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Only the one pic provided.
https://lexington.craigslist.org/for/d/sadieville-willys-jeep-bodies-parts/7733124900.html
“I have 2 Willys Jeep Tubs:
Tub 1 (1948) is in good shape, yellow in color. The picture is how it looked when it was on the frame $600
Tub 2 (1947) is in better shape, stretched 9″ along drivers compartment for extra leg room. It has grey primer on it. $800
I also have fenders ($75-100 set), hoods ($60 each) and grills ($50 each)
$1500 for everything”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $34,000.
(03/21/2024) This looks in good shape with a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/777750104246288
“1961 willys fc 150. Chevy 4.3 litre v6 with edelbrock 600 carb. 5000 original miles. Custom oak and walnut bed. Custom exhaust. 31×12.50×15 tires. 1 of 1197 made this year,pictures tell the story.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1950
(03/13/2023) Andy shared this sad FC. It has a rear PTO. This will be.a big project.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/ctd/d/eyota-1958-willys-jeep-cf150-4×4/7735444554.html
“NEEDS TOTAL RESTORATION REBUILD REPAIRABLE NON RUNNER
BRING YOUR TRUCK /TRAILER
1958 Willys Jeep CF 150 Cab Forward 4WD Compact Pickup
4 cyl Gas Engine 40K ?
3 Speed Manual Floor Shift Transmission
Option Rear PTO System
Right Side Box Mounted Spare Tire
Very Rare !!
Clear Title
These were Built as Utility Work Vehicles
Using CJ5 Components
I Haven’t Attempted to start Engine or Turn over yet
Leaf Springs are Broke from being moved around
Dahl Trucks 10 Miles East of Rochester MN”
Here’s an unusual build. The off-center headlights mess with me.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/concho-custom-built-rat-rod/7737127410.html
“I have a custom rat rod for sale. Asking $6,500 OBO. Would prefer cash, but open to trades; tractor, skid steer, truck, let me know what you have. The guy I got it from said it was custom built by a guy who worked as a machinist/welder at the Mines in Bagdad Arizona so he had full access to the metal shop there.
1947 Willys Tub Body
Custom Steel Frame and Tube Steel Body
Front and Rear Airbags with onboard air tank
Aircraft Aluminum Seats
Custom Front Axle with Chevy K5 Blazer Spindles
Drivetrain and all electrical parts from 1988 Ford F150
Ford 300ci Inline Six Cylinder
5 Speed Ford Manual Transmission
Ford Rear End”
We had a busy weekend. Next update will be LATE Tuesday morning, as I ran out of time Monday night to do updates.
UPDATE: Given we’ll be busy all weekend, here’s a look back at the tenth(!) anniversary of our trip through California…
It was ten years ago this week that we were visiting Dan Horenburger, viewing his collections, then tramping up to the former M*A*S*H location near Malibu, before meeting a lost Romanian woman. Wow, does time fly!
http://www.ewillys.com/2014/04/13/day-24-apr-12th-dans-fcs-and-the-scared-romanian/
Dan Horenburger and I in front of his Streamline FC Motorhome. See more pics here: http://thefcconnection.com/dan_horenberger_fc_motorhome.htm
Blaine shared this MB rebuild video by Al’s Garage. There are a few deviations from stock, but still it’s clear a lot of time was put into saving this old MB. Kudos for documenting this as getting the light and other details correct while focusing on rebuilding is a tedious task!
To view the video, you’ll need to go to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5XbCjy4nW4
Youtube has a video of the music sung by Valerie Hines and set to a montage of African American WWII service photos:
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Here’s a fascinating bit of sheet music from 1944 by Elton Box, Sonny Cox, and Lewis Ilda called “Chocolate Soldier from the USA”. It’s priced at $30. (It’s also available through abebooks for $12.74 plus shipping)
View all the information on eBay
“THIS AUCTION IS FOR A COMPLETE, RARE, ORIGINAL , USED, PIECE OF SHEET MUSIC CALLED “CHOCOLATE SOLDIER FROM THE USA”
BY ELTON BOX, SONNY COX, AND LEWIS ILDA
1944 VINTAGE
PUBLISHED BY THE IRWIN DASH MUSIC CO. LTD.
