With the hot, humid Missouri weather melting him, Craig decided that thinking about jeeping in the Colorado mountains was a perfect diversion. He forwarded some pics and videos so we could join his diversion.
Garwood Dump Truck Conversion Brochure
UPDATE: This was on eBay in 2012.
I suspect there are a few Garwood converted Willys Trucks still out there.
The Owl Head Truck Show in Maine
Last weekend Steve and his wife Bonnie dropped by the Owl Head Truck Show in Maine. Bonnie took some pictures for us. Thanks for sharing!
Here’s a great old service station jeep:
Here’s a restored MB (?):
September 1980 Offroad Magazine on eBay
It appears this might be an article about creating or purchasing stainless body parts.
July 28th, 29th and 30th
I’ll be taking the next there days off from posting to complete this whole wedding gig 🙂 We’ll have family and friends here, too, so it will be pretty busy!
However, I do have a variety of posts that I’ve prepared that will appear each day, so you all won’t have to go without any updates. Some are items that readers have sent and others are items I’ve found. So, enjoy your weekend!
Bantam Festival 2012 Update
Cutlas Selective Hub Brochure **SOLD**
GPW Frame with a MB Body Conway, NH **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
Will be at the Weare, NH, Military Show this weekend.
“This a a Ford GPW frame with a 45′ Willys MB body on it. Tub is in bad condition but restorable. Frame is in pretty good shape. It has an early GP/GPW scalloped front axle. It has a radiator but no power train. $850.00”
1943 MB Suffolk County, NY Make Offer
This has a V6 in it right now.
“For sale: 1943 Willys Military Jeep , has V6 engine in car now, but have the original 4 cylinder engine on a stand. New interior , new tires. Runs good. Best offer.”
1946 CJ-2A Dickson, TN $1200
Only ‘some rust’? I’m not sure there’s much value here. That’s not a ’46 grille.
“Vintage 1946 Willys Jeep, Everything There, Rolls Good, No Title, Some Rust. $1,200.00 O.B.O. 615-406-2856”
1947 CJ-2A Hammonton, NJ **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5200.
“1947 jeep willys cj2. Original condition
Runs and drives perfect 4×4 excellent working condition..seats all redone..new exhaust. 12 volt conversion,,NEw windshield frame front fenders, Minor rust spot rear qtr not noticeable…
New best soft top and doors 2 weeks ago..new military tires 2 months.
No time for it.. clean title,,Drive it anywhere ..
Leave number for return call only..
Thanks
Jeff”
1953 CJ-3B Rolling Chassis Berry, KY $200
There’s some value here.
“I have a 53 Willys Jeep CJ3B frame with axles, engine, trany, and dana 18 transfer intact(not sure if engine runs hasn’t been ran in years). I have some other misc. parts that go with it. I bought this as a project and I got it stripped down and it got forgot about in the barn. I DO NOT have the tub for it. I DO NOT have the title but I have the original name plate. A Builders title should be able to be completed. Email me with any questions. $200.00 OBO.”
1946 CJ-2A Springerville, AZ **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $4500.
Looks solid.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A, Tow bar installed on front bumper(not in pics), ramsey 5000lb winch, 2.5″ Rancho lift with shocks, new shackels, tires in great shape, buick 231 V6, headers, dual exhaust, power steering, tilt wheel, chrome wheels, tire carrier with handy man jack in rear, soft top, seats in good shape, runs good, fun to drive”
Year? CJ-3B Eagle River, WI **SOLD**
UPDATE: Was $1500. **SOLD**
“I have a Willys project for you!
It is either up for sale or trade.
Call or text with questions or an offer.
I am intersted in all things that have a motor.”
1963 CJ-5 Almond, NY **SOLD**
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $1800
The price looks good on this plow jeep.
“FOR SALE 1963 WILLYS CJ5 WITH SNOW PLOW REBUILT ENGINE 3 YEARS AGO NEW CLUTCH THEN ALSO HAS CHAINS PLOWES GREAT NEEDS BRAKE WORK AND AS OF THIS SPRING ENGINE STARTS BUT WILL NOT STAY RUNNING CARB OR IGNITION PROBLEM NOT SURE DO NOT HAVE PAPER WORK”
1949 CJ-3A Arvada, CO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
The drain holes have been filled. The vent over the windshield has been patched, too.
“49 willys, new seats, runs good, several new parts, this little CJ3A is alot of fun. Great for hunting or ice racing!!! ”
CJ-2A & CJ-3A Parts Jeep Huron, OH $1500
UPDATE: Now on Craigslist.
(07/17/2012) The windshield looks like a CJ-3B windshield, only taller? Or is that my imagination. The installation of the steering wheel was unusual . . .
“This is a 1948 jeep willys. Many mods/upgrades have been done. It has a compklete fiberglass body kit installed. It has a v-6 225 with headers and a holley intake. The motors runs but may have a blown head gasket, mily oil. It has a pto with a 10,000# winch. Also, having cnc hyd. conversions with rack and pinion steering. The tires are like new goodyears. Although this is a complete running jeep it does need work. I have a clear MI title but the vin tag is gone from previous body change. Call 419-602-3343. 1500 firm. Other parts aval. ”
1954 M-38A1 Oroville, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1950
(07/18/2012) This looks like a good price.
