The Statesville Record and Landmark newspaper out of Statesville, North Carolina, described in the December 29, 1955, issue how up to eight jeeps are used to make sure rural customers received their newspapers, summer or winter, through rain, snow, or sleet.
Monthly Archives: July 2020
1955 Truck Project
Bud Wilkinson of the Republican-American reported on this Willys Truck rebuild. https://wheels.rep-am.com/2020/07/my-ride-out-of-the-dump-and-into-the-willys-jeep/
1952 M-38A1 West Branch, MI **SOLD**
Update: **SOLD**
This M-38A1 has been spruced up.
“1952 Willy’s M38A1 Jeep retrofitted/modified with 1965 body. Switched from 6 volt operating system to 12 volt. Replaced original seats with leather-electric seats. Repainted exterior and added cd/AM-FM radio, built in cooler (insulated the old 6 volt battery compartment and installed drain), original 4 cylinder flat top engine and 3 speed transmission (has creeper gear) has choke and throttle cables. Still have original ignition key. Runs great, drives great, awesome off road vehicle!! Has won several awards from previous car shows. Has climbed many a sand hill and trails but still looks great. Newer tires and new battery.
One of a kind vehicle, not many still out there! Asking $6800”
1946 VEC CJ-2A Menomonic, WI Auction Aug 5
The jeep appears to be a VEC CJ-2A with a Beck/Kelly hardtop. No description provided.
https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/rvd/d/menomonie-august-5-online-auction/7167053412.html
Year? FC-170 Lakewood, WA eBay
UPDATE: This was list back in 2017.
This is listed as a ‘1967’. It runs.
View all the information on eBay
“‘67 jeep willys FC 170. Runs and drives. Stored indoor last 10 yrs . Windshield included in crate. Condition is Used. Local pickup only.”
1952 M-38 Chesaning, MI $6000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000
(10/14/2019) This appears to have a replacement tub (no cowl lid).
https://centralmich.craigslist.org/pts/d/chesaning-1952-m38-jeep/7158921346.html
“M38 military. Runs, drives and stops.
Buick V6 motor. Power steering. New NDT tires. Nice aluminum radiator.”
1954 Willys AeroLark Hector, MN $7900
This looks in pretty good shape and well could be a 25,000 mile vehicle.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/d/hector-1954-willys/7164983701.html
“1954 Willys AeroLark. 2 door, 6 cylinder with overdrive. 25k (not a typo) original miles. Car runs and drives great. Asking $7,900 obo,”
1947/48 Willys Jeep Tontogany, OH Estate Sale
No pics provided.
https://toledo.craigslist.org/gms/d/haskins-huge-estate-sale/7167375730.html
“This estate sale is going to be BIG! A woodworkers, collectors, and mechanics dream. Come out and see model planes and cars, antique and modern woodworking tools, a full garage with VW and Model A vehicle parts, interesting magazines, musical instruments, and even a 1947/48 Willys Jeep! We’ve got activities for teaching the kids still at home or appliances and furniture for the ones getting their first apartment. Vintage and antique pieces can be found in nearly every room with beautiful knickknacks to spruce up any space. Hand sanitizer will be provided”
1948? M-38 Connersville, IN $2000
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $20
This has a patched body and will need work and assembly.
“$2500.00 OBO Needs work”
Custom Wagon JeepRod Santa Clarita, CA $4200
This one has been for sale previously.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/canyon-country-willys-custom/7164303251.html
“48 Willy’s on a
41 Willy’s coupe chassis.
Rat rod if you will.
This is fully custom from a build back in the 80s.
Channeled 7-9 inches.
Shortened.
Wagon top removed.
They built a truck cab top that has been removed but still have it.
Has a 65ish for 170 with a Zenith/stomberg euro carb from the 70s.
Since I got it I did a suicide front end dropping front about 8 inches and extending it 36 inches. Rear dropped 3 to give it a California rake look to it.
I have not driven it since I finished the suspension changes.
There is defenately things that still have to be done. Some lights that have to be fixed and button up some things. I drove the car last November or so before I started mods.
Only started since then.
This is a one of a kind that will never be seen again.
It is registered and titles and up to date. With title in hand.”