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1944 Photo of the 200,000th MB on eBay

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And who has this MB?

“1944- Ward Canaday, President of Willys-Overland, drives the 200,000 Jeep built in Toledo off the line on April 4, 1944. Mr. Canaday helped the company get a contract to make Jeeps during WWII, producing 363,000 of the total of 648,000 wartime Jeeps.”

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1957 Photo of Ben Carlin’s Half Safe in Ditch on eBay

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I don’t remember this photo in any of the Half Safe books.

“1957 Press Photo Tiburon Calif, Australian Ben Carlin drove amphibious jeep
This is an original press photo. Tiburon Calif, Australian Ben Carlin drove amphibious jeep around the worldPhoto measures 9.25 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 12-03-1957.”

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1950 Photo of Truck Carrying Milk Containers on eBay

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I haven’t run across many truck-related press photos.

“1950 Press Photo Willys Overland 1/2 Ton Jeep Truck with Hurricane Engine
This is an original press photo. Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated 3-23-1950.”

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Empire Tractor Beaverton, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Sold Was $3500.

This is a rare Empire Tractor built with civilian Willys parts.

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“Empire tractors were only made for a few years after WWII. To start with they used surplus military Willys jeep drivetrains, later using civilian jeep drivetrains. The engine is jeep, the transmission and rearend are jeep, steering column and wheel is jeep, even the radiator is jeep. The operator platform is surplus Navy ship decking.

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1962 Wagon Groton, MA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000.

Looks good.

“For sale is a 95 % restored 1962 Willy’s Jeep Delivery. Have over $40,000 in paper work of all work done. Has a rebuilt 1968 Chevy 327 vet motor, 375 h.p. Steel crank, forged pistons, motor has been blue printed and balanced. Only 1000 miles on motor. A lot of powder coating has been done to motor. Muncie close 4 speed, connected early buick 10 bolt posi differential. Hurst shifter ,complete chrome straight axle. Flow master exhaust system. All new brakes, gas lines +gas tank. Has the orig bumpers that were sent out and re chromed.

Has the orig bench seat that was restored. New Jade Green paint with Blk Rhino lining on roof and has been sprayed on interior floors front to back. Not much to make it 100 % done. I have been using it like this for 3 years. Could use alittle interior finshing, or can leave as is. Wont be disappoint , the thing is a fast, beast. Turn’s heads every where it goes. Only 300 made of thease in 62.If you don’t have the cash don’t waste my time. Over $40k invested. Not driven by a kid, 68 years old, getting out of the kid stage, and this is my last hot rod to be sold. Asking $20,000 Cash only”

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1949 CJ-3A Berlin, CT $6400

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It has a replacement body with an MB lid.

“1949 Willys CJ3A. fresh engine, newer trans, 4″ lift with 32 swampers. Everything is new including the tub. Not a show jeep but could be with some Frame detailing. Nice driver. Im finishing up my next toy so its time for this to move on.”

http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/4974660877.html

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1948? CJ-3A Littleton, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $3200. **SOLD**

It’s listed as a 1948 CJ-3A.

“1948 Willys CJ3A Buick 225 V6 runs but need TLC”

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1943 GPW Lakeside, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,000

Appears solid.

“Military jeep in good shape no rust summer top all original.”

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1952 CJ-3A Phoenix, AZ $12,000

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This jeep is listed as a Military Willys Jeep in the title, but it’s a CJ-3A.

“Have a 1952 Willys Jeep (Painted in Camflodge) and in excellent condition. I’ve had the Jeep for 7 years and only driven during major parades and or ceremonies. I am selling it to raise funds in order to visit my brother who is ill and lives in Puerto Rico. I’m on a fixed income and this is the only way for me to make this trip.”

http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/4973760291.html

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1946 CJ-2A Napa County, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000

Still needs a little work.

“I have a 1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep. The Jeep was restored within the last 2 years but wasn’t fully completed. Every part has either been rebuilt or replaced the original 4-Cylinder engine, transmission and transfer case have been fully rebuilt. It will need minor carb work as it has a hard time starting and idling. ”

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1954 CJ-6 Berthoud, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4950.

(03/13/2015) Looks in good shape.

“1964 Jeep Willy’s
Small Block Chevy Conversion (Novak Adaptor)
T15 3-Speed
Dana 20 Xfer Case
Wide Trac Axles
New Drive Shafts, New Shocks, New Brake, New Springs, New Radiator, New Battery, New Alternator, New Intake, New Headers, New Starter, New Clutch, Pressure Plate, Flywheel. New Distributor, New Gauges, New Fuel Pump
32″ BFG AT Tires
4″ Lift
Runs Great
Horseless Carriage Tag
Paint & body is a little rough…
Clear CO Title”

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1951 CJ-3A Clatskanie, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.

