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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500
(10/09/2012) Looks nice. This also has a rear PTO.
“1952 Willy’s CJ-3A (Restored): New Steel Body, Rear PTO/265# Front Weight
New Transmission & Transfer Case (8-12), “Like New” Condition, too many new parts to list.
Must see to appreciate. (no reasonable offer refused)”
UPDATE: **SOLD via eBay for $7300**
More pics are supposed to be added. It looks like a nice truck.
“Truck is in good shape. Not a rust bucket. Original 6 cyl which has been rebuilt with less than 3000 miles on it. 3 speed 4 wheel drive. Freshly redone radiator,newly rebuilt starter,battery,total tune up with points,wires,plugs,cap n rotor.
Also have tons of extra parts that include….
Tailgate,door,plow frame,hyd plow pump,fenders,carb,2 generators,distributor,fuel pump,weatherstripping,odometer,shifter,brake cylinder,two tires with rims,heat controls,pedals,steering wheel,2 oil bath air cleaners,complete engine rebuild gasket kit,door handles,20 wipers,wiper control and some others I can’t remember.
Parts alone are worth around $1500
Original owners manual
Have a title
Paint is older lacquer but white paint is newer
New drag link bushings so steering is tight
Restoration is older but holding up nicely
Not perfect but she’s a gem and def hard to find in this condition for this price
Could use a paint job and new upholstery
Doesn’t blow smoke or leak oil
Heat and defrosters work good
Wipers work
Chrome bumpers with very rare brush guard”
<– Day 6 – Mar. 25th: TinkerTown and the Turquoise Trail | OVERVIEW | Day 8 – Mar. 27th: Joe’s Jeeps –>
Gordon and Ellen stand in front of their CJ-3B Tractor Bob. A name thought up by their grandson, who is an avid reader of eWillys. Tractor Bob isn’t Mr. Reliable; apparently, on more than one occasion, a jaunt about Silver City in Tractor Bob meant a relaxing hitchhike home. Therefore, Ann and I thank Gordon and Ellen for taking a chance and driving Bob to meet us for dinner and a narrated walk around the wonderful town of Silver City.
Before I share Wednesday’s fun, let me comment on the La Quinta Inn in Las Cruces . . . On Tuesday night when we arrived at the La Quinta Inn in Las Cruces (did I mention the La Quinta Inn??), we were surprised to discover that when we got to our hotel room, it hadn’t been cleaned (pizza boxes piled on a table and the beds remained unmade). Now, while I knew I’d gotten a great price on the room using Priceline, I did have an expectation the room would be clean. So, I went back to the desk and asked for a different room.
The mortified desk clerk apologized and quickly gave us a new room. Off to the second room we went (just a few doors down from the first one). We unpacked, then I went into the bathroom, only to discover there were no tissues in the dispenser (I really don’t give a rip, but in this case it wasn’t a good sign) and there was melted ice in the ice bucket container from the previous guests, meaning this room hadn’t been cleaned/restocked very carefully. While we were too tired to complain, I did check out the bed to make sure the sheets were clean.
Wednesday morning at checkout, I explained our poor experience to the morning clerk. Like the evening clerk, the morning clerk was mortified. She promised to address the situation and told me I’d receive a coupon in my email to make up for the poor experience we’d had. When I checked my email I discovered that the La Quinta Inn felt our poor experience warranted a whole $5 discount. It’s fair to say I remain unimpressed. Did I mention that was the La Quinta Inn in Las Cruces???
However, we didn’t let our La Quinta Inn experience dampen our mood. Our goal for the day was to get to the White Sands Missile Range Museum and then head over to Silver City.
The Museum was a pleasant surprise. Even the price was reasonable (free). The museum is divided into two interior sections and an exterior missile park. We started with the main interior portion. One of the first exhibits we encountered was an original Darth Vader mask. Apparently, the guy who won the Oscar for the Star Wars’ (for you young folks I am referring to Star Wars Episode IV) sound effects obtained a variety of sounds from the missile range, so he managed to get the Darth Vader mask donated to the museum. Nice bit of trivia!
