Craig’s pic this week comes from the August 1956 issue of Willys News
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Ms. Autolite Perched on a Surrey
Blog Article about a Search for a WWII Jeep
Maury spotted this blog article by Brian Albrecht at Cleveland.com. It’s a great article detailing how some letters led David Keckan on a search for a jeep in his Grandfather was photographed.
http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/10/search_for_grandfathers_world.html
Postcard of 1957 Trailways FC-150 Jeep in Red River, NM on eBay
Check out the interesting tarp setup. Looks pretty clever.
“Great view of what I think is a 1957 Jeep Forward Control pick-up in front of the Red River Jeep Trips Trailway Depot in Taos County New Mexico. “For reservations contact Jack Chambless Enterprises.” Standard size vintage postcard. Not postally used; no message written on the back. Nice crisp postcard with minor edge/corner wear.”
Go For Digger Brass Dash Tag **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s an oddball item. This is actually a Go For Digger Dash Tag (manufactured by the Go For Digger Trenching Machine Company) and not a Jeep-a-Trench Tag (by Auburn Machine Works) as claimed by seller.
“Hi! I have for Auction here a Brass Tag off a Willys Jeep. It is 8″ long and 5″ tall. It is in good condition. It was mounted on the dash for a Jeep-A-Trench Attachment. Happy Bidding!”
4×4 Magazine GPW Photo Book and More **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **Status Unknown**
“Here is a beautiful book that pays tribute to WW II era GPW military Jeeps, made by Ford Motor Co. The book features one particular jeep, S/No.242581, that has been meticulously restored. It was produced in 1997, as a special gift pack for the 20th anniversary of “4X4 magazine”, a Japanese publication. Only 2000 were published, this is #1129.
The Book is a beautifully made hardcover, with OD green canvas wrapped covers, and brass plate title on the front (similar to the Jeep ID plate). It measures 12″ by 11″ and has 132 pages of text, photos, and tech information. All text is written in English and Japanese. The book has sections with detailed photos of the Engine, Power train, Suspension, Frame, Interior, Tools & accessories. There are sections on Specifications, and Restoration notes. There are also many full page views of the complete vehicle. The photos are all studio quality with white background, printed on thick photo quality pages.
The book is packaged in a fitted wooden box with a hinged lid, The box also has a brass title plate, and a brass copy of the original ID plate from S/No.242581. Included is the cardboard shipping box, a mouse pad, and a package of post cards. Everything is in “as new” condition, the 3 brass plates still have their plastic sheet anti-tarnish covers, the post cards are still sealed, there is no address or writing on the cardboard shipping box.”
1942 GPW Albany, NY **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay.
This looks interesting.
“If you are on the market for a rare jeep you have found it. What I have for sale is a Canadian Titled unrestored 42 Willys that had been in storage for 50 plus years. Other than surface some rust the jeep is in excellent condition. The previous owner bought this jeep from the Canadian government in early 1947 and used it for a few years before putting it in storage. I was told by some experts that this is a canadian order jeep due to the lift rings similar to the marine corps jeeps.
The jeep comes with an original willys manual as well as a CANADIAN LOG BOOK of which a picture will be included. The log book has information dated back from Nov 1945 with the last date of Nov 1946. Log book data is consisted of tire record, oil change, fueling, repairs, accidents etc. This is really cool as I’ve never seen this before. At the top of one of the pages it is noted that the jeep returned to Canada after service in North Africa. The jeep does run and the previous owner had all fluids change prior to starting the vehicle after such a long storage. I do believe it to be a Canadian jeep as the log book clearly states Canadian on the cover and the rebuilt tag on the engine which is dated 1945 is also Canadian.
I was also told by some experts that the presence of the desert tan paint under the current paint is proof that the jeep was used in North Africa and it is believed that it might have gone through the initial rebuilt by the British army and then went to Canada. The engine compartment is very complete. The jeep will come with four original combat wheels and four brand new tires and tubes. As can be seen in the pictures the interior is all original with original seats and canvas. Original data tags are also present on the dash. The wood inside the front bumper appear to be the original piece as well as the front bumper. All floors, sides and rear panels are in excellent condition. Even the axe and shovel area that is usually really bad in is great shape. I was informed by another expert that some of the yellow marking on the front bumper is what was used in North Africa.
I don’t believe that this is a factory unrestored jeep but I do believe like some of the experts told me that it was rebuilt by the British or Canadian military at some point. I myself although not an expert would lean towards a rebuilt that was done by the Canadian military based on the rebuilt tag on the engine and the remnants of the lift ring on the front bumper. I hope to see this rare jeep go to a museum or a collector who will preserve it in its current condition. Please keep in mind this is an old jeep, I have described it to the best of my knowledge but I do recommend that all interested parties come and inspect the vehicle before bidding to make sure it is what he or she is looking for as sale is final. Please do all your research before bidding on the vehicle. You will not see one of these for sale anytime soon so do not let this one get away. If you have any rare prototype WILLYS MA parts I will take them as partial trade.”
1947 CJ-2A Seattle, WA $3500
This appears solid.
“1947 Jeep Willys
4×4
runs and drives great
stock
fun to drive!
$3500
206-391-5000”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/ctd/3522644006.html
Year? CJ-3A Miami, FL $25,000
Lots of new parts.
“This jeep has been completely restored with all new parts including a brand new all metal body kit with new fenders, engine hood and tailgate. Engine rebuilt with all new internal parts to a STD. condition. Transmission and transfer case rebuilt with new gears and bearings all around. Front and rear axles rebuilt also with new parts. Completely new brake system, modified to 11″ drums. All new electrical system modified for 12 V alternator system.
Oil filter modified to the modern spin-on type. New Clutch and rebuilt drive shafts. New wide wheel rims with new tires. Windshield wipers replaced with new original new parts. Top made specially to copied of the original design using high quality materials.
This jeep is equipped with a Borg-Warner Overdrive transmission that allows it to go faster on 3rd gear with less engine RPM providing a better fuel economy on the road.
Front axles also equipped with new WARN Lock-o-Matic Hubs.
The whole story and proof of this jeep restoration with pictures can be seen at the the CJ3A Page:
www.cj3apage.com/”
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/3527324162.html
1946 CJ-2A Exeter, RI **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This runs. Looks promising.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2 needs restoration. Runs and I have many of the origainal parts. It has an original snow plow”