Last weekend Hugh and his father enjoyed the last bits of good weather in their jeep. As you can see, they found a fun hill to climb and photograph. Hugh reports the cold has engulfed the midwest and, as of Friday, there was a foot of snow at his dad’s place.
1969 Photo of GPA and CJ-2A in South Africa
Old Trucks Babanagno posted the photo below on their Facebook Page. They have even more vintage photos at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Trucks-Babanango/422556771112707
DJ-3A Gala? Paperweight on eBay
Photo from World War II on eBay
Interwoven Socks, Santa, and a Ford GP on eBay
UPDATE: Back on eBay.
This 1945 Ad appears to show Santa driving a Ford GP.
1952 CJ-3A Perry Hall, MD **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s a nice looking CJ-3A that starts at a fair price.
“Hello, up for auction is my 1953 Willys CJ3A. This Jeep is an excellent example of “survivor” and is mostly original. I am the 3rd owner of this Willys. I purchased it from the 2nd owner in 2012. He owned the Jeep from 1962 to 2012. I was told the Willys was owned by the State of Maryland from 1952 to 1962 but I have no documentation of this. The mileage currently shows as 51017 and is the original mileage. The Willys is a 1953 according serial number but is titled as a 1952, this is very common. The build date falls in November of ’52, often new vehicles were titled as the year they were sold in. The title is clear and in my name. The Jeep is mostly unmolested other than a repaint some years back by the 2nd owner. The paint is close to the original color. There is rust but the body is very solid. Sections of the hat channels, body sides where the floor meet them, and the rear panels are the worst of the rust. The floors and tool box botom are remarkably solid. If properly cared for the body will last for many years. The frame is solid and shows no cracking. This Jeep is mechanically sound and very reliable. The Jeep has a set of dealer installed vintage lock out hubs, an original grill screen and a factory accessory Pintle Hook. Also included with the Willys is the Witco black vinyl soft top. I have put roughly 4000 miles on it while I have owned it. I have gone through the Willys and serviced everything.
1948 CJ-2A Pacifica, CA $3000
This might be a good price.
“$3000 OBO. Call Dave for more info (650) 222-3209”
1954 Truck Banning, CA **SOLD**
Year? Wagon Denair, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
A wagon on Road Runner gear? Never heard of that one.
“willys wagon custom hot rod for sale. 1969 road runner running gear. 383 cid automatic. very nice. fun ride needs minor work. posting for friend. will only respond to cr. mail relay. 6500 obo.Very fast and very fun ride.key woords willys, wagon, hot rod, custom”
1960 Truck Beaverton, MI **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,500
“1960 Willy Jeep Pickup, 6 cyl. Super Hurricane, Rebuilt engine with hardened valves. New water pump and radiator. Starter, Gen., Carb. all rebuilt. New Tires. Complete off frame restoration. Colored Z-bar inside and under cab, under box and all fenderwells. Drives Great!!! only 300 miles put on it after restoration”
1952 Parkway Conversion Wagon Buffalo, MN $18,500
Dan spotted this Parkway Conversion on Hemmings. Not 100% correctly, but sure looks good.
“1952 Willys panel, restored 2012, 4-wd, 6-cylinder, $18,500. Randy, 763-360-2919, 763-878-2118, MN.”
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/willys/unspecified/1569441.html
1943 GPW Czech Republic Approx $21,700
Buz found this jeep for sale.
“We are pleased to offer this restored Jeep Willys / Ford GPW . original war time car . New paint, new canvas top, seats, rebuilt engine, brakes. Runs and drives like new. Historic car regsitration in Czech Republic”
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/car-advert/jeep/willys/1943/214361/
1948 CJ-2A Camdenton, MO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
It’s a lefty. Besides a PTO, this appears to have a very practical parking brake solution. Isn’t that a DJ-5 brake?
“1948 Classic Willy’s Jeep…original 4 cylinder engine with a new carb…runs well…needs brakes and TLC…great restoration project. I just don’t have the time for the project. Stored indoors…previous owner modified the suspension, wheels and tires, added a roll-bar, rear seat and tailgate extension, and tow bar…With some brake and electrical work on the lights, she would be a great off-roader…or restore her to military glory as was my plan…”
1955 Wagon Baker City, OR **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $26,000
“1955 Willy’s Wagon restored as a 1951. If the pictures look good to you send me and email and I will get in contact with my father, he can tell you about it better than I can on a Craig’s list post. We also have a second engine that could be purchased if you would like a backup.”
1947 CJ-2A Port Aransas, FL **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3400.
Runs and drives.
“1947 CJ2a in really good original condition! Last owner did a lot of work…body off clean to up of the frame, body work, 12 volt conversion with all new gages, carb.,new clutch, ring gear, mini 12 volt starter! 4cyl engine, 3 speed trans! Receipts for work the previous owner did and I have the paperwork for the clutch, ring gear and starter!
Four wheel drive and hi/lo works fine! Original 16 inch Willys wheels!
Overall ready to work or play…restore…or??
It is NOT a new Jeep…yes…there will be things to tweak, change, etc…that’s what makes a 66 year old Jeep too cool!
But it climbs like a goat and starts in All kinds of weather!”
