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Maury spotted this unusual postcard. The starting auction price is a crazy $39.95, but it’s a pretty cool postcard none-the-less.
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“Wow! This is a wonderful vintage 1953 postmarked postcard. Scene shows a view of the Big Flowing Orange and Ben Eastman Family on a Jeep at their Citrus Stand in Sebring, FLA. Postcard is in very good condition with some light wear and is postally used.”
Here’s a brochure (Form 471A10) that I missed on eBay last year (and that I’ve never seen).
Text from eBay ad: “This listing is for a Rare Vintage 1947 Universal Jeep Book titled Jeeps or Tractors in the Farm Plan. This booklet is 17 pages, measures 8×10, made in USA, form 471A10. This book compares using a tractor to a Jeep on the farm. The item “RARE Vintage 1947 Willys Jeep or Tractor Brochure Farm Plowing Comparison Book”” (from this page)
I’m not sure how much these signs run these days.
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/atq/d/paulsboro-willys-sign/7053326937.html
“From the 40s! 8 out of ten in quality! We have had this for decades! 675 dollars or best offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,500.
Bill’s got this nice looking truck for sale and he provides a detailed review of what’s been done to it.
“For sale is a restored 1951 Willys Overland pickup truck which I’ve owned for the past 18 years. The truck is a four wheel drive, 1 ton model with a 3 speed transmission and 2 speed transfer case. It’s powered by the Willys ‘Hurricane’ engine and still retains its 6 volt electrical system. Everything works on the truck as it should and it drives and stops fine. It’s been garaged for the past 22 years with the last 10 years in a climate controlled garage.
It’s an older “body off frame” restoration that was started in 1998 and was approximately 90% completed in 2005 after which it was stored for 15 years. I finally completed it this past summer. Unfortunately, some of the work that I had originally completed years ago had to be redone due to the length of time that it sat. It’s only been driven approximately 19 miles since I’ve owned it. Before contacting me, please read below for ALL the details on what work was done and when it was done. And, yes, you CAN drive it home if you want.
Listed as a 1953, it appears to be a 1946 CJ-2A. Has a few mods. I’ve never seen a tow mount attached above the PTO bar like this one has.
https://carbondale.craigslist.org/snw/d/sesser-1953-cj-2a/7053107468.html
“1953 Willys cj2a Jeep.
All original, clear title, runs and drives great. Frame is in great shape, very solid. Body is in really good shape. Floors have been patched. Bed is in really good shape with no patches. New paint and decals. Interior has been rhino lined. New tail lights need wired up. Headlights work, gauge cluster works. Brakes work great. Come with another complete set of military tires. They are one size taller. Has removable bikini top. Middle seat slides right out. Just a fun Jeep that never gets used anymore.”
Maybe someone can use this?
https://greensboro.craigslist.org/pts/d/graham-51-thru-58-willys-jeep-tail-lamp/7041978332.html
“I have for sale a NEW tail light lens that fits 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 Willys Jeep. It is still in the original box and will look great on any show car.”
Maybe someone can use this?
https://wausau.craigslist.org/tro/d/port-edwards-american-bantam-tc3/7046507860.html
“American Bantam TC3 Jeep Willys utility trailer 1940’s.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $850.
(12/30/2020) This DJ-3A has been chopped a bit. I’d have to guess that the front axle has been added to the DJ chassis. It looks like the rear axle is a standard 4-lug DJ axle.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/149711186670249
“I have a 1956 Willys . Roller no motor are trans . Vary solid starter has 30117 on dash . Asking $900”
Not sure there’s much value here. It appears to have Kelly or Cutlas hubs.
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/pts/d/clarksboro-willys-jeep-1954/7054315554.html
“1954 willys Jeep all there but body is rusty frame is nice needs lots love or for parts no title 650.00”
UPDATE: The location has been identified as “Oceano Dunes SVRA a state park located by Pismo Beach Cal. It is not as open to day as it was back then”.
Ted shared this catalog cover from an ancient Novak catalog.
These images of Form W-229-5 are from Troxel.
UPDATE: **SOLD** “Was $6800.
Appears worth a look.
“For Sale
1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A
Very solid unmolested body and frame.
Very rust free except for usual spots in front floorboards.
Excellent running original engine. (No Smoke)
Runs, shifts and drives very good.
Work done and parts included
New correct jeep wheels
New military style tires
New spare tire carrier
New brake master and wheel cylinders also all steel and rubber brake lines
New windshield frame
New wood blocks for on the hood
New rubber seals for windshield and windshield frame
This jeep is an excellent candidate for a restoration or just fix it up a little and put it on the road as it is.
Asking $6800.00”
