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This might be an APU jeep, based on the hood. Need more pics to verify.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1070806261265935
“1945 Willys $5,000 OBO Don’t know if the engine runs transmission has lots of rust.”
This looks to be an APU jeep, but may be a rare Valentine-manufactured model.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8775121725939142
“1951 Willy’s CJ-3A and it’s a unique one. I’ve got the details but I’ll spare you for now. I do have a title in hand for her. She’s got a state issued VIN but I am the undisputed heavyweight owner of this lovely lady.
Instead of the anemic Go Devil engine, this has the powerful F4-134 engine in it coming in at an eye popping 75 horsepower. When it is ran often, it starts easily and runs clean. I haven’t driven it much this year so it smokes a bit on startup but once up to temp is runs solid and drives as well as a Jeep can. Last year I drove it more so it started and ran like a dream. Looking to part ways with this gal because I don’t have the time, money, or space to work on her and I loathe that she is going to rust away while I get 2 of those 3 things. I’ll regret it as soon as you drive off but c’est la vie. Call/Text: Seven-one-two seven-niner-zero seven-seven-ocho-three”
Here’s a very rare CJ-3A Valentine-Modified APU.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/837017479769475/permalink/2872363476234855/
“It is with much sadness that I post this unique gal for sale.
What do I have: replacement title says ‘44 but I don’t think that’s right. I believe that she is a 1951 CJ-3A and NOT a WW2 Jeep. I believe it is one of 75 jeeps that the Valentine Weldong Company converted for use as a Navy APU. The hole in the dash along with a few holes where their badge would go and the hood bump leads me to this conclusion. I have no proof of this, just what the evidence seems to indicate.
Engine: She does have the F4-134 engine that was put into the Navy APUs along with a very well done hood bump to create the additional clearance. Runs great and clean if you drive her often. Did spit some smoke at startup recently after sitting for a couple months but cleared right up.
4-wheel drive: is operational, Continue reading
UPDATE: **Sold**
Nick is selling his very rare Valentine-built CJ-3A APUs. He’s done a great job of uncovering the history of these Valentine APUs and sharing it with the jeep community.”
“These Willy-Overland CJ-3A utility vehicles were converted into auxiliary power units for the US Navy in the 1950s by the Valentine Welder & Manufacturing Company for use in starting jet aircraft engines. Both vehicles are finished in yellow and equipped with a seven-slot grille, flat front fenders, a single-seat operator’s station, and power take-off equipment. The pair includes an NC-2 mobile power plant that was designed for use on aircraft carriers and modified with rear-wheel steering, front-wheel drive, and a rear equipment platform. The other truck is one of approximately 75 such units modified into an NA-4 ground-based mobile APU and is fitted with a replacement Willys F-134 inline-four paired with a three-speed manual transmission. The engine has been removed from the NC-2 and is included in the sale.”
This might have an APU hood, but hard to tell for sure. Only the one pic provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1188774441743636
“V8 motor.brand new tires never driven on. New flare fins over tires.brakes all done..seat cushions to put on runs good..paddle tires also”
Darron spotted this APU jeep for sale. It still has the dash gauges.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1095410271291496
“1946 Willys Navy Jeep no engine but rest of drivetrain there, has been used as yard art and started to build rat rod at one time.”
UPDATE: As of July 13, 2021, this GPW APU is now in Stefan’s hands in Germany. As you can see, by the time he acquired it parts had already been removed (see original post from 2017 at the bottom of this post). He does not want the APU parts. I figured it is a long shot, but that I would check to see if anyone had an interest in the APU-related parts (some are O.E. Szekely); Stefan is willing to part with them. Comment below if interested or email me at d@deilers.com and I’ll connect you with Stefan.
Here’s how the jeep looked prior to pulling the parts:
Here are the parts related to the PTO:
PTO APU Cover:
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6700. It’s a Szekely APU jeep.
(09/30/2018) Carl and Marty spotted this APU. It appears to be missing the extra gauges, but does have the original data plates, the hood, and the correct engine. The soft top seems to be a Dualmatic, as it has the large square rear window and the two-part doors with snaps (thanks Pascal!).
https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/beaverton-jeep-willys-cj3a/7172184334.html
“Clean and mostly original 1952 Willy’s Jeep.
Was my grandpa’s since mid 60s.
Most of it’s life spent in Utah – always garaged.
I took it to Portland in 2012. Since then, it’s spent time between here and rural WA (always garaged both places).
Oregon titled. It runs very well. New hoses, radiator in last 1000 miles.
New battery.
Please see pics. If interested, email me and we can set up a time for you to check it out.
$7,000 or best offer. Serious inquires only please.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
Here’s another possibly-O.E.-Szekely-built Ford-Powered 4WD APU similar to one that was posted a few years ago. It’s not clear whether the one below has a O.E. Szekely data plate or not. The seller suggests this as a 1946, but this is more likely a 1953.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3074780559266476/
“1941 FORD WILLY JEEP V8 4X4 BEAST THAT RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT PROJECT WITH ALL YOU NEED.BILL OF SALE S D AS EQUIPED”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $25,000.
I don’t see any of the APU equipment left, so while it’s a rare jeep, it’s also no longer an APU jeep. I don’t see anyone paying the asking price for it. That said, it’s got some interesting mods, including a custom lengthened rear cargo area, a custom spare tire well and holder, what appears to be the Hudson steering mod, and a custom modified top (shortened CJ-6 top perhaps). This also utilizes doors from a late model CJ-5 hardtop by Kelly. The rear portion may even be a modified Kelly CJ-6 top.
“Up for sale is a CJ3A Willys APU Jeep .
This APU Jeep was built for the military Navy and Air Force to start jets by the Valentine Welding Co. they made a total of 75, this is one of two know to still exist, and the only one with a windshield and top .
The newer F head engines were placed in and a custom hood made by the manufacturer
Asking 25k”
