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WWII Jeep Art from Cranston Fine Arts

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SAS artwork from Cranston Fine Arts in the UK. I’m unsure if any prints of the below works are still available.

 
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Identifying A Strange Looking Engine Block

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Brian wrote me asking if I knew what type of engine this was.  He pulled it out of a old WWII Jeep and didn’t recognize it.  He wrote that the Head cast was #634816 and the block casting#630282. In particular, he noted the exposed cylinder tubes.

I told him I didn’t know what it was, and confessed that I had never worked with any MB/GPW motors, but I would do my best to figure it out (I do enjoy a good internet hunt). After searching through various images I could see it was similar to a MB and GPW motor, but was also different.

For example, you can see examples of GPW heads here at Dino’s site and though it looks similar, it’s missing various features.  Here is an example of MB block.  In fact, if you go here, you can review all kinds of WWII engines.

After trying various keyword images searches, I tried typing in the casting numbers and that is when I discovered that the head was a pre war head from a Willys Model 37. So, then I looked at prewar Willys.  On this page http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/wocv/willywilly/willywilly.htm on the fourth pic down, you can just make out, just below the distributor, similar indentations on a 1938 Willys.  Here is a better look at a prewar block.

 
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1945 VEC CJ-2A Mukwonago, Wi **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

Here’s a VEC #11500 for sale over at the CJ2A Page (Thanks Bill).

This Jeep has no title.  The transmission was switched to a later floor shift version.  The transfer case may, or may not be original, the early style 4-rib park brake drum is present.
The engine is not the original chain engine, but it is a low serial number CJ-2A 33843, it looks like an early 1946 engine in it.

Click on the link to the CJ-2A Page Forum to see all the info and images

 
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1944 GPW Merced, Ca $1500

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No pics provided.

“i have a jeep for sale jeep runs needs thermostat housing lots of body work .as far as i know it’s gpw don’t know much about these so can’t tell you no pics at this time.209 489-4434.”

http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/2204543402.html

 
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1969 CJ-5 Georgetown, Tx $300

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There looks to be $300 in value here.

“We have a 1969 CJ5 jeep with a straight 6 cylinder with a 3 speed manual, 4X4 with manual locking hubs.
This is a perfect jeep for someone who wants some parts or wants to completely rebuild and have a great restored fun to drive 4×4. (We do not have a windshield for it – lost in one of the moves.)
This was a running working jeep on our ranch and over time it started needing work then just got parked and forgotten, then we wanted to do a complete restoration on it and really never got started on it, now we just need to sell it, and let someone else add the TLC and then be able to appreciate it.
We are asking $300.00, please contact us via email and we can set a time for you to come look at it. ”

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/2203239826.html

 
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1961 FC-170 Hastings, NE **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

(12/09/2010) This is pretty rough.

“1961 Jeep FC-170 4×4 Army Green; Engine should be free. Was running 5 years ago. Transmission in great shape. Open frame bed. Undercarriage attachment for a snowplow. Auxiliary PTO transfercase. Tires hold air.
Could have been a military vehicle. Glass in great shape, intact, no cracks!”

 
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Year? Model? Arroyo Grande, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500

This is rough for the price.

“Been sitting for many years have pink”

 
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Year Truck Braselton, Ga $900

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(01/27/2011) Josh spotted this strange creature.  I’m SO glad there’s nothing that states it is “all original”!

“1940 WILLIS JEEP OVERLANDER, GOOD HEAVY METAL BODY; MIGHT WORK GOOD ON LATE MODEL RUNNING GEAR. 3 SPEED ON COLUMN TRANSMISSIOM MAY BE GOOD. APPEARS TO BE FLAT HEAD FORD ENGINE WITH INTAKE AND HEADS MISSING. RADIATOR IS MISSING. IF YOU LIKE THIS PROJECT OR PARTS VEHICLE CALL 770-403-1432 do not text”

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/2202746995.html

 
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1962 CJ-5 Tri Cities, TN $1200

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UPDATE: Still Available

(01/30/2011) It runs, too.

