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UPDATE: Price dropped to $900.
(05/14/2022) This has been updated with a V-8. The firewall has been cut. Value unclear.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/674134714063693
“1946 Willy’s CJ-2A Jeep. Body is not in the best shape it will need some work. The firewall was cut out from previous owner due to the engine and transmission. Engine is a Chevy 283 not sure on the year, Engine does run. It is a PROJECT.”
UPDATE III: I just found an ad from the January 4, 1947, issue of Time Magazine that includes a “Get a ‘Jeep'” campaign. It’s on eBay.
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(April 09, 2019) UPDATE II: There was at least one GET A ‘JEEP’ mailer that was distributed to current and potential jeep owners.
UPDATE: As Terry pointed out, the GET A ‘JEEP’ campaign was likely a play off of the popular phrase Get a horse, the popular cry that greeted almost every automobile which appeared on the roads during the early years of the automobile. A 1930 article from the Saturday Evening Post also highlights the use of this phrase.
Starting in January of 1946, Willy’s Overland introduced the GET A ‘JEEP’ phrase to their Collier’s and Saturday Evening Post full-page ad campaign.
Examples of the GET A ‘JEEP’ campaign in the full page ads of the Saturday Evening Post.
The company also introduced a subtler GET A ‘JEEP’ magazine marketing strategy in the form of small cartoons.
So far, I’ve only identified the publishing date of one cartoon, but I’m sure with time we can identify the others. As of a November 13, 1946, the cartoon ad campaign was still being used, but the December 14, 1946, full-page ad does not include that phrase.
2. This version of the ad was published in a 1946 magazine. The cartoon print is available on eBay.
3. This one was found on Pinterest:
4. I’d published this one a few years ago. It was being sold on eBay.
5. This was posted on eBay for sale and labeled a 1946 ad:
This keepsake brochure lacks any date, but I presume to be the second tour of jeeps around part of the country, probably in 1948. The brochure cover page shows a Mahl Loader attached to one jeep and a Blue Star hardtop on another jeep. I wonder if a similar brochure was made for the first Cavalcade.
I ran across one of these manuals, then a search led to other years of this brochure. Below is information from eBay on the 1961, 1963, 1965 and 1966 manuals:
1) 1961 This is a COPY of the Bendix Radio Service Manual for Willys Motors (but at least it shows the pages) (or there is this original version for much more):
The story is that this was only used from 1946 until 1957, then stored.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/828385781427750
“Willys Jeep CJ2A 1946 4×4 RUST FREE. This is the cleanest most RUST FREE Jeep I have ever seen. All original, has factory running board/ heater/ grill screen. Please look at ALL pictures to see exactly how rust free this is frame and body. Only rust spot found is under passenger floor brace – see photos. Story is truck was bought in 1946 used until 1957 then put away. Someone put a 12volt alternator on it and new tires years ago. I have brand new master cyl and 4 wheel cyl. Correct generator. New carb, new fuel pump and misc other items. Cranks over and has compression, should be easy to get running. Do not have title – I will provide bill of sale. Located in Zimmerman MN 55398”
Looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5587700854641916
“Off frame rebuild, springs, Trans, brakes, wiring,steering, gauges, seats, tires, and lots of other new parts”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3600.
(11/03/2022) I love the classic paint job. Pink. Flames. Looks like it was a fun rig (and could be again).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1363073704223287
“1948 CJ2A runs and drives has a ford 289 with the original 3-speed. Was an old dessert racing jeep back in the day. Then later restored in early 70s. Engine has had some work done to it. The heads are off a 302 that have had some work done. I have a video of it running that I can send to you. Has a aluminum intake off of a HO mustang. Has a electrical fuel pump. And power steering. Asking $4,000 OBO. Accepting trades”
This includes a rear PTO gearbox.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/832637187750973
“Cj2A L Head Motor Vinyl Top New fuel. Tank Lines.and pump. Carb rebuilt. Starts and runs needs Brake master Cylinder. Power take off on rear have tank & parts for snow plow”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3800.
