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1946? CJ-2A Woodland, CA $1500

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I hope they did more than just ‘sauter’ (perhaps the seller means solder?) this back together!

“For sale is 1946 Willy’s jeep. Runs. Have pink slip. Pink slip might say it’s a 1942 but I won’t know until I view pink slip, which is locked up at the moment. Jeep was in accident, sautered back together. Has been in barn
for many years. Willing to trade, or best offer.”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3152695918.html

 
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1963 Wagon Bohemia, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,500

Looks nice.

“jeep willys utility wagon 1963 2 dr. 226 6cyl super hurricane engine restored 6 years ago 71,100 original miles presidential red/glacier white, numerous first place trophies”

 
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1954 Truck Steven County, WA $850

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The side boards on this truck are about as raw as you can make them.  Even the bark is still on the wood.

“I have a 1954 jeep willys pick up for sale 1000.00 obo …………….. call mark 362 2856…………………..”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/3152294228.html

 
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1953 Truck JeepRod Hemet, CA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Was $20,000. **Status Unknown**

This truck has quite the patina.  It gets 28 mpg on the highway?

“This is my baby, built with my own blood and sweat! ONE OF A KIND! Chopped 8 inches, bagged and lays frame, custom front axle, 31spline ford nine inch rear axle. Four link in the rear, three link I the front. Ford 300 ci straight six, four barrel carb , hooker six into two supercomp header, five speed trans, gets 28 mpg on the freeway.”

 
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1952 M-38A1 Anchorage, AK **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $700.  **SOLD**

My initial reaction to this was, “what is wrong with you people in Alaska?”.  But then, I thought better of it, realizing there are just as many crazy contraptions in every latitude.  Then, thinking about it even more, I thought that bringing the exhaust over the hood might just be an impractical, funky, slightly nutty, but necessary warming solution??  Any, even better, you just never know when carrying an extra body might be useful.

“1952 Military Jeep M38A1 Originally a Fort Rich Jeep. Need Restoration but its all there. Have a spare chassis and two spare bodies 700 obo”

 
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CJ-3B Hardtop Paso Robles, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $600

(07/02/2012) This appears in good shape.  ONLY the Hard top is for sale.

“Complete hardtop with doors. Both doors and rear hatch have good glass. Complete with all hardware. Doors have windows that open. Will also trade for Jeep parts. Please call with any questions or to set up a time to come see it.”

 

 
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1948 CJ-2A San Anselmo, Ca $1200

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $1200.

(06/05/2012) “1948 CJ2A

Miles Unknown.
A t91 transmission out of a cj5
Dana 44 rear with detroit locker
I have a dana 30 front available
Converted to 12volt
Needs some cosmetic update
Brakes need to be checked. I put a new master cylinder in a few years ago but I still have some leakage somewhere
Needs new battery
Needs some electrical TLC
Seats need covers or replacement.
No parking break
Tow hitch included
Good spare tire
Title clear just behind on registration
With a new battery it should start up fine, did a few months ago. Please plan on towing or trailering home if you purchase.
This vehicle is sold as is with no guarantee
I prefer this to be a cash transaction.
pkhart@gmail”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/3152819411.html

 
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1953 CJ-3B Prineville, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $2800.

(04/07/2012) This runs and drives.

“1953 willys jeep cj3b has original motor and running gear, starts right up, 40lbs oil psi, no smoke, 4wheel works great, still has 6 volt system charges, new batt, pluggs,new wires,new spicer type left front axle the old bendex was wore out, frame is great sanded and primed, body is ruff it has rust and dents, needs brakes but has ebrake with a new cable so it can be test driven, needs fule tank,. ”

 
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Just a Squirrel — A George Barris T-Buggy

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If you have seen Pixar’s UP movie, then you know what a ‘squirrel’ is, something that distracts you from what you planned or should be doing.  Well, at least that is the terminology Ann and I use.

