This photo was published in the December 1978 issue of the Silent Wings Newsletter. Santa was exiting a Waco CG13. Read more here and look for December 2013.
Monthly Archives: January 2014
1947 Photo of American Legion Riding to City Hall on eBay
Marc forwarded this photo. When I first saw it, I thought these guys were doing a German salute. The jeep has an unusual paint job. Is it something specific?
” This is an original press photo. Those calling upon Mayor William O’Dwyer to join are Betty Plunkitt, Jim O’Conner, Nicholas Lanese, Milton Epstein, William H. Barker, & Al Brief.Photo measures 8.25 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 8-26-1947″
Photo of Jeep Getting Towed Out of the Yalu River on eBay
No year provided, but this was taken in the South West Pacific Area of WWII.
“AN ORIGINAL WW2 PRESS PHOTO THAT MEASURES APPROX. 22CM BY 16CM DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE BACK PLEASE CONTACT WITH ANY QUESTIONS WILL BE LISTING SIMILAR ITEMS”
1947 CJ-2A Phoenix, AZ **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(12/09/2013) This has a fiberglass body.
“1947Willys CJ2A 302 Ford V8 Edelbrock Manifold and Carb, Headers, Accell Electronic Ingnition, Ford 4 Speed ith Warn Overdrive, Runs Strong, Professional Build in the 80s, Then Stored in Garage for Years, Thousands Invested, Solid Rust Free Frame with Fiberglass Body Kit, Full Roll Cage, Rhino Lined,Tons of Eyeball, Great Off Road and Street Legal,Current Plates, Titled as 1947 Jeep,”
1944 MB Parts North Jersey $500
Includes combat rims. Shouldn’t last long. No pics provided.
“1944 MB hood/grill/ combat rims/radiator/misc trans parts.all restorable cond.$500for all.201 572 9636”
1949 Jeepster San Antonio, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It runs, but needs work.
“49′ Willy’s Jeepster with 327 small block Chevrolet, turbo 350 w/9-in Ford rear-end. Needs total restoration, engine runs. Great rat-rod project. Have original clear title shown by appointment”
Koenig Tub Extender Frederick, MD **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350
Wayne spotted this bed extender.
“For Sale an original Koenig Tub Extender for sale. If you’ve ever seen one before, you’re squarely in the minority. You take the tailgate off your CJ 5, plug this piece in its place, then put your tailgate at the end of your tub extender and viola…2 more feet of cargo space. Pictures are as it is. It’s a very simple restoration to match with your classic. Email with any questions or interests! Would like gone asap!”
1947 CJ-2A Ellensburg, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200
“I have a 47 willys cj2a I would like to sell or trade. it is running and driving but is a project that needs finishing touches. i am selling cheap because I don’t have any papers for it right now. not that hard to apply for a lost title and get everything signed into your possesion. woulld.like to trade for an AR 15 chambered in .223/.556 , or a .204 ruger, or a glock model 23/27/30 plus cash or an Fn 5.7, maybe other trades just ask. also interested in winches for.my trucks, a grey set of buckets with center console for an older powerstroke, other powerstroke parts, a protech headache rack for an f-150, maybe a lift kit for an 88 f-150 or a 95 f-350, a nice bow or muzzle loader, or a pit bike. my phone number is 253-307-4873 jeep has a 289 v8 mild build with a 3 speed manual, dana 20 twin stick transfer case and advance adapter. dana 27 front axle with warn hubs, ford 8.8″ rear. both have 3.73 gears. nice roll cage, fuel cell, bucket seats, custom center console that holds 2 batteries, toolbox built in the rear,stainless dash, electric fan, winch ready, custom bumpers, tow bar, new clutch, new exhaust gaskets, new u joints, new plugs, wires, good battery, starter, alternator, new exhaust, comes with a hard top that could be refurbished. tub has been notched to fit a taller person, tilt steering. great jeep to fix up. probably more I’m forgetting. needs little finishing touches such as brake lines bled, tuck a few wires, and maybe replace a guage or two. blinkers, tail lights, horn and brake lights all work!”
Photos from WWII Pictoral History Book
Over the holidays I discovered several volumes of a book titled “Pictoral History of the Second World War”. Here’s an example of one of them at archive.org. The series is full of amazing photos, including some vintage jeeps photos. Most of the photos were taken by various news services. I’ll be sharing these on occasion. Here are a couple:
1947 CJ-2A Baltimore, MD $5000
Might be worth a look.
“Nice Willys CJ 2a runs good, drives good. Needs a Good home. Has winch and tow bar, no top.”