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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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“i have a 1947 willys jeep cj2a for sale with a ford 289 out of a gt350 mustang!!! this this freaking fly’s i had started the restoration process but had to stop because i lost my job. looking to get 5k out of it since i have close to 12k in to it. have all necessary parts and more email me for more info willing to trade.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
(11/30/2013) This crazy contraption looks sort of like a lengthened CJ-3B, but it is even stranger than that.
“Willys car chassis with motor and. tranny. 800 also has radiator and two original wheels. Also have homemade body to fit. 800 for body . Very cool project whether u decide to go original willys or stick with the new body 1300 ad is or best offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900
Brian forwarded an ad for a Supercharger. It is $900. I don’t if it is a VS-57 or not though.
“Orginal super charger for willys 226 hurricane. Complete with brackets,belt tensioner,supercharger,carburator housing and carb. This unit is off 1957 willys pickup. I have a lot of other willys parts engine,drive train,axles ect.”
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UPDATE: Still Available
“Nice copy of Mechanics manual for a VS-57 supercharger as fitted to Studebakers, Fords and Willys. 26 pages of text and diagrams. Great for restorations.”
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/4278182615.html
UPDATE: Was $3000. **SOLD**
(09/13/2013) It’s mostly stock with a M-38 windshield. Might be worth a look.
“Original owner. Engine completely rebuilt. Runs perfect. Needs top and seat covers.”
What goes better together than Lions and Jeeps, right? Apparently the Lion Country Safari founders agreed. I’d never heard of the parks until I ran across this ebay photo showing a child sitting in a Zebra striped M-38A1:
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Curious about the park, I dug through the interweb for more info. According to Wikipedia, the company provided drive-through park experiences. They were started in “1967 by a group of South African and British entrepreneurs who wished to provide a safari experience for families who would not normally be able to experience it. The park originally exhibited only lions. The original South Florida park is the only one remaining in operation. Lion Country Safari previously operated parks in Irvine, California (1970–1984);Grand Prairie, Texas (1971–1992); Stockbridge, Georgia; Mason, Ohio (1974–1993) and Doswell, Virginia (1974–1993); all of them subsequently closed.”
Given the sign above mentions “Laguna Hills” at the bottom, I think it is safe to assume this is the Irvine, California, park. Here are photos of the Laguna Hills park when it was running, here are additional photos, and before/after photos of the park after its demise. I found two more photos of the jeep above lead me to believe it was especially for photos:
This photo shows Terri Tolliver posing on the jeep for Western Photo Magazine (Neither a search for Terri nor a search for Western Photo Magazine yielded any results). An 8×10 of the photo is for sale on eBay:
As mentioned earlier, the park in Florida still exists. It has been voted one of the top ten zoos by The Weather Channel (do they know zoos?) and received other accolades. It even has (or had?) some jeeps, but they look like they are only for the kids, as this flickr photo from 2009 demonstrates:
Mom sent this video. What other use is their for old Barbie Jeeps?
I just spotted this vintage card, so I got it for Ann. Or maybe, I’ll give it to her, so she can give it to me? Somehow, I’ll make sure she is happy and I get the card!
This is a comic book cover. Was on eBay.
“DEBBI’S DATES #5 ORIGINAL COVER ART COLOR GUIDE/PAINTING, 1970’S, BASEBALL JEEP
Great thrills highlights this must have piece of COVER ART…from the 1970’S and DC comics this is the ORIGINAL COVER COLOR GUIDE to DEBBI’S DATES #5……..This is the ORIGINAL COLOR WORK FOR THE COVER, done by the COLORIST…a truly important part of the comic making process…IT CANT BE IN BLACK AND WHITE….here is the work done by the COLORIST with COLOR NOTATIONS so the PRINTERS know how to finalize the color schemes!!!……Approx size is 7″ by 10 1/4″, in nice shape!……….. ONE OF A KIND — their importance and collectibility has become well known!!!…GET THIS GREAT PIECE OF ORIGINAL PRODUCTION ART WHILE YOU CAN!!!…….a super cool piece for any collection!!!”
LIke Gorllias, Jeeps and Jaguars, then you’ll love this unusual original art for a comic magazine.
“This is the original art for page 5 of Laugh Comics #140 (1962 / Archie Comics). This art for a Jaguar superhero story was penciled by John Giunta. This is large size art (art area about 12″ x 18″), in nice, clean shape. There’s some very minor use of whiteout in and around some word balloons.”
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This 24 page Willys Brochure has lots of great images in it. This version doesn’t appear too often.
“Original non color catalog , 8.5 x 11 , 24 pages , rusty staples , shows a variety of Jeep models , also vehicles in use in various situations , etc.”
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Leland spotted these early warn hubs are just up the road from me.
“Fourth in a lifetime opportunity to own the original Warn freewheeling hub. Removed from 1948 Jeep cj. Complete with inner sleeve, inner bearings all complete and not warn out. no holes or rust, light dings and scratches exceptional for sixty plus years”
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This rare book is for sale on eBay
“Jeeps over the Pacific
Yasuo Ohtsuka
White&Black Photo, 183 Page, English
30cmx21cm,
12″x8.5″
Super Clean Books,”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
This looks like a good project.
“Jeep does not run. Motor and tranny are not frozen. 100% original. All there with only surface rust. PTO Winch. Great project for someone with more time than me.”
The price appears good on this wagon.
“This 1953 Willys Station Wagon runs perfect with all mechanical updated and complete. Chevy 350 4 speed, tilt hood. 4 wheels like a rock crawler and cruises like a hot rod, and is ready for the interior. All new glass, and tires are about 70%. Termination of a LTR has changed plans for me to finish it so help yourself, gonna be hard to find another one this nice of condition, truly a must see. Call Steve @303-549-3954 or email. Trades considered.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4280433063.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
It looks like a M-38 body on a 2A chassis.
“1948 willy runs good original engine drive train. 4 wheel drive works good 4 cyl. 3 speed with military tires in great condition. good seats with back seat new top with new doors that never been installed.”
Given the price, this might be worth a look.
“1959 Willy’s CJ-5, 134-F engine
Runs good, needs brakes worked on, no title”
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/4279485067.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Some CJ-2A parts and a M-38ish replacement body.
“This is 1948 Willys Jeep with COMPLETE NEW STEEL BODY TUB.
New Steel Gas Tank. New Steering Wheel
Frame Has Been Sand Blasted and Primed
Seats in Excellent condition
Both Axles in Great shape, Two Rear Leaf Springs in Good Condition -Very Usable
***************COMPARE MY STARTING PRICE TO WHAT A COMPLETE NEW STEEL BODY ALONE WOULD COST*************
There is one very small dent behind the drivers rear tire (look at pic)
At the moment I do NOT have a title for the jeep…..I DO have a copy of it and I am working on getting it just not sure if I will be able to (The previous owner who has the title is older and in very bad health). I WILL ADD TO THE DESCRIPTION IF I DO GET IT”
UPDATE: Seller has decided not to sell for now.
“I have a 1955 Jeep CJ6
Has a Ford V8 in it
Been sittin a long long time, needs complete restoration
Some Rust
Lost Title
Trade for?”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000
(12/1/2013) “1945 Willys CJ2A Jeep – original frame but everything else was a complete rebuild. Too many things to list here but the jeep features disc brakes, steering upgraded to all steel knuckles, rockers are Crane Cams Gold Race, Dynomax Super Turbo mufflers, new rims and tires 33″ all terrain, engine was custom built by SFD Engines of Dallas 330 hp & 425 foot lbs torque.”
Paul was kind enough to share this very rare Hadley Engineering VEEP brochure in the hopes that it helps the VEEP owners out there who struggle to find information about their vehicle. Below are photos of the basic brochure. I also have assembly instructions that I haven’t scanned yet. Great stuff! One unique item I hadn’t notice before was the stamped ‘VEEP’ in the hood. I’ve never seen that in any production VEEPs. If you ever run across a hood with VEEP stamped in it, I’d be interested to get some photos.
Built as a tribute to his father who participated in D-Day invasion of Utah Beach in Normandy, Ron Fagen opened the Fagen Fighters World War II Museum in September of 2012 at his hometown of Granite Falls, MN, Along with a collection of WWII airplanes, the collection also includes the GPW used by Omar Bradley during the Invasion. I’ve only found this one:
Here’s a neat overview of one diorama taken by Jody Phipps. The jeep isn’t shown.
This appears to be a variant of the Crosley Pup (see post from Jan 1). The size, the front end and the wheels look similar. The fenders are rounded. Possibly it is a prototype?
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Not sure if perching a jeep on jerry cans was an approved mechanical strategy, but seems to work for these guys. I don’t remember ever seeing that done.
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Marc found this unusual hand made toy jeep.
“Vintage Tin Toy US Army Jeep
Windscreen moves up and down. Metal wheels.
No visible maker’s mark. Looks handpainted and possibly handmade.
measures approximately 9.75″ long, 4.75″ wide (side mirror to side mirror)”
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The seller labels this a 1945 Military Jeep M-38. It looks more like a non-military CJ-5. Someone went all out with the deer blind mods! Definitely one-of-a-kind!
“Today we have for sale a Military Willys M38 Jeep that was converted and used as a deer blind for hunting in south Texas.
The engine was removed after an attempt to restore the jeep but it has been left unattended for a long time. Situations in the family changed that won’t allow this to happen.
Vintage Restoration Project
Needs an engine
Pick-up only at Mirando City, Texas
Buyer is responsible for making shipping arrangement.
Pictures tell the whole story.
Considered a farm vehicle
Not street legal
No title
No License Plates
Please Contact me (956-286-9881) with any questions.”
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