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As discussed on this page, which shares the English version of this brochure, given the “hockey stick” style of the 2WD wagon and the one-piece wagon and truck windshields sometimes shown, this could have been a 1960 brochure. And, it may have been European focused given the French and Enlightenment versions.
Here is the French version fo the brochure:
Over at Jalopnik, David Tracy reported on his plans to turn a derelict FC-170 from Camano Island into an electric off-road vehicle. He provides plenty of pics of the neglected FC, one that will require a full rebuild. It will be interesting to follow this project.
https://jalopnik.com/im-converting-this-1958-jeep-fc-170-into-an-electric-of-1846322974
This jeep has some of the stranger fenders I’ve seen on WWII jeeps. They seem like they are slowly absorbing the jeep
https://digital.lib.utk.edu/collections/islandora/object/volvoices%3A3434
“Marshall “Grandpa” Jones and Roy Joe Baxter pose with Roy Joe’s stream-lined Jeep in Munich, Germany, 1945. The Jeep was named “the Hunk.” After the war Jones attained fame as a musician on the Grand Ole Opry. At the age of 32 he was already called “Grandpa”– he got his nickname ten years prior due to his grouchy moods on his morning radio show. The Jeep was most likely a government contracted passenger model made by Ford or Willys. There were over 500,000 of these cars produced during the War.”
PHOTO CREDIT: Universi ty of Tennessee, Knoxville https://digital.lib.utk.edu/collections/islandora/object/volvoices%3A3434
Hunter is hoping to find a wagon that his father sold about five or six years ago. He sold it to a woman named Heather Berry, who finished the build, then resold it to someone in the southern US. He thinks it was a “1958, 350 SBC with turbo 350 trans, ford 9 inch in the rear and I believe a dana 44 up front. Split window, possibly missing the trim but it could have been replaced.”
If anyone recognizes it, comment below or email me at d @ dealers.com. Here’s a pic of it:
This has an M-38 body on it and also has a variety of modifications.
https://skagit.craigslist.org/cto/d/marblemount-willys-cj2a-jeep-m38-body/7286951571.html
“- 231 V6 engine Edelbrock intake, Stan’s headers, duel exhaust
– manual Muncie M21 4 speed transmission.
– Tom Woods CV drive shafts.
– 1969 CJ5 Dana 44 and 30 427 axles with floating rear shafts.
– ATV Manufacturing modern steering conversion.
– Ramsey 6000 remote winch.
– Cobra CB radio.
– Full Bestop and bikini top.
– Stainless grill and fenders.
– Manual windshield whippers.
– Working heater, blinkers, horn, two locking glove boxes.
– Tow bar, 4 wheel hubs and tail lights wired to be towed easily.
This vehicle is mechanically sound and reliable however there is a lot of dents, rust, and Bondo.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,000.
Lots of mods.
“1948 Willy’s crawler with forty inches of flex. Four link rear leaf in front. Dana 60 4.11 Eaton E-locker front axle with a 14 bolt Detroit locker rear. 350 sb TPI with turbo 350 trans with manual valve body reverse lockout 203-205 doubler transfer case. 42” Iroc’s on beadlocks. $16,000 obo. No tire kickers please. Text only please. If I feel that you’re serious I’ll call you back.”
UPDATE: bidding has reached 10,000, but the reserve has not been met yet as of (03/07).
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“1953 Willys M-38 jeep plus a 1/4 ton Bantam trailer (civilian)!! The jeep is 100% original with a 24 volt system, frame off restoration. The color is 24087, Korean War time. The tires are new – 700×16. The transmission is 3 speed with a 2 speed transfer case. (Both have been reconditioned.) The motor has been overhauled; it has a waterproof ignition. The seats have new canvas upholstery. It has a new canvas top. (There are no side curtains or doors.) It includes a canvas winter front closure and M1 rifle rack. (i have an M1 dummy rifle for extra cost.) This vehicle is motor pool ready.
The trailer is marked US Army but is the civilian model. It has a tailgate, a new floor plate, and new tires.) For more information or with questions, call Jim at (208)549-3400 or (208)550-0928. Located in southwest Idaho, 80 miles from Boise.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,000. It does include a bed and a title.
Mary asked me to list this truck. It runs. There is rust in the floor. You can contact her at 702 277 2885 with any questions.
“I have an original 1955 willys truck with extra body parts. The motor is the original Flathead 6. And it Runs.The wheels and tires have been updated to newer style with spacers and with new tires. I paid over a $1200 for each set up. Also all the glass is orginal and operational with minor damage. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
There is some floor rust and the brakes don’t work, but it does have a nice patina and a unique overhead upholstery strategy.
“1955 Willys wagon 4×4 Super Hurricane 226 90k miles. Originally purchased by the San Francisco phone company. My friend’s father bought it from them in 1960. I have his original title in an envelope dated 1961. He drove it lightly around the Bay Area until the brakes went out in 1989. Last registered in 1988. If you do the math, he was getting up in years, so it has sat since then. He died at 100, I purchased it from my friend, his son, five years ago. here’s a list of some of the things I’ve dealt with:
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Seems in pretty good shape.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/tro/d/kalama-1946-spen-trailer-willys-jeep/7287373973.html
“This is a WWII Jeep Trailer that was not used during the war and was sold after the war to SPEN CO. for civilian use. Hitch was converted to ball type at that time by the Spen Co. Rare trailer, very straight. Has a couple small cancer spots shown in pics in front wall. All the rest is surface rust. Has a Title. Just needs paint and the correct lights for a collectors trailer. Has the original (extremely hard to find) Spen hubcaps……”