This 8-page issue has lots of DJ-3As, Surreys, FCs and Wagons. Note the six-wheeled wagon on page six. The issue includes a photo of a CJ-6 being used as a tour jeep at Hell’s Half Acre near Casper, Wyoming (page 3 lower right).
Quickly Assembled Jeep Video
Bill shared this quick-assemble jeep video, though this doesn’t quite look as quick as others we’ve seen.
What’s more interesting is that one of the comments under the video shares how some US jeep dealers ran some contests challenging folks to assemble actual jeeps completely taken apart. This is the first I have heard about this type of contest. I wonder if it was ever documented in any news articles or magazines. Here is the full comment:
“My grandfather’s garage did this in the 1950’s. He owned the first Jeep dealership in Manhattan, because he was selling Willy’s before WWII, so automatically became a Jeep dealership after the War. [Willys] did a promotion where they set up this contest in different dealerships, to see how long to assemble an entire Jeep. But it was completely apart, not in sub assemblies like here. My grandfather won with a time under 4 hours, and they presented him with a solid gold Bulova watch. On the back was engraved his name, the date, and the time it took to put the Jeep together.”
1951 M-38 Colorado Springs, CO $6000
This has a variety of updates, including a Warn OD. Note the various controls installed on the top of the inner windshield.
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/colorado-springs-1951-jeep-willys-m38/7682327790.html
“-Ford 289 v8 (rebuilt less than 500mi ago)
-C3 transmission w/ B&M shifter
-T18 transfer case with warn overdrive
-Tires with less than 1000mi
-Rebuilt carb installed with engine rebuild (could use a tune now that engine is breaking in)
-Electric fan
-Vented hood
-Heater
-Electric wipers
-Soft top was installed about 2 years ago and less than 1000mi. Jeep parked under carport since it was installed
-has rear seat
-Front seats don’t match
Jeep runs and drives but could use a carb tune/ choke adjustment and general check over from sitting. Hasn’t been driven more than 100miles in the last year.
I have many spares including a performance intake manifold, spare engine that needs rebuilt, spare carb that needs cleaned and rebuilt, non matching spare wheel and tire, rear tire rack that’s not mounted.
I thought I would use this in the mountains while camping but have barely driven it in the 3+ years I’ve owned it. It’s time to move on and let someone else enjoy it. Asking $6000 OBO”
1950 CJ-3A Colorado Springs, CO $4000
This has a Porter & Reed hardtop. Seems there is value here.
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/colorado-springs-1950-willys-jeep/7678309800.html
“selling a 1950 Willys jeep. Has 134 cubic inch flat head 4 cyl motor needs a new starter and carburetor but engine turns. Has a hydraulic winch but needs to be rebuilt. Aftermarket hard top no doors. All in all its in pretty good shape for the age very little rust or damages. $4000 o.b.o.”
1960 CJ-5 Broad Brook, CT $10,000
John shared this militarized CJ-5. Though not restored to original, it looks like this was a nut and bolt rebuild at some point. It seems worth a look given the price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3242234996076515
“Fully rebuilt motor and transmission new tires brakes canvas top and seats. Has been sandblasted and painted about 10 yrs ago.”
1948 CJ-2A Fresno, CA $8500
Only one pic provided.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/fresno-1948-willys/7680454782.html
“1948 Willys jeep, big brakes, Ramsey 6k pto winch”
1955 CJ-5 Lake Stevens, WA $4000
UPDATE: This one is still available.
(09/30/2023) This may be worth a look. The Koenig half cab looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/733292928607380
“A 1955 Willys Jeep Coupe hardtop 4×4 4-speed 4 cylinder new carb runs with snow plow and hydraulic lift works”
1946 CJ-2A & 1944 MB Billings, MT $4500
The 2A drives. The MB ma be only a parts rig.
https://billings.craigslist.org/cto/d/billings-willys-jeeps/7676193331.html
“1946 willys Jeep runs good drives 1944 parts I have not tried to start it trades welcome no motorcycles or basket cases please. 1946 is a 6 cylinder 1944 is a 4 cylinder both 4 speeds both engines are jeep engines.”
