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The November 1953 issue of Cars Magazine contained this two page article. Note the jeep on the lower right of page 2. See the rear extension box. It’s got a matching cover that connects with soft top.
This issue of Cars Magazine had a few more jeep references. Below are short descriptions of an electric seep, a photo of right hand CJ-3Bs used by the Post Office, and a look at the rolligon.
This short article shows one way to float a Mighty Mite.
This 1964 article shares the unusual way a jeep caused a power outage. The story was reported in newspapers across the country.
This is a rare first edition The Military Jeep Model MB GPW by Lawrence Nabholtz. According to what I’ve read copies of this book go for high prices.
“The Military Jeep Model MB GPW 1st edition by Lawrence Nabholtz, NOS condition. If you are into WWII Jeeps or just Military Vehicles this is the book to have. It’s highly sought after in the Military Vehicle collecting world. It covers many aspects of the Jeep that you will not find any where else.
It’s been long out of print, and the author has passed on. This is the Original, 1st edition, which was limited to 1000 Numbered copies, this one being #0943. It’s 8.5×11 and 63 pages.
I bought several of these for family and friends when first published. I recently found this extra one in a sealed plastic storage tote, where it’s been since new.”
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Here’s an unusual item.
“Somewhat odd collectable- 4.5″ Clear Green Glass Plate with a Jeep CJ5 on it. Since the Jeep was manufactured in Toledo, Ohio it may be a tie in to that city’s dominance in Glass production? In very good condition, one rough spot on rim.”
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UPDATE: This new photo on eBay seems to be a companion press photo to the one at the bottom. Both have the same release dates.
“1957 Press Photo Forward Control Jeep FC 170 Willys Motors Inc
This is an original press photo. The new four-wheel drive vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of 7,000 pounds, greatest capacity yet engineered into a “Jeep” vehicle.Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches.”
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Here’s a page from the May 7, 1943, issue of Popular Mechanics for Evinrude Outboard Motors.
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Wow. While it looks like a Surrey, it’s definitely a 3A.
“make offer, willing to trade for newer truck.”
http://anchorage.craigslist.org/atq/4951959983.html
This is an interesting build.
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“1948 WILLYS JEEPSTER KUSTOM RAT ROD CHOPPED SMOOTHED ECT
BODY: HAS BEEN CHOPPED 4.5 INCHES, SMOOTHED HANDLES, DECHROMED, SMOOTHED REAR , GRAFTED REAR FENDERS FROM 36 CHEVY, LOUVERED HOOD.DOOR TOPS CAPPED AND SMOOTHED.NEW.39 FORD REAR TAILLIGHTS IN REAR BUMPER, BUMPER RELOCATED.H4 HEADLIGHTS NEW, NEW MARKER LIGHTS.PAINTED SATIN RED PEARL.BODY IS REALLY NICE SOME MINOR IMPERFECTIONS BUT ITS KILLER AND A KOOL DRIVER, WAS A PRETTY SOLID CAR.. INNER ROCKERS ECT ARE NOT ROTTED OUT , WAS A NICE BODY TO START WITH.. TAKE ANYWHERE OR SHOW IT AS IT TURNS HEADS.. WINDSHIELD IS CUT I WILL PUT IN FOR BUYER. SIREN FOR A HORN..KUSTOM PIN STRIPING ON HOOD AND REAR. FLOORS ARE SOLID BUT HAVE BEEN REPAIRED , AND RHYNO LINED(NO CARPET)..
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
Looks good. Check out the seller’s website here.
“Complete Resto-Mod – 5 Years Old
1953 Willys CJ3A Jeep
~ Complete New Body
~ Ford 289
~ Ford T-18 Trans
~ Jeep Spicer 18 Transfercase
~ Dana 35 Front Diff
~ Dana 44 Rear
~ Hydro-Boost Brakes
~ Front Discs – 11″ Rear Drums
~ Power Steering
~ Much, much more”
Thanks to Nicholas for spotting this one.
“1943 GPW WW2 jeep. Has GPW engine with T90 transmission. Runs nice, but been having an issue the starter barely cranks it over??? 75% finished restoring. All 5 combats with brand new tires, tubes, and flaps. Has 50 cal replica machine gun. You buy and finish, $11,000.00 CASH FIRM. FIRM does not mean $8500 or $10,500. Takes $11000 cash to buy her. Clear Illinois title in my name”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/4941672604.html
Has a VEC body.
“this is a 4-cylinder original mtr , runs really good has 6 volt system. has white spoke wheels and decent rubber. minimum rust for the year. Very easy restore if wanted.”
