Monthly Archives: June 2018

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Ben’s Yellowstone Trip in His Wagon

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Thanks to Joe for sharing this story about Ben and his family’s 3,270 mile trip in a 1957 wagon from Kansas to Yellowstone and back over the past few weeks.

You can view the trip here: http://www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/showthread.php?13689-YNP-by-Wagon-from-Kansas (there are 11 pages, but no page links at the bottom of the page, so advance to the next page using the links at the top.)

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You can also view Ben’s 1957 wagon build here: http://www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/showthread.php?10450-My-1957-L6-226-Wagon-Build

 
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1951 Photo of Hobby Horse on Jeep on eBay

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Unusual mascot.

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“1951 Press Photo 1st Cavalry MPs Near Jeep with Hobby Horse Head Attached, Korea. This is an original press photo. Korean War, United States Troops Recreation: The only “horsey” touch remaining to the 1st cavalry division is said to be this hobby horse head attached to one of the division’s jeeps in central Korea. The Military Police (MPs) are Corporal Ernie Ernie Aguillar (left), Youngstown, Ohio, and Lieutenant John Haskell, Duluth, Minnesota. Photo measures 8 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 04-14-1951.”

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1945 Photo of Jeep in Tokyo on eBay

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It appears someone spent time highlighting the image during or post processing.

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1945 PRESS PHOTO WWII Bomb Damage In Tokyo Jeep Near Rubble  10599  Measures 6.5 X 8 inches”

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1948 CJ-2A Preston, ID $6500

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Appears in good shape. Has a military head.

https://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/4643670?ad_cid=22

“A REALLY NICE JEEP (THE ORIGINAL SIDE BY SIDE) THIS JEEP HAS BEEN IN OUR FAMILY FOR SEVERAL DECADES WE ARE SELLING THIS JEEP AS PART OF AN ESTATE SALE. RUNS GOOD AND LOOKS GOOD THIS ALSO HAS A GOOD ALUMINUM TOP”

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1950 Truck JeepRod San Fernando, CA No Price

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Looks nice.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/1950-willys-truck-hot-rod/6614486775.html

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“best offer…………be serious
1950 Willys Jeep 2WD All Steel Hot Rod

Rebuilt 350 mild cam ( 3500 miles ) Alum. manif., alum. radiator, Holly carb, elec. fuel pump. completely rewired from front to back
Elec. ignition starts right up every time, runs cool all day long.

350 auto trans with shift kit ( 3500 miles )
PS PB Mustang II with discs at front
Exhaust all the way to the rear with custom tips and roll pan, custom tail lights.
Alum. tilt steering column, alum. steering wheel, on floor lockar shifter
new bosh battery

Full interior, nice dash and all working gauges with tach.
doors open nice and smooth push with pinky to close
all new glass, windows roll up and down nice and smooth
working cowl vent.

all steel body paint is not new but nice an presentable with some custom touches
under car in nice and clean and no rust…..all chassy was done and painted
gas tank located under rear of bed

New Mickey Thompson tires with custom wheels…..smooth comfortable ride

If you like Willys vehicles, this is a nice one and needs nothing mechanically sound”

 
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1952 CJ-3A Bonney Lake, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

Could make a good restoration. The drain holes appear filled.

“52 Willys Jeep for sale. Been in the family and garaged since purchased from the government. Primarily used for hunting when it was running. Has not ran or been worked on in over 20 years. Straight body and frame. Hubs move freely but recommend buyer transporting with a trailer. Title in hand. Will not deliver to buyer. Additional pictures can be provided on request of serious buyer. Some rust throughout jeep but not bad for its age. Drivers side floor pan has rust through on the seam. Canvas top with some tears. Great original platform to start restoration or build.”

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Lot of Parts from former Jeep Dealer Fredericksburg, VA $10,000

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Thanks to Joe for sharing this link. The sale includes a 1956 CJ-5. Should someone buy the lot and finds there’s a bunch of interesting brochures or documents, I’d be interested in them (or sharing them). No pics provided.

https://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/pts/d/jeep-willys-parts/6618051933.html

“We were a previous Kaiser Willys Jeep Dealer from 1950-1974. We have over 3,000 new Jeep parts; all different types. From Steering, Transmission, Rear, Motors, Joints, Springs, Axles, etc. To include a 1956 CJ5 that runs good. Manuals and Parts catalogs included. Total package price- $10,000”

 
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1957 FC-150 New Auburn, WI $7500

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Jeff shared this one.

http://willysforsale.com/ads/solid-original-fc150/

“Good running 57 FC-150 last lic 1998 been sitting long time very good project truck.”

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1954 CJ-3B Tooele, UT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

Runs and drives. Does have some floor rust.

“I am selling my 1954 Willys CJ3B. These 3Bs are getting harder to find in original untouched condition like this one. It runs, drives, and stops! Starts right up no issues. Still has original 6V system which chargers. It has the F134, T90 3 speed, and Twin stick Dana 18. Dana 25 front axle with warn hubs, Dana 44 rear axle. I have put on a new exhaust system, OEM spec front leaf springs, pivot bolts, U-bolts and shackles. New shocks all the way around. Brakes are brand new from master cylinder to wheel cylinders as well as shoes and lines.

Engine has new water pump, thermostat, radiator hoses, and fuel pump. Carb has been rebuilt too. original rims come with it. Driver side floor has been fiber glassed until I could get around to welding in new floor. I have a gas tank that will work with it until OEM one is bought. Engine smokes do to worn piston rings. can easily be fixed. I will explain on the phone about engine smoking. Jeep will come with the rest of the leaf spring shackles and pivot bolts(new), spare U bolt, 3 moog u-joints, and water bypass hose. Clean title I am the 3rd owner. I have a copy of the title before me and it was October 1970.”

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1958 CJ-5 Draper, UT $3500

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Could be worth a look.

https://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/4775305?ad_cid=17

“Runs and drives but needs carb work has new bf mud tires”

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