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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2650.
Though the engine is having some oil pressure issues, the body itself looks like it would make a good restoration project.
“Nice old Jeep. v6 3 speed, nice tires and wheels,hard-top runs but shows no oil pressure. Nice old rust free CJ5.”
It runs.
“For sale is a 1948 Willys CJ 2A NO TITLE this is a project engine runs with 50 pounds of oil pressure on the dash gauge. Transmission shifter will not move out of neutral. Transfer case shifts from Hi/Low and in and out of 4×4.”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4273284671.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
(06/05/2013) I’ve never seen another jeep truck quite like it! Possible CJ-2L?
“Vehicle has been customized, lengthend and widened by adding Jeep Pick-up running gear and fenders.
has original 4 cylinder engine, and running gear. It is in good running condition. Owners manual included. More photos available”
Assembly required.
“For sale is a ’47 cj2a for sale. It is a rolling chassis and includes new parts such as: body tub,fenders ,hood, grill, gas tank, painless wiring harness, seats, 12 volt conversion kit, brakes, brake lines, exhaust system, choke and speedo cable, professionaly rebuilt 134ci motor and tranny/trnsfercase, steering wheel, lock-right rear locker with new ring and pinion (5.38), axle seals and bearings, leaf springs, shackles and u-bolts, front bumper, clutch assembly, motor and trnsmission mounts, etc… It has been garage kept and needs a new home for finishing. Ask for Brian.”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4273958684.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
“1948 CJ2A Willys jeep. Starts and runs great. Perfect for hunting lease or restoration project. Front winch.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500
(12/15/2013) Seller does not have a title, but has a replacement title form.
“While driving down a street, we spotted an old dusty willy’s jeep. It belonged to a widow’s husband and was sitting for many years collecting dust near the back of her house. We were told that the jeep was running until he passed and it sat since 2010. It is in good shape for being a 67 year old jeep! It has a 327 with aluminum intake and camel bump heads, automatic transmission, a removable tow bar, a front windshield that smoothly tilts, and locking hubs. There is a rack to hold two Jerry cans. The body and the floors are surprisingly solid and there is only a small amount of rust on the driver’s side, which is an easy repair. There is a removable tow b
We were given a signed DMV Title Replacement form, so one just has to go to AAA or the DMV to get a new title.
Sold as is. Call (310) 309-1294 to make an appointment to see the jeep or if you have any questions.”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/4273619221.html
I had no idea there were this many Pepsi Surreys produced. I can’t believe someone didn’t get this photo in color. Eighteen of these were sent to Tulsa. I can’t imagine there aren’t a few stragglers still in the area. This photo is from the March 1960 issue of Jeeps News.
Published at the Jurgen Chronicles: http://misterjurgen.blogspot.com/2012/09/lubbocks-silent-wings-museum.html
Dallas Durham recently visited the Silent Wings Glider Museum in Lubbock, TX, and photographed some of the toy jeeps. After searching the internet, I learned that Silent Wings is the official museum of the National World War II Glider Pilots Association. It looks like an interesting place, so when we go through Texas (maybe after the FC-Roundup), we’ll definitely stop there.
Here are a few links related to Silent Wings.
http://www.pointvista.com/WW2GliderPilots/index.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Wings_Museum
http://silentwingsmuseum.org/museum/
They have at least one jeep. I’ve seen a photo of the jeep inside the glider and outside, so I can’t guarantee how it is currently presented. Here are photos published on the Jurgen Chronicles of it outside the glider:
Here are Dallas’ photos of the toys:
This photo was published in the December 1978 issue of the Silent Wings Newsletter. Santa was exiting a Waco CG13. Read more here and look for December 2013.
Marc forwarded this photo. When I first saw it, I thought these guys were doing a German salute. The jeep has an unusual paint job. Is it something specific?
” This is an original press photo. Those calling upon Mayor William O’Dwyer to join are Betty Plunkitt, Jim O’Conner, Nicholas Lanese, Milton Epstein, William H. Barker, & Al Brief.Photo measures 8.25 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 8-26-1947″
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