Strangely, I’ve never experience anything in my jeep like these drivers did …. (I think these are both images from Life Magazine, too — I will have to double check this)
Constabulary / Military Police Jeep Paint Schemes
About a week ago I was looking through some images and noticed a couple jeeps with unusual paint jobs across the windshields. It turns out these were jeeps associated with the Constabulary Force in Europe. (I believe these differ from the ‘white mice‘ MPs)
Here’s an excerpt about the Constabulary Force from the history of the 2nd Constabulary Regiment, “The District Constabularies were regarded as an interim force during the time USFET [United States Forces European Theater] was submitting plans for a more extensive organization.
The Theater plan of organization proposed a Zone Constabulary composed of three Brigade Headquarters at the German Land or state level, each to include an Air Reconnaissance Squadron and varying numbers of Cavalry Groups; twelve Constabulary Group Headquarters; forty-eight Squadrons with 192 mechanized recon troops, 48 tank companies, and 48 Headquarter and Service troops. The total strength was to approximate 38,000 troopers.
Paralleling the planning and development of the United States Constabulary from its origin to the operational date of July 1, 1946, was the Mobile Security Control of the U. S. occupied zone (as we have already stated) by the District Constabularies. The Second Cavalry Group was shortly joined by the Sixth and Fifteenth Cavalry Groups to accomplish this.”
Back to the paint schemes, here are several pics with the unusual paint schemes. Unfortunately, I don’t have any color pics and the pics I do have aren’t great ones.
Walter Sanders snapped the 2nd and 3rd images as part of his work for Life Magazine.
Here’s a link to the site with this image:
Alcoa 16×7 with 5×5.5 bolt pattern Cheswick, Pa $450
Gerald spotted these. I don’t think I’ve seen this rim style.
“Real (NOT Chinese knockoff) Alcoa forged rims with BFGoodrich 245/75-16 tires. Wheels have under 500 miles run time and are like new. The backsides are not even dirty or brake dusted. Tires are approx. half tread. No centers or lugs. Fit early Ford 1/2 ton trucks and Bronco up to 1996, Jeep CJ/Scrambler/J-series truck and large bolt pattern Dodge trucks. These wheels were special ordered from Alcoa years ago, and the sizes shown are correct as advertised. Each wheel was approx. $300 new. $450 / set including tires”
1951 CJ-3A Boulder, CO **SOLD**
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $750
“1951 JEEP WILLYS CJ3A PROJECT. NEEDS WORK. NOT RUNNING, BUT TURNS OVER , NEEDS FUEL PUMP. EMAIL OR CALL FOR DETAILS, NEED TO GET THE GREAT OLD JEEP OUT OF MY GARAGE TODAY!!!”
1947 CJ-2A Westgate, Oh $1000
I like the white shifter knobs ….
“Have a 1947 willys cj2a for sale.Clear title . Can be used for parts or brought back to life. Willys logo on hood, windshield frame, and tailgate. She has what I think is a 1953 super hurricane engine? Thats what I was told. Comes with 4 extra tires, radiator,and grill. $1000 OBO. Delivery not possible needs to be picked up. Will hold while trailer is arranged.”
1962 Wagon Indian Trail, NC $3000
ooohhhh hhhhooooo … a nice set of turbine rims. The wagon looks pretty rust free, too.
“62 Willys Wagon, V6 Buick Auto, Call Mark for details, 704 533 4829, No emails”
1952 Wagon Clayton, NC **SOLD**
UPDATE: Was on eBay **SOLD**
This is a sweet wagon.
“Rust Free 1952 Willys Wagon, Completely original, Runs and Drives like new, Stored inside , Comes with Nice mid 70s Long Board and surf rack. Complete manuals and books come with it. Rare find! Not many of these left in this condition”
1953 CJ-3B Green Valley, Az **Status Unknown”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000
(01/04/2010) It looks solid and stock.
“ATTENTION JEEP LOVERS: 1953 CJ3B Willys Jeep, totally restored, Stock, factory lockouts, overhead valve 4 cylinder, with directionals..”
1957 Wagon Portland, Or $2500
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500
(12/21/09) This is a solid looking wagon.
“Clean clear title with original plates. all original straite unmolested wagon (well maitained). paint looks like it was rolled on. rust in common places but not bad. rear gate complete and works great. all glass there clear and un foggy (one wing window has a crack). all crome in great shape (missing licencsplate holder). great bumpers. super hurricane six cyl. starts on a dime no smoke ( new 6v batt.). stock axles. 3 speed tranz very solid. tight steering. no pto. no overdrive. all springs solid look like they are replacements not sagging or filled with rust like most out there. great wheels and tires with factory spare. custom gas tank. complete running and driving rig ( needs brake master) REST OF BRAKE SYSTEM WAS WELL KEPT NOT ALL RUSTED AND FROZE UP. original int. all guages and switches work but (finiky). windows work. all trim and door pannels complete. seats and frames in great shape some tears(split bench front) rear passenger. gun holder mounts. original wood cargo slats complete and i fine shape. EXTRA PARTS. complete front axle. front and back 3/4 ton axle spings. REPLACE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER THIS WAGON WOULD DRIVE DAILY IF NEEDED OR WOULD BE A GREAT HUNTING RIG. 503 757 4066”
Just for fun, here are a couple Jeeps ‘in flight’ ….
1950 Truck Frenso, Ca **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
This looks solid.
“Been in family for over 40 years. Almost all original, newly rebuilt engine, starter and generator. Brand new battery and carb. Runs great, has custom built 35 gallon gas tank.”
1968 CJ-5 Eagle Mountain, Ut $3000
Brett forwarded this. It looks solid, but you’d better like diamond plating!
