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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900.
(05/28/2020) Seems worth a look.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A. A definite rare find, still mostly all original including an original L134 flathead four-cylinder engine and transmission. I have owned it for 23 years always stored inside. Runs and drives”
On Monday I received an unexpected and wonderful letter and gift that brightened my day.
A reader named Kerry sent me a box. Inside the box was a letter, some postcards, and a CJ-3B ‘yipao’ toy from Colombia. The letter explained that Kerry, who lives in Wisconsin, had visited Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia. While there he discovered some garages that only serviced jeeps; so he began taking photos to share with all of us (sadly, the photos were later lost).
A local man approached Kerry and asked him what he was doing. Kerry responded, telling him that he was taking pics for eWillys. Upon hearing that, the Colombian smiled. He said he reads eWillys every day.
Realizing they had eWillys in common, the Colombian gave Kerry a tour of the area. At the end of it, the Colombian asked Kerry to transport the toy jeep to the US and mail it to me.
So who was this mysterious Colombian? He said he did not want to be named or photographed, which only adds to the mystery of the tale.
A big thanks to Kerry for everything and to my unknown Colombia benefactor; I home I can repay the kindness some day!
In the meantime Kerry, you should watch for a thank you package….
The three postcards:
This first postcard contains several images of the market and plaza in Santurario, Risaralda, Colombia. I most definitely want to visit Colombia, but I’m not sure if I would enjoy the jeeps, the coffee, the people or the markets the most!
Lest you think there are only CJ-3Bs in Colombia, check out these round-fendered jeeps from what I believe is the same square as shown above. They look to be either CJ-6s or a variant of them:
Time Magazine seems to have had some unique ads that only appeared between its covers. Here’s another example. There’s no corresponding ad that appeared in the Saturday Evening Post or Colliers Magazine.
December 09, 1946, Time Magazine.
Gayland shared this do-it-yourself boat project that’s designed around a jeep-engine. It’s called the Chum. Below is the first page. Download the PDF to see all the instructions. There’s even a Willys marine engine for sale right now.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer
(04/06/2018) Has a Camaro 2.8L V-6 engine.
“Extremely nice Professionally Custom built 1941 Willys Jeep that is 100% Cool and Fun!! A 1941 Jeep is rarely called Cute but this 1941 Willys is. She has the Classic Willys Jeep looks, performance, reliability and with a touch of attitude.
What follows is a very brief list of what makes this 1941 Willys a Custom, one of a kind car.
Specifications:
Clear Title as a 1941 Willys Jeep. / Body built in the Philippines. / Stainless Steel. / Sides are brushed Stainless. / Tan Bucket seats. / Fold Down Front Window with Wipers. / Seat Belts. / Extremely well fitting Tan Cloth removable Top with rear window. / Power Brakes. / 700 R 4 Automatic Transmission. / Camaro 2.8L V6 engine. / Fuel Injected. / Electric Fan. / Mustang II Front. / Toyota Rear. / Headers. / Dual Exhaust. / 10 gallon fuel tank. / and a lot more great stuff.
If you want a Professionally Custom built, Great looking, Great Performing, Eye Catching and with a name that starts with WILLYS, then this is the car for you.
You can drive her anywhere…
Always Stored inside and located in West Bloomfield, Michigan, 48324. No Trades and No Text messages.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
(03/25/2020) It’s powered by what I believe is a MerCruiser boat motor (maybe this one?). Custom top? I don’t recognize it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/633277267464993/
“1946 willys jeep runs and drives . Mercury 110 4 cylinder boat motor.3 speed manual transmission. Cash only No Trades.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/17/2020) More pics would be good. Has some updates and a Koenig hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3177011545664044/
“Sbf 302 4sp dana 300 new frontend 30 and new 44 center pot 44 new wires and 2 sets of tires if you want the 38s”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3495
(04/21/2020) Has a Volvo engine along with an overdrive. It *might* have a DJ-3a body (has a rear fuel inlet where a DJ’s would be … I can’t tell for sure either way)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1319631831570606/
“To the best of our knowledge, a 63 Volvo engine that mates to an all stock Jeep running gear including an overdrive. Full roll cage. Retirement project that I am not making time for. Have owned since 1997. *NOTE: Mileage is unknown.* 3995 OBO (no lowball offers, please). Clear title. As is.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
(06/01/2020) Looks like a good price.
“1943 willys with a 1952 cj3a parts Jeep. Have title and 9 slot grill for the 1943 no title for the 1952 it does come with new springs shackles and body mounts it is set up for a ford 289 the 43 has Chevy motor mount”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/15/2020) Needs work. Has some EasyLok hubs and an f-head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/298232727813497/
“This is a 48 Willys jeep , 3 speed manual transmission, f-head motor, this motor was refreshed by Bills machine shop. Just installed carburetor kit, runs great, breaks need worked on”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(04/06/2020) There are newer pics available.
“Winter time money maker, has a plow! New battery, brakes, differential seals, rebuilt carb, serviced. Engine rebuilt years prior. Passenger seat in. Back seat as well, needs reupholstered. Runs very well!!! d”
Just this update for Tuesday.
April 22, 1956, Los Angeles Times. Strangely, this photo was published months after arriving in Los Angeles (they were likely here in late December 1955 or early January of 1956). See map below.
The trio began and ended their trip in San Paulo, Brazil. This map shows that they passed Los Angeles on their way home, then headed east towards New Orleans, the trio’s last stop in the United States.
Most folks are already familiar with this trip, but I wanted to add these news reports to the database of Operation Pineapple information. One of the articles noted that the three travelers did not try an American hamburger, because hamburger was fed to dogs in Brazil.
This first article was published shortly after Jan Stekly arrived in New Orleans, because he wasn’t allowed to travel through Mexico. It was published in the August 11, 1955, issue of the Shreveport Journal:
August 11, 1955, issue of the Shreveport Journal. Jan Stekly is shown in the photo.