17 BERNERS ST. LONDON WI.
THE SHEET MUSIC IS IN GOOD SHAPE WITH CLEAN, CLEAR, AND LEGIBLE PAGES. VERY SLIGHT WEAR AND STAINS FROM AGE, STORAGE, AND USE.
A RARE AND ORIGINAL PIECE OF WILLYS JEEP RELATED LITERATURE”
Thanks to Joe-in-Mesa for finding these two toys and scoring them for only $20 (for both). Neither are pristine, but they will work in my collection.
This is a hard to find postcard I just picked up on eBay. There is another one still available on eBay.
Here’s an AMC themed Warn overdrive brochure that I hadn’t seen.
View all the information on eBay
“GLOSSY CATALOG INSERT 8.5 x 11
FRONT and BACK
1 PAGE INSERT
Items are described as accurately as I can, with emphasis on the flaws to avoid disappointment
~ Shelve wear from age and use is Visible
~ Scuff marks
~ Creasing VISIBLE
~ Wear/Tear on Edges/Corners
please refer to photos. Additional photos can be provided”
This is an AMC themed Warn hubs brochure. Again, not one I’ve seen.
View all the information on eBay
“GLOSSY CATALOG INSERT 8.5 x 11
FRONT and BACK
1 PAGE INSERT
Items are described as accurately as I can, with emphasis on the flaws to avoid disappointment
~ Shelve wear from age and use is Visible
~ Scuff marks
~ Creasing VISIBLE
~ Wear/Tear on Edges/Corners
please refer to photos. Additional photos can be provided”
There are two of these Jeep Parts’ postcards available on eBay. Given the FC-170 and the split window trucks and wagons, I’d say this is a 1958 or 1959 postcard.
View all the information on eBay
“Vintage Jeep Parts Advertising Brochure Big Postcard 5” x 8” in Excellent Condition see pictures. Richie Motors Cumberland Wisconsin.”
UPDATE: These are still available. Price is $100.
(12/06/2022) This may represent all the postcards in this series from what I believe is either 1948 or 1949.
View all the information on eBay
“THIS AUCTION IS FOR 10 VERY RARE,ORIGINAL EARLY WILLYS JEEP SALES & SERVICE DEALER POSTCARDS, & AN ORIGINAL WILLYS OVERLAND LUBRICATION AGREEMENT BOOKLET FOR THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT
ORIGINAL – NOT A REPRODUCTION.
40’S VINTAGE
10 DEALER SALES AND SERVICE PAPER POSTCARDS.
ALL THE BACK SIDES ARE THE SAME AS PHOTO SHOWS.
THE PHOTO’S SHOW THE 10 DIFFERENT FRONT SIDES WITH THE COLORED GRAPHICS AND ADVERTISING INFORMATION.
AS AN EXTRA ON THIS AUCTION LISTING IS AN ORIGINAL, UNUSED, WILLYS OVERLAND LUBRICATION AGREEMENT
BOOKLET FOR THE VEHICLE GLOVE BOX.”
This sheet music doesn’t show a jeep, but describes the experience of riding in one. The buy-it-now price is $25.
View all the information on eBay
“THIS AUCTION IS FOR A COMPLETE, RARE, ORIGINAL , USED, PIECE OF SHEET MUSIC CALLED “THE RHYTHM OF THE JEEP”
WORDS BY VERA BROWN AND MUSIC BY FRANK BARON
1943 VINTAGE
PRINTED IN ENGLAND BY KEITH PROWSE AND CO. LTD. LONDON-WI. 1943
THE SHEET MUSIC IS IN GOOD SHAPE WITH CLEAN, CLEAR, AND LEGIBLE PAGES. VERY SLIGHT WEAR FROM AGE, STORAGE, AND USE.
