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To me, it looks like the Newgren terracing blade became the ‘Jeep’ terracing blade (with a minor modification .. angled piece added to the top for strength), which then became the Stockland terracing blade. Thoughts?
Page from the 1951 ‘Jeep’ brochure with the terracing blade:
1955 Stockland terracing blade brochure:
Jeep Dealer Frank Woods appeared to have high hopes for sales with this advertisement in the March 22, 1960, issue of the Charlotte Observer.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(11/04/2019) Appears in good shape.
“Totally rebuilt 1950 Willys Jeep CJ5 for sale.
Dauntless 225 motor. Rebuilt front to back to front.”
This was previously listed as a 1943. Seller has additional parts that will go with it. This jeep was previously listed along with a CJ-3A.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/santa-fe-1942-willys-jeep-4×4/7117984643.html
“I have a 1942 Willys Jeep Barn find with title. I can start and drive it but needs brakes . I have a lot of extra parts and most will go with this jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
This is a late model convertible DJ-3A that’s has all its convertible top related parts removed. It’s also missing hubcaps.
“Jeep is like new, Frame off restoration in 2002. Perfect for a resort or campground maintenance vehicle or just to take to your local cruise night. 3 spd Manuel on the Column. You will not be disappointed.”
Has a rear PTO. Could have some value.
https://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/d/sisseton-jeep-willys/7125328694.html
“Complete Willys Jeep (tractor?)
Has PTO out the back.
Project vehicle I ran out of time on.
Believe it is late 40’s?”
Has some body rust and doesn’t run.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/porter-willys-jeep-1953/7123896002.html
“1953 Willys Jeep not running . Last ran about 8 years ago on deer lease and developed a knock . Good rearend and differential . Pretty solid for it’s age with some rust . Good rebuild project .”
Not sure how much value is here, as the front frame rails have been repaired.
https://fayar.craigslist.org/pts/d/springdale-1950-cj3a-willis/7125346090.html
“CJ3A Willis Jeep frame, wheels, and misc parts. Selling as a full lot, not wanting to sell parts individually. Please call Vic with questions. Thanks!”
Hugo shared a French documentary about Uruguay that includes a CJ-3A. Below is a still from the video (full video here). The jeep only makes a couple second appearance.
“At the 3:20 mark, this video shows our central and most important avenue. The date of the video is 18 de Julio (18th July), the day our first constitution was approved. The location along the avenue is still possible to recognize by the architecture. Obviouslly everything else changed.
The Willys is pulling an advertisement for the Lottery of the 6th January day of the Three Kings. It is an important hollyday in Uruguay. Today it is comparable to Christmas, regarding the weight of gifts for children.”
On a side note, while doing some brief research for this, I learned that Uruguay has the longest carnival season in the world, as it runs 40 days each year!
This ad for Marine versions of the L-134 engine appeared in the October 06, 1947, issue of The Key West Citizen newspaper. As the ad notes, these are the “J1” models, which I take to mean that the serial numbers might start with “J1”?
