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Ran when parked.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3142709519296274
“1946 keep Willy. Parked 2 years ago and it ran. I think all it needs is a new carburetor and some TLC. Open to offers No low ballers! Very rare item I know what it’s worth. Have been putting off selling it for years but just don’t have the time to make it look pretty again!”
Blaine spotted what appears to be a jeep in the background of this Three Stooges movie. The jeep appears at the 1:08 mark and is shot from a couple angles until the 2:35 mark.
Can you spot the jeep and what model does it most look like to you? To me there are elements that make it look like it was originally a jeep, but it also has some elements that don’t look correct for this particular model.
https://archive.org/details/166.BlunderBoys1955ShempLarryMoe
Bill shared this video that provides some history about the Buick V6. What the narrator doesn’t mention is that by 1965 installations of the Buick V6 were already happening in places like Salt Lake City, where a local dealer was installing them. At least one article in Four Wheeler Magazine also mentions the modifications necessary for a Buick V6 install. Unfortunately, my jeep mags are still stored, so I don’t have the Four Wheeler article handy to share.
(The good news is that we are nearly done with our master bedroom remodel. Once we move in there, we can remodel our ‘family room/office’, which is where we are sleeping right now, where I plan to display and shelve my books/binders until I can remodel the shop … one step at a time)
Since this post about a 1954 Tractor Field Book ad for the Farm Jeep, Barry has been able to track down some Tractor Field Books and post the information at Farmjeep.com. If you are a vintage tractor fan and haven’t heard of the books, I think you’ll like them.
https://www.farmjeep.com/tractor-field-book/
This page from the 1951 Tractor Field Book advertised the Universal Jeep, but post of the book covers standard tractors:
This article that Bill spotted mentions a trench art exhibit at the National WWII Museum, a place I still want to visit. I wouldn’t be surprised it there’s a few trench art jeeps there, too.
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/article_6542294e-1592-11ec-b22f-479c562f0e04.html
Here’s one example of a trench art SEEP at the exhibit:
From this site: https://www.historynet.com/what-is-trench-art.htm
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
Seems worth a look.
“1948 Willy’s CJ2A- 231 Buick V6,3spd w/Warn OD,5.38 gears,recent tune,fluids changed,new alternator,seats,gas tank. Runs,drives and stops. Not a mint one owner but cool old Willy’s to have fun with.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Bill spotted this nice looking Converto Airborne Dump Trailer.
“You are bidding only on a fully restored, WWII Air Transportable, Dump Trailer, manufactured by Converto. Believed to be a 1944. This trailer was often transported to remote areas and used in construction projects. It was typically towed with a jeep as both could be transported inside a WWII C-47 Cargo Plane. The trailer was originally purchased from the estate of a WWII member of the 20th Air Force, and marked in his honor upon restoration. No Title. Sold with a bill of sale only. ”
This has a rare Boston hardtop.
https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/greenville-1948-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7426813224.html
“48 Willys CJ-2A with a title in my name.
Rough shape but all there except interior.
All drivetrain is there. The engine is newer not the original flat head. Has an over head valve engine that I’m pretty sure is bad. Does have a rare hardtop with one door that’s in bad shape but probably fixable.
I’ve owned the jeep for years and realized I’m not going to have time to do anything with it.
Looking for $1000 will negotiate in person if you’re interested.
Feel free to call or text me with any questions.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(12/21/2021) Martin’s got this CJ-3B with a plow, OD, and Kelly hardtop for sale.
“Selling my willys Jeep with hydraulic snow plow and warn overdrive. Runs, drives and stops. Has doors for hardtop. Could use some tranny work. No trades. Will consider reasonable offer. Call for details.”
This could have a Bobcat shell body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/223529036307712
“SD 7AL-2 with two step full wiring/gauges/switch panel. Dana 60 rear end/, 6:17 gears/with spool. 2WD. Full float leaf spring suspension with ladder bars. Reverse shackle with straight axle front end. TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELIE BARS NOT INCLUDED ($3k price drop). 12 point cage, five point harnesses, suspension race seats mounted on cage, Seat covers in excellent condition. Halon full suppression (extinguisher) system. No motor. Set up for SBC on alcohol or gas, plus power glide or TH 400. WILLING TO PART… OBO”
The price appears to be for both. No pics provided.
https://staugustine.craigslist.org/cto/d/palm-coast-flat-fender-jeeps-for-sale/7423123886.html
“A 1948 and a 1950 CJ3A for sale ! These are both project vehicles in rough shape no title the 1948 has a straight six engine 1950 no engine no transmission ! Call for details”
This has an unusual crane.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/995958617928499
“Absolutely amazing piece of americana. This flatbed FC 150 cab over jeep is nothing short than amazing. Four-wheel-drive (4×4) can handle anything that you put in front of it. It even has a keg which is used as a gas tank. It has its own crane and a PTO as well. Heater works perfect. Everything works! Open to trade”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/04/2022) Listed as a 1946, this looks to be an MB with some civilian parts. The PTO appears added in the back.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2186963844815922
“$5,500 Obo. I have a 1946 willys jeep for sale, great condition. Freshly rebuilt F134 engine with about 30 miles on it after the rebuild. New brakes all around with disc brakes added up front. Brand new 9,000lbs winch on the front for those sticky situations while out wheeling. Jeep has a brand new clutch and a 4 speed transmission, tires are also in excellent condition. Has a well built rollbar and top, and has been rhino lined inside and out for ease of cleaning. This jeep would make the perfect hunting rig or just an all around fun little trail ride. Possible trade for dump trailer”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/10/2021) This looks like an old PNW race rig.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2864143837230886
“Mug bogg dragger has ford 9 rear end Danna 44 front built 350 with hurst shifter just needs back yoke on rear end and gas. Looking to trade for a 4by4 truck or cash”
Today we received our first “big” snow. Anything over a few inches is a big snow for us. So, I’ll be shoveling and using the tractor to clear some area. Thankfully, this stuff should melt pretty quickly over the next few days.
