Monthly Archives: May 2020

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Koenig 550 CJ-5 Hardtop Chewelah, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.

Could be worth a look.

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“Will fit Willys flat fenders thru CJ5 -Willys to 1983 Jeeps
Late 70’s-early 80’s a little modification on brackets that attach to window frame (because Window frames taper on sides)
Jeep metal cab complete
Excellent condition
Roll up windows Driver and Passenger side
Sliding windows rear drivers/passenger sides
Rear hatch for tailgate or solid back works on both
All windows 100% no cracks or pits
No Rust, everything works just bolt together
Can deliver for added fee”

 
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Year? CJ-2A Santa Clarita, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

Has a modified body.

“1949 Jeep Willys cj2a Jeep tub plus accessories, including gill, hood, soft top and doors, fenders, tires, gas tank, windshield (no glass). Everything but the engine. Great starter project! Must take all. $500 OBO”

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1949 Truck JeepRod Columbus, OH $19,000

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Looks like a nice ride. For the price, the inside could use some work.

https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-1949-jeep-willys/7117114748.html

“Chevy powered on s10 frame. 355 automatic 350 turbo. May trade for 50s cars or trucks.
Very fast.”

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1946 CJ-2A Clarkston, WA $3000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(01/06/2020) Has a Bobcat fiberglass hood and some other updates. This was in some kind of accident last year.

https://lewiston.craigslist.org/bar/d/uniontown-1946-cj2a-willys-jeep/7117958087.html

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“Up for sale or trade I have my 1946 cj2a Willy’s Jeep. It has a newer clutch, a small rancho lift , 33×12.50 mud tires not in the best shape. Newer seats , aftermarket gauges and a relatively new rebuild motor before I owned it. Fiberglass hood and front fenders, gas tank relocated behind driver and passenger seat.
Onto the bad …

I was in an accident last summer in which it was declared totaled and I bought it back. I haven’t received a letter stating it has been totaled so I have not been able to get the new salvage title. There was very little damage actually to the Jeep at all, it simply popped the transmission out of gear at the high low neutral stick and so it was determined the transmission was toast which is why it was totaled. Later on while trying to get it working I realized the shift fork was straight up and down but the shifter appeared in high, long story short and a couple wrench turns later and it was like nothing had happened. I’ve driven it 100 miles or more since the repair and nothing has malfunctioned.
It needs wheel studs and lug nuts replaced that broke off.

The seats need to be adjusted because it requires a very short person or someone flexible because the pedals are so close and they are all mechanical. It wears your legs out pretty fast.
I’m looking for either 3,000 or a reliable vehicle for going in the woods, I’ll considered most ideas if the vehicle is in good shape with lower miles. Text or call during regular day hours”

 

 
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1960 FC-150 Elizabethon, TN **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $1200.

(05/04/2020) John spotted this FC with some tall wheels in the back.

“Rare Jeep Forward Control FC150 4X4. Great for parts or project car. $2100”

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January 1958 Willys News

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The January 1958 issue of Willys News includes a rare article on the Willys Economy Delivery Truck, which was new for 1958.

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Learn(ing) About Blitz Buggies

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This post began as a single newspaper photo and caption titled “Learn About Blitz Buggies”  that Mario posted to Facebook. Just before I readied the post, I figured I’d see if there was a better quality version of the photo he posted.

To my surprise, when I searched for “About Blitz Buggies”, the results returned numerous seemingly press release photos over the summer and fall of 1941. No credit for the photos are provided. Given the titles are mostly identical and all showed various soldiers “working” (but probably posing) in front  Ford GPs, I can’t help but wonder if this was a subtle campaign by Ford Motors to encourage the adoption of the Ford GP “Blitz Buggy” by the military.

So, here are some random newspaper photos from 1941 (there are many more during 1941).

June 26, 1941, Manhattan Mercury out of Kansas:

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June 17, 1941, Montgomery Advertiser out of Alabama (looks to me like the same person as above, yet the caption shows a different name):

1941-06-27-montgomery-advertiser-learning-about-blitz-buggies-fordgp-loresJuly 13, 1941, Akron Beacon out of Ohio:
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August 16, 1941, Star Gazette out of Elmira, New York:

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August 24, 1941, Austin American out of Texas (that Ford logo looks a little too obvious):

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1947? Photo of a CJ-2A Spraying in South Dakota

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Taken by Jay Higgins on May 28, 1947, and published by the USDA Forest Service, this photo is shared on archive.org. The confusing part is that this is a May 1947 photo, but CJ-2As with passenger side bow holders weren’t supposedly built until 1948. The photo does not appear reversed, as the reflector is on the correct side in the rear.

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2 – 1954 Willys Commercial Data Fact Books on eBay

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Two different 100+page Willys Commercial Data Fact Books on eBay. One is listed at $95.99 and the other at $159.99. I’ve never seen one of these, so I’m not sure all of what is inside them.

  1. This appears to have more cover wear than the 2nd one and priced at $95.99.
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  2. This one is the more expensive one at $159.99.
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The interior pics appear the same for both:
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1951 M-38 Sinclair, ME **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was $11,500.

(05/23/2019) Includes a canvas top.

“1951 M38 Willys Military Jeep. Really nice condition. 24 volt. Radio,antenna. Have military top and doors also.”

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