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This looks good on the outside (though the tailgate appears a little odd). The cab needs some work and wiring.
“54 Willys 4×4 Truck
283 Chevy eng, Edelbrock carb
Original 3spd trans with extra overdrive
New wire harness
$4,300 obo
(530) 318-5689”
http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/3162745570.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,900
Glenn notes that this appears to have a DJ-3A body.
“OBO.
Jeep — Flat Fender Willys.
Almost new everything
Dana 60 rear end; Open knuckle 30 front, Both rebuilt by WFO
New seats, tilt wheel.
Rebuilt 289 with an RV Cam
Very Fast!!!!!!
Complete Rhinoline”
No pics provided. It needs bodywork and has a SOA.
“i have a 1946 willys cj2a for sale. It has the original 134 L block. runs good just rebuilt the carb. New fuel pump and fuel lines, new brakes all the way around, repacked wheel bearings, new brake cylinders, new brake lines in front, new tail lights, new shackles, new floor boards, new engine wiring, new windsheild, new tie rod ends, have original wheels for it. Body work done on drivers side, the cowl, and the fenders, primed with feather fill 2k primer, the passenger side still needs the body work done to it. Right now it has a spring over axel lift on it, it can be taken off i havnt welded anything in solid yet. can send pictures my phone wont let me load them. Call 208-582-2OO7. Getting married and ran out of time. Need to sell $2950 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
“I have a nice 1959 Jeep truck for sale. I have done some updates over the years. Updates include relined gas tank, brakes, hoses, belt, plugs, tires, tow bar, paint, etc. I had it painted back to original as best as I could.
It still needs a parking brake cable and a vent window is cracked. It has low mileage and was a barn find when I bought it. It was all original and had only surface rust. It is what attracted me to it. It has the strong six super hurricane engine and does not smoke. It runs strong and the clutch is good. I was told it is a rare 1 ton model. I have a clear Texas title. The only reason I would sell it is I have a CJ-2A also and do not need two Jeeps. I think it is better than a new Razor, mule or any other ATV since it is in another class for the money. I have a bus bench seat for additional riders in the bed. Please call for a showing or test drive.”
This auction will soon be over.
“For auction is NOS jeep rear PTO drum drive for a CJ2A, CJ3A, CJ3B, CJ5 in unused condition complete with small cloth bag containing (4) mounting bolts. This I believe is the early version with the pressed paper drum, NOT the metal type. This item is very heavy (48 lbs) packaged, box measures 16″long, 10″ high, 10″ wide.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: Still Available
(03/16/2012) This looks in pretty good shape.
“I have this great old Hardtop from an early low-hood willys CJ/ MB. Doors, Windshield, and top all in good condition, but will need restoration. Some glass is broken, but easy to replace as it is flat. I had it on my 47 CJ-2A, but have decided to go w/ a soft top only from now on. I never use my Jeep in the winter! This is an insulated top. Check out the pics, and give me a call. I will answer any questions I can. I will consider trades…bikes, guns, tools, guy stuff. (509)876-2354.”
http://kpr.craigslist.org/pts/3127446495.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
(07/27/2012) Runs and drives, but could use a makeover.
“i am selling a 1949 willys cj2a. it has a 134 huricane engine 4cyl. the jeep runs and drives good both four low and high wheel drive work. the jeep has14260 miles . needs some work on the brakes and some cosmedic as well. will make a great off road project or intown earns rig and i am open to offers on the price. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000
(08/04/2012) Looks like it will need some work.
“Hard to find !!!! Now all the Ford owners that would like a Jeep can have both!!! Tub, fenders, hood, grill, head light mounts are all in very good condition!!
(2) Willys tailgates are included!
What you see is what I have!!!
I will not part out!
Asking $1000.00”
UPDATE: Still Available
(07/10/2012) The title of this ad reads “1952 CJ-2A Army Brat Jeep”. I’m not sure what model this “COMPLETELY RESTORED” jeep yearns to be, but at the very least I would expect a working parking brake in a completely restored CJ-2A or CJ-3A.
“COMPLETELY RESTORED 1952 CJ2A – due to Windshield Frame; 12 Volt System; Leather Seats; Gloss OD Paint like the Officers Used; 16″ Wheels; 50 Claiber Ammo Box for Console; 5 Gallon Jerry Can Mounted on Back; Authentic Fire Extinguisher; British Made Siren; Custom Made Canvas Top w/Plastic Rear Window; Military Axe Mounted on Side; Rubber Faced Side Steps; All 4WD Accessories work, in High & Low Range; 2 and 4 Wheel Drive. Also a new unpacked All Weather Cover for the Jeep.”
http://amarillo.craigslist.org/cto/3128822063.html
One more note about Craigslist ..
I’ve just reviewed the new Terms of Use (TOU) from Craigslist. One section is particularly interesting. It seems that general search engines (how does one define that?) and noncommercial public archives are entitled access to Craigslist without written agreements.
