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UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/07/2019) Looks in good shape.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/marysville-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/6873758572.html
“Restored ’48 CJ2A Willys Jeep original drive train with Warn Overdrive and front lockout hubs 12 volt electrical with turn signals solid rust free body everything works needs nothing.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,950.
Has some minor updates.
“I purchased this vehicle from an older gentleman who had owned it for 44 years. He used it in his orchard for several years and then had it in storage for over 30 year. He had done a ton of work on it. The vehicle has rusty floor pans which were replaced properly. He had the body off the frame and had the body work done and painted. About 300 miles ago he had the entire drive line gone through, engine, transmission and transfer case. He had the tranny rebuilt since it had lots of wear.
The leaf springs are all new.
The brakes have all been worked on. The rear drums were able to be turned and were then put on the front with new break pads. The rear drums could not be turned so new ones were purchased but need to be installed along with the brake pads. You can see the hubs and brakes in the picture.
There’s value here. Listed as a 1948, but looks to be a 3A to me.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1284334265052435/
“1948 Willys CJ3A project. Many new parts, body, suspension, harness, etc. Sold as a package. Body and fenders rhino lined underneath and inside. Good tires, no motor or tranny. Make offer. Need it gone.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $11,500.
Looks solid.
“Original uncut solid. Rop. 24 volt. Mostly rust free. Runs great. WV titled.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500.
Includes some radio equipment.
“Excellent original condition. Not cut. Original 24 volt. No rust. Runs great. Radios RT-505/PRC25. WV titled. Collector quality.”
Runs, but needs some work.
https://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/d/pierson-1949-jeepster-overland/6867743566.html
“This is a 1949 jeepster overland convertible that runs excellent but is a project car. Has: 3 speed on the column, 50lbs oil press, rebuilt carb(could use an adjustment possibly but no big deal), 4 cylinder engine, spare tire, has all the hardware for top but needs a new top, extra chrome, window frames for doors, MILEAGE UNKNOWN. Wipers, heater and top are the only items that need to be completed on vehicle! These cars are pretty rare but seem to be catching the eyes of more and more people because of their uniqueness! Don’t miss out!”
UPDATE: You can now download a high resolution PDF here (25mb):
http://www.deilers.com/be-your-own-inspector-m38-m38a1-booklet.pdf
One reader asked about a donation in exchange for the PDF. You are welcome to download it for free, but If you want, you can donate a few bucks via PayPal: payment@ewillys.com. The money goes toward the purchase of more brochures (and the documentation/sharing of them).
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Original Post April 26, 2019: Here’s the booklet I won off of eBay.
This youtube video for the jeep station wagon has been around for more than a decade, but it’s the first time I’ve seen it.
I just finished reading The Last American CEO, a book about the transition of ‘Jeep’ from Kaiser-Jeep, to AMC, to Chrysler. The principal character and source of most of the material was Joe Cappy, who was the final AMC CEO before AMC was bought by Chrysler.
Among the book’s more interesting revelations, it argues that if it weren’t for an assassination, that Chrysler might never have purchased AMC.
This cartoon was published in the November 02, 1946, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 112.
