The September 28, 1966 issue of the Milwaukee Journal shared Jeffrey Mareck’s 30,000 mile trip through Africa and all the way to England.
1965 Diamant Family Trip through the US
UPDATE: This article was originally published April 11, 2015:
In 1965 Brits R.M.E. Diamant, his wife, and three children completed a five month drive around the United States in a Jeep Wagoneer Camper. Mr. Diamant intended to publish stories of their adventure in travel magazines in the UK and the US, but his article in the 1966 Jeep News was the only one I found.
I’ve created this rough map of their journey based on the places mentioned in the article.
1944 Article about a Soldier’s WWII Story
UPDATE: Originally published March 27, 2015:
Interesting story from the St. Petersburg Times if accurate.
Fall 1979 – Winter 1980 Jeep News
This is the last of the Jeep News issues from the 1970s and early 1980s that I have. I hope folks have found it somewhat interesting.
Flyer 1:
Flyer 2:
Sunday Departure
We’ve moved up our departure date to Sunday. Though we have a pretty good, but narrow band, of good weather on the way down, we are going to reduce our daily drive distances. While there will likely be an occasional post, I don’t plan on doing any type of daily diary like we have in the past, mostly to reduce my work load and because we don’t plan on doing anything all that interesting on our way. We expect it to be a rainy cold drive until we hit Arizona. Instead, I’ll repost some posts from earlier years.
1946 CJ-2A MT **Status Unknown**
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $14,700.
This looks like a nicely restored CJ-2A with PTO and winch.
“For Sale 1946 Willys CJ-2A, was acquired in 2009 is been restored with original parts.”
1956 DJ-3A Convertible Lakewood, NY $3500
Jordan was sent additional pics of this one and confirmed it is a DJ-3A convertible that has had 4WD added. The windshield is definitely from a convertible.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5565713310203928/
“Have brand new wheels and tires Runs and drives, but no gas tank Hood and windshield and interior have been taken apart but I have all the parts labeled and bagged”
1952 CJ-3A Mossy Rock, WA $5000
Has a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1158627941363602
“1952 willys flat fender has a 351 Windsor with a brand new 4 speed and twin stick transfer case jeep has not moved since they have been put in. It needs the seats mounted, drive lines and a few other small things, open to trades”
1948 CJ-2A Burlington, WI $16,500
Lots of updates, including a fiberglass body and front clip.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2072259559639614
“948 WILLYS CJ2A, full ground up custom build, Buick 231 V6, full custom dual exhaust with headers, full fiberglass body, 1 set of on-road/all season wheels/tires, and 1 set of 31X10.50 All Terrain wheels/tires. OVERDRIVE transmission/transfercase, power steering. Chevy bucket seats, tilt wheel, AND MUCH MORE. Has WI title and is completely street legal (working turn signals, lights, seatbelts etc.). More details/info upon request, selling for my father. RUNS EXCELLENT AND IS FAST & FUN TO DRIVE, GREAT FOR PARADES TOO. Never driven in salt/poor weather. $16,500 OBO. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.”
1948 Sedan Delivery Newkirk, OK *SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.
Looks good.
“1948 panel willys Overton panel delivery wagon, 289 Ford engine, automatic transmission, transmission recently rebuilt Less than100 miles ago”
CJ-2A Parts Spokane, WA No Price
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1396939197733607
“Lots of Willys parts a couple blocks and transfercases. Also have sbc to t90 adapter for v8 conversion. One rare full floating axle from a mb on one of the frames”
1944 MB Hermiston, OR $2500
There’s a lot of work to be done here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1248983925692671
“For sale is a 1944 whillies mb jeep it’s all in parts tore down, I have gotten to old to finish it. I am asking $2500 obo”
1952 M-38 Neodesha, KS $1250
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1488718684869158
“Jeep m38 military jeep. Fhead conversion. Havent tired to start it bill of sale only”
1946 VEC? CJ-2A JeepRod Battle Creek, MI $12,500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/19/2022) This might have a VEC body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/620241069542592
“New body, full custom frame, Halibrand quickchange rear end, Ford overdrive transmission, Ford flathead 8BA engine, Isky cam, Edelbrock heads, Offenhauser intake, Powermaster starter and 12V alternator, Aluminum Champion radiator, Speedway distributor, Buick aluminum brake drums, built 3 years ago, motor is new this year. Comfortable ride.”
