Monthly Archives: December 2012

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1946 CJ-2A Sparks, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2100.

Runs, drives, needs work.  Not quite ‘very original condition’.

“46’Willys CJ2A
Runs,drives Four Wheel Drive works
Smokes a bit until warm haven’t started it much in the past year
Tranny/transfercase and axles very solid, trany doesn’t pop out of gear like most do. transfercase shifts in and out of high and low 2 to 4 easily
Running gear is very,solid on this. I drove it around for nearly a year before deciding I wanted to restore it ground up. Illness forces sale now.

Very original condition.except has been converted to a 12 volt electrical system.

Tons of extra new and used original and aftermarket parts including,
Soft Top.
Tailgate
New bed pan and parts
New Distributor
Rollbar
Starter
window hinges and thumb screws several different styles
3 inch lift kit
extra tub and running gear parts
Taillights,6 volt style
Running lights early bullet type
Spare tire carrier
Carb to air filter crossover metal tube
Windshield and frame seals
Throttle and choke cables
Speedometer and cable
E-brake handle and assembly
12 volt windshield wiper motors and arms
carpet kit
Misc other parts”

 
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1950 CJV-35/U Lebanon, TN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $8500. **SOLD**

The pics are very tiny.

“1950 Willy’s Jeep. This Jeep, a CJV-35/U, is the prototype for the M-38 later produced from 1950- 1952 and used by the U.S. military in both Korea and Vietnam. It’s purpose was to have recon marines and U.S. Navy frogmen/ SEALS to have a waterproof jeep to call in naval bombardments, air to ground attacks, and coordinate amphibious assaults. Considered to be the rarest of all jeep models. This one has matching frame and engine serials documentation.
It has it’s original “Go Devil” 4 cylinder engine, and has had a fresh military overhaul with new rings, pistons, valves, crankshaft, camshaft, etc. (Okay to use unleaded gas.) All new or rebuilt fuel pump, oil pump,hoses, new plugs and wires, battery, new brakes , shocks,clutch. Jeep runs great and is driven regularly.
Needs cosmetic restoration finished or drive as a “rat rod.” Have 8 military rims, 10 military tires, spare tire holder, gas can and holder, whip antenna, decals, spare fenders, original oil bath air cleaner, an original “controller box” for its radios, radio mounts, seat cushions, complete set of manuals,bumpers, carbs, more boxes and boxes of stuff.
Have original data plates from U.S Navy Bureau of Ships.”

 
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1957 CJ-5 Mannington, WV $1000

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Needs works, but runs and drives.

“I have a 1957 willys cj5 for sale it runs and drives it needs work. The tires are like new. A lot has been done to it over the years and it is very sturdy, i drive it around on my property . I have a clear title for the jeep. It will start right up and go , but it lacks power in high gear up hill, goes great in low 4wd. Vacume wiper, it has been winterized from factory , it does have a heater , the doors and back hatch come off , you can remove the top but , I have not attempted it yet ,I have a gasket engine rebuild kit that also goes with the jeep. Please feel free to ( text me at 304-566-8780 this is a TEXT ONLY number) if you want me to call you either text me your number or email it to me , thanks for looking. Ill answer you back as soon as I get your message , I shouldnt be no more than a day getting back to you. :)”

http://morgantown.craigslist.org/cto/3467063014.html

 
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1946 CJ-2A Brownsburg, IN $1250

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No pics provided.

“Have a project or parts CJ2a Jeep. will need frame work, stored inside since 89, good tailgate, hood, winshied frame ect.
several new parts, such as gas tank, fuel pump. comes with title and extra go-devil motor.
1550.00 invested…take $1250.00
Text 317-710-2697”

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3466125546.html

 
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1949 CJ-2A Rowlett, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was  $1500

(12/04/2012) It doesn’t run.

“it doesn’t run havnt tried to brake it free yet needs a gas tank. has locking hubs and a bill of sale. will trade for guns,dirtbike,motorcycle,fourwheeler, or ???”

 
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Ringling Barnum Circus Uses PTO to Build Grandstands

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I spotted this 1950 picture on the Buckles Blog, a blog that presents circus history from all over the world.  I with this picture was bigger.  According the blog post, “Here we see a Jeep with a power take-off in the process of raising the sides of each seat wagon. The outer corners were supported with long braces and then the front end of each vehicle would be lowered to form a grand stand.”

 

 
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China MS-884 windup Fire Jeep on eBay

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This is located in the Netherlands.

“Herewith we offer you a Very Rare and Hard to find, vintage mid to late `60ties produced Chinese Tin Wind-Up Toy Car, which was made after the famous Willys Jeep of WWII. This version depicts an wonderful, bright colored Fire Chief Support car!. Its an odd and very sought after model. The model is Wind Up operated! It has been tested and it works great! Like if it was made yesterday! The driver has a medium soft vinyl head. The Bell at the back really rings when the car moves! A lovely and cute looking collectible! An awesome addition within any Jeep, Tin Toy, Or vintage Chinese Toy collection!. Be keen on this treasure! The model comes in Top Mint Condition! Very clean, bright and shining, as if it was made yesterday! No wear at all!. The bottom is like new too!.”

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‘Ranchers Like Jeeps’ Ad

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This ad appeared in volume 2 No. 13 issue of Montana Sports Outdoors of Missoula, MT. The magazine includes a full page ad for an unusual ‘Jeep’ being endorsed by UNITED CATTLE COMPANY OF BIG SANDY. I can’t imagine this ad ran in too many magazines. The text of the ad notes that the cattle company was purchasing its 18th jeep.


 
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1942 Reader’s Digest “Meet the Jeep”

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UPDATE:  This article is a condensed version of this Scientific American article shown here: http://www.ewillys.com/2020/04/16/january-1942-article-from-scientific-american-meet-the-jeep/

(09/22/2012) This Old Jeep had a digital copy of this magazine article from Reader’s Digest January 1942. That site is now offline.  Below is Page 1 of 3 pages.

 
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Warn Hub and Box on eBay

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Randy spotted this rare warn hub box.  It needs another hub though. Northstar Willys is auctioning this.

“This auction is for one Warn hub cap with the original case.”

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