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It’s not clear to me who the author of this article is, but he describes the “red tape” he and other must overcome to purchase jeep in Europe. His story appeared in the May 30, 1946, issue of the Tipton Daily Tribune out of Tipton, Indiana.
This photo shows a search party from the First Cavalry Division in Tokyo heading out to find graves of American soldiers and POWs. It appeared December 07, 1947, in the Star Tribune out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
UPDATE: Well, clearly the exhaustion got the best of me on this post. I thought this was a North Carolina story, when in fact it was a California story.
This November 11, 1946, article in the Wilmington Daily Press Journal highlights the opening of Carl’s Motor Company. I’d love to see an original of that photo.
This article in the April 14, 1946, issue of the Daily Oklahoman, highlighted jeeps, among other issues, with causing injuries in Tokyo.
UPDATE: I’ve added high-resolution examples of each of these articles. You can download the zipped file here: jeep-serial-numbers-sale-in-hawaii.zip
This is a cool find. It announces the first sale of jeeps to veterans in Hawaii for personal use (as well as business). There have got to be a few jeeps still around that originated at this surplus sale. This was published in the June 01, 1946, issue of the Hawaii Tribune-Herald (page 4). I’ve divided up the list into multiple images. At the bottom of this post is a link for the entire clipping.
First of three lists:
No Updates today, but Ann flew into MN and will accompany me back, so there should be some updates in a day or two.
While trying to locate a place for Betty Page to pee on the way to MN, I ran across this FC-150 outside Big City Bar & Grille in Rawlins, Wyoming.
And from this angle …
I’m pretty sure there won’t be many updates between Wed and Sunday the way things are going. There’s lots of driving and lots of pup management.
UPDATE: Gil’s hoping to reconnect with he Shakespeare family, so I’m reposting this in the hopes some family member might see it.
Original Post January 18, 2017 — Bill shared the video below from Jack and Doreen Shakespeare. Together, the couple recount their 1958 journey in a late 40’s wagon from Australia to England. The trip took them 114 days. Fortunately for us, they filmed much of the trip. It’s a great story.
This 1969 Jeep Wagoneer was spotted by Dan. It’s already sold, but still worth a look:
https://barnfinds.com/54k-mile-1969-jeep-wagoneer/
Update: **SOLD** Was $21,000.
Bob asked me to list his M-38 that’s for sale. He’s got more pics, but I don’t have the bandwidth at the moment to download them. You can contact him at 412 576 3325
“1952 M38 (MC35123). Frame off restoration. 24v (12v ignition). Includes locking hubs, directionals, rifle rack, 24v distributor, wires and spark plugs.”
Some of the serial numbers are the same, but it also appears to include some new ones (I only did a cursory comparison). This appeared in the July 11, 1946, issue of The Honolulu Advertiser.
This ad appeared in the September 06, 1946, issue of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. I have not compared this list to the previous lists, but it sure appears that a lot of jeeps sold over the summer of 1946. This list also contains more non-jeep vehicles.
UPDATE (late Monday night): Well, it being 2020, this plan went awry. A few hours before we were going to leave, Ann’s mother had a breathing episode (she has COPD), so Ann couldn’t join me. That means I’m doing a solo trip with our 10-month old puppy and returning with a second puppy.
We’ve decided to get a full sister for our newest pup, as we don’t think our older dog will be around much longer (he’s got a bad heart). So, we’ll be on the road the next few days to Minnesota and back. Updates will continue, but I likely won’t be very responsive to email. We don’t plan on any reader stops or fun explorations, so I expect there will be little to report. Our goal is to beat the coming cold weather, avoid the virus, and return quickly so that Ann’s mother isn’t by herself for too long (we’ve lined up support for her while gone).
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
Has some tool box rust. Overall looks pretty good.
“This is an all original (except paint) CJ2A. Runs great, needs nothing! New king pins and fuel pump. Top is included. Also door frames but I have no material for them. 4 X 4 works great and these jeeps go almost anywhere, so fun. There is a little rust under the body, floors are solid as is the frame.
I’m on the road a lot so I might not answer right away. If it’s listed it’s still available, please don’t ask. Thanks Jimmy. Any questions welcomed!!’
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4750.
(09/29/2020) This runs, but could use some body work. Seller doesn’t check email every day.
https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/d/vermilion-1946-willys-jeep-cj2a/7203724294.html
“I Bought this jeep for a total redo. Previous owner I’m told owned it 20+ years, garage kept and it shows. Divorce forced sale. From the pile of receipts I have he was slowly redoing it. The mechanical work seems to be all done as it runs great, shifts good with good oil pressure. I bought it not running as it was about half way through a 12 volt conversion which I finished and the carb was shot.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4200.
(03/19/2020) Has updates.
https://poconos.craigslist.org/cto/d/dingmans-ferry-1946-willys-jeep/7215569734.html
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ, Buick V6 3 Speed. Four-wheel drive. Body and frame in good shape, motor runs well. Call for Info.”
Has some updates.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/d/farmingdale-1951-willys-jeepster/7214166961.html
“1951 Willys Jeepster Resto-mod powered by a rebuilt 1955 Ford 312 with rebuilt automatic transmission, Mustang II Independent Front Suspension, Front Disc Brakes, and new Dual Master Cylinder. Rack and pin steering, reinforced frame (to handle the extra torque), 12-volt conversion. Painted Kelsey Hayes Wired Wheels.
Full restoration of the body. Distressed metal removed and new welded in place.
Painted in 1955 Ford ‘Seafoam Green and Black’, which is absolutely stunning.
All new interior, done by the Jeepster Man in New Jersey.
This drives like a modern car, with plenty of power to go and stop. You will not see another one in this condition on the East Coast.”
UPDATE: Seller has been consistent on the price. Still Available.
(01/04/2016) Looks solid.
“1949 Willy Jeep. Frame up restoration. Call for details. ”
http://kenai.craigslist.org/cto/5370107317.html
This seller has two items for sale:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
Looks to be a 3A or later engine.
“Not running
Trans and transfer case too
Make cash offer
You pick up Portland”
Has rust and some glass looks broken.
https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/mont-vernon-willys-cj3a-parts/7210791901.html
“Metal top for Willys Jeep- removed from CJ3A. Has rear hatch and doors with roll up windows.”
No pics provided. Engine not installed.
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/pts/d/stratford-1948-willys-cj2a/7208786704.html
“48 Willys Jeep CJ2A-$6500 obo!
Lots of new parts-Tires, Soft Top etc.
Lots of extra/spare parts included, parts books etc.
This is a project. Jeep currently has no engine installed. 2 engines included. Jeep is a roller, everything is there and together. No rot, no rust, clean title. It just needs an engine built/installed!
$6500 obo!”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,500
(11/21/2018) Has updates.
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/d/alden-1946-willys-cj2a/7213999239.html
“46 Willy’s all redone v6 motor 35” tires”
I like the full-layout image of the country and jeeps on this brochure. It’s form number is DM 62-07.
Here’s the full image:
