This article from the January 1968 issue of Willys News shared news from the 1958 Chicago auto show. To the left is a rare photo of Willys’ Economy Delivery Truck. Here are other photos from past Chicago shows related to jeeps. And this one from the 1959 show.
Searching for the Former Owner of this FC
A reader found this on Google Chat. Maybe someone who readers eWillys knows something about this?
https://plus.google.com/115259038193056140979/posts/5Y6CHszrjnS
“I (Steve Noland) have tried several other forums with no luck. I am trying to find the current owner of an FC I sold years ago. I am posting a link to the page where it was later sold. I contacted John to get the buyers info but he did not have it on record. My purpose it to get the CLEAN, OPEN title to the current owner. I have no interest in this truck, I just want to get the papers into the right hands and maybe provide some vehicle history to the current owner.
Thanks in advance for your help.”
1947 Wagon Portland, OR $9995
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9995. I’m wondering if the seller meant $19995? At $9995 this looks like a great price.
Nice looking wagon.
“1947 Willys – Show Car/Collector piece, Maverick rear end, Mustang 2 front end, Buick motor, digital dash, $21,000 or best offer ”
1947 CJ-2A Central City, NE **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200.
Looks mostly stock. Could be a good “drive as is” while restoring bits at a time.
“1947 Willys Jeep. Very good condition with minor surface rust (Patina). Original condition with only newer style wheels and seat covers changed. Motor rebuilt 2000 miles ago runs like a top. Good Willys for restoration or just a nice driver. Price Firm compared to the junk out there for 2500.”
1948 CJ-2A Maquoketa, IA $4500
It has a fiberglass body. Has some extraneous diamond plate. Gas tank has been moved to the rear, along with the filler.
“1948 Willys Jeep. orginal frame,trans.rear end. Has a V-6 buick engine-fiber glass C3 body. Looks nice and runs good. Needs new brake shoes. Bought it at a benefit auction thinking i could get it in my enclosed carport with my truck but came up 2′ short. Has a canvas top not shown in the pics. Paid more than i’m asking but thats what Benefits are all about. So Best offer considered.”
1947 CJ-2A Bainbridge, IN $5900
Has a fiberglass body.
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/5610304007.html
“’47 Willys CJ2A for sale. Restored by the previous owner, this Jeep is a nice little runabout with some flair. I bought it from a Navy man who painted it in the livery of the ship on which he served and used it at one of their reunions for rides and a photo shoot. If you are not into naval history, the markings are all vinyl and could be peeled off. The frame was stripped and blasted, then treated with a preservative paint for auto frames. The fiberglass body is, of course, impervious to rust, but the tailgate and grill are original. The Jeep has a newer BesTop, made in the USA. The tires were new Firestones installed with the resto and now have less than 600 miles on them.
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1957 FC-150 Claremont, NH **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,000
(12/18/2016) “Fully restored fc150 with custom dump body. Original flat 4cyl completely gone through. Have over $25,000 in receipts just for the restoration. Real head turner!! Make me an offer!”
1961 CJ-3B Center Ally, PA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
Has an interesting look.
“Here is a 1961 cj3b Willys jeep
The frame is 4″ longer cut bed with flat bed Body is 1/8 dimond plate many extra parts. All it need to be street legal is rear flares. CLEAN TITLE IN HAND. Below is what it has currently.
-Dana 44s front and rear
-Buick v6 225
-37″ military bullet proof tires
-4″ lift
-f250 drive shafts
-stinger
-4500 pound wintch
-I beam bumper
– (2) 7inch kickers
-electric fan
-locker rear
-no power steering
-custom front fenders
-removable roof
-removable roolbar
-headman headers
-side pipes
-(2) 8inch cherry bomb bomb glass packs
-21″ led light bar
-228 pounds of torque”
Vintage JC-Whitney Floor Mat Ames, IA $150
Steve’s got this set of cool vintage floor mats for sale that were from JC Whitney. Looks like it would fit a CJ-5.
“Genuine antique JC Whitney still in the original box floor mats. One for the front of the cj and one for the back, both have the word Jeep on them. These are back in the days rubber was rubber. The front appears to be formed with Whitney craftsmanship to fit over the sensual hump on the floor board that many admire but won’t admit in public.
You aren’t going to find these rare accessories anywhere else.
Did I say rare genuine antique JC Whitney floor mats?”
1951 Truck Roseburg, OR **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
Looks like a good project.
“This pick up runs great.New 250 cubic inch Chevy six. 350 turbo. New wiring everything works great. Mustang two front end.Rack and pinion steering. Tilt wheel. New Firestone tires. Needs glass put in and paint. Most body work done. You can drive this pick up now. Brakes work great. 4500.00 or best offer. Phone only. PLUS LOTS OF EXTRA PARTS.no e mails.’
1949 Jeepster Danville, NH **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
This Jeepster has some unusual decorative elements.
