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This article describes the use of the jeep in the mountain west. There are some interesting notes about salt lick placement requirements, too.
I can’t remember running across the ad. It’s an unusual one. The title is “That’s the Story from Willys-Overland Motors”, but really that is pretty much the end of the story of Willys-Overland Motors, as the company assets were shortly wound into Henry Kaiser’s company. This must have been produced shortly after the introduction of the CJ-3B. The cartoonish M-38A1 is pretty unusual, too.
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Here’s another ad I’ve not seen. This was in Motor magazine’s April 1953 issue.
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UPDATE: I discovered going through my files that there were at least two version of the Jamaica brochure. The top brochure has Form number 5CM-SWC2-451-GG, suggesting this was produced in April, while the bottom one is Form number 2CM-SWC2-2-551-GG, which suggests the second one was produced in May.
The interior pageThe back page seems to be the only difference.
The interior seems the same:
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Original posted June 20, 2023: This Willys Wagon brochure highlights Willys Overland station wagon’s Jamaica color-choice styling. The brochure includes a cutout of the wagon that swings to the left. That got me thinking … did Willys-Overland ever produce a similar cutout brochure for the Grand Canyon and Caribbean models?
This is the front of the brochure:
The wagon image is actually a cutout that folds left to reveal the interior of the wagon:
This is the back of the brochure:
This information is consistent with a post I published late last year which showed brochures highlighting the color choices for the Jeepster and Wagon. Below is the wagon brochure:
This 1951 brochure gives a branding name to each color choice: Jamaica, Grand Canyon, and Caribbean. Note that this four-page brochure includes the Willys Makes Sense slogan from the Willys Makes Sense campaign the company implemented across it’s adverting in 1951:
Seems in pretty good shape. I think the doors are just sitting their in the pics rather than sitting in their front channels.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1304371523538677
“1954 jeep willys cj3b 1 owner 4cyl Runs great Been sitting. Couple body mounts have rust. Price is firm.”
This will need some work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/307049235335330
“53 Willys cj-3b high hood jeep. The wiring is all screwed up. It is not currently running, but ran when it was parked. Has the Suzuki samurai front brakes and recently rebuilt kingpin bearings. It is not currently running. My health just had another severe downturn so I need to sell it because I will not be able to get to it. Serious offers only. Will not reply to automated responses. Mileage not accurate. No title issued by nh for vehicles this age. Only this jeep is for sale. Had a bunch of non serious offers. Need to cover some medical bills asap. People who have cash in hand and come with a trailer top of the list. May be interested in a vehicle as a trade. Currently parked in deering nh.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was auctioned via Copart.
Bill shared this auction. The current bid is $200 with 2.5 days to go as of this posting.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/03/2023) Only theone pic provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1284606169145320
“Cj2a in good running condition only needs some minor work 8k”
This includes a variety of parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/223797654031164
“This Willy’s needs a complete restoration and I have pulled the engine transmission and transfer. I also have the front fenders and hood removed. It comes with many plastic totes of parts as well as the yellow hood as well as new engine mounts and overhaul kit for the transfer. The Engine is stuck from sitting. The frame appears solid and straight with the frame tag still on it as well as the body tags.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/03/2023) Includes some semi-worn desert dogs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1373444600162265
“1953-1964 CJ3B. Selling it for PARTS. Extra transmission shown in photo 3. Have extra F-134 and transmission, add $500. Selling as is, needs lots of Tub work, motor ran when I got it. Has been stored inside for last 13 years. I have no time for this project. Serious Jeep folks only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700
(08/23/2023) Despite the half cab, I’m not sure there is much value here.
“Model CJ-3B. Use for parts or restore. Frame is good had 225 V6 in it. $700 obo.”
This is a project with a Mercedes diesel.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/290255787138443
“Willys CJ3B project vehicle. I believe it’s a late 1950s (don’t know exact year, no title). Mercedes om616 diesel engine and manual transmission. Got this as part of a package deal, but finishing it is a bit more than I’m able to take on. Engine runs great. Throttle, hydraulic clutch, new Bosch gauges connected. Transmission connected to rear differential. Just needs a frame support under the transmission (have original, which could be adapted) and the shift box mounted. Also comes with a Suzuki transfer case. Brand new steering wheel from Kaiser-Willys. Nice early CJ wheels with new radial tires. Frame solid. Has beefy U-joint front axle. Tub is rough but works. Cowl, dash, window frame, hood, and grill are nice. Includes the original engine, transmission, and transfer case (assembled). Was told the engine ran a little rough.”
I spent Saturday and part of Sunday working through some fuel system issues. What I thought was a bad fuel pump (I spent a short time on it this spring) seems to have been some kind of blockage in the line. So, I drained the tank (the updated stainless rear tank has a drain at the bottom), blew the line, then refilled with new gas and, viola, it ran. I think it just sat too long at mom and dad’s. I also replaced the old generator (which didn’t work) with one given to me by Joe-in-Mesa during our Feb visit. So far, it seems to be working.
Below is a short video clip. So, that makes 2 of 4 jeeps running! That’s progress!
The downside for me with this jeep is that I don’t fit in it well (too long of legs). it could also use an alignment. Finally, I wish the brakes stopped a little better, but that’s not a priority at the moment.
The body is rust free. You can drive it as is or repaint and restore it. The jeep includes a very rare Allstate window wash spray system and an equally rare Vacuum tank that adds power for operating the windshield wipers (one is missing a blade .. I haven’t needed to use them).
Being a convertible model, it has the original windshield with twist knobs across the top. I have nearly all the convertible top parts that attached to the body. The convertible loop only has the main bar, not the secondary bar that leaned off the back of the main bar. There is not soft top either.
The tow setup includes a towbar (not shown) that connects to a bracket mounted on the front bumper that uses stock holes, so the bumper remains unmolested.