A RARE AND ORIGINAL PIECE OF WILLYS JEEP RELATED LITERATURE”
According to this thread, the words to the song are as follows:
Jeep Jeep thats’s what they call it, Just needs a G.I. to hold it,
Bounc-ing o-ver road and lane, driv-ing this tune round my brain.
Have you ev-er tried THE RHYTHM OF THE JEEP its a gal-lop and a wriggle not a creep,
You must find a lease.and-len-der, who is just a sol – id send-er but be carefull you don’t end up in a heap
When you hear a rat-tle and a little hoot Then its time for you to shake a dainty boot—-
All the book-ies will be leap-ing and the Ser-geant Ma-jor weep-ing
When they get THE RHYTHM OF THE JEEP
You bend your knees– and then you boog-ie to your partner with a Beep – Beep – Beep – Beep, You cud-dle up,
but you had bet-ter watch your drivin cause your’e tak-ing a ride in a Jeep.
Jack and Jill no long-er ling-er on a hill
Now-a -days they’re Su-sy -que-ing with a will
At the Palais you will find them with the gang all there behind them Jiv-ing to THE RHYTHM OF THE JEEP——
John spotted this solid looking CJ-3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/869489168277950/
“1951 JEEP Willy CJ3A – Runs and Drives 💯 %, From North Carolina , frame solid , really no rust at all , a few small surface spots on body, new Carburetor, new wire harness, new shocks and leaf spring in front of, have the rear but not installed comes with vehicle, new tires and wheels, new speedometer, have all paperwork for new owner, inspection was done, great Willy, don’t low ball, if serious msg me!!! Parked in doors year round!!”
TJ spotted this survivor that runs and drives. Has an F-head. It’s listed as a 1948, but the body may be CJ-3A, though it looks like the radiator attaches from underneath, so it might be a very early 3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/969711507821206/
“For sales a 1948 Willy’s. runs and drive smoke a little,clean title in hand non op,.4 cylinder 4×4 3 speed.Message me if you’re interested.”
This appears to be an MB/GPW with some 2A parts. Thanks to John for sharing.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7590670924328006
“Needs a good home with someone with the time and knowledge to put her on the road. Everyone wants to know if it runs, it does not. It has a new radiator, new gas tank and steering linkage and steering wheel. As you can see it has a military body, so the body has to be older than ‘48 and a previous owner put a tailgate on it which it wouldn’t have. It does roll.”
Looks like the wagon has some mods. No description provided. It is a 2-Day Spring Consignment Auction Friday, May 3rd & Saturday, May 4th.
https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3910720.html
Bill shared this modified CJ-3A.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/301813176157041/
“Its got a ford 260 with an overdrive The motor is not stuck, but its been sitting.”
This truck looks to be a 1950s truck. No description provided. Auction at 10 Sprouse Hollow Ln., Craigsville, Va.
Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9 a.m.
https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3905243.html
This has sat since 1972. Uncle how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/957693182217460/
“Project Sat since 1972 title in hand”
John shared this project CJ-5 with a Meyer hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/420525553898817/
“I am listing this for my sister she bought it and lost interest in it It is a 1964 Jeep MJ5 we believe the engine turns over freely haven’t started it in a little while and believe it is complete and comes with s10 seats it’s a manual the tub has a crack but easily repairable has complete front clip and even comes with one good windshield and the frame that’s attached to a broken windshield She is mainly looking for trades for a pre 1999 Mazda Miata hardtop thanks for looking $2000 obo”
Just a few updates today. I should have the irrigation done by tomorrow. Calves got moved today, so hope to move our steers in the next day or two. We have family stuff this weekend, so my hope is to have more regular updates next week.
UPDATE: This was last published Jan 08, 2018.
This was published in a late 1940s sales book. One guy claims he hooked up his windshield wiper vacuum hose to his milking machine to streamlined the milking.
