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It ran when parked 28 years ago . . .
“1946 Willys cj2a, ran when parked in garage 28 years ago. Currently does not start. Has split window assembly minus glass and factory roll cage. Floor shifted manual. Tires don’t hold air, body rust. Great project. Looking for title.”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/3214343717.html
UPDATE: *SOLD** Was on eBay
Registered as a 1951, this looks mostly MB to me.
“1940’s Willy’s MB 4X4.Runs/Drives.4×4 works/hi-low.3spd t-90 trans,t-18 transfer case 4cyl L-head eng.Jeep has new tires and spare with steel wheels.It has windshield wipers,M-38 windshield,good glass,stereo,heater,all gauges work,horn,air shocks on rear with compressor and controls/gauge on dash,seat belts up front,fuel cell mounted underneath in rear with electric fuel pump,fuel gauge,roll bar,good seats front and rear,Bestop brand soft top and doors-no top bows,carpeted interior,turn signals,head/tail lights,hi/low beams.Warn locking hubs.Jeep has no rust on body except on foot rests of front fenders.Both rear storage areas have lids and are solid inside.Someone has done previous body work on body with bondo on rear corners and hood where a hole looks to have been cut out and patched on hood.Body is not rusted thru but old bondo is cracking on rear corner on driver side.Inside of rear fenders have been cut out and boxed in so the seats can go further back.Trans cover area has been patched with 2a cover and sheet metal where someone cut the cover area up to get at trans or whatever reason.Engine has an alternator and 12v system.Jeep has new clutch,pressure plate,t.o bearing,fork,rod,97 tooth flywheel and electric starter.Comes with matching blue heavy duty tow bar.I only towed it once about 20 miles with drive shafts removed.Custom front and rear bumpers with rear tow hitch.Feel free to ask questions or come check it out before you bid.Jeep has a title and was registered as a 1951 by prev owner.Cover over trans hump is a rubber pad that goes under the carpet in pics.Nice MB ready to play or cruise around in.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8900
It looks like this was a pretty complete rebuild, though it isn’t quite 100% stock.
“1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep
SN 138861
Full mechanical restoration with good body. Clear Kansas title. Matching serial numbers body and frame. Original Go-Devil 4 cylinder engine professionally restored. New: Electric ignition and coil, water pump and oil pump. Solex carburetor. Oil bath air filter. Original 3 speed transmission and 4 X 4 transfer case professionally restored. New exhaust system. New springs and shocks. Complete frame off restoration with new production OEM parts. Everything checked, bearings and seals replaced. New brakes, brake lines and master cylinder. New fuel tank, fuel lines and fuel transmitter. All new wiring. New driver and passenger seat cushions and covers. New bikini top custom made to fit role bar.
Driven 800 miles since complete restoration and works great! The body is in very good condition and very useable as is. The floors are rusted in the typical locations and ready for body restoration if desired.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This needs assembly (drivetrain removed) and some work.
“This is a rare cab-over style Forward Control Jeep with a 2.3 liter F-head 4-cylinder engine, 3-speed T-90 manual transmission, and two-speed T-18 transfer case. I have a clear Texas title in my name. These unusual trucks draw a lot of attention.
The engine and transfer case have seen no use since being rebuilt and they are out of the vehicle, along with the gearbox (in other words, the truck is not drivable as is). Radiator is rebuilt. This truck was sold new in the Phoenix, AZ area and remained there with the original owner’s family (they owned the Jeep dealership) until I brought it to central Texas nearly six years ago, so body corrosion is minimal. Brakes are rebuilt with no miles on them. All window glass is good. Comes with new hoses, wiring harness, clutch, pressure plate, brakes, an alternator with conversion kit brackets, and the following extra items: a pair of doors in good condition, rear window glass, a bare cylinder head, an extra disassembled 3-speed gear box, vacuum brake servo, extra rebuilt generators, an extra starter motor, and various extra pieces of trim and small mechanical items. (more info on eBay)”
Will junk Monday if no one wants it. No pics provided.
“have a 1946 willys jeep for sale-has motor and trans-REALLY ROUGH!-have clear title- if no sale, will junk monday 400. 330-628-2903”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This looks complete enough from the front that it might be a decent candidate for a restoration.
“I Have decided to part with my 1953 Willy’s M38-A1 Jeep…Not running…I have two 4 cly engines…a buick v-6 and some other parts.that i will sell for mor money..it has a rare alloy hard top…just call and i’ll tell ya what i know?..thanks.1500 firm.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000
(06/30/2012) Here’s a nicely restored former Forest Service CJ-6.
“1974 Jeep Cj6 with 304V8
This Jeep is a barn find that I picked up when I lived in GA a few years ago. This CJ6 is a former US Forest Service vehicle so it is a rare survivor. The jeep sat in a barn for over 20 years and I repaired alot of things to get her on the road. All of the parts that I used were stock or NOS when I could get them. The only items that are not stock is the 2.5 inch lift springs and the 33×9.5 BFG All Terrains.
