Blaine shared this interesting image of possibly a postcard that promoted an FC-150 giveaway contest. Based on the info, I’d say this was part of the FC-150 launch in 1957.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/autohistorian/3802498606/in/photostream/
Blaine shared this interesting image of possibly a postcard that promoted an FC-150 giveaway contest. Based on the info, I’d say this was part of the FC-150 launch in 1957.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/autohistorian/3802498606/in/photostream/
This one is a bit pricey at $24.95, but it’s a pretty photo. The wagon is part of the Scenic Jeep Tour company from years ago.
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“Published by Noble Post Cards, Box 502, Colorado Springs.
“Aspens on the Cinnamon Pass Road west of Lake San Cristobal near Lake City, Colo.”
Standard-size postcard, measuring about 3.5 x 5.5 inches.”
Though these aren’t all that vintage (from the Daimler Chrysler era), they are kind of neat. Starting bid is $39.
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“Set of 4 Jeep, “Approved Willys Parts and Accesories” Collectible Shot Glasses.
These items come with the original box and there are no chips. There are a couple small scratches that I will note in the pictures.. please view the pictures as they are part of the description.”
Bill spotted this Land Rover with some Hollywood history. It lacks a title. The current bid is $500.
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“Selling 1 1970s vintage Land Rover 88 RHD truck used in many Hollywood movies through the years. Truck runs, stops, can use a tune up. truck has low miles, good tires. Selling AS IS with a bill of sale only.
“NO TITLE”. Buyer to arrange shipping, will help load.”
One of the 3Bs is a parts jeep. One of the jeeps has a Warn overdrive and winch.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/centralia-jeep-cj3b/7585413678.html
“1953 Blue CJ3B currently has sbc under the hood. I believe it to a 327. I can’t confirm that because I’ve never run the numbers. I drove the cj onto my trailer when I originally bought it. I have a complete Hurricane 🌀 for it. As you can see it is pretty much complete. I have clear Washington title in my name. In addition I have another nearly complete White Cj3b. It is what you see from the pictures. It comes with Bill of Sale only. I am willing to consider part or possibly straight across trade for Air-cooled VW Bug,Bus, Ghia project or parts. I am now willing to separate. I’m not willing to sell any parts. $8,500 for both or?”
This appears to have a replacement body, so it isn’t all original.
https://bellingham.craigslist.org/atq/d/lynden-price-drop-1948-willys-jeep/7571421400.html
“Very nice all original 1948 Willys Jeep for sale. I would like to sell it but I will consider a trade or part trade up or down. What do you have??
Thanks for looking!”
Maury shared a link to these two rims.
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“Pair of 15×8 Original Kelsey Hays OEM Steel Wheels for 1970 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade 1. Listed as 2 separate items for shipping purposes. Photos depict both wheels.
15×8”, 5 on 5.5” bolt pattern with 3.75” backspacing. Very good condition, rare factory wheels for 1970 CJ-5 Renegade 1. Have all markings and original part number label visible on one wheel. Part number KH 79005.One wheel has been completely sandblasted the other has been partially blasted (not completed inside the wheel. Both have been primed on wheel face- bare metal elsewhere. Have had these in dry storage many years.
To purchase both wheels, you will need to complete 2 orders. This is the only way I could figure out shipping two separate boxes. Boxes are 21x21x11 and each weighs 34 lbs.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,000.
This is a project that includes a second slat grille frame and what the seller believes to be is a correct slat-grille engine.
“41 Slat grill MB project. This is currently a running, driving jeep, however, I am keeping the M38 motor that is in it. The T86 trans has the passenger side fill hole (correct for slat). The current frame is kinda cobbled up, a 2nd slat grill frame with axles & original slat grill is included. Seats are repros with Beechwood Canvas covers, a set of original split-back seats are included. Four 4 1/2″ 90/90 solid wheels and one 4″ 90/90 solid wheel go with. Also included is a chain drive 638632 block that i believe to be an actual slat grill motor (turns free) and 639660c cylinder head. The registration number on the hood is not original, dod tag and frame tag are missing, but the ser# on the title matches the features present on this jeep, I believe it to be the correct ser#. I have estimated the dod to be Dec 19. Clean title in my name. Serious inquiries only please. Located in SW Indiana, delivery available for a fee.”
This is listed as a project.
https://www.jeepwillysforsale.com/1952-project-in-battle-ground-wa/
“1952 Willys Military jeep with rare all aluminum arctic cab.
Served in Alaska.
We do not know the transmission #. It currently has a 1953 motor in it that runs.
Original 1952 engine included.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/28/2023) The sides have been cut and running ‘boards’ added. No description provided.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
(11/09/2023) This poor jeep … Unmolested? Seems a pretty big dent in back.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/311108481741402
“This is an unmolested 1944 Willys mb. All original ww2. Can be restored to original or hot rodded. Great project and easy to work on. It comes with an extra rebuilt engine and front spare axle. After doing research on this vehicle you could see it was a navy base jeep due to its original grey paint used on those models during that era. Priced to move, as you can see I have too many projects and not enough time”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Andy shared this deal. It’s a 1962 truck with a PTO winch. He called and was quoted $500.
