Here’s a photograph from a December 1941 issue of Mechanix Magazine that shows a Ford GP participating in war games at the dawn of the US’s official entry into WWII.
Tim’s Hill Climb at the Monroe Adventure Park
Steve forwarded this video of Tim’s jeep Priority running the Hill Climb at the Adventure Park in Monroe, Washington. I don’t know anything about the Park, but here’s a link to the website. Here’s an article about the “Prison Break” event. Here’s the Facebook page.
Priority is powered by an aluminum V-8 followed by a Ford Top-loader four speed that used to be in my father’s jeep. It’s got a Parkette fiberglass body with a Bobcat hood. He runs an independent suspension that has been updated since I last saw the jeep, so I’m looking forward to my next climb underneath it.
1955 Meyer Offset Angledozer Brochure on eBay
1946 CJ-2A Santa Barbara, CA No Price
This looks very nice, but isn’t entirely original.
“Vehicle Information
Beautiful restoration of this original Jeep CJ2A. Comes with complete soft top and side doors, all original engine and transmission, converted to 12 volt electrical system. Manual trans 4×4 Milpas Motors Auto Gallery Inc. is located at 725 N. Milpas Street in Beautiful Santa Barbara. Please call or email us to check the availability of this vehicle. We accept all trades and your consignment is always welcome!”
http://ucar.freemypandacar.com/cars/CA/SantaBarbara/1946/Willys/CJ2A/2Dr/35966520.html
1953 CJ-3A Osseo, WI **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **Status Unknown**
This has a rear PTO and a solid appearing floor.
“1953 CJ-3A Farm Jeep, This jeep runs and drives. New carb, brake pads, wheel cylinders and clutch in 2007. Rear PTO works. Engine burns oil. Current 6 volt electrical system is not charging. The tub has been patched and is rusty. Seats are not correct. Taillights are not correct. I have used this jeep on our farm since 2006. I just have to many jeeps and this one needs to find a new home. The jeep will be sold with BILL OF SALE ONLY.”
1958 CJ-6 Ulvade, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: Was $5000. **SOLD**
This is an unusual CJ-6.
“standard transmission, 4 wheel drive. oil changed in transmission and motor, also has new spark plugs, inside is rhino lined. is classified as a cj6 has clean title and has been licensed before”
1946 CJ-2A Colorado Springs, CO Call for Price
This looks solid.
“Street Smart Auto Brokers is very pleased to bring you a very rare and popular 1946 Willy’s Jeep that has been completely restored.
We sent this to our Jeep mechanics to do the full inspection and they said this Willy’s rides and looks like its been done right. The steering is tight and it just drives solid.
Some of the outstanding features of this rig are…
12 Volt conversion
Alternator & dual batteries
Reflex shocks
Warn HS 9500i Winch
Superwinch Hubs
Great tires
Sun Pro gauges – all functioning
Excellent seats
We don’t have any restoration history on it and that is why we asked our mechanics to go through it with a fine tooth comb.
The Willy’s is not on our lot, so please call Frank, Josh, Rory or Loren at 719-434-8443 to set up an appointment to see the Jeep.”
1952 M-38A1 Haslett, MI GSA Auction
Buz spotted this one.
“Bidders wanting the Title, SF97, issued in their business/company name MUST register as a company. No changes will be made after award. We have recently learned that some Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice owned vehicles may have a Confidential Hold on them. We are working with these agencies to ensure any Confidential Holds are removed prior to sales. During this transition, if you’d like additional information, contact the Sales Contracting Officer listed below.
Year: 1952
Make: Willys
Model: M38a1
Vin: 23956XXXXXXXXX
Mileage: 16971
1952 WILLYS M38A1 TRUCK UTILITY, 4X4, 4 CYL GAS, MT, MS, MB. MILEAGE IS ESTIMATED. REPAIRS MAY BE REQUIRED. PARTS MAY BE MISSING. DEFICIENCIES, WHEN KNOWN, HAVE BEEN INDICATED IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIPTION. HOWEVER, ABSENCE OF ANY INDICATED DEFICIENCIES DOES NOT MEAN THAT NONE EXISTS.”
http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucalsrh/ (click on the link and do a search for Willys)
1947 CJ-2A Lakewood, WA & Trailer for $1800
This looks like a great price with most of the value in the trailer. The grille looks like it is stainless, too.