“1954 Willys M38A1 Jeep with Buick V-6, GM 3 spd, Dana 18 transfer case, 27 & 44 axles, power steering, power brakes, runs and drives, not all rusted out, tow bar. Would make a good hunting or back road rig. Title $1,950.00 OBO”
Year? CJ-3B Olympia, WA $1700
It runs and drives and is a mish mash of parts. You don’t often see a CJ-2A windshield on a CJ-3B body. And that hood, what’s up with it? It’s just wrong.
“1947 willys jeep the title says cj2….flat 4 cyl twin stick transfer case 4 speed starts runs and drives and stops and the stock tires even hold air….the tub is pretty rough and has been plated and welded ….the lights and signals work….clean title and a tub of extra parts and a service manual is a running project 1700”
YEEP! YEEP! AMERIKANSK YEEP! from Life Magazine
The July 23, 1945, issue of Life Magazine has a three page article by Joe Weston that describes a jeep trip through Sweden in what I would guess was May or June of 1945. Based on the three cartoons (show below) they were driving a Willys MA.
The article describes crowds of people gawking at the jeep wherever they went. In Stockholm people started removing parts off of it. The article was a funny read.
Read the entire article within Google Books or
Below are the three cartoons:
Mid-1950s 38″ x 50″ Poster of Jeep Family **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
The seller is from Canada, so shipping to the US is expensive. This would be a cool piece to have, but between shipping and the purchase price it’s a bit steep for me.
” Bidding for a so-so condition vintage Willys dealer poster.This was on a wall at an old dealership that was also a garage of course.I have actually spent some time to clean this up quite a bit.There are numerous rear clear tape repairs I had to do at quite a few edges and in the main body itself,water staining,dust discoloration,pin or staple holes,crinkles etc..Large pics should provide an idea of the condition.SX-233-4 form number I believe at bottom left corner.I had some other items from the garage that were all dated either 1954 or 1955 so this would be from the same time I`d say.Listed it because I know these are hard to find these days,better than nothing at all.Old original dealer stock,great for the collection.Questions have to be asked a day before sale end.Will combine shipping whenever possible,multiple or frequent bid winners will benefit,so check out my other listings.Shipping is $22.50 $US to the USA,$18.00 to within Canada.I`ll have to roll it up as well as possible and ship in square or tubular box.I ship one to three times a week now,depending when I go to town,fuel is super expensive up here now,and my local post office can no longer ship parcels.Canada post from up here to the US may take one or two weeks,border,travel time,size of item being shipped,destination,etc.,often for something like this it is much faster,please be patient,it`ll get there.I pack very well. pst in Mb.”
1941 Ford GP Quitman, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: This was listed at $500. **SOLD**
“1941 Ford Jeep Serial No. 9270. Number 746 of 4, 458 built. Date of manufacture is on nomenclature plate on dash, 4/28.41. Tub has some rusted out areas but is basically solid. Tailgate is not original equipment but is Willys and professionally installed. Front part of floor is galv. plate which was cut to fit a 350 Chevy engine. Motor mounts on chassis are for that engine. Steering gear is not original. Flat iron grille is believed to be original, however I could not determine for certain it came on Ford jeeps, as Ford did design the pressed sheet metal grille on all future jeeps, Ford and Willys. Chassis is jeep, year of orgin unknown. Does have tapered rear axle which turns freely. Front differential housing is intact but shaft is missing and possibly some gears. Best part of jeep is the dash which is straight and untouched. All three plates are original and securely rivited to dash. The book, Hail to the Jeep has a picture of this model jeep being driven up Washington Capitol steps by Edsel Ford. ”
1962 FC-170 Elon, VA ex-Railroad **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
This FC supposedly spent it’s life running the railroad tracks. No railroad wheels left according to the seller.
“Hello Gearheads. Here is a very restorable, rare vehicle for your consideration. A ton of great parts, or easy restoration. It is a 1962 Jeep FC170 truck that is in great unrestored condition. It of course is 4wd, with a snow blade, ( hydraulics have been rebuilt )… Great driver that runs like a top. Only 72,983 actual miles. Ex- railroad truck that spent its life running up and down the tracks, has instruction plate, but no wheels for running the tracks ( sorry to all you hazzard boys ) Has new radiator, water pump, brakes, new brake and fuel lines. Completely rebuilt bed with a substantial metal plate floor ready for the toughest thing you can throw into it. Original red paint under primer, all wiring original and proofed with everything working. needs only tires for state inspection. easy to bring to tip top condition or use as is. Give me a call with any questions.”
1947 CJ-2A Oakdale, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
This has an overdrive and a WW2 windshield.
“1947 Willys Jeep CJ-2, Corvette 327, V-8 engine, 3 speed manual transmission, $4500.00 Oakdale.
1947 CJ-2A Shelby Township, MI **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was priced at $2600.
I love the old lettering for the “Pine Valley Hunt Club”. Except for the crazy front bumper, this looks in pretty good shape. Motor is locked.
“hi im selling a a 1947 willys army jeep. it has been sitting for 5 years the motor is locked up from sitting for so long. so it is not running at the moment but it did before it sat before for so long. it is a 4×4.”