I have spare engine, axles, and many other parts that will go with the Jeep. This is prime canadate for someone to own a piece of history that will only go up in value.
email me with questions or for more photos”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
(06/25/2012) This looks like a solid truck.
“1954 Willys Jeep Truck 4X4 Frame off restoration, V-8 Conversion to 283 SBC from ’65 impala. Lots of extra parts: paint, glass, carbs, engine, axles, transfer case, brake parts, axle parts, electrical parts. Parts truck (no title/junk) included. Very Nice.”
From http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/07/bizarre-stuff.html comes this rare fleetvan photo from 1974. It shows Ron Elizada in front of a 1962 FJ-3 Fleet Van.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
This chewing gum card picturing a crazy hopped up Jeepster was part of the 1980 Topps Chewing Gum Weird Willys Sicker #24: CREEP IN A JEEP.
I’m taking a day off, so just a few updates this morning.
I found this quiz from a sales training meeting from 1951. The quiz is available on eBay if you want to purchase it. I had planned to create an interactive quiz, but for some reason my theme isn’t cooperating with any of the quiz templates. Of course, I was disappointed, because I planned to have music, flashing lights, amazing colors, audio tracks, balloons, spaceships, prizes, and so much more . . . Instead, just use pencil and paper and imagine everything else . . . And thanks to Colin for organizing the answers for me!!
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1. There are ……….. different Willys chassis.
(1) 2
(2) 5
(3) 6
(4) 8
2. In the Jeepster, the basic rugged frame is made …………………… to compensate for the open-type body.
(1) more flexible
(2) stronger
(3) more streamlined
3. Planadyne suspension provides a comfortable, big-car ride without ……………………..
(1) shock absorbers
(2) unsprung weight
(3) excessive weight and long wheelbase
4. Hotchkiss drive uses the car’s ……………………………… to transmit the push of the drive wheels to the total car.
(1) drive line
(2) rear springs
(3) torque tube
5. A measure of long clutch-life is ……………………, and on this basis, Willys clutches are outstanding.
(1) frictional area per horse-power handled
(2) horsepower per cubic inch of piston displacement
(3) area of clutch throwout bearing surface
6. The Hurricane engine’s ………………….. is in the cylinder head, resulting in better control of the temperature of the air-fuel mixture
(1) intake manifold
(2) carburetor
(3) exhaust manifold
7. The F-head design of the Hurricane engine permits ………………..
(1) a larger intake valve
(2) a smaller exhaust valve
(3) location of the exhaust valve in the cylinder head
8. The Hurricane engine has the high compression ratio of ………………… yet premium priced gasoline is not required.
(1) 7.2 to 1
(2) 7.4 to 1
(3) 7.8 to 1
9. In the Hurricane engine the arrangement of intake and exhaust valves is ………………..
(1) both in the cylinder head.
(2) both in the block.
(3) intake valve in head, exhaust valve in block.
10. On the basis of horse-power per cubic inch of piston displacement, the Hurricane engine is the ………………….full-sized American-built automobile engine.
(1) lightest-weight
(2) most efficient
(3) highest compression
11. All of the Willy chassis are designed and built …………….
(1) identical in construction.
(2) to do their particular transportation jobs.
(3) with excess weight to get comfort.
12. The Willys ………………… is universally recognized as the most dependable 4-cylinder, L-head engine in the history of American motor cars.
(1) Hurricane engine
(2) Lightning engine
(3) ‘Jeep’ “Go-Devil” Engine
Click here for the page of answers ===============>
I spotted this picture on Flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13476480@N07/5122433858/sizes/o/in/photostream/
This is listed as a Willys Overland Document, but appears to come from the Studebaker Management Institute. Either way, it’s a pretty interesting read. The document has 8 pages total.
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: I didn’t have the link quite right on this video, so I wanted to update it in case anyone missed it.
Roberto spotted this video compilation. The poster of the video describes it as “8mm film by my Grandfather; around 1964-1968. These trips were in the western central Sierra Nevada Mountains.”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **Status Unknown**
This sure looks good.
“THIS IS A NUMBERS MATCHING 1957 WILLYS JEEP… FORWARD CONTROL… FC 150… 4WD… 2-DOOR PICKUP… 2.2 Liter (75 hp) Hurricane (F4-134) F-head INLINE 4 CYLINDER ENGINE… 3-speed Borg-Warner (T-90A) MANUAL TRANSMISSION…
EXTERIOR COLOR IS PRESIDENT RED AND GLACIER WHITE… INTERIOR COLOR / TRIM IS BLACK VINYL…”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“Thank you for lookin at our auction, we have here a BEAUTIFUL 1961 WILLYS WAGON !!! The colors of this beauty really make all the difference on this old gem. Inside and out she still looks magnificent ! You really couldn’t ask for a nicer truck. Now here are some of the details : 6 cylinder
4wd with locking warn hubs
3sp with OD
14,000 ORIGINAL MILES
Restored from a COMPLETLY rust free vehicle
This is your oppurtunity to own a beautiful willys
As you will see the pictures really speak for themselves
Definitly has to be one of the nicest ANYWHERE !!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s a very nice M-38.