“’47 CJ2A project. 225 Buick V-6, twin stick transfer case, warn hubs, stainless front fenders, chrome grill, early mustang taillights. Needs a coil, tires and wheels, fuel tank installed, and brakes fixed. I don’t know anything about the condition of the motor ( I got the jeep as is in a trade ). Trailer is a flatbed tandem axle with a 21′ by 6′ deck. will fit 2 jeeps nose to nose. Trailer will need a new 2 5/16″ coupler (it does function as is) and work on the left side taillights. I have titles for the trailer and notorized affidavit in lieu of title for the willys. $1800 for both or sell seperate if the jeep goes first. text or call (253) 534-six0six8”
1962 M-38A1 Traverse City, MI **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“Here is a classic piece of military history. This 62 Willy’s M38A1 will really turn heads.
Drive Train Works Good
Newer Military Tires
Overall Condition 8 out of 10
I bought it at an auction and drove it back to my shop. I have very little history with it
The only thing I can see that it needs is a headlight dimmer switch”
1944 MB Weymouth, MA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This has no title and needs work.
“elling this vehicle as parts. There is no title with this vehicle, I chose “salvage” because it was a required field. THE JEEP HAS NO TITLE. It was used for years off road as a plow and not registered or titled . Serial # 360409, 8/10/44. The engine is newer and from a civilian Jeep, the transmission and transfer case are original MB. The engine smokes and will need to be rebuilt if used. The engine ran long enough to determine that it will shift through the gears and not overheat. Steering is OK and the brakes are poor at best. Now for the good part: The body is almost rot free, floors, and tool box bottoms are solid. The body does have bondo and extra holes but overall an excellent candidate for restoration. The front frame horns have had a plow frame welded to them but are in amazing shape and can be brought back with carefull metal removal. 3 combat rims are included. Milage is listed as 99,999 but I have no idea of actual milage. Buyer is responsible for transportation, but we will assist with loading if needed.”
1946 CJ-2A Groveland, FL $3000
This has some big tires.
“Flat Head 4 Cyl.
90% Orginal
Runs good
Tran Good
513 Gears
Needs Brakes On All Wheels
ONE OWNER”
1954 Truck Houston, TX $1200
This looks like a good project or parts truck.
“Collector 1954 Jeep Willys Truck for sale. Extra Parts, complete car, needs owner!”
1946 VEC? CJ-2A West Richland, Wa **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Was $6500. Status Unknown.
(01/16/2012) This has three data plates and is a column shift.
“1946 Willys-Overland CJ2A, 4 cyl, 3 on the tree transmission, original condition vehicle, runs and drives great, very clean, new water pump, new exhaust manifold (not installed yet). $6500 obo, Serious Inquirys Only! ”
Year? CJ-2A Bryan, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1290
It runs.
“Jeep for sale…. has new 350 v8 runs great… some rust and needs someone who wants to fix’r up…. firm price so cash only no trades”
Year? GPW Easton, MA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
(05/29/2012) Except for the chunk out of the fender well, the body looks solid.
“Ford GPW project for parts or restoration.
Engine and transmission have been replaced by a small block ford with t90 trans
engine not running but turns over.
sheet metal on body is in decent condition.
rear body panel in good shape front of rear fenders have been cut out,sections from another body are there to replace.
best to come and look over.
$1500 with small block and trans.
$1200 and I will remove motor and trans.
no e-mails please”
1947 CJ-2A Saline, Mi $12,000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,000
(01/15/2012) This deserves a closer look.
“1947 Willys Overland CJ2A, mint condition, complete restoration from ground up, garaged kept
734-395-2337 8:00 am – 5:00pm please”
1957 CJ-5 Hesperia, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: This is back on eBay
(08/15/2012) Here’s an unusual CJ-5. It appears to have been modified by the same people/person who created these other modified jeeps, an observation I’m basing on the top. Given the jeep is from Hesperia, there’s a very good change it is the same group. Note that the jeep was stored for more than three decades.
