This June 1958 Jeep News issue is only four pages. There are a variety of stories, including an announcement on the front page indicating the Jeep Jamboree would be starting in July. The back page highlights the Maricopa County Jeep Posse, one of the more storied jeep posse’s in the country.
July 1964 Jeep Service and Parts News
This four-page July 1964 Jeep Service and Parts News highlights. Note the directions on page one for removing protective wax from new vehicles after they arrive at a dealer. On page four, the bulletin announces a new Tornado Engine break-in methodology. I wonder what was wrong with the old, original one?
Willys Jeep Netherlands Pin on eBay
This neat, very small pin, is reportedly that last of which was made during WWII and found amongst a group of these that have been sold or given away.
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“Vintage WWII Jeep Willys Stick Pin
This came from an antique dealer in the Netherlands who said
they were made during WWII and found later in the factory
I had a dozen, sold 3 or 4 to serious collectors and gave the rest to my son and his friends
This is the last one; be among the elite owners!
Card Measures around 2″ tall, 1 1/2″ wide. Pin measures 1 5/8″ tall, 7/8″ wide
Good Ready to Wear/Display Vintage Condition, as seen in photos
Check out my other WWII Pins and Jewelry, Most listed in Jewelry Category, a few in Collectibles,
some seen in last photos, this auction for Original WWII Jeep Willys Pin on Card only”
Photo of Dysarts Truck
Glenn shared this image of a fancifully decorated Willys truck from Facebook. According to this short history, Dysarts has been a restaurant and store in Maine since the 1960s.
FC-170 Hostess Tray on eBay
UPDATE: This is actually a “hostess tray”, not an ashtray. As noted in the comments, the difference between an Ashtray and a Hostess tray is the semi-circle attachment that holds cigarettes (see here: http://www.ewillys.com/wp-content/uploads2/2020/06/1960-02-willys-news2-lores.jpg).
The interior of this hostess is black. Unclear if the black is original or not, but my inclination is that it isn’t. It’s listed at $109, but the “Make Offer” option is available.
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“Here is a really cool vintage, Willys truck Jeep CJ advertising metal ashtray. The ashtray is in good to very good condition. It measures about 6 1/4 inches in diameter. The top has been painted black. Sorry about the reflection from the light.”
1949 CJ-3A? Greenwood Village, CO $37,548
Given the windshield and the rear bumper, I have to wonder if this wasn’t originally a Fresno area designed jeep. The interior dash has some custom aspects.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1415929289134882
“This vintage 1949 Willys CJ 3 Jeep is a true gem with only 60,112 miles (Chassis) on the odometer. It’s been lovingly modified with a powerful Chevy 350 engine. If you’re looking for a classic with modern performance, this Willys CJ 3 is the perfect choice. Whether you’re an off-road enthusiast or simply want a unique and eye-catching ride, this Jeep has it all.
Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of history with a touch of modernity.
– VIN – ID42542COLO
– Tuffy Box center console
– 4 Speed w/ Overdrive
Upgrades:
– 11” Flywheel w/ Center Force Clutch
– Chevy 4 Bolt Main 350 ( 200 miles on Motor)
– SM 465 Chevy Transmission w/ Advanced Adapter
– Ring & Pinion 4.88 Front and Rear
– Warn Winch model 8274 w/ Remote Control
– Warn Overdrive
– Axles Dana 27 front / with Posi Warn Locking Hubs
– Rear Dana 44 / Full Floater Axles w/ Posi
– Air compressor w/ tank outlet gauge & shut off
– Stainless Steel on Firewall / Bumpers / Wheel Wells / Gas Tank (28 Gallons) Motor Mounts / Skid Plates / Radiator Mount / Battery Box / & Transmission Cover
– No Test Drives
– For sale by: Evolve Automotive”
Ramsey 50R Netherlands €8000 (Approx $8560)
Wildenberg Parts out of the Netherlands is selling this Ramsey 50R for the M-38. The company has a container leaving for Minnesota soon, so the cost of transport may be reasonable. David can be contacted at +31 (0) 317 618 218 or info @ wildenbergparts.nl (remove spaces around the @)
“The holy grail of M38 parts…
Complete Ramsey 50R winch setup.
Contains:
NOS Winch
Used good condition PTO (very rare)
NOS joints
NOS long shaft
NOS main plate
NOS rubber boots.
New made frame, short shaft, hanger bearing & PTO plate.
