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I am unsure if the windshield is included or not.
https://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/d/nanuet-jeep-willys-hard-top-and-doors/7273435016.html
“1945 to 1954 jeep willys cj2 and cj3 hard top and doors”
Maybe someone can use these?
https://lascruces.craigslist.org/wto/d/las-cruces-16-kelsey-hayes-wheels/7271956450.html
“This is a set of Kelsey Hayes steelies which measure 16×4.5 and have a 5 on 5-1/2” bolt pattern. I am asking $90ea for a total of $360. The exterior face has been reconditioned. Lug holes are all in great shape along with the valve stem holes. These wheels could be found on Military Jeeps, Internationals, Willys and other vintage vehicles from the 40’s up thru the 60’s. If you are restoring a classic and need a nice set of time period correct wheels, these just may fit the bill.”
Lots of custom work on this project.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/d/clifton-1946-willys-jeep-project/7282703508.html
“Body and frame with clear title are 1946 Willy’s
Running gear – 1986 Cherokee
Engine 2.8 V6 Engine runs fine but fuel tank not hooked up
5 speed manual transmission and transfer case
Tires – 32-1250s on 10″ rims
Lots of extra parts
80% completed”
Not sure how much value is here, but the body is a VEC CJ-2A.
https://memphis.craigslist.org/pts/d/memphis-willys-jeeps/7276024193.html
“Willys Jeep parts cj2a mb No hood no fenders no grill not windshield frame no tailgate no steering colum CJ5.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/10/2019) Has some body patches.
https://maine.craigslist.org/atq/d/hampden-1947-willys-cj2a-jeep/7279886406.html
“1947 CJ2A 4×4 jeep for sale
Frame is very good
Body has been patched years ago and is solid for a 72 year old.
Runs and drives very good
Very well maintained
Brakes work
All lights, horn, gauges work
4 cylinder, 3 speed
Ramsey winch that works good
lock out hubs
*no battery, the old one is no good
*needs radiator
– the one that’s in the jeep is Not included! – It goes to another jeep
– eBay has a good buy on replacement radiators
I have owned this for about 30 years,
it has always been stored inside since I have owned it.
Never abused
I am selling because I have other jeeps and need to make some space.”
Floors have rust.
https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/pts/d/flagstaff-1947-jeep-willys-tub/7276990388.html
1947 Jeep willys tub. Tub is straight floor is rusted. $500 firm”
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/townsend-1956-willys-cj6/7281934402.html
“1956 Jeep Willy RUNS, DRIVES, AND PLOWS 4X4 4 CYL ENGINE F134 BILL OF SALE ONLY…..NO TITLE NEW BRAKES NEW SHOCKS NEW FUEL PUMP HAS SOME DINGS, DENTS, AND A FEW RUST SPOTS. LOOKING FOR SERIOUS MOTIVATED CASH BUYERS READY WITH TRUCK AND TRAILER. ”
This is the fifth of five similar brochures, though it’s the only one described as a Willys-Overland Export Company Brochure. It highlights the Willys Sedan Delivery vehicle. The form number is SD-73-MI–80M–350. Like the others, it is nearly 22″x17″.
The brochure in the post below this appears to be the same, though with different colors, and it states it is from Willys-Overland Motors. Why are they different? I don’t know.
This is how the folded front page looks:
This is the folded back page:
When unfolded vertically, this page appears:
When unfolded horizontally, this page appears highlighting the new Hurricane engine:
When completely unfolded, this page appears:
And, finally, this is how the back appears when unfolded:
I don’t have a high resolution version of this brochure, as it’s more expensive (almost $50 after shipping and taxes .. it comes from Australia) than I’d like to pay. You can see it was originally sent to Minnesota (Cutler Motors Sales, Mora, MN). How it got to Australia I couldn’t say. Curiously, it has the same form number as the export version in the post above: SD-73-MI–80M–350.
You can view more info on eBay
As with the one above, this is the front of the folded brochure:
This is the folded back page:
When unfolded vertically, this page appears:
When unfolded horizontally, this page appears highlighting the new Hurricane engine:
When completely unfolded, this page appears:
And, finally, this is how the back appears when unfolded: Continue reading
UPDATE: This page will soon be expanding…
I was inspired to purchase and learn more about the brochures below after realizing that a poster I saw during a visit at Dave Antram’s place in 2013. Here’s a photo of it:
I’m wondering if there is a Universal Jeep brochure similar to the brochures below. I don’t remember seeing one and I don’t have any documentation of one yet. There also could be other brochures with the same theme as the ones below, so I can’t say these five represent ALL of them.
Now on to the truck/wagon brochures. These five brochures are very similar, so I thought it would be interesting to compare them side by side. As you can see below, the images and coloring of the brochures are very similar to the poster, but not exactly the same. These brochures also have the dimension graphic concept, though the poster expresses it somewhat differently.
While I originally thought these were all printed in early 1950, I’m less certain, as Colin pointed out that #1 (4WD Willys Truck) mentions “Key Starting”, which he thinks appeared in 1952. So, most likely, these appeared between 1950-1952.
You can view the original scans using the following links:
These are the back of those brochures:
5. The New Willys Sedan Delivery brochure (domestic only? from the today’s top post)
The Shreveport Times reported on a forest fires on august 12, 1947, and included a photo of a forestry commission jeep.