Anyone plow with a quad or ATV/UTV? Is that heavy enough to do a decent plow job? Most of my plowing is pavement (about a half acre worth). We could use a small little runabout vehicle for the property anyway.
Maury shared a pic of four of his lighters. I don’t know the exact dates, but made my best guess as to the order they might have been manufactured. Maybe someone else has a better guess?
My guesses:
1) The Willys Motors is likely the earliest, possibly not long after the merger with Kaiser. It didn’t take long after the merger for “Willys” to take a back seat to ‘Jeep’, so my guess is 1953/1954.
2) The 4 Wheel Drive one is my guess for second, maybe 1954-56. Kaiser was ramping up the advertising and “4 Wheel Drive” was definitely a prominent element of that.
3) The yellow-blue logo is from 1957ish. That logo appeared on a number of brochures of that era, including this one from 1957.
4) I can’t tell if the red ‘Jeep’ light is plastic/glass or a combination, but I will guess that one is the newest one? It kind of feels like late 1950s or early 1960s to me.
I don’t think I’ve shared this specific jeep-trailer photo. It was posted by Morihisa Ochi on the G503 Facebook page. He’s posted a number of interesting WWII-jeep photos.
Here’s another interesting photo from Morihisa Ochi. It shows a Ford GP that’s been converted into more of a truck and a radio jeep.
No date on this photo posted by the Maine Forest Rangers on Facebook:
This customized jeep was on g503, posted by Graham Thrussell.
Roger Martin pointed me to this jeep with a modified hardtop sitting on the back:
Roger also pointed me to this unusual tracked mb:
Mario Maipid posted this May 09, 1943, article to Facebook. It indicates the FTC gave credit to Bantam for creating the jeep.
If you are looking for a different kind of DJ-5, this one turned heads at SEMA.
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/jeep/dj5b/2546771.html
“1971 Custom “One Off” Postal Jeep..
AKA Gone Postal…
Built by Stone cold customs in Enid OK.. The owner Jim Stuart worked for the Enid OK post office, As did his mom.. When Mr. Stuart’s mom retired from the USPS. He was able to acquire the actual right hand drive postal jeep his mom delivered the mail in during her 40 years of service.. Over the next 3 years he transformed his mom’s old work jeep into a work of art.. This cool ass jeep debuted at SEMA in 2014.. This one of a kind postal jeep has been in numerous magazines & publications…
Someone ought to like what’s here.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/d/sebastopol-1946-cj2a-jeep/7426028858.html
“1946 early cj2a
3rd owner
Have pink slip it’s on non op
All original engine/ tranny / running gear
Runs and drives great
Has rust and has bondo in tub
New master cylinder , fuel tank
I have a new painless wiring harness,
wheel cylinders/ brake lines and few other parts in a box
Pto winch
Rear pto
Pto belt pulley
Both front and rear pto drive lines
Cj pto twin stick
Jeep truck pto twin stick
Cj pto single stick
Ramsey pto
2Governors
Extra Rebuilt transfer case”
I’m guessing the body has had some work, but still might be worth a look.
https://slo.craigslist.org/for/d/bradley-willys-jeep/7423915961.html
“1946 Willy’s Jeep runs great smogged registration up to date. New gas tank break lines,cylinder head and gasket. New tires about 30 miles on them.make reasonable offer.”
This has a CJ-2A chassis with an M-38 body.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/d/olympia-willys-jeep/7426637853.html
“This is a titled 1947 Jeep. It has a M38 body and engine. This Jeep runs but currently has the fuel tank out since the tank it came with when I got it was for a CJ2A. I have a brand new M38 tank to install. I have also replaced three of the four brakes (cylinders and pads) and have the forth one plus master cylinder on hand. I just haven’t had time to install it. This sale will include both fuel tanks and the remaining brake parts and every thing you see in the photos and the spare engine. This is a project jeep with straight body with no rust.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/18/2022) This has a Bobcat hood.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/536159334608904
“1950 cj3a, 283 sbc, rough but runs and drives good, winch works! New: Brakes Wheel bearings and seals Contact me here and I will get back to you. Serious inquiries and offers will be discussed via phone call or in person.”
This includes a rear PTO gear box.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/bar/d/saint-louis-1947-willys-jeep/7420116748.html
“47 Willys Jeep Original with power take,needs restored.good title.TRADE FOR A JOHN DEERE 455 OR $2.500”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Looks like there’s some value here.
“1942 GPW frame March of 1942, GPW79xx,Tub. Front fenders, winshild, fuel tank, driver seat, passenger seat. Two Combat rims, Body repair parts. GPW H marked T84 transmission, and transfer box, Some small parts. No Title, Bill of sale! Offers,Trades”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000.
It’s a project that needs completion.
“I have a 1948 Jeep CJ2a for sale due to health problems. This jeep is approx 85% complete. I have converted it to a Kabota 4cylinder diesel engine. All the ends to be done is to finish this project. Contact me for more information. I will be posting pictures later.
New Frame
Front Disc brakes
Dual Master Cylinder
New Brake Lines”