Another small, but powerful exhibit was a series of paintings done by Benjamin Charles Steele, who survived the Bataan Death March and Japanese prison camp. He drew sketches while a POW, but they were destroyed. So, after the war, he got a degree in art and recreated the paintings. The paintings coupled with concise descriptions tell a powerful story of his (and many others) experience as a POW in the Pacific Theatre.
These paintings line the entire room.
It was hard to take a good photo of it due to the glass. This shows the burial detail to which Benjamin was assigned.
Damon built this Pinewood Derby CJ-2A. He says it wasn’t the fastest model, but I’ll bet it was the coolest!
<– Day 5 – Mar. 24th: Talking Jeeps w/ Worn Rusty Hubbs | OVERVIEW | Day 7 – Mar. 26th: Darth Vader and Tractor Bob –>
Given the use of ‘Bataan’ is used prominently in the Museum’s name, I expected to find a more in-depth look at the loss of Philippines, the type of treatment endured by POWs, the concern over the POWs lives if Japan lost the war (all prisoners were supposed to be executed) and more. However, instead of finding that, the museum focuses more on telling the story of the New Mexico National Guard, from their fights in the civil war to present-day, which is understandable.
Ann pointed out one spot where the wiring isn’t up to standards on this gun.
This tribute to the Bataan March includes several items that survived the war.
This was the jeep used in a WWII display. oops.
An overview of part of the museum.
So, it’s a fine little museum with free entry, but Ann and I both agreed that they have a unique opportunity to tell an important story that doesn’t fully educate the visitor about that event. Fortunately, there are some sources that do explain why the Philippines were lost and the treatment endured by the POWs (books that are sitting on my book shelf at home and whose names I can’t recall at the moment).
On the bright side, they do have a pretty accurate M-38 in good shape.
James from Red River Offroad, you especially might enjoy this video. The FC-150 sure had a rough time. It took a village to get it out of that mud!
UPDATE: Was listed at $8000. **SOLD**
“1946 Willys cj2a, #63492, totally restored with original L-134 engine, body, drive train, all numbers match. Engine and tranny are rare, never had been rebuilt till restoration.
Has original 6 volt electrical system with optima battery, starts and runs strong. Custom made powder coated, steel hard top with removable doors, radial tires, rear seat, plus lots of custom made extras.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900
“1942-1944 Willy’s MB Jeep. This is a military MB model Jeep. Has newer F head engine, not running but did run. Has original military transmission and transfer case, and front and rear axles. Hood has been modified for F head engine. Minimal rust on body. Three original 16″ wheels and also one original combat wheel.
NO TITLE!”
It runs.
“I hae a 1964 Willys Jeep, 4×4, in good working condition with a new clutch and new brakes. The mileage has been listed as n/a as the odometer has rolled over.”
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4390764471.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
Looks solid.
“1960 Willy Wagon. Green in color. 4 wheel drive works great. Original engine. trans has overdrive. No rust, well taken care of. Garaged inside. Call for additional info.”
Max forwarded this M-38 that is for sale in Germany. If you need anything translated, Max said he’d be glad to help.
http://www.multi-board.com/board/index.php?page=Thread&postID=688902#post688902
“zum Verkauf steht ein M 38 zum Restaurieren.
Der Jeep ist von einem Freund.
Frag mich was ihr wissen wollt, ich leites weiter.
Daten:
Bj52
Seriennummer 68162
USAF Nummer A-12580
Original DataPlates
Mit Fahrzeugbrief
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This hunter has a ’52 title, but a CJ-2A body. It might be a mixed bag.
“1947 Willys Hunting Jeep and transport trailer. This vehicle has a clear Texas title and is listed on the title as 1952 cj. It is a 1947 by its body design and motor. It runs good but burns a little oil. 4- wheel drive and transfer case works well.”