*(07/27/2022) The driver’s door has an extra large window, which is curious.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3011177162513656
“1946 Willy’s CJ2A it runs, drives and stops. Running 134 cid 4cyl bored .040 over.. 3 speed T90 transmission and Spicer 18 transfer case. Remanufactured brake master and wheel cylinders and new lines. New fuel tank. Remanufactured starter. 12 volt conversion with alternator. Valves lapped and adjusted. Has half cab aluminum hardtop and doors. Needs: Battery, tires (comes with 15″ yard tires and rims), seat frames and body work. Have clear Michigan title in hand.”
It does not appear to have the doors.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/571499974748215
“I have a 1960-1970 cj5 jeep hard top for sale shoot me an offer”
UPDATE: Back on eBay
(06/10/2022) Bill shared this nice looking M-38 for auction. The starting bid is $12,000, but this appears to have a reserve price as well.
View all the information on eBay
“This 1952 Willys M38 Jeep was built for the Korean War (1950-53). It is correct as new – 24 volt system,
4-cylinder L134 engine, 3-speed transmission, 2-speed transfer case. Color is 24087, olive drab. The new canvas top and seat covers are by Beachwood Canvas. The five tires are 700x16s. It has a military waterproof ignition system. All components are new or rebuilt. As photos show, this jeep has a M1 rifle gun scabbard with a dummy M1 Grand rifle. Located in SW Idaho, 85 miles from Boise”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500.
(09/17/2022) Some Formula Desert Dog “X” Tires.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/614952540046306
“1946 Willy’s cj2a has a 289 ford engine runs and drives 4×4 works $5500”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/01/2022) Here’s a chance to take your significant other on a romantic trip to the coast and do some jeep shopping! This looks like a pretty bone stock CJ-5, though a sticker on the dash suggests it has a Spicer Power Lok differential (in the back?). It also comes with a winch and a Koenig hardtop. It does have a little floor rust.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/796610954673304
“All original 67 CJ 5 with hard top. Original Dauntless v6 mileage with around 90k on it, runs smooth. Speedometer stopped working at 88k but it’s unlikely it’s been driven another 2k. Runs and drives really good for a 55 year old vehicle. Other parts to go with it $7000 firm”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/29/022) Still limited info.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5355386224523114
“1946 Jeep Willez body. V8 80% finished kit. Remaining parts included. Great project.”
The 327 is supposed to be rebuilt.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/697893137975192/
“1968 Jeep AMC motor 327 ci rebuilt in crate and 1968 Jeep auto. Trans.and transfer case. For more info PM me and I will give you the contact number. If the post is up it’s available., will not answer to is this available.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/11/2022) This rare 4×4 runs and drives, but appears to have some rust.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5334337066679648
“1960 Austin gypsy all original survivor 32k miles runs drives shifts through all the gears 4×4 works stops has most of the glass to go back into it has ultra rare full body hard top”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/14/2022) Originally a GPW, it’s unclear how much “GPW” is left. This does have an unusual dash, among other updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/775885600413462
“It started life as a gpw. Has some cj2a parts on it. Has open knuckle 30 in the front. Arb locker. Buick 225. Sm420. New 33 inch dick cepeks.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/22/2022) Tom spotted this MB for sale. It has some updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1243710326395770
“1942 willys jeep 52 willys f head 4 cylinder motor 3 speed transmission. Remanufactured body. 31″ bfg and American racing wheels.”
UPDATE IV: I won this original Jeep Herders Movie Poster on eBay the other day. It’s a 40″x27″ lobby poster. It came with a lobby card with a still shot from the movie. I plan to make a scan of it so I can get a digital copy printed for display:
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UPDATE III: Brian left this comment: “Thanks to the work of Eric Steadman at the Serial Squadron, Planet Picture’s “Jeep-Herders” (1946) has been restored and can now be seen in its entirety for free on youtube. See link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owUmWZIHJRU
You can also help support the preservation of serials by purchasing a DVD copy of the restored Jeep-Herders at the Serial Squadron website: http://www.serialsquadron.com“
A quick look through the movie on youtube and one of the jeeps looks to be a Ford GP MT Tug (6×6). There’s also a Ford GP and what looks to be (based on the sides) the original Ford Pygmy.
