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I found this February 1944 article on fire-fight testing at Willys Overland. You can view the whole issue on Google.
This is unusual.
“Here is a very unique matchbook with JEEP on the front….with the exception of some, dare I say idiot, putting a sticker on the front, this matchbox is in GOOD condition overall…..on the binding edge of the box it says: Mario da Silva Cravo S/A, Salvador-Bahia……on the back side there are some embossed words also that say: Couro Genuinem, Ernesto Rothschild, S. Paulo, Pat. Reg…measures 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches and is about 1/2 inch thick……pretty neat!”
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Greg wants to add full floater hubs to his rig, but needs a couple items.
He writes, “Looking for a floater kit or pieces to make my rear D44 CJ axle a floater for flat towing. I’m using Dualmatic locking hubs up front, and have two additional spare sets I’ll use to build the back hubs. Primarily just need the axles if anyone may have a spare set. Or perhaps someone has a long one I can cut down, and respline for the long side, then I’ll use my long side to cut for the short one.”
HOG spotted this. It looks like a good price.
“1948 williys jeepster, 350 chevy motor, atuo trans, power steering dic brakes, great old hot rod, lot of fun to drive. 304 778 7160”
http://charlestonwv.craigslist.org/pts/3283537984.html
UPDATE: This was priced at $2250. **SOLD**
This looks like a good price. It’s listed as a 1948, but the body and serial number suggests a ’46.
“1948 Willy’s CJ2A
New military tires
new seats
new fuel tank
new battery
new front bumper
fresh brakes
original flathead 4 cylinder
The hard work is done, now just body work and fine tuning.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900
Tony has his nice looking CJ-5 for sale.
“’57 Willys Jeep CJ5 with the original F34 Hurricane 4 cylinder. Runs great, but burns a little oil (naturally). 128k miles. This is a very solid, nearly original Jeep.”
UPDATE: Was listed on eBay.
“1954 Jeep Willys 4wd Pickup Truck, This Is A Great Custom 4×4 Less Than 50 Miles On New 302CI Ford Engine New Alternator New Water Pump New Custom Radiator New Starter New Electric Chock New Coils / Wires New Belts, Hoses, Cables New Customer Battery Box New Wiring Throughout Vehicle New Blinkers, License Plate Lights, Oil Temp, Water Temp, RPM Guages (Fuel Level / Speedometer Not Functioning) New Floor Pan New Exhaust System New Brakes & Brake Lines New Custom 9″ Ford Rear 4 Barrel Holley Carbuerator Completely Rebuilt & Tuned Ford T-18 4speed Ford Model 18 Transfer w/Hi Lo Stock 25 Front 5.38 Gear Confer Leaf Springs Lift Kit 4WD Works So many more upgrades & restoration points than can be listed here.”
UPDATE **SOLD** on eBay for $6500.
This has a Navy Depot Maintenance data plate.
“Awsome true us navy jeep. I have never seen a navy jeep for sale anywhere. The navy did not have many , so that makes them very rare. Has been in my neighborhood for years and i never knew it. The owner saw that i restored jeeps and asked if i wanted to finish this one. It was on the family farm for years and the motor went out. They pulled the motor and had it built at knights engine rebuil;ders. { i have the paper work} the motor was never put back into the jeep. They lost interest and it just sat in the back of the work shop.
I mostly bought the jeep for the motor, but after i got it home i saw how good condition the body was in. Very little rust. It has all the original floor pans and back tub.the underside is one of the best i have ever seen.no rust at all on the frame or running gear. Then i saw that it was issued to the dept of the navy. Holy cow i have never even seen one of these.
I then decided to restore the jeep. It went to the sand blast shop for a complete rotisserie sand blast. All paint, dirt, grease ,were removed back to the bare metal. [see pictures] it was primered with rustolium gray primer. 1 – 1/2 gallons. I then did some body work but as you can see in the pictures i keep it like it looked when in service. I left a lot of the weld marks and dents. This is not a new tub but it is the original tub. You can see the front fenders have the normal damage from off road use. The fact that it is the original tub makes it the real thing. Jeeps that have had the tubs replaced are then kit cars and lose collector value.
Then the jeep was sprayed with rustolium battle ship gray enamal. Another 1- 1/2 gallons top to bottom. It now has more paint on it than when it was new. We installed the motor with a new clutch and bearing. New plugs ,points, new battery 12 volt . As expected being a new motor it started right up. It runs like new because it is. . We replaced the master cylinder with a new one. The brakes work but not the best. I did not pull the brake drums and have them turned or new pads. I recomend you do this. It drives and shifts fine, high and low work.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Randy spotted this top. It’s not perfect, but finding a never installed arctic top sure is unusual. I’d like to know the story behind it.
“RARE…NOS never installed Willys jeep artic hard-top M38. Some surface rust from sitting in crate outside, 2 broken windows on back panel, maybe missing some hardware”
