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1943 GPW Arnold, MO on eBay

• CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This should make a good restoration. Lots of closeup pics; the buyer should have a very clear idea of what they are getting.

“Selling my 1943 Jeep GPW (at least it’s titled as a 43) Check VIN#, Frame # etc. to judge for yourself.

Engine # 95385
Frame # GPW 48799
Body # not found since glove box door is missing

This Jeep was sitting in a dry barn for the last 26 years
99% rust free

Rolls freely, all shifters work fine and clutch works. No brakes!I think the engine is just stuck from sitting so long. (I never tried to free it)

Check pictures closely, they tell the story.

I will include to the winning bidder a spare front 1/2 of the body for parts from another jeep.(has glove box complete in it, no tags) Sorry, no pictures of it.

See my photo album of this vehicle by clicking on this link:

http://s1232.beta.photobucket.com/user/3familytree/library/brown%20jeep

Clean transferable title included.”

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1943 “Woodie” Wagon Goldalming, Surrey, UK **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual, Wood bodies • TAGS: , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: This has been rebuilt. See this post.

Vince spotted this unique bit of jeep history. It is beautiful! For us history nuts the seller has included some helpful information, too.

“1943 Willys Jeep “Woodie” Stationwagon. Purchased by Willenhall Coachcraft in 1947 from Military surplus sale. Converted to current condition and sold to the Earl of Shewsbury in June 1948.

It was sold in 1961 to Victoria Garage in Stoke on Trent, who then sold it to a Harry Hughs of the same town and then it later changed hands to an AD Broom of Norwich, where it laid in a shed which then became derelict.

In late 2004, the jeep was finally discovered by Fred Smith, a very prominent and recognised Jeep collector, who sold it to the current owner for restoration in 2005.

It has undergone a very thorough restoration, including complete remanufacture of all woodwork, back to the exact specification matching the original condition it left Willenhall Coachcraft in 1948.

There were 95 conversions of this type carried out by Willenhall, and this is the last known example, making it extremely rare indeed.

All woodwork, engine, chassis and fabrication was carried out by the current owner. Paintwork by Andy House Body Repairs of Liphook, Hampshire. Chrome by SilvaBronz of Alton, Hampshire. Trim by Jeff Mussell and Son, Godalming, Surrey.

The jeep is being sold as new since being restored by myself. V5 present, taxed, MOT’d. Registered with the plate now on 125 YUP.

Included in the sale of this vehicle is as follows:
· Photographic history of restoration
· Buff logbook (dating back to first registration)
· Photography of original vehicle and Willenhall Coachcraft History by Archie Templeton-Dick, Historian.
More photos of the jeep and the restoration can be found on Universal Jeep Supplies’ facebook page.

The number plate, NRF 9 is not included with the sale but im offering this for £10,000 separately.”

 

 
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Craig’s Pic of the Week

• CATEGORIES: Craigs Pic of the Week, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Craig from the FCConnection has offered to send a few non-FC pics our way from old editions of Jeep News and Willys News. After a minute of great deliberation and exhaustive thinking, I decided to call his weekly feature ‘Craig’s Pic of the Week’. Brilliant, yeah? Today’s pic comes from a 1964 issue of Jeep News.

In March of 2012, Mike was trying to track down the one pictured here.  It sure looks like it could have been one of the trucks shown above.

 
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Louver Maker from 1962 JC Whitney Ad

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Steve spotted this ad for those do-it-yourselfers who wanted to add louvers to their hoods called the FORM-A-LOUVER.  I still haven’t found an advertisement for aftermarket louvered flatfender hoods.  Maybe they were all custom made?

 
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Hallmark Jeep Ornament

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Rob forwarded me a pic of his Hallmark jeep ornament.  I found one just like it on eBay.

If you have an interesting jeep ornament, take a picture of it and send it to me (d@ewillys.com)

 
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Czech Army Field Kitchen **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

I cannot attest to the accuracy of the seller’s claims, but a kitchen on wheels is always a hit with me!

“Original Czech Army field kitchen. This one has been fully restored to working condition. Has been converted to propane burners, new receiver, new wiring and lights. Made to tow out to the field and cook lots of grub for the troops. Has a gasoline burner that heats the 2 rear pots. The third pot can be used to keep the food warm.”

 
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Wiring Harness for Trailer on eBay

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Anyone recognize this harness?

“We found this while cleaning out my fathers estate. I believe it MAY be a wiring harness but I am not to sure. The condition is as you see it pictured. This device was not, will not and cannot be tested as I wouldn’t have the foggiest idea on how to do so. The cord as well as the rest of the attachments are very HEAVY!  Due to the nature of this auction and my blatant lack of knowledge of these kinds of artifacts in general, I have started the bidding low with no reserve. This apparatus is being offered on an as-is and/or as-found basis. If however you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask as I will do my best to answer them to the best of my ability.”

