John’s wife Anne spotted this jeep-themed quilt at a Salt Lake City quilt show. I am still waiting on my jeep quilt from my wife (to be fair, she has no time for quilting these days and no doubt she is waiting on me to finish projects for her).
1971 CJ-5 Renegade ! Eureka, MT $11,000
Blaine shared this low mileage CJ-5 (17K plus miles). There are some great vintage details on this rig.
https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/fortine-1971-jeep-cj5/7668801914.html
“1971 CJ5 jeep renegade 1
17,400 miles original orange paint. One owner had for many years used to plow snow only. Factory ordered hard top and dealer installed snow plow. Body is in excellent condition with only surface rust in places. original tires appear to have been recapped. Original pin stripe seats, dauntless V-6. 3 speed manual with warn overdrive. Amazing survivor collector piece”
1947 CJ-2A Oro Valley, AZ $6800
This has some updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/235395769057550
“1947 CJ2a Willys Jeep  Buick V6 engine stock, transmissions stock axles upgraded bigger. Brakes runs and drives. Floorboards are in good shape. Some rust inside panels”
Cab Closure Hardtop Ellensburg, WA **Sold**
Update: **Sold**
“Ror sale, Arctic Cab that fits an M38 Jeep or a CJ-3A. Asking $200. It has all the components except there is no windshield. It needs a windshield with straight legs that mounts straight up and down. All the panels and the doors are insulated with high density foam. You can see the insulation in the photo of the inside of the top. All mounting hardware and nuts and bolts are included.”
1969 Jeep Commando Palisade, CO $7000
I thought this commando has an unusual soft top. Was this a standard or third party option? I can’t remember seeing another. This has a nice looking warn winch on the front, too.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/306174302118419/
Has good tires on it. Warn wench on front works. CB radio inside. Serious inquiries only. 7K OBO. No trades”
T-96 w/ TC and OD Corrales, NM $300
This setup looks interesting.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1318781805420844
“T96-1A 3 Speed With Overdrive Transmission R10B-1E Jeep Willys transmission with a spicer 4-9-67???”
The Universal ‘Jeep’ Booklet
This undated, 32-page introduction to the Universal ‘Jeep’ is a 8.5″ x 11″ booklet I didn’t have and can’t remember seeing previously. I managed to buy it off ebay for $7. Now, that’s a score!
Note that the final photo shows an early dash, along with JEEP illustrated on the windshield rather than WILLYS.
Volume 1, Issue 1 of The Willys (War) News
UPDATE: I have updated the post to include the entire newspaper.
First published Jan 22, 2014: The photo below shows the cover of a rare edition of The Willys War Newspaper. Published on September 28, 1945, this appears to be both the last issue of The Willys War News and the first issue of The Willys News. I base this on three facts: 1) the word ‘war’ is scratched at the top, 2) the small explanation at the bottom of the front page and 3) the publishing date.
Searches of “The Willys War News” yielded the following:
The Willys War News, Vol. 3, No. 3, May 19, 1945 http://www.utoledo.edu/library/canaday/HTML_findingaids/MSS-072.html
The Willys War News, Vol. 1, No. 10 in 1943 (8 pages) http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-1943-jeep-willys-overland-war-238396381
Based on those clues, I would estimate that there were were at least 24 editions IF there were 10 issues in 1943 and 10 issues in 1944 and at least 4 issues in 1945. Anyone know of other examples of this? This seems as rare as the Globe Trotter Magazine.
July 30, 1945, The Postwar Jeep Life Magazine
Though I created this two-page scan from the July 30, 1945, issue of Life Magazine ten years ago, but somehow it never got posted. You may have seen it other places, such as Barry’s Farm Jeep page.
WANTED: Meyer Half or Full Top
Rob’s looking for a Meyer Half or Full Hardtop for a CJ-5 he just completed. If you have one in decent or better shape, email him at rob @ humblerootslandscaping.com (remove spaces around the @).
Here is an example of a Meyer hardtop in case you are unsure:
jeep Seat Belts $250
Tom spotted these OEM Jeep Seat Belts. They ship for $13.50.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/306502398757190
“Nos willys jeep optional seat belts 250”
1954 CJ-3B Maple Lake, MN $9500
This looks like a good price. The steps have been patched. Note it has a bed extender, half-cab, Koenig half-cab, and a middle seat (most likely a Dumas seat).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/793880785870219
“1954 Jeep CJ3B Runs and drives great. Steel cab with roll-up glass windows. Rare box extension. Working factory heater. Carb and distributor are new. Fuel pump is also new along with all rubber fuel and oil lines. All gauges and lights work. Optional jump seat. Repainted in the late 70’s. Been in the family for over 40 years. Both footwells have been replaced. 605-359-0967”
1955 CJ-5 Crested Butte, CO $5000
This has one of the odder front bumpers I’ve seen. The jeep appears to be solid with a Beck or Kelly hardtop. Note what may be a King Seeley 0-8 speedo.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1513028636155381
“Very nice 1955 Jeep cj5 with the original F head engine 3 speed manual and aftermarket locking front hubs. Shifts smooth and runs great all gueges seem to work and have done a partial rebuild on the engine, with 2 new pistons and new head gasket along with a new valve cover gasket electric wiper and fuel pump installed. Let me know if you have any questions, and I am open to offers, just let me know.”
