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“1947 willys in original condition no work being done yet,only local area calls considered.for pics by phone either use e-mail or call direct 717 968 8708 thanks.”
http://york.craigslist.org/cto/3482096501.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
All original? It has an unusual front bumper made partly of ammo boxes.
“trying to sell an old willys jeep,all original runs good needs some tlc.. bfg tires, v8 with four speed tranny. call for more info i dont know much but can find out more.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $825.
Either that custom top is made of lead, or this need new rear springs.
“1960 WILLYS JEEP CJ6 STRAIGHT CHEVY 6 CYL ENGINE, HAS ADAPTERS TO GO FROM CHEVY BELL HOUSING TO 4 SPD JEEP TRANS NEEDS WORK $825.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000. Good price.
(11/03/2012) “1947 Willys with Buick 401 nail head, Ramsy PTO Winch, runs great, but low geared. 4×4 runs great, but needs front axle shaft. Full roll bar. Very good jeep. Just in time for Christmas!”
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” 401 Big Block, updated gears, 3 new mudder tires, runs great!! Photos coming soon. Call or leave message for Darold at 970-523-1046.”
http://westslope.craigslist.org/cto/3481904820.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000
This includes a trailer.
“1949 Willys CJ2A restored and ready to drive. Comes with a military trailer also restored. May consider trade for tractor with equipment of equal value. ”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000.
(11/13/2012) Looks straight and ready for paint. More work to be done.
“Chevy 250 6cyl. All new brakes, wheel cylinders, master cylinder and new lines. All parts need to complete project are included. Service manuals included. Camaro high back bucket seats. New wiring harness. Re-chromed grill and hood pieces ready to go. Custom tow hitch step bumper. White wagon wheels with T/A tires. Running perfect before disassembly. Garage kept since beginning project. Needs to go! Will not respond to email. Call 804-873-2239”
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/3482422929.html
Buz unearthed these two jeep related photos in the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum online collection.
1) Mascot of 4026th Army Signal Photographic Battalion Sits in Jeep
A monkey named “Lady” who was the mascot of the 4026th Army Signal Photographic Battalion, sits in a jeep, somewhere in the Philppines. Donor: John Paxton.
2) Secretary Pace Talks with People in a Jeep
This photo was taken circa 1952. There isn’t a description. It is one of the nicer Military Police Jeeps I’ve seen. The door is particularly unusual.
Written by Carolyn London in 1957, The Adventures of Mr. Jeeponary: The Autobiography of a Jeep Truck is a missionary story for boys and girls. It appears someone released a new version in 2011. Used paper back versions from Alibris and Amazon range in the $10 and under range. The new version is in the $40 range on eBay.
Another version:
Apparently, Toy King Louis Marx not only made toy jeeps, but also owned a jeep he used to cut his lawn. In this unusual home video being auctioned on eBay, it apparently shows him driving a Lefty CJ-2A with some kind of mower or cutter behind it.
“We are proud to offer:
“The Marx of History” a home birthday movie made for toymaker Louis Marx by his family in 1953.
This lot consists of :
One 16mm film on to 2 rolls
Run time: circa one hour
Type: black and white, silent
Recently found in the archives of Academy Award winning producer Jerry Fairbanks one 16mm home movie for the 1953 birthday of Toy King Louis Marx. This black and white silent work print of the Hollywood producer appears to be the only surviving copy of this 1953 film.
The film is in good condition with moderate signs of use.
By all appearance mostly filmed on the grounds of the Scarsdale Estate and Mansion, this film shows the luxurious life style enjoyed by the family of the at the time largest Toymaker in the World.
This film was put together by his family as a birthday gift to Louis Marx on the occasion of his 57 birthday in 1953.”
