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1949 CJ-3A Magnolia, TX $3600

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Needs some brake and body work.

https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/magnolia-1949-willys-jeep/7049852292.html

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“MOTOR RUNS GREAT
4 CYL FLAT HEAD / 4 SPEED 4X4
ODOMETER READING IS 03192.1
VERY NICE WINCH, TOW BAR, DECENT TIRES W/ SPARE / IT’S ALL HERE
NEEDS BREAK WORK AND WATER PUMP TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE AND SOME GOOD TEXAS TLC
I AM ASKING 3600.00 CASH OBO / POSSIBLE TRADES BUT CASH IS ALWAYS BEST”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Hesperia, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.

(12/08/2019) It’s a big project.

“1948 Willy Jeep Great project if you are interested in setting up and creating your own ride. All parts are here just no time to do the project, looking to clear up garage space. Pink slip on hand. I have engine, transmission, bell housing, hood, windshield, all part to complete the build.”

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CJ-2A Body Sulphur, LA $500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(08/16/2019) This body has had lots of work done to it.

https://lakecharles.craigslist.org/pts/d/sulphur-cj2a-willys-body-for-sale/7049702426.html

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“During a frame off restoration we realized the body we have does not match the frame. The body (tub, fenders, hood, front and rear bumper) is for a ’48 vintage CJ-2A. Fenders and hood are in excellent shape. Hood has a customized box that was installed to accommodate the non-stock (for the body) engine. Tub is in average condition. Body mount channels on the bottom have some wastage and will need to be replaced. The storage bin under the passenger seat is missing. Otherwise, repairs have been made to previous wastage. We need to make room for the new body.
Entire body was on an operational chassis and was driven. As-is, it is functional. Restoration will require attention in the above areas.
I also have the front grill and windshield. Am not sure if I’m going to repurpose those but if not, they will be included with this body.”

 
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Edgar Kaiser’s 1955 Testimony About the Kaiser Willys Merger

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In the summer of 1955, Edgar Kaiser Sr. provided testimony to the United State Senate, Subcommitte on Antitrust and Monopoly, regarding the car industry, specifically the history of the  Kaiser Motors Company, it’s post war challenges and how/why it merged with Willys Overland.

There’s lots of interesting details in here, but my takeaway is that Kaiser didn’t believe Willys-Overland was properly leveraging the opportunities of the consumer market for four-wheel-drive vehicles. Moreover, Kaiser had a better dealer network for selling vehicles than Willys-Overland had been able to create.

So, some of this info is useful for understanding the mindset of Kaiser as to the challenges Kaiser Motors faced, before buying the assets of Willys-Overland, and the reasons the company purchased W-0. Given we will be covering the marketing aspect of this time period, it makes more sense why the new Kaiser Willys entity produced so much new literature for the sale of jeeps. Kaiser simply didn’t believe Willys-Overland execs were doing enough to promote jeeps and their capabilities to consumers.

I’ve taken snap shots of the entire testimony, which can also be found online here.

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Arps’ Blackhawk Snow Plow

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UPDATE: This post from 2013 originally consisted of a brochure from eBay, but for this update I’ve added some additional brochures and Tom’s video showing how he uses the Blackhawk snow plow in Northern Wisconsin. The Arps Corportation manufactured these plows out of New Holstein, Wisconsin. Near the end of the video he shows how he mounts the plow and manual adjusts the angle using a chain.

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Prices as of 1948:

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Other material:

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1943 Photo of Ford GPAs (SEEPS) on eBay

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These Ford GPAs were apparently photographed along a New York waterway, but there’s no caption to confirm that.

View all the information on eBay

“1943 Press Photo US military amphibious jeeps on waterway in New York. This is an original press photo. New York – (Swim) jeeps Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 04-20-1943.”

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1961 4WD Parkway Sedan Delivery Concord, CA $7500

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Apparently, still needs a little work, but looks good.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/d/rodeo-1961-willys-sedan-delivery/7051458423.html

“Willys sedan delivery 4X4 wagon 90 % orig. runs and drives still needs some finishing current registration . has 226 six cyl. engine and three speed transmission lots of new parts 7500.00”

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1944 MB Porterville, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.

This does not run.

“Willy’s 1944 MB Jeep. Needs total restoration. Does not run. Comes with four Combat rims not the wheels on it in the photos. Rare variation of the Jeep one of the few made for beach landings. Originally equipped with T-1 air compressor oversized 750-16 tires, special spare tire mount and foot still has special instruction plaque on dash for tire pressure. Sold as is. Bill of sale only”
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1948 CJ-2A Provo, UT $3500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(12/30/2019) Might be a good price. Will need some work.

https://cars.ksl.com/listing/6098199?ad_cid=12

“1948 Willy’s. 4000 OBO
Overall, pretty impressive for a 71 year old vehicle. Starts, runs, and drives. I’ve taken it in multiple long drives.
With that said, there’s a few thing that need attention. The clutch, although it works, makes a sound. I bought all new clutch parts but haven’t installed. Throw out bearing, forks, cables, clutch, etc.
The brakes recently stopped working and I haven’t had time to look at it. Up until very recently they worked.
One of the pictures shows the exhaust manifold which smokes a little bit when you first start it.
I also have a newly rebuilt carter carb that’s original but there’s an aftermarket one in there now. It works fine but I wanted original. So I’d send you with the new clutch and carb.
I know it’s not perfect but a great Jeep that just needs some attention I don’t have time for.”

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1958 CJ-5 Knights Landing, CA $3500

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Could be worth a look.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/knights-landing-willys-1958/7050961774.html

“Fair Condition, Runs good, No problems.”

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