1948 Truck Albuquerque, NM $20k
Not sure if the price is serious, but looks like a neat truck.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/332154835886850
“CUTTER CARR FLYING SERVICE, this truck was owned by the sid cutter family at their airport in 1948”
Unknown Vehicle Davenport, IA $1800
I can’t remember who shared this, but it sure is an odd item. The seller thinks they “have a good idea want it go’s for” and is sure it is a Cushman jeep. If it is a Cushman jeep, it is something I’ve never documented nor can I find anything using Google about it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1681869702280556/
“Not sure the age just know it’s old Cushman jeep it runs make a reasonable offer I have a good idea want it go’s for so don’t try and low ball me”
1946 CJ-2A VEC? Muscatine, IA $3000
No powertrain.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3566431737018105/
“1946 willys no motor trans and transfer case are in tact very solid project clear title in hand”
1949 CJ-2A Milliken, CO $1500
A parts jeep that might be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/245500894721821/
“1949 CJ3A body, frame, axles. Nice patina. Some extra parts included. No title. Price is firm.”
1968? CJ-5 Wilmington, VT $825
This looks to be a 1970 body or later given the rear fuel inlet. Are those summer hubs? I can’t tell for sure.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/280820534880262
“Late 60’s CJ5 PROJECT for sale. Very fixable tub with a great frame that has been cleaned and painted. New aluminum radiator, new soft touch clutch, timing set, rear main seal as well as oil pan gasket. Have swing pedals and power steering setup that will go with it as well as gas tank and heater. Also have the side glass for top.”
Year? CJ-3A Opelika, AL $1080
Unclear if there is much value, but appears to have an early head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/986019492482178
“195? Willys CJ3a non running project jeep. Missing data plate will come with bill of sale. Located Auburn,AL”
1949 CJ-3A Lone Tree, CO $2850
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2850.
(05/25/2023) Doesn’t run at the moment.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/350376067339175
“Complete. All parts are here. Was turning the flywheel to tighten bolts and it got stuck. Not sure what the problem is but there was no impact, just a slow turn by hand. Should be an easy fix. The previous owner told me that the engine had been rebuilt. I never got far enough to find out. It rolls and stops. The 12 volt battery is good. I bought a new regulator and stater for 12 volts. About $400 for those. Running would b worth over $5,000. I am thinking $3,000 or the best offer close to that. Clear title. Kept indoors.”
1947 CJ-2A Fox Island, WA $900
UPDATE: Price dropped to $900.
(09/11/2023) Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2308682669319968/
“Lots of rust Chevy v8 and manual trans (327?) $1,800 or best offer No title”
1953 CJ-3B Hyden, KY $4800
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4800.
(08/23/2023) Tub is rough and patched.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/233585442426812
“Looking to sell this Willys. It is a 1953 CJ3B. It was running but now isn’t getting spark so I have ordered a distributor rebuild kit and will continue to try to get going again. Tires are mismatched and have dry rot but hold air. Tub is rough but has been patched and is usuable. Frame has surface rust but looks to be solid. Looks to be all there and has a clean Kentucky title. Has new brake lines, carb, newer wiring and battery and maybe a couple small things I’m forgetting. Located in Hyden KY and willing to help with shipping. Looking for 5500 or best offer. No trades.”
1947 CJ-2A Eaton, CO $8600
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/19/2023) This appears to be a solid flattie.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1394765534424632/
“Willys CJ2A 4 cylinder, 3 speed, manual. Front disc brakes, great tires. Runs great.”
Summer 1974 “Life with Putt-Putt” Article
This article, and the short two page article that follows it, appeared in the Summer 1974 issue of The Milestone Car periodical. I’d never heard of this publication nor the associated “Milestone Car Society”.
Two Dealer-Focused Ads from 1953 and 1956
Here are tow ads directed at existing or potential dealers. The first is from Willys-Overland likely in early 1953 and can be found here on eBay. Note the lack of a CJ-3B within the jeep-family that is shown.
This second one (here on eBay) is reported to have been published in 1956, though it lacks the CJ-6 or DJ-3A, so maybe early 1956? What’s curious is that by this time, the new “Willys Motors” organization had refocused on the “Jeep” brand. So, to see the brochure specifically refer to “Willys”, especially as the car brand was abandoned, is especially odd. This kind of has a recycled feel, as if someone in a hurry re-used an early 1950s ad.