Monthly Archives: July 2012

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1947 CJ-2A Spokane Valley, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000

There some really nice aspects, but a couple puzzling restoration decisions such as the method for attaching the rear bow holders.

“Very nice original 1947 Willy’s Jeep that’s about 80% fully restored. This has been a five year restoration project using only original parts from Kaiser Willy’s Auto Supply. I have well over $10,000 in parts and materials alone. Life changes however are unfortunately forcing me to abandon this project of love. Briefly, the 6 volt electrical system has been upgraded to 12 volts; gloss OD paint to emulate a Flag Officer’s Jeep; all new brake system; new glass, etc. The list goes on. Jeep runs well, fun to drive and display at car shows.”

 
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Year? CJ-2A Osage, IA $3500

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The seller lists this as a 1950, but it could be a VEC.

“FOR SALE: 1950 Jeep Willy, asking $3500.00 OBO. It’s a fun vehicle to drive. Call 641-430-3254 or 641-430-1371 if interested. Thanks!”

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/3150898155.html

 
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1952 CJ-3A Clackamas, Or $4800

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $4800.

(03/19/2009) “We need to sell our 1952 Jeep Willys, no back seat and we have a little boy now so its not convenient at this time in our lives, needs to go to a great JEEP HOME!!! 351 Windsor, c-4 3 spd auto, All new dana 18 transfer case- rebuilt -original equipment, new drive lines f+r, dana 44 f+r out of a 76 full size jeep cherokee. $5000 OR MAKE AN OFFER WE CAN’T REFUSE!! 503 NINE THREE SIX NINE TWO SEVEN EIGHT”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/3150444987.html

 
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1946 CJ-2A Frandor, MI $350

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The VIN is on the edge of being VEC.

“This is a 46′ Willys jeep, this particular truck was originally equipped with a column shifter. The vin or production number is 29344, there are a set of axles that come with the truck but no suspension. It had a bent frame horn that I repaired before deciding to build a different truck. The body of this truck is ruff but it would be perfect to use a buggy crawler. Please let me know if you have any questions. Call or text, I’m up late 517-four20-8203”

http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/3151110197.html

 
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1947 CJ-2A Central Point, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE:   **SOLD** Was $2900.

(03/20/2012) This has an unusual lip around the edge.  It also appears to have a replacement body, given the indents on the passenger side.

“very nice little jeep
Have 5400 in recipes from recent orginal engine rebuild, and a variety of other things done
orginal engine is board .20 over, and is now built to run on unleaded instead of leaded gas. also 12 volt system now
this thing runs great!! and drives awesome!!
Has full newer best top soft top and soft doors
Has back seat which you dont see very much on these very much
also has the very very rare side steps, that could be put on from factory
It won a trophy when i drove it in the medford cruise
top speed is around 59
don’t need to sell, love this thing to death. so don’t make any offer less then 2900”

 
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1948 Truck Londonberry, Vt $3500

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $3500.

(05/18/2012) Glenn spotted this unusual bumper with a Willys Overland design.

“1948 WILLYS TRUCK. ALL ORIGNAL. 4 CYL (not running,turns over). 3 speed on column. 1TON RATED. 802-824-4117.”

http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3150436790.html

 
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1948 CJ-2A Chicago, IL **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE:  This was priced at $3000.  **Status Unknown**

(07/10/2012) This has been owned by the family since new. No title.  The wood under the wheels suggests this family had taken good care of this jeep.

“I have for sale a 1948 Willys jeep CJ2a. Jeep was running last summer. It will need a new water and fuel pump. Also will need a battery and the lighting wired. Chassis, frame and body all stripped and repainted. All new metal was welded in where needed. Axles and trans gone through and have fresh fluids. Whole brake system was gone through. New master cylinder, lines etc. Have some extra parts that go with it. There is no title. It was lost years ago. I do have the vin number and it is clean. Jeep has been in the family since new..”

 
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The King of Jeeps: Berg’s Truck and Parts Co., Inc

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UPDATE: Brochure sold on eBay.

I spotted this 1960 Catalog from Berg’s Truck and Parts Company tonight.  Hyman Berg, a Ukrainian by emigre,  was possibly the first distributor of Willys Parts (though I have no information that definitively backs this claim).  Mr. Berg founded the international truck and jeep parts company in the 1940s. In the 1950s, he founded Amsco Parts Co. Both were at 1608 S. Wabash, Chicago, Illinois.  Apparently, JC Whitneys was right down the street from Bergs for some period of time.  According to Berg’s grandson, the family was immersed in Marketing for decades, hence the decision by Hy to be known as the “King of Jeeps”.

In addition, as suggested by this G503 thread, Hy sold Sears Jeep parts and also sold Jeep parts to the Phillipines.  He bought some early prototype jeeps and housed them at this same location, which is where this photograph was taken.  There is more information about Berg here, too, from G503.

Hyman Berg died in 1986 at the age of 75.

The CJ-3B Page has a cover of a 1958 Catalog.

 
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1st Annual NCFFC Southern Jeep Meet October 27th, 2012

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The President of the Tennessee Flat Fender Club William Dabney just dropped me an email saying the North Carolina Flat Fenders Club (NCFFC) has announced the 1st Annual NCFFC Southern Jeep Meet October 27th, 2012 at Freeborne’s Eatery and Lodge: 14300 Nc Highway 18 S, Laurel Springs, NC.  It’s great to see the growth of Jeep meets!

Drop by the CJ-2A Forum to learn more

 
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A Jeep Cake off of MySpace

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Apparently, MySpace is still out there!  I found this jeep cake there.  http://www.myspace.com/couturecakesandconfection/photos/230884

There are more jeep cakes here:  http://www.ewillys.com/tag/cakes/