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It’s got some patches. Unclear if it runs or not.
“1947 Jeep Willies all original have to many cars don’t have time to work on $1800 firm!”
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/6072218849.html
Seems like a fair price for a complete setup.
“Myers Snow plow, complete. Hydraulic angle plow, 7′. With pump and switches. Came off of cj willies have all brackets. Thanks George, Holland, NY.”
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/grd/6072102788.html
UPDATE: See more information on the Rapport, Flox Foy, and Welliver adapters here.
I’ve spent the past couple days working through the selective hub relationships between Free-Lock (Denver, CO), Dualmatic (Longmont, CO), Husky (Longmont, CO), White Manufacturing (Colorado Springs, CO), and Cutlas Tools & MFG (Vinton, IA). During that process, I ran across more information about dual wheel adapters for the jeep. I thought it might be worth listing the one’s that have been documented. Perhaps someone has more information??
1. Max Rappaport’s hubs: A patent on these hubs was filed in 1947 (awarded in 1953), making them the earliest known hubs. Max Rapportaport was the President of Northwestern Auto Parts Company (aka NAPCO).
Here is an example of them:
This December 1947 NAPCO ad promoted the hubs:
This July 1948 Popular Mechanics ad might be advertising the same dual wheels, but rebranded as “Du All” Converters. The design looks very similar to the Rapport models:
2. Welliver Jeep Dual Adapters No. 3000: These adapters were available by 1949 and sold by the Welliver Machine Shop. This April 1949 ad from Popular Mechanics provides a documented date.
Thanks to Stefano Oddo, we have this brochure regarding these adapters:
3. Hickey Dual Adapters: Vic Hickey developed his higher compression head, giving jeeps a power upgrade option. Then, he designed a set of dual wheel adapters. The first documentation I could find on his adapters was this July 1952 article in Popular Science about his hubs.
The next month, this ad appeared in the August 1952 issue of Popular Science:
This Photobucket page has some good close up photos of the Hickey adapters. Continue reading
This year’s Willys Jeep Rally takes place June 2-3 in College Corner, Ohio. You can learn more at the event’s website: http://www.mw-willysjeep.com
Great photo.
“1941 PRESS PHOTO Canadian Officers In US Army Jeep Baltimore MD 4259 Measures 7 X 9.5 inches”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
Looks nice. Looks like the Bobcat hood has a custom design on the side.
“Custom classic. Powered by a Chevy small block 327. This thing is one of a kind. It’s geared amazing. You don’t need the brakes in for low and first gear it just creeps down steep hills. Warn 9000 lb winch. Hi and low splitter on a three sped stick. 4wd 1951 model so it’s 66 years old and beautiful. Won’t find another one like it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Craig spotted this interesting find. It seems the seller wants to sell either the M-38A1 or a 1967 London Taxi. I’m thinking the London Taxi is a cooler choice!
“Your choice jeep almost done the other needs work.1- 1955 willys M38A1 jeep just about parade ready 100%complete only missing b.o. light on fender correct only engine and 12v system changed. 6cyl. ford. 2 REAL DEAL 1967 London black cab 100% complete with history down to meter and jump seats .2.2 diesel smokes so I am pulling for rebuild or swap serious calls only”
Looks good for the price.
“Nice running Jeep will ready to go”
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/6069513826.html
Should be some value here, especially with the hardtop.
“I have a cj5, good frame and drivetrain, rusted tub. A cj3b with hardtop. Motor I believe is locked up. Rusted frame and tub. And a cj2a? With a fiberglass body and no motor. No titles and can’t get any. Spare transmission and transfer case. Make a off-road buggy or find a title and rebuild one. Text is best or call and leave a message with phone number and will call back when I get service. No emails. Pics show what they are.”
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/6073201436.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500.
It’s an M-38 tribute jeep.
“For sale is an Arizona Willy’s Jeep 1947 CJ2A – M38 Military style restoration with an original M38 go devil engine with serial no. MC96761. This Jeep is Parade ready and Display ready and it was also displayed at the last Military Vehicle Show in Falcon Field in Mesa, Az. It has been converted to 12 volts with a one wire alternator. It also has an original hood and headlight buckets. It has a brand new top and front and rear seats made by Wee Bee Webbing. This Jeep also has a brand new paint from Army Jeep Parts. All the gauges work and speedometer has also been calibrated. I am asking $11,500.00 OBO. ”
