Yearly Archives: 2012

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The General Purpose Car?

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I received the June 19, 1943, issue of Liberty Magazine today.  I bought it because it has an article titled “The Amazing Blitz Buggy”.  I don’t have time to scan it tonight, but should have it read, scanned and posted in the next couple of days.  But, I did want to make a quick comment about it.

Having glanced at the article, two things surprised me.  One, it was written by the President of Willys Overland Joseph W. Frazer. Two, he claims the official name of the vehicle was “General Purpose Car”.  You can see that claim in the highlighted portion of the article.  That could be the reason the term “General Purpose” vehicle has been appeared numerous times.

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1964 Montgomery Ward Parts Catalog **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay

This has 67 pages of jeeps parts.

“You are bidding on a vintage 1964 JEEP PARTS CATALOG. In used condition, the back cover has a wrinkled/torn corner. It has all its 67 pages. The covers read: HEADQUARTERS FOR WARDS RIVERSIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR CIVILIAN AND MILITARY JEEP VEHICLES – REGD. TRADEMARK KAISER JEEP CORP. – SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK – MAONTGOMERY WARD – 1964 JEEP PARTS CATALOG.”

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1949 CJ-3A Stevensville, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  This sold quickly.

“I have a 1949 CJ3A Jeep that I am selling for a friend. The Jeep runs well and the body is solid. The tires are like new,good brakes and has been recently upgraded to a 12 volt Delco altenator. Comes with a 6′ full hydraulic snowplow that is all hooked up and ready for winter. Michigan titled.”

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1942 MB Monterey, TN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

This looks good.

“This is a reserve auction for a 1942 Willys MB, serial number MB127011, date of delivery 11 March 1942. This Jeep was manufactured with a limited number of Jeeps after Willys started manufacturing WWII Jeeps with the “pressed grille” sheet metal type of front grille, (only 1202 by serial number). The earlier front grilles were the “slat grille” type (the last slat grille serial number was MB125809). This MB is a motorpool type restoration. When the Jeep was obtained by a prior owner there was already a mixture of MB and GPW parts on it. It is suspected that it was used on base at Camp Shelby, MS for years where the mixture of parts originated during on-base maintenance. The hood & bumper markings are in honor of the 124th Infantry Division (Dixie Division). The frame serial number is orginial. The glove box data plates are reproductions made by Robert de Ruyler at Dataplates4U.com. The T84 transmission, transfer case and rear axle are GPW componets. The orginial body was so shot that it was replaced with a repro body. The transmission and transfer case have been rebuilt and runs great. All bearings have been replaced in the axles as well as new brake cylinders, brake lines and brake shoes. The engine is a 1946 CJ2a L134 flat head that has also been rebuilt and runs great. The radiator is a CJ2a radiator. Included with the Jeep are, repro cloth top & frame, 5 repro combat wheels and tires, period dated gas can, shovel & axe, jack and tow rope. Receipts and photos of restoration are available if wanted. This vehicle is titled and tagged in Tennessee and will include a Bill of Sale”

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1945 VEC CJ-2A Hartshorne, OK $2500

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The column shift is gone, but the hubs and tool indents are there.

“For Sale is a great piece of Americana history. 1945 willys jeep w/ clear title. Comes with 2 transmitions, original motor wheels. Front tow hitch.Needs to be completely restored. CASH ONLY. Green Country Trader 9-one-8-three-5-one-nine-0-8-four”

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/3408442565.html

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1960 Utility Box Truck Northwood, NH **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE:  Last listed at $2500. **Status Unknown**

(05/29/2012) I rarely come across these.  It’s in good shape, too.

“1960 Jeep Willys truck, with utility body. rebuilt Hurricanse engine, 36,000 original miles. original owner. Frame rebuilt, little rust, new brakes, plow set up and plow available. Last inspected 2010, needs little work. Please email for more details.”

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1959 Wagon Flathead, Montana $1500

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(08/25/2011) There’s some potential here. It looks like a panel delivery wagon to me; I wonder what people were calling it (see last sentence below).  Bob and Dan both note it looks like a Parkway.

“1959 willys Panel delivery Wagon this is rare, see plenty of wagons but not panel delivery, it’s had a life but plenty left in it, would make a grate restoration project or use as is will probably need the gas tank flushing as its been stud since the distributor broke, it has some rot in the wheel arches and some dings but other than that its quite good, it also has a heavy duty winch that goes with, its sold with a bill of sale $1,500 406 250 7003 because of idiot scammers mention flathead lake in your mail.

Apparently people feel the need to corect me on what this willys is, what you see is what you get when you own it you can call it what ever you like pannel delivery is what it states on the vin plate thanks.”

http://montana.craigslist.org/cto/3408004382.html

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