UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.

Looks like a project.

“Odd fire v6”

I’d like to see more pics of this one.

https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/d/chelan-1959-willys-jeep/6908846430.html

“It is a DJ3A 1959 1 of 1250 made. I had the engine completely rebuilt and the numbers still match the VIN also has new everything front to back bearings to breaks. A new rebuilt radiator new starter alternator carb basically everything that moves was replaced. New tires, wheels, shocks.”

Roger Martin snapped these photos yesterday at the Willys Jeep Rally at Hueston Wood State Park in Ohio. These first pics show Roger’s CJ-2A. His 1947 CJ2A was painted in 1967 and has stayed good all these years. He made the bikini top a few years ago out of a 1951 roll of canvas from the Korean War.

Pics from the event:

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No Updates Thursday. I’ll be spending the day semi-assembling Rusty the DJ-3A as I have a buyer for him.  More later.

UPDATE: this sold quickly.

This is rare.

“This Dana 18 came off of a 1957 Willys cj3b. $300 firm. The Overdrive is worth the $300 by itself.
It sat for 30 years and will need a rebuild.”
CASH only. No trades. NO checks of ANY kind.

Has a nice look to it.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/norco-willys-truck-1950/6888977751.html

“1950 Willys truck. Frame off restoration. Original flathead 6. In very good condition. Looks Great. Currently registered, pink in hand.
-New tires
-Upgraded master cylinder
-beer keg gas tank
-4 wheel drive
-Runs good
-12V system with one wire alternator
-All new glass (one front panel has a small crack)
-Door, windows, locks fully functional
-New exhaust system
-Original tailgate:”

The Kurgane 95 was a 4WD production model car with part-time 4WD, through the use of a transfercase. Production began in 1936, preceding both the Russian GAZ and the BRC/Ford GPs/Willys MA pre-production models, which means it could be considered the first production part-time 4WD vehicle. However, it did not have low range, which was an important attribute of the jeep.

There are only four known Kurgane 95 vehicles left in the world. You can read more about them on Jalopnik or on Wikipedia. It’s very reminiscent of the 1930s American Bantam Roadsters.

PHOTO CREDIT: WIKIPEDIA – Soviet soldiers posing with a captured Type 95 following the Battle of Khalkin-Gol.

The auction just ended, but I’m sure if you contacted the seller he’d relist it for purchase. His starting bid was $6.95 plus $3.78 shipping.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-Associated-Press-Wire-Photo-U-S-Army-Jeep-Landing-Craft-Hollandia-DSP122-/192919989810?oid=192912994841

The perfect spring weather here in Pasco meant Ann wanted to tackle the yard, which, being the supportive husband I am, means I too spent time in the yard. Then, when evening arrived, there was the final Games of Thrones to watch (yeah, we got hooked on that).

I’m hoping by Tuesday morning to have a post about the Willys Make Sense campaign. I’ve documented fourteen different ads used in 1950 and 1951, plus a variety of other documents that demonstrated how Willys-Overland attempted to change their branding and image both with consumers and with dealers.

Below: Ann built this manifold for distributing water for all her plants. I’m adding some finish work to the post upon which the manifold will hang.

We brought in 2+ yards of gravel. Half of the gravel has been distributed around the pond.

The other half will go along the beds next to the fence. 

This weekend is dad’s memorial, so we have relatives in town.That means no updates Sat or Sun. Updates will appear again on Monday morning. Thanks for your patience!