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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
This October 16, 1960, article introduced the Redlands Geckos Jeep Club out of Redlands, Calfiornia.
UPDATE: This post now includes the full brochure, along with updated information about the company.
Wausau Iron Works, unsurprisingly, incorporated in Wausau, Wisconsin, as an offshoot of the Northern Boiler & Structural Iron Works out of Appleton. The founders launched Wausau in 1908 to build bridges (some of them here), but expanded into snow plows in 1923. During WWII, some of the company’s plows were turning to the military.
Oddly enough, there was an earlier “Wausau Iron Works” was founded by Ely Wright in 1874. It was the oldest industrial establishment in the city and supplied machinery for the early railroads and for sawmills in north and central Wisconsin. However, I could find no evidence it made snow plows.
This December 1948 Willys-Overland “4-Wheel-Drive Farm Vehicles” advertisement appeared in the Farm Journal.
It’s currently for sale on eBay
UPDATE II: Amy is wondering if anyone knows where this Jeepster is? It was last for sale in Vermont in November of 2018 …
Amy wrote, “It belonged to my grandfather. I was unable to buy it when he passed and to see it for sale again, it would mean the world to me to know where and if I can get it back. I spent my summers working on and going for drives in this car. It was my grandfather’s pride and joy. Please any information you have is appreciated.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $9800.
(07/26/2018) I like it, though I’m not a fan of the digital speedometer.
“1949 Willys Jeepster with a ford flathead engine five speed transmission ford rear end Mustang two front end and rack and Pinion steering Front disc brakes runs great is a fun jeep to drive”
Scott alerted me to this ad. The M-38A1 owner lost his windshield while towing it.
https://willysforsale.com/ads/lost-windshield-from-willys-being-towed/
“Lost While Towing — Lost my M38A1 windshield from the trailer while towing between Burnet Texas and Mason Texas on Hwy 29. Reward”
Route where windshield was lost.
Looks like some nice work on what could be a former DJ-3A Convertible.
https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/roseburg-1961-willys-jeep-cj3a/7150909240.html
“Completely rebuilt, very clean and neat work, power steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, Chevy 327 with Angle milled vortec heads, steel roller rockers, Holley 650 Dual feed double pumper carb, Fuel regulator with gauge, Swing pedals, hydraulic clutch, center force clutch, Ford top loader 4 speed transmission, 2 stick Dana 20 transfer case, 44 rear differential with power lock, 30 front differential, 4.56 gears, aluminum radiator, electric fan, all new wiring, Autometer gauges, 6 point roll cage, RJS seatbelts, full top and Bimini top, C.B. Radio, tilt steering column, aluminum battery box, heater, less than 1000 miles on engine, runs strong. $15,000.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(07/02/2020) Has a rebuilt engine and some new parts.
“1961 Willys CJ3B. It has a fresh engine, transmission and transfer case. Less than 5 miles on it.
F-134 Hurricane 4 cylinder engine 2.2, Over bored .030 pistons, .020 mains, .010 on the rods
Borg-Warner 3 Speed T-90 Transmission
Spicer / Dana 18 Transfer case
Dana 27 front axle
Dana 44 Rear axle
11 x 2 Drum brake upgrade
** Additional new parts**
New clutch and pressure plate and throw out bearing
Engine and Transmission mounts
One wire alternator conversion
Battery
New/reman Carter YF Carb
Fuel pump
Gas tank
Gas tank sending unit
Points, Condenser, Dist Cap and Rotor, Spark Plugs, Coil
Remote oil filter adapter
Turn signal switch
Headlight Switch
All the time consuming hard work has been done. It runs and drives, but needs a few more items serviced. (ie, axle pinion seals, speedo cable, etc..) Three extra boxes of parts, along with a Weber Carb, four aluminum wheels, and the original engine long block are included with it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Was running recently.
“47 Jeep Willys with 77,577 miles on it. It was originally my college car here about 4 years ago. It ran when I parked it there but didn’t want to start when I turned it over here a day or two ago. I completely built the rear end, new starter, new carb, as well as purchased an alternator and mounting bracket for that as well. Rear seats are in better condition than the front seats. I have the old carb, old starter, as well as a spare tire and spare tire bracket. I am assuming someone who knows what they are doing could have this thing running within an hour.”
Has a variety of updates.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/canby-1952-cj3a/7147823279.html
“1952 CJ3A long term project
Need to thin the herd
Rust free
Tuned port fuel injection 350 Chevy
W/300 TC ’44 Front end
W/ Warn Floater kit &
Disc Brakes
Full Cage
$6500.00”
No pics provided. This may be something or may be nothing …
https://eastoregon.craigslist.org/pts/d/burns-40-year-collection/7150559827.html
“Something for everyone. Hotroders, classics, orrigionals. I have frames,front ends,rear ends,transmitions, Engines,complete and partial bodies, for flat fender Willy’s, 55 through 59 Chevy and GMC, model a,early 30s ford, s10, 1040 Chevy pickup, 1933 Chevy car, running and driving 1956 Chevy suburban that has been hot rodded, restored 60s 12 ft. Camper to pull behind your classic, s10,orrigional running and driving 59 Willy’s pu Way to much to list it all. Call me to see if I have what you need.”