Monthly Archives: October 2020

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1948 CJ-2A Canon City, CO $14,000

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This WW-II close includes a PTO winch.

https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/canon-city-perfect-willys-mb-clone/7212178087.html

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“Perfect MB clone. Got it set up for Elk hunting then developed health issues which prevevt my ability to 4WD. Has all new or professionally rebuilt parts that include:PTO Koenig 100 winch, 9 slot grill with headlights buckets etc.,canvas top, correct WWII markings.Rebuilt motor,trans, transfercase, steering. New: starter,carb, wiring harness,fuse box,radiator,master cyl brake shoes ( including emer brake),hoses,gauges,water pump, gas tank and exhaust,6V altenatorand lots more. includes lockout hubs,towbar, heater,tow hooks grab bars,elec wipers,side steps seat belts and turn signals. Body solid no rust,no drips or leaks.
As you can tell a lot was put into this. I will negotiate a bit on price due to inability to drive it as it should be driven. 2000 mi on rebuilt engine. Started as 1948 CJ-2A. You need to see it and drive it.
Runs on lead free gasoline”

 
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Year? Cj-3A? Tulsa, OK No Price

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Seller’s title labels this a 1945, but it looks more like a 3A to me.

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/okay-1945-willys-jeep/7213895587.html

“1945 Willys Jeep barn find. All original 4 cylinder engine and running gear. Engine will run but not sure about the running gear. Looking for best offer.”

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1948 CJ-3A? Sheridan, WY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,800.

(10/04/2020) Seems like it could be a very late 2A or early 3A.

“Jeep CJ3A. Original Willys from the 1940s. Super Quite 4 Cylinder Engine. Dry Wyoming 4×4. Been in the same family 40 years.Hauled many Deer and Elk out of the Mountains. Runs like a watch. Idles Smooth. Original Trans and Transfer Case. 4 750×16 tires and a good spare. This is Absolutely the Best almost no Rust Jeep CJ I have seen in 30 + years. Look at the Pictures. Warn Hubs, Windshield wipers. Dual tanks with a valve. Good old style Tow Bar. A military style rear jump seat. This is what your Grandfather and Father loved to take Afield.”

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1948 CJ-2A Little Rock, AR $950

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Not a whole lot of value here.

https://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/d/dardanelle-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/7211893124.html

“Willys CJ2A Jeep for parts or restore. Mostly original and fairly complete. Motor turns over free with compression. Transmission shifts free. Axles turn free. 5:38 gear ratio. Warn lockout hubs. Has a heater. No title, bill of sale. $950.”

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1946 CJ-2A Jackson, MS $4500

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This patched-together jeep has an unusual windshield scheme.

https://jackson.craigslist.org/pts/d/tinsley-1946-willys-jeep/7204272331.html

“I have a running ww2 willys Jeep for sale needs brakes repaired but all the hard stuff is done converted to 12 volts”

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Just a Couple Updates Sunday

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Normal updates resume Monday morning.

 

 
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1956 Sierras Jeep Trip Article

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This July 30, 1956, article in the Sacramento Bee gave a brief description of the late July jeep trip over the Sierras.

Clipping from The Sacramento Bee - Newspapers.com

 
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Willys Truck & 2014 JK Chassis

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UPDATE: apparently, this one is up for sale

This nice looking truck is a Willys body and look adapted to a 2014 JK Chassis. No doubt it cost a few bucks to assemble. The result sure looks nice. Note that the whole truck had to be widened.

See all the pics here: https://www.quadratec.com/c/blog/brothers-challenge

Some of the stats:

  • 1955 Willys Truck mounted on 2014 JK chassis
  • 118” wheelbase
  • 4800 pounds
  • 3.6 Pentastar with RIPP Supercharger
  • Automatic transmission
  • 440 hp at crank
  • Dual exhaust with catalytic converters.
  • Fuel 17” wheels
  • Toyo Open Country C/T 35” tires
  • 3.5” Rock Krawler Long arm lift kit
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PHOTO CREDIT: Quadratec.com

 
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Art Hasler’s 1945 Experiences in Germany

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A search for something else led me from a jeep photo (below) to a post about Major Art Hasler’s experience in Germany. The post is mixed with original and period photos, a few of which include jeeps. His story about Karl von Frisch’s work on bees was fascinating to Art, and later to the Nobel Price Committee, as he won the Nobel Price for his work on the social behavior of bees.

Read the full post here: http://haslerhistory.blogspot.com/2016/07/adh-1945-strategic-bombing-survey-photo_26.html

 
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1946 Letter About Troublesome Hunters in Jeeps

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It wasn’t all rainbows and unicorns when civilian jeeps arrived. This August 20, 1946, article highlights hunting conflicts in the woods. I can’t blame these hunters for being angry …

Clipping from The Sacramento Bee - Newspapers.com