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This 8-page issue has lots of DJ-3As, Surreys, FCs and Wagons. Note the six-wheeled wagon on page six. The issue includes a photo of a CJ-6 being used as a tour jeep at Hell’s Half Acre near Casper, Wyoming (page 3 lower right).
Bill shared this quick-assemble jeep video, though this doesn’t quite look as quick as others we’ve seen.
What’s more interesting is that one of the comments under the video shares how some US jeep dealers ran some contests challenging folks to assemble actual jeeps completely taken apart. This is the first I have heard about this type of contest. I wonder if it was ever documented in any news articles or magazines. Here is the full comment:
“My grandfather’s garage did this in the 1950’s. He owned the first Jeep dealership in Manhattan, because he was selling Willy’s before WWII, so automatically became a Jeep dealership after the War. [Willys] did a promotion where they set up this contest in different dealerships, to see how long to assemble an entire Jeep. But it was completely apart, not in sub assemblies like here. My grandfather won with a time under 4 hours, and they presented him with a solid gold Bulova watch. On the back was engraved his name, the date, and the time it took to put the Jeep together.”
This has a variety of updates, including a Warn OD. Note the various controls installed on the top of the inner windshield.
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/colorado-springs-1951-jeep-willys-m38/7682327790.html
“-Ford 289 v8 (rebuilt less than 500mi ago)
-C3 transmission w/ B&M shifter
-T18 transfer case with warn overdrive
-Tires with less than 1000mi
-Rebuilt carb installed with engine rebuild (could use a tune now that engine is breaking in)
-Electric fan
-Vented hood
-Heater
-Electric wipers
-Soft top was installed about 2 years ago and less than 1000mi. Jeep parked under carport since it was installed
-has rear seat
-Front seats don’t match
Jeep runs and drives but could use a carb tune/ choke adjustment and general check over from sitting. Hasn’t been driven more than 100miles in the last year.
I have many spares including a performance intake manifold, spare engine that needs rebuilt, spare carb that needs cleaned and rebuilt, non matching spare wheel and tire, rear tire rack that’s not mounted.
I thought I would use this in the mountains while camping but have barely driven it in the 3+ years I’ve owned it. It’s time to move on and let someone else enjoy it. Asking $6000 OBO”
This has a Porter & Reed hardtop. Seems there is value here.
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/colorado-springs-1950-willys-jeep/7678309800.html
“selling a 1950 Willys jeep. Has 134 cubic inch flat head 4 cyl motor needs a new starter and carburetor but engine turns. Has a hydraulic winch but needs to be rebuilt. Aftermarket hard top no doors. All in all its in pretty good shape for the age very little rust or damages. $4000 o.b.o.”
John shared this militarized CJ-5. Though not restored to original, it looks like this was a nut and bolt rebuild at some point. It seems worth a look given the price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3242234996076515
“Fully rebuilt motor and transmission new tires brakes canvas top and seats. Has been sandblasted and painted about 10 yrs ago.”
Only one pic provided.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/fresno-1948-willys/7680454782.html
“1948 Willys jeep, big brakes, Ramsey 6k pto winch”
UPDATE: This one is still available.
(09/30/2023) This may be worth a look. The Koenig half cab looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/733292928607380
“A 1955 Willys Jeep Coupe hardtop 4×4 4-speed 4 cylinder new carb runs with snow plow and hydraulic lift works”
The 2A drives. The MB ma be only a parts rig.
https://billings.craigslist.org/cto/d/billings-willys-jeeps/7676193331.html
“1946 willys Jeep runs good drives 1944 parts I have not tried to start it trades welcome no motorcycles or basket cases please. 1946 is a 6 cylinder 1944 is a 4 cylinder both 4 speeds both engines are jeep engines.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/17/2023) TJ shared this custom camper FC-170. The inside looks in pretty good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/368375788854901
or https://pullman.craigslist.org/cto/d/moscow-1958-willys-jeep-fc-170/7677156253.html
“1958 Willy’s Jeep FC 170 1958 custom made aluminum camper 1968 302 out of a Mustang, runs Borg Warner 90 3 speed, rebuilt Spicer Dana 20 transfer case- spicer yokes Dana 53 rear end Dana 44 front end Replaced brakes-, power brakes Body is in good shape given it’s age Camper was custom made in Seattle in 1958 Princess 3 burner stove/ propane works Krefft refrig dual feed works on shore power not sure about propane Custom cabinets, new cushions 12 volt and 120 volt lights The Jeep runs and drives but best to transfer on a trailer which I can drive on for you”
UPDATE :**SOLD** Was $4000.
It doesn’t run at the moment, but is supposed to have a solid body.
“Universal CJ5 Open Body is in good condition – no known rust. PTO winch and built-in tow bar on front bumper. Been stored under cover during present owner +/- 10 years. Comes with new Solex carburetor purchased through Jeepsterman recently. New 6 volt battery. Odds are good that it will run when replaced. Ran previously. Back bench seat included.”
