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I hope everyone gets to enjoy themselves on this day of rest (and shopping … lol). Ann’s making tonight’s dinner, so I have the night off of cooking.
Below is a 1948 Popeye cartoon that features two jeeps.
Here’s an official Jeep Jockeys souvenir program I found on ebay a couple years ago. I finally scanned it yesterday. Many of the photos didn’t print well, but it’s still an interesting booklet, especially for those like me that recognize some of the racers names. I was disappointed by all the ads, but I included them in the scans.
A little background information: the Yakima Jeep Jockeys of Yakima, Washington, formed a club in 1963. In 1965 they incorporated and joined the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association. Beginning in 1971, the club held a series of Jeep Jockeys 4×4 Championship Races. They held them at leaf through 1977, but I do not know how much longer they were held after that year.
Exploration Northwest featured the 1977 race in one of their 1977 episodes. I was given permission to share two video clips from their episodes here.
You might remember Ron Day’s photos from a 1977 Yakima Race. It seems to be the same race that was featured in the souvenir program below.
This early Yakima Ridge Runners “Jeep Rodeo” race was captured on film. It’s short, but still fun to watch. It’s called “Jeep Jockeys Jar and Jounce“.
This is a still from the video. You can click on the picture to reach the video.
Is the trailer upside down to protect the occupants or something else?
“Original Vintage Snapshot Photo WWII Army Jeep & Trailer Size is 3.25×2.5″ inches.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: Was $10000. **SOLD**
Looks solid, though it is missing part of the grille hinge that attaches to the frame.
The floor is probably gone. The package probably deserves a closer look.
“I have for sale a 49 Willys Jeep that I found rotting in a field in the country and a Bantam trailer from the same era. I have a clear title for the Willys but do not have a title for the trailer. The price is for the Jeep and the trailer, for additional money($500) I have an aluminum cab enclosure with doors(rare option)
The floor pan need to be replaced as well as other issues(I have some really nice pans to go with it we ordered for another project that didn’t fit so this is some nice metal you can cut to fit-see pic)
The motor in the old Willys is stuck…..
Has solid bones though……
If you are a Willys Purest come save this old girl before I put the tub on another frame and make a rat rod out of it with a black smoke puffing diesel motor hanging out of the front of it! Seriously I don’t have time for it, it has to go and I would rather see it “restored”, I will trade for other projects Harley, other old stuff, motorcycles, ATV’s, whatever just no electronics or crap in the back of your garage (if you don’t want it I most likely don’t either, lol) all serious offers considered, low ballers please don’t bother, you’re only wasting your own time, thanks
Please call with your questions, i don’t have time for an all day back and forth of texting that we can figure out in a 5 minute conversation!! Thanks!!”
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/4778085106.html
UPDATE: Was $10,000. **Status Unknown**
Looks solid. Priced on the high side.
“Up for sale is my 1954 willys truck 4×4 3 speed with overdrive and brand new tires all around including spare. Runs like a champ, clean interior. Straight body. Rare find. Tags up to date. Original flat 6 must sell. $10,000 OBO Any questions call or text me”
Steve’s got these headers and windshield for sale.
1. Fenders – $275 http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/pts/4779461831.html
“‘Advanced Adapters’ chrome fenderwell headers for early CJ to 1971 small block Chevy
NEW in the box
$275 firm, cash only NO TRADES
please no texts and no calls after 8:00pm”
2. Windshield – $250 http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/pts/4779456567.html
“One piece, flat fender Willys windshield with glass in good shape
First $250 takes it, cash only NO TRADES
Please no texts and no calls after 8:00pm”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
It’s very rough.
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A for sale, $400. Has T90 transmission and Dana 18 twin stick t-case, both will shift. Has both axles, but is missing brake drums and wheels so it is not a roller. (we can get it on a trailer using some parts that I will keep). Roll bar is hand made from a GPW, not currently attached. Previous owner put sheet metal over all of the floor pans, not sure of condition underneath, but I assume rust is a-plenty. The frames on these typically rust through on the passenger front from battery acid, this one has a small crack to weld…better than most I have seen (or own). Front bumper is heavy, set up for a winch. I would not pick this as a restoration project, but if you want a flatfender Jeep to have fun in, this is it. Big things that are missing: the title, hubs, wheels, engine, left front leaf spring and windshield frame.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
“Complete willys with original Motor and tranny.
Almost ready for paint. Has some new parts, some parts have been sand blasted and painted.
Has all 5 rims and tires. Running condition. Check out what the body parts are worth alone.
Make me a fair offer, They are not making these any more. Has 24000 miles and a clean title..”
