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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”?
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Seems worth a look. Has drivetrain updates.
“1949 Willys Jeep CJ3A. Has the “Dauntless” V6. Turbo 400 automatic transmission. Dana 18 transfer case. Saginaw steering. Front disc brakes. Lots of new parts. $3,000 with new tires and older rims. $2,500 with older original style wheels and tires. Runs well and drives but definitely needs more restoration but that’s part of the fun with these old Willys jeeps. Make offer or if you have something of equal value maybe we can trade.
This Jeep was never titled but the price reflects that. I did a title search in Oregon where it was purchased and came up with nothing. There are ways to license and register it and it really isn’t a big deal but just know there is that issue. Added: The Transmission shifts rough and leaks and may need a rebuild.. Probably needs a new radiator. I took the gas tank off and did a coating on the inside which came out very nice. Put in a new gas tank gauge sending unit. New distributor cap and points. New coolant hoses. Runs well but I have a carburator rebuild kit for it. Changed the oil. Changed the tranny fluid. Did a flush of the coolant system.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
This has a Bobcat hood and a custom 2A windshield with extra glass. No engine or trans.
“1942 Willys MB Jeep Clean WA title! No engine or trans just a roller. I have soft doors and bikini top for it too. None of the sins you see are mine, so if you have comments, keep me laughing. This one sat on the backburner too long and is ready for a new home. You could do almost anything with it, maybe your Mahindra Roxor would be more fun with a new front clip and licence plates? Cheap trail rig? LS swap? Slammed with an SR20det? Crazy 70’s street freak gasser? Anything, well except keep the cage, it’s terrifying. Cash talks, I will respond to folks in order.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,000.
Has a few mods. The body might be new?
” beautiful completely restored cj2a from ground up. Has the L134 engine, all axles, diffs., and trannys rebuilt. Rhino lining on under carriage and in tub, custom upholstery. A must see to appreciate.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
Probably a points, coil, or wire fix.
“Was running and lost spark. Have started changing from 6 volt to 12 volt. I have put in an alternator and have a 12 volt distributor and have the wiring harness ordered. Many extra parts. Original 226 hurricane six, three speed with factory overdrive.”
Could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1110320522668931/
“Non running willy overland. Ford engine. Needs love. Lots of extra parts. Doors, hood bumpers. And fold down tailgate”
UPDATE: Still Available. At least one person has had difficultly contacting the seller.
(02/28/2020) Has a variety of mods.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/el-paso-1956-willys-jeep-cj6-rock/7109234321.html
“1956 Willys Jeep CJ6 Rock Crawler
-Upgraded 401 V8 with fuel injection, tune-able distributor, and headers
-Dual Yellow Top Optima batteries
-T18 manual transmission
-Chromoly axel and lockers
-17 x 9.5 beadlock wheels with Irok tires
-Custom roll cage
-Winch
-Lots of upgrades; invested over $30K
-Located in El Paso, TX”
UPDATE: Price now $2800.
(02/15/2020) Includes an aluminum hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/251975692845700/
“47willy jeep project Buick v6 it has 77xj5 axels n4speed trans goes with it engine runs it also has the top n doors it’s a project”
Roy Rogers and Post Cereals had a licensing agreement for an unknown period of time, but it at least covered the period between 1952-1955 (I’m sure the Roy Rogers & Dale Evans archives can better answer the time period question). Together, the entertainer and cereal manufacturer produced a series of TV spots, print ads, and merchandise.
Here’s an example of a Post Cereal Commercial with Roy Rogers, Pat Brady and a hint of Nelly Belle (see many more commercials here):
In 1952 and 1953, Roy Rogers teamed up with Post Cereals to produce a series of 36 pop-out cards about Roy’s epic adventures. View references to the names for the entire list of cards here.
Card #4 “Pat Brady and Hi Jeep, “Nelly Bell”. Of course, the front is actually the same size as the back. See better images here.
Post Cereals also released a series of 3D cards with Roy Rogers, a few that included jeeps, that required the use of 3D glasses. Here are two examples that include jeeps (there are some of these 3D items for sale on eBay).
And one more off of eBay:
In 1953 Post Cereals joined Roy for a series of pins, one of which included NellyBelle on it.
This mower in this brochure looks like a Newton design. It’s form FS-514100.
Newton brochure from the late 1940s (See five early mowers here):