“In the mid nineties I did a complete body off frame restoration of this M38 over a period of 4 years spending hundreds of hours. Every part was sandblasted and refurbished with NOS and new parts used where needed to restore to original.Included is a full winter enclosure with doors and side curtains.Also included are copies of the TM9-1804A, TM9-8012, ORD 9 SNL G-8012 and an original copy of TM9-1804B dated 1952, also original jack, handle, lug wrench and canvas pouch. The engine was rebuild with new rod and main bearings, valves reground, new pistons and rings, all new gaskets and seals. The transmission and transfer case were disassembled and necessary parts replaced and new seals and gaskets. Same goes for front and rear axels and drive shafts. New brake cylinders, lines, mastercylinder and shoes were installed.
NOS (new old stock) parts are as follows: radiator, air filter and precleaner, tail gate, driver and passenger seat frames, front floor panel, spare tire rack gas can holder, top bow and brackets, 24 volt recep, underhood battery box, tool box door, seat springs, vacumn wipers, vehicle data plates, cold weather primer, muffler and tail pipe, waterproof light switches, shackles on front and rear bumpers and other small items.
A complete new waterproof wiring harness using original douglas connectors was added. two new 12 volt batteries have just been bought. All of the waterproof vent system was replaced
The old gas tank was replaced with a new repro and sealed on the inside.
Some of the features are: 24 volt electrical system with one 12v battery under the hood and another mounted in the cowl area. The distributor, spark plugs, starter, generator, horn, all electrical are waterproof along with the engine and drive train. The blackout light on the fender and all blackout lights are functional, new windshield glass and weatherstripping added, new welting added between body parts, new shocks front and rear.
Every effort was made to restore as original as possible. Since restoration I have only put about 20 miles on it mostly trailering to car shows. In 1996 It won the peoples choice award at the Ga MVPA rally in Helen, Ga. It has always been garaged. I have the original Tenn clear title dated 1980. Ga does not require a title on avehicle this age.”
The front frame horns look like they have some welded supports.
“1945 willys mb jeep runs and drives good but brakes are poor and idles poor. new tires. new seat cushions (not installed). needs some body work. call or email 4136243404 $5000 bo”
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/3210848823.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s a nice looking truck.
“1948 Willys ½ ton truck. 58,104 original miles. 4 cylinder 134.2 cubic inch engine. All original 4 wheel drive. All instruments work. Original interior. Runs excellent.
Here is what’s new: rebuilt carburetor; coil, battery, fuel pump, solenoid, gas tank float, fan belt, radiator hose, tail lights, headlight bulbs, plugs/wires/points and distributor cap and new paint (not original color), Atlas Desperado 31 x 10.50 R15LT tires, new Racer polished aluminum rims, new reproduction bed.
Driver’s windshield has a crack but there is a new glass that comes with the sale. The inside door openers are push button (see photo), the driver’s side is cracked but opens, the bumper needs to be re-chromed, needs a rubber shift boot, no glove compartment (comes with extra parts but isn’t worth installing”
The birds (eagles?) on the fenders cracked me up.
“Good running truck 4wd works lots of new parts 226 flat head moter t90 trans new tires 2500 cash or trade 4 truck only gets. 12 mpg I drive it 60+ miles a day fun toy. Good luck getting it stuck I’ve tryed”
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/3211349396.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700.
The CJ-7 axles might be the nicest part of this. The rims look good, too.
“1948 willys jeep. no motor or trans. upgraded with cj7 axles. 700 OBO”
UPDATE: This was supposed to be yesterday’s top post. Well, it still works today. Besides the below pics, here are some additional pics on Facebook.
Bruce and I exchanged a few emails about Elvis and jeeps. I’m still not certain how, but after a few searches for Elvis, I found myself learning more about the Tour-de-France and Jeeps. This was quite a fun search. Elvis will have to wait until later . . .
This is a restored Tour-de-France jeep that may be an MB. I found the photo below on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dprezat/3625273265/
I found the photo below on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/clairemarine/5324818051/
There are many more smaller photos here, including what I believe is an article about the jeep.
Here are some pictures from Life Magazine, that can also be seen at G503.com
Here are some related toys — From Aplimodel.com comes this model:
This website had an older model of bike jeep:
You can buy the below diorama from Amazon.com UK:
And here is a different variation of a diorama that was on eBay UK:
The CJ-3B Page also has an image with four Tour-de-France Jeeps:
http://cj3b.info/Toys/FranceToys.html
Grant is wondering if anyone recognizes this body? With the tool boxes in the wheel wells, I think it’s got a MB/GPW rear. It’s got a small part of the driver’s side windshield (just the angle part) which appears mb/gpw/cj2a ish.
This picture was original published at the earlycj5 forum:
http://www.earlycj5.net/forums/showthread.php?92775-jeep&highlight=jeep%3F