“Willys Jeep. 4 Cylinder. Clear title. 3 speed. 4WD. Runs good. $1200 or trade. Call text 423-921-2431”

http://tricities.craigslist.org/cto/2203918199.html

 
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1950 CJ-3A Littleton, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000

(12/15/09) The seller says this is the original engine, but the popup suggests it’s got the F-head.  It’s got quite the rear hauler.

“1950 CJ3A Willy’s Army style Jeep. Excellent condition with original Hurricane engine. Full Army restoration. Custom roll bar and rack system, rubberized interior floor, back mounted fuel cell, brand new aggressive tires with spare, complete brake system just replaced, Selectro hubs, new muffler system, new camo seat covers over newer seats and brushed aluminum dash system. 12 Volt electrical, spare tire door rack and upgraded seat belt system. This Jeep is very original and in very good shape. Great for mountain exploring”

1950_cj3a_littleton

 
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Bill Shares a Great Old Pic

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Bill bought this original photograph a decade or more ago.  It depicts what appears to be a Ford GP. I’m kind of wondering if this photo was of a civilian, as that looks like a license plate on the front?  Bill, can you make out that plate on the grille from the original photo?

Bill writes, “On the front (of the image) is a great pic of a soldier, obviously proud of a Jeep he is driving.   The best part is the note he wrote in pencil on the back of the photo to his family or friends back home….   it reads:   “This is what is called a jeep.   It will seat 4 men & go like hell

Thanks for sharing Bill!

 
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Paul Re-plates His Plates

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Paul continues to make progress on his build, though he does have a habit of becoming side-tracked with wood projects (if I am a Foodie,  he is a Woodie).

Paul writes, “The local exotic wood store has been letting me pick over the wood shipments right after they’re unloaded and this has caused some trouble with overheating my credit card.  While I’m still making progress on the never ending Willys project, money has been in short supply so many of these projects have to be low buck items.  One of the cheaper but necessary jobs was to repaint the brass data plates (a total of six plates) originally installed on the M 38.  While I really wasn’t looking forward to working on these plates ( lots of trouble for very little progress) I felt the appearance of the Willys would be improved by having bright and shiny data plates installed on the heater duct below the base of the windshield.

I use a really strong liquid paint stripper to remove the original black paint from the data plates. After the paint is gone I do a chemical wipe with lacquer thinner then gently rub the bare brass with a fine grade scotch pad before doing another chemical wipe followed by the spray can black. Cheap, easy, and quite time consuming but the finished plate looks pretty good.

While it isn’t difficult to redo these data plates it is real easy to screw up the paint (once the new paint is applied) while cleaning off the lettering and then have to start all over again.  I’m using rattle can glossy black spray paint to apply two light coats on each plate and I let them dry for one day after the second coat.  After the paint is dry I very carefully block sand the plate with 400 grit sandpaper with the plate supported on a thick, flat surface.  I’m using a 3/4 inch thick slab of granite (it’s flat and cheap) so if I didn’t damage the paint during the sanding process I spray a very light coat of clear over the data plate and let it dry for another day.  Don’t spray a heavy coat of clear, it lifts the black paint which results in more clean up time and then you have to start all over.  I figured this out the hard way so you wouldn’t have too.  Geeze, what a guy!

Anyway, if things went well you should have a new appearing data plate to attach to your Willys.  I’m still working on the remaining four plates because I got a little careless while sanding  but the first two plates look pretty good.  I’ve attached three pictures showing the stages of data plate repainting.

1. Cleaned Plates with paint removed.

2. After paint is applied.

3. After paint is lightly sanded off.

 
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Jeep Rod Sacramento, CA **SCAM**

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UPDATE 2:  This is a scam … one of the stranger scams I’ve seen.  I flagged the craigslist ad as spam.

UPDATE:  I posted this in October of 2010 when Freestyle Magazine’s blog captured this unusual jeep rod.

“Rebuilt Chevy 327 V8
Lowered on Enkei Muscle Car Springs & Shocks
New Off-Road/Snow Tires
Chop Top
Documented Military History
Transmission Will Not Shift Past 2nd (C4 Corvette 4 Speed
Radiator Leaks
No Stereo, No AC, No Heater, NOTHING
Speedometer Doesnt Work, but not a problem because of the transmission.  will trade for a tuned import, bagged truck or another rat rod or pre-smog muscle car”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Turner, Or $300

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It’s rough, but there might be some value here.

