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UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/27/2020) It’s listed as a 3A, but looks to be a 2A body and chassis.
https://boise.craigslist.org/pts/d/boise-flat-fender-jeep/7271675735.html
“Cj3a jeep project has later model 4.0 with 5 speed and transfer case no title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Travis has this Slat Grille for sale.
“Located near San Antonio, Texas, 78264. Cash, Paypal or Venmo ONLY. Up for grabs is a 1942 Willys MB, serial #117397, DoD of 2/6/42. Only 25,808 slat grilles produced, unknown number of survivors. Very solid restoration candidate, great historical value.
Cons:
– No title
– Incorrect post-war CJ engine (seized)
Pros:
– Excellent original chassis with no rust through
– Very minimal body rust (hat channels/floor board)
– Original T84 transmission
– Original Dana 27 full floating rear axle
– Still has soft-top bows for canvas roof
– All 3 body data plates intact
– Both original seat frames in great shape”
Updates will resume Tuesday morning.
A reader heard a rumor that the winner of the 1972 Pike’s Peak “in the unlimited class was a cj3a”. I found a video of the 1972 race, but no jeep was mentioned:
I also learned that the overall winner on one day of the 1971 Pikes Peak Hill Climb trials was Bob Sievert (his obit) in a jeep, but Bob failed to win that year. His rear end broke during his race up the hill, forcing him to rely on his front wheel drive. Still, he finished 5th in the four-wheel-drive class. Here are the results of that 1971 race, though no pics are provided that show why type of jeeps were raced:
Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph, July 12, 1971.
In 1973, Bob did win the Non-Production Truck division of the Pikes Peak race. There’s supposed to be a mention about him and his jeep in the July 1973 issue of Hot Rod Magazine. Eventually, I was able to find a photo of Bob from 1973, but it appears he raced using a modified Jeepster Commando:
There was another jeep entry in 1973, this CJ-5 operated by Ken Anderson, but no mention of how well he did:
So, I’ve been unable to confirm that a CJ-3A was used or modified for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, but I’m sure CJ-3As, as well as WWII jeeps and CJ-2As and other vintage jeeps were raced given there was a 4WD class. Anyone else have more info or photos?
This December 1949 Station Wagon Brochure was part of a direct mail campaign. The form number is SWDM2-45M-1249. This one isn’t in very good shape, but it’s the only one of these I’ve ever seen.
This shows the brochure fully opened:
This is the backside of the brochure fully opened.
This 1950 photo from the Gateway to Oklahoma History archives shows Roy Fisher’s jeep dealership. His dealership was active between 1946 and 1950 in Oklahoma City, OK. It was sold about the time this May 1950 photo was taken. Note the CJ-2A Fire Jeep in the second story window. The vintage Willys sign with the drop “J” logo is cool as well.
Here are a few ads from the Roy Fisher Willys ‘Jeep’ dealer era.
January 05, 1950, Daily Oklahoman.
Here is the sale announcement from the May 25, 1950, issue of the Miami News-Record out of Miami, Oklahoma:
It looks like these jeeps were stuff full for the drive to the front.
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“This is an original press photo. An American convoy,part of reinforcements being rushed to the front to stem advance of tank led North Korean forces, prepares to move forward Photo measures 7.25 x 8.5 inches. Photo is dated 3-2-1951.”
Could be a solid 2A. It’s got a PTO + winch and a hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/432779304594689
“1947 Jeep Willy CJ2A. With arctic hardtop and fold down windshields. Original 4 cylinder and transmission. PTO unit, 8,000lb winch. All original except 12 volt conversion and lock out front hubs. Original parts are available. Asking: $7,000 OBO.”
Sounds like it runs and drives? It’s got a 2A body and likely an f-head engine.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/262868828517196
“1952 Jeep willys located at Steve’s Hometown Motors in Weiser Idaho”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
No description provided.
Looks like a vintage build with some fun art on the back. Is that a brake lever in the center (chrome, bent, and pointed to the front?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/850408139137945/
“1951 Willys vin runs as a 1947. Awesome restoration project. Is ran when it was parked 15 year ago. Has a v8 327 we think. Custom headers.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/19/2020) This old soldier has experienced a transformation into a surrey-like jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/347413733018084/
“This collectors 1944 / 4-wheel-drive Willys Overland Surrey Jeep underwent a frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration and is powered by a modern 2.0-liter high-performance OHC Ford 4-cylinder engine backed by a C4 automatic transmission with a shift kit and a Hurst floor shifter. It features a detailed frame and chassis and lots of chrome. This Willy is equipped with a military T18 transfer case with 2-wheel high range and 4-wheel low range, rebuilt front and rear ends with Warner hubs and 3.73 gears, chrome leaf springs with a 2” lift and a 2” body lift. The new all-steel body has not been taken off road or seen rain since it was built less than 500 miles ago.”
