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This has a GPW tub, along with other updates. This also has the aftermarket angled dash.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/913012653291741
“1946 Willy’s gpw tub Gm 4.3 v6 with 4l60E Rack and pinion steering Roll cage Custom fuel tank Project”
The seller notes this is likely an MB, even though it is registered as a GPW. The engine is out of it.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/d/petaluma-1945-willys-jeep/7704788760.html
“1945 or so Willy’s military jeep. Registered as a Ford GPW but my research says Jeep/Willys. Original flat head block has crack in #4 cylinder hole. I found good block and crank but have lost interest in job. I was driving Jeep until cylinder lost compression last year. Brakes just rebuilt. New tires. Original transmission and running gear. Pretty much all original with some rust and bondo. I have current registration. Selling as is and must towed (has tow bar). If interested email me and we can negotiate.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/17/2023) Jay’s selling this jeep. Only one pic provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1702534960225467
“1946 Willy’s cj2a. Has clear ca title. Will need engine rebuilt.”
There could be some parts value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/956326185427217
“Jeep red and gray, possible M38 ,4×4, CJ5, cab rusted through, 4 cyl., manual transmission, drivetrain and running gear seem ok. No dmv paperwork. Selling AS IS for parts only. *Needs means to load unable to assist.”
The 1963 issue of Jeep News, Volume 9, Number 3, is only eight pages. I was surprised to learn on page one that the Kaiser-Jeep headquarters was established in Oakland; I didn’t know that had happened. Lower down on page one, it was interesting to see that despite the new name (Kaiser-Jeep), dealerships were to be listed under ‘Jeep’ in the “phone book”. For those too young to have used a “phone book”, ask you parents what that strange device was and how it was used (and, while at it, ask them about the Sears Christmas Wish Book, too).
Page two begins with an overview of the Fourth Annual Arizona Jeep Jamboree, sponsored by the Phoenix, Arizona, Jeep Club. I don’t have a sense of how popular this became or when it was halted (I assume it was halted?). Page two also contains a look at some of the upcoming Jeep ads. Page three notes the expanded presence of Kaiser-Jeep at fairs across the country.
Page four highlights dealer issues. Page five reports on the industry recognition Kaiser-Jeep received for the new brochures. Lower down on page five is the story of a Wagoneer climbing Mt. Haleakala in Hawaii. Page eight contains a variety of jeep photos from auto shows around the world. There’s also a photo of an FC-170, truck, and Wagoneer with campers.
This November 1959 Jeep Parts and Service News contains a couple small notes on column shifters. In particular, there were two different steering column assemblies used on the two-wheel-drive jeeps (wagons, sedan deliveries, and DJ-3As). The full assemblies can be swapped, but the parts cannot be swapped.
John shared this modified truck. It includes an overdrive.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1012785993287576
“Old backroad truck . 4×4 three speed with overdrive. Not a hot rod or show truck. In-line 6 ford truck engine. Converted to 12 volts. All instruments work. Heater and defrost work. New tires less than 20 miles. New side post battery. Converted to alternator. All lights work. Steering is hard, brakes stop but need room. Diamond plate steel front and rear bumpers. New carb, fuel pressure regulator and gauge. Electric fuel pump and filter. New aluminum radiator and electric wipers.if it’s posted, it is still available. Will not respond to is it still available. No trades. Odometer doesn’t work”
This may be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/771933138094316
“1953 Round body Willys jeep (M38A1) Was restored at one time, has sat for a while. Needs motor work but is An original sleeved motor (4 cylinder) the doors are also pretty rotted”
The price is a stretch, but this looks to be a convertible DJ-3A. Only one pic provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/750125976961654/
“The Willy has all parts. It began restoration years ago after a death in the family have decided to move on. We have the engine transmission. Everything don’t have much history on the vehicle other than it’s a very complete not much rust”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4050.
(11/25/2023) This seems a bit rough, but hard to find these on the east coast.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/700452835373457/
“Veep VW Kit car. CJ2A/CJ3 style Jeep sitting on a frame with full air cooled VW drivetrain. I have been at air cooled VW shows for decades and this is the only one I’ve seen in person. White wagon wheels (from kit) and rear bumper included.”
