Monthly Archives: November 2019

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Boise, ID $2750

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(10/14/2019) This has a column shift, a governor and a PTO.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1368394989999481/

“I have top many jeep projects, so this one needs to go. Early model Willys CJ2A that has the 3 speed on the steering column rather than on the floor. There is also the PTO shifter, but no PTO winch or other devices. The engine looks fairly original. This is a project and will need some rust removal, etc. Clean Idaho title I am open to trades for a car hauler or high end lead throwers, or other interesting items”

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Year? GPW? Rigby, ID **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

(10/25/2019) Not sure how much value is here, but may be a GPW. It’s listed as a 1947 Ford.

“1947 ford , willys Has axles and all a original No engine”

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W-O Canvas Soldenized Duck Soft Top

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Rear view of the W-O Canvas Top on a VEC CJ-2A. The PTO pump looks to my untrained eye to be an MP Universal Jeep Packaged Pump Model 12M-WJ.

UPDATE II: I’ve added a second version of the W-O Canvas Top brochure (tan brochures). they come from a Willys-Overland Equipment Book that, based on other brochures contained in that book, was likely published earlier than the brochures that appeared in the original version of the post.

This jeep brochure from an early Willys-Overland Special Equipment catalog highlights the first production soft top for the CJ-2A. It was labeled a W-O Canvas Top. The material used wasn’t your average canvas, at least according to the brochure. Instead, it was 10oz soldenized duck. That description meant nothing to me, so I attempted to decipher it.

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These two brochures were published in a Willys Industrial Equipment book. It appears Willys-Overland changed up the name slightly to the Willys Canvas Top, though in the text the W-O Canvas Top name remains the same as above.

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The biggest mystery was the term “soldenized”. Not even the internet knows what “soldenized” means. The fact that the term probably describes a means of mildew or waterproofing makes sense, and Robert Ackerson described it similarly in his jeep book, but that’s more a description of the result of the process, not a description of the process itself.

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FJ-3 Vs. FJ-3A

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In a discussion about FJ-3s and FJ-3As, I wondered why I was confused about the grille FJ-3s had. After looking at some pics and brochures, I realized that the brochures I had all showed the FJ-3 with an FC-like grille. Yet, all the production model images I could find had a horizontal grille. I don’t know when or why the change was made; perhaps it had to do with the intellectual property issue associated with the normal ‘jeep’ grille vis-a-vis the US Post Office?

Also of note, the front bumpers in the brochures are different and the brochure FJ-3s lack panel-side windows, whereas the production models have them.

The FJ-3A, which, as I understand, was targeted at non-USPS businesses, dropped the FC-looking grille design and went back to the vertical tines. The production models were consistent with that. Based on the brochures and pics, the panel-side rear windows were not carried over from the FJ-3 either.

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May 1957 FC-170 Postcard on eBay

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This appears to be an introductory mailer for the FC-170.

View all the information on eBay

“Hello, You are looking at an ORIGINAL bi-fold Postcard
1957 Forward Control JEEP FC-170
Eccher’s Jeep, Ferndale, Pa.”

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1947 CJ-2A Yorba Linda, CA $6500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.

(07/23/2019) Looks in good shape. Has a Buick 225.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/521570808633214/

“1947 Willys cj2a for sale. This Jeep has Buick v6 225, t90 transmission, Dana 18 transfer case, and warn overdrive. Vehicle mileage is unknown odometer says 6k. Comes with many other parts. Please ask if you have any questions.”

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1948 CJ-2A John Day, OR $6500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(10/14/2019) Seems worth a look.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2542011809178809/

“stock six volt 4cyl.all stock”

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1959 Wagon Scio, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.

This looks in good shape.

“59 Willy’s wagon 4×4 with pto winch. 3 speed all original. New tires runs and drives awesome”

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1946 CJ-2A Chico, CA $3000

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It runs and has a column shifter.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1160242634168763/

“1 owner runs straight body title in hand. Please no tire kickers.”

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1948 CJ-2A Kaltenkirchen, Germany 23,900€

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This jeep reached Germany vis Venezuela. It’s a mix of military and civilian parts, so it’s not very original. In addition, the body has some odd features. I thought it might be fiberglass, but can’t tell for sure.

https://www.facebook.com/carclassica.de/posts/535308763712098

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“23,900 € (gross)
VAT not included

This Willys Jeep was produced in 1948 and shipped to Venezuela. Probably the jeep served there in the military. The original SUV was recently brought to Germany and here extensively revised and refined in some areas. For example, the electrical system was switched to 12 volts and received a modern fuse box. The front axle got additional freewheel scars. The mounted powerful winch provides even more applications.

Thanks to the extensive work, this Willys is also in very good condition in detail.
Treat yourself to this original all-rounder for new adventures.
We have access to more vehicles in different states!”