€ 8000″
Located in the Netherlands. I have a container leaving to MN soon, so transport could be reasonable.”
1947 CJ-2A Sun Valley, CA $7500
This has another example of a temp-fix for keeping water from dripping onto the engine.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1782956968842539
“1947 military Willys Jeep, manual transmission, runs, four wheel drive, in good condition, needs battery. Also selling Jeep engines, drive shafts, and manual gearboxes”
Custom Flatfender JeepRod Milton, FL $33,500
John shared this ratrod build.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/722031816493417
“T bucket chassis with 1946 Willy’s cj2a body. 360 small block Chevy w/6:71 blower. Reverse pattern th350 3000 stall. Titled as 1979”
1953 CJ-3B Orange, CA $7500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/15/2023) This looks like it was quite the rig back in the day.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1546401682798065
“1953 Willys CJ3B 327 4 spd Muncie 4wd drive works , Long tube headers, 4 wheel disc brakes, rebuilt transfer case. Runs and drives great and fast. All gauges work new fuel tank. Has full soft top and old bikin top underneath it. Custom roll bar done in the 70s. Newer Toyo Open County’s 33×10.5r15 on old turbines rims. Super cool Willys done back in the day and just brought back to life!”
1950? CJ-3A? Colorado Springs, CO $7000
Listed as a 1950, this has some updates, but also appears to have a CJ-2A body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/627050782872103
“1950 army jeep, 1600 miles Chevy 4 cylinder motor, runs good tops out at 50mph, custom seats and top, perfect hunting vehicle, 7000 obo”
1946 CJ-2A Project Chino Valley, AZ $4500
It appears this has a replacement body. Engine not running.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1445141713014761/
“1946 jeep cj2a parting out.has 283 Chevy eng 4 speed transmission overdrive not running at this time.buy it for$ 4600.before I start parting it out. Call for prices.”
1947 Race Jeep Visalia, Ca **SOLD*
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $22,500.
(11/14/2023) Good looking build.
“Sand drag/dune jeep , full fiberglass body , 4 bolt main 468 , bbc 13.5 to 1 , JE pistons ,6.135 H beam rods , 4340 eagle steel crankshaft, dart pro 1 aluminum heads , solid roller cam , roller rockers stud girdles , 1050 dominator carb on e-85 by mark sullen ,fogger nitrous system , power glide transmission with break. 5300 convter , biondo racing electric shifter , msd 7Al 3 ignition box , hvc black coil , pro billet distributor , magna fuel pro star 500 pump , magna fuel regulator for motor and nitrous , dana 60 rear end with spool , 4 link front and rear , 15×18 wheels with 20.00 rear paddles , desart tracks 12.00 on front , crow harnesses , kirkey aluminum seats , jeep is very easy to drive great bracket car/ dune jeep, call for more information and details”
1961 DJ-3A? Tangent, OR $1200
This may have a DJ-3A body. Value unclear.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3548812972046462
“Complete project. Comes with extra axles, frame and more parts. Has a 302 in it. I don’t know anything about it. Have title. $1200 for the whole pile Open to trades and possibly parting out”
1942 MB Slat Grille Santa Rosa, CA **Sold**
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“Registered as a 1946 Willy VIN# on pink slip and registration:GPW52643.
The title is registered to the motor which is a GPW block with a Willy’s mb head.
Clean title & current registration in my name
Toe board gusset serial number:9869
Data plate serial number:113589
DOD 1-20-42
All three original data plates intact, but missing Frame tag
Gpw motor
Correct axels
Original transmission
Body has bondo but overall in good shape for early production slat grille.
Runs and drives
New break lines
New master cylinder
Carburetor rebuilt with nos rebuild kit
12v system
Overall this Willy’s is a perfect candidate for someone who loves WW2 jeeps. Will make a great restoration project for someone. Body does hold some bondo but to be expected with the original body. Floor plans are solid. Frame looks good. Very little rust on the undercarriage, minus the usual gussets.
Very rare only 25,000 of them produced.
April 1958 Jeep News
Good news. I’ve done a deal to purchase thirty issues of Jeep News, along with around 70+ Jeep Service and Parts News. Some are late 1950s, but most are from the early to mid 1960s.
Page one of the April 1958 eight-page issue of Jeep News highlights the introduction of the Mule, though calling is “space age” seems over the top. The front page also includes an announcement for the third-annual jeep rodeo in Yakima, hosted by the Yakima Ridgerunners.
