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Blaine shared this photo that includes this toy jeep. It was included in a thread on pedal cars, but I can’t tell if this is pedal or foot driven. There is no date on the photo.
https://www.autopuzzles.com/forum/featured-imagery/vintage-pedal-cars-your-posts-are-wanted!/
Adam spotted this unusual Topeka Highway Mower. I’m now sure if there are any Willys parts on this model.
https://appleton.craigslist.org/grd/d/hortonville-topeka-highway-mower-rare/7416846939.html
“I had this running a few years ago. Ran good for its age.
6 cylinder Ford engine in it. large steel blade on the front. A real great piece. For any buddies collection. You are not gonna come across another one of these very often if at all. good project .”
UPDATE: I’ve added information to the bottom of the post which discusses the shift of employees from the Transport Motor Company to the Kurland Motor Company in late 1948.
Unfortunately, I don’t have time to export this topic further, but Barry Thomas is doing research into California’s Transport Motor Company, which was the earliest supplier of Willys farm equipment in California. If anyone has more info about the company, Barry of would like to know about it. Comment below or email me at d@deilers.com and I’ll connect you.
Transport Motor was already a strong Willys reseller by the time WWII started, so they were were well positioned for post-war sales and service. This ad was published in the October 19, 1941, issue of the Oakland Tribune as part of a larger article:
After the war, the company pushed Willys Jeeps and the associated farm equipment, though it is unclear which specific models/manufacturers of the equipment was being sold, as evidenced by this October 27, 1946, classified ad in the Oakland Tribune:
This article from the March 28, 1947, issue of the Ventura County Star claims that Transport was the first company to make farm equipment especially for the jeep (I would need to see more evidence to believe that):
For unknown reasons, in late 1948 many key personnel from the Transport company left Transport for a new Willys dealer, Kurland Motors. Whether Transport survived this event is unclear (perhaps the Transport company was already defunct by this time).
Jim’s selling this M-38A1 body. Note that the first M-38A1 was produced in 1952.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/d/valencia-us-marine-corps-willys-kaiser/7425045178.html
“I have decided to buy a new Philippine made reproduction body for my U.S.M.C. Military Jeep Project.
So I am selling my Original U.S. made Willys M38A1 or Cj5 Military/ U.S.M.C Jeep body tub as used by the United States Military from 1955 until 1982.
These Jeeps bodies are getting very hard to come by and becoming very collectible, they go for a nice chunk of change when finished.
I am including the flooring patch panels and hat support that I bought intending to fix this tub floor.
Also included are both front fenders, the hood, a M38A1 grill and a M38A1 dashboard all steel parts.
I am also including a steel hardtop and doors made by KOENIG Co. Model 508 use by the military for colder weather aka ( ARTIC CAB ).
All parts for a 1955 – 1972 Military M38A1 or Cj5 body restoration.
Will sell parts separately.
Price is negotiable.
May have other part available.
Will post photos soon.”
This year’s Bantam Jeep Festival will be taking place June 10-12th.
Sounds like there’s been a lot of work done on this wagon. The ad was shared by Mike.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/632907691310013
“1949 Willys Wagon Original 4 cylinder engine, new head, 3 speed w/ overdrive, NEW radiator, NEW gas tank, All new fuel lines front to back, All new brake lines front to back, All new brake shoes, wheel cylinder, master cylinder, brake drums-king pins/bushings, wheel bearings, shocks, etc. Have carb kit, wiring harness, front floor pans, 5 NEW tires, Body is very solid for age”
Tom shared this one. It’s got some carpet on the floor, so unclear what condition the floor is in.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/954506181832701
“64’ keep Willy, $6400 new gas tank runs and drives, don’t actually know the mileage”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Tom shared this one. This has a CJ chassis (maybe 1952 CJ-3A?) and an M-38 body.
“1952 Willys Jeep. 4×4, 4 cylinder, 3 speed, plus high and low, runs great, 4×4 works great. Clean Tennessee title $7.5 k or obo. Will also trade for old 70’ to late 80’sToyota Land Cruiser or Maybe a side by side.thank all for looking”
UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was $11,500.
Debbie is selling this nearly completed rebuild of a CJ-3A. It runs and drives, but still needs a few things completed. It has a new body kit.
“My husband inherited this Jeep from his father and was in the process of doing a complete restoration when he passed away suddenly. He was always a meticulous worker and I think the pictures of the frame, engine, drive train, steering and brake assemblies show the quality of work he did. He completed all the mechanical and electrical work.
The engine was rebuilt and I have the receipt from the machine shop. It has a Saginaw steering conversion, a new dual master brake cylinder, and many other new parts which can be seen in the pictures. I have many receipts for the new parts he bought and installed. The body that was on it when he inherited it was very rusty, so he bought and installed a reproduction tub, fenders and rear seat frame. He saved the original serial number plate and body number plate from the firewall of the old body. I have those and they will be included in the sale.
The hood, grill, windshield frame, front seat frames and tailgate are the ones that were on it when he inherited it. I’m sure there’s other work he did that I haven’t mentioned. The picture showing the Jeep running with the headlights on was taken in September 2021. It runs great and just needs paint, upholstery, window glass, etc. to complete the restoration. I’m hoping it will be purchased by someone who enjoys these old Jeeps and will appreciate all of the fine work my husband did. I have a clear Montana title in my name, the VIN on the title matches the serial number on the firewall plate I have. $13,500.00”
These Facebook photos from Alfano Mucci of Italy show a customized jeep with a bandsaw. The work was done by his father. Pretty cool!
Now that I’ve seen two of these repurposed bodies on Facebook, does that mean this is a trend?
Looks like some kind of replacement body:
Roger shared this photo from Facebook showing another example of a sedan hardtop on a jeep (link includes other car-like modes, too). I’ve been amazed at how many different times this was tried (see other examples here).
