This December 1955 Willys News article shows a jeep exiting a fireplace in a Florida Jeep dealership. It looks too big for Santa to bring down the chimney, but a flat fender would have fit 🙂
York-Hoover & the Early Bantams
This interesting article about the York-Hoover Corporation and its manufacture of the the early Bantam bodies—Bantam BRC-60s like the one show below at the Heinz Museum in Pittsburgh—makes an interesting read:
http://www.ydr.com/story/news/history/blogs/yorkspast/2015/12/16/yh-jeep/77406456/
1943 Photo of Jeep Assembly Line in England on eBay
This photo shows part of the assembly line for building jeeps in England.
“1943 Press Photo US Army Ordnance Jeep Assembly Line Workers, England
This is an original press photo. Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 10-28-1943.”
1948 CJ-2A Clinton, MT **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
Not much “CJ-2A” left in this modified rig.
“Custom Jeep For Sale $10,000
The Jeep is street legal in Montana, and is registered and licensed as a 1948 with a clear title. Tires stick out of the front fenders , Bushwacker rear fenders with slight tire stick out, no signal lights, legal head lights and tail lights, legal emergency brake, horn, single windshield wiper and washer, no front or rear bumper. To be registered in another state it just depends on that particular state’s laws. In Montana it’s considered a street rod and doesn’t have to have bumpers or fenders. The body is hand made and is eight inches longer at door opening than stock. No tail gate (solid) and the fender wells are flush with the top of the body. Most of the body panels have been riveted together, (not pop rivets!) Body has been sprayed with bed liner on the inside, rocker guard on the outside. Fiberglass hood.
Looks like a stock flat fender body at first look. Most people don’t notice the difference until you point it out as it’s all in proportion. It’s 5 ¼ inches wider at cowl, 3 ½ inches wider in rear. Sides are 2 inches taller. Body is all hand built except for the Jeep cowl. Grille is made from 2 MB grilles so that is proper width with two extra bars. Body and frame are painted with Military OD field drab. The only part that is original Jeep is the cowl that is made up from two cowls, and the grille. Rear bumper has receiver hitch. Side mirrors and mount, center rear view mirror. MB military jeep side handles.
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1963 CJ-5 Antrim, NH $2000
It runs.
“We’re moving and are forced to get rid of our treasured jeep. It has some rust, needs some work, but it runs. You must see to appreciate. We are asking $ 2000 but will let it go for a reasonable offer. It will be sold “as is”.”
1978 DJ-5 Oxnard, CA $2800
Appears solid.
“Fun little jeep runs and drives give me a call for question”
1977 DJ-5 Carbondale, PA $7995
I can’t tell if this is two or four wheel drive.
“1977 am general army tribute jeep right hand drivewith replica guns real eye catcher partial trades maybe considered”
1946 CJ-2A Commerce City, CO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3600.
(07/09/2015) Looks solid.
“1946 Willys Jeep with many upgraded parts, not the least of which is a 350 cubic inch Chevy V8 (in a 2200lb vehicle). Is it a highway speedster? No. Can you drive it around town and love life knowing you are driving the coolest little rig around… Yes!
Features:
Chevy 350
T14 3 Speed Transmission
M18 Transfer Case
D44 Rear Axle
D27 Front Axle
4.88 Gears
Upgraded 10″ Drum Brakes all the way around.
31″ off road tires
Working brake lights and turn signals (note that it did not come with these in 1946).
Full height seats with harnesses.
About 4.5 years left on the 5 year collector plates. Not sure if these are transferable.
I’m only selling because I have one too many projects and need the precious garage space. What it needs…
It has a slight oil pan leak. Likely needs a new gasket. No oil on the top part of the motor.
Body is in great shape for a 70 year old vehicle. A little elbow grease and a spray painter would make this thing cherry.”
1962 Gladiator Truck Gilroy, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2250.
Dan found this truck. This might make a good restoration project.
“1962 Willy’s Jeep J200 Gladiator thriftside pickup for sale.
-Original 6 cylinder tornado 230 cu engine runs
-Body is in excellent condition
-CA black plate vehicle
-Truck is non op status
-Will need to be towed
-Waiting for restoration”
1949? CJ-2A Jamestown, TN **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600
No all original, but appears to have some value.
“I have a 1949 Willy Jeep all Org. The jeep runs and drives great has 4 cylinder with 3 speed. It was 6v but changed to 12v. The bad on this jeep is floors was rusted out but been fixed has no gas tank but I have been running it off a gas jug for over a year, runs great off it, also No Breaks. Would like to sale due to my other projects might trade depending on what you have. Text thru week or call on weekends due to work Thanks”
Year? CJ-3A Salem, WV **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
The body looks pretty rough.
“Late 40’s early 50’s Willys Jeep CJ3A , looks to be complete
Engine turns over but will not start
Sold for parts or restoration project
Was last running 3 years ago
Rough condition , but looks like it’s all there. There is
No Title, being sold for parts, Farm use, or complete restoration.
There are a lot of cj2A’s and cj5s, but you don’t see many of these.
I will write a bill of sale.”
CJ-2A Body Union, OR $500
No pics provided.
“For sale as is one tub(body) for a Willy’s CJ-2A. Will take reasonable offer.”
http://eastoregon.craigslist.org/pts/5376357525.html
Year? CJ-2A Morton, WA $500
Might have some parts value?
