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It’s a project. Engine’s out.
“cj2a jeep for sale- fair condition needs work. not running but have extra engine. newer wheels and tires. cj2a body. have title and title in storage so no back taxes.”
https://honolulu.craigslist.org/mau/cto/d/1946-jeep-for-sale-new-price/6357013346.html
This one has a military head and has had some body work.
“1952 Jeep Willys CJ3A
Flathead F134 (Four Cylinder)
3 Speed on the floor
Motor Runs
Plates in Storage
Needs Restoration
Solid Body and Frame
Great Project
Has extra parts
Worth a lot when restored.”
https://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/cto/d/classic-1952-jeep-willys-cj3a/6409657427.html
No pics of the body provided.
“Stalled restoration project: Chassis completed, some body work required and reassembly. Have many of the new parts needed for completion. Call for details. Firm on the price.”
https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/1949-willys-jeepster/6408636055.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
I can appreciate that not everyone recognizes the elements that make up a stock jeep. And, I don’t mean to be harsh, but do want to be fair …. with that in mind, when a seller lists a jeep with the title “Museum Car: M38” (Not M-38A1), and then follows up in the ad’s text with “Everything original except the engine”, it begs closer inspection. In this case, just some of the non-original items include:
1) The bumper guard;
2) The turn signals
3) The front fender skirts
4) The paint color
5) The steering dampener
6) four of the five gauges
7) Speaker in dash
8) The radio in dash
9) Turn signal mechanism
10) The wiring running up the steering column
11) The passenger handle on the dash
12) The rims
“Everything is original except the engine which is a 80s Pontiac v6
Needs a rewire. Will need to be towed.
NO ODOMETER!”
Speaking of Charles, he was wondering if anyone knows if this was used during WWII? It’s marked MP57. He believes it was based on his research, but was hoping for some confirmation.
UPDATE II: An eWillys reader named Mike informed me that the state of Wisconsin bought some property from his family for wetlands. The wetlands is named the Gordon MacQuarrie Memorial WetLands, near Superior, Wisconsin. Small world!
Update: This is the first press photo I’ve run across related to the circumvention of Lake Superior in 1946.
“1946 Press Photo Jeep Traveling Near Western End of the Nipigon River in Canada. This is an original press photo. The “circumnavigation” of Lake Superior in a jeep station wagon was accomplished by those intrepid explorers of The Milwaukee Journal. Gordon MacQuarrie, outdoor editor, and James N. Meyer, a photographer. The 2,459-mile trip was made in a clockwise direction and took two weeks. They found this vast Canadian wilderness area easily accessible to Wisconsin sportsmen. Its edge can be reached in a day of hard driving, almost overnight by train and in a few hours by plane. Family tours are not recommended at this time, however, because accommodations on the far northern leg are few and far between. The picture above catches the spirit of the trip as the jeep heads east along the Nipigon River on the north shore. (near western end of branch of Nipigon River in Canada). (Canada – Series – 1946). Photo measures 8.5 x 10.25 inches. Photo is dated –1946.”
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Original Post from 11/24/15:
In 1946 reporter Gordon MarQuarrie and photojournalist drove around Lake Superior in a new Jeep station wagon. They provided reports on September 17th and September 18th, 1946.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $13,900
(04/26/2016) “1952 Willys Jeep/ M38A1 (former Military/early CJ) converted to Brush Fire pumper somewhere along the way. I don’t have much history on this vehicle. But, Drives great, pump disconnected for now, but does work. New Paint 2 years ago. (NOTE; PHOTOS SHOW FORMER UPPER HOSE TRAY, HOSE REEL AND TANK WHICH HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND SCRAPPED, REPLACED WITH SECOND SEAT IN REAR WITH MATCHING FRONT SEAT UPHOLSTERY) Now a GREAT truck for parades with the family or cruising the hills of California, or wherever. Fits in any garage!
Other details; Original 4 cyl Willys engine, transmission (3spd) high/ low range, 4 WD (though I’ve never locked front axles, all instruments work along with all electrical working.
History; I’m about the 3rd owner, purchased about 10 years ago from FF in CT. who purchased it from person in PA. As mentioned, definitely a former military M38A1 that was retrofitted as a fire pumper. Some base yellow paint on frame may point to it serving on air base or carrier? No other history known.”
More pics would be helpful.
“53 cj3a v6 3spd lift headers full cage 33s extra parts make offer”
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys/6410105918.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
(07/16/2017) Could be worth a look.
“1944 Ford GPW army jeep for sale. Was completely overhauled in 2006. Runs well. Price $10000 cash. Was registered last in 2008. Transferable registration on hand.”