“48 willys jeep no title body is rough asking $300 obo need it gone. call 503 881 2764”

http://portland.craigslist.org/yam/pts/2201701423.html

 
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Year? CJ-2A Coeur D Alene, ID **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.

This looks like a great price and a fun restoration.  It would be useful to see just how this was stretched. This could be a rare CJ-2L. This it the 5th one I have heard about or seen in the Pacific Northwest. You can see other stretched jeeps here. This looks like a good price.  This almost looks like an old lefty, too.

“It’s all there but will need complete resto.Was stretched by a previous owner.Wheel studs are broken on front axle,so will not hold wheels. No title.”

 
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1951 CJ-3A Nehalem, Or $1000

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‘Possibly’ running?

“1951 Willys Jeep 4×4 (possibly running) with rolling chassis, 4 cyl engine, 4 speed trans, split shift transfer case, fold down windshield.

Needs new home and some TLC. Also needs glass for windshield, seats, and some finishing. We think its a M38 but not sure… it’s definately a classic and worth restoring for the auto enthusiast! Willing to deliver within a reasonable distance. $1000/OBO”

http://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/cto/2201095652.html

 
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1952 Wagon Lomax, Il $1250

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There is some rust.  Might make an interesting project.

“1952 Jeep Willys Panel Truck. This would make the perfect rat rod project. No motor or tranny several parts in a box. This is sitting on an S10 frame. Would make a great rat rod or off road vehicle on the right frame. Make it what you want. $1250 309-221-6040.”

http://quincy.craigslist.org/cto/2202360481.html

 
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2 Wagons Medford, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE:   **SOLD** Was $2100.

One runs and one doesn’t.

“1953 Willys Wagon, 4×4, Buick 231/runs, original trans., new brakes.
1957 Willys Wagon, 4×4, No engine/no trans., Good Glass, Good Chrome, Good Body.”

 
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1951 CJ-3A Hermiston, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

Attached skidder not included.

“This jeep has a 12v conversion and 11 in brakes,other than that its stock.L134 go devil, T90, Dana 18, 25/44 dana axles.Good runner/driver/worker.”

 
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2 1946 CJ-2As Hermiston, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

(11/14/2010)  “This is a great original jeep.L134,T90, Dana 18,Dana 25/41 axles.Runs drives good,needs paint.Fist size hole in toolbox.”


 
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1948 CJ-2A Hermiston, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

(11/15/2010) This needs a little work.

“This is a pretty nice old jeep with a pretty chev smallblock,t90,spicer 18,dana 44/27 axles,pretty good top and interior,lifted.Does need a little like a front wheel barring and some wiring.Pretty nice paint and very little rust.”

 
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1950s CJ-3A Doral, Fl $5900

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(06/07/09)  “1950 WILLYS JEEP – Army Red Cross paint scheme in good condition
For more info, please call John @ 954-245-2630 & leave a message. I will get back to you!

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/2201276042.html

 
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More SAS Photos

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I found these SAS photos while searching for something else today.  You can see several SAS related posts here.

On these first two pics, note the strange louvres on the grilles.  I don’t remember these from other pics.  You can see the first photo at this site.

Here is a german website showing SAS Jeeps in Europe.  There are a few more photos there, too.

From another page at the same site comes these two photos. More photos here also.

From the WW2 Airsoft Website come these two photos.  There are a few more there, too.

And this image from Belgium comes from this site which has duplicates of images above and more.

 
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Signed SAS Print

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I thought this was kind of cool, too.  The photo comes from a collectibles site. The people featured in the 8″x6″ print are Paddy Mayne and Ian Fenwick.

 
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Turbine Rims 15×10 Bowling Green, Ky $100

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Are there four here for sale?  These look like a set I own.

“Here is an old style true Turbine wheel set..15″ by 10″ wide. Fits the big 5 lug pattern that Ford trucks used…also Jeep and Dodge. These go very well with your bigger AT and MUD TIRES.. These really make a truck sharp. Tires are no good.. I think I have the center caps..very dirty in pictures will clean up nice. $100 is firm on these.You dont see many of these around anymore.please call 270-834-9834”

http://bgky.craigslist.org/pts/2191300544.html