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1942 GPW San Jose, CA $5200

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $5200.

(07/21/2012) I believe this was for sale in 2008.  It appears solid.

“1942 Ford GPW (Jeep) for sale . Partial restore.
Body clean, needs a little work,
glass is good,
seats restored,
engine purr’s like a kitten.
transmission is good (a bit of whirl in the drive line)
New rubber on original rims.
Electrical is good. Dash is in good shape with S/N seal.

Jeep also comes with a winch if needed (not installed, not original), tow bars. Overall the jeep is clean and runs well. Mechanically it will not need a much work. Jeep runs great. Is a great restoration project that should be relatively easy. Gets a lot of thumbs up going down the road.

Any questions, just ask.

Located in San Jose California
Asking $5200k”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/3232964478.html

 

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Wallpaper from 1945 Includes a Jeep

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Vic surprised me with an unusual story today.

He writes, “We have an historic home (1827) where there was a fire in 1945. Following that event the home underwent some serious refurbishing. Fast forward to 2011 and my wife decided to strip the wallpaper from our bedroom – four layers as it turned out. The final layer was a blue-gray with a patriotic theme – the Statue of Liberty with a B-24 flying past and a battleship. The best part is the Jeep with a field piece.”

Due to his wife’s heroic efforts, several pieces of wallpaper showing the jeep were saved, a couple of which Vic said he will send my direction (thanks!). He included this image of jeep and artillery.

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Two Special Women in Hawaii with Special Skills

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From the Hawaii War Records Depository, the two women shown below in this Ford GPW were the only women authorized in Hawaii to drive jeeps as of November 1942.  According to the caption that accompanies the photograph, “Meet the jeep girls–Lorraine O’Brien and Nina Smith! These women drivers are the only two who have been authorized by the army automotive office to operate jeeps and armored half tracks and to convoy any type of army vehicle in Hawaii. Lorraine, an island girl, and “Smitty,” from Houston, Tex. . . . By Betty MacDonald.”  The photo was taken November 3, 1942.

Click here to view the high resolution image:  http://libweb.hawaii.edu/digicoll/hwrd/hwrd_gifs/494f.gif

You can view more information about this photo by going to the Hawaii War Records Depository and scrolling down until you see the picture above.

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More Border Patrol Jeep Images in a Mechanix Magazine Article

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These photographs of Border Jeeps come from a Septmeber 1949 article in Mechanix Magazine.  You can read the entire article here.

In this picture you can clearly see this is a CJ-2A.  It didn’t take  them long to customize the bumper.

The first image below appears to show a MB.    I’m a little surprised it doesn’t have a top for shade like the other border jeeps I’ve seen.  The second picture is likely a CJ-2A based on the bas tank inlet.

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1950 Jeepster Brochure on eBay

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This looks in very good shape.

” THIS IS AN UNCIRCULATED, EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL 1950 WILLYS JEEPSTER MAILER BROCHURE. NEVER STAMPED, WRITTEN ON OR MAILED. SIZE IS 8 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ AND UNFOLDS TO 16 1/2″ X 22″. CODE VJ73M1 AND DATED 3/50.”

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Ford GP Grille Poughkeepsie, NY eBay

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Here’s a rare grille.

“From a recent find of parts hidden away many years, This is a used and abused original front grille from a Ford GP as pictured. It’s used, it’s been repainted many times. His minor dings, see photos, will clean up for a beautiful front grille.”

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1953 CJ-3B Oceanside, CA $3000

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This needs the clutch replaced.  The seller mentions it has an ‘aluminum’ buick V-6; however, I suspect the seller has confused that with the aluminum V-8. The engine is most likely cast iron if it is a V-6.  This may be a good price.

“1953 jeep willys, army green with rebuilt Buick v6 aluminum engine, only 38,000 miles. New muncie 4 speed transmission with high low overdrive. 4×4. Canvas top with bucket seats and old school cb radio. This things awesome, its lifted, it has a working winch on the front bumper, like new tires. Only issue is it needs the clutch replaced. If you’re good with cars the price I’m asking is a steal. Parts are inexpensive, all gm, and easy to come by. If you have it done professionally however you’re looking at about $1200, I have the quote on hand. All told you’d be spending around $4200 if you go that route, and $3800 tops if you can do it yourself. I’m in the military and I just don’t have the time or resources to get this fixed. It’s worth $5500 with everything working right, so I could easily ask for $4000, but Im dropping it to $3000 just for the inconvenience of it. Please call or text if interested, I’m horrible about checking email. Thanks for your time. My name’s Jared by the way. (317) 371-3709

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/3237128044.html

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1941 GPW Elizabeth, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500

This doesn’t run.

“1941 Military Jeep used in North Africa by the US Army. 4 cylinder, manual transmission, 4×4. Suitable for restoration. not in running condition. Arizona title.”

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