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October 1953 Worman Hardtop Brochure

August 11, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features • TAGS: Hardtop, jee-cab. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: I finally found an original of this brochure by Laurel Worman, Inc. I was surprised to see it printed as late as October of 1953. It is an 8.5 x 11 inch brochure that folds out to 17 x 11 inches.

Its primary purpose was likely to promote the new Worman hardtop for the CJ-3B. I’m not sure how many of that style of tops sold, but I sure haven’t seen many. Instead, I’ve always wondered if the design was sold or made for Sears, which promoted a similar “Deluxe top”. Interestingly, this was more than just a top. The brochure highlights that the top was the result of Worman’s 5-year attempt to turn the CJ-3A into a station wagon type vehicle. Given Worman faded quickly after this brochure was made, it seems the company’s goal wasn’t met.

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Pedal Jeeps via Mecum Auction in September

August 11, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Ed shared the news that there will be some pedal jeeps auctioned by Mecum this September. They are a part of the ELMER’S AUTO & TOY MUSEUM COLLECTION 2022 auction September 14-17 in Fountain City, Wisconsin. I’ve never been, but the pics make it looks like an interesting place. Unfortunately, 2022 is the last year for the museum. Learn more about the museum here.

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Bunkhouse Updates Keeping Me Busy

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

The past month has kept me busy not with jeeps, but with the “bunk house”. To be fair, our triple digit days made it a bit too hot to be toiling away on a jeep.

After taking over the job of painting the bunk house, I elected to complete a variety of other changes, such as completely rebuilding the deck (mostly using leftover materials), regrading the area under and behind the deck, installing a better drain system for the gutter, and more. There’s still work to be completed, such as building the steps up to the decking, installing a deck-skirt, adding landscaping, pouring a walkway to the shop, and more. But, we’ve made significant progress to date.

We even had our first guests from eWillys. Jack and Lori spent the night on their way to picking up that real nice CJ-3A I listed a couple weeks ago in Zillah. I hadn’t seen Jack since our visit with him in Boise in 2013, so it was great to get caught up. They invited us to stay with them on the east side of Idaho and they will take us up into the mountains jeeping there. We hope to get over there soon!

Below is a before and a to-date photo.

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August 1949 Article on the “Morality Jeep”

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This article appeared in the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot newspaper on August 08, 1949. The newspaper titled the photo caption “Morality Jeep”, though it’s not clear that the police department ever revered to it as such. It seems a mischaracterization of a patrolman who used a CJ-3A to patrol the beach.

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Willys-Themed Bench Omak, WA $1600

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s a different kind of Willys-themed bench.

https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/for/d/omak-willys-jeep-tailgate-bench/7506415863.html

“Custom Willys Tailgate Art Bench… created from recycled, reclaimed and salvaged materials. Was an order for a business that fell through… asking $1600 for this piece of functional art. If you like this sort of artwork please feel free to check out my Facebook page * Salvage Artistry * https://www.facebook.com/upcyclejunkyard/”

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1954 CJ-3B Kalispell, MT $12,000

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,000.

(06/22/2022) Looks like a solid build.

https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/kalispell-1954-willy-jeep/7512462882.html

“1954 CJ3B Hi Hood 327 v8
3-Speed with two speed overdrive plus high/low range power steering.”

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1945 MB Warden, WA $15,000

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Appears worth a look.

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/warden-1945-willys-mb/7515655344.html

“1945 Willys MB for sale. 30, 000 original miles. Came from California. Was never overseas. It runs very well. Has been converted to 12 volt. Also has had a tailgate installed. I have the combat wheels for it, but they are not on it. I will let it go for $15,000. Don’t bother emailing with lower “offers.” Email me your phone number and I will call you.”

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1953 CJ-3A Monroe, WA $15,000

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: Rollcage. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Steve tells me this is the former Pittle Power jeep. I last rode in it about 1981.

Lots of updates to this CJ-3A. It has some rare turbine rims (aka Western Cyclone rims I believe).

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/monroe-1953-willys-cj3a/7516933503.html

“Selling my nicely built Willy’s Jeep. Chevy 383 motor, 350 auto, high pinion Dana 44 rear with a power lock, Dana 30 front with a Detroit, 4 wheel disc brakes, postal frame, full cage, new 35” tires, vintage turbine wheels, 8274 winch, York compressor and so on.”

