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UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/03/2015) Looks in good shape.
“AM GENERAL JEEP CJ- (Made 1971-1984) Right Hand Steering, Original Equipment except- New Tires, New Paint (inside and out) New Carpet, New Rear Seat, New Speedometer. Well on the way to complete restoration… in Excellent running condition. Must see to appreciate. -$6900cash Apache Junction – Gold Canyon Area of Far East Valley.”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/4972558686.html
Does it run?
“1952 Willys Jeep Wagon 2×4 327 CID. With 350 trany. High altitude intake manifold. Edelbrock 600 com carburetor. Thumper cam. Unline starter. Ram exhaust manifold. New duel exhaust flowmasters. Aluminum street rod radiator. 12 volt fan. New fuel tank. New sending unit. All new lines. Duel brake master cyl.. All new brake lines, hoses, and wheel cyl.. Off frame restoration. 75% complete. All new elec. wiring. ”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4973293522.html
UPDATE: Was $650. **SOLD**
Has some parts potential.
“I have a 57 Jeep FC150 for sale. Has a lot of rust. But fairly complete. Hard to find item. Has a clean title. Firm on $650. First with the green gets it. Bring trailer will help load.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
I wonder why the grille doesn’t fit properly? Maybe it’s not bolted down.
“1946 Willys.. original hurricane 6cyl engine and transmission. Bought it for a project. Don’t have the time.. need to sale for what I’ve got in it..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Engine runs.
“1946 Willys CJ2A. Has been stored in basement for years, and a barn before that. Engine is not locked up. Original motor. Will start and run if you manually pour gas in carb. Would be an awesome project, I just never found the time to put into it. Prefer text or email. Clean TN title in hand.”
No pics provided.
“Reliable 327 . Original running gear – very cool.”
UPDATE:**Status Unknown** Was $7800.
Looks in good shape.
“For your consideration is a true unaltered Army jeep, not a cj that has a coat of od green.
* show quality condition
* Wisconsin title in my name.
* It is the original 24 volt system with all the working blackout lights and switches.
* Pertronix electronic ignition inside the waterproof distributor
* all original waterproof wiring, generator, regulator, plugs and wires
* runs great and ready to show, parade, or cruise
* ndcc non directional military tires
* Has bumperetts, pintle hitch, jerry can and holder, all in great shape
* bow brackets, lifting shackles and brackets, manual, and extra parts available for the right price”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $9500.
(04/09/2015) Looks solid.
“Great Korean War vintage 1952 M38 Jeep. This is military surplus, not a CJ-2 civilian model. Very fun to drive, unrestored, all original except for a new gas tank. New batteries, 24v system. Great to run around the farm or put in a parade. Dull OD green, not a shiney finish to attract the enemies’ attention. My wife did not like driving it near as much as I did.”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4973142471.html
Seth discovered this ex-Safari Ride jeep at the corporate headquarters of Sweetwater, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The fiberglass jeeps were built by Bradley & Kaye and Fort Wayne Zoo visitors used to ride in them as they toured the zoo’s African Veldt. The African Veldt exhibit opened in the 1970s and closed in the mid 2000s. It was replaced by the African Journey’s sky ride.
David Bradley, the ‘Bradley’ in Bradley and Kaye, had a long history with amusement parks. In 1946 David Bradley opened up the Beverly Park amusement park in southern California. His park inspired Walt Disney to the point that Bradley became a consultant for Walt on Disneyland. At some point Bradley became connected to the Bradley and Kaye manufacturing plant, which created fiberglass carousel molds and children’s rides. In 1974 Beverly Park closed. In the1980s Bradley and Kaye went out of business. In 1987 Chance Amusements acquired the Bradley and Kaye assets. Much more history on Bradley here. David Bradley passed away in 1988.
Here’s a photo of a similar jeep in action at the Fort Wayne zoo. Note it operates on a guided track (from pinterest).
Here’s another action shot from Pinterest:
The December 1944 issue of American Legion Magazine included these two jeep illustrations. You can download the entire issue here: The American Legion Magazine [Volume 37, No. 6 (December 1944)]
