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The announcement of the low-cost Jeep Dispatcher by Kaiser Willys was published in a variety of newspapers during 1956 with different photos. Here are some examples. First, we have an article from the January 6 issue of Deseret News.
We are hoping someone recognizes the type of camper on this Willys Truck. It looks like it was built for Willys trucks it fits so well. Below the color photos are a couple of black and white photos showing a similar but slightly different example.
Jay Lewton is rebuilding his grandfather’s racing jeep. He’s looking for a few hard-to-find parts.
My grandpa and Dad owned Lewton’s Jeep Sales and service from 1952 until 1989 when chrysler took over. My dad still has the shop and now does minor repairs and vintage jeep service work. The jeep I am restoring is my grandpas 1948 Willys race jeep. He raced this at Tri County 4 Wheelers, which he and 13 friends started in 1963 in Lisbon Ohio. I am now the proud owner of the jeep and trying to find the same rims and tires he used to run. 15×10 5 slot rims and Formula Desert Dog Tires 31×10.50 r 15. Luckily I still have the rims for the paddle tires but along the way I am not sure what happened to the aluminum rims. My dad tossed the Desert dogs about 10 years ago because they were falling apart.
I am looking for some Desert Dog tires and alumuinum rims. I am also looking for a 3a or 3b frame because of the many years of offroad racing the frame on the jeep has gotten week and stressed and I would much rather put another frame under it to make it safe if I decide to show or run the jeep again.
I am including a picture of my grandpa in his jeep from the early 90’s when he was still racing. Any help in searching for these parts would be greatly appreciated. I am lucky to finally add this Jeep to my Jeep collection here in Phoenix Az where I live now.
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2600.
May be a good price.
“1948 Willys CJ-2A plow jeep. New front brake lines and hoses, new plugs, wires, points and rotor. Newer tires with no plugs or patches. Rebuilt hydraulic lift cylinder for plow. Has aftermarket heater under the dash and a Bestop soft top. Body has some rust (floors are patched with old road signs). Frame is solid.”
This is a one-owner M-38 purchased at auction in 1953. Learn more about it at Hanson