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1947 CJ-2A Columbus, OH eBay

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UPDATE:  Now on eBay

(11/14/2012) This is not street legal . . . it has no gauges.

“1947 WILLYS JEEP CJ-2A WILLY WILLIS KEVLAR BODY – this is the first car I bought. I am selling this as a last ditch effort to make my payments before a new possible job begins. I would like to sell for cash only asap. If my job comes through this will be taken off asap. 100 miles on NEWLY RESTORED FRAME, BRAND NEW KEVLAR BODY, BRAND NEW WINDSHIELD FRAME, BRAND NEW ONE OF A KIND ROLL GAGE THAT ‘PINS-OFF’. 134 L-Head with about 3000 miles on fresh-rebuild, 3 SP Restored T90, Serviced T-Case, Serviced Axels, New Brake items – all 100%…has sat in this condition for 3 years or so. Not street legal – no gauges – will run and drive – no lights, turn-signals working. Email only back to this ad for a replied phone call. Thanks for looking 100% Frame-Off Resto. You can see this re-build at www.flatfender.com (COVER JEEP OF SITE).”

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1945 GMC Air Compressor and Sandblast Truck on eBay

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

This is such an oddball, that I thought if it was military, someone might see value in it.

“Here we have for your bidding pleasure is a 1945 GMC Military Truck equipped with an original Leroi Air Compresser unit and a sandblast pot, we were told from a person who has had some knowledge of older military trucks that there were just under 1100 of these units built for the war and they were used in the construction and maintenance of bridges during that time. As far as we know the truck is all original as it was made and as we were also told that they where constructed between the years of 1940 to 1942, we do have the original books for the aircompresser unit and some other literature pertaining to the truck itself, it has been sitting for about 7 years and we were told by the facility we received it from that it was in running condition at that time, as of right now you are buying it not operable, as one can see by the pictures it is all complete including the front winch, all tires are in fair shape, we have filled the front tire up that was flat in the pictures and it has held air for a couple of weeks now, this truck we feel is very rare find and how many are really left?? We do have a transferable registration, we can also load on any truck or trailer that one may have. If any one has any questions please do not hesitate to call 315-635-9981 and we will answer and or return all calls, cash upon pickup or bank wire transfer is the only means of payment we will accept so thank you for looking and good luck!!”

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1953 CJ-3B Parkman, OH $500

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Bob spotted this tired old jeep.  Hard to see much value here.

“1953 Willys Jeep CJ, tin half cab, plywood bed, has plow frame and pump, F head motor, doesn’t run, been sitting for years, good title, $500 call 440-548-5817 9am-5pm Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Sat or email.”

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/pts/3459679545.html

 
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1961 Wagon Wakefield, RI **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Willys Wagons • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $1500

“1961 willys wagon with a straight 6 and manual transmission. Engine starts and turns over, but it needs someone with some mechanical skills to fix a few things. It has a plow and a winch. the winch is a PTO winch and is very heavy duty. It would be a great truck for someone who needs a plow, or needs a work truck. I dont have a title and it will probably need to be towed out of the yard.”

 
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1962 Truck & Trailer Spanish Fork, UT on eBay

• CATEGORIES: trailer, Willys Trucks • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE:  Back on eBay

(10/25/2012) This is a nice looking combo.

“1962 Willy’s pickup with matching willy’s trailer included, trailer is from approximately the 1950’s. Original equipment body, frame, 5 rims, glass, front bumper, and much more. New gas tank and sending unit. Things that need fixing include temperature gauge, gas gauge, wipers system and some oil leaks. Most everything else works fine but could use more attention. The engine clutch and back bumper are from a 1974 Chev 1/2 ton truck and the engine runs well. I do not deliver, buyer is responsible for making arrangements to get the vehicle. The paint looks nice but the paint preparation was not all professionally done so there are areas of the body work that are not smooth. Drives with some roughness and noise but is sound and functional. Nice vintage vehicle that is usable and fun.”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Owensville, IN **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.

There might be value here.

“46 willys cj2a early production with the tool indent on the body. it is missing the motor and the seats. The tub needs work but for the year not too bad. It is a project but the tub is pretty rare if you are in to original and not repo. I also have another tub that needs work for 200 as well as fenders and hoods but again they need work. Give me a call or text and I will try and answer any questions”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Lunenburg, MA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.

Starts with coaxing. Some partitions welded into the cargo area.

“1948 Willys CJ2A? Pretty cool old jeep, worth fixing for sure. Looks like it’s all there, I did get the motor to “run” off starter fluid. Frame is good, body is rough but better than most, definatly useable. Motor was rebuilt at some point, looks to have the original drivetrain ( flathead 4, 3 speed manual, spicer 18)”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Hot Springs, AR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900

It appears to be still licensed in Texas.

“This is a 1947 willys jeep. vin. Says 47 title says 48… Runs great drive it all”

 
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16″ Rims Lancaster, PA **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Tires and Rims This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

The tires are bad.

