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Roberto Flores spotted a CJ-2A in the movie Flight from Ashiya. It´s a 1964 movie about the US Air Force Rescue Service with Yul Brynner, Richard Widmark, George Chakiris, Suzie Parker, Shirley Knight and Danièle Gaubert.
All 142 minutes is on Youtube. I haven’t had a chance to watch it yet. Roberto reports you can see the CJ-2A at 40:44 and again at 42:04.
This photo depicts a Seep acting as an ambulance in Tunisia. The photo was published on March, 29, 1943, in the Spokane Daily Chronicle.
No long a column shift, this has other VEC elements.
“I have to make room for other things so my willys jeep cj2a (civilian) has to go. Its been in many parades and car shows. Its really at home in the mountains or desert. Its a real head turner and it will put a smile on your face. Its amazing how many people tell me they had one of these when they were a kid, if that were true the road would be full of them. This is the first year for the civilian model and yes that is the original color. Many new parts but mostly original refurbished .”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000
Runs and drives.
“Was told started as a 1949 willys overland. Has a chevy 305 and automatic trans runs good. Not too much more to say take a look at the pics. 9000 obo”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $3000.
Has some hunting seats on the back.
“1943 willys MB jeep. Rebuilt straight 4 willys motor only has 4-500 miles on it. Only use it once a year for deer season. All wheel bearings and brake cylinders are new. Moving out of state need to sell. Currently on non-op. $3000”
Lots of updates.
“1946 Willys CJ 2A. Recent body off rebuild. 225 V-6, T-14 3-speed tranny with synchro first gear, Dana 18 transfer case all freshly rebuilt. Swing pedal conversion with brake and clutch master cylinders on the firewall. Power steering with Saginaw conversion and open knuckle Dana 30 front axle for short turning radius. 5.38 gears front and back. 11 inch brakes and stops on a dime. 2 inch suspension and 2 inch body lift. 12,000 pound winch, rear gear rack. New vinyl Besttop. Full roll cage, high back bucket seats, center console, stereo, CB, heater. This is a very solid, nice, old-school flat fender.
Spare parts also go with it including a complete Warn overdrive (just needs a new final drive gear), a Dana 44 rear axle, new in the box 5.38 Richmond ring and pinon gear set, and 4 new 16 inch black 5-spoke rims to fit your new 33’s.”
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/4952591575.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7900
(05/28/2015) Looks good.
“Very Clean 1965 CJ5 “Tuxedo Park” Kaiser/Willies Jeep For Sale.
4 wheel drive, locking hubs, 3 speed(three on the tree). 4 cylinder engine, new shocks, battery, good tires, bimini top, doors w/ windows, 3 boxes of spare parts, a rear seat(don’t think it is original).
The seats aren’t original, but close.
The Tuxedo Park came with hub caps, I think these hub caps came from a later model Wagoneer.
In 1965 there were aprox. 7,400 of the Tuxedo Park model made.
IF YOU DO NOT LEAVE A PHONE NUMBER , I WILL NOT RESPOND.
If you are seriously interested I can take more pictures and e-mail them to you.
NO Trades. Pink Slip in hand. Presently non-opped”
The front crossmember has been replaced.
“1950 willys jeep great shape 4 cylinder 4WD 3 speed. Runs good, had a recent paint job done not aware of any rust. Have a soft top excellant shape. Is very clean Does have a clear title”
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/4953800448.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
(01/30/2015) Unclear if it runs.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(03/23/2015) It hasn’t run in a year.
“1951 Willys M38 Jeep. Good restoration project. Included are new brake parts, steering wheel, and seat. Last ran 2014.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1350.
“I have a really cool willys for sale fresh from the farm would be great project or yard art or rat rod who knows I would like to get 1350.00 o.b.o. but will consider trades let me know .it does not run and has no brakes has to be hauled”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
It’s supposed to run.
“This is a very late 1948 or 1949 CJ2A and CJ3A Willys Jeep Engine.
It RUNS….no knocks….no misses….has oil pressure… beyond that no info….
I test ran this in the frame before pulling it to replace with a correct motor in the jeep I am restoring.
Comes with all accessories shown in photos as well as a 12V starter and generator.
No shipping, pick up in person, cash, no paypal or other transfer, etc.”
The folks producing the 4 wheel hero movie are having a raffle for a cj2a and offering the Bantam BRC as a reward for a significant donation. Learn more here:
The November 1953 issue of Cars Magazine contained this two page article. Note the jeep on the lower right of page 2. See the rear extension box. It’s got a matching cover that connects with soft top.
