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This is an interesting ad by the Willys Export Company made in French
“1 PAGE
15 x 25 cm
ORIGINAL
IN vg CONDITION
international Shipping U$ 5,00 additional brochures U$ 5,00 each one
(inclusive to Brazil )”
UPDATE: Lee recovered his jeep thanks to work by the Deputies at the Coconino County Sheriffs Office. Unfortunately, it had been disassembled.
“****My beautiful 1950 CJ-3A was stolen from the barn at our cabin sometime between June 24th and June 29th, 2012. The Cabin is in Clear Creek Pines units 8/9. 35 mi south of Winslow AZ. I love my old Willys and I hope I get her back in one piece.”
This CJ-3B Will be auctioned on Friday, August 3rd at 1:00pm.
“This 1958 flatfender CJ3B appears to be in good condition with PTO winch, towbar all original it Will be sold at public auction on Friday August 3rd, at 1:00PM. The sale will be held 15 minutes North of Missoula at mile marker 10 on HWY 93 N next to the Grey Wolf Peak Casino and Conoco Station. Visit http://www.riverswestauction.com/upcoming-auctions.php for more information.”
http://montana.craigslist.org/ctd/3150751933.html
This former air force jeep has had some good updates.
“Jeep came off Portland air base.
Buick 231 v6
Saginaw power steering
T-90 3 speed
Late sixties or early seventies front and rear running gear
Fresh tune up
New brake master cylinder
New dual exhaust
New plugs,wires,cap
Headers
Original reapolsterd seats
New windshield wiper system and motors
Heaters and interior in good condition
80% tread on tires
Very simple project to work on
Garaged all its life
This jeep is in great condition for its age, and runs great!!
No rust.
Text or call at 1503-298-9535
10000 OBO”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/3141843739.html
It sounds like the drive train has been looked through.
“1947 willys jeep cj2a rebuilt motor,transmisson,tranfercase,front and rear rearend. Want to know more call Randy at 812-480-0001.No emails I wont answer them. Thank you”
http://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/3150776059.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
This looks really nice for the price.
“1961 Willys Jeep. Great shape. More new parts than old. Way too many to list. Brakes need adjusting. Runs good.
Original hurricane engine. High/low transmission. 4 wheel drive.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
There some really nice aspects, but a couple puzzling restoration decisions such as the method for attaching the rear bow holders.
“Very nice original 1947 Willy’s Jeep that’s about 80% fully restored. This has been a five year restoration project using only original parts from Kaiser Willy’s Auto Supply. I have well over $10,000 in parts and materials alone. Life changes however are unfortunately forcing me to abandon this project of love. Briefly, the 6 volt electrical system has been upgraded to 12 volts; gloss OD paint to emulate a Flag Officer’s Jeep; all new brake system; new glass, etc. The list goes on. Jeep runs well, fun to drive and display at car shows.”
The seller lists this as a 1950, but it could be a VEC.
“FOR SALE: 1950 Jeep Willy, asking $3500.00 OBO. It’s a fun vehicle to drive. Call 641-430-3254 or 641-430-1371 if interested. Thanks!”
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/3150898155.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4800.
(03/19/2009) “We need to sell our 1952 Jeep Willys, no back seat and we have a little boy now so its not convenient at this time in our lives, needs to go to a great JEEP HOME!!! 351 Windsor, c-4 3 spd auto, All new dana 18 transfer case- rebuilt -original equipment, new drive lines f+r, dana 44 f+r out of a 76 full size jeep cherokee. $5000 OR MAKE AN OFFER WE CAN’T REFUSE!! 503 NINE THREE SIX NINE TWO SEVEN EIGHT”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/3150444987.html
The VIN is on the edge of being VEC.
“This is a 46′ Willys jeep, this particular truck was originally equipped with a column shifter. The vin or production number is 29344, there are a set of axles that come with the truck but no suspension. It had a bent frame horn that I repaired before deciding to build a different truck. The body of this truck is ruff but it would be perfect to use a buggy crawler. Please let me know if you have any questions. Call or text, I’m up late 517-four20-8203”
http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/3151110197.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.
(03/20/2012) This has an unusual lip around the edge. It also appears to have a replacement body, given the indents on the passenger side.
“very nice little jeep
Have 5400 in recipes from recent orginal engine rebuild, and a variety of other things done
orginal engine is board .20 over, and is now built to run on unleaded instead of leaded gas. also 12 volt system now
this thing runs great!! and drives awesome!!
Has full newer best top soft top and soft doors
Has back seat which you dont see very much on these very much
also has the very very rare side steps, that could be put on from factory
It won a trophy when i drove it in the medford cruise
top speed is around 59
don’t need to sell, love this thing to death. so don’t make any offer less then 2900”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
(05/18/2012) Glenn spotted this unusual bumper with a Willys Overland design.
“1948 WILLYS TRUCK. ALL ORIGNAL. 4 CYL (not running,turns over). 3 speed on column. 1TON RATED. 802-824-4117.”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3150436790.html
UPDATE: This was priced at $3000. **Status Unknown**
(07/10/2012) This has been owned by the family since new. No title. The wood under the wheels suggests this family had taken good care of this jeep.
