This article in a 1943 issue of the Toledo Blade is an interesting profile of Military Chaplain Leland Larson who followed the US Armed Forces from North Africa to Italy. At some point, he got hurt and was awarded a Purple Heart. After the war he moved to Phoenix and became Pastor for the Holy Trinity church in Tucson, Arizona (from 1966 newspaper article). He moved on to at least one other church. He passed away in Green Valley, AZ, in 1990.
Monthly Archives: June 2017
1945 Photo of 9th Army Skiers Behind Jeep on eBay
A cool (very cool as in freezing cold) photo.
“1945 Press Photo Vintage Jeep Pulls US 9th Army Ski Patrol Soldier Germany WWII. You are bidding on an original press photo of Vintage Jeep Pulls US 9th Army Ski Patrol Soldier Germany WWII. Photo measures 6.5 x 8.5 inches and is dated 2/1/1945.”
The Great Willys Picnic & The Bantam Festival
The Great Willys Picnic and The Bantam Festival (both in Pennsylvania) are happening today. I hope everyone has fun!
Anyone Recognize This Windshield Frame?
1965? DJ-3A Lake City, MI **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
“Has been completely restored, professionally.
Includes New Soft Top.
Has always been stored inside and never driven in snow.
A MUST SEE
THIS IS A COLLECTORS ITEM, NOT FOR BOON DOCKING.
$6000 OBO”
1952 CJ-3A Jersey Shore, PA **SOLD**
1962 CJ-3B Helena, AR **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
(04/01/2017) Could be a good price.
“Rebuilt Willys Jeep for sale. Runs and drives well. Approximately 3,000 miles on rebuilt, original F-head engine. Freshly rebuilt 3-speed manual transmission. New battery. Recent exhaust system. All electrical components work. Soft top included. Ready to enjoy.”
Ramsey 50R winch Cleveland, OH **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250.
Could be a good deal.
“Military Jeep / Willys authentic Ramsey 50 R 5000 lb PTO winch. Selling as is, meaning I have no idea about its functioning. Pulled out of old barn.”
1948 CJ-2A Eagan, MN $13,000
Looks in good shape. Title not clear just yet.
“4 cylinder engine, 60 HP, professionally rebuilt
3 speed manual transmission
new seats front and rear
all new dash instruments
most sheet metal replaced during frame-up restoration
new tires
title work in process”
1949 CJ-3A Ripon, WI **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“Here is an unmodified Willys flathead Jeep with very little rust and no patch panels. The only rust I have noticed is in the outside fender steps and one small area on top of the rear wheel well. The foot, gas tank and tool box wells are solid with no repairs. The wheels and buzz saw have been sand blasted and power coated. The original L134 flathead engine runs strong and all 6v electricals work including the gauges and horn. Turn signals have been added but the original wiring harness has been left intact. Vacuum windshield wiper works (except when going up hills). Transmission has an oil leak; shifts well with no noises. Steering is tight; brakes need adjustment. Clutch rattles when pedal is depressed but works fine.
Includes a complete buzz saw assembly that attaches to the rear of the jeep. It is driven off a flat belt pulley on the rear PTO. The PTO drive shaft is bent but still works. It comes with an engine governor which needs a control arm. The speed control handle is still present on the dash. Also comes with top bows for a soft top.”