“4 Cylinder
Automatic Transmission
2 wheel Drive
12 Volt electrical system
with Roll Bar
Runs Strong’
1948 CJ-2A Kalispell, MT **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2250.
(05/12/2016) Needs some work.
“1948 Willy Jeep – Runs good-Partially converted to 12 Volt- Good Project vehicle -$2,250.00 OBO”
1961 M-151 Camp Hill, PA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
Don spotted this M-151.
“For sale is my 1961 FORD Military 1/4 ton tactical vehicle M 151 or “Mutt”. Clear PA title! NEVER CUT!!! New wiring harness. 4wd works, motor purrs right along. Typical Mutt rust, leaks/drips… battery box, hat channels, minor body rust and dings. Comes with top, doors, side curtains extra wheels and tires, manuals.
The blue light and siren are for show only and don’t work, the Mutt is mocked up to be a Military Police vehicle. Not shown is a full sized, white/black magnetic strip that says MILITARY POLICE which goes on the windshield, right below the glass. I had that made from an original reflective door decal from Fort Campbell, circa 70-‘s when I was an MP located there, and is just how our jeeps were marked then. …
1947 CJ-2A Hemet, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
It’s a project, despite the pics showing it in the dirt.
“1947 willys 225 Buick v6 rebuilt with comp cam and headers power stearing rebuilt Saginaw 4spd with new advanced adapter kit rebuilt Dana 18 rear dana 44 front Dana 27 488 gears posi big breaks 2inch lift 33 inch tires, on a 1952 frame cj5 guages. Aluminum dash new seats and 4 point belts on going project not yet done but usable (needs gauges hooked up and shifter linkage a just ed currently registered green sticker just needs windshield to be st legal $5000 on 16ft duble axel trailer or $4500 obo for just jeep will trade for equal value river boat, open bow, minni day cruiser, jet boat”
1949 CJ-3A Huntingdon Valley, PA $1400
It’s an early 3A.
“1949 Jeep ‘Willys Overland’ CJ3A in ‘as is’ condition with title. Has run. Engine turns.
Serial # 13164. Body tag # 12591.
134″ 4 cylinder F head engine. 3 speed manual.
Hood has been modified to accommodate the F head engine. Replacement hoods available. No seats.”
1962 CJ-5 Troy, ME Make Offer
Believe it or not this runs.
“i believe this is a 1962 jeep it might be a willys. it does run and move . i have a new brake cylinder and brake line for it. tires are great. has plow set up on it. rims and other places are the od green military color. it needs floor pans. it is a project vehical. make offer on it”
1958 Model? Battlement Mesa, CO Free
No pics provided.
“Free 58 willys. Project vehicle. Would make a good rock crawler”
1946 CJ-2A Cullman, AL **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Appears to have value.
“46 CJ 2 turns over. But dosnt crank. OBO
I have everything. It’s just currently all set to the side.
Trades welcome”
1946 CJ-2A Ellensburg, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Looks like a good price.
“Willys jeep hard top, body rough, engine in pieces in back, parts vehicle only (no title). Has all original parts, gauges steel wheels seats in good shape. Lots of good parts on this one, if you are doing a restore this is the parts rig for you. Original tyranny and transfer case, original axles. Price is negotiable.”
NOS? Willys MB & Ford GPW Auctioned
Steve let me know that these to jeeps were auctioned this past weekend. One was supposed to be a completely NOS, non-restored jeep in mint condition. However, I thought the data plates looked a little too shiny? There is a good shot of them late in the video. The MB sold for $24,000. The restored GPW sold for $25,000.
Here’s the link to the video:
http://www.velocity.com/tv-shows/chasing-classic-cars/videos/1944-jeep-auction/
1946 CJ-2A Tacoma, WA $6000
Looks like a solid jeep with some updates.
“Recent rebuild, lots of spare parts call for details chevy 283 v8 with rv cam, Bimini top, metal half doors and too many spare parts to list.”
1947 CJ-2A Vista, CA $7000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000
(01/12/2016) Nice looking flattie.
“327 Chevy Motor, Warren Overdrive, 11inch brakes, all gadges work and current tags.”
1955 M-38A1 White Salmon, WA $3000
It need some work and is a mix of M-38A1 & CJ-5 parts, but there may be some value here.
“chevy small block, 4 bbl, headers, moonies, manual 3 spd, low geared, bikini top, soft top, soft doors,roll bar, custom mags, have new mirrors need to be mounted, fender flares, runs and drives great on trails, not geared for highway use. Needs: brake work (power brake unit), manual steering but recommend putting in a power steering unit. ”
1963 CJ-5 Pahrump, NV **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
Looks like a good rig for the price. Only one pic provided.
“1963 Jeep CJ5 WILLYS for sale. Excellent condition and runs great! Has dual batteries, winch, tow hitch, dual gas tanks, 4 cylinder, 4×4. No rust Clean title Asking $4500”
1951 M-38 Detroit Lakes, MN $8000
Has a 2A windshield for some reason.
1951 m38 with 11″ brakes ,overdrive,new carb and lots of nos parts.”