Speaking of Forestry Jeeps, this photo of a Forest Service CJ-3A with a Fire pump was taken August 15, 1953. The image resides in the Black Hills National Forest Historical Collection.
https://explore.digitalsd.org/digital/collection/BHNF/id/6549
PHOTO CREDIT: Black Hills National Forest Historical Collection, August 15, 1953.
This has a louvered hood. The jeep seems solid with a few updates.
https://palmsprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/joshua-tree-1946-cj-2a-willys-jeep/7279111650.html
“SUPER CLEAN
RUNS PERFECT
ALL ORIGINAL
STOCK FRONT WINCH
NO RUST
NEAR NEW TIRES
NICE PAINT JOB”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9000.
(02/02/2021) It’s still got the footman loops on the fenders, so it looks like it may have been a Surrey at some point.
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/altaville-1943-willy/7270336898.html
“selling a surrey jeep 2wd column shift hard to find 10,000 obo”
Lots of ‘shiny’ on this cleaned up 3B.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/scottsdale-1953-willys-jeep/7280756738.html
“I have owned this jeep for 2 years, fixed a few minor issues and now I am looking to make room for another vehicle. The vehicle is a total rebuild which if you come over and check it out, listen to the engine and take it for a spin, you’ll see it is in great shape, all around. Asking $20,000 OBO”
UPDATE: This has been relisted
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/apple-valley-m718a1-ambulance-army-jeep/7275947080.html
(01/12/2021) “Selling a rare military AM General M718a1 Ambulance. Same as M151a2 just setup in the ambulance configuration. Clean Ca title on planned non-op. Pre-smog. Runs and drives great. New nos carburetor and fuel lines. Clean tub never been cut, wrecked, or rolled. Soft top is in decent shape, no rips or tears. tires all have decent tread. Extremely rare Jeep in this configuration and condition. Asking $15,000 no trades.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5700.
(01/27/2021) Has a variety of updates.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/for/d/san-gabriel-1953-willys-jeep/7282014053.html
“It’s 1953 willys. Engine runs no major issues. I have a new pair of bucket seat for you. It’s none op and no back fee.”
This has a replacement tub.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/redlands-classic-1947-willys-jeep/7282315752.html
“Beautifully restored and cared for – original engine and transmission – runs great! New paint, new upholstery, new canvas top (still in packaging), turn signals, seatbelts, almost new tires, and much more! Updated to 12 volt electrical system. Same owner for over 20 years. Current CA registration. Fun to drive and a real eye catcher!”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/31/2020) This modified wagon(?) created as a hunting vehicle has a later model grille. It includes a PTO winch.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1684042798438023
“53 hunting Jeep. Rebuilt engine, PTO wench, very dependable!”
Still works.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/tls/d/menlo-park-hobart-welder/7280916528.html
“Vintage Hobart gas powered welder. Powered by Jeep Willys engine.
It’s probably 1950’s era.
Runs and welds perfect. Comes with leads and mounted on a trailer. Located at 3519 Edison Way, Menlo Park.”
The body is rough.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/744843046421469
“1947 jeep Cj2a, body is pretty rough, but the frame is almost perfect except for a small buckle at the frame horn. No title but all the body tags are there, even the frame tag. Runs and drives good, no brakes, needs wheel cylinders. New master cylinder. Needs foot starter wired up. Currently have a jumper wire to start. Needs a gas tank, has a plastic tank for now. May be Interested in trades for other jeeps, broncos, etc.”
That poor CB looks abused. The driver’s step is missing and there are a few mods. Seller has additional parts available.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/422265132365121
“Cj2a tub, fenders, hood, grill, 3b windshield… 1k obo I have other parts that can go with it for more $$$.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/d/black-canyon-city-jeep-dispatch-dj3a/7278137833.html
The top bows are $700 a set. A price for the top clips were not included. Both the both bows and the clips are for the DJ-3A convertible model (solid back and CJ-3B-like windshield with twist-knobs across the top). The seller only has a few sets made. He notes that he isn’t making any money on them and has been more than willing to share information on the insights he gains trying to make his top.
The soft top is something custom the seller had made by an upholsterer. It took him some work to redesign and properly fit the top so that it would fold up and connect to the windshield properly, yet also fold down and attach to the body.
Here is pic of the reproduction bows vs. the original black bows:
Here’s a pic of the soft top:
Has an f-head.
https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/sonoita-1946-willies-jeep/7278981704.html
“46 Willies Jeep 75 % restored, engine is a 1958 Street four-cylinder, new paint, seats, wiring and much more”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/08/2020) This has a replacement body, along with some updates.
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/fallon-1953-cj3b-obo-trade/7280242543.html
“1953 Willys cj3b. This is a very clean old Jeep, with loads of new parts. It’s on about a 10 year old restoration has the 231 Buick v6 with a three speed plus overdrive. Brand new clutch, new fuel tank, new complete OE wire harness from kaiser Willys online, new ignition switch, headlight switch, front disc brake conversion, and it comes with the conversion for the rear. It runs and drives well, but will still need some tinkering to be 100%. This is one of the cleanest old jeeps I’ve seen. Has new tires all the way around. Come and see it you’ll be driving it home. I’m asking $11,500 obo. Possible trade for a nice 4 door pickup, or Toyota suv”