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1946 CJ-2A Monroe, WA SOLD

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: Bobcat, Paint. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,500.

(07/12/2022) This flattie has a variety of updates, along with a Bobcat hood.

“Buick 231 V6, t-150 3 speed trans. Call or text for more info”

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1947 CJ-2A Spokane, WA $2500

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Runs and drives. The body has been patched/modified some.

https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/coeur-alene-1947-willy-jeep-runs-and/7517517816.html

“1947 willy jeep runs and drives 2500 or best offer I have the title to it to text me for more details”

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1946 CJ-2A Buena Vista, CO $10,500

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This appears to have a replacement body and grille (or M-38 grille) at the very least. Note the lack of a parking brake spot on the dash; instead, the parking break handle sits below the dash.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/776542000020171

“Original engine. New fuel pump, plugs, wires,cap and rotor. New disk brakes on front, new drum brakes on rear. Runs and drives great. 4wheel drive works great. No rust, body in great shape. Soft top. Serious inquiries only.”

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1952 M-38 Lynnville, TN SOLD

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: M-38 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.

This looks like a good price for a parts jeep or project. Thanks to Tom for sharing it.

“Up for sale is a 1952 Willy’s M38 Jeep. This was a barn find. Body needs new floors. Motor is missing the head. One tire is flat. Converted to power steering at some point in its life. No seats. I have a new tool box lid and shocks for this jeep. This is a vehicle that has a lot of potential. I simply due not have the time. No current Title.”

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1951 CJ-3A Bellingham, WA For Trade

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Looks in good shape.

https://bellingham.craigslist.org/bar/d/ferndale-1951-willys-cj3a/7518643684.html

“Runs good, not rusty. Has 6 volt system still with an actual alternator and 6 volt optima battery. Original Go-devil Flathead 4 cylinder. New tires, carburetor, brake master cylinder. It’s super fun.

Want a Triumph Bonneville, BMW airhead, fiat 500, smart car, Moto guzzi, MINI cooper.
Maybe other stuff, throw an offer but if I don’t reply I’m probably not into it.”

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1949? CJ-2A Tillamook, OR $7500

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

There are pics with and without the rollcage.

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/netarts-1949-willys-jeep-cj2a/7518479214.html

“Very solid and straight 1949 Willy’s, All original, set for 30 plus years in dry storage. It hadn’t been run for awhile when I bought it a few years back, I cleaned and sealed the fuel tank, new fuel lines and filter, rebuilt the carb and replaced the wires, points, cap etc. and it fired right up and purrs like a kitten. It is rust free and in great shape. I rebuilt the seats, I have some new parts for it, bumper etc.”

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Year? Model? Kent, WA $10,000

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, GPW (Ford MB), MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

No pics and no description.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/snw/d/kent-old-army-jeep/7514286267.html

“Old willys army jeep. Good shape for its age but need some tinkering.”

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1948 CJ-2A Delta, CO $9500

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(04/02/2022) This has a replacement body, which partly explains its solid looking floors.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1305860633240449

“1948 willys great strong runner get in drive anywhere just not fast…lol Grandson not included!!!”

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1951 CJ-3A Frisco, CO $8000

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

A ran-when-parked 3A.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/606433244332584

“I am selling my 1951 CJ3A. I am the 3rd owner but it has been sitting for over a decade and was told it ran when it was parked. I have replaced most of the wiring, gauges, and gas tank with accurate reproduction. Wanted to restore it and get it driving but ran out of time. Besides what I have changed and the wheels/tires the vehicle is still original as it came off the factory floor. Also still has the VIN plate which is very rare for an old Willys. Asking $8k because of the rarity and original VIN plate.”

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1943 MB Stanfield, OR Price?

