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UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/22/2020) This has a fiberglass body. I’m not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1223807497989120/
“This is a PROJECT it’s a 1985 cj7 frame and 4 cyl running gear 4 speed trans. The body is a used cj2a fiberglass tub steel frt end. This is a project and needs to be completed”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/22/2020) Looks to be a CJ-3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/767701680754543
“Willys for sale or trade , comes with plow , was running. Not sure of year and not actual miles.”
I’d be very interested to know if the driver’s kidney issues improved once he his jeep driving days in the military were over. This article appeared in the February 21, 1946, issue of the Atlanta Constitution.
This 1944 newspaper photo of Santa in a jeep shows a military jeep with a taller-than-normal windshield, almost 2A like. This was published in the December 28, 1942, in the Bull Horn out of Norman, Oklahoma.
This press photo was taken March 30, 1947, at a Japanese department story where kids got to test out riding jeeps from a Japanese manufacturer who added “Kiroy was Here” to the dash. I don’t think these models of riding jeeps have been documented.
View all the information on ebay
“1947 Press Photo Children playing with toy jeeps at a department store in Japan. This is an original press photo. Japan (General). Japanese children, visiting a Tokyo department store, try out toy jeeps bearing the slogan “Kilroy was here,” placed on them by the Japanese manufacturer.Photo measures 7 x 8.75inches. Photo is dated 3-30-1947. ”
I was able to locate a corresponding photo in a newspaper. This one appeared in the March 31, 1947, issue of the Des Moines Tribune out of Iowa:
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500. Includes a Bobcat hood and modified windshield.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1427316374280630
(10/28/2020) “1942 Jeep mb wheeler no engine or trans. Got it but decided not enough time in my schedule. Clear title from prior owner. Needs lots of work but a good base!”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/29/2020) Has updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/874571583075282/
“1942 Ford GPW WILLYs Jeep. Chevy ll engine straight 4 New T-90 transmission Front disc brake conversion”
Lots of custom stuff here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/403091704373781
“1947 willys .its on a Toyota frame 20 r 4 speed toyota axles with 488s locked in rear. waggy springs in front 39.5 swampers on Beed locks 9000 warn .it’s a wheeler.most of wiring is hard wired but drives down the road pretty good needs shocks put back on it”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/04/2020) Looks in good shape. Unclear why the drain holes are filled.
https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/yakima-1947-cj-2a/7240186090.html
“Very nice condition-Always garaged-No rust-no accidents-original body,engine,and running gears all matching numbers-front disc brakes-12volt ignition and starter-lots”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/07/2020) This body’s been altered, as has the power train.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/409946760038089
“Work in progress 200 ci Ford L6 engine w/3 sp automatic All parts go with it ,T 96 trans ,with old pto shaft ,brake parts ,lights ,wire , cables ,so on or best offer ,cash only”
This looks like it may have been a full-page ad for Carl’s Motor company, despite the news stories sprinkled within. Note the photo of Bob Hope in a CJ-2A that seems to be promoting Carl’s Motors (I wonder if Bob Hope knew it).
As of December 1946, Wyoming County Schools in West Virginia still had 52 one-room schools attended by 1200 students. To serve and maintain those schools throughout the year, the county purchased a CJ-2A.
More details about the rural schools in this article from the December 27, 1946, issue of the Beckley Post Herald out of West Virginia.
Roger Martin pointed me to a Facebook photo from the 1964 movie Ride the Wild Surf. Pictured is Shelley Fabares (who had a higher billing than her female co-star) and Barbara Eden. The beach party movie also starred Fabian and a DJ-3A Gala.
This is a video clip from the beach scene:
Here’s another short video clip of a Gala in the movie:
This later model 3B could use some love.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1092061524577915
“CJ3B high hood flat fender. Original 4 cylinder replaced with 6 cylinder 1978 Maverick engine (200 cube, 120 horsepower). Has new windshield, just did not get installed before pictures were taken. WARNE free wheeling hubs WARNE overdrive 11″ Wagoneer brakes. Many other modifications Also includes new bikini top, spare tire Jerry can carrier, extra molded plastic seats, tow bar. Very recently tuned up also new oil and filter. Runs GREAT.”
Jay’s got this update MB for sale. It has a Warn OD, plus other updates. The engine does not currently run.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/napa-1942-willys-mb/7251252863.html
“Here is your chance to enjoy next summer rock crawling the Rubicon trail!! I have a “1942 Willys MB” for sale. It has a small block Ford V8 with a T18 4 speed transmission Dana 18 transfer case with a Warn all range over drive. It has a Dana 44 in rear and a Dana 27 up front, not sure if it has any lockers. It has 33X12.5 R15 tires. I has a clear California title in my name with out any back fees!! The engine does not currently run.”
