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“Have a project or parts CJ2a Jeep. will need frame work, stored inside since 89, good tailgate, hood, winshied frame ect.
several new parts, such as gas tank, fuel pump. comes with title and extra go-devil motor.
1550.00 invested…take $1250.00
Text 317-710-2697”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3466125546.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
(12/04/2012) It doesn’t run.
“it doesn’t run havnt tried to brake it free yet needs a gas tank. has locking hubs and a bill of sale. will trade for guns,dirtbike,motorcycle,fourwheeler, or ???”
I spotted this 1950 picture on the Buckles Blog, a blog that presents circus history from all over the world. I with this picture was bigger. According the blog post, “Here we see a Jeep with a power take-off in the process of raising the sides of each seat wagon. The outer corners were supported with long braces and then the front end of each vehicle would be lowered to form a grand stand.”
This is located in the Netherlands.
“Herewith we offer you a Very Rare and Hard to find, vintage mid to late `60ties produced Chinese Tin Wind-Up Toy Car, which was made after the famous Willys Jeep of WWII. This version depicts an wonderful, bright colored Fire Chief Support car!. Its an odd and very sought after model. The model is Wind Up operated! It has been tested and it works great! Like if it was made yesterday! The driver has a medium soft vinyl head. The Bell at the back really rings when the car moves! A lovely and cute looking collectible! An awesome addition within any Jeep, Tin Toy, Or vintage Chinese Toy collection!. Be keen on this treasure! The model comes in Top Mint Condition! Very clean, bright and shining, as if it was made yesterday! No wear at all!. The bottom is like new too!.”
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This ad appeared in volume 2 No. 13 issue of Montana Sports Outdoors of Missoula, MT. The magazine includes a full page ad for an unusual ‘Jeep’ being endorsed by UNITED CATTLE COMPANY OF BIG SANDY. I can’t imagine this ad ran in too many magazines. The text of the ad notes that the cattle company was purchasing its 18th jeep.
UPDATE: This article is a condensed version of this Scientific American article shown here: http://www.ewillys.com/2020/04/16/january-1942-article-from-scientific-american-meet-the-jeep/
(09/22/2012) This Old Jeep had a digital copy of this magazine article from Reader’s Digest January 1942. That site is now offline. Below is Page 1 of 3 pages.
Randy spotted this rare warn hub box. It needs another hub though. Northstar Willys is auctioning this.
“This auction is for one Warn hub cap with the original case.”
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Here is a set of old catalogs.
“Montgomery Ward Sears JEEP SCOUT JEEPSTERS Parts Catalogs 1967 1968 1971 1972”
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Eric spotted this one. The seller doesn’t want to junk this. There could be a little value in this poor, sad jeep.
“Old Willys Jeep. ROUGH SHAPE. Might be good for parts. Would like to see it used instead of going to the crusher. Any interest call 617-898-7440”
http://catskills.craigslist.org/cto/3406825546.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** was on eBay.
(11/29/2012) Check out the driver’s side entrance. It’s looks to me like this has been trimmed back.
“All steel original body with new correct color Olive Green paint. New upholstery. New gas tank and fuel pump. All original 4 cylinder engine and running gear. 4 wheel drive. Freshly tuned, runs great. Has current title and license. Vin 389560.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500
“What you are looking at is an original 1952 Willys M38 military Jeep. The Jeep has been redone and is in near perfect condition. It is all original with original 24 volt system. No bondo. All metal. Original bows and all. It could use new tires, but they are fine as is. It currently had coop grip spurs on the original Willys rims. Clear title. It is a hop in and go original piece of U.S. history. I am asking 13,500 OBO.
New canvas top
All fresh oils
New front suspension
New rear seat
New paint
New axe
New shovel
New axe and shovel straps
New stencils
New transfer case seal
All new brakes
New glass
New windshield seal
New seat cushions
Rebuilt distributor
New electrical wiring
New clutch
Fresh bed lined floors for long lasting
New battery’s”
The reason for the sale is sad, but it isn’t a great restoration.
“LOOK! 1948 Willys Jeep Mechanicals All Rebuilt! just restored by a Great Restoration Shop In Town for my friend, this was his Dream and his baby, HE DROVE IT ON THE RAMP TRUCK IN AND OUT OF THE GARAGE AND FOR 320 MILES! Unfortunatly he passed on from heart attack! He is survived by his loving wife and two children, 12 & 10 years old!! Please be generous as all the proceeds for the sale will provide for them and thier education! WE MUST SELL THIS FOR THEM!”
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