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This April 8, 1943, article argued for a huge post-war demand for jeeps.
Today, my son and I return to Salt Lake and I’ll spend the day with my other two kids. On Monday, I’ll be heading for Winnemucca, then turn north for Silver City, Idaho for a little remote mountain exploring.
That’s a quick summary of this quick trip. Though I’ll be gone.
This book was printed in 1951 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Though the jeep itself isn’t illustrated all that accurately, a Willys pickup appears in the book that is much more accurately drawn. The wheels on the front and back of the book are riveted on so they can spin.
This ad was published January 12, 1949, in the Lewiston Daily Sun.
This article from the January 1958 issue of Willys News highlights the Holly-Bluff-on-the-Jordan ranch at Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, owned by James L. Crump.
UPDATE: Christian updated his website with more pics and some background. There’s a summary at the bottom of the page: http://www.willys-am-tegernsee.de/?p=1425
This is the official video of the event. It’s in Italian, but still interesting:
Christian Pawlak and some of his jeep-owning friends just completed a thousand mile trip from Germany to Colonna, Italy, and back. In Colonna, they joined the Liberta/Column of Liberation celebration with 150 vehicles and almost 500 participants. They encountered some mechanical problems and some poor weather, but in Italy they had a great time chatting and eating. He shared a photo of their adventure below and will publish a story about their trip at his website when he has time. Click on the pic to view a much larger version.
This May 17, 1944, article from the Toledo Blade highlighted the dispute regarding who was the inventor of the jeep.
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** No price listed.
(05/19/2016) Looks good.
“1951 Willys Overland Pickup. Complete rebuild. Harley- Davidson paint job new last Fall. This truck looks and runs great. I am the second owner and the truck has 53,000 original miles. New tires and wheels and much more. 226 Hurricane engine. 4 wheel drive with lock-out hubs
If you are interested,call for list of all the work that has been done and we can discuss the price.
Thanks for looking.”
UPDATE: Still Available. Seller also has “acres” of part’s trucks.
Looks like a nice rig.
“Total restored 310 miles 4 Cyc with overdrive 4+4 serious buyers only”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/5710495624.html
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $5000.
Not running at the moment, but appears to have potential.
“1949 Willys Jeep truck for sale or trade. Truck is in decent condition but does not run and will need to be towed. Ran and drove before being parked last. Has had a lot of work done and will make a great project vehicle. Also includes extra transmission transfercase with warn overdrive, and a few other parts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Doesn’t run at the moment.
“1978 AMG JEEP dj5f inline 6 232ci clean title out of DMV system so no back fees this car is complete all original from USPS that means the jeep is RHD! All lights work headlight, dome, brakes, blinkers wipers and Fan works. motor has low miles 55xxx cranks over compression is good previous owner had carb changed I adjusted it and put all vacuum lines on but don’t think I found a reliable source will take to my mechanic soon once I get it running price will go up”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/30/2016) Need some better pics.
“1951 Willys Jeep CJ3a Flat Fender all matching numbers runs/drives great has the rare PTO option comes with a nice soft top clean correct KY title”
http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/5556402214.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $1200.
(05/15/2016) It looks like there’s value here.
“1957 willys wagon project, Has volare front suspension, 8 3/4 rear axle, setup for mopar small block, comes with alot of extra parts, has the factory split folding seats. Needs ALOT of work. Body is fair, no major rust, fire wall is cut out to add modern steering and brakes will take fabrication to finish, but would make a cool rat rod, Does not run, Engine block included for mock up. No transmission. Has clean title. $1200 firm maybe trade for small block chevy parts.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
Greg’s got the CJ-2A for sale.
