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This 1942 Americar Brochure includes a page that shows the Willys MA. I dropped out of the bidding at $30. I’ll keep my eye open for a cheaper version of this brochure.
Here’s the page with the MAs on it.
The following images might show the entire brochure in the correct order. Note the page showing the Americar’s “Willys Chassis” … anyone know how similar this was in size to the wagon chassis?
The author of this non-jeep Jalopnik post tells the story of how a dealership intimidated his mother into signing paperwork she didn’t want to sign and how she successfully sued the dealership in return. Thankfully, she had read and understood the contract she had signed.
This story hit home with Ann and I as she bought herself a Red 2017 GMC truck the other day and we both left feeling like those folks had no interest in having us actually read what she was signing, though we did quickly skim the contract to the annoyance of the paperwork guy.
https://jalopnik.com/my-mom-has-her-own-terrible-detained-at-the-dealership-1846348696
The body has some rust, but doesn’t appear too bad.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/451808122842051/
“Jeep runs and drive has good brakes ,disc brakes in front ,has newer interior .new tires ,new springs and shackles,new canvas top,has 12 volt setup.rear seat,heater.has small amount of rust,I have another body I can cut all the pieces needed to repair rust areas,also have original style of wheels.both the repair pieces and wheels included in sale. Have clean title”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/07/2020) T.J. shared this ice looking CJ-5.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/340980110536714
“1966 cj5 tuxedo model. Buick 350 V8 . 3spd on the floor with top and doors. Contact Brian Evans, serious inquiries only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
This won’t last long.
“1950s willy’s Jeep CJ-3b F-head overhead valve 4 cylinder T-90 3spd Great little willy’s project for parts or repair. Engine runs nice 12v system Body tub and tail gate are reproduction parts installed in the past. Overall good shape. Original style seats, seat brackets and gas tank /strap components. Newer bestop soft top Windshield has a hole but have another windshield and frame off another 3b. Was sitting for a while so brake/clutch pedals are sticking. Body is solid, few typical rust areas . Rear frame horns are rusty but repairable. Have a new fuel pump, filter and line that I have not installed yet. New dash gauges Great piece of history at a fair price. Too many jeeps in line to get to this one.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
The rear of this jeep is unusual and interesting. The work seems pretty good, but the ‘why’ will likely remain a mystery.
“M38 Jeep Project. Engine is… in boxes, one cylinder needs sleeved (see pics). Family rumor is that this was purchased as military surplus from Fort Ord. Open to offers, located in northern Utah.”
This looks solid. It has a few mods. The drain holes have been filled.
https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/mcalester-willys-cj2a-1946-and-m416/7284319989.html
“for sale …. 1946 Willys CJ2A and M416 ammo trailer. This is not a project, tagged and titled, everything works as it should, to many new parts to list. Starts right up, runs great. Don’t use it anymore, needs to go to a good home that will enjoy it as much as we have. Asking $13,500. Open to offers, no trades.”
A running jeep plus a parts jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1045907669239658
“Year: 1966 Make: Jeep Model: CJ 5 Body style: convertible Exterior color: Blue Interior color: Black Fuel type: Gasoline Mileage: 65000 2- 1966 CJ 5’s 1 is a great jeep so much done already and so much fun! Wind in your hair sun on your face! Also have a near complete match for you to have, lots of parts, new 2” lift, new tires, wheels, top, seats, completely new fuel system tank to carb. Complete brake rebuild kit master to drums. Ready to go have fun at the dunes!”
UPDATE: This was last listed in 2019.
(05/15/2019) It is a flat fender body on an S-10 subframe.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/431831474712150
“1954 Willys jeep. Sits on s-10 frame, drivetrain is all Chevy, 350 engine, tires 33×12.50×15, this is 2 wheel drive. Built from the ground up. Not another one like it anywhere. Runs/drives great. Looks great. Great for summer cruising”
It’s a project. The ad could use some better pics.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4489363814425441
“Posting for a friend that doesn’t have Facebook. Sorry that the picture quality is not very good but the Jeep is in storage for the winter. I can provide his phone number to all serious inquiries and he will answer all questions. Here is the info he provided: 1953 Jeep willys cj3a 350 chevy Warn Overdrive Ford 9″ rear locked Dana 44 auto-lock New 3″ lift Frame is good Tub in decent shape for age Have 2 good front fenders and a rear quarter to fix body Started a frame off restoration and ran out of time.. my loss your gain..more in parts alone than I’m asking.. ran and drove before disassembly Have title Great project just needs reassembly”
Between 1947 and 1960, Judy (do we ever learn her last name?) dated A LOT. Every couple of months, Judy was on another date, hence the title “A Date with Judy”. During date #22, she hooked up with a feller who owned a jeep (who may have been her main squeeze named Oogie?), at least the jeep appears on the cover (I don’t know if the jeep plays a role in one of the stories inside the comic book).
As you may have guessed by now, I really don’t have any idea what I’m talking about regarding this comic book series! Anyway, here’s the cover.
Prior to the Comic book, there was a radio series by the same name.
UPDATE: The two post cards at the bottom of this post were on eBay several years ago. I recently came across some newspaper clippings that give background about the Winter Park Villager tram’s purpose. The service began November 28, 1966, but I could not find an end-date.
This first article discusses the jeep tram’s beginnings:
Article dated November 13, 1966, from the Orlando Sentinel
This next article notes that Monday, November 28th, as the launch date for the jeep tram service.
Article dated December 1, 1966, from the Orlando Evening Star
This short article from March of 1967 describes some of the tram’s stops:
March 03, 1967, in the Orlando Evening Star
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This Winter Park Villager shows a DJ-3A Surrey pulling a matching trailer in Winter Park, Florida. One of these postcards is currently on eBay.
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Here’s another view of the same combo. One of these postcards is currently on eBay