1958 FC-170 Camper Moscow, ID $15,000
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/17/2023) TJ shared this custom camper FC-170. The inside looks in pretty good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/368375788854901
or https://pullman.craigslist.org/cto/d/moscow-1958-willys-jeep-fc-170/7677156253.html
“1958 Willy’s Jeep FC 170 1958 custom made aluminum camper 1968 302 out of a Mustang, runs Borg Warner 90 3 speed, rebuilt Spicer Dana 20 transfer case- spicer yokes Dana 53 rear end Dana 44 front end Replaced brakes-, power brakes Body is in good shape given it’s age Camper was custom made in Seattle in 1958 Princess 3 burner stove/ propane works Krefft refrig dual feed works on shore power not sure about propane Custom cabinets, new cushions 12 volt and 120 volt lights The Jeep runs and drives but best to transfer on a trailer which I can drive on for you”
1956 CJ-5 Glade Park, CO **SOLD**
UPDATE :**SOLD** Was $4000.
It doesn’t run at the moment, but is supposed to have a solid body.
“Universal CJ5 Open Body is in good condition – no known rust. PTO winch and built-in tow bar on front bumper. Been stored under cover during present owner +/- 10 years. Comes with new Solex carburetor purchased through Jeepsterman recently. New 6 volt battery. Odds are good that it will run when replaced. Ran previously. Back bench seat included.”
Year? Drag Jeep Stayton, OR $6000
This drag jeep has a fiberglass Bobcat body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/190540524085876
“Nice drag car with slicks and paddles. Well built sounds awesome. There’s been alot of money and time put into this ride. Has a built 350 with th400 narrowed 9″ rear B&M shifter to much to list. If you look at it you’ll buy it. 6000 or offer.”
Year? CJ-3B Ventura, CA $2900
This project includes a variety of parts. It’s a later model body (big speedo hole).
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/pts/d/ventura-jeep-cj3b-and-parts/7672435600.html
“cj3b jeep lost papers for parts or restore hard to find in this condition with ex jeep parts .
T 18a tranny and danna 20 T.C
NP 435 tranny ford
danna 20 T.C with adapter for auto tranny
bell housing jeep 6 cyl.
bell housing jeep V8
YJ grill
jeep gas cans 3 and parts”
1963? Wagon Kalispell, MT $1500
There may be some value here, but hard to tell how solid the body is.
https://kalispell.craigslist.org/pts/d/kalispell-1963-willys-wagon/7667287595.html
“Reduced price. Willys wagon, has adaptor for chevy motor. does not have a motor currently. no seats, body is in pretty good shape. Has glass and window garnishings”
1960 CJ-3B Rifle, CO $5500
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.
(07/01/2023) Needs a starter at the very least.
https://westslope.craigslist.org/for/d/60-willys-jeep-will-trade-for-cherokee/7681438583.html
“Needs starter, engine has been rebuilt, will trade for dump trailer.”
November 1960 Jeep News
This 8-page edition of Jeep News showcases a wide variety of Surrey and FC stories. There’s an interesting story about a group of five adventurers from Brecksville, Ohio, who planned to drive an FC-170 with a camper around the world.
Vintage CJ-2A Photos on eBay
This CJ-2A featured prominently in this series of family photos. You can find the photos on this seller’s ebay shop.
Sternad Loco, built in 1917 & Sterand Loco built in 1902.
UPDATE II: You may remember that back in May we discussed Sterand vs. Sternad and the fact that a vehicle called the Sterand made in 1902 was making the rounds on the internet, but that it was actually a Sternad from 1917…..
Well, this https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/657343822895942/ popped up on my FB feed yesterday. Listed as a 1902 Sterand in the ad (and available for $325k), I inserted myself into the discussion with my “expertise” only to learn that the seller has a title listing his vehicle as a 1902 Sterand and that his isn’t the 1917 version. Wait, what?
Moreover, if you compare the seller’s vehicle to the one in the postcard, you can see the seller’s vehicle has at least one difference: the seller’s vehicle has a cylinder part that doesn’t exist in the postcard version. Maybe someone else can better sort out the history behind these two almost identical vehicles.
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UPDATE: The correct name of this vehicle is Sternad not Sterand, built by Anton (Andrew) Frank Sternad in 1917. As Mark notes in the comments, there is more information on it here: http://coachbuilt.com/bui/s/sternad/sternad.htm
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Originally published May 5, 2023:
Merlin mentioned this vehicle (and article), called the Sterand Loco, in a Facebook post. Various sourced indicate it was built in 1902, but he felt it looked more like a 1920s build. I agree with him, that it is a cool car, but I am not steeped enough in early car history to know for sure when it might have been built.