“Lots of antiques.
Old snow machines
Bicycles
Sleds
Tractor plows, disc, brush hog, etc
Canoe, sail boat, etc.
1962 Willys Jeep pickup.
Some stuff is free, some stuff will cost you. Best just to ask.
Serious inquiries only…I work to damn hard to deal with scammers!!”
This issue may cover from the Fall of 1975 through January 1976 (the next issue is Feb/March 1976). It is one of the largest at 18 pages plus a one page advertising insert.
The weather has warmed up some, which made working outside much more pleasant! Since the last set of pics, I made some corner brackets and added them to the cage. I’ve also added a cross bar that will be the base for the sets and some curved support bars on eat side of the front loop.
I’ll post some pics of the cage below, then add some pics of how I made the brackets (in case that’s of interest to anyone.
Below I show how I made the corner pieces.
This first pic shows 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ 16 gauge steel squares. The paper above it shows my attempts to figured out the rough size I wanted:
UPDATE IV: Nate was able to get this running. Check it out.
UPDATE III: See the internals of a Willys Light Plant here
UPDATE II: More pics of Nate’s Willys Light Plant here
UPDATE: There is more history about Miniger and his purchase of John North Willys Stock in 1929 in a 1946 Fortune article.
The other day Nate forwarded me the following images of a Willys home power plant, built by both “Willys Light” and the “Electric Auto-Lite Corporation”. Not knowing much about any of this (and not having the time to source original info from newspapers of the time), I took a break from house painting to venture down internet rabbit holes. What follows is more of a work-in-progress than a finished piece. Hopefully, folks can add or correct the following.
Let’s start with the pics that Nate sent:
Now, stepping back a little in time … These days we in the US are generally pretty spoiled in terms of our access to 24/7 electricity. Of course, this wasn’t always the case. Because of my work on SLAG, I am aware that there was a revolution in mines and smelting with the introduction of power plants. My great great grandfather first introduced an electric plant into his smelter in Leadville in 1881 (followed shortly by electricity in the Salt Lake City’s Germania plant). By then, Broadway in NY was lit with a power plant, as were parts of major cities.
Such power plants would have been expensive, which is why large municipalities or successful businesses were utilizing them. But, such plants would have been outside the financial reach of the average folks. Still, there was an interest among home and farm owners to replace the gas and oil lamps used in homes.
I found this photo on eBay. It shows a VEC CJ-2A with a wood-based hardtop. The back of the photograph suggests that the builder of the hardtop may have been manufacturing these for sale for $265. The seller of these called them Jeep Station Wagon Bodies and built at least one of them (as shown in the picture). It appears these were built in or near San Francisco. There was another manufacturer who built similar tops out of Cleveland, Ohio, and advertised them as Station Wagon Bodies.
Tom shared pics of a “Planter” in Oracle Arizona back in 2005. The front crossmember looks like a GPW to me.
Tom grew up just north of me in the Yakima area. As a kid he used to watch the Yakima Ridge Runners cruise through the Ahtanum area, which ignited his interest in them. Over the years he owned a variety of jeeps.
Is it still in Oracle? I have no idea.
Blaine shared this recently completed auction for a nice looking truck. However, it looks like the trim is incorrect for a 1960. Strangely, the file name of the pic below was listed as a 1957 (1957_willys_pickup_1957_willys_pickup). That also makes more sense with the split windshield. Finally, the title lists this as a 1962.
Nice looking 2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1164653697488672/
“1948 CJ2A CJ 2A Willy’s Jeep Great Condition Front Disc Brakes 12V Heat Runs Great I bought it at auction because I always wanted one and time to sell for something else.”
Lots of stock jeep here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/653788556202489
“For Sale: 1948 Jeep Willys Delivery Great Condition fully restored historic vehicle.”
Nice looking build.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/247270289549336/posts/1237243373885351
“small block 283, 350turbo trans, Cadillac tilt steering power assist brakes power steering locking hubs front and tons of chrome and parts”
Between the plow and the hardtop, there’s value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/584319800178248
“This price is for both Jeeps, hard top Jeep has no engine, trans and tcase still in Jeep. One with plow has engine but is locked up from sitting.”
Seller also has some videos of the jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/870568037558915/
“1948 cj2a 3 speed Flat 4 cylinder Runs great drove it all summer! Have another jeep now looking to part with this one. Would trade for a truck or trade and partial cash. 9000 obo thanks !”
UPDATE: Still Available.
Nicely updated wagon.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/647512510436852
“1958 Willys Sedan Delivery, 302 V-8, C-6 Transmission, Ford 9” differential, dual exhaust, cherry floors, bucket seats, Willys floor mats, AM/FM CD Stereo, inside upholstered…”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/27/2022) Only the one pic provided. I can’t tell what type of fiberglass tub that is. Note the custom windshield.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1176283609929035
“46 Willys, automatic, fiberglass tub, V6 buick motor,soft top in very good shape, new tires”