Well produced video from National Geographic with some great shots. The motor powering the ice jeep sure sounds great, too.
Monthly Archives: March 2014
5th Annual Willys Overland Rally May 16th-18th in Moab
The 5th Annual Willys Overland Rally takes place May 16th-18th this year in Moab, Utah. The event celebrates Willys Overland Wagons and Trucks.
Jeeps and Medics
Charles hunted down these photos of jeeps and medics.
Moonshiners PNW Swapmeet Sunday March 9, 2014
Don’t forget, the Moonshiner’s Swapmeet will be held on Sunday, March 9th in Puyallup, WA. It takes place 9am to 4pm. The good news is that there is a 10% chance it won’t rain on Sunday.
1943 Photo of a Jeep Named Bull of the Woods on eBay
Here’s a great photo.
“1943 Press Photo Pvt. Robert Coba named his Jeep “Bull of the Woods”.”
Photo of Three Soldiers in France on eBay
This jeep appears to have an interesting carrier on the rear, but it’s hard to tole much from the photo.
“Tired US Armored Division Soldiers Rest in France”
Approved Willys Service Sign Kiefer, OK No Price
Looks in good shape.
“Old Willys Sign, front and back is in great shape”
1951 CJ-3A Vancouver, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $5000.
This CJ-3A is priced to sell.
“I have for sale my 1951 WILLYS CJ3A.This has been my hobby vehicle for the last 5 year or so.It is mostly all original.Has been convereted to 12 volts,has the L134 flathead with a solex carb,has a warn overdrive,an excellent full softop and bikini top,mounted cd player under passenger seat and speakers.As the photos show,it has original wheels and military nondirectional tires and spare.The axels and diffys and brakes have been gone thru.I put all new leaf springs,shakles and shocks.I have done too many things to list.I am selling it only because I am retiring and moving.I feel this is priced very fairly.I am not interested in trades at all and I am firm in the price.Thanks for looking.Added note,it is registered as an historic vehicle,yearly registration and smog not req’d.”
1949 Jeepster Westlake Village, CA **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Was $21,000. Status Unknown.
Vern’s got his beautiful 1949 Jeepster for sale. He’s only selling it because he found a 4WD Jeepster of a similar quality that he bought, so he doesn’t need this Jeepster any more. You can email Vern at heyvern1929 @ sbcglobal.net.
” 350 Chevy eng, 350 A/T, P/S, P/B, Disc brakes front, 28? gal aluminum gas tank, needs new top. Chrome is so so. needs redone.”
1948 CJ-2A Weiser, ID **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
This is an ex-racer with lots of mods. It needs additional work.
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2-A w/ turbo charged 3.8 Buick V-6 $2000 obo
* Stretched body
* Jeepster Commando frame (101″ wheelbase)
* 231 ci Buick even fire V-6 with factory turbocharger (from 1978 Buick LeSabre)
* Turbo 400 tranny mated to model 20 transfer case
* Power steering
* Rear mounted radiator
* Full 6 point frame mounted roll cage
* Full size running gear
* 5.38 gears
* B&M quick click shifter
* 1 piece fiberglass front end
I’ve probably forgotten a lot of stuff, but you get the drift. This is a Jeep that was used for years at local races running a Pinto motor. I broke the old tranny and opted to install the V-6 and automatic, but the local races kind of went away and I never finished it and it has sat in my shop for 10 plus years. This is not a street legal vehicle, although I suppose one could make it that way with work. It is not a turn key ride and definitely does need some work to complete. The motor smokes, but I believe that it is just the seals in the turbo causing this. It needs shock mounts welded, brakes redone, seat covers are looking ratty, shifter needs some adjustment, carb may have issue. . . and I’m sure there is more that I’m not thinking of. Would make a good base for a rock crawler, tough truck rig or just a toy to blow away your friends. I hate to get rid of it but need the space in my shop. Might be willing to deliver within the Treasure Valley.”