This 1942 advertisement in the Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) informs readers that they need to get their gifts in the mail by November 1st if they hope to reach military personnel in time.
1960 Willys of Canada Limited Ad on eBay
The ad mentions the “yellow pages”; now that’s a dated reference!
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“1960 CANADA CANADIAN CAR TRUCK AD WILLYS OVERLAND JEEP PICKUP TRUCK CAMPER. MEASURES ABOUT 6.5 X 12 INCHES.”
1944 MB Fontana, CA $7500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/21/2020) Has a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/705909973641558/
“v8 engine .. runs good.. clean title…”
1960 FC-150 Gilroy, CA **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was No Price.
Seller will sell, but will also consider a trade.
“Just testing the waters, Anyone got something cool to trade me for this 1960 FC? Doesn’t have to be a Jeep. Runs and drives good. Looking for a cool 4×4(doesn’t need engine) or something setup for a small block chevy) Located in Gilroy (Would sell as well)”
1948 CJ-2A College Station, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $20,000.
(06/28/2020) Looks in great shape.
“48′ Willys Jeep
Excellent Condition
Complete Canvas Top
Vehicle starts up and runs, gauges work
All fluids recently changed
Family owned since the late 60’s”
1947? CJ-3A? Reno, NV $3000
Listed as a 1947 CJ-3A, it looks more like a modified MB/GPW.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3558694800887894
“This is a jeep model cj3a, a little hard to start but runs and drives, engine is a 283, bought as a project but don’t have the time or money to work in it. Comes with roll bars and rear seat. It is exempt from smog, odometer and seat belts. Asking 3000”
1948 CJ-3A? Lake Arrowhead, CA $12,500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/17/2020) Looks like an old school build. It’s listed as a ‘1948 CJ-3A’. I wonder what “rewired Warn hubs” means.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/311324790237070
“Run great and 4×4 works great! Only selling because my grandfather has cancer and can’t drive anymore. Has a 305 Chevy V8 Edlebrock carb, 4 speed transmission, Dana 44 axles front and rear, disk brakes (front), PRP seats, auto meter gauges, 20 gallon fuel cell, Jamar prox master cylinders, clutch cylinder. Rewired warnhubs, tow bar and lights, winch, on board air compressor, full roll cage. $12,500 OBO”
1950 CJ-3A Justin, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3950.
(11/26/2020) Has an inline 6.
“Asking $3950 OBO Runs well Not street legal Been on same farm 25 yrs, hasn’t left…. Tires are new. Jeep is 1950 Willis engine is 50 model studie Baker flathead 6 cylinder, uses oil not new its Vintage. Windshield included”
1958 Willys Essential Special Service Tools Brochure
Miller Manufacturing provided essential special service tools for jeeps. An earlier edition of this brochure from the 1940s can be seen here and for trucks here.
This particular brochure is Form F-741 A and is 10 pages. It was printed in April of 1958 and includes some tool order forms.
1949? CJ-3A? DJ-3A El Paso, TX $6100
This appears to have a DJ-3A Convertible body and windshield. The chassis may be from a CJ-3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/398772334597985
“1949 Jeep Willys CJ3A Clean title of Texas Motor 350 of a chevy 💡Project jeep If you buy it will need to be town”
1950 CJ-V35U Fredericksburg, TX $6500
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(11/06/2020) This appears to be a CJ-V35U, though it has a few mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3276821425746866/
“Our research indicates that this Willys Jeep CJV35/U is one of only 1000 produced and one of perhaps 100 in existence. In 1950, the U.S. Navy contracted the construction of 1000 Jeeps with deep water fording capability and special radio equipment for forward observation duties. Serial numbers ran from 10001 to 11000, making our number 10794 a late production example. The previous owner related that it had been used as a hunting vehicle on his ranch. As such, many original parts are missing, but many remain (hood, excellent headlight bezels, tailgate, etc.). All Naval identification plaques are also present. We recently installed a battery and fuel tank (tank was not original) to get it running, but there are NO BRAKES, making this an ideal project or parts Jeep to be sold AS IS.”
1948 CJ-2A Madisonville, KY **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
Looks like a photograph of an ad. Am assuming this is a legit ad. Description in the photo.
1947 CJ-2A Katy, TX $13,500
This has some updates. The lack of drain holes and the diamond plate in the cargo area suggest there’s been some body repairs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/817727515439789/
“1947 Willys Jeep. Runs perfect, no leaks, body in great shape, nice interior. Asking $13,500 OBO. Message me if you would like to see it or want additional pics.”
1953? CJ-3A? San Antonio, TX $2500
Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/387901492331924
“This is a 1953 Willy’s Jeep. Great project vehicle. 4 cylinder Engine runs. Steering box has been rebuilt. Currently working on Transmission and brakes. I don’t have a place to work on it inside.”
1952 M-38 Bossier, LA $3800
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3800.
(03/20/2020) This old Portland Fire jeep is supposed to run and drive, once the clutch is finished.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1747082655457321
“‘Selling my dream project. Tough times require tough decisions. This is a 1952 M-38 Willys Jeep. 4WD miracle. RUNS AND DRIVES, doesn’t stop great. Brand new clutch. Comes with extras, and a $50 gift card to the Jeep parts store I never got to use! Serous inquiry only, please no tire-kickers. Almost all original. Started life as a Korean war jeep, then went on to be used for the fire dept in Portland. You can see the OD green under the red FD paint. Very cool and nostalgic. Email me with any questions you have, I’ll be happy to answer. Title in hand. $100 deposit. ”
1958 FC-170 Seguin, TX $5200
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5200
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/994332121041016
“Willis jeep 1958 4×4 6 cylinder standard. May or may not run motor is not locked up. This jeep is below value. [hidden information] Will trade for 55 chevy 2 door body. or 67 or 68 camaro body”
1952 M-38 Albuquerque, NM $12,000
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/08/2020) Has some diamond plating added in multiple places.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1332967560242220
“52 Willys Jeep 4×4. Rebuilt engine, transmission, front and rear differentials and steering. New brakes, wheels and tires . New seats need upholstery. Aluminum radiator and electric cooling fans. Winch mounts front and rear. Call for more info or to take a look.”