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Last update April 12, 2018 — UPDATE II: See some still shots from the filming that show a couple Ford GPs.
UPDATE: This post once contained information on the El Dorado Jeepherders jeep club and their association with the placer miner and his pan ornament. I have moved the that information to this link.
JEEP-HERDERS MOVIE:
In 1945, Planet Pictures, a new venture founded by two stuntmen, produced it’s first movie: Jeep-Herders, a full-length movie shot in color on 16mm film. Planet PIctures’ goal was to produce movies that could bypass theaters for play in schools and churches, as 16mm projectors were very common at the time and much cheaper than the 35mm projectors. In addition, there was growing interest in 16mm for large audiences, as an industrial film on 16mm was shown to a crowd of 6000 in 1945. (click on this link and scroll down a page).
The plot of the movie was pretty pedestrian, “A wildcat oil outfit is seeking to take over the ranch belonging to Pop Martin and his son Bob and daughter Helen. Bob sends his ex-army pals a “stay-way” message, which brings them on the double. The WW II vets use their jeeps, first for a cattle roundup, and then to round up the gang of crooks, including the crooked family-lawyer Thatcher, brains of the gang.”
As usual, it’s been a busy few weeks around here. By late October, the awesome warm fall weather began giving way to colder than normal temps, so we became incentivized to finish outdoor stuff up before the really cold weather hit.
I added landscaping rock around the bunkhouse, the north side of the shop, and around the newly moved propane tank (still need to add the fence boards around the tank). The best part of this landscaping rock is that it was free, as our neighbor had a bunch of left over rock he wasn’t going to use. That saved us about $1000.
The dirt areas on either side of the walkway will become grass, but we ran out of time to complete the prep on that (may have to wait until Spring).
All the water systems have been blown and heaters installed in a couple areas related to the water systems. We didn’t quite get to burying the pipes underground for the cow’s water trough, so I buried a hose, which should work for the winter. (we did get the booster water pump fixed; didn’t cost much, so that was good)
To save on some feed costs, we lined up some of our panels so the cows can access the entrance for the neighbor’s property to eat down his pasture grass. This also saves me from having to drop hay during this cold snap.
Now, suddenly we are about a week away from Thanksgiving. Time sure does fly!
As a reminder, this is how things looked before the walkways and landscaping:
Here are some current pictures:
Andy shared this wood jeep and trailer he spotted on eBay. I liked the folk-art aspect and the size of it, so bought it. I’m sure it is a one-off creation of someones. Unfortunately, there are no markings.
The newest edition of the Dispatcher Magazine arrived in my mailbox yesterday. One article in particular caught my eye: Dan’s gauge restoration. I could have used this a few years ago! Thanks for that writeup Dan!
Also, note the classified ad at the end of the magazine: the San Juan Scenic Jeep Tour business is for sale (and has been for at least a little while).
Nothing fancy here, but looks solid with a PTO winch. It also has the V-6 badge.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/871852423984784
“1971 Jeep CJ5 V6, MT Miscellaneous extra parts and manuals $6500 o.b.o.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500. I am not sure how this can still be around for that price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3314067668836483
(Note: This was originally listed in Manchester, NH, for $7500 in 2021 (that ad is still live): http://www.ewillys.com/2021/02/05/1946-cj-2a-manchester-nh-7500/)
“1946 Jeep Willie runs and drives four-wheel-drive works as well will trade for endural motorcycle or side-by-side call”
Both appear in rough condition. The listed price is $7000, but seller says make offer.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/684466316401703
“Old Jeeps Army 1 other regular call me call or leave a message or text me if you want to see. Make me an offer.”