“Here’s my 1957 jeep, it was stored from around the late 70’s till 2010, still has the original california black plate, runs and drives great!!
paint, interior, and engine change where done around 1960, was owned and customized by a california car customizer in the fresno area
engine is a all stock 1960 283, has the original 4bbl carb, power pack heads, generator with power steering drive, runs perfect, very nicely installed, looks factory
Good Food, X-Rays, Jeeps and a Camel
We were hunting jeeps, as we do anytime we are traveling in the car, when I heard Ann shout, “That’s a camel . . . NO, that’ s horse . . . No, that’s a Camel.”
Those weren’t words I expected to hear as we drove into the small town of Waitsburg, Washington, just a short drive north from Walla Walla. But, sure enough, there amongst two cows was a Camel eating some feed. It’s just strange the things you can find when you start looking.
Modern Mechanix Tests the Jeepster and Station Wagon
In the January 1950 Issue, Modern Mechanix took the Jeepster and Station Wagon for test drives. Below is page 1. You can see all the pages at the Modern Mechanix Blog. In summary, the review isn’t all that flattering.
http://blog.modernmechanix.com/mi-tests-the-willys-jeepster-and-station-wagon/
1947 CJ-2A Drumright, OK $6750
This looks solid. The top isn’t attached, which is why it doesn’t look quite correct.
“UP FOR SALE IS A STRONG RUNNING 47 WILLYS IT HAS A LATE 1961 CORVETTE 283 WITH DOUBLE HUMP HEADS BLOCK CASTING # (3789935) AND 4 SPEED TRANS, 4 WHEEL DRIVE WORKS PERFECT. DRIVES STRIGHT AND STOPS STRIGHT, NICE WHEELS GOOD TIRES. NEW CARB , NEW DUAL EXHAUST SOUNDS AND RUNS VERY STRONG. BODY IS IN GOOD SHAPE. TOP IS JUST LAYED ON NOT BUTTONED DOWN CALL 918-640-2184”
1953 CJ-3B North Bend, OR **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
“1953 CJ-3A Willy’s Jeep – Rare High Hood!!! 1966 289 Mustang motor. New leaf springs, wheel cylinders, brakes. All original except motor, runs great. Two year old top and doors, ready for hunting or play.”
Jeep Junkyard in Djibouti
It sure looks like there are some parts worth saving. This was taken in The Republic of Djibouti, Africa, and posted on Flickr. After some searching, I discovered these are probably Hotchkiss (see m201 website).
1947 CJ-2A Kingman, AZ **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500
This looks in good condition.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A
Very good condition
BEST top in good condition
1998 4.3 v-6 vortex chevy motor
+ – 18 trans
original drive line components
new drive shafts front & rear
Nice overdrive unit, can drive 60 — 65 or super slow low
All gauges work
Heavy duty winch on front
Jeep has a heater for comfort
New brakes off of a Wrangler
Rear spare tire holder
Has turn signals
Tilt windshield
Complete roll bar inside
(5) 31 x 10-50-15 tires
(5) All American Racing aluminum wheels
New starter
All lights work
Chrome headers
Round tube style rear bumper
Fender side flares in rear
Rancho shocks & steering stabilizers”
1946 CJ-2A Waterford, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE; **SOLD** Was $2800.
(03/01/2012) This appears solid.
“A 1946 Willy Jeep CJ2, with lots of extras!
1. Quiet running stock, 4 cylinder
2. All 12 volt sys.
3. Brake, tail lights, turn signals intact
4. WMID shield wipers
5. 8000 lb Warn wrench w/ remote
6. Tow bar
7. Best top w/doors
8. Full roll cage
9. Warn overdrive
10. Front locking hubs
11. Rubicon rack w/gas
12. Gas can holders
13. Good tires
14. Good seats F/R
15. Have title
16. Body in good shape.”