Wood bodies Research Archives

Generally, jeeps with wood bodies usually mean they are patched. However, wood was used in some fiberglass bodies for strength. But, there are a few exceptions to that rule.

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1946 CJ-2A Project Worcester, MA **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Wood bodies This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6800.

It’s still very much a project.

“1946 willys cj2a original steel body, frame, springs, trans case and axles. Chevy 350 w/
B&m turbo 350 trans. Built up on 38″ super swampers. Hundreds of hours spent on design and construction and many more on finding and purchasing custom parts. Includes 95% of all parts to complete ( many new in box). Brand new softtop kit, 5 point harnesses, full custom wiring harness, just to name a few. Many boxes full of small parts not shown included.Vehicle has been in storage as part of a collection for many years so some surface rust issues and corrosion have occurred on previously completed parts. Vehicle and parts alone add up to over 9k (nothing back on labor), but do to storage issues, price is reduced to 7k. This is one wild cj2a. Must see. Serrious jeep motorheads only. Jeep is inside it’s enclosed trailer at the moment so better pics to come. Thanks. Will consider resonable offers.”

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Sidewalk Jeep Design from Popular Mechanics (Jeep for Sale)

• CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features, Magazine, Models, toys, Wood bodies • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Harry Warholak’s father built a Sidewalk Jeep from the plans in Popular Mechanics when he was a kid in Detroit. Ten years ago he restored it. It spent a year at the Chrysler Museum. Now he’s interested in selling it. You can contact him at 586-996-4103 if interested. He’s located in Georgia.

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PREVIOUS POST (February 2013): This kids jeep design was published in the January, 1948, issue of Popular Mechanics and available for free at Google. It is powered by an electronic motor.  It looks as difficult to build than a standard jeep!  The notes added to this particular issue are interesting, too.  The top note appears to reference a 1949 Christmas Handbook that might also include these drawings.

View issues of Popular Mechanics, January 1948, for sale on eBay

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1946 CJ-2A New Paltz, NY **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Wood bodies • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.

Runs.

“I have for sale today a 46 Willis cj2a, the body is shot as is the frame but it does run and drive and the plow works, I used it all winter and it started every time even in the negatives, has very nice front seats and gas tank, could be used as a farm jeep or plow jeep have title as well $750 obo located in new paltz New York”

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1950s Wood Puzzle Jeep on eBay

• CATEGORIES: Features, Wood bodies • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Probably not many of these left in the world.

“This auction is for a vintage wooden Jeep puzzle/toy. It comes in its original box with a parts diagram. Made in Japan, probably 1950s or 60s. In new condition, never played with. 5 1/2″ L x 2 1/2″ W x 2 3/4″ H.”

View all the information on eBay

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1949 CJ-3A Ramona, CA $11,500

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Wood bodies • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $11,500.

Has a custom wood bed.

“Frame off build, dana 30 front, dana 44 posi rear, 3.73 gears for comfortable highway speeds. Fresh 350 Chevy motor, 3 speed auto trans, promatic shifter, 4 core aluminum radiator, power steering, power brakes, painless wire set, full cage, custom seats, racing harness, custom top, rear mounted gas tank, custom wood bed.”

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/4901314746.html

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1948 CJ-2A Waterbury, CT **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual, Wood bodies • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $650.

(12/05/2014) “48 jeep willys, custom wood top, plow and it works, manual, flat 4, 4×4, has a lot.of good use able parts, needs total restoration and does have rust. Need it gone. $650 obo. Bring a tow truck or trailer.”

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1949 CJ-3A Aspen, CO **Status Unknown**

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Wood bodies • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Was $2200. Status Unknown.

The wood hardtop looks like something from a Car Craft Magazine or Mechanix Illustrated.

I am selling my 1949 Jeep with hydraulic plow. I have plowed my driveway with this jeep for the past 40 years. I am moving & will no longer need it. It comes with numerous spare parts & original 16″ wheels”

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No Updates Monday

• CATEGORIES: Features, Wood bodies • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

No Updates until Tuesday morning. I hope everyone enjoyed Mother’s Day!

In the mean time check out this Willys Woodie (thanks to Merlin and Craig for forwarding the link) update from Hemmings:

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2014/05/12/willenhall-willys-woodie-wagon-winds-its-way-to-weybridge/?refer=news

You may remember that this Woodie was auctioned on eBay in 2012.

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1953 Wagon Phoenix, AZ $7995

• CATEGORIES: Willys Wagons, Wood bodies • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $7995

(01/02/2014) There’s some real wood on this wagon.

“Very rare 1953 Willy Woody Wagon aka Eugene the Jeep. After several months of being in the shop.. It is finally out. I literally just got it back 12/29. Here is a list of some of the features on this awesome Woody.

Chevy 454
Edelbrock Intake
Flowmaster Exhaust Mufflers
Dual Pump Dual Feed
Holley 650 Carb.
Holley 6-9 psi fuel pump.
Dual electric fans
3 core radioator
New tank
Accell ignition
Crane cams coil
new accelerator cables
New fuel lines
Hooker long tube headers
There is a bunch of stuff I did not list! You really need to see and hear this beast to appreciate!
Not looking for trades. Cash only.
602.384.6841 – Mike”

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/4430800727.html

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