Monthly Archives: October 2019

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1948 Jeepster Anaheim, CA $11,000

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Looks good.

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/atwood-willys-jeepster-low-price-set/7000350194.html

“WILLYS JEEPSTER!! GOING TO SELL FAST.”

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1953 M-38A1 USMC? Nantucket Island, MA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

The eBay buy-it-now price of $6500 looks like a good price. Could be a USMC jeep.

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“This 1953 M38A1 is in good condition considering its age, starts easily, and the engine runs well. If you are a collector, restorer, or just someone who loves fun vehicles, this is a rare gem and a great island toy and should not be missed!

This vehicle was purchased in 2005 fully restored. It includes all of the cool features of the M38A1 such as the 24 volt electrical system, the blackout lights, foot starter switch, 3 speed transmission with low/high transfer, rear mounted gas can, and more.

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1963 M-170 Phoenicia, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This is the radio version of the M-170. The high bid is $1500 as of Thursday morning.

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“For your consideration a nice condition and very rare Willys m170 USMC radio truck.
This is very similar to the more common M170 ambulance but instead of outfitted with stretchers, Was used to carry radio gear. This is a particularly rare bird because it is a later production model from 1963 ….basically almost 6 years later than standard production of the m170 was stopped

I don’t know much about the history of this vehicle in the service but there are a few sources online where one could study about them and the rarity of it.

This particular unit is in nice shape and has been mildly restored from an original unrusted example.
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1947 CJ-2A Fullerton, CA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2700. This was previously listed in Irvine.

(09/16/2019) From the pics, it looks like there was some good work done on this.

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“Very cool Willy’s Jeep all original drivetrain does not run. It looks like the cowl and windshield were grafted from a Willy’s wagon, and the steel cab is all one piece. Probably not a prototype vehicle or a relative to the CJ4, but a cool “missing link” CJ2a built with awesome craftsmanship 40+ years ago. Possibly a non-US made Jeep wagonette. Suicide doors latch. Great patina. This will be the coolest Jeep at Easter Jeep safari.”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Sacramento, CA $9700

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $9700.

(09/16/2019) Has a replacement body and some mods.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/south-lake-tahoe-willys-1947-jeep/7000246599.html

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“1947 Willy’s Jeep
Has been in car shows
All stock, excellent condition
All new Suspension, carb just rebuilt, It has overdrive, been garaged…..It’s a looker!!
Located in Georgetown, Ca.”

 
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Year? DJ-3A Yucaipa, CA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $4000.

(07/06/2019) It’s listed as a 1945, but that’s a DJ-3A body.

“Frame off restoration, 500 miles on marine V-6 engine, 600 CFM carb, new clutch, brakes, tires & seats with 4-point harness, Pantera exhaust, new aluminum radiator, 1988 rear-ends, custom rear storage, roll bar, off-road lights, lighted whip, car cover”

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1946 CJ-2A Glendale, AZ Make Offer

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This VEC CJ-2A #22678 lacks tool indents and a column shifter.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/phoenix-1946-willys-cj2a-flat-fender/7001045339.html

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“I have too many projects and not enough time or money to finish them, so unfortunately I may have to let this one go.

This is a 1946 CJ2A Willy’s Jeep. It has a dauntless 225 v6 motor and the original 3 speed transmission and twin stick transfer case. It runs, drives, and stops. The motor has newer plugs and wires and all gauges work. The body is all original and has minimal rust, no holes in the frame or body. It also has the original vin tag and original data plates on the dash which is very hard to find.

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Willys Motors Parts & Accessories Bulletins on eBay

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Chris is selling this huge book of Willys/AMC information. He also has some other jeep-related items on eBay.

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“Vintage Willys Jeep Parts and Accessories catalog early Willys w/AMC pages. Older casing with AMC parts pages. Please look at photos carefully. Good condition.”

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Ken Hechler: The Man in the Red Jeep

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Longtime public servant and former WWII veteran Ken Hechler served President Harry S. Truman, held the position as West Virginia’s Secretary of State, and represented West Virginia in Congress for several terms. Early in his Secretary of State run he began using a red CJ-5 as his office. Over the years he went through 6 jeeps.

Over the years Ken wrote multiple books. His earliest was Bridge at Remagen: A Story of World War II. He went on to write additional books, articles and other works. Eventually, Carter Taylor Seaton wrote a book about him called The Rebel in the Red Jeep: Ken Hechler’s Life in West Virginia Politics. Here are a few pics:

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1944 Photo of H. Larsen and A. Vandegrift w/ Jeep

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This event was captured in a series of 10 photos. Some others from his visit March 1944 visit to Camp LeJeune can be found here.

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“1944 Press Photo Henry L Larsen talks to Alexander A Vandegrift in jeep, NC. This is an original press photo. Vandegrift, Alexander A. (Lieutenant General). Lieutenant General Alexander A. Vandegrift, Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, recently made a four-day inspection tour of the Marine Corps training base at Camp Lejeune, New River, North Carolina.

It was his first visit since he became commandant and the first trip back there since he left it in the Spring of 1942 to lead the Marine assault forces that drove the Japanese out of the Solomon Islands.

Lieutenant General Alexander A. Vandegrift (front seat of Jeep), listens to Major General Henry L. Larsen (right), describe a re-enforced rifle company’s field problem on a musketry range Camp Lejeune, New River, North Carolina, during his inspection tour. General Larsen, Commanding General of Camp Lejeune, and Colonel William N. McKelvy (rear seat), of Washington, District of Columbia, Commanding Officer of the Instructors’ Group, Replacement Battalions, accompanied General Vandegrift during the field problem. Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 3-2-1944.”