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The August 20, 1944, issue of the Evening Star shared these jeeps used for War Bond Sales. They were modified by the Camp Gruber, Oklahoma, motor pool. The image with “Jeeps in Civvies” label has been featured on eWillys previously, but I’ve never seen the other two jeeps.
I didn’t learn a whole lot about this truck, but apparently in 2015 this truck cruised the west coast as some type of grassroots(?) marketing venture for Nordstrom. Multiple photos of it are shown on a marketing site called “Out Cold”. I think “Out Cold” leases/rents the truck for events?
You can learn a little more here: https://www.outcold.com/blog/willys
I don’t think I’ve documented this ad. I can’t remember seeing one that included a photo/illustration of just the body (lower right corner).
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“Vintage 1949 Magazine Ad For Jeep
A Full Page Ad for Jeep, “The Jeep Station Wagon – a roomy, comfortable passenger car and a practical utility vehicle for family and business errands.” The backside is an article with picture. Also included are pages with articles and an Ad for “Volt Athletic Equipment”.
The Ad measures approximately 13 1/2″ x 10 1/2″. It is in good vintage condition with discoloration due to age. The Ad is kept in a clear plastic bag with cardboard so it doesn’t get bent.”
Here’s a set of EasyLocks, but they appear to be 12 spline? They may be designed for a Land Cruiser (’71 axles are 12 spline).
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“From an early model Willys Jeep truck, may fit other four wheel drives.
BestLok or EasyLok?
6 Bolt (bolts included)
12 Spline
Lock or Free settings, turns freely”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.
TJ shared this coin ride safari jeep.
“Coin Ride Safari Jeep Lot ride action engine sound horn plays general lees horn sound from dukes of hazzard”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9800.
I can’t tell what the cage-looking thing in the rear cargo area does. Maybe some kind of lockbox?
“1947 Willys CJ2a Jeep, clean and excellent condition, drives very well, all stock body, no modifications, 12 volt conversion, no rust, drive line in good working order, no clunking, drives straight, has aftermarket wheels, tires, and overdrive giving 4 forward gears, near new tires, no top or wipers, has fender flare accessories, originally a California vehicle and moved to Texas since 2013, has extras, located near Austin TX, $9,800 firm for quick sale.”
Listed as a 1945, it has a CJ-3A transmission crossmember.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/el-campo-1945-jeep-willys/6798955138.html
“1945 Jeep Willys – Restoration Project
Clear Title
Complete Jeep with engine, transmission, body, fenders, seats and grill.
Asking $1,500”
It appears to have an MB/GPW body and engine.
https://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/d/solvang-1947-willys-cj2a/6799753632.html
“I am selling my 1947 CJ2A. This is a great jeep! Starts, runs and drives great! Tow bar for pulling behind. I replaced the starter about a year ago. Leaks a little oil. There is a small crack in the windshield frame that is easily fixable but the glass is in perfect shape. 3 speed, high and low range 4 wheel. Transmission and transfer case work great. The driver seat has been modified for a little extra leg room.
Clean title”
Has a V-6 and some other mods. It appears to have a GPW crossmember.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/daly-city-1942-willys-jeep/6801724362.html
“For sale is this 1942 Willys jeep. This was inherited in a trust and I don’t have the time or space to bring it up to its full potential. these things are valued at $20,000 and even higher when fully restored. This one has a Buick v-6 engine, 4wd manual transmission. Sat in storage for 10 or more years, and now it’s time for the right person to put the rubber back on the road. asking $3000 but open for all offers. Must sell before property sells so bring offers to the table.”
UPDATE II: Thanks to Fred for finding a second video, this time in color. Besides the parade, it shows a few remaining snipers in Paris, captured germans, and other events.
I don’t know why, but sometimes the video comes up “video unavailable” within this page. If it doesn’t work, try this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1oVABc12js
UPDATE: Thanks to Fred for sharing the video of this event (original link here).
(12/06/2018) Must have been an amazing parade!
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“1944 Press Photo Jeeps & Jeeps on Paris Road 1940s France WWII. You are bidding on an original press photo of Jeeps & Jeeps on Paris Road 1940s France WWII. The thin green lines that show on the photo in the listing are the result of a bad scan & the lines are NOT on the actual photo. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 9/3/1944.”
