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This looks like it may have been a full-page ad for Carl’s Motor company, despite the news stories sprinkled within. Note the photo of Bob Hope in a CJ-2A that seems to be promoting Carl’s Motors (I wonder if Bob Hope knew it).
As of December 1946, Wyoming County Schools in West Virginia still had 52 one-room schools attended by 1200 students. To serve and maintain those schools throughout the year, the county purchased a CJ-2A.
More details about the rural schools in this article from the December 27, 1946, issue of the Beckley Post Herald out of West Virginia.
Roger Martin pointed me to a Facebook photo from the 1964 movie Ride the Wild Surf. Pictured is Shelley Fabares (who had a higher billing than her female co-star) and Barbara Eden. The beach party movie also starred Fabian and a DJ-3A Gala.
This is a video clip from the beach scene:
Here’s another short video clip of a Gala in the movie:
This later model 3B could use some love.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1092061524577915
“CJ3B high hood flat fender. Original 4 cylinder replaced with 6 cylinder 1978 Maverick engine (200 cube, 120 horsepower). Has new windshield, just did not get installed before pictures were taken. WARNE free wheeling hubs WARNE overdrive 11″ Wagoneer brakes. Many other modifications Also includes new bikini top, spare tire Jerry can carrier, extra molded plastic seats, tow bar. Very recently tuned up also new oil and filter. Runs GREAT.”
Jay’s got this update MB for sale. It has a Warn OD, plus other updates. The engine does not currently run.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/napa-1942-willys-mb/7251252863.html
“Here is your chance to enjoy next summer rock crawling the Rubicon trail!! I have a “1942 Willys MB” for sale. It has a small block Ford V8 with a T18 4 speed transmission Dana 18 transfer case with a Warn all range over drive. It has a Dana 44 in rear and a Dana 27 up front, not sure if it has any lockers. It has 33X12.5 R15 tires. I has a clear California title in my name with out any back fees!! The engine does not currently run.”
Will need some brake work. Probably has an f-head.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/martinez-1946-willy-jeep-cj-2a/7246217359.html
“1946 Willy cj 2A runs good needs break lines and cylenders finished i have all break parts /clean title /newer motor 1951 excilant compresion /i installed /newer altenator /wireing/master and wheel cylinder/new batery/new jeep cans/had house repairs can’t finish/reg expires 7/24/2021”
Has an overdrive, full cage, jerry can/spare tire carrier, and more updates. This project could be worth a look.
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/colfax-1960-willys-jeep/7245195176.html
“4.3 V6 3sp OD, P.S., Disc brakes, tilt wheel, no rust, black & yellow plates,, registered. Nice Jeep. Must see. Not running.”
No pics provided.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/phoenix-willys-jeepster/7247607377.html
“I have Two Willys JEEPSTER projects both are 1950. I have enough parts to build both vehicles. These are two door four seat convertibles (Phaeton) style vehicles. These are very nice custom builder projects with pallets of spare parts. One body is on a highly modified original frame with four wheel independent suspension and four wheel disk brakes. The other body does not include a frame and can easily be fit to a Toyota Four Runner chassis or something similar. A zero time Mercedes-Benz 300 Turbo diesel engine and transmission are available at an extra cost.”
There’s a CJ-5 full cage, among other parts.
https://reno.craigslist.org/pts/d/reno-parts-for-jeeps/7245699411.html
“Selling jeep parts, for GPW, MB,CJ, YJ , TJ, willys pick up and wagons. Axels, transfer cases, Dana 18-20 , GM transfer cases , Dana 300 Gear Set , Frames, Engines , F Head , flat head parts, AMC engine , bell housings, fenders, Grills. Aluminum top and door for flat fender. Wheels. Call for more info, willing to deal on prices.”
Project or parts.
https://reno.craigslist.org/pts/d/fallon-1947-willys-cj2a-jeep/7250586781.html
“For sale or trade is a 1947 Willy’s CJ2A Jeep. The motor was taken out for a conversion before I bought it. All body parts are there as is the transmission and transfer case. I also have an adapter plate for T90 transmission to a small block Chevy. Will consider partial trade for Hodaka motorcycles and parts.”
