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There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
This photo shows a group of photographers, likely from Tower Studios, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1946.
CREDIT: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 1946 …. https://ulib.iupuidigital.org/digital/collection/IMS/id/7834
This looks like a nicely rebuilt flat fender with a replacement tub. Price likely won’t hold.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2813142579006508
“CJ2A completely restored. Chevy 350 balanced, 4 speed PU transmission. 82/CJ5 axles. P/S, 9000 lb winch.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/27/2020) This is a 2WD sand jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/828718211239539
“For sale… $12,500 OBO 1972 CJ5 Jeep all fiberglass body and one piece hood. 2 wheel drive with a Pontiac 9 1/2 rearend. 355 SBC with 400 trans. Only one trip on trans. Running 20.00 paddles. LED headlights and bar. New fuel tank. Custom dash …. $12,500 OBO”
UPDATE: Still Available.
The body looks in decent shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2817151551831606
“I have a 1946 Willys CJ2A project. All I have is what is pictured. Tub Fenders Frame 3 axles (2 rear, 1 front) Hood Gas tank Grille Feel free to shoot me an offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(11/20/2020) Looks like a full rebuild that will take more effort than the seller suggests.
“Check out this sweet 1951 cj3a. She has a very solid body. Bubba cut a 2 holes in the rear. I’m guessing to use so kind of equipment. Mobile welder or something off a PTO. She was a work jeep for sure. But looks to be taken care off. Other then the hood the body has this cool German desert camo kind of patina too it and check out the vintage mascot painted one it. It says “go devil powered” pretty Rad!! Also on the tail gate you can still make out the willys four wheel drive. I have a windshield frame gas tank and radiator for it. As is. has a tile and non op reg. But she has her spot in line to be fixed up and it won’t take much to get her going and street worthy again!!”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/12/2021) This is a project that’s called a Korean War jeep, but is also listed as a CJ-3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1763359600498293/
“Olive drab original color under an old dealership paint job. Korean War Jeep. All receipts, lots of brand new parts Rebuilt transmission, transfer case, axles, steering box, clutch new in box, new springs and shackles, new brakes engine machined. New seat foam. Other than the body almost everything is fully restored to original condition. 4000obo.”
Updates will resume Tuesday morning.
In the meantime, Bill shared this video by Nick. In it, he obtains a ran-when-parked jeep, only to discover that a ‘2-hour’ repair job took a little longer than he planned. This is always the danger of a ran-when-parked jeep. Note that this has a rare Worman half-cab.
This 1950 or 1951 brochure focuses on the main 4WD vehicles offered by Willys-Overland, including the 4WD Sedan Delivery, he 4WD Truck, the 4WD Station Wagon, and the CJ-3A Universal Jeep. There is no form number on it. I’m dating this as 1951 because 1) it doesn’t mention the f-head being ‘new’ and 2) the 1950 truck and wagon brochures are more colorful and larger, whereas the 1951 brochures feel a little more subdued in their use of color.
The article shares information on why the GI’s had to use jeeps on the tracks and the dangers they faced. The photo is from a later newspaper.
January 31, 1945, in the Evening Sun, Baltimore, Maryland.
From the Tucson Daily Citizen, October 23, 1944:
This photo shows jeep driver Angelo Temesta sleeping on the hood of his jeep.
View all the information on ebay
“For sale is an Original WW2 US Army Press Photograph of a named Solider Sleeping on Jeep Willys in St. Lo France, dated July, 1944. Measures 5″ x 7″. There is wear and a creases in the middle. Other edge wear and minor creases. Please see all photos.”