1946 CJ-2A Rush Center, KS $1500
Not a whole lot of value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5944202879004989
“1946 Willy’s CJ2a project. Started to work on it and lost interest. I converted the rear to disc but did not finish the front. Have the calipers, rotors, and new hubs to finish the conversation. Also have a new set of gauges for it. Has leaf springs off a 1955 so the leaf springs brackets still need to be moved so it fits correctly. Will come with original transmission and transfer case. Previous owner put a SBF 302 in it. Has a clean Kansas title.”
Koenig CJ-2A Hardtop Ellensburg, WA $500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/03/2023) I don’t see any mention of doors.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/862369008427182
“CJ2A Koenig tin top. I bought this to restore and put on my flat fender but ended up selling the jeep and the buyer did not want it. Has surface rust but no real cancer spots. Willys overland wheeler rock crawler M38 CJ3A high hood”
1968 M-274 Mule Lewiston, ID $4000
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/03/2023) This may well be worth a look at this price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/729856755200746
“$4,000 or will trade for a cargo trailer or zero radius, lawnmower. Runs great is a 4 cylinder as is rare come take look”
Our Gang Ice Racing Video
The Our Gang 4 Wheelers in Georgetown, Colorado, have one more race this weekend (unless the ice holds a while longer). This video gives a short overview of their sport. The club also has an updated website with lots of images.
Warn OD Parts on eBay
There are several Warn OD parts on eBay. Maybe some can use them.
- Shifter and linkage for truck:
“This is a used overdrive shifter and linkage assembly for a Willys pickup truck. Shifter is complete.”
- Vintage Jeep Willys IH Scout Warn Saturn Overdrive 29 T Parts Lot A:
“This is a parts lot of Warn overdrive parts. To the best of our knowledge, this is not a complete unit. Main gear has 29 teeth and there is chips in the teeth. Please view and examine all photos to see what is included”
- Vintage Jeep Willys IH Scout Warn Saturn Overdrive 33 V6 Parts Lot B:
“This is a parts lot of Warn overdrive parts. This is just one side of the unit and three of the bolts. Please view and examine all photos to see what is included and condition.”
- Vintage Jeep Willys IH Scout Warn Saturn Overdrive 3320 Parts Lot C:
“This is a parts lot of Warn overdrive parts. This is just one side of the unit and the end cover.”
1956 CJ-5 Thayne, WY $11,000
Mark’s selling this beautiful 1956 CJ-5 with a period correct Koenig hardtop. You can contact him via email at mpstruh @ gmail.com (remove spaces around the @).
“1956 Willys CJ5. Dry Idaho Jeep. Solid hat channels, body & frame. 45k miles. I bought it as you see it in the photos. Since I’ve put in 4 new springs, complete new Walcks wiring harness, master cylinder, brake lines, rebuilt carb and more with all my receipts. Drives, shifts and stops as it should. Nice running Jeep. Asking $11,000.”
1952 CJ-3A Brush Prairie, WA $9500
Looks like a solid 3A that appears to have an overdrive.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/629070769027009
“Very clean original good running flat head 4 cyl good canvas top . Almost no rust drives out good . Mite consider trades”
Former Ice Racing Jeep Thornton, CO $5500
Looks fun.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/932634601443156
“Old ice race Jeep 355 sbc Turbo 400 trans Rear Ford 9” with disk brakes Front dana44 5.29 gears.”
Early DJ-3A Hardtop Wellington, KS $800
The small rear window indicates this was an early DJ-3A hardtop. You can learn more about these DJ-3A and CJ-5 type of hardtops here: http://www.ewillys.com/2020/03/17/different-versio…factured-hardtop/
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/803914677318965
“Top only. Trade obo”
1947 CJ-2A Ellijay, GA $7000
This is a project, but lots appears completed.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/837017479769475/permalink/2473441276127079
“I have decided to sell my 47 CJ2A. I am the third owner. The second owned it since 1962. It has been sandblasted and primed. The frame is painted, new engine and trans mounts, all new brake system. Engine was rebuilt several years ago, but has only been driven 440 miles. The seats have been reupholstered. Includes soft top with frame and doors. It is complete, just needs paint and reassembly. It is located in Ellijay, GA, about 1 hour north of Atlanta. I will not sell parts. $7000.”
1967 CJ-5 Tuxedo Park IV Missoula, MT $5500
It runs and drives and has an overdrive. It does have some body rust.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/842398679463287/permalink/1850344862001992
“1967 tuxedo park with dauntless v6 runs and drives, clean title, overdrive. I have both chrome bumpers and the coveted rear tail light part. Has rust and needs a restoration or you could patch it and roll. $5500. Located near Missoula Montana, 59801.”