After some internet searches, I found the engine was consistent with 1902 (a Rutenber 4 cylinder engine). However, after Googling and checking newspaper articles prior to 1920, I could not find what I felt was a definitive source for the date of the vehicle’s creation (no info on why it is called a Sterand or any promotion surrounding it’s inception). The most I could find was a postcard (from this website) that discussed what the article stated.
Still, it’s a cool car.
Wanted: FC Seats
I’m looking for a set of FC seats or even just seat frames (I’ll likely be recovering them so they match the tour jeep bench seats in back). My goal is to convert tour jeep’s seats back to the original style of seats as a part of capturing a little more of the original feel of the tour jeep.
Free-Locks Hubs Custer, SD eBay
This looks like the initial one-screw style of Free-Lock Hubs: http://www.ewillys.com/2021/09/09/free-lock-hubs/
“Working on selling parts for my dad who is 82 years old. Is a bit tough to get information because of his memory. I will do my best. He says he bought these hubs for his 1946 Willys Jeep years ago. They seem to be in fine condition. He has had his parts stored for a number of years.”
1948 CJ-2A Lake Arrowhead, CA $10,000
Looks in reasonable shape.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/cedar-glen-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7675970245.html
“Very cool Willys , runs like champ ! New trans, fuel pump, shocks, manifold, carburetor, wheels, tires, battery, 12 volt system.”
1953 CJ-3B Falmouth, MA $10,000
Derek posted this 3B to FB. It looks like a nice jeep.
“Frame up restoration about 15 years back. 12 volt, electronic ignition, overdrive, aftermarket heater. Looks and runs good. Have some spare parts as well including a Fisher plow set up minus the blade. Located in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Titled, registered, and inspected in Massachusetts.”
1946 CJ-2A Potomac, MT $14,500
This is listed in Montana, but possibly stored in Wash State. It appears solid.
https://missoula.craigslist.org/cto/d/bonner-1946-willys-cj2a/7676676499.html
“For Sale – 1946 CJ2A Willys with clear Title. $14,500.00 It is 100% original. This has been completely disassembled, sandblasted and rebuilt. Frame was sandblasted, Por 15 Primer used before painting. Tub is original and has American Made repair parts. No Juan MD or and foreign parts are on the Willys. Transmission, Transfer Case, Front and Rear Differential have been rebuilt. Engine was rebuilt at a previous time. Engine starts right up and runs smooth and uses no oil at all. New Leaf Springs, Brakes, Brake Lines, Tires and Wheels are original and have been sandblasted and Powder Coated. New Seats and Cushions. All the gauges are reproduction American Made. The Speedometer is original but does not work (you will not break the speed limit). Much more that I cannot remember it all.
I do have a Snow Plow that is original for the Willys CJ2A. It is located in Washington State and can be easily retrieved.
This is a reliable, fun Willys to go around the mountain roads of Montana or anywhere else. I always get the High 5 or Thumbs up when I am out and about.
I do have lots of picture of when it “
1964 CJ-3B Auburn, CA $4300
TJ shared this 3B for sale. Rather than being military, like the seller suggests, it more likely has got a replacement body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/947570210342181
“1964 Kaiser /Willys high cj3b hood runs good needs tires and I believe it was originally a US military vehicle ”
1952 M-38A1 Kalispell, MT $3900
This runs and drives.
https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/kalispell-1952-military-m38a1-jeep/7679849677.html
“1952 Military M38A1 Jeep runs and drives. This is a barn find in very restorable; unmolested condition.
It has surprisingly solid sheet metal with very minor rusting.
Hs correct windshield on it with new glass and rubber.
Tires and wheels seen in photos have been removed. Will have rollers on it. Can provide as set of the original correct 16”military wheels for $399.00
This jeep is 69 years old. This has value to collectors of military vehicles; because it would be a relatively easy restoration; considering its condition.
I can text or email video of the motor running.
Asking $3,900.00 “
1969 CJ-5 Moses Lake, WA $4500
This appears worth a look.
https://moseslake.craigslist.org/pts/d/moses-lake-69-willies-jeep-for-sale/7677545080.html
“69 willies has chev 350 runs good no idea on mileage. Good tires great project.”