Obviously, the internet is notoriously full of squirrels.  Today’s squirrel relates to a search I was doing this morning, something I do in the normal course of producing (and by producing I mean borrowing) the incredibly high quality, unparalleled content published herein.  That’s when I spotted this (http://lascruces.en.craigslist.org/cto/3151068039.html only $800!) fiberglass flat fender dung buggy body.  I instantly recognized it as the body style of the dune buggy the my neighbor Bud across the street used to build his dune buggy when I was a kid.  The distinguishing feature were those flat fenders in the front, which for obvious reasons seemed comfortably familiar to a lover of flat fenders like myself.  After spotting this ad,  I spent about an hour this morning, chasing this squirrel of a buggy to learn more about it.  It turns out it is a Barris designed T-Buggy kit that Barris had hoped to sell through dealers in every state (I don’t’ know how far he got creating the dealer network).

Now, my neighbor Bud was quite a character.  He was a machinist for Boeing until he retired and machined a couple parts for me that really helped when I was building my first jeep.  During the 1970s he purchased an electric wedge car like this, which on a full charge had just enough power to allow him to drive down Renton’s South Hill into Kent in the morning and return up the hill in the evening.  When Bud’s son Tim, who was my age, turned 16, we’d go for a drive occasionally.  Thank goodness we never got in a wreck, because that vehicle was a coffin waiting for bodies.

At some point before he purchased the ‘cheese wedge’, Bud built a dune buggy.  Every so often we would go for a ride in it, sometimes on the roads and sometime down a power line trail (that was the good old days when you could still go down a power line trail).  One day, we drove into downtown Renton to the former Sears outdoor shopping mall off of Rainier Avenue.  However, instead of parking in a parking spot, Bud drove onto the sidewalk, between a couple stores, and into the middle of the walking mall.  We drove by a few stores until he got right in front of the store he wanted to enter, where he came to a stop as if he belonged there.  We got out and people walked by checking out the cool dune buggy as if it belonged there.  When we were done at the store, we just hopped in and drove back out.

I never knew what type of dune buggy he had, until today’s search.  Based on what I’ve read below, he must have purchased a Barris T-Buggy kit.  The dune buggy he built had all the Model-T elements you see below.  His body was painted a metallic dark red.  It had the faux leather straps across the hood, the chrome roll bar, and a small soft top.  Bud ended up selling that in the 1980s I believe.  I’ve never seen it since.

If you want to chase some dune buggy squirrels of your own, check out the Dune Buggy Archives or Samba.

Here’s an example that is as close as I’ve found to Bud’s:

This is example the way I remember Bud’s, only it was red and didn’t have the stripe around the edges.  Bud had wider, more aggressive slicks that improved the ‘hot wheel’ look, too.

Here’s an example of a kit.

 

 
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Two Ads from a few years ago on Advertolog

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I”m not sure what these ads were used for, but I found them on Advertolog.com.  They were released during 2001 by Ogilvy & Mather Frankfurt for the Chrysler company in Germany.

http://www.advertolog.com/jeep/print-outdoor/least-popular-imported-car-2897855/

http://www.advertolog.com/jeep/print-outdoor/minor-landmine-damage-3608705/

 
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1950s Ad in French on eBay

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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 )”

View the information on eBay

 
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Stolen CJ-3A from Winslow AZ (found apart)

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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.”

 
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1958 CJ-3B Evaro, MT In Person Auction

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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

 
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1952 M-38 Astoria, OR $10,000

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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

 
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1947 CJ-2A Evansville, IN $4800

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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

 
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1961 CJ-5 Springfield, MO *SOLD*

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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.”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Spokane Valley, WA **SOLD**

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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.”

 
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Year? CJ-2A Osage, IA $3500

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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

 
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1952 CJ-3A Clackamas, Or $4800

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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

 
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1946 CJ-2A Frandor, MI $350

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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

 
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1947 CJ-2A Central Point, OR **SOLD**

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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”

 
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1948 Truck Londonberry, Vt $3500

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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

 
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1948 CJ-2A Chicago, IL **Status Unknown**

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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..”

 
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The King of Jeeps: Berg’s Truck and Parts Co., Inc

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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.

 
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1st Annual NCFFC Southern Jeep Meet October 27th, 2012

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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!

Drop by the CJ-2A Forum to learn more