1950 CJ-3A Strongsville, OH $1200
This could make a cute fugly jeep with just a few changes.
“1950 Willys Jeep cj3a. Very poor body but nice frame, complete drivetrain, good engine, and transmission just needs a new body. It is a great restoration project. It’s ugly but it’s a part of our history and has a clean title. I will deliver it on my trailer. It is ready for a new home! This is a real barn find.
call Al 216 857 3434”
1957 CJ-5 Ozark, MO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
It runs.
“1957 Willys CJ5 Jeep, Farm
Jeep, has new motor runs great and has title. $1500”
1949 Shortened Truck Project Spanaway, WA $1500
Here’s a shortened truck project.
“1949 Willy pick up sitting on a 1980 international scout frame and running gear.shortened box, int. 304 with a 727 trans. not wired etc so it does not run. Too many projects not enough time or extra $$
$1,500 is a fair price it has a ton of potential..”
1953 CJ-3A Rolling Chassis San Jose, CA $400
No pics provided.
“Jeep part is a CJ3A Rolling Frame and tub
Will consider trade for Center Pumpkin Dana rear end
408 784 7069
Brad”
1948 CJ-2A Lakeport, CA $6250
UPDATE: Price bumped to $6250.
“2004 Frame off restoration. Everything has been rebuilt or replaced. Willys 4-cylinder flathead engine. Leather soft top and doors. Call 513-5203 for extended list of parts and add-ons.”
1954 CJ-3B Gilroy, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
(11/06/2013) Lots of updates to this 3B.
“350 Chevy – GM 4 Speed Transmission – Dana 18 Transfer Case – Warren Overdrive – Sleeved rebuilt Dana front end – Rear Dana 44 Full Floating rear axle – 456 gears – True Track front end – Detroit Locker rear – Transfer case and overdrive rebuilt less than 1 year ago – Warren 9.5 Wench mounts front or rear – Soft top with doors and mesh bikini top – 4 Wheel disc brakes – Power steering – tilt wheel – Suspension front seats – Marine Amp & Speakers set up for iPod or satellite radio – Drives great on and off road. 10K or best offer.”
A Bump in the Road
You probably noticed the website was down for a while. I would like to blame aliens or the government or anybody else for the problem. Even as I type this, which I am doing on my phone, I can still not view the site on my computer. The cause of the problem is partly self-inflicted. It was misunderstanding between me and my former web host. I’m sure by Friday this will all be taken care of.
Dave Clay’s Metal Bending Brake
Marc spent some time looking for an inexpensive Bending Brake when he ran across a set of free plans from Dave Clay. http://www.ch601.org/tools/bendbrake/brakeplans.pdf
Marc built the brake and shared his experience. He reports:
It does work well, but the I find the radius a little to large, I will make another top part once it has been machined square so I can reduce the radius. The standard angle iron edge does not give a tighter radius no matter how I filled it.
I used a smaller angle (2-inch x 2-inch x 0.650-inch) than what is called for in the plans but as I see it one can use what suits your needs.
I mounted mine on a section of square tubing (3-inch x 3-inch x 0.060-inch x same length as bending brake) with a angle welded to it for clamping the vice, the total length of the one I made is 47.5-inches.
The piano hinge remained the same except that I used 3/16 AD airplane rivets instead of steel pop rivets and doubled up on the rivets using a 1.250-inch rivet pitch.The adjustable top part (adjustable with slots to change the set back when bending) I made with slots cut into like the real thing would have (okay the real one has removable sections that look like teeth) but cut slots work just fine as well.
Please see attached jpeg of my version of this, called the “Marc 1 Field Bending Brake”.
The brake will work well if treated properly and not pushed by bending material that is to thick or to hard. I have bent 0.020-inch mild steel, 0.040-inch mild steel, 0.060-inch mild steel and some 0.40-inch T3 Alclad Aluminium.
I certainly would not go above 0.080-inch mild steel with the “Marc 1”.
The only weak point as see it is the piano hinge, the rest is put up with use.
Here are photos of Marc’s finished brake:
Manley ORV Half Sized Trailer
Speaking of projects, Marc forwarded these plans for a half-sized trailer. The plans are available from Google Docs. Below are a few of the pics and all of the links to the plans:
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Frame a.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Frame a1.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Frame b.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Frame b1.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Frame c.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Frame c1.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Tub a.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Tub a1.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Tub b.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Tub b1.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Tub c.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Tub c1.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Tub d.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Tub d1.JPG
M100 Military Style 1)4 Ton Jeep Trailer Tub g.JPG
Keep a Watch in Seattle Area for This CJ-3B
TJ relayed this story of his missing CJ-3B.
He writes, “So I have a scam, of sorts, to post. I had a beautiful 53 3B, 90% restored. Last major piece was an overhaul. I met a mechanic: Joe Jump here in Seattle, his references checked out and he towed the Jeep to his ‘garage’. Long story short, the guy is a meth addict and convicted car thief. So he has my Jeep probably somewhere between Seattle and Portland. My wife and I have been watching craigslist religiously with no luck. He has had the Jeep since mid August.”
So, if anyone sees this jeep, please let TJ (tj_wylie@yahoo.com) or I know. Here are a couple pics of it.