“This jeep has been completely re-done a few years ago. We did a ton of body work, new paint, new roll bar, re-covered front seats, and completely re-built motor. We put hours and hours into this thing…And we loved it.
It has been used as a hunting jeep and probably gets less than 100 miles on it per year. We have kept all the maintenance current and have no complaints. The motor is a Buick 225 6 Cyl. Four wheel Drive. 3 speed manual. There is 81,292 miles on it but since the motor was re-build in 2005 we have put less than 500 miles on it.
Being so old, there are a few kinks. There is a slight oil leak that we can’t trace. It isn’t bad so we just ignore it. The brakes need to be done but worked well enough for inspection last year. It also has a few scratches in the paint, as it was used for off-road. The tires are in good condition and there is no spare. We do have an extra rim, but there is no tire to go with it. We have soft doors that we will include but they are not assembled. The speedometer doesn’t work.”
1956 Truck Bellbrook, OH **SOLD*
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800
Here’s a truck with a dump bed for only $1800.
“Its a 1 ton truck, geared real low, 3 speed mannal transmission has hydraulic dump bed, good tires and is camoflage.”
1954 CJ-3B Boulder, Co **SOLD**
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $8000
Here’s a pretty nice CJ-3B with a PTO.
“Well sought after 1954 Willys 3B Jeep, in excellent condition, with winch and soft top which is in great condition. Please see photos, I also have a video of the Jeep please email me if you are interested.”
1946 CJ-2A Woodstock, Il $5000
UPDATE: This is in Illinois, not NY. Thanks Rhett!
Note the unusual Dash; there are two large gauges. The body appears stretched along the entry area.
“READY TO RIDE ,TURN KEY,IT IS ON A 1988 SUZUKI SAMAURI FRAME AND RUNNING GEAR 4 CYL. 5-SPEED ,COST OVER $6000 TO BUILD 3 YEARS AGO,SUPER NICE SUMMER RIDE ,$1000 WINCH,BIMMINE TOP ONLY,LED TAILLIGHTS, DIAMOND PLATE REAR BED COVERING,TRADE FOR OLD CAR,PROJECT OK,SKID LOADER,OR ?FRED 815-558-8925”
1958 CJ-5 Berry Creek, Ca **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
(02/09/2010) It looks solid and unmolested.
“For Sale or Trade ! Super Clean and Original 1958 CJ-5 Willy’s Jeep. Super Low Original miles. Updated to 12 volt ( new part’s ) and electronic ignition. New fuel tank, fuel pump, tires, Alternator,bushing’s, etc. Easy Restore or drive as is. Amazing shape ! Collector or restorer’s dream . Current registration and clean title. Interested in boat’s…not interested in old trihull’s or 40 horse run about’s ! I’m a Former Marine Tech with 15 years experience. I know boat’s. I am not interested in your old chevy truck or elctronic crap or video game equipt. Please serious only. I’m not hurting for money so no low baller’s. I have a few jeep’s already and need to thin the herd !Email only and please put ” Jeep Thing ” in the subject line or it will be sent to spam ! Thank’s”
1953 M-38A1 Cathlamet, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
(03/03/2010) This looks nice for the price.
“hey there i am selling a real nice jeep it has a fiberglass front group, 33in at tires, full cage, runs and drive great has 4:56 gears.”
Fiberglass Fenders & Hood Bedford, PA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
These appear in good shape. Not a bad price for everything.
“For sale I have these 2 fiberglass fenders and fiberglass hood for the Willys Jeeps CJ-2A and CJ-3A. These are in great condition and are extremely rare to find. I was going to use these on my 1948 CJ-2A, but I decided to bite the bullet and fix the orginal steel parts. Please ask any questions, serious inquires only!!!”
1962 CJ-3B Shaler, Pa $5900
Nice looking CJ-3B.
“My 1962 semi-restored CJ-3B has a Kelly cab and Western plow. I have had this as a plow truck for a while and in 2002 I sent it off to ‘summer camp’ to get the minor body work done and new paint. Mileage presently stands at 66,010 miles.” It is in very good shape must see.I will be out of town for two weeks but you may see it at the friday road park on friday road in shaler township.It will be locked up but you may view it.”
1943 GPW York, Pa $3900
This looks like a good price for a restored GPW ….
“Also i have for sale a 1943 Ford GPW for sale this is a WW2 Jeep it is taged a titled and ready for the road or play engine and transmission rebuilt most original parts asking $3900 call 717-817-4029 or 817-7413”
1947 CJ-2A Pottstown, Pa **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
Looks solid.
“i have a 1947 willy totaly done with 82 miles on engine looking for a harley of same value lets talk”
1951 CJ-3A Concord, NH $8500
UPDATE: Still Available
(09/13/09) “for sale. flat fendered jeep with 4.3 vortec engine, dana axles, all new wireing, 33″ tires. power steering and brakes. steel body, completley restored….to much to list…. complete rebuilt. call john 617-799-4944”
1957/58 CJ-3B Arcadia, Fl $500
It sounds like a good price for a parts jeep.
“1957/58 CJ3B rear end not in but, do have, needs bearing. call= 863-990-7151”
1949 CJ-2A Mead, Co **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Was $17000. Status Unknown.
(03/14/2010) It looks like a nice jeep.
“Diminutive antique jeep. Body-off restoration. Original L134 4 cylinder motor, 3 speed transmission, transfer case, lock out hubs, drive-train. Refurbished interior, roll bar covers.”
1953 CJ-3B Minden, Nv **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Here’s a project. It sounds like it doesn’t have an engine, tranny or tc.
“1953 Willy’s High Hood Jeep. Tub only, differentials, tires, wheels, roll cage, 2 gas cans and mounts. Tub is in great condition. A rare find. Will trade for 3/4 ton pickup, Quad, Polaris Ranger, or Yamaha Rhino.”