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UPDATE: Oops, Roberto correctly points out that this is a Delahaye and not a Hotchkiss. I was wondering about the fenders not looking correct for a Hotchkiss.
The caption of the picture, if I’m translating this correctly, means “The editor of Paris Match is perched on the famous weekly publication’s jeep for the Tour de France in 1953. This is a French Hotchkiss jeep. You can learn more about the Hotchkiss at Andy’s Military Jeep Site or in French here.
I’m thinking this is 4wD Traveller. Here’s the Traveller brochure for comparison (or view below in next post).
“”Rare” 1964 Willys Wagon Sedan Delivery
Factory 230 Tornado Straight 6 cyl , 3 Speed Manual Trans, w/Power Take Off
New Fuel Tank, Electrical Fuel Pump, Fuel Line, Brake Master Cylinder, Brake Switch,
LED Tail Lights, Back UpLights, 12v Altenator, Rebuilt Holley Carburator, Points , Condenser,
Plugs, Plug Wires, etc..
Power Take Off Ramsie Wench , Factory Off Road Lights, Chrome Trim, Warn Hubs
Factory Bench Seat with Decent Tan/Brown Cover
The front floor was replaced by previous owner , is solid and good, along with an over head consul which I repaired ,
it holds a Stereo and a CB Radio.Back cleaned up nice and the wood looks great.New wood door panels and rear panels.
New Split front windshield and seal. New Passenger window glass .New door/window felt.
The Wagon was in ruff shape but for a 48 year old Willys it cleaned up pretty Nice, but know that there are dings , etc.. It still needs to be dialed in.
I have a 230 Tornado Engine Manual and Folder full of recipts and few extra parts.”
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Dan forwarded be this Traveller information, which has proved helpful for me. Dan also took some a picture of Paul Berry’s 2WD Traveller, which you can see here (you can see all the pictures here, but you’ll need to scroll 2/3s of the way down the page).
UPDATE: This is back on eBay
(01/16/2011) “This is a 1956 Willy’s Dispatcher (DJ-3A) It has been completely restored from the frame up. It is a 4-cyl, 2-wheel drive, 3-speed on column and has 6 volt electrical system. Frame, wheels, rear, front I beam, cross members, bumpers, and most brackets are powder coated. Engine and trans were rebuilt. Has new wiring harness, seats, steering wheel, carpet, door glass. Almost every part was serviced or replaced. All exterior bolts are stainless steel. The only thing that is not working at the present time is the sending unit in gas tank. It is new but when I drained the gas tank to fix a fuel leak, the sending unit stuck on empty. I also removed the horn to paint and powder coat. There was so much work done it was too much to list, please feel free to ask questions. Original mileage is 8287; roughly 300 miles of this is since restore was completed. This vehicle is not inspected due to being registered in PA as a classic vehicle…it is not required.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
Here’s a good looking CJ-3B.
“THIS 1954 WILLYS CJ3B (HIGH HOOD) WAS FRAME OFF RESTORED ABOUT 7 YEARS AGO AND DRIVEN VERY LITTLE SINCE. IT WAS PURCHASED FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNERS SON, AFTER HIS DAD PASSED. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN ARIZONA, ON A RANCH, EXCEPT FOR THE LAST 6 YEARS. THE ORIGINAL OWNERS SON HAD THE JEEP RESTORED AFTER HIS DAD PASSED. THE SON HAD TO SELL THE RANCH ALONG WITH SOME OTHER THINGS, INCLUDING THIS WILLYS. IT IS AN EXTREMELY SOLID HIGH HOOD AND WAS KEPT COMPLETELY STOCK, RIGHT DOWN TO THE 4 CYLINDER ENGINE AND THE 3 SPEED TRANSMISSION. IT WAS PAINTED ISLAND GREEN, WICH WAS A FACTORY COLOR IN 1954. IT HAS THE SO CALLED “ZIPPER TIRES” MOUNTED ON STOCK STEEL WHEELS, INCLUDING THE SPARE. THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION WERE ALSO GONE THROUGH AT THE TIME OF THE RESTORATION. ALSO COMES WITH A VERY NICE BLACK SOFT TOP AND DOORS. THIS JEEP RUNS EXCELLENT AND IS A BLAST TO DRIVE!! IT IS A VERY NICE EXAMPLE OF A WILLYS CJ3B AND ANYONE WOULD BE PROUD TO OWN IT.”
This brochure has room for both the Hyrdo-Blade and Hydro-Scoop attachments. It’s unclear to me just how many were used on the back of a jeep though.
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This might be worth a look.
“I have a 1946 Willys jeep that I disassembled years ago and started to restore. This is pretty much a complete jeep, including seats, fenders,grill, windshield, as well as some extra parts (tire chains, etc). The price includes over $600 worth of new parts I had planned to use (new brake master cylinder, new gas tank, new wiper motor, new front bumper, and several other parts). Call me at 715-281-2434 if you would like more information.
http://wausau.craigslist.org/cto/3208633231.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900.
Here’s a nice CJ-2A with a rear PTO.
“Excellent condition, power takeoff, runs GREAT!!! Rare find! Thanks for looking!”
UPDATE: Was $1200. **SOLD**
This may go quickly.
“Comes with many parts, power take off with drum pulley, aluminum hard top with 2 sets of doors and original folding windshield, no glass, flat head engine smokes, needs rings”
This has some black paint on the hood. Not sure what that’s about.
“1952 Willy’s Jeep CJ3a, just over 30,000 miles. Excellent condition. Asking $8500. OBO will consider partial trade.”
http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/3207180121.html
Lots of time and money in this crawler.
“1953 Willys Jeep, rock crawler and street legal, corvette 327 fuel injected motor; automatic chevrolet transmission, 3/4 ton chevrolet running gear, 37″ tires, bead lockers and wheels, chromali axles, front and rear lockers, winch front and rear, 4-wheel disc brakes, gas shocks, 4-link front and rear, aluminum fuel cell, 4 point harness, crush proof rear taillights, cowl induction hood, $16,000 OBO, will consider partial trade, located in Montgomery AL, (334) 300-0751”
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This might be worth a look.
“This was a project, totally rebuilt by my husband. Sadly he doesnt drive it anymore and it really deserves more dignity than sitting in the driveway. It will run, needs one part replaced (I believe an oil filter but my husband can give you ALL specs on this gem). All work done by my husband, who is a mechanic by trade.
If interested in more information about the jeep, respond to this post and he will get back with you. This jeep is located in Alexandria, Va.”
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/3207407014.html
