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I just missed out on these postcards. There were no other bidders when I made a high bid of $31, but apparently someone came in at the last second with a higher bid. Well, they can have them for that price (besides, I already have the “Snug and Warm” card).
Still, these cards are pretty interesting. I would guess based on the Worman hardtops and CJ-2A styling that they are likely from the late 1940s.
UPDATE: I finally found an original of this brochure by Laurel Worman, Inc. I was surprised to see it printed as late as October of 1953. It is an 8.5 x 11 inch brochure that folds out to 17 x 11 inches.
Its primary purpose was likely to promote the new Worman hardtop for the CJ-3B. I’m not sure how many of that style of tops sold, but I sure haven’t seen many. Instead, I’ve always wondered if the design was sold or made for Sears, which promoted a similar “Deluxe top”. Interestingly, this was more than just a top. The brochure highlights that the top was the result of Worman’s 5-year attempt to turn the CJ-3A into a station wagon type vehicle. Given Worman faded quickly after this brochure was made, it seems the company’s goal wasn’t met.
Ed shared the news that there will be some pedal jeeps auctioned by Mecum this September. They are a part of the ELMER’S AUTO & TOY MUSEUM COLLECTION 2022 auction September 14-17 in Fountain City, Wisconsin. I’ve never been, but the pics make it looks like an interesting place. Unfortunately, 2022 is the last year for the museum. Learn more about the museum here.
The past month has kept me busy not with jeeps, but with the “bunk house”. To be fair, our triple digit days made it a bit too hot to be toiling away on a jeep.
After taking over the job of painting the bunk house, I elected to complete a variety of other changes, such as completely rebuilding the deck (mostly using leftover materials), regrading the area under and behind the deck, installing a better drain system for the gutter, and more. There’s still work to be completed, such as building the steps up to the decking, installing a deck-skirt, adding landscaping, pouring a walkway to the shop, and more. But, we’ve made significant progress to date.
We even had our first guests from eWillys. Jack and Lori spent the night on their way to picking up that real nice CJ-3A I listed a couple weeks ago in Zillah. I hadn’t seen Jack since our visit with him in Boise in 2013, so it was great to get caught up. They invited us to stay with them on the east side of Idaho and they will take us up into the mountains jeeping there. We hope to get over there soon!
Below is a before and a to-date photo.
This article appeared in the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot newspaper on August 08, 1949. The newspaper titled the photo caption “Morality Jeep”, though it’s not clear that the police department ever revered to it as such. It seems a mischaracterization of a patrolman who used a CJ-3A to patrol the beach.
Here’s a different kind of Willys-themed bench.
https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/for/d/omak-willys-jeep-tailgate-bench/7506415863.html
“Custom Willys Tailgate Art Bench… created from recycled, reclaimed and salvaged materials. Was an order for a business that fell through… asking $1600 for this piece of functional art. If you like this sort of artwork please feel free to check out my Facebook page * Salvage Artistry * https://www.facebook.com/upcyclejunkyard/”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,000.
(06/22/2022) Looks like a solid build.
https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/kalispell-1954-willy-jeep/7512462882.html
“1954 CJ3B Hi Hood 327 v8
3-Speed with two speed overdrive plus high/low range power steering.”
Appears worth a look.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/warden-1945-willys-mb/7515655344.html
“1945 Willys MB for sale. 30, 000 original miles. Came from California. Was never overseas. It runs very well. Has been converted to 12 volt. Also has had a tailgate installed. I have the combat wheels for it, but they are not on it. I will let it go for $15,000. Don’t bother emailing with lower “offers.” Email me your phone number and I will call you.”
UPDATE: Steve tells me this is the former Pittle Power jeep. I last rode in it about 1981.
Lots of updates to this CJ-3A. It has some rare turbine rims (aka Western Cyclone rims I believe).
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/monroe-1953-willys-cj3a/7516933503.html
“Selling my nicely built Willy’s Jeep. Chevy 383 motor, 350 auto, high pinion Dana 44 rear with a power lock, Dana 30 front with a Detroit, 4 wheel disc brakes, postal frame, full cage, new 35” tires, vintage turbine wheels, 8274 winch, York compressor and so on.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,500.
(07/12/2022) This flattie has a variety of updates, along with a Bobcat hood.
“Buick 231 V6, t-150 3 speed trans. Call or text for more info”
Runs and drives. The body has been patched/modified some.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/coeur-alene-1947-willy-jeep-runs-and/7517517816.html
“1947 willy jeep runs and drives 2500 or best offer I have the title to it to text me for more details”
This appears to have a replacement body and grille (or M-38 grille) at the very least. Note the lack of a parking brake spot on the dash; instead, the parking break handle sits below the dash.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/776542000020171
“Original engine. New fuel pump, plugs, wires,cap and rotor. New disk brakes on front, new drum brakes on rear. Runs and drives great. 4wheel drive works great. No rust, body in great shape. Soft top. Serious inquiries only.”
