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This article that Bill spotted mentions a trench art exhibit at the National WWII Museum, a place I still want to visit. I wouldn’t be surprised it there’s a few trench art jeeps there, too.
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/article_6542294e-1592-11ec-b22f-479c562f0e04.html
Here’s one example of a trench art SEEP at the exhibit:
From this site: https://www.historynet.com/what-is-trench-art.htm
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
Seems worth a look.
“1948 Willy’s CJ2A- 231 Buick V6,3spd w/Warn OD,5.38 gears,recent tune,fluids changed,new alternator,seats,gas tank. Runs,drives and stops. Not a mint one owner but cool old Willy’s to have fun with.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Bill spotted this nice looking Converto Airborne Dump Trailer.
“You are bidding only on a fully restored, WWII Air Transportable, Dump Trailer, manufactured by Converto. Believed to be a 1944. This trailer was often transported to remote areas and used in construction projects. It was typically towed with a jeep as both could be transported inside a WWII C-47 Cargo Plane. The trailer was originally purchased from the estate of a WWII member of the 20th Air Force, and marked in his honor upon restoration. No Title. Sold with a bill of sale only. ”
This has a rare Boston hardtop.
https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/greenville-1948-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7426813224.html
“48 Willys CJ-2A with a title in my name.
Rough shape but all there except interior.
All drivetrain is there. The engine is newer not the original flat head. Has an over head valve engine that I’m pretty sure is bad. Does have a rare hardtop with one door that’s in bad shape but probably fixable.
I’ve owned the jeep for years and realized I’m not going to have time to do anything with it.
Looking for $1000 will negotiate in person if you’re interested.
Feel free to call or text me with any questions.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(12/21/2021) Martin’s got this CJ-3B with a plow, OD, and Kelly hardtop for sale.
“Selling my willys Jeep with hydraulic snow plow and warn overdrive. Runs, drives and stops. Has doors for hardtop. Could use some tranny work. No trades. Will consider reasonable offer. Call for details.”
This could have a Bobcat shell body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/223529036307712
“SD 7AL-2 with two step full wiring/gauges/switch panel. Dana 60 rear end/, 6:17 gears/with spool. 2WD. Full float leaf spring suspension with ladder bars. Reverse shackle with straight axle front end. TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELIE BARS NOT INCLUDED ($3k price drop). 12 point cage, five point harnesses, suspension race seats mounted on cage, Seat covers in excellent condition. Halon full suppression (extinguisher) system. No motor. Set up for SBC on alcohol or gas, plus power glide or TH 400. WILLING TO PART… OBO”
The price appears to be for both. No pics provided.
https://staugustine.craigslist.org/cto/d/palm-coast-flat-fender-jeeps-for-sale/7423123886.html
“A 1948 and a 1950 CJ3A for sale ! These are both project vehicles in rough shape no title the 1948 has a straight six engine 1950 no engine no transmission ! Call for details”
This has an unusual crane.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/995958617928499
“Absolutely amazing piece of americana. This flatbed FC 150 cab over jeep is nothing short than amazing. Four-wheel-drive (4×4) can handle anything that you put in front of it. It even has a keg which is used as a gas tank. It has its own crane and a PTO as well. Heater works perfect. Everything works! Open to trade”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/04/2022) Listed as a 1946, this looks to be an MB with some civilian parts. The PTO appears added in the back.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2186963844815922
“$5,500 Obo. I have a 1946 willys jeep for sale, great condition. Freshly rebuilt F134 engine with about 30 miles on it after the rebuild. New brakes all around with disc brakes added up front. Brand new 9,000lbs winch on the front for those sticky situations while out wheeling. Jeep has a brand new clutch and a 4 speed transmission, tires are also in excellent condition. Has a well built rollbar and top, and has been rhino lined inside and out for ease of cleaning. This jeep would make the perfect hunting rig or just an all around fun little trail ride. Possible trade for dump trailer”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/10/2021) This looks like an old PNW race rig.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2864143837230886
“Mug bogg dragger has ford 9 rear end Danna 44 front built 350 with hurst shifter just needs back yoke on rear end and gas. Looking to trade for a 4by4 truck or cash”
Today we received our first “big” snow. Anything over a few inches is a big snow for us. So, I’ll be shoveling and using the tractor to clear some area. Thankfully, this stuff should melt pretty quickly over the next few days.
Anyone plow with a quad or ATV/UTV? Is that heavy enough to do a decent plow job? Most of my plowing is pavement (about a half acre worth). We could use a small little runabout vehicle for the property anyway.
Maury shared a pic of four of his lighters. I don’t know the exact dates, but made my best guess as to the order they might have been manufactured. Maybe someone else has a better guess?
My guesses:
1) The Willys Motors is likely the earliest, possibly not long after the merger with Kaiser. It didn’t take long after the merger for “Willys” to take a back seat to ‘Jeep’, so my guess is 1953/1954.
2) The 4 Wheel Drive one is my guess for second, maybe 1954-56. Kaiser was ramping up the advertising and “4 Wheel Drive” was definitely a prominent element of that.
3) The yellow-blue logo is from 1957ish. That logo appeared on a number of brochures of that era, including this one from 1957.
4) I can’t tell if the red ‘Jeep’ light is plastic/glass or a combination, but I will guess that one is the newest one? It kind of feels like late 1950s or early 1960s to me.