“I have for sale a 1948 Willys jeep CJ2a. Jeep was running last summer. It will need a new water and fuel pump. Also will need a battery and the lighting wired. Chassis, frame and body all stripped and repainted. All new metal was welded in where needed. Axles and trans gone through and have fresh fluids. Whole brake system was gone through. New master cylinder, lines etc. Have some extra parts that go with it. There is no title. It was lost years ago. I do have the vin number and it is clean. Jeep has been in the family since new..”
UPDATE: Brochure sold on eBay.
I spotted this 1960 Catalog from Berg’s Truck and Parts Company tonight. Hyman Berg, a Ukrainian by emigre, was possibly the first distributor of Willys Parts (though I have no information that definitively backs this claim). Mr. Berg founded the international truck and jeep parts company in the 1940s. In the 1950s, he founded Amsco Parts Co. Both were at 1608 S. Wabash, Chicago, Illinois. Apparently, JC Whitneys was right down the street from Bergs for some period of time. According to Berg’s grandson, the family was immersed in Marketing for decades, hence the decision by Hy to be known as the “King of Jeeps”.
In addition, as suggested by this G503 thread, Hy sold Sears Jeep parts and also sold Jeep parts to the Phillipines. He bought some early prototype jeeps and housed them at this same location, which is where this photograph was taken. There is more information about Berg here, too, from G503.
Hyman Berg died in 1986 at the age of 75.
The CJ-3B Page has a cover of a 1958 Catalog.
The President of the Tennessee Flat Fender Club William Dabney just dropped me an email saying the North Carolina Flat Fenders Club (NCFFC) has announced the 1st Annual NCFFC Southern Jeep Meet October 27th, 2012 at Freeborne’s Eatery and Lodge: 14300 Nc Highway 18 S, Laurel Springs, NC. It’s great to see the growth of Jeep meets!
Apparently, MySpace is still out there! I found this jeep cake there. http://www.myspace.com/couturecakesandconfection/photos/230884
There are more jeep cakes here: http://www.ewillys.com/tag/cakes/
UPDATE: Sold. Was priced at $4250. That price included a trailer.
“1942 GPW Military Vehicle. It has 5 new non-directional tires mounted on military combat rims. The vehicle comes with a matching trailer that also has non-directional tires. The vehicle has been converted to 12 volt system since the pictures were taken. It runs and drives, all the 4-wheel drive components work. Both 4-wheel low and high. It is a 4 cyl. L head motor. The vehicle is as is. You can see from the pictures that the body is not perfect. I have some extra parts, ( windshield with frame, original back bumpers, gas can holder, original rear trailer hook, and the original 6 volt generator and voltage regulator.”
This might be worth a look.
“1953 flat fender willys jeep # 453 GB1. Clear title. Jeep hasn’t been driven in many years but it ran when parked in covered carport. The starter disengages as soon as it tries to start like the starter solenoid needs to be replaced. It needs a battery also. Clear title in hand.
Cash works best, I don’t need anything but I might trade if you had something I liked? 559 696 7582”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/3148928209.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
I’m a little surprised the transfer case levers aren’t visible in the picture of the dash. Maybe they were shoved backward with the updated motor.
“cool 1948 CJ2A the first series of civilian jeeps, we have owned her for 20 year, was a daily driver, until we built a house and needed a pickup, so she was retired about 10 years ago, IT IS ON NON OP !! engine not running, probably from sitting , has original trans and transfer case, and has the f head engine , brakes still work, has some rust, but nothing that cant be fixed, must sell , asking $1200.00”
Looks like a cool wagon.
“Rare Model 1950 Willys Jeep Truck
350 Chevy bored .30 3/4 Racing Cam
Flattop Pistons
600 Holly Carb
To Much To List
A Must See Hot Rod
508-943-0652”
http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/3149237589.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
The front frame horns and bumper look pretty good as does the rest of the jeep. The rolling chassis has value, too.
“Restorers dream with plenty of extra parts. I just started on this soon after being retired but! took a job in LA. Wife wants her garage back.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
“Has some rust but not too bad for as old as it is. It would have been dust if it spent its life in Virginia. Could use a new tailgate because of rust. It has been in Texas since 1980 and california before that. Engine is a Chevy 350 and was a reman installed a few years ago. Has a Ford rear. Whats it need? A battery, rear wheel cylinders, master cylinder, and bled. Runs real strong, just wont stop. Hasn’t been driven much in years. Make an offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200
The body body has some dings, but I don’t see rust. Has the CJ-2A Windshield though.
“M38 jeep. 4 cyl, runs great. new brakes good body. ”
It runs.
“very rare 1960 Jeep Forward Control, fc. runs but carb is off for rebuild. has rust and holes. no bed. make offer. worst i can say is no.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3148817977.html
Looks solid, though the body has some dings.
“Have a 1942 Ford GPW (jeep) in totally restored condition. All original with matching numbers. Garage Kept. Must see!! Asking $18,000.00. Call Lee at (229) 251-3029.”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/3147045837.html