This issue of Cars Magazine had a few more jeep references. Below are short descriptions of an electric seep, a photo of right hand CJ-3Bs used by the Post Office, and a look at the rolligon.
This short article shows one way to float a Mighty Mite.
This 1964 article shares the unusual way a jeep caused a power outage. The story was reported in newspapers across the country.
This is a rare first edition The Military Jeep Model MB GPW by Lawrence Nabholtz. According to what I’ve read copies of this book go for high prices.
“The Military Jeep Model MB GPW 1st edition by Lawrence Nabholtz, NOS condition. If you are into WWII Jeeps or just Military Vehicles this is the book to have. It’s highly sought after in the Military Vehicle collecting world. It covers many aspects of the Jeep that you will not find any where else.
It’s been long out of print, and the author has passed on. This is the Original, 1st edition, which was limited to 1000 Numbered copies, this one being #0943. It’s 8.5×11 and 63 pages.
I bought several of these for family and friends when first published. I recently found this extra one in a sealed plastic storage tote, where it’s been since new.”
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Here’s an unusual item.
“Somewhat odd collectable- 4.5″ Clear Green Glass Plate with a Jeep CJ5 on it. Since the Jeep was manufactured in Toledo, Ohio it may be a tie in to that city’s dominance in Glass production? In very good condition, one rough spot on rim.”
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UPDATE: This new photo on eBay seems to be a companion press photo to the one at the bottom. Both have the same release dates.
“1957 Press Photo Forward Control Jeep FC 170 Willys Motors Inc
This is an original press photo. The new four-wheel drive vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of 7,000 pounds, greatest capacity yet engineered into a “Jeep” vehicle.Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches.”
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Here’s a page from the May 7, 1943, issue of Popular Mechanics for Evinrude Outboard Motors.
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Wow. While it looks like a Surrey, it’s definitely a 3A.
“make offer, willing to trade for newer truck.”
http://anchorage.craigslist.org/atq/4951959983.html
This is an interesting build.
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“1948 WILLYS JEEPSTER KUSTOM RAT ROD CHOPPED SMOOTHED ECT
BODY: HAS BEEN CHOPPED 4.5 INCHES, SMOOTHED HANDLES, DECHROMED, SMOOTHED REAR , GRAFTED REAR FENDERS FROM 36 CHEVY, LOUVERED HOOD.DOOR TOPS CAPPED AND SMOOTHED.NEW.39 FORD REAR TAILLIGHTS IN REAR BUMPER, BUMPER RELOCATED.H4 HEADLIGHTS NEW, NEW MARKER LIGHTS.PAINTED SATIN RED PEARL.BODY IS REALLY NICE SOME MINOR IMPERFECTIONS BUT ITS KILLER AND A KOOL DRIVER, WAS A PRETTY SOLID CAR.. INNER ROCKERS ECT ARE NOT ROTTED OUT , WAS A NICE BODY TO START WITH.. TAKE ANYWHERE OR SHOW IT AS IT TURNS HEADS.. WINDSHIELD IS CUT I WILL PUT IN FOR BUYER. SIREN FOR A HORN..KUSTOM PIN STRIPING ON HOOD AND REAR. FLOORS ARE SOLID BUT HAVE BEEN REPAIRED , AND RHYNO LINED(NO CARPET)..
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
Looks good. Check out the seller’s website here.
“Complete Resto-Mod – 5 Years Old
1953 Willys CJ3A Jeep
~ Complete New Body
~ Ford 289
~ Ford T-18 Trans
~ Jeep Spicer 18 Transfercase
~ Dana 35 Front Diff
~ Dana 44 Rear
~ Hydro-Boost Brakes
~ Front Discs – 11″ Rear Drums
~ Power Steering
~ Much, much more”
Thanks to Nicholas for spotting this one.
“1943 GPW WW2 jeep. Has GPW engine with T90 transmission. Runs nice, but been having an issue the starter barely cranks it over??? 75% finished restoring. All 5 combats with brand new tires, tubes, and flaps. Has 50 cal replica machine gun. You buy and finish, $11,000.00 CASH FIRM. FIRM does not mean $8500 or $10,500. Takes $11000 cash to buy her. Clear Illinois title in my name”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/4941672604.html
Has a VEC body.
“this is a 4-cylinder original mtr , runs really good has 6 volt system. has white spoke wheels and decent rubber. minimum rust for the year. Very easy restore if wanted.”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/4948884062.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000
Looks solid.
“MINT CONDITION, 1959 WILLYS JEEP. 2 door station wagon. Original tires, mileage 13,515. Everything original but was painted. Hurricane 6 cyl. 2nd owner stored all the time, never saw winter. NEED TO SELL!”
