chatter. The roll bar is only for appearance.”
UPDATE: New Ad.
(06/19/2023) Here’s a rare lengthened CJ-2A that’s been repainted since we last saw it. The new paint does make it look better.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/117429165419787/permalink/1614688222360533
“I’m looking to sell my 1947 stretched CJ2A this was stretched by a dealership back in the day. I bought this off a ranch in Michigan where it’s been since new. This Jeeps runs and drives I just replaced the brakes on this Jeep. Looking to get 7000 located in vermilion Ohio”