April 1970 Jeep Family Brochure
This April 1970 brochure contains some good jeep photos. I’m not very familiar with the “2-Car Car” campaign, so I’ll see if I can figure out when it began and when it ended.
This jeep family brochure is Form 70-04, which to me suggests it is an April 1970 brochure. However, at the bottom of the brochure is written ” Feb-70′ “.
1960s Monarch Hydraulic Schematics/Parts Documents
The following Monarch hydraulic schematics and parts documents were included in the Meyer products binder. Hopefully, they will help someone out when rebuilding one of these units.
1. This first page covers the Monarch Hy-Lo Hydraulic Power Control Type UHT-JA. It is dated August 01, 1959:
2. The next page covers the Monarch Hy-Lo-Jack Hydraulic Power Control Type HFC-5. It is dated August 01, 1959:
1946 Photos of Roy Harmon and Underwater Jeep
UPDATE II: Unfortunately, while the photo sold, the seller was unable to find it.
UPDATE: This photo shows two photographers riding through the water taking photos as Sgt. Roy Harmon, from Washington, D.C., navigates the jeep (named The Reluctant Turtle). Given it was taken in October, the water can’t be very warm. Below this photo are two additional photos that also include Roy Harmon from the same event.
“This is an original press photo. Bay Ridge, Maryland — Photographers hitch a ride to photograph the progress of the “underwater” jeep demonstrated by the Navy today (October 17). Sgt. Roy Harmon, USMC of Washington, DC, clothes in a Marine wading outfit, drives the jeep in 6-foot of water. The underwater operation is made possible by a waterproof kit, which contains an ignition system, waterproof battery, distributor and coil, and aviation-type spark plugs. Two periscope-like pipes serve for the air intake and the exhaust. The jeep, which cannot float, can cavort around in water 6-feet deep for a period of 45-minutes and will make amphibious operations much easier.Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 10-17-1946.”
The October 21, 1946, issue of Hope Star (Hope, Arkansas) featured this image:
An October 21, 1946, article in the The Morning Call (Paterson, New Jersey) provides some great additional details about the ‘submarine’ kit:
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Original Post in 2017: The below photo was likely taken by the intrepid photographers pictured in the photos above:
As part of the post, Luis added the following comment: “Its a true USMC jeep as seen by the use of the electric “Dynamo” windshield wiper motor which were used only on Marine Corp jeeps, these motors are quite rare and highly desirable for a true USMC jeep restoration.”
From the eBay ad: “1946 Press Photo Bay Ridge MD Sgt Roy Harmon USMC in underwater jeep. .This is an original press photo. Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 10-17-1946.”
1946 ‘King of Jeeps’ Berg’s Truck and Parts Company Ad for Engines
Berg’s Truck and Parts Co. placed this ad in the October 13, 1946, issue of the Chicago Tribune. I figure that either engines were selling good and Berg was promoting the sale of more or they weren’t selling good and he had backlog of them that needed to go.
1947? CJ-2A Blackwater, VA $1000
UPDATE: Still Available?
Given the duallies, there seems to be value here. It has three data plates, so likely this is a ’46.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/340964757190083
“1947 Willy’s Jeep flat head 4 needs carb I think I have one to fit 4wd hi lo range dual rear wheels $1,000 If it’s listed it’s still available Will only trade for guns gold and diamond”
1956 Wagon Fontana, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,500.
“1956 Willys Wagon With 283 CI Chevy (Runs great)
All original Running Gear from T90 3 speed trans with Overdrive Dana II case
Dana 25 Front and Dana 44 Rear 4.27:1
New Leafs and Double front shocks (rides great)
New Instrument cluster, Good glass all around all windows work.
Body is straight except for dent in the rear quarter panel (see picture)
Interior is complete (tan). Includes radio and two 6×9 speakers.
I have pink in hand, No time to play with this thing so I rather sell it then let it sit.
Looking for 14,500. I’m in no rush to sell and I’m not looking for trades.
If you want it lets talk.”
1946 CJ-2A Pembroke, MA $3500
The has a fiberglass body that looks similar to a Bobcat fiberglass body, with the wide rim around the cargo area, but this has flat floors and the floor pan connects to the sides of the body differently than a Bobcat..
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/719543238972488
“Really cool project jeep. Fiberglass body with a dauntless v6. New front leaf springs and frame boxed for strength. Comes with cool new bucket seats, harnesses and Saginaw steering box not installed.”
1947 CJ-2A Ashland, OH $6000
Looks like it has a fiberglass body and fenders.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1294789017521998
“1947 Jeep Willys mid-remodel for sale. The motor has been replaced with a Ford 302, it comes with a new wiring harness needing installed. Also new on this is valve covers, water pump, starter, headers, oil pump, clutch, tires, rims, seats, gauges, glass has been replaced, seals, a new vinyl bikini top, and so much more! Just needs someone with the time to finish it and get it running. $6,000 OBO.”