“For Sale is a 1946 Willys Cj2A with 52K original miles. It has the original 134 Cubic Inch inline 4cylinder engine, T90A 3 Speed transmission with rare column shift, Spicer 18 transfer case and Dana axles. It is 4X4 with high and low gear that work as intended. The carburetor was just rebuilt and it runs great with good clutch and brakes, the parking brake works as well. The water pump, the fuel tank and the fuel pump were just replaced. All lighting, gauges, turn signals and horn work as they should. This vehicle also has the rare heater box under the dash. This vehicle was a barn find and has just been recently repainted with olive drab green paint as you can see in the pics. It has less than expected rust for a vehicle of its age and has a very solid frame. The seats were also redone. The Jeep was recently displayed in a local car show and received numerous compliments. It is fun to drive or show. I will entertain any REASONABLE offer.”
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/5559208954.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/07/2016) Has no drivetrain.
“Great project wagon! Has no motor or transmission.”
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5572280016.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5800
(10/28/2015) Look like it could use some paint.
“1948 WILLY’S JEEP FOR SALE …ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HAVE JUST BEEN COMPLETELY THROUGHLY GONE THROUGH . ALL NEW SPARK PLUGS, BELTS, HOSES, ETC. GOOD TIRES AND BRAKES ..STARTS ON FIRST CRANK EVERYTIME. INTERIOR IS IN GOOD SHAPE AND IT IS A TRUE WORKHORSE ASKING 5800.00 O.B.O. ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE STRONGLY CONSIDERED CALL…”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5606190441.html
We arrived in Salt Lake on Thursday for dinner with my youngest son, who graduated this week. On Friday, Ann departs from Salt Lake City for Pasco with my computer. Meanwhile, I’ll be heading down to the San Rafael Swell to explore a tall slotted canyon for a couple days with my oldest son, Karson. On Sunday (which is birthday 51 for me), my son and I return to Salt Lake and I’ll spend the day with my other two kids. On Monday I’ll be heading for Winnemucca, then turn north for Silver City, Idaho for a little remote mountain exploring.
That’s a quick summary of this quick trip. Though I’ll be gone, I won’t forget you all. I have posts that will appear for the days I am away :-).
Great little article by Fairfax Downey, the writer of the book Jezebel. It’s a neat short book about some of his WWII adventures. This article was published in the August 05, 1944, issue of the Spokesman-Review.
This CJ-5 powered a winch to hoist materials for a building under construction in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. It was featured in the January 1858 issue of Willys News.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/06/2016) Looks good.
“1953 cj3 high hood
Chevrolet fuel injected 2.8 v6
4 speed Muncie transmission
Custom diamond plate bumper, inner qtrs, step plates and corner guards.
Runs and drives great. Needs nothing
Complete best top enclosure comes with it as well as Bimini top that’s currently in it. Has the factory 5.13 gear ratio”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/5572358954.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,500.
Looks road ready.
“WHAT I HAVE FOR SALE IS AN EXTREMELY RARE 1955 JEEP WILLYS TRUCK. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN COMPLETLY RESTORED FROM THE GROUND UP. NEW INTERIOR, NEW PAINT, NEW EVERYTHING. THE TRUCK RUNS AMAZING AND ALSO HAS 4X4. COME TAKE A LOOK AND YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
“Purchased this ‘lil Jeep several years ago and shipped it from Washington state to upstate NY. Have loved it ever since. Hate to sell this and my other Jeep listed, but am planning a move and can’t take all my toys with me. This Jeep has been built by/with some of the best names in Off-Road engineering, such as Advance Adapters, Novack Enterprises, Walck’s 4WD and Olympic 4WD (have all reciepts). Comes with a lot of spare parts, etc. if interested.
Interesting wiring strategy along the frame. I wonder how that will work out.
“–Runs Excellent!
-Eye Catching!
-Perfect For Jeeps Enthusiast/Collectors!!
-Clean Title
-Come See For Yourself!
* DMV Mistakenly Written 1975 On Paper Instead Of 1942”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/5605263975.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
Has updated engine.
“1946 willy’s run’s, drive’s everything works. I drive this a lot. its been converted to 12 volt. motor is ford 2.0, new exhaust, top. have clear title just put collector plates on. $5,000 / reasonable offers”
