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CJ-2A Body Seattle, Wa $700

May 5, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Is that some kind of seat mod in the center of the body?

“so a compleat 1946 willy body it has tail gate fenders hood and screen perfect candidate for a killer crawler , i can deliver local for some gas i dont have internet so call s only please.
20six 2six1 46eight 3
Paul”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2365199297.html

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The seller is also selling this rolling chassis.

“i have a 1946 willys jeep roller it has dana 30s weller 8 spoke steel wheels it has a tow a frame so easy to get home LOL.
my # is 206 two6 1 4si x 8three i dont have a internet connection, so emails are pointless.
i will remove the post when sold .
i have the willys body for sale in another sales thread . sorry about the bad pics the chassis is in pretty good condition and there is no rot i will try to get some better pics posted by sat.
I have the title and its clean the willys was bought from a estate auction of somebody passed i have both front and rear WA tags and the docs for the sale”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2365189407.html

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Glenn Miller’s Jeep Band

May 4, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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According to the University of Colorado, in 1943 Glenn Miller was asked to “organize a group of outstanding AAF bands to boost morale.  Each would contain musicians especially selected from the draft.  Each would be trained to play both inspiring marching music and outstanding dance band music.  He envisioned himself as a morale and band builder.  While working to achieve his objectives, Miller encountered frustrating opposition from some officers within the military bureaucracy.  He did, however, have powerful allies in Washington, who helped him to circumvent red tape.”

Called the “Band of the Training Command of the Army Air Forces under the direction of Capt. Glenn Miller” and stationed at New Haven, Ct, Miller continued to run into some problems. “A famous, if exaggerated, story soon circulated wherein a military official scolded Miller for ruining traditional Army marching music, saying that Sousa marches were as perfectly fine in 1943 as they had been in 1917, to wit Miller reportedly replied, “Tell me, Major, are we still flying the same airplanes that we did in 1917?”

Despite continued flack from those who disagreed with Miller’s plans, Miller continued to make changes. A newsreel eventually captured a practice session. “The newsreel showed off what was called the ‘jeep band’.   That is, the marching band’s big drum sets and drummers that were carried aboard jeeps and driven alongside the musicians as they marched on the Green or at the Yale Bowl.  The AAF apparently thought Miller was doing the right thing because he simply kept on doing it, much to the delight of the young people in the services who were marching and listening to Miller’s “updated military music”.

This image comes from the University of Colorado Music Department.  I searched for other images on the net, but didn’t have any luck.

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The Wonderful Life of Wilbur the Jeep by Wilbur Schram

May 4, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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You might have seen one or another of these images illustrated by Normal Rockwell, but did you know there’s a story as well?  Published in the January 29th, 1944, edition of the Saturday Evening Post, the story was written by Wilbur Schram, who went on to be called the “father of communication studies” in the United States. The story appears to be a fun, fictional tale of a jeep named Wilbur and his exploits.  Unfortunately, I could not find any copy of the full text anywhere on the net.

Here is the best snapshot I found on Flickr about the article.

Here are closeups also found on Flickr

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Bobcat Fiberglass Body and Front Clip Vancouver, Wa **SOLD**

May 4, 2011 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.

Here’s a good price on a complete body kit, even if it does need some repairs.  I don’t think the Bobcat bodies are as old as 1958, though I don’t know the initial date of production.  I don’t recognize the style of taillights.

“Old Willys fiberglass body, hood, fenders, and grill can be yours right now!  Approx 1958 is the model year.  This is a “bobcat” fiberglass set, needs just a little work. This project can be yours for 300 or best offer!”

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1942/43 GPW De Soto, MO **SOLD**

May 4, 2011 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.

The seller indicates this is in bad shape and it sure looks that way.  The seller says no phone calls unless serious, but doesn’t list a phone number.

“I have a Ford GPW project jeep for sale, I am trying to decide whether or not I want to keep it for a future project or just sell it now. This is not a fire sale, but if someone wants the stuff they can buy it, but I am not giving it away.

I have the entire jeep, 1942 # GPW 46940, it is in fairly bad shape, but could be restored. No hood, and the grill has been cut on and will need replaced, the dash has been cut, and someone cut a tailgate in it. Red in color now. No side handles. Windshield frame is good, inner windshield frame needs repaired or replaced. Has good WWII Trico vacuum wiper motors that are still attached. No seat frames. No combat rims, no top bow brackets, etc. Front frame horns need replaced as a custom bumper has been welded on, rear bumper is also custom.

Floor pans in front are not too bad, rear has holes, half of the hat channels are surprisingly good. Rear storage boxes have small holes in them.

NO TITLE or Data Plates.

I also have a WWII Ford GPW Jeep Engine for sale. It is GPW 114579, It does not have a GPW cylinder head, but instead comes with an early Willys unit with no “Jeep” or “Willys” cast into it. The piston, rods, and crank are still in it. Had been bored .030 over and .010 under on the crank, and will need to be bored again or probably sleeved due to rust on the cylinder walls. No obvious cracks anywhere, the area under the distributor looks good.

The engine is just a short-block, no intake, exhaust, or any accessories, just the block, crank, rods and pistons, timing chain and cover, and camshaft.

I also have a GPW marked T-84 trans that will need rebuilt, and a GPW marked transfer case with correct parking brake mechanism for sale as well. I will take $500 for the pair of them.

I will take $700 for the jeep.
$500 for the engine
$500 trans and transfer case

If you want the whole thing, engine, transmission, transfer case, and the jeep, I will sell it all for $1200.”

 

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1947 CJ-2A Jefferson, Ga **SOLD**

May 4, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $1500.

It runs, but the body looks rough.

“1947 jeep willy runs good needs battery and tires asking 1500.00obo will consider trade”

 

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1947 CJ-2A Green Bay, Wi $4750

May 4, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This has a variety of mods.

“fiberglass body, nice healthy 302 engine w/ headers, automatic, 2 smaller back seats
carter electric fuel pump, holley fuel regulator, new off road tires. Great toy to have
up north by the cabin or just to play around in the mud. There’s over 8 thousand
invested in this thing, not counting the hours of work. I’m selling this Jeep for a
very good friend of mine, so you will have to call Jerry for detail info. Price is 4,750
or best offer. “cash only”, spammers can save your time, no checks
920-373-8766 Jerry for more info
920-626-1266 Jesse for location
Partial trades are welcome, 4×4 ford trucks, toyota trucks, ect. Must run & drive,
also some old cars”

http://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/2361881129.html

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1946 CJ-2A Paradise, Ca **SOLD**

May 4, 2011 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $1800.  **SOLD**

“1946 Willys CJ2A, 4-cylinder, 3-speed, 12-vo;t conversion, disc brakes in front, soft top, nice CD, 32 X 11.5 tires are near new, no tub or floorboard rust, clean title. .”

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