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David Tracy at Jalopnik wrote a nice piece about the death of Vernal Patton’s Driver during WWII, Francis ‘Jeep’ Sanza. It includes the following video clip and a shot of one of the vehicles Sanza drove, one with a variety of mods.
Read more here: https://jalopnik.com/general-pattons-driver-during-world-war-ii-francis-jeep-1822777372
UPDATE: Here’s an original press photo used in the article at the bottom of the post.
“1942 Press Photo U.S. Coast Guardsmen in Armed Jeeps at East Coast Port. This is an original press photo. Anti-saboteur patrol “Vital war shipping must be protected on the docks as well as on the high seas,” was an official order by Vice-Admiral Russell R. Wesche, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, who equipped Coast Guardsmen with armed jeeps to protect valuable war supplies from any attempts at enemy sabotage. These armed Coast Guardsmen are shown getting their orders at an East Coast port before they start their patrol in the blitz buggies. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 10-20-1942.”
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(From a March 20, 2015 post) These Coast Guard men are protecting the ships and shipyards from saboteurs. The photo was published in the October, 22, 1942 issue of the Spokesman-Review.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,900.
(02/07/2018) So much beautiful work here, yet the parking lights and brake lights were NOT brought back to stock?
Lots of updates.
“1947 Willy cj
Engine: Chevy 5.0
Transmission: Chevy sm465 4 speed manual
Dana 300 transfer case
Dana 44 front and rear deferential
Full roll cage
Soft top and doors
Runs and drives
Tags are current
Tire size: 35/15.6/15”
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/1947-willy-cj/6485782862.html
UPDATE: Was $15,500.
All proceeds from the sale of this jeep will go to a military history museum. Maybe it is related to this new history museum? Unfortunately, the GPW has some changes, including a VEC windshield, altered wiring, extra braces on the bumper, incorrect bumper, missing hood latch, and probably some filler on the passenger side behind the step.The glove box is also “missing”. I’d look this one over carefully.
“Original body that has the Ford script stamped on rear panel. Serial #28563 (manufactured in May or June of 1942). 6-volt electrical system. 13 gallon tank capacity. Front headlights pivot upwards for airfield use. Tool compartments above each rear wheel (both have rust damage). Flat fenders, Gerry can and spare tire mounted on rear, pioneer tools mounted on drivers side. Jeep has been partially restored. The transmission was rebuilt 2 years ago an windshield has been replaced. Canvas seats are in excellent condition. The glove box is missing and some non-original holes in dash. A trailer is also available to go with the Jeep for an additional $750. The Jeep was a show stopper in a recent Armed Forces parade. The Jeep is currently on display in a Military History Museum and has not been run for approximately 5 months, however it ran great before putting it in the Museum. All proceeds for the sale of the Jeep will go to the Military History Museum.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
Has lots of updates.
“1964 high hood. Has a Chevy 327 DOHC. Turbo 400 transmission. B&W shifter. Dana 44 rear end with Detroit locker. Dana 30 front with ARB. Warn hubs. Nice seats with 3 point harness. New tires and wheels. Comes with a set of paddle tires for the sand dunes. 4 core radiator. MSD ignition. Comes with a good trailer.”
The driver’s side of the body looks rough. Maybe fiberglassed?
“1951 Willys Jeep for sale, equipped with a new winch. Perfect as a heavy terrain hunting Jeep. Includes additional engine and two batteries. OBO!”
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1951-willys-jeep-winch/6486866251.html
Has a few updates.
“Time to sell my old jeep. It is a 1941-45 Ford GPW, similar to a Willys MB series. The Jeep has an older chevy 283 V8 in it that starts and runs. I planned on fixing this jeep up, but haven’t had the time to do so. I have clean title in hand.”
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/1940s-ford-willys-jeep/6482158205.html
Is there a jeep (or anything left from a ’47) under all that tubing?
https://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/d/1947-jeep-willys/6485884650.html
“1947 Willys CJ2A Have a title to make street legal, in previous owners name.
Stretched body 27″ behind the doors
116″ Wheelbase
2×4 main frame with tube front end. Cage built from 1.75″ DOM. Entire cage is removable like a normal jeep. Frame setup to mount an LS engine. Ruff stuff LS engine mounts. Roof rack is just tacked to the cage, easily removed.
3/16″ Aluminum side armor custom made for this stretched Willys.
New floor and rear wheel wells.
Toyota pickup swing pedals (clutch pedal still installed, planned to remove)
Bomber fabrication coilover shock package 2.0 King coilovers piggyback resi 14” Travel. One pair 150 over 200 springs, one pair 250 over 300 springs.
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $3000.
Has some unusual mods.
“Runs great! I personally have changed the speakers, radio, alternator, battery, window, brake booster, and the brake proportioning valve. It’s a kit car, it has the body of a 53 jeep willys and the engine is a 2005 ford mustang. It’s my daily driver and I take it offroading. It’s very good with offroading and on the street. It is registered as an ATV so the insurance is very cheap and it is registered for both street and offroading. Automatic. Clean title clean everything. 3000 or OBO or a trade for anything reasonable. Nothing is wrong with it just looking forward don’t only want 2 seats so I can hang with more friends and something with better gas mileage. It gets pretty good gas mileage. On a full tank of gas it’ll take about a week and half til empty.”
It’s a non runner at the moment.
“Jeep cj2a. Has later OHV hurricane engine not running but seems to be complete. Tranny has pto. nice orginal wheels and good tires. No title. 1500. Also have aluminum hard top. Artic brand for 300.these prices are firm pls no what would you take th”
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/pts/d/jeep-cj2a/6486109968.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.
(02/07/2018) That impossible to find gas tank looks in great condition! There’s some value here. Tires have lots of tread.
“Have a complete rolling chassis from a 1957 DJ38 2wd willys flat fender low hood jeep. The frame is in great condition with no buckles or cracks and was recently cleaned and painted.”