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/4948884062.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000
Looks solid.
“MINT CONDITION, 1959 WILLYS JEEP. 2 door station wagon. Original tires, mileage 13,515. Everything original but was painted. Hurricane 6 cyl. 2nd owner stored all the time, never saw winter. NEED TO SELL!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Mom just wants to get rid of this one.
“I have 3 boys. 15, 16 and 18. Too power full!!? Im a single mom who wants to get rid of it. Out from their finger tips. Only a responsible good driver with knowledge of power. I cant express enough about that!!??? VERRY powerful v-8. Climbs anything. New seats, tires and shocks. I believe it has a corvette motor. Tow bars, hitches and roll bar. Little rust. With hood.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,995.
Sure looks like there is bondo on that passenger side.
“Please visit our website for more information at www.caryimports.com”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400.
(03/28/2015) Fiberglass body. Includes a warn OD. No engine.
“1961 Willys chassis with a fiberglass CJ tub. 80″ wheelbase, tilt hood. Muncie 4-speed, 2 stick transfercase with Warn overdrive. Enclosed knuckle front diff., floating axle rear with locking hubs on all 4 corners. Ready for the engine of your choice. Comes with a towbar and some misc. parts, radiator, heater assy. etc. Clear Nevada title. $1400 O.B.O. Call or text if interested, phone call preferred.”
UPDATE: WAs $1000. **SOLD**
Listed as a 1947, looks more like a post ’61 wagon. There may be value here.
“1947 Jeep Willys Wagon. 1,000 o.b.o.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
“Cool 1950’s Willy Jeep
~Needs major restoration
~Motor is parts only- was disassembled years ago-only parts remain
~Has registration for non-use
~Pictures speak a thousand words
~This jeep climbed boulders in it’s glory days-wonderful memories of crazy adventure”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4951881288.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000.
“two 1948 jeep willys both running and driving both need a lot of work but there all there original drive train lots of extra parts tires,rims ,seat frame, gas tank theres probably more im forgetting.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/nco/cto/4948253310.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
“50’s something fiberglass tub. I don’t know what year the nose is, it came on a race jeep I was building. Both pieces need to be patched up.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/4951222873.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3100.
(03/18/2015) Listed as a 1950.
“1950 Willys Overland CJ2A Flat Fender Jeep
Good clean title. Jeep has some rust in floor.
All original cilvian version”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
(07/28/2014) This has been stretched and has some interesting features.
“1951 CJ3A
$30000 Invested in frame off nut and bolt restoration
Jeep is stretched 1 foot (makes it nicer for taller drivers)
95% of the sheet metal is new
Custom built fenders and bumpers
Custom roll cage and padding
Custom Fire wall, swinging pedals, and flooring in tub
New Crate 350 4 Bolt Main, 1200 Miles
Cam is Lunati Street master 454 Lift
44 Series Flow Masters
Optima Battery W/ Custom Tray
Auto Meter American Muscle Gauges
3 Speed Manual Transmission
T18 Transfer case W/ Borg Warner Overdrive
Limited Slip Front and Rear
Dana 27 Front, Dana 41 Rear
Disc brakes in front with braded lines, 11” drum in rear, power booster and adjustable proportioning valve
Fuel is 4 barrel propane system (Nash Fuel)
10 Gal Polished Aluminum Fuel Tank
The jeep drives straight down the road at highway speeds with no effort. The color is sakhir orange which is a 2013 bmw color. If interested I have a full list of new parts and work performed. .”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2400
(03/08/2015) Runs, but doesn’t drive.
“We have a pretty good condition Willys Flat Fender. It already has been converted to a Chevy V-8. It has a 1956 Corvette engine in it that sounds good. You can hear it run but it does not drive. It does need a full restoration. I will part out if someone just wants the jeep or just the engine.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
“Up for sale today are 3 1940’s vintage willy jeep cj2as. Two are complete, one is taken apart, but is all there. The green one runs and drives probably needs a tune up, gas tank has been lined and fuel system flushed has tow bar used behind motor home very good body, frame excellent. Red one; clutch is bad other than that it is good, body solid some rust frame excellent. Third one is in pieces and we have all of the parts solid drive train, frame. All go devil four cylinder engines. Thanks for your interest. I believe we have at least one title.”
This photo shows a MB/GPW that’s got a stretched rear. There’s no obvious indication an extension was tacked onto the back of a standard body. It was published in the May 7, 1946, issue of the Spokesman Review.
This is an interesting story.
“1944 Press Photo Joy Ann Touring Ramp at Washington National Airport in Her Jeep”
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