Will need some brake work. Probably has an f-head.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/martinez-1946-willy-jeep-cj-2a/7246217359.html
“1946 Willy cj 2A runs good needs break lines and cylenders finished i have all break parts /clean title /newer motor 1951 excilant compresion /i installed /newer altenator /wireing/master and wheel cylinder/new batery/new jeep cans/had house repairs can’t finish/reg expires 7/24/2021”
Has an overdrive, full cage, jerry can/spare tire carrier, and more updates. This project could be worth a look.
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/colfax-1960-willys-jeep/7245195176.html
“4.3 V6 3sp OD, P.S., Disc brakes, tilt wheel, no rust, black & yellow plates,, registered. Nice Jeep. Must see. Not running.”
No pics provided.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/phoenix-willys-jeepster/7247607377.html
“I have Two Willys JEEPSTER projects both are 1950. I have enough parts to build both vehicles. These are two door four seat convertibles (Phaeton) style vehicles. These are very nice custom builder projects with pallets of spare parts. One body is on a highly modified original frame with four wheel independent suspension and four wheel disk brakes. The other body does not include a frame and can easily be fit to a Toyota Four Runner chassis or something similar. A zero time Mercedes-Benz 300 Turbo diesel engine and transmission are available at an extra cost.”
There’s a CJ-5 full cage, among other parts.
https://reno.craigslist.org/pts/d/reno-parts-for-jeeps/7245699411.html
“Selling jeep parts, for GPW, MB,CJ, YJ , TJ, willys pick up and wagons. Axels, transfer cases, Dana 18-20 , GM transfer cases , Dana 300 Gear Set , Frames, Engines , F Head , flat head parts, AMC engine , bell housings, fenders, Grills. Aluminum top and door for flat fender. Wheels. Call for more info, willing to deal on prices.”
Project or parts.
https://reno.craigslist.org/pts/d/fallon-1947-willys-cj2a-jeep/7250586781.html
“For sale or trade is a 1947 Willy’s CJ2A Jeep. The motor was taken out for a conversion before I bought it. All body parts are there as is the transmission and transfer case. I also have an adapter plate for T90 transmission to a small block Chevy. Will consider partial trade for Hodaka motorcycles and parts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $525.
Seems in pretty good shape.
“This is a CJ2A tub in overall very decent, solid condition. The previous owner had it sandblasted and started replacing rusted panels and supports…then let it sit outside for some time. The rust you see is mainly surface rust from sitting. The tool box has already been removed (and is gone), so this would be an ideal tub to stretch for a rock crawler project. Rear floor and wheel wells are in very good condition. The dash has not been all cut-up for extra gauges, radio, speakers, etc.”
There may be value here. Body and front clip look solid. This seems to have a PTO winch.
https://slo.craigslist.org/pts/d/arroyo-grande-1960-willys-jeep-cj5/7250046681.html
“1960 Willys CJ5, 4cyl,
3pd, factory PTO with PTO winch. Not running. Don’t have time to work on this and need it gone. Sold with a bill of sale. Will not part out and will not ship. Located in Arroyo Grande.”
There might be some value in parts here, but what caught my eye was the unusual approach to installed a saginaw box. It looks like the frame was sliced and a new piece added on that has a hub to it.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/long-beach-jeep-1952-abandoned-project/7243948339.html
“1952 JEEP
FACTORY TRANSMISSION AND TWIN STICK TRANSFER CASE,W/CHEVY SM BLK ADAPTER,
BOXED FRAME,
CHEVY POWER STEERING,
BUCKET SEATS,
6 PIONT ROLL BAR,
NEW SUPERLIFT 3″ SPRINGS,”
UPDATE: Seller is parting it out. Was $750.
(11/28/2020) Rolling chassis.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/d/gilbert-parting-out-1946-willys-jeep/7238368334.html
“his is a 1946 Willys Jeep project. It has rust and dents.
It does not have a hood, windshield, grill, or fenders.
It is basically a rolling chassis with new springs and the body on it.
It is a major project. But it could be really cool.
I do have some extra parts for extra money if you want to see them.
Please give me a call or text with questions.”
This article in the June 28, 1948, issue of Newsweek covers how the Keystone Automobile Club’s three jeeps were transformed into mobile video units for the 1948 Republican and Democratic Conventions that were being held in Philadelphia.
Six months earlier in January, the same jeeps had been setup with radios to help manage road patrol issues (multiple news articles mentioned this), so adding television service expanded, albeit temporarily, the capabilities of the jeeps.
Last year we saw a different pic of one of the jeeps that is housed in Philadlephia’s free library:
PHOTO CREDIT: Free Library of Philadelphia .. PHOTO CAPTION: Keystone Automobile Club – Road Patrol Service.