August 10, 2022 • CATEGORIES: MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available. Was priced at $7500.

https://kpr.craigslist.org/bar/d/stanfield-1943-jeep-willy/7505029069.html

(from an older post): “this great American icon is once again for sale .it is the army jeep of allied in world war ll .It is that 1/4 ton 4×4 command reconnaissance .has hurricane 4 cylinder engine .the engine runs and pulls flawlessly .has many new component and dose not leak or burns oil ,has the standard transmission and transfer case for that year .sorry can not find the info sheet that i had in knowing the specification and gearing ratios .and transfer case and front and back rear end .has very Little rust .great tires .has heater under front seat .12 volt system with alternator ,has new gas tank in the tub .clutch is almost new .
need very little tlc to be perfect”

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1954 CJ-3B Peyton, CO $6500

August 7, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Ward’s selling this good looking CJ-3B.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/456066149841395

“Obviously not a Wrangler…..1954 Willys Jeep CJ-3B. Clear title. Runs, drives, stops. Little rust but in overall great shape. F-134 engine. T-90 transmission. Dana 18 transfer case. Stock axles. Dualmatic front hubs. Almost new Besttop soft top. Doors included. 235/75-15 BFG all/terrain tires with approximately 5,000 miles. Rebuilt carburetor. Valves adjusted. New brake master cylinder. Swing out rear spare tire carrier. 6V, Hi-Lift jack included. Starts and runs great! $6,500.”

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March 1963 Jeep News Front Page SOLD

August 7, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old News Articles • TAGS: Jeep-Willys-News. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This is a reprint of the first page of the March 1963 Jeep News. Notably, it discusses the two main reasons behind the change. 1) Kaiser Jeep was meant to identify the company as ‘one of the growing Kaiser “family of industries”‘. 2) It was meant to align the company with the ‘Jeep’ trademark and insure ‘Jeep’ was applied to the entire line of products around the world.

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Year? CJ-2A Oregon City, OR $650 (Economy Delivery Van)

August 7, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Blaine spotted the 2A for sale. In the first pic note the jeep sun the background to the right of the pic. It is a late 1950s 2WD Economy Delivery van. Very rare.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/d/oregon-city-early-willys-jeep-project/7518118334.html

“Early Willys jeep project, engine tub, running gear, engine, tranny, window frame. Bill of sale only”

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1954 KW 170X CJ-3B Line of Brochures

August 6, 2022 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE II: Thanks to Barney for sending this version of the Service Station brochure shown just below. It is exactly the same as the brochure below it, except that this one has a form number of WO-1257 (which almost seems added as an after thought and seems a random number, as I can find no other brochures with numbers near it), where as the other brochure lacks any form number. My guess is that this was a transitional brochure around the time Kaiser was buying Willys Overland assets. T

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Originally published July 4, 2020:

UPDATE: This redone post now shows the four single-page double-sided tri-fold mailers published by the newly established Kaiser Willys marketing team. The first one, “Facts about the Universal ‘Jeep'”, does not have a form number, but the others do. Much of the content is recycled from mailer to mailer.

This Facts About the Universal ‘Jeep’ For Service Stations mailer lacks a form number. It also lacks the KW stamp that is seen on the others. Finally, it labels the f-head as a 72-horsepower engine, while the other mailers have it marked at 75-horsepower. Given the changes, I’d guess this “Facts” brochure was the first one of the four printed:

This The ‘Jeep’ Makes its Roads as it Goes! mailer is marked form KW-1702:

This ‘Jeep’ Transportation for the Oil Industry mailer is marked form KW-1703:

Continue reading →

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1950 CJ-3A Trinidad, CO $3200

August 6, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

It runs, but may need brakes rebuilt.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/916395209317848

“Very original 1950 CJ3A. -Tight L134 Go Devil engine with brand new valves and guides. It doesn’t smoke and has good compression. -Comes with a brand new full brake rebuild kit from Walcks Jeep Parts. -It has a brand new set of bias ply tires. -Body is pretty dinged up from years of use, but it has basically no rust. There is one rust spot the size of a dime on the passenger side. This Jeep is a project. You will have to trailer it home. I’m sad to sell it, but I’m moving, so its got to go. Located in Trinidad, Colorado. Cash only, no trades.”

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1948 CJ-2A Spearfish, SD $12,500

August 6, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,500.

(06/07/2022) Looks in good shape. Only two bolts where the spare tire holder should be installed.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/416151623870973

“1948 Willys CJ2A. I am third owner of this Jeep. I have kept inside and used rarely. Runs good. Great collector vehicle. Could easily be a show vehicle with minimal finishing. Serious offers only, please”