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In the January 14, 1952, Newsweek put out an article about the jeep’s versatility. There are some interesting tidbits, such as the Chinese’s nickname for the jeep was “the vehicle of 10,000 capabilities”. The jeep was used to spear barracudas in the Virgin islands, play tag in Yakima, ski via jeep-joring in New England and Ontario, Canada,, and in Burma it was claimed that a jeep was once used to pull an elephant’s tooth.
UPDATE: More articles and better images have been added.
Originally published in November of 2014: Winter time means snow and ice for many folks. For people with jeeps, it means time to break out the skis, tow-rope and jeeps for some jeep-joring. Just mount yourself on some skis, tie the rope to the jeep, give a driver thumbs up and you’ll be jeep-joring behind a jeep like several generations before you. After all, how dangerous could it be?? **disclaimer: if you decide to do this and get hurt, this was not my idea. I’m only reporting it ….
Ski-Joring has been around for hundreds of years, though whether it started in Asia or in Europe is less clear.
When did jeep-joring begin? There’s evidence it was occurring as early as the winter of 1946-1947, in Ontario. These three articles suggest that the sport continued for at least seven years. The Violet Grafton image below made the rounds in a large number of papers.
Most of the Violet Grafton images were long and narrow, but this one was cropped differently:
January 29, 1948, issue of the Chicago Tribune. Violet Grafton from Greenwich, Connecticut, is pictured.
This two-page ad was published in the August 1954 issue of Fortune Magazine. It’s titled, “How Willys Versatile Vehicles Help Your Management Cut Costs”.
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I don’t see a speedometer?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/741655786653610/
“’52’ Willys Ratrod $15k or TRADE -Built 355 sbc double hump heads, 280-285 comp cam, Edlebrock intake, Edlebrock 4bl carburetor, custom headers, electric fan -custom built 2×3 boxed frame, z’ed and notched. Ford 9” rear, 4 link suspension with Koni racing coil overs in the rear, straight axle front with disc brakes, shocks, steering stabilizer, 15” Crager in the rear, 14” Crager the front with all new tires -body chopped 6” and channeled, 4 point cage, vintage lawn chairs with new seat belts, sound proofed floors and doors, temperature gauge and oil pressure gauge, custom shifter, hand throttle, headlight, tail light and brake light -lots of custom touches all around, custom bed, custom grill, vintage lights, interior, etc…
Runs, drives and stops. Fun to drive and ready to enjoy! Loud and obnoxious but gets tons of attention everywhere it goes. Currently tagged and registered and driven regularly. $15,000 cash or trade for other vehicles, classic cars, hot rods, rat rods, Harley motorcycles, off road toys, GUY STUFF,”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000.
(01/28/2020) Appears solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/522513575025205/
“Great jeep, runs strong. Starts real quick. Has unlocking hubs roll cage, and seat belts. Roll cage and seat belts can be removed if desired. Paint is rough in spots, but the drivetrain is in excellent condition”
It runs. Could be a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1143669202682808/
“D.C. Generator/ Welder.needs a switch & cables,WILLY’S Jeep motor runs, a definite great buy. Located east of Colby”
UPDATE: Terry noticed that the front frame rails may well be broken. He mentioned it was likely the result of being picked up from the front bumper.
There appear to be some body patches along the driver side.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/616078945676697/
“For sale is a 1942 willys c-j2a. It’s not rusted through anywhere. The floorboards are in great shape. The only thing I can detect missing is the carburetor.”
If it includes the plow, this could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/289047668934228/
“Old Jeep willys wheels turn have 3 spare tires motor turns over was told ran worked 15 years ago can load on your trailer 800 obo located in eveleth mn”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/292871555239561/
“Have for sale whole 1946 cj2a Willys overland serial number 70709 as seen in photos tub is in good condition except for rear passenger side was pulled away while removing it from trees. Has no windshield The tank has very few holes speedo says 60000 plus miles engine missing carb and cleaner tool box has no bottom the rear end was already gone when I got it has an extra set of front springs. Sell whole as is $350”
Will need some brake work. It likely has an f-head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/278392333348542/
“1952 Willy’s Jeep. not a military vehicle. Has a 1962 motor. Runs great, but uses a little oil and the brakes aren’t super great.”