(02/16/2015) Has a spring over. Body appears solid.

“1951 Willy’s Jeep
Buick 3.8 odd fire
needs rebuilt
Spring over lift
33in Tires
Soft top and sun top
Title in hand”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/4974783225.html

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1950 CJ-3A Lubbock, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400.

Runs.

“Jeep on working order clear title runs looks ruff”

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Year? MB-ish Northern WI $2500

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All kinds of mods on this jeep. It was listed as a 1941.

“I HAVE A 1941 WILLYS THAT HAS BEEN MY GARAGE FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS. IT RAN WHEN I PARKED IT THERE. IT HAD A MISS TO IT AND MAY HAVE A STICKY VALVE. IT HAS A BIKINI TOP TO IT. THIS IS AN AS IS SALE.”

http://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/4971749698.html

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1948 CJ-2A Neok, OK $1000

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No pics provided.

“1948 cj2a for parts or project have frame with front and rear ends trans and transfer case and all body panels. I’m a full time student and don’t have the time. ”

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/4974855668.html

 
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Koenig? Hardtop Windsor, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $850.

Are the two rear oval windows custom?

“For Sale: Hardtop and doors for a Willys Jeep. It is in good condition and was taken off due to the project we wanted to complete. There are some missing pieces, but should only be a few fasteners. Asking $850 OBO. Please only either text me or email me. Those are the best ways for me to respond.”

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CJ-6 Soft Top Leavenworth, KS $275

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No pics of the actual top.

“Brand new it has one small hole. These are $999.00 new”

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/4973765687.html

 
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2 1946 CJ-2As Goochland, VA $500

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Could be some value here.

“2 late ’46 willys cj2a jeep parts mobiles. lots of parts, two hard tops extra wheels etc. email with contact info will rely promptly”

http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/4973782543.html

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1953 CJ-3B Peoria, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800

(02/05/2015) Looks like there’s some value here.

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“Clean and clear Arizona Title. I have both the VIN plate and shift diagram plate that go on the dashboard. Location and Contact info at bottom of post.

I am not parting this out. This sale is for the entire vehicle and it’s spare parts. Most of the parts are present. The only known missing parts for a complete vehicle are: driver and passenger seats/frames, windshield glass, and all rubber hoses, seals, seams etc. I have not done any work on this so I cannot say if the engine/transmission/axles are any good. I bought it in Phoenix. I heard it came from northern AZ.

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Messin’ w/ Texas in April & May 2015: Summary

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Getting this Texas trip going proved to be a challenge. Multiple issues kept us from leaving for weeks, then additional issues along the way added unforeseen obstacles, from an ill grandfather prior to departure, to me getting ill early on in the trip, to an emergency trip flight for Ann back to see her grandfather late in the trip.

Just the same, we managed to meet some wonderful folks, dine one some great food, and enjoy the hospitality of Texas. We look for ward to going returning (ed note: which we did briefly in late 2016).

Our trip tipped the odometer at just over 10,000 miles and 54 days. We explored the west, south, east, central, north and panhandle areas of Texas; yet there was still more we couldn’t see. We saw the Rio Grande, ate Texas BBQ, dipped our toes into the Caribbean on South Padre Island, rode a glass bottom boat, explored the Alamo, saw our first Buc’ees, visited a wide variety of museums, and much more. We even took a side trip to Omaha, Nebraska!

We arrived home just in time to celebrate my 50th birthday. Hopefully, the next half century will be as interesting as the first half.

Here’s an overall map of our trip:

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eWillys Texas trip from late April – early June 2015.

Here are the posts related to the trip:

