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Leigh found this 2WD 1948 wagon that had been sitting in a shed in Australia since 1994. He plans on restoring while retaining the current look as much as possible. From what he has been told only about 400 Wagons of any description came to Australia so parts are a bit difficult, however he reports Kaiser Willys has been a big help.
Buz found this Facebook page with some good WWII jeep photos on it.
https://www.facebook.com/przewarkam?fref=nf
Seth spotted this nice looking Commando. I don’t know enough about them to know if the restoration was a perfect one or not.
“Recently Restored 1970 Jeepster Commando. Red with cream top over tan, 160hp/265lb-ft factory-rated Dauntless 225ci V6 engine, 3-speed manual, 4-wheel drive. AM/FM radio w/cassette player, heater/defroster, front bucket seats, rear bench seats, locking front wheel hubs.Call 425.562.1000 for more information.”
http://www.jamesedition.com/cars/jeep/other/ster-for-sale-914094
This is a package deal. Brian Miller is selling these for what he paid. The one on the right runs, but has a rusted body. The body on the left isn’t rusty, but according to the tag it’s a CJ-3A body (though Brian didn’t seem convinced when I mentioned it). He’s got more parts that go along with the 2A/3A package. You can call Brian at 515-559-4462.
UPDATE: **SOLD* on eBay.
“Offered for sale is our 1963 Willys Jeep Surrey. This car was restored in our automotive restoration shop CASCO Automotive Restorations, a division of Classic Auto Supply Co., in Coshocton Ohio in 2004 and shortly thereafter transported to the Florida Keys where it has been since then. The odometer shows 37,600 miles. I do not believe this to be correct. The Serial Number is 5633722482.
For more information about the Jeep Surreys (called the Gala when first introduced) and the history and restoration of this Surrey please visit the nice article done by Old Cars Weekly magazine which can be found at Old Cars Weekly, Car of the week. older posts until you get to May 1, 2013.
<– Day 34 – Fri. May 15th: High Plains Drifter | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 36 – Sun. May 17th: Tracking the Ore –>
Today was my last day in Texas. Both Ann and I feel satisfied that we did enough and went enough places to get a taste of Texas regions. We appreciate Lee, Sam, Brian and Jason for taking time to meet and talk with us. Also, as always, we appreciate everyone’s suggestions!!
Today I drove from Amarillo, Texas, to Alamosa, Colorado.
To bid me a memorable goodbye, Amarillo threw me a thundershower party. There was thunder, lightening and plenty of rain. The worst of it came just as I stepped out of the motel with my arms loaded with stuff for the Jeep. So, I ran for the jeep and unlocked it as quickly as I could, but I still got pretty drenched!! I hopped in the jeep and drove to the covered area by the reception desk and snapped this photo.
Rather than try to photograph the Cadillac Ranch area in the rain, I headed north hoping to escape the storm. The plan actually worked. Within an hour I was cruising along under clear blue skies.
I even got a chance to see one last jeep before leaving Texas:
I wanted to drive to Oklahoma to see Boise City, a place heavily affected by the Dust Storms of the 1930s. The museum wasn’t open when I drove through the city, but I did find this tribute to a bomb dropped by a B-17 during 1943. My wife reminded me that this is why bombs are not armed until ready to drop. There are a surprising number of accidental bomb droppings I’m told, but safety procedures and good luck have kept us safe.
A reader forwarded this unusual truck that’s been modified with all kinds of camping conveniences. The narrator isn’t always easy to understand, but the truck is interesting.
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Link expired.
Both look in good condition.
“I have two Vintage rare Jeeps a 1973 Commando V8 auto and a all original 62,000 miles on 76 Cherokee Chief V8 auto all original paint interior in Chief, Commando auto v8 is a rare Hardtop removable and very clean just repainted 1st time since new.$19999 for both or $10,500 each. make offer both must go.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
Mike’s got his sedan delivery wagon for sale.
“1962 Willys Sedan Delivery 4×4. Rare body style, and in very good condition. Original rebuilt 225-6, 3 spd T90, with dana 18 TC. Also has Warn Overdrive installed. The body is as solid as you will find. This truck is from Southern California. The only body work done by previous owner is some fiberglass overlay on the front driver / passenger floors to seal pin holes.- no patch panels done or needed in my opinion. There is a small dent in the drivers rear QP, but its an easy fix, on the bottom edge of the panel. I suspect the body was a donor onto a regular wagon chassis because the gauge cluster is from a mid 50’s era Willys. Only a real Willys nut would know that, and actually the 50’s dash is more desirable. Engine runs perfect – no choke to start, and this truck drivers great. Here are some mild upgrades:
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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $12000
(05/14/20144) Looks good.
“New full fabric top, runs great, no rust!! 90% original. VERY GOOD CONDITION”
That might be a fiberglass body.
“for sale or trade for a nice wrangler”
http://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/5028608650.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Has some funky parking lights on the front.
“1947 Willys Jeep Model CJ2A very good condition. Runs great. 3 speed in the floor. 4 wheel drive. New Tires. Street legal. No top. Army green paint approximately 2 years old.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(02/18/2015) It think it has an extra tank in the rear.
“1948 Willys JEEP cj2a Buick 225 v6 engine, m21 Muncie 4 speed with scattersheild bell housing model 18 transfer case Dana 44 posi. 4.88 ratio cj3a windshield frame 32×9.50×15 super swamper tsl tires with very few miles .warn 8000lb winch and tool box , power steering .”
It just looks odd with those eyeballs. It is still a project.