So, if someone wants to buy this from me for $8000, contact me at d @ deilers.com.
I’ll throw in this three axle trailer for another $8000. I bought it along with the FC Tour jeep, but I think this trailer with just be sitting around and not used much. Since we already have a tilt trailer that can handle the FC, I don’t really need this one. I can take more pics or supply more info if anyone is interested. We towed it from Arizona and, once we got the wiring sorted out, it worked great for us.
Quentin’s got this jeep and parts. He notes that “Shipping for any of these can be arranged through Fastenal at Ogdensburg New York 13669″. Contact Quentin via P# at 343 777 4971 or by email at quentin.wyne @ trufficulture.ca (remove spaces from around the @).
1. 1952 CJ3A – Asking $12000 USD. Located in Ottawa Ontario Canada.
2. Newgren lift, frame only. , tag number 3625 $750 USD
3. Monarch Hy Lo pump. (not the one in this image, but exactly like it.) $75 USD.
4. PTO Rear Gear Box with Companion flange to drive shaft. $500 USD
5. Rear Draw bar set up for early CJ5, but will fit 2A and 3A. $100 USD
6. PTO Pulley belt $100 USD
This appears to be an M-38 body and front clip atop a CJ-2A chassis.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3506718132928659/
“1947 Jeep Willys CJ2, 3 speed manual, 4wd works, new headlights, new head and thermostat, Complete Tune up. runs and drives”
Apparently, this needs some work? Looks like a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/189458124097716/
“1953 CJ3b running L134 enigine and a T90 transmission New carb, pertronix distributor, high torque starter, electric wipers work, could use a set of blades Project can’t be driven home Brakes do work though Mid axle swap was going to convert front axle to Saginaw steering never did Currently has rear diff from scout 2 Dana 27 same as willys just slightly wider Have matching scout 2 front diff and steering linkage to go with”
UPDATE: The price is now $1000 (previously no price).
(08/16/2023) If you are looking for something a little different…
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6873966055959873
“Open to trades, don’t need to get rid of it just seeing what’s out there. Runs and drives”
This is a ran-when-parked vehicle. Unclear if it will start right up or not.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/824103216171677
“1945 Willy’s WWII MB,.I am tired of hearing it is not all original, when I specifically stated the roof was fabricated by my father, and electric wipers added. Yes it does have all the data plates, yes frame is 100% solid, yes the floor pans are a hundred percent solid, all of the flaking visible in pictures, is the original WWII paint, yes I can vouch for that, I was the one that purchased the paint back in 1988. Please, read description. If 10,000 Dollars Is Way out of your budget, then I don’t know what to say, purchase one for 25 thousand. This is another true barn find. My Grandfather purchased this right out of World War II, yes with title, where it has spent its entire life in New York.no work has been done to the engine, transmission, or rears, yes I can vouch for that because it has been in the family for three generations.
Everything on this Jeep is original EXCLUDING the roof and the electric wipers. Everything worked on this Jeep as it should when it was parked. Will need all basic tuneup items and will run great. Bring a trailer, has one tire that is dry rotted and shot. Selling price is relatively firm at 10,000 but does have a little wiggle room. Again, It does have a title. Also have an ordinance manual and the original World War II lubrication chart that goes into the metal pocket under the hood. If anyone is interested, my grandfather purchased a military starlight scope that used to go on a tripod. I have just the scope, not the tripod, scope does work, and will let that go reasonably. Please, serious offers and cash only. I don’t mean to sound condescending, but offering 2-3,000 for a 78-year-old vehicle that is hundred percent solid is both ridiculous and insulting, I will entertain all serious offers.”
No title. Has some rust.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/202394672674728
“1950-52 Jeep CJ3A, runs , new suspension and carburetor, plow , some parts, 1949 Jeep CJ3A for parts, no paperwork”
Parts jeep:
Has a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1355400165380886
“1948 cj2a willys jeep Small block chevy 400 turbo full cage ps, Chevy master cylinder 31 10.50 15 Mickey thompsons painless fuse box”
This has a fiberglass body that I’m guessing was made on the east coast. I’ve seen a few of these. It has the wide rim around the back and a slight angle to the dash.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/976316976948231
“CJ3A military windshield, V6 engine, turbo 400 transmission, stretched to 12 inches, 1973 renegade rears. Mileage unknown”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/16/2023) This appears to have an unusual hardtop. I’m not sure if the “complete body restoration kit” is a new body? Or body panels? Or?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/238007025630669
“Comes with complete body restoration kit and windshield Also has many small parts right down to original screws for rebuild Have title Some body rust Good flooring, engine, frame is solid Has mounting for snow plow Was on the road two summers ago It is a 1947 but with the better engine from the 50’s that had much more spunk AMC 4 Cylinder engine upgrade Many extra parts included that be used for repairs Could be driving with very little effort or completely restored with parts included”
Unclear how much value is here. No description provided. It has a Sears-brand-type hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1353847911872959
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7900.
Folks looking for FJs might be interested in this 2WD van. Thanks to Blaine for sharing it.
“1965 60’s 1960’s ’65
Classic Rare
Studebacker postal van, pretty rare, almost complete, has engine, and I have a new gasket kit for it, glasses can be made custom with glass or plexiglass lexan… It is a project worth of doing Ice cream catering bar photo booth shoot movie videos etc”
Pete shared this ad. This has some mods, including a tailgate, a T-90, and a CJ-2A windshield.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/819942962968432
“This WWII Jeep is finished in Olive Drab Green. It is powered by its original “Go Devil” engine paired with a T-90 3 speed manual transmission and 2 speed transfer case. It also comes with an attached tow bar. Jeep is in fair condition and runs. It has a clean title and we have the pink in hand.”
