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This double-sided brochure is printed in French on one Sid era German on the other. The only driver shown in the pics is a woman at the helm of the CJ-2A. Given the vehicles pictured, my guess this was printed in 1947 or 1948. The paper is extremely thin, so I’m surprised this one survived.
This brochure highlights the jeep’s ease of operation.
As part of the 1945 Press Release packet, this image is included as photo #1 along with a caption.
Joe spotted this photo showing a partially crushed M-38A1.He accidentally found it on Google while searching for something else. I had no idea an M
Quora.com indicates the tank is an M-50 Sherman that was damaged during fighting along the West Bank during 1967. I had no idea running over an M-38A1 could knock out a tank like that! (my poor attempt at humor…).
This jeep was the first vehicle to go from West Germany to West Berlin following the soviet blockage of Berlin.
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“1949 Press Photo U.S. Army jeep travels between West Germany & West Berlin. This is an original press photo. U.S. Army jeep is first Allied vehicle to travel land route between West Germany and West Berlin after end of Soviet blockage of West Berlin, May 12, 1949 (Germany)Photo measures 10.25 x 8.5inches. Photo is dated 05-12-1949.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
Seller would like potential buyers to see the parts at his place and his dad’s to see what’s all there. Seller doesn’t have the time to part it all out.
“Hello, I have a somewhat large Willys parts collection that i would like to sell. Its a collection from my dad and i dating back to the 1980’s. He is 80 and no longer has interest in keeping most of it and honestly there’s so much stuff i don’t really know what all is there. Included are multiple engines, sheet metal, interior parts, transmissions, transfer cases, axles, frames, etc. for wagons, trucks, jeepsters, cj2 cj3, mb and maybe a few cabover parts, trash cans full of parts, containers full of part, etc. There might be a few NOS parts too but I have to look and see what i might keep as i’m likely gonna keep one or two of the Willys vehicles as my kids have been wanting a father kid classic car project. I would like someone who can come to my place in Hesperia and my dads in Riverside to see it all. Keep what you want and sell the rest to other Willys enthusiasts. I don’t have time to part it out or deal with those that are looking for a few parts. Tried that before and it was a big waste of time. Pics only show a part of whats there. Please understand that you will need a decent amount of storage space for all this, preferably inside storage and much of it is very heavy and it will take multiple loads so be realistic. Thanks”
Mostly stock. Looks solid.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/orange-cj2a/7194971767.html
“1948 CJ2A, Body off restore, transmission rebuild, alium. radiator, stainless flex fan, rear diff. locker, all new tires, military rear bumpers, all new wiring, overdrive, electric windshield wiper motors, rebuilt carb., new gas tank.”
Looks in good shape. Has a Toyota engine.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/crockett-1961-jeep-willys-wagon-maybe/7197068713.html
“$10k or possible trade for 4×4 Jeep plus cash or????1.8 liter Toyota motor and transmission starts and runs good. Suspension and steering box all rebuilt. New paint and dent free body.New stereo and lots of parts, seats etc.
This is a rare opportunity for the right person. Body and paint perfect. Rare and very cool vehicle.”
Needs some work.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/mesa-1951-willys-jeep/7205459217.html
“Classic Willys Jeep has a 2.8l V6, T90 3speed trans with newer transfer case and larger front and rear axcles. Has wide 36″ tires and alumin craragar rims. however tires are rotted and one is blown out. Also has the desirable fiberglass body. I purchased to fix up but due to property I live at being up for sale I have to let someone else do this project. Unsure of engine issues as it did not run when I purchased it. It does turn over. no water in oil or in radiator. Great project for father and son or for off roading or steeet wise.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This hasn’t run in a while. Has a power converter on the dash.
“This is a 1967 cj6 that has been on a farm its whole life, it has the typical old CJ rust spots that are very fixable floorboards are solid, engine runs Jeep drives, needs TLC, it has been in a barn for the last 15 years, currently licensed and registered with a clean title”
This project appears to have potential.
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/lake-isabella-jeep-willys-delivery/7204165490.html
“1949 Jeep willys delivery, four cylinder, 2 wheel drive, have original parts with barn doors, project”
Given the snaps along the door tops, these may have been designed for a Muller top.
“Vintage Jeep half doors.fits Willy’s and cjs.very good condition”
https://fresno.craigslist.org/pts/d/davenport-vintage-jeep-half-doors/7203562286.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/07/2020) Has some non-stock features. Refurbed, not restored. Has a replacement body.
https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/yakima-willys-cj-2a-jeep/7205821593.html
“Complete Frame Up Restoration 300 miles ago
• Exterior; Yellow
• Interior; Brown
• 4-cylinder 12 volt
• High back bucket seats
• Black top”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $16,500.
(05/23/2020) Jeep appears in good shape. More pics needed.
https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/d/redmond-1947-willys/7202749175.html
“1947 restored Willies Jeep. Basically original. Must see!”