“’47 willys jeep truck about 65% finished with complete frame off restoration. Father was working on it and passed away suddenly and now mother needs to sell it. New paint, glass and gaskets, rebuilt knicco Chevy 350 that has only been started 3 times, many many other new parts and work has been done to it, 9,999 but price is negotiable, must see to appreciate, have well over 15k invested already just cant afford to finish it for him”
http://valdosta.craigslist.org/cto/5025032497.html
Never installed.
“New in box, box has been opened but top was never put on Jeep. Asking $700.00 O.B.O. Please call and leave a message and we will get back to you asap.
Kit includes doors, latches, bows and all necessary hardware. When folded, all hardware and the top stay together. Snaps are concealed on the top for a smooth look. In most cases, snap locations match factory-installed studs. Click-shut doors have twist style handles. Side and rear curtains roll up safari-style for maximum shade and ventilation. Adjustable foam-covered bows provide a skin-tight fit.”
http://northernwi.craigslist.org/pts/5028527785.html
Not a ton of value here.
“Willys parts jeep for sale
– complete axles, leaf springs, drive shafts
– 4 solid 16″ wheels
I have other parts available as well
Let me know what you need”
http://fargo.craigslist.org/pts/5028097000.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
“I have a 1952 Jeep Willys for sale need to sell asap runs good call me for more info”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
(04/16/2015) This formerly had a diesel engine.
“This is a clean Jeep built in 1965 by Mitsubishi under license by Kaiser Jeep Corp. These are rare, but well made. They have a higher hood. This one has a PTO driven Ramsey winch in front. It has an odd fire 3.8 GM V-6- which means high torque. Runs great! It is also equipped with a mechanical air compressor driven off the engine. Has a CB radio. Good Rubber. Roll bar. Exhaust has shorties. No rust anywhere. This came out of southern AZ. We built a tow bar for it, so it will be ready to tow to the high country and hit the trails. Great Hunting Jeep. Unit is street legal.”
<– Day 33 – Thu. May 14th: Leaving On a Jet Plane | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 35 – Sat. May 16th: The End of Texas –>
This was my view for much of today. The Grass covered prairies of the Texas panhandle stretch for miles and the roads are straight and fast.
Today was the first day of the Midwest Willys Reunion, so I hope every has a good time there! I do have a few books and t-shirts available through Bob Christy. If you see him and can slow him down for a minute, he’ll help you.
Today’s drive to Amarillo, Texas.
I began today knowing I’d be on the road longer for a longer span of time than I had since the early part of our trip. (Yes honey, read long lonely roads!). Fortunately, there were a few stops and surprises along the way.
Only in Texas would you find a Texas-shaped waffle maker. We saw these at several motels.
The first surprise was west of Wichita Falls. When I saw this CJ-3A, I braked immediately. I *think* it is for sale. It’s got rust. It also has some allstate front hubs.
Not much longer after I saw this 3A, a truck pulling a trailer with an M-38 whizzed past me. I couldn’t pull out my camera in time to capture that one.
Blaine spotted this poor neglected jeep. It’s not for sale, it was used as part of a jeep-parts wanted. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/5026454065.html 
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
Seller mistakenly listed this as a M-38A1.
“I’m selling my M38A1 jeep with a clear title and collector plates.It is in great shape and runs great.I have all five original military tires w/tubes,the frame for the canvas top but no canvas,axe and shovel that strap to the sides of the vehicle,back seat,tow bar.All the lights work including night lights,all the gauges work,horn works,two new batteries last week,new muffler from Midwest Military.I am open to offers so if you’re interested give me a shout.Thanks.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800
“its a project, everything is there flat head 4 or 6 not sure. some rust on body mainly on the bottom corner of the doors. the dash isnt attach but is there, all glass. its seems to be all there. flat bed with someI side rails.”
<– Day 32 – Wed. May 13th: No Raining on Murphy’s Parade | TRIP OVERVIEW | Day 34 – Fri. May 15th: High Plains Drifter –>
The owner of this BBQ restaurant in Grapevine was a retired cop who had never worked in a restaurant before launching his BBQ restaurant. Last fall he had someone build a custom smoker that looks like a train. Here he is explaining how it works. Despite it being the hardest job he’s ever had, he loves running the restaurant.
Ann’s grandfather took a turn for the worse. After I watched her stress eat two bags (small bags) of M&Ms I knew it was time to send her back home for a few days. So, she arrived in Pasco Thursday evening.
After dropping Ann at the airport I left for Bowie, TX.
Prior to her departure, we attempted to accomplish one thing. We wanted to see the cowboy glockspiel in the town of Grapevine. The cowboy glockspiel is a clock tower. At certain times of the day, two automatronic cowboys appear on the tower and engage in a gunfight. I’m told one always dies, but never the same one. The death is chosen at random by a computer.
We arrived in Grapevine at 11:30am, all ready to watch the gunfight unfold. It turned out we arrived as the town was readying itself for their annual beer celebration. So, there was a great deal of hustle and some bustle all through town.
Yes, lots of hustle and bustle in town, but not evident at all in this photo of downtown.
Seth found this rare ad. The Gala rented for $6 a day. Looks to be actually a surrey.
Has plenty of footman loops on the hood. Looks solid.
http://lascruces.en.craigslist.org/cto/5025633815.html
“For sale is an extremely clean 1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A. This Willys Jeep came from Tucson, Arizona where the original owner purchased it new in 1948 and lived there until he decided to sell it to a gentleman in New Mexico over 10 years ago. After the Jeep came to New Mexico it had an older restoration done back in 2004. Soon after the Jeep was restored the owner drove it, and used it pretty regular so It’s not in show room quality anymore, but it’s still in amazing shape for its age. It has the original and very reliable 4-134 L Head Go-Devil engine that was completely rebuilt and runs excellent, also this Jeep is still running the original 6 Volt electrical system with a brand new battery that works flawlessly.
