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UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/09/2018) Has some updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/402565453905761/
“$10,000 High Hood 1954 Willys CJ-3B Runs Great! Strong! 350 engine 4 speed T-10 transmission 33×12.5 New Toyo Tires Custom roll bar with Soft top to go with. Email for questions. parks_jared@yahoo.com.”
UPDATE IV: Branden found this 1945 Parts List booklet that includes a prominent “J” logo. This is the most prominent use of the logo that I’ve seen. It’s not clear to me whether this booklet was introduced with the jeep in August of ’45 or a little later in ’45.
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UPDATE III (04/07/2019): Maury spotted the a “J” dealership sign example on this Miller Tools brochure:
UPDATE II: I’ve added two examples of ‘dark’ “J”s, dark (blue or black) background with white letters. Now that I think about it, I guess this is similar to the black and white newspaper versions.
CREDIT: Douglass, Neal. Harry Payne Motors, photograph, June 3, 1942; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth34338/m1/1/: accessed April 7, 2019), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. … MY NOTES: The photo year is more likely late 1947 or 1948.
From Willys World March-April 1991 issue.
UPDATE: This is best described as a working draft that Maury Hurt and I have constructed in the hopes of understanding Willys-Overland’s “J” logo better …. If you have input, please email me or add it in a comment at the bottom of the post.
In January of this year, Maury emailed me about a Willys/Cars•Trucks/Jeep logo that he was hoping to reproduce, wondering if I had any better examples of it. That simple email turned into a mission: Find out the history behind the logo.
I have one of these patches. Not sure who created them or when.
It turned out that we could find no articles or discussion about the evolution of the logo. So, we spent a month looking through old brochures and advertisements to develop a theory of what it should look like, when it was used, and why.
What’s the logo supposed to look like?
Our first challenge was to determine what the logo was supposed to look like. As these examples show, different fonts and slightly different looks were used in the printing of the logo.
Another patch example.
This was from a January 1946 magazine ad.
or even this one …
Our suspicion is that this is from overseas, possibly Australia? We don’t have a time frame on this one.
And, the list would not be complete without some matchbook covers:
How should the “J” look?
UPDATE: **SOLD** “Was $11,500.
Lots of new parts on this jeep.
“1949 3A Willys Jeep. Has GO Devil. 134 cubic inch with 60 HP. Very nice Jeep and loved att the car shows. I also run in local parades and run around town locally. She runs great. Never in the rain or snow. Original body as you can see was gone so I went south for another body. Jeep has 12 volt 3 wire GM alt. and charging and lights are no problem. Also installed electronic ignition recentlyalong with Warn front hubs.
She still needs a few things like a set of leaf springs as these are getting weak and a 2nd gear sycronizer. It will pop out of second when down shifting but pulls fine. Easy fixes. Prices came from Hemmings. Never thought I would sell but health forces me to.She is not perfect but very nice.”
Looks in good shape. Has a variety of updates.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/centralia-1947-willys-cj2a/6858993161.html
“1947 Willys CJ2A. $15,000/give a call. Message for phone number.
Great drive with perfect amount of power. Located in Centralia. Here are some highlights, must see to really appreciate.
See photos
-Oddfire Buick 231 V6
-turbo 350 auto
-Arctic top
-like new adjustable bucket seats w/ modification for more leg room. I am 6’2” and fit just fine.
-Two full size fuel tanks under each front seat
– 3:73 dana 44 rear
-GM Power steering/tilt column’
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500.
(03/28/2019) Looks in good shape.
“A very nice HISTORIC convertible ready to go.
Orig 4 cyl engine and 3 speed column transmission. Both were overhauled by previous owner who died before finishing his pride and joy. The car has lived it’s whole life in Oklahoma, and was finished by his son and then sold to dealer at estate auction.
The mileage reads 23,247. Cars runs great, shifts easy and rides smooth. Lights, brake lights and horn all work. It was repainted years ago in it’s original yellow color. Wide white wall poly tires are in excellent condition and run smooth. Brakes are very good and stop better than my truck. The car has no radio (optional in “48) and no heater (also optional) and your arm is the turn signal (I have TS kit that goes with the car). All these can easily be retro-fitted. The gas gauge is erratic but I have a complete extra dash that goes with car that will fix that problem. The orig generator has been replaced with a new 6v alternator for better spark and starting (old gen goes with the car).
All chrome is excellent, no rust. Floor pan has been replaced
The top canvas and back glass is in excellent condition and easily goes up and down, manually.
I purchased the car a couple of years ago. I have done some minor work on it but my 83 years have finally caught up with me and seriously limit my efforts.”
Might make a good starter combo.
http://www.warjeeps.com/mjs/sale19/adm101/adm101.html
“The early GPW JEEP is manufactured 4/16/1942. Runs and drives. A great candidate for restoration. I purchased from the owner who owned it in Arizona since 1980. Engine has a Willys marked head from early civilian but the block may be correct, not sure??? Original T 84 tranny. 6 volt system. Combat wheels. Gun rack. Some good and some bad. Clean title. The trailer is also military early 1940’s but without title. Call for details.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.
Not sure how much value is here.
“FC170 “Forward Controls” Jeep truck. Cab, frame, front axle, rear axle… that’s about it.
Pretty rough condition but could have hard to find parts, and/or great COE project. Title.”
Prices vary.
https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/pts/d/amesbury-38-jeep-body-parts/6855996706.html
“FOR SALE M 38 jeep body parts.
tub – front floor has been removed ……………………………..$900.00
tail gate – solid some service rust on lower seam ………….$100.00
hood – good shape solid………………………………………………..$250.00
windshield with glass – good shape solid ………………………$400.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.
“Tub is solid and in pretty good shape. Has a full fiberglass front clip. $350 no trades”
A project.
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/pts/d/fort-mill-cj6-project-jeep/6856932027.html
“CJ6 Project Jeep for sale
No Title
Late 60s to very early 70s CJ6 body and rolling chassis
Very solid floors
Real solid body
$1500 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,500.
It appears to have a CJ-3A frame (no gussets).
“I am selling my 1947, restored, CJ2A to make room for another project. This is one of the nicest 72 year old CJ2A’s you will find around. Obviously there is no rust. I don’t need to sell it, I could make everything fit if I need to. Everything works except the driver side vacuum wiper that I need to look at. The engine has been rebuilt and runs amazing. These old CJ’s are getting very hard to find, especially in this condition. There has been a lot of money put into this Jeep and it shows. The frame and body tags are on it. I have used this mostly for parades and just driving the grandchildren around. I am asking $14,500 OBO. If you have thought about restoring one, you will realize how reasonable this price is.”
Both look rough. The red one has an ID from Missouri.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/tenino-1940s-jeep-willys/6859286243.html
“1940’s Willy’s Jeep
Not sure of the exact year or any history. It was left
on a property I recently purchased.
I do have an abandoned vehicle affidavit to
apply for a new Title.
No engine or transmission
$2,000”