Doesn’t run.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/340365502104280
“1948 Willy’s CJ2A Not currently running, last run in 2019. Doesn’t have a key and needs a battery. Good tires, spare gas tank and lots of good parts. Bought to restore it and never got around to it”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/906098074378206
“1946 Willy’s have the title, does not run but will move and would make a great project!!”
Thanks to Maury for spotting Nate’s snow video. While he plays in the snow, we are surviving the cold. First, our re-done trough water delivery froze, then our well-water seems to have frozen, which remains a mystery as to why. Anyway, we are dry camping at home for the time being. Temps start trending up today, so hopefully this cold snap will be behind us for the remainder of winter.
At some point in 1963, Jeep News stopped adding a month to the printings, so we must use volume and numbers to delineate the various Jeep News issues. This issues, volume 9, Number 2 in 1963 is eight pages.
Page one has a neat photo of an FC-170 with an extended rear and an extra axle. That looks pretty handy! Page two contains some upcoming ads, along with a nod to some Argentinian jeeps. Page three shares the news of more jeeps in more movies, including “The Nutty Professor”, The Ugly American”, “Donavan’s Reef”, and “My Six Loves”.
Pages four and five contain dealer news. Page six continues the coverage of the Hatari! movie, this time internationally. Page seven shows police and police-dogs lined up in front of DJ-3As purchased by the Philadelphia police. Page eight covers some international updates.
This issue of Jeep Service and Parts News is one of about twenty issues I obtained. This is the earliest one I have. I am unsure when these bulletins began, but given this is volume eight, then this must have started someone around 1953? These likely were tossed or destroyed pretty quickly.
Kaiser-Jeep must have arranged to have this article, originally printed for Four Wheeler Magazine, printed as a stand-alone ad piece for dealers and prospective customers. It’s printed in black and white, rather than color, and is eight pages. The form number is 69-02, suggesting this run was printed in Feb of 1969.
John shared this link for the Barret-Jackson auction, which shows the various jeeps for sale. There are only a few pre-1980 jeeps being auctioned:
This modified 1954 M-38A1 is the earliest jeep being auctioned:
Kaiser-Jeep must have arranged to have this article, originally printed for Four Wheeler Magazine, printed as a stand-alone ad piece for dealers and prospective customers. It’s printed in black and white, rather than color, and is eight pages. The form number is 69-02, suggesting this run was printed in Feb of 1969.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/02/2023) This looks like a real nice rig. Note the clutch issue.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/358389510094295
“1956 Willys Garage kept since 1991, Buick 231 V6, power steering, Power breaks, Hydraulic clutch, Stainless roll cage, 3 speed with Warn OD. Also has Warn 8,000lb winch, Warn Lock-O-Matic hubs, Spring over conversion, 11″ Gladiator breaks, Super Swamper’s (still new) centerline rims, 5:38 gears Posi traction front & rear and more. My jeep is spotless but hasn’t been driven in while due to health reasons. Because of not being driven much the rear main started leaking causing the clutch to glaze over, they will both need to be replaced, if I do it the price will go way up.”
Blaine shared this nice looking, stock 1963 Wagoneer that sold for $24,000. That doesn’t ‘t seem like too bad of a price (It was originally listed at $29,500). It isn’t perfect, and does have some dings, but still, it looks in good shape.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-jeep-wagoneer/
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/14/2023) This looks like a solid 3B.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1502148170537818
“1953 Willy’s cj-3b, F4-134 Hurricane engine, t90 3 speed transmission, Dana 18 transfer case, Dana 44 rear with Dana 30 in the front. Runs and drives great just had the carb rebuilt, Kay line army green soft top, 12v wiring system”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Chuck and Angela are selling this former ice-cream-jeep.
“1978 AM General DJ5 Postal Jeep Dispatcher VIN# DJ5F7104801 Mileage: 70800 Engine: 151 Cu In (2.5L) 4-Cylinder GM Iron Duke Right-Hand Drive Last Used in 2020 as Ice Cream Truck Over $500 New Parts Included Clean Title Needs Front Brake Work No Trades, No Checks, No Food Stamps”
This is listed as a 1948, but I don’t see anything that would date it as a 1948. No description provided. Thanks to John for sharing.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/387300703689999
