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These images of maneuvers out of Fort Riley, Kansas, are some of the most calvary-like jeep pics I think I’ve seen. I suppose the older army cavalry hats contribute to that, too. These are all shot by photographer Jack Delano and hosted at the Library of Congress.
I seem to have the wrong LOC links, so I’ll have to grab them tomorrow and add them.
This looks well modified for the trails.
“1956 Willy’s Must Sell, Great little Jeep will go places that i do not care too…Street or off road ready as is. Only selling due to a bad left leg injury no more stick shift for me..Possible trade for ???????? Let me know what u got. Looking for a cr250r as a possible trade 2007 or newer. $4,250 obo. 283 Chevy V8. Power Steering. 4:88 Posi front and rear. Dana front w/disc. brakes. Warn overdrive. 4 speed w/granny low. Floating rear axles w/locking hubs. Tow bar. Warn winch. Rancho suspension w/ double front shocks. Radio/cd player. Full sw gauges. Two gas tanks w/elect switch over”
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/1587746624.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was for trade.
It’s supposed to be in great shape, but it’s hard to tell this from the pics.
“sweet project jeep in grate condition 3-speed trans with 2 speed transfur case 226 straight 6. The truck has no title but not hard to get not on dmv book hasent been registered since 1990.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
This CJ looks very nice and appears very complete. I’m negotiating a special project and will snap this one up if everything works out soon.
“Willys 1946 CJ2A with Buick 231 V6, Dual Exhaust, Dana 44 Posi rear, Dana Posi front, Warn winch, dual batteries, power steering, power brakes, lifted about 4 inches, offset wheels, 32 inch tires, (will handle 33’s) Rear tire/can rack, Bikini Top and soft top with other extras included. THIS RIG RUNS GREAT!! $4,500.00 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000
Here’s a good looking CJ-3B.
“1962 WILLYS CJ3B JEEP,350,300 TRAN. ONLY 10,000MILES ON BOTH, AUTO WITH HURST SHIFTER, DANA 44 FRONT AND REAR ARB IN FRONT AXEL DETROIT LOCKER IN REAR, 4.11 GEARS, DISC BRAKES ON FRONT 11IN BRAKES ON REAR,DUAL GAS TANKS, NEW WINSHIELD WHIPPER MOTORS, DUAL HEATERS, LITFED WITH 33IN 9/50 TIRES,BODY IS IN GREAT SHAPE ITS NEVER BEEN WHEELING JUST NEVER HAD A CHANCE AFTER BUILDING IT, HAVE A WARN OVERDRIVE FOR IT, FULL ROLLCAGE, THIS IS A GREAT JEEP. WOULD REALLY LIKE THE MONEY BUT WILL CONSIDER TRADE.”
It’s missing a bumper and needs a new starter.
“1951 willys overland 2wd stock 134 flathead was running but needs a starter now 765-749-7942”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1586798877.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“This is a 1951 Willys UT Jeep. The body is complete and in good condition. The floor pans on the inside have rust. All of the gauges work. The engine is a L Head 4 cy. Transmission is a 3sp with hi/low transfer case 4wd. This jeep runs and drives great. I have owned this jeep for about 5 years. During that time I have had several people wanting to buy it. I purchased it with the intention of restoring it. Realizing that I just don’t have the time, I’ve decided to sell it. Also the title is free and clear.”
(08/24/09)It’s bit rough.
“1954 Willys Jeep CJ 3B, Runs and drives, Pretty much all stock, their are some add on’s, Has the factory seats and some extra parts, Original floor boards in good shape, This would make an excellent restoration CJ 3B, Asking $2150.00 OBO, If interested please call shawn at 503-8693495.”
Stephen spotted this unusual ebay Item. I could only find one reference to “The Story of the Magnet and the Tunnel” and rather than it being related to Willys Overland or Willys Motors, it was related to an advertising push to spur the sale and promotion of Lee Hats. The timing of this push was the early 50s and, in the case of the tie-in with the Drew Pearson Show, it was sometime around 1952-1953.
So, how this strategy for Lee hats resulted in the tie-in with Willys is still a bit of a mystery to me. One interesting note is that the image at the bottom of this post is labeled ‘Willys Motors’ and has a rather CJ-5ish/CJ-3bish look to it. The entity ‘Willys Motors’ was the name given to Willys Overland following the April 1953 purchase of W/O by Kaiser/Frazer Industries, so I would assume the brochure was created after that.
According to the brochure’s seller, “We are offering a very unusual and scarce book. It’s about sales figures and advertising. It was apparently sent to the dealers by Cruse W. Moss V.P. in charge of sales, that’s what it shows on the last page. Nine pages of print on both sides.Our photos show the condition of the item up for bid.”
Born in Normandy (near Saint-Lo), France, Eric says he always wanted to have a Jeep. While serving in the French Marines, he got the opportunity to drive Jeeps — In Africa and other places — which only only served to worsen his desire for a Jeep (yes, became a victim of the ‘Willys Sickness’).
Finally, in 1997, he found a 1942 GPW in the town of Carentan that needed restoration. If Eric is like the rest of us, he probably felt it would only take a year or two to restore it (I don’t have any pre-restoration pics); instead, the restoration took 7 years. However, the results speak for themselves — it’s a beautiful Jeep he named the Belly Flopper and in which he travels the countryside whenever he gets the chance.
While Eric’s family still lives in the Normandy area, Eric has moved to the central area of France, which is a bit cooler, especially in the winter. The reason Eric and I exchanged emails initially was because he was searching for a heater. I gave him some links on some newer heater options, but had no luck with any early heaters. If you know of any for sale, he still might be interested in purchase them. Just add a comment below and I’ll contact you.
Thanks for sharing Eric!
