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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000
(09/12/20214) Lots of updates.
“Fuel injected Ford 302
Hi-Pinion Dana 44 Rear Diff w/ disc brakes
Dana 44 Front diff w/ disc brakes
ARB Lockers Front & Rear
ARB Compressor
37″ Goodyear MTR’s (80%) w/spare (100%)
Spring-over conversion w/ LC springs
Mastercraft seats w/5 point restraint
Fuel Safe 20 gallon fuel cell
Dana 20 T-case
Ford T-18 transmission
Warn 8000lb winch
CB, CD player, 2 lockboxes, spare parts”
UPDATE: Seth shared the “Toledo Jeeps Fire Wagon Gang” graphic.
I play basketball whenever I can, which isn’t as often as I like these days, because my knees have been outvoting my desire. While I’ve never studied the history of different national basketball leagues , I thought I would have run across the fact that the National Basketball League (NBL) had a team in Toledo named the Toledo Jeeps for a couple years (1946-1948). I was surprised to find there’s even a page of stats for the 1947-1948 year.
Here’s a pair of photos from a program that’s currently on eBay.
Anyone seen another of these signs? Bart is a sign collector from the Netherlands who just acquired this one. Given the DIENST SERVICE phrase, I’m assuming this was only available in Europe, or maybe just the Netherlands?
Steve spotted this one. The photo sold for $129.50 yesterday. It was listed as a photo of the first Ford GPW, but this is actually (I assume) the first Ford GP produced.
“A Vintage 1941 Original Photo announcing the introduction of the U.S. Army’s newest midget car called a “Jeep” ! This small four-wheel drive utility vehicles would become an icon of World War II Jeep. Here is the very 1st one to roll of the production line. Original press stamp and caption with a 2-28-41 date on the verso of this early photo of the famed vehicle”
Steve forwarded this request for help in locating a Jeepster.
My name is Tami. My dad was Howard F. Post, “Bud” as his friends and all called him. I am very interested in tracking down his ’48 or ’49 Willys-Overland Jeepster. It had a Caddy engine and a Buick automatic transmission(??) as far as we could remember. Attached are the pix of his Jeepster showing the License plate (Calif.: DYH 159) and the modified dash. The “pull lever” was the shifter. My sis always said that no one could steal it because it was too hard to figure out. :))
We were teenagers and in our early 20’s when he sold it. At that time we didn’t wonder or ask why or who. My mom passed away and they sold the house about ‘69-‘72 and that was approx. when he sold the Jeepster and his Willys Jeep. He and 3 buddies painted all of his Jeeps to match. All I remember, everyone in town knew the car well, and it was his baby. My dad raced motorcycles, midgets, and more. My Mom asked him to quit when my sis and I were born.
I joined the Willys Overland Jeepster Club about 3-4 years ago. They published an article about my dad’s Jeepster but no answers. My dad helped start up the Jeep Jamboree in the Rubicon Canyon and I had some pix of the early days–as I recall he went up several weeks ahead of time, and I thought he told us they poured a concrete pad for dancing and to set up camp. I got a bunch of pix together and didn’t go much further with it. I had pix and not a lot of info. The W-O Jeepster club has lots of Jeepster and a lot of them for sale.
My dad was a fabulous guy (of course:), but I know he was a great mechanic. His dad was a tool and die maker, and my dad was his understudy and a great mathematician. He worked for Ford when he was 17 ‘till WW2 and was in the Navy with 3 Ford dealers, and worked for each of them from Washington State. to So. Cal. and then settled in Vallejo for good.
OK, thank you for your consideration and for any info you can help me to find my dad’s Jeepster.
Sincerely, Tami
Here’s another army jeep lighter for sale out of Great Britain. This one includes a stand.
“table lighter built into a chrome U.S. army jeep or ‘ willys jeep ‘ – the jeep is fixed to a cut brass plate and stands next to an inert ordnance round sign which has been stamped with the name of the town BASTOGNE, which played a large part in the battle of the bulge, 1944.
The jeep is all cast metal – quite detailed – the lighter is built into the seating area and simply pulls out – the brass plate it stands upon looks like it was a section of a large grandfather clock watch face – the section measures 8 inches across – fixed to the rear of the jeep the round with the brass Bastogne sign.”
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This one sold for $46.60 on 09/27/2014. It didn’t include the stand.
“Up for auction is a vintage art deco Jeep cigarette lighter in a Pewter color in excellent condition. The lighter is being sold in working order, but , it was part of a collection, it may have not been used in a while. I have checked everything before listing. It will be shipped empty, per USPS requirements. Please be aware that it should only simply require a topping of fuel to get it going. Strike lever has strong action and flame adjuster turns easily, There is flint in the chamber.Jeep measures 4″ long and is 2″ wide and weighs 1lb. Low starting bid at $9.99 & no reserve, You will like this lighter.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,000.
Looks like a good combo.