Mitch’s cousin has these terra tires stolen out of their grandmother’s shop. Feel free to email me at d @ deilers.com (no spaces around the @) if you see or know anything.
“Typical 31×15.50-15 terras. Stolen from Snohomish County, WA sometime in the last 2 months. Wheels are unique- widened Kelsey Hayes wheels as pictured. 3 have the correct centers, one has had the center crudely replaced with a Ford style center. Torched the opening larger for jeep fitment, crude welds maring the center to the rim.
Stolen from my cousin out of my grandma’s shop. Shop doesn’t get checked very often so we don’t know exactly when they disappeared, but he bought them less than 2 months ago. Should be easy enough to ID.”
Titled Geschlossener Jeep fur Sommer und Winter, these two brochures came from Switzerland. The majority of the images show configurations for the CJ-6, but a CJ-3A looking jeep is shown as is a CJ-5. You can see one brochure has “72” written on it, which *might* be a reference to 1972? Those seem like some nice configurations of well-built tops.
A March 30, 1947, article in the Metropolitan Pasadena Star-News introduced the Forest Service’s ten new CJ-2As to California readers. These vehicles were equipped with two-way radios to aid fire control.
The article notes that a Weasel was being tested, along with the development of a four-wheel-drive vehicle that would be better for forest fire fighting, but I could find no references on the internet to an offload vehicle designed by Ira Funk.
This one-page press release focuses on the CJ-2A’s engine.
Looks in good shape. Has a Meyer half cab.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/pinehurst-1952-willys-jeep/7204814574.html
“1952 Willys Jeep in immaculate condition! New 9000 pound winch. Spare tire and Jerry cans. Twin stick transfer case. 4 cylinder.”
Lots of updates to this M-38. It look sin good shape. This has a Bobcat fiberglass hood.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/d/vaughn-1951-jeep-cj3-m38/7200664911.html
“1951 jeep C3-M38, this jeep is in great shape has a Chevy 305 V8, 4speed transmission with hi/lo range, Warren 8,000lb winch, matching military trailer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
(09/16/2020) Looks nice. Has some updates.
“Fully restored 1949 Willys CJ3A. Only 5600 miles since restoration
Re-built Willys L-134 engine
WarnerT90/Spicer 18 transmission, transfer case, does leak a bit
Spicer 25 front axle 5:38 ratio
Re-built Dana 40 rear axle, 5:38 ratio(have a vibration at coast)possibly driveline ?
GM Saginaw steering box, New steering linkage, newer Jeep locking column
12 volt electrical, new Painless wire harness, GM 1-wire alternator
Auto Meter gauge set
High quality Beachwood Canvas vinyl upholstery, seat foam
Original Body, aftermarket hood, tailgate & right rear quarter panel
Up-graded with 11” drum brakes
Super lift leaf springs, shocks 2” lift
BFG Mud terrain tires, 33x10x15 black spoke steel wheels
Smittybuilt roll cage, silver vein power coated,
Warn locking hubs
Comes with extra engine core, misc. parts, have all receipts
Has won several awards at local car shows”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
(08/31/2020) This appears to have a Worman Jee-Cab hardtop.
“Running and driving and very original cj2a. Getting harder to find these! Some rough edges but a great base to build into a classic head-turner or fun 4×4. Starts and runs and goes through the gears fine. Brakes need bled, but it will stop- eventually. Pto winch works. Body mostly very straight. Original seat bases there with some decent newer passenger van seats on them now. Fairly comfortable. Need bolted in. $3500 obo.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9900.
(12/28/2019) Appears solid. Has a few updates.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/cedar-creek-1950-jeep-cj3a/7204609115.html
“1950 Jeep cj3a for sale by owner. 90% original in good running condition. All original drive train and everything works as it should including the 4 wheel drive. Original mileage unknown as it had a newer speedometer installed before I got it. Has many new parts including alternator, carburetor, seats, roll bar, bikini top, brake drums, shoes, wheel brake cylinders, tires, hood, head lights, turn signal lights, tail lights, and battery. Hate to let it go but it’s time to move on to the next project. Clean blue title, cash only.”
Has updated powertrain.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/damascus-1949-jeep-willys-jeepster/7203710872.html
“1949 WILLYS JEEPSTER
NO RUST!
MUSTANG 200 6 CYL ENGINE
C-4 AUTOMATIC TRANS MISSION
RUNS AND DRIVES EXCELLENT!
LEATHER INTERIOR
NEW TIRES
TOP WITH SIDE CURTAINS (CLEAR WINDOWS)
$13,500 OBO INTERESTING TRADES?”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/07/2020) Has a fiberglass body.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/longview-rare-jeep-for-sale/7190661633.html
“1947 Jeep CJ2A…..fiberglass tub, 283 corvette motor , 3 speed w/ overdrive….new tranny, new clutch/ pressure plate , new throw out bearing ,new bell housing…new wiring through out ….Radio/cassette player….winch with attachment kit”