“Came across this set of 4 wheels bought them for my jeep. But have decided to go with a different type of wheel. They are 16″ which are more on the rare side, typically you find these as 15″ They looked to be in decent shape. Still have a good coat of paint on them, Actually looks to have a couple maybe more coats of paint in which helped to preserve them. The tires on them have dry rot. If you are not picking these up. I will remove the tires for shipping purposes. I have it marked at local pickup only, however I will ship. Just give me your address for a quote.”

 
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1949 CJ-3A Hinckley, MN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

It runs and drives, but body is patched and camo’d.

“49 jeep willys cj3a, runs and drives good, stock motor and drive.train, 12v converted, oversized tires, body has been patched, has a winch, $2000 obo 651-895-nine two one zero”

 
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16″ Tires/Rims Conroe, TX **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Tires and Rims This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.

“I have some early model jeep wheels and tires 700/16 for sale for $450.00 for a set of four. These are five hole/5” on 51/2” pattern. These are correct for the M38 and M38A1 military type jeep vehicles”

 
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1953 CJ-3B Kelso, Wa $8,500

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(05/07/2011) This appears in good shape.

“1953 Jeep CJ3B High Hood. All new on a nice body and frame. Rebuilt motor and trans, new springs, shackles, brakes, brake lines and park brake cables. New fuel tank and lines, wiring, windshield and all rubber seals. All new steering. Runs down the road at 55. New seats and top. If interested, please call Gil at 360-967-2273.”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/3469734711.html


 
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Clowning Around in Hawaii

• CATEGORIES: Features, MB, Old Images, Old News Articles • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This photo was at a Pacific History site, though it isn’t clear to me whose site this actually is.  The picture was part of a Honolulu Star-Bulletin newspaper and likely was taken in 1946. According to the caption, “Seems someone wrote in and complained that the newspaper photographer’s Jeep looked “like it belonged in a circus,” so when the circus actually came to town, the photographer obliged. Note the chrome wheels, bumper and grill on this surplus GPW, and the fabric-wrapped steering wheel. I’d be willing to bet the body isn’t olive-drab any more. Suggestions? I’m guessing bright blue.”

http://www.pacifichistory.net/public_html/NEWSFILE/NEWSDEC2002.HTML

 
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More Clowning Around

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On January 7, 1953, Ringling Circus clown Paul Jerome posed for photographer Joseph Janny Steinmetz.  The reason for shooting a clown in a jeep on the beach is unknown; however, Steinmetz lived in Sarasota, FL, so maybe the location was convenient.  Both photos are from the State Archives of Florida.

Note the jeep has both bowholders and possibly a spare tire carrier on the driver’s side.

http://floridamemory.com/items/show/254325?cid=49&pc=Joseph%20Janney%20Steinmetz%20Collection

http://floridamemory.com/items/show/254326?cid=49&pc=Joseph%20Janney%20Steinmetz%20Collection

 
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Walter P. Chrysler Museum Closing (and Sold)

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A couple days ago I was adding the WPC Museum to my list of places to visit on our upcoming trip to the East Coast next May/June (official announcement in January).  But, then I learned the museum was closing at the end of this year.

However, John forwarded this link indicating the museum has been sold to the Chrysler Group LLC. So, the 67 vehicles won’t be split up just yet.  Unfortunately, the exhibits will only be open on special occasions.  And, despite how ‘special’ my wife thinks I am, I don’t think I’m special enough that they’ll open that for me.

Walter P. Chrysler Museum part 1 – YouTube

Walter P. Chrysler Museum part 2 – YouTube

 
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Willys Coatrack on eBay

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For the jeep lover who has jackets . .. only four coatracks left!

“Up for your Bidding Pleasure,Super heavy duty,14 Gauge steel plasma cut Willys Flatfender MB ARMY Jeep Coat or Key rack.Great addition to your garage/workshop/living room/kitchen or …a must have for the serious Willys Jeeper.Approx 10.75 inches wide X 8inches Tall,Five hooks are 1.75 inches on center,Bic Pen not included! painted olive drab with double sided tape on back for easy smooth surface attachment .”

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1958 Willys-Overland Export Corp Ad in Spanish

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Here’s a neat ad from the Willys Export Corporation.

 
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1948 CJ-2A Silver Springs, MD **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2200.

This runs and drives, but appears to have some rust in the driver’s side step (or that’s just a black mark).  It might be a good price.

“After 30 years I’m finally selling my old Jeep. $2,200, OBO
1948 Willys CJ2A Runs great.
4 cylinder flat head “Go Devil” engine which was rebuilt with 0.040 over pistons.
3 speed trans
Two lever transfer case, with high/low range and two wheel/four wheel levers
Good brakes
12 volt with new 12v starter
Drive it home.
Snow plow is not included but is available for an extra $400″