Page three shares the news from the recently completed Jeep Cavalcade from Hemet to Borrego Springs, California. Page four announced the third-annual Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, Jeep Derby. Page five has some images for the Lake Erie hunting club.
On page six, don’t miss the modified jeep used to transport mobile homes (and attempt to meet some local laws. Speaking of transport, lower on page two is a modified buggy and trailer that carried hunters through and over local swamps. Page seven is a full page article on jeeps and salt water anglers.
June 1964 Jeep Service and Parts News
Missed Out on this Unusual Brochure
Likely from around 1958, this illustrated brochure is 24 pages. The front page included the title, “Man moves forward on WHEELS”. Unfortunately, I did my final bid too soon and lost out at the end. It was dumb on my part. Below are the pages posted to eBay. Hopefully, the buyer reads eWillys and is willing to send a scan of the booklet.
1953 M-38A1 Black Mountain, NC $18,000
Bill shared this nice looking M-38A1 with some good history. This is listed on eBay with a “Make Offer” option.
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“Korean War Navy jeep for sale. It was a shore patrol vehicle on the USS Dunn County LST-742. My dad bought it from an American Legion Museum In Spartanburg SC where it was restored. My dad use to drive it in the veterans parade in our town. We just installed a new carberator and it runs and drives good. Comes with a real .30 cal machine gun mounted on the passenger side that been made inoperable ”
1951 Wagon East Northport, NY $15,000
Mike spotted this nicely preserved wagon.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2039019299788185
“1951 WILLYS WAGON, F-134 HURRICANE FOR SALE!
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY****
Would love to continue my immense pleasure of owning this iconic piece of automotive history, but am no longer able to maintain this classic car treasure due to health issues.
Clean Title. Inspection Current. Well preserved and runs exceptionally well! Consistently serviced with sufficient tuneups to maintain authenticity. Prior repair work history from previous owners proves excellent care without any damage or major repair work.
Repair and Ownership History(receipts etc) All Available Upon Request*****
1949 Jeepster Helotes, TX $9450
Could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/853088693136130
“1949 Willys Jeepster. Runs, not pristine, great candidate for restoration or rodding. Lots of EXTRA parts included: o’drive trans, hood, new strng wheel, wiring kit. Has all top irons and window frames but forward latches and top need replacing. Has correct original heater. New gas tank, battery and rear spring shackles. Gauges and wipers work. Pictures of floorpan from below available upon request.”
1946 VEC CJ-2A Como, TX $7500
Listed as a 1947, it appears to be a 1946 VEC.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1538795836937170
“1947 Jeep Willys CJ2A. Was my Dad’s beloved off-road baby! Has logged years of Rubicon Trail trips and a lifetime of memories. Has been left neglected in the barn for about 10 years. As is and it will need to be trailered”
1946 CJ-2A Project Boeren, TX $8450
This has been available for a while.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/279166928126814
“Posting this ad to see if anyone is interested in taking over a CJ2A frame of restoration. Would be a terrific father/son project, which was my intent but my boy is too young right now. This project includes pretty much every single nut and bolt needed to build a CJ2A. I have probably invested over $13k in parts from various sources so my loss your gain. I have a 100% new body (most of it still in shipping bubble wrap), rolling frame and chassis, original engine, transmisssion, etc. Included is an entire trailer full of NEW IN BOX parts to go with this project. Wiring harnesses, rebuild kits, brakes, clutches, etc, etc, etc. Included in the deal is a fuel injected 4.3L vortec engine I was considering installing. The whole project is currently stored in my enclosed trailer so delivery could be potentially arranged depending on proximity. Clean title in hand. Looking for cash. Low ball offers and rude comments need not apply.”
1948 CJ-2A New Braunfels, TX $6500
This has a hunting seat in the back, along with other mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1087546652238134
“1948 Willy’s Jeep with rebuilt Ford 302 engine. Four wheel works good as well as the low and high range. New front seats, rumble seat, leaf springs, hangers, shocks and fuel cell. Runs great, lots of power, have original title.”
1949 Jeepster San Marcos, TX $3200
Maybe some value? I can’t tell how good (or not) the floors are.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/643665277750196
“1949 Willy’s Jeepster overland project car. Trade for good used tractor. Doesn’t run but everything is there for a great restoration project. No title bill of sale only, has original motor. Will trade for good used zero turn mower with low hours and small trailer/lawn equipment.”