  1. Overview: Texas Trip 2015 summary
  2. Day 1 – Sun. Apr. 12th: On the Road Again, Finally
  3. Day 2 – Mon. Apr. 13th: Rocks, Tracks & Dusty Roads
  4. Day 3 – Tues. Apr. 14th: Winds and more Winds
  5. Day 4 – Wed. Apr. 15th: Salmon and Subway
  6. Day 5 – Thu. Apr. 16th: Meth and Science
  7. Day 6 – Fri. Apr. 17th: Art Fair in Alamogordo, NM
  8. Day 7 – Sat. Apr. 18th: No Scum Allowed
  9. Day 8 – Sun. Apr. 19th: Resting and Recovery
  10. Day 9 – Mon. Apr. 20th: Recovering from the Plague
  11. Day 10 – Tue. Apr. 21st:  Another One Bites the Dust
  12. Day 11 & 12 – Wed. & Thurs Apr. 22nd & 23rd:  Road to Recovery
  13. Day 13 – Fri. Apr. 24th: We Made it to Texas
  14. Day 14 – Sat. Apr. 25th: Saddleblankets to Prada
  15. Day 15 – Sun. Apr. 26th: Parks and Wind
  16. Day 16 – Mon. Apr. 27th: Frontier Texas
  17. Day 17 – Tue. Apr. 28th: Dr. Peppers & Texas Rangers
  18. Day 18 – Wed. Apr. 29th: Power Wagons & Pecans
  19. Day 19 – Thu. Apr. 30th: Texas Justice, Pacific War, & a Comfy Bed
  20. Day 20 – Fri. May 1st: Luckenbach, Texas
  21. Day 21 – Sat. May 2nd: Ingram Rocks, but Kerrville Robots
  22. Day 22 – Sun. May 3rd: Buc’s, Boats, Bats & a Batmobile
  23. Day 23 – Mon. May 4th: Keeping Austin Weird
  24. Day 24 – Tue. May 5th: San Antonio’s Riverwalk
  25. Day 25 – Wed. May 6th: Beyond San Antonio’s Riverwalk
  26. Day 26 – Thu. May 7th: Rainbow Flight & Texas Border Towns
  27. Day 27 – Fri. May 8th: The King Ranch
  28. Day 28 – Sat. May 9th: A Big Boat (Ship)
  29. Day 29 – Sun. May 10th: Breaking up the Beatles?? Not again!!
  30. Day 30 – Mon. May 11th: Three-nap Kind of Day
  31. Day 31 – Tue. May 12th: A Hard Rain’s Gonna Fall
  32. Day 32 – Wed. May 13th: No Raining on Murphy’s Parade
  33. Day 33 – Thu. May 14th: Leaving On a Jet Plane
  34. Day 34 – Fri. May 15th: High Plains Drifter
  35. Day 35 – Sat. May 16th: The End of Texas
  36. Day 36 – Sun. May 17th: Tracking the Ore
  37. Day 37-40 – May 18th-21st: Research
  38. Day 41-43 – May 22nd-24th: Omaha-Bound
  39. Day 44 – Mon. May 25th: Pioneer Village
  40. Day 45 – Tue. May 26th: South Park
  41. Day 46 – Wed. May 27th: Georgetown Loop Train
  42. Day 47 – Thu. May 28th: Back to the Springs
  43. Day 48 – Fri. May 29th: Pikes Peak International Raceway
  44. Day 49-50 – May 30th-31st: Last Dollar & Madonna
  45. Day 51 – Mon. Jun. 1st: Black Canyon of the Gunnison
  46. Day 52 – Tue. Jun. 2nd: Navigating the Book Cliffs
  47. Day 53-54 – June 3rd-4th: The Journey Home
 
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Color WWII Photos

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Brian forwarded links to some color WWII photos. These two photos included jeeps.

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British and South African soldiers hold up Nazi trophy flag while combat engineers on bulldozers clear a path through the debris of the bombed out city of Cassino in 1943.

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American servicemen drive in jeeps through an unidentified and nearly completely destroyed town, Italy, May 1944.

 
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JeepRod in North Carolina for $8500

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Buz spotted this lowered jeep at the Charlotte Auto Fair. The seller want’s $8500. After looking at the front end, I’m not sure I”d want to drive this too fast.

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1946 CJ-2A Edina, MN $11,900

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Looks good.

“Older 3yr. restoration. This includes new steel body, powder coated frame, every component new or rebuilt. This includes engine, transmission, transfer case, entire braking system, starter, voltage regulator, shocks, gages, tires, axel seals, seats, tow bar, you name it and it has be rebuilt or replaced. Over 3yrs. of labor + over $15K in receipts. You won’t be disappointed!”

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/4972534498.html

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1959 FC-170 + Parts FC Western Slope, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

Looks like a good price for the pair.

“1959 Willy’s Cab Over 4×4 Pickup

One is complete (flat head six) one is missing motor and tranny. Selling as is. 1500 for the pair but will consider separating the two. If you would like to see more pictures ask. Any questions or concerns let me know.”

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1942 GPW – Custom Truck Brush Praire, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,000

(03/17/2015) David spotted this unique, cool GPW Ford truck jeep. It even has a tilt bed.

“42 Ford tilt bed truck – 302 Mustang power – C4 automatic – 9″ rear end. Disc brakes on front, mag wheels, 2 fuel tanks, cloth interior. Currently on a Historical Vehicle license. Great driver. Formerly a magazine car, with copies to go with it.”

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