“Listing this for the widow of a friend who passed away. A restored 1943 Ford GPW with a restored WWII 1/4-ton trailer. The GPW has a browning (demilled) .30 air cooled MG with ammo boxes and accessories. It also has a canvas top. It has combat wheels all around with “Ford” script tires. This is an older restoration that has had loving care since restored. Well worth the asking price”
UPDATE: **Sold** Was $8000.
“1942 “Willy’s” Jeep. Yes, this is like the one Dad had but better! This Jeep is about 90 percent restored. Runs great, just don’t have an interest in it any longer.Has original canvas top,split window,with the flat head four “Willy’s motor. Runs great,original 6 volt system with a 12volt starter. Serious inquiries only!”
A ridge of some type has been added to the bottom side of the body.
“1953 CJ3 B Willys Jeep. New top, new tires. No rust. Runs and drives. Very good condition”
http://glensfalls.craigslist.org/cto/4683537237.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
“I have a 1948 Willys CJ2A barn find for sale
Original F4 engine, all original except for the roll bar, wheels and tires. Staight body very little rust. Comes the hard to find metal hard top that was made by USA Iron Works, and metal doors, has all of the hardware and original glass for hard top and doors. New brakes and master cylinder. All electrical works, street legal, good tags and clean title, 47mph, climbs like crazy! Starts right up and runs really nice. This is a great little jeep, its a classic and would not take much to restore or just leave it like it is….. call or text and I will get back to you as soon as I can.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
(09/11/2014) This pair looks like a good price.
“1954 Willy’s M38-A1 Military Jeep with a 1952 M102 Trailer. Jeep is titled and plated. Trailer has no title bill of sale only. Over $10,000 invested with most of the receipts. Has been in parades. Runs drives, stops and turns. Low, high, 2 wheel and 4 wheel are work as designed.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6800
(09/03/2014) This looks like a nicely updated flattie.
“I am selling my 1946 Jeep Willy CJ2A. It is no longer stock and has a number of upgrades including:
Body is aftermarket replacement parts (steel)
MB/GPW windshield frame
1967 Chevy 327 (275HP from factory)
1968 Muncie M21 four-speed transmission with Hurst Shifter
Dana/Spicer 18 Transfer-case
Dana/Spicer 25 Front Axle
Dana/Spicer 44 Offset Rear Axle
11″ Drum Brakes
Saginaw Steering Upgrade
Upgraded 11″ drum brakes
New Rear Seat and Driveshaft
New 31×9.5×15 AT Tires on 15×8 American Racing Outlaw II Wheels
The 4wd works well and easily goes in and out of 4 wheel and 2 wheel, and high and low. The transmission shifts well and has never popped out of gear on me. The engine is solid and one of the cleanest I’ve seen on the inside after having the intake and oil pan off. I did a casting number search on it to find out the build specs and year and it came from the factory with 275hp. With the addition of the carb, intake, HEI ignition, and headers it is pretty easily past 300hp now. “
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9,000.
(11/14/2015) Looks solid.
“1952 M38 Jeep original frame, body, engine, and running gear. Has 24 volt electrical system powered by modern alternator and starter assembly. Brand new carter carberator was still in box packed with cosmoline. needs new rear seat cushion. Has trail run top with bows. Comes with extras and has been frame off rebuilt including engine.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Here’s a plow jeep with a funky top.
“CALL FOR DETAILS!! NEVER BEEN REGISTERED FOR ROAD.RUNS GOOD WITH SNOW PLOW.ITS A TOUGH OLD JEEP WITH AGGRESSIVE TIRES.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4995.
Does not run, but looks to have potential. It is part of an estate sale.
“1949 Willy’s Overland Jeepster
Original 4 cyl. Flathead Engine with 3 Speed Manual, Original Bumper, Hub-caps, Cream Color Leather Seats, Radio, Side Curtains, Paint
Good Condition but non-running
Fun Vehicle for the Beach
Missing Steering Column Willy Cap, Needs New Battery, Brakes or Brake Fluid.
Needs TLC,
Only 2,960 1949 Jeepster’s ever Produced
53,000+ Original Miles
Transferable Title
Garage kept Last Five Years
Will be Part of a Huge Estate/Tag Sale this Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm and Sunday from 12 noon to 2: pm only
No Pre-sales.”
The DJ runs and drives. The Wagon motor is frozen.
“1962 Willys Pickup 226 Super Hurricane Engine (froze up).4wd
roll&tuck interior lost title. Have a running 230 sohc tornado engine to up grade the pickup at a extra charge.”
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/4681924912.html
“1970 Postal Jeep Rt hand drive 153 chev II 4cyl. engine, auto trans posi rear end, running $1000.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,500
(07/14/2014) Glenn forward this shiny wagon.