“It’s got everything their hood fenders grill windows a 302 v8 an manual trany an tcase”
1948 CJ-2A Arroyo Hondo, NM $3500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/09/2015) May be worth a look.
“Runs but needs some break work.”
1958 FC-170 Grants Pass, OR $3500
I suspect it doesn’t run.
“FC -170. 1958 with canopy and title. Nice frame and bed. Cab – rusty. Needs to be trailered to a new home. ”
1944 Photo of Marion Isbell’s GP on eBay
UPDATE: Marion Isbell’s Ford GP was part of a photo shoot on his farm in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin. The top one is currently for sale on eBay. The rest were sold earlier. A little hard to believe all photos were taken on the same day, January 20, 1994.
1. For sale on eBay: View all the information on eBay
“You are bidding on an original press photo of Lake Geneva WI Man M Isbell Using WWII Jeep on His Farm. Photo has some slight waving left & right edges. If the listing shows thin red and/or green lines, they are the result of a bad scan & the lines are NOT on the actual scan. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 1/20/1944.”
2. **SOLD** Was on eBay in Oct 2014.
Here’s a photo of a Ford GP pulling a manure spreader on Marion Isbell’s farm in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin. “1944 US Army Jeep Pulls Manure Spreader Alongside Horse & Wagon”
3. **SOLD** Was on eBay December of 2014.
“1944 Press Photo Former Army Jeep Used for Ice Harvesting Lake Geneva Wisconsin”
4. **SOLD** Was on eBay in November 2014.
“You are bidding on an original press photo of Lake Geneva WI Farmer Using Vintage WWII Jeep For Work. Photo has waving due to too much glue being used to apply the information sheet onto the back of the photo Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 1/20/1944.”
1969 CJ-5 Inauguration Parade in DC on eBay
UPDATE: The photo below may show this CJ-5, which has a dash plaque from the same day.
“You are bidding on an original press photo of Texas Float Inaugural Parade Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC. Jeep pulls float. Photo has small tear top edge. If the listing shows thin red and/or green lines, it is the result of a bad scan & the lines are NOT on the actual photo. Photo measures 8 x 10 inches and is dated 1/20/1969.”
1962 Wagon Pipe Creek, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $26000
Looks solid.
“1962 Jeep Willys Wagon. This vehicle is in Great condition and has all the chrome restored and all the Stainless Steel side trim that is usually missing on the vehicles. mileage is 88.100 miles”
1978 DJ-5 Hemet, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $950.
Runs and drives.
“1978 American General Mail Jeep. Runs and drives. Have lien sale paperwork. Has 6 CYL Engine.”
1946 VEC CJ-2A Sikeston, MO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
This has the early windshield, but no column shift.
“I have a 1946 cj2a for sale that is serial number 15192. All three tags are 15192. The tool box floor has been rusted out and patched, the hat channels are rusted out. The side steps are rusted. The frame seems to be okay except in the front where the crossover tube meets the frame it has a crack. The tub has the tool indents on the drivers side. It has one of the three data tags on the dash. You can see where the other two were. It does have two good seats. The windshield frame seems to be early with the square washers and in good shape. The transmission is a side shifter converted to tower shift. The engine seems to be a transitional cj2a engine. It does run and drive, engine in good shape. Did a compression check and all four cylinders were right at 120. I have installed a new fuel pump, points, condenser, rotor and plugs. No brakes. I drive it about every day. No title. Asking $2500 / OBO for it.”
1946 CJ-2A Tucson, AZ $14,999
Unusual paint job.
“This will not last classic 1946 Jeep Willys!
Runs good great shape”
1946 VEC? CJ-2A Fallbrook, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900
Has rear PTO. I can’t tell if it has indents.
“1946 willys jeep, newer f-head engine, complete but not running, has some body rust. rear PTO winch, new tires, starter, seat cushions, water pump, gas tank. Have title.”
1946 CJ-2A Waterford, MI **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
No evidence this was a military vehicle nor is it all original.
“This 1946 Jeep WIlly is a military vehicle that is completely original, only changes were some wiring, a professional paint job, and brand new tires. Runs and drives great.”
1960 Wagon Sparta, WI $2750
Needs to be trailered.
“1960 Willys 4X4 wagon with original continental ‘226’ 6 cyl engine, 3 spd high an low. Optional lock outs, snow plow and p.t.o. winch. The engine is an excellent factory rebuilt. Body has usual midwest rust with amateur patchs and paint. It drove excellent, but had a click in reverse. I pulled cover off trans an discovered one tooth out of reverse idler gear. Have parts to fix. No time this winter. Will offer as is for $2750. Body panels are available, and restored these are bringing big bucks. Paint has faded since pictures were taken. Will consider storing until summer if paid for. Will need trailering. ”
1959 Wagon Central Mass. $2500
Includes replacement panels.
“1959 Jeep wagon 4×4, Mass. Title, runs and drives , 6 cylinder (rebuilt 1980), rear floor (wood in good shape) and quarters are rotted. Includes two replacement qtr panels and rockers vehicle is complete all glass in good shape with original fisher P/A plow. Gas tank? ,, brakes not working. $2,500 – Needs complete restoration sold as is. Radiator is missing. I do not respond by email”