Charles discovered this unusual postcard.
The Shed’s Willys Wagon BBQ
This one-of-a-kind smoker and BBQ was built from a 1954 Willys Wagon. It was created as a portable bbq kitchen for a restaurant in Mississippi called the The Shed (actually, two restaurants now) founded by the Orrison family. They chose to use a Willys because, “it’s like the oft repeated mantra of cooking great barbecue: You have to drive it ‘low and slow.'”
Medium.com has a long story about The Shed and their experience at a BBQ competition.
Here are a few photos from medium.com and from USA Today:
Midwest Willys Summer Reunion Aug 22-24, 2014
Next Weekend is the Midwest Willys Summer Reunion in Effingham, Illinois. If you are interested in any eWillys books or t-shirts, Bob Christy will have some for sale at his booth.
“Saturday’s guest speaker will be Mike Picard. Mike is the designer and builder of the amazing Electro-Willys; an all electric powered M38. He is also the host for the Colorado Fall Colors Tour which is an annual event where Willys jeepers from around the country meet for a week of trail riding in the Rocky Mountains. Mike is an active member of the MVPA who helped in the planning of the 2012 ALCAN convoy. The Willys Nelson Band will be there to sing tribute songs to our favorite Willys classics!”
Here’s more information: http://www.midwestwillysreunion.org/sumwwr.htm
Rare Willys Industrial Engine Parts List **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s a rare parts list booklet from Willys Motors. The POWER GIANT branding is new to me.
“Auction is for old heavy equipment parts catalog brochure. 63 pages. Cover has wear and soiling. Has some water marks on bottom edge of cover and first 5 pages from moisture. All other pages are good with no tears and very light soiling.”
June 1946 Country Gentleman Ad
UPDATE: **SOLD** was on eBay.
If you can get your hands on a June 1946 issue Country Gentleman Magazine, you will find this ad. Or, you can just snag this one on eBay. Seller believes this is in fair to good condition, but given the stains it seems poor to me.
Super Jeep Thermos on eBay
If you collect Super Jeep paraphernalia, this might be of interest.
“Great condition with minor surface scratches. It has the Super Jeep wheelie design with “Toughest 4-letter word on wheels” logo.”
Package Delivery Van + 2 Other Jeeps Red Bluff, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: Was $10,000. **SOLD**
Another 1948 Package Delivery Van, except this is the California Body version. Compare it to Jesse’s version.
“Will sell all of my Jeeps for the low price of $10,000 (Firm) which takes into consideration that there are issues, minor to major with all 3. Do Not let this scare you off. This is a screaming Deal for what I have and definitely warrants the expenditure of some time to come and look if you are a serious Jeep buyer! 1. 1947 CJ2 2. 1951 Jeep pickup 3. 1948 Willys Overland Parcel Delivery (PD) Quite Rare! First two run and the PD was driven from San Francisco to Paynes Creek 18 years ago and has not been started since. It has the 4 cylinder flathead engine and the other two are F Heads. The 1947 has an F head that is a transplant out of a 1953 jeep station wagon. I will entertain the idea of parceling them out. I do not answer TEXT messages, If you wish to communicate with me you must respond to the Craig’s List email platform with your phone number and your first name and I will get back to you shortly. I can provide more pictures by request.”
1956 Truck Brockport, PA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,500.
Ready for the road.
“1956 willies truck.
this was a two year project,and everything was either replaced with new parts,or rebuilt with new parts.numbers matching motor,transmissio,front & rear ends.super hurricane straight six.new tires,new paint,new interior.converted to 12 volt system.everything in on and under is like new.runs-drives.true California truck with 53000 true miles.”
1951 CJ-3A North Bend, WA $3200
May be a good price.
“This Jeep has a 225 Buick V6, Muncie 4 speed tranny, full top & doors. May trade for KX450. Call or text anytime.”
1964 CJ-5 San Leandro, CA $3500
Warn OD, PTO Winch and extra wheels. Worth a look.
“This is a nice find, 1964 Willys CJ5 with Warn overdrive, PTO and Ramsey 8,000 lb. winch. This CJ5 also has the working brake power booster. Very good condition and with no cancer. Extras include five extra wheels and excellent tires. Also has rear bumper tow package with rear tire and jerry can carrier. Perfect for ranch, hunting, trails, and/or tow vehicle. No smog required, current registration and pink slip in hand.”




















