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1953 Articles about Kaiser Buying Willys on the CJ-3B Page

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Derek put together a great multiple-article look at the Kaiser’s purchase of the Willys assets.

https://cj3b.info/History/KaiserWillys1953.html

Below you’ll find some added some additional info and research as well.

First, my only quibble with one article is that there is the implication that Willys-Overland was humming profitably along. Despite profits, it’s my understanding that the company was dealing with some cash issues, hence why they (especially Ward Canaday) might have been interested in selling. At the time, Canaday controlled Empire Securities, the single largest shareholder in Willys-Overland. For some background on Empire Securities, read this 1946 Fortune article.

In regards to some of the issues raised in the final article of Derek’s the post, Edgar Kaiser addresses some of them in this 1955 Congressional testimony, particularly one reason the company lost money during the first two years.

Here are a few more reports from 1953, organized by the University of Toledo:

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And more from the University of Toledo:

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And, here’s Leslie Gould’s take on Ward Canaday in a March 30, 1953, article:

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Kelly Hardtop W/ Swing-out Sides Ellensburg, WA $550

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Looks like it is all there (see more examples of this hardtop).

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2652166735105041/

“Unknown manufacturer. Fits the 1976 and up CJ-5. Top and glass in good shape. Didn’t fit my CJ with my current non factory roll bar, so I’m going a different route”

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Year? CJ-3A Valentine APU Central Point, OR **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $25,000.

I don’t see any of the APU equipment left, so while it’s a rare jeep, it’s also no longer an APU jeep. I don’t see anyone paying the asking price for it. That said, it’s got some interesting mods, including a custom lengthened rear cargo area, a custom spare tire well and holder, what appears to be the Hudson steering mod, and a custom modified top (shortened CJ-6 top perhaps). This also utilizes doors from a late model CJ-5 hardtop by Kelly. The rear portion may even be a modified Kelly CJ-6 top.

“Up for sale is a CJ3A Willys APU Jeep .
This APU Jeep was built for the military Navy and Air Force to start jets by the Valentine Welding Co. they made a total of 75, this is one of two know to still exist, and the only one with a windshield and top .
The newer F head engines were placed in and a custom hood made by the manufacturer
Asking 25k”

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1947 CJ-2A Springville, UT $9999

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Appears solid.

https://cars.ksl.com/listing/6356909?ad_cid=24

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“1947 Willyz CJ2A Flat fender, amazing Jeep that has been completely restored, engine has been recently rebuilt, transmission, transfer case rebuilt. I have gone through the axles and brakes and replaced anything that needed replaced. When bought I rhino lined the whole tub and painted the exterior with a textured paint. There is a top that’s on the Jeep in the pictures and then another that has doors and encloses the entire Jeep. It has a heater that makes it nice and toast inside during the winter and on the deer hunt. Any other questions that arise please don’t hesitate to ask. Not going to give this away considering I have way more money into it then I’m asking. Price is OBO but please no nonsense.”

 
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1958 CJ-5 Wendell, ID $4500

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This might be in pretty good shape. There’s a p# on the cardboard in the 3rd pic. Area code should be 208.

https://twinfalls.craigslist.org/cto/d/wendell-1958-jeep-willy/7114908297.html

“4 cyl, rebuilt motor. Bikini top, winch, roll bars, and many other new parts”
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1958 Fire Truck Philadelphia, PA $13,900

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(02/24/2020) I like this one. It serviced the Glen Canyon area, which is pretty cool, too.

https://www.easternsurplus.net/VehicleDetails/321/1958WillysValleyFireTruck?fbclid=IwAR1QH_VSeFAUtQFzlc5LCuk2mBLYycR_1Dl488UwkHlMO-us8BdTCT2Nyyg

“1958 Willy’s Custom (Valley Fire Truck Co.) Fire Truck 4×4, 6 cylinder
Title included
Came from the Lake Powell Glen Canyon Dam National Park Service in Page AZ.
NOS: horn button, rear bearings, rear seals, brakes & studs. Some service records etc.

Engine will be test run condition
Features
Water pump
Hose reel
Sprayer
2 intake hoses
Ax”

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1955 Wagon Corvallis, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.

The seller notes that 1955 was the first year Warn offered the five-ring warn hubs. Actually, they (both the locking and the automatic hubs) were offered as early as 1953, according to at least two different ads. One 1953 ad (note the Feb 1953 Motor Trend Magazine for example was a full blown brochure, while this 1953 ad below was included in the September 1953 Popular Science magazine:

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All that said, and back to the original purpose of this post, the wagon looks nice, though it does have an updated engine.

https://corvallis.craigslist.org/bar/d/corvallis-1955-willys-wagon-4×4-pto/7114073096.html

“For sale or trade. I am gunsmith so primary interest is firearms but no harm in asking. This is a great Willys that can be driven just the way it is or you can pursue additional restoration. Everything works, 4×4, factory Warn hub locks (first year those were offered), overdrive, front and rear PTO with a winch on the front bumper. Dual fuels tanks. Older paint still looks good, just not shiny. Seats were all just rebuilt (foam and covering) in a canvas looking modern material. Less than 200 miles on a completely rebuilt and balanced Chevy L6 250 with MSD Distributor and Electronic Ignition. Starts and hums along very smoothly. Steering is vintage and next on my restore list if I keep it. Need $12500 in cash or trade value to consider parting with this fun rig.”

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1951 CJ-3A Blanchard, ID **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3100.

Maybe worth a look.

“51 willys, engine 327, needs gas tank and air cleaner. Have videos of driving today for those interested I can text them”

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1947 Modified CJ-2A Palm Bay, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** was $11,000.

(01/04/2020) This modified CJ-2A with the truck-like addition is road ready. The body appears to have some kind of body liner on it.

“Great condition no rust
Vehicle came from las Vegas
Has about 50 miles on the rebuilt 2.2 engine. 3 speed transmission and 2 speed transfer case. Original 2a frame professionally stretched. Only reason I’m selling is I’m ready for a new project. I have owned it for over 5 years. I have over 12k invested just in parts.

Cash price 11k or trade of equal value. Let me know what you have and let’s make a deal. Main interest would be skid steer or wrecked jk”

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1946 CJ-2A Grass Valley, CA $1000

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This has a Sears half cab, plow, and a column shift. The engine is powered by propane.There seems to be some value here.

https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/for/d/cedar-ridge-1946-jeep-willys/7116849016.html

“1946 Willys Jeep project. This jeep has a current non-op, clean title and the VIN matches the title. 283 V-8 Chevy engine. Propane fuel, Hydromatic transmission. It was running when parked. Sold as is – where it is. No offers – this price is firm at $1000. Cash only, no trades. Snow Plow included.”

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