Marc forwarded these photos.
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October 1950 Rare APU Press Photos on eBay
April 16, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images • TAGS: apu. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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APU Hood Numbers
February 21, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images • TAGS: apu. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
Tom Sterndale was wondering if any knows the numbering system behind these Navy APU Hood numbers. Thanks to Aron for this great photo.
The O.E. Szekely Mobile APU Navy Jeeps
I recently rewrote and published an article about APU Navy Jeeps for war jeeps.com. You can check it out here.
1952 CJ-3A Victorville, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000. Appears to have an APU Hood.
This has lots of mods.
“1952 Jeep Willys 4×4 small blk 350 with AMC rear end superior one piece axle w/ Detroit lockers 4 speed trans. $6000 OBO. ”
Year? MB? APU Lucerne Valley, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This has the APU hood. Unclear if this was a converted APU flattie or if the hood was added later to this flattie. Only half hour left in the auction:
Proper Markings for a CJ-3A APU Navy Jeep?
Tom was wondering if anyone knows what the proper markings for a CJ-3A APU Navy Jeep might be? He’s been restoring a Modified by O.E.Szekely & Assoc jeep, but can’t find any information on the markings. I didn’t have any luck either.
This page show some markings on the APU jeep on the bottom, but are those correct? My understanding is that the vehicles were purchased by the Navy. I’m unclear how many were used by the Marine Corps: http://www.ewillys.com/2013/03/25/the-o-e-szekely-apu-navy-jeeps/
The O.E. Szekely CJ-3A APU Navy Jeeps
I’ve been assembling some information on the O.E. Szekely and Associates Navy Jeeps built from CJ-3A parts. These were used to act as “Self-propelled electric power plants” on land and on battleships. They were made in three-wheeled and four-wheeled versions.
There is also a report that O.E. Szekely served 3 1/2 years in the USNR. This may have given him the contacts necessary to arrange the contract(s) for the APU Jeeps.
Link to a discussion on the CJ-3A Page
Link to a discussion at G-503.com
Some great photos from WillysArgentina of APUs
1. UPDATE: I dont’ know why I labeled this an APU. It was definitely in the Navy, but after further review, I see no reason to think it was a Szekely jeep. It is a Four wheel CJ-3A with a L-head that was listed here http://www.ewillys.com/2010/04/28/1951-navy-cj-3a-denver-co-ebay/
2. Four wheel CJ-3A APU with a F-head (and hood bump). The two extra gauges were added as well. Here are a couple pics of Tom’s jeep.
3. Three wheel CJ-3A APU with a L-head.
Article from July 1951 issue of Popular Science Page 142
4. Three wheel CJ-3A APU with a F-head (and hood bump). The APU pictured in color below is from the Miramar Marine Corps Air Museum in San Diego
1953 CJ-3A APU Greenville, SC *SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700.
“1953 Jeep Willys — $700.00
We purchased the jeep to restore. It needs body work and motor.
It has a Car Craft Hard Top, 2 Doors, Fenders, Grill and Hood.
This jeep has so much potential. It’s a classic.
700 OBO”
1952 CJ-3A Springdale, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500. Could have been an APU.
“I am posting this running and driving 1952 Willys Jeep for a friend. This is just sitting around and there is some one out there that will enjoy this more than he can. This is a nice candidate for a restoration or just a driver as most every thing is still intact. Has origonal flat head 4 cyclinder motor that has been gone through. This was used as a plow vehicle before he bought a new tractor. The blade is gone now as it was sold ,but the 4×4 works and there is also a heavy duty winch still intact. Would like $2,500 obo.”
1952 CJ-3A APU American Fork, Ut **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000. It’s an APU hood.
Brent spotted this ad. He noted that the body appears to be a CJ-3A, yet the grille looks to be a M-38 grille. So, I can’t say for sure if the foundation for this is a CJ-3A or a M-38. The bumper on this kind of looks DJ-3Aish as well.
“1952 Jeep Willy’s. Runs. Rancho 2″ lift, brand new Interco Super Swamper TSL SX tires.”