“For sale is a restored 1963 Willys jeep delivery hot rod. Full frame off restro . One of 300 made in 63. Have over $43,000 in restoration. Have all the slips to prove it. No short cuts. Has 1100 miles on the drive train and motor. The motor is a rebuilt 327 corvette motor with 375 h.p. It has \been blue printed and balanced. Has a cam in it.It sounds mean and goes like hell. Motor work alone with vet motor was over $10,000 . It is a standard shift. (no auto) has a clutch. Custom exhust system. Has been pained over. The roof was done with a bed liner material. Done by shop. Has baby moon chrome rims + all new tires. The orig seat, is in it and has been redone over by shop. Orig bumpers were sent out and rechromed. New shocks. No rear seats. Interia is bare, has green carpet done by shop, but nothing on sides. Could be finshed by new owner, or drive it like I have years. It’s a hot rod. Selling cause im almost 70 and getting out of hot rods. Again I have over $43k in it asking $18,500 best offer no bull, or low offers. Ayer ma“
UPDATE: Still Available. Now listed as a 1949.
(09/06/2014) No description provided.
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4653127172.html
Roberto spotted this fun video from Dirt Every Day (DED) and Motor Trend showing Director of Four Wheeler Network, Rick Pewe and Hot Rod editor David Freiburger helping Fred fix a 1950 CJ-3A.
Haines Garage is selling this shirt on eBay. It’s a size Medium.
“Up for auction is a Willys Jeep collared shirt.
Shirt has never been worn.
It is 100% cotton and manufactured by the Clearwater outfitters.
This print should be popular with all Willys Jeep enthusiast.
This is a rare find , and a qualify made shirt.
Size is men’s medium armpit to armpit measures 21 inches collar to tail measures 30 inches.”
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Seller has priced this jeep at an unusually high price. This reflects the fact that the jeep was given to Eisenhower by the people of Scotland. Certainly it makes this jeep an unusual historical vehicle.
“IN A PRIVATE COLLECTION FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS AND RESTORED SYMPATHETICLY TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION INC ITS LEATHER SEATS PRESENTED TO GENERAL EISENHOWER IN OCT 1946 ALONG WITH AN APPARTMENT IN CULZEAN CASTLE ON THE WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND FOR HIS LIFETIME USE. THIS WAS BY WAY OF THANKS FROM THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND FOR HIS HELP AND SUPPORT DURING WORLD WAR TWO.
I HAVE FULL PROVENANCE WITH THIS JEEP BY WAY OF LETTERS FROM THE GENERAL AND HIS AID AND ALSO FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST OF SCOTLAND WHO BOUGHT THE JEEP FOR HIM . I HAVE A FILE FULL OF PAPERWORK AND PHOTOS TO SUBSTANTIATE THESE FACTS.
ANYBODY WHO IS INTERESTED SHOULD CONTACT THE OWNER DIRECT WHO IS MY BROTHER DAVID HOWES. WHERE HE LIVES IN A SMALL VILLAGE IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HAS NO BROADBAND SO YOU MUST TELEPHONE HIM ON 01144 1525240497 OR MOBILE No 01144 7836208477 . SERIOUS ENQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
Runs and drives.
“VIN# 113422
USA # 2046114 S
The first 25,808 Willys MBs used a welded steel grille very similar to the Ford GP design, and there were a host of other differences from the later Willys. These early MBs had “Willys” embossed in the back panel. In production, the slat-grilles were given running changes until they finally evolved into the standard stamped-grille MB we know and love. Around 200 slat-grilles are estimated to survive today.
I have restored 5 combat wheels with new NDT tires
-2 gallons of correct olive drab green
-complete NEW seat canvas
-stencil kit with correct USA #
-Runs and Drives great!
This jeep has been in our family and stored inside since the 50’s.
My Grandfather was a POW in WWII”
Can someone save Gold Fever?
“1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A No Engine. Former mud racer. Have trans and transfere case and some extra parts. Body is rough, frame and axles are still good. Good clean title. Trailer is not for sale!”
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/4684188890.html
UPDATE: Was $12,900. **SOLD*.
Looks like a nice truck.
“Velocity Restorations is proud to present this awesome 1958 Willy’s Jeep 4×4 wagon. This Willy’s has undergone a 5 yr restoration by the previous owner in Texas. After many dollars and hours were spent the previous owner traded it to us for one of our early model Broncos. We got this Jeep and went through it front to back. The body is exceptionally solid. The L6-226 Super Hurricane straight 6 engine has been rebuilt and runs flawlessly. The rebuilt engine is mated to a strong 3 speed transmission with 4×4, that shifts great. The glass and weather seal are in great condition and work properly. Shocks, brake components, and some suspension components have been replaced. The rear floor has been fitted with mahogany wood. Seats and headliner have been reupholstered and look great. Understand this is a 56 year old vehicle and will not handle like a new Jeep. However, it does start first time everytime, runs great, shifts great, stops straight, and steers good for its age. “
UPDATE: Was $900. **SOLD**
There appears to be value here. It doesn’t run.
“includes the original top and plow. located in park rapids. this has been sitting in storage and DOES NOT run.”
