Monthly Archives: May 2014

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More from Marc’s 1/2 Scale CJ-2A build

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Marc from South Africa continues to make some neat progress on his 1/2 Scale build. Thanks for assembling this synopsis!

Marc writes, “Let me start with where I am to as of 15 April 2014. Unfortunately all production stopped on this date. Until I have the full use of my left shoulder after some structural work carried out, hopefully the structures doc will me the go-ahead by end May.

I ended with the making up of the two panels/dash/fwd fire wall. Slightly different to the real thing here for the ease of making. In the end the upper cowl/dash assembly will look the part.

Thanks to Paul & Lyn: http://www.ewillys.com/2014/01/23/update-from-paul-on-his-stainless-flatties-progress/ for sending me additional measurements and confirming plenty of smaller details for me.

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dash panel, almost complete

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basic formed firewall, just out the forming blocks

I did finish up the firewall but have not taken photos yet.
To jump about a bit heres the top bow corner brackets that were made up. Claus kindly measured up on his CJ-2A for me http://www.ewillys.com/2012/04/05/builds-claus-rebuilds-a-cj-2a-in-south-africa/.

The middle brackets in the for the wheel boxes are also done…….I took photos but they have been filed some where safe, I can’t them find now.

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top bow bracket l/h, trial fit

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top bow brackets

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Fire Jeepster’s new Home

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1949-jeepster-firetruck4Steve Elkins reports the following:

In case you’re wondering what happened to that cute little Jeepster Firetruck some of us have been following on eWillys, it will soon be used as a vineyard tour Jeep at the Gandona Winery in California’s Napa Valley.  After two little mechanical problems on the tow vehicle extending the 1100 mile adventure by two days, I was finally successful in transporting the red Jeepster from Southern California to the Wine Country, Northeast of San Francisco.  

The seller had a change of plans and had to let go of the red Jeepster.  The buyer is new to the Willys experience and is really excited about his new purchase.  A new steering wheel, and re-chroming the front bumper is the first order of work to spiffy-up the 65 year old chariot, re-powered with a second generation Buick 231 c.i. V6 and automatic trans. 

After seeing this on eWillys, I enjoyed connecting the seller and the buyer.  And I made a new Jeepster connection with the seller.  He has a nice ’50 Jeepster, daily driver with a rare optional L6-148.  We might just see him at the Willys America Open House on July 19, 2014.

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1944 Percy, France

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Charles forwarded this photo.

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1950 Truck Fresno, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500

Looks good for the price.

im selling a 50 willys it has a sort flat bed it runs great, it is a strong 350 chevy, 700 trany. Good paint, custom made dash and upholstery, tilt column, nice rims and good tires, too much to list im asking for 6,500 o.b.o”

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1944 MB Madera, CA $2000

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Might be worth a look.

Willys Jeep for sale. Its a project, does not run at present but looks to be all there. This willys has the recessed headlights like the original WWII models.”

http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/4451381501.html

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1976 DJ-5 Wyoming, PA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2500.

Looks good.

“Selling my Postal Jeep. Still has the original stickers United States Post Office as well. It is a right hand drive 2 wheel drive automatic transmission. The interior is in excellent condition, has original mail pans to. New tires and rims, I have original tires and rims to sell with it also if wanted. If interested please call me and if Im not available leave a message and ill get back in touch as soon a possible.”

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1949 CJ-2A/3A/3B Federal Way, WA $3500

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This is a mix of parts.

1949 WILLYS CJ-2A WITH A 3B BODY (HIGH HOOD), 4CLY, OVERDRIVE, 4X4, ROLL BAR. RUNS, LITTLE RUST.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/4456118532.html

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1944 GPW Perry County, TN $1000

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UPDATE: **SOLD** WAs $1000.

Looks like there’s some value.

Data plate:
1/4 ton Ford GPW
Serial # 208119
Date of delivery – June 26th 1944 

$1,000
Comes with the windshield frame
Good parts jeep, but the frame is not in the best of shape.”

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1949 Truck Canton, OH $7000

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Bob spotted this truck.

1949 Willys pickup, very clean – 75% complete, clear title – $7,000 OBO, 
leave message on cell phone, or text me at 33zero – four88 – four799. Thanks Ray”

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/4454630336.html

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1963 CJ-5 Orange County, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800.

This appears to have a Tuxedo package of some type.

Clean Rust Free CJ-5 with strong running rebuilt F-134 Hurricane 4 cylinder engine with around 5k miles since rebuild (have receipts). Clutch done at same time. Smooth shifting 3 speed manual transmission. Nice overstuffed low back front seats (super Comfy)! Fold down jump seats in the rear for the kids!!! Brand new 31″ BF Goodrich all terrain T/A radials with matching spare! Heavy duty rear bumper with tow hitch. High Lift Jack, Rancho shocks and steering stabilizer. New Drum Brakes on all 4 corners!!! Spare tire carrier with Jerry can slot. All gauges, lights, signals and electrics work as they should even the original heater and fan work perfectly!!! This is a very intact well maintained 100% complete and original totally rust free jeep that just needs paint to be a real head turner! Includes bikini top, side doors seat belts all around and Front tow bar so you can tow behind your rig out to the desert or Mexico!!!! Solid Turn Key Daily Driver As She Sits!”

 

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