“As a limited exception, general purpose Internet search engines and noncommercial public archives will be entitled to access craigslist without individual written agreements executed with CL that specifically authorize an exception to this prohibition* if, in all cases and individual instances: (a) they provide a direct hyperlink to the relevant craigslist website, service, forum or content;”
*The prohibition I highlight is the prohibition of copying, aggregation, or derivative use of CL content.
Given that eWillys is intended to be a public archive of vintage jeep information with free access to all users, I feel this statement suggests that the threat of Craigslist serving me with a cease and desist order seems small at this point. Frankly, I think they will be too busy dealing with their present lawsuits.
The bigger deal with the TOU change is the ownership clause:
Now,under the current TOU, when posting any content to Craigslist you grant Craigslist an exclusive license (they removed ‘non-exclusive),
“You also expressly grant and assign to CL all rights and causes of action to prohibit and enforce against any unauthorized copying, performance, display, distribution, use or exploitation of, or creation of derivative works from, any content that you post (including but not limited to any unauthorized downloading, extraction, harvesting, collection or aggregation of content that you post).”
This means they own an exclusive right to the content you post. The implications of this are that if you add a company logo to a post, then theoretically a company could not use that logo in any other fashion without Craigslist’s consent; if you post a picture, you cannot repost that picture on another website without Craigslist’s consent; and it means, theoretically, you can not copy the text you post on Craigslist for an ad on eBay, your local newspaper, or for any other use without Craigslist’s consent. Of course, Craigslist won’t enforce this right with 99% of users. But, what if someone got control of Craigslist who had questionable motives OR Google or other websites added similar TOUs?
Will their TOU stand up in court? The general consensus is NO. Why? As Plagarismtoday points out, “The reason is that, under U.S. copyright law, the transfer of a copyright or exclusive rights to a work require a written contract (PDF). This is not true for non-exclusive agreements.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(06/24/2012) This hasn’t been started in ten years, but looks pretty solid.
“1947 Willys Jeep, CJ2A. Four wheel drive, high and low range, 4 speed transmission. Has original flat four jeep motor. Stored in barn, hasn’t been started for 10 years. Mostly original antique. Has an aluminum hard top on it currently, included. (Soft doors in picture have never been attached, came from different Jeep.) Clear title in hand. A rare find to see one that hasn’t been heavily modified. Come take a look! (541) 889-0451. Please leave a message if no answer, and feel free to email with any questions”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/3139847625.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3700.
(07/24/2012) This includes a rolling chassis, 2 PTO winches, and more.
“I have a 1949 Jeep that is in need of someone that likes to work on vehicles. It will come with all parts to put this one back together and get it running plus it will come with a 1950 willys jeep frame, axels and motor. So if you are a jeep enthusiast I have a great jeep for you. Plus it will come with 2 PTO winches and lots of extra parts. If interested please call 922-8988”
http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/3158787781.html
UPDATE: There seems to be some debate in the websphere about whether Craigslist asked Google to stop indexing its pages as reported earlier. Moreover, this article suggests that Craiglist’s position vis-a-vis padmapper is very weak. http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/08/craigslist-reportedly-blocks-search-engines-to-kill-competitors/
I wondered Monday morning why there were so few updates on Craigers and Searchtempest. Well, now I understand why. The following was posted on Craiggers Monday Night:
“At approximately noon on Sunday August 5th, Craigslist instructed all general search engines to stop indexing CL postings — effectively blocking 3taps and other 3rd party use of that data from these public domain sources. We are sorry that CL has chosen this course of action and are exploring options to restore service but may be down for an extended period of time unless we or CL change practices.”
As my father often says, “this is a problem.”
Even worse, Craigslist has sued padmapper and 3taps, while also changing the posting license. According to this article, “Essentially, the new terms allow Craigslist to pursue anyone caught posting (or hosting) an ad already displayed among its classifieds elsewhere on the web. Under copyright law, the company cannot claim ownership of core “facts” within each ad — things like an item’s price, the location of an apartment, and other basic information can be freely duplicated. What Craigslist can say it holds copyright over is the posting as a whole including description, photos, and other information.”
So, I will spend Tuesday with my kids and figure out what changes I need to make starting wednesday.
You can learn even more about this problem here: http://www.bendbulletin.com/article/20120805/NEWS0107/208050321/
UPDATE: Was $3495. **SOLD**
Matt spotted this one. No description.
“Jeep 6×6 runs good”
Rare Husky brochure.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
“Myers Half Cab in excellent condition with no dings or dents. It has been wet sanded and is ready for paint or polishing. It came off of a CJ3b, but should fit some earlier models as well. Asking $350.00”
Just a few updates today. Part of the reason is that we are heading back to Pasco today. The other reason is that there just aren’t very many old flatfenders for sale at the moment. I guess everyone is enjoying the heat wave?
We got a chance to drive biscuit in the pasture a few days ago, but didn’t get any pics. Kasia took her turn at doing some technical driving and did pretty well. Karson handles the jeep well. Colter still prefers to ride.
I was messing around with Biscuit yesterday, testing out my paddle tires. It turns out, rather than holding air for a day, my paddle tires only hold air for about five minutes. This is a problem.
I guess I will need some inner tubes if I want these old tires to work for longer than five minutes. That’s low on the list. But, they do look cool, though they need a bath and some paint on the rims.
UPDATE: Herbert Lanks wrote a newspaper article with the same name that was published in February of 1944. You can read it here.
Here’s a magazine article from the September 1944 issue of Popular Photography. This must have been quite the trip, as the Alaska Highway had been completed less than two years previously in November of 1942.
The magazine was on eBay, so I decided to purchase it. You can view the article at Google Books.
UPDATE: David Silberman has filled in some gaps from a story told by Jacques yesterday.
David writes, “Ira Fryer was an associate dealer, did not have a franchise. He was located at 714 Walnut Street in Reading. During the mid to late 50’s into the early 60’s he also sold Simca and Goliath cars. They knew their product, had a good service department and an excellent parts department. Mr. Fryer wore a shop coat while at work, something you don’t see now.
His son, Robert, also worked there. They had a 1940 Willys pickup and a 3-wheel Harley Davidson for the parts/service department. They went out when Hettinger Brothers got the franchise. The building was torn down to make way for a parking garage.
I seem to remember that he also sold Renault Dauphine at the time. It was an old fashioned garage, showroom in front, passage to the rear along side of the showroom. Mack, the parts guy, rode a motorcycle.
Hettinger Brothers got the franchise and Mr. Fryer disappeared from the scene when the building was torn down to make room for a parking garage. I think that was in 1965.
Hettinger Brothers didn’t last long as the Jeep dealer, as they had the Chrysler/Plymouth dealership and didn’t push the Jeep line. J.F. Kohler ended up with the dealership in 1963, and had it until the Renault fiasco of the early 80’s, at which time many of the dealers turned in their franchises due to the actions of the company.
An interesting side note on Hettinger Brothers. They had the Chrysler/Plymouth dealership for many years, and when the building was demolished they didn’t even take the time to remove the old parts inventory from the basement.”
This is an unusual photo that shows MP jeeps parked in Oberammergau, Germany.
“1948 photo US Military M.P. Willys jeeps in Oberammergau Germany along with other Trucks The Photo has been handled a lot threw out the years but will still look great in a frame.”
Jacques emailed me yesterday with a digital copy from a color slide of a 1946 CJ-2A.
He writes, “I was raised in Reading PA but have been living in Australia for the last 37 years. Attached is a colour slide I scanned of my Dads 1946 CJ2A when very new. He bought it 1n 1947 as a demo model from a dealer in Reading who gave rides in it at the airport, now Spaatz Field to promote sales.
It was Harvest Tan with Harvard Red wheels. He had it until 1962 when he traded it for a new IH Travelall 4 x 4. Believe a mechanic at the IH dealership bought it.
Seem to remember the Jeep dealership in Reading was named Ira J Freyer. Wonder if it still exists?
Forgot to mention Dad so loved the military jeeps he used in New Guinea in the Signal Corps in WW2 that was the reason he bought a “new” CJ2A after the war.”
Bill spotted this unusual CJ-2A windshield the other day. He noted the welds look professional and as stock as other windshields he’s seen. Anyone seen anything like this one?
He writes, “It didn’t appear homemade and I didn’t see any welds or cuts that don’t look factory. I did roll it back and looked at the sheet metal on the front – it was neatly rolled and spot welded – very factory-like.”
This Warn brochure from 1955 highlights the differences between automatic and semi-automatic hubs. I didn’t know there were such things as the automatic hub.
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed on eBay.
“Here is a classic that I hate to part with but its time to spend some quality time traveling. Since the restoration product this truck has had very little mileage ,Usually trailered to events or driven to local events / Parades less than 600 miles . WARNING this truck WILL TURN HEADS !!! . As you can see the truck has been gone thru from top to bottom The Super Hurricane 6cyl has been completly rebuilt full rebuild kit , New Everything on Engine , Front and Rear axles were serviced and all bearings and bushings replaced . Complete Brake system , Master cyl, Drums , Pads , Rubber brake lines and all hard lines replaced from master cyl , Shocks , New tires and rims , Deep cycle Battery ,Truck has been converted to 12 volt system, All Glass and seals were replaced , complete interior and headliner done in Dark brown and tan , Heater core and fan replaced ,Truck has all original metal body pannels and fenders. Stripped all original metal body pannels and painted Yellow , Pinstriping and lettering to highlight the vehicle , Rear lights are LED ,Truck bed was Linex lined , Operational winch with remote control , spare tire cover matching interior , Spare tire matches rims and tires on truck .
The only thing that I can think of that needs replacing is the wiper motor about $100 to replace never drove vehicle in rain so was not worried about it . Front differential cover leaks chrome covers good luck trying to get these to seal nothing major . Im sure I left out something if you have any questions please ask.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
The head is off. This does look like a good restoration candidate.
“Willys Jeep 1951 CJ3A. Needs to be restored. Cylinder head off and present. Great body, frame, windshield and seats. Little to no rust on under body. After market extended back bed, easy to remove but a rare find. Restored jeeps like this sell for 6000.00 and up.
2500.00”
