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I don’t remember where I obtained this unique flyer, but I don’t think I ever scan and posted it. I’d guess it is from around 1955. It’s quite later, approximately 11″x20″.
If you collect prototype images and other things, the unusual card in the middle of the three below would be a cool find.
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“This is a set of 3 cut out and color cards from Nabisco Shredded Wheat on How America Travels. It includes an Army Jeep, Navy Battleship, and Navy Patrol Bomber. They are in good condition with some light stains. The cards are numbers 27, 33, and 36.”
This driver was having some fun.
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“1943 Press Photo US soldier drives jeep through standing water on Amchitka, WWII. This is an original press photo. Amchitka Island – Aleutians – An unidentified Yank spurs his jeep through soupy goo, the result of spring thaws, which blankets newly constructed “road” through Uncle Sam’s new Amchitka Island base in the Aleutians Photo measures 9.25 x 6.5 inches. Photo is dated 06-02-1943.”
No indication as to which island. It could be the Eastern Solomons.
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“1942 Press Photo Marines and Jeeps land Ashore from United States Landing Barges. This is an original press photo. …up on the beach and the marines have landed. Bottom left, a seagoing tank plows its way through the jungle. Bottom right, more marines pour ashore from landing barges bringing with them jeeps and other equipment to reinforce the beach head. They quickly overcame opposition offered by the Japanese on island. Photo measures 6.75 x 6 inches. Photo is dated 09-01-1942.”
Has some rear floaters. Looks good.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/for/d/martinez-willys/7063596200.html
“53 willys drives great.”
Listed as a 1946, this VEC could be a 1945 given the rear floaters. That said, there’s lots of rust.
https://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/pts/d/coos-bay-1946-vec-willys-jeep-parts/7070876152.html
“I have a collection of 1946 VEC CJ2A Jeep parts for restoration or just parts. I was going to restore this but I have an aircraft restoration project that is more demanding of my time.
Parts include: Rolling chassis, (full floating rear axle), with tub, 5 mounted like new 600×16 military NDT tires, engine, transmission/transfer case, radiator, rear driveshaft, drivers seat frame, non-VEC windshield frame, tailgate, hood, front fenders and grill.
Couldn’t find an engine id number in the usual two places/pads but the cylinder head is the early smooth top design. The engine turns over with a wrench and the crank pulley nut looks correct for a VEC.
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A ‘ran when parked’ classic build with some old school art on the back. Looks like this was a neat rig back in its day.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/rancho-cordova-1951-willys-cj2a/7066131971.html
“Awesome rebuild project for somebody.
Registered as a 1951 but vin comes up as built in 1947
Body is strait. Does have some bondo work.
v8 with custom headers. It did run when it was parked 15 years ago”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
(12/16/2019) This former VEC column shift has has a few updates.
https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/paso-robles-1946-jeep-willys/7066549812.html
“1946 jeep willys
Runs great.
Well maintained.
Registration up to 2018
1962 ford rancheros 6 cyl engine
We have to move so we have to sell it.
Brand new 4×4 locking hubs.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $4995.
Unclear what work it needs. It has a rare Koenig 555 Super Cab.
“It’s a red 4×4, 2-dr utility ’56 Willys Jeep, CJ-5. Was going to restore it, but no longer have the time.
Was appraised at $6000, I’m asking $4995 obo.
Received a “Serviceable rating” = restorable, but needs work to be drivable.
Great for collectors or car enthusiasts.
3-speed transmission
38k miles
4cyl engine
Reupholstered seats, repainted body, metal top, spare, jack, tow bar, complete with trailer towing package, winch, and spot light.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $300.
Could be of interest to the right person. Looks similar to a CJ-2L, but this is more likely a one-off build.
“this is a cj3a body and frame that has been stretched,has willys tailgate and grill and hood, ok condition, no title, set up for chevy and 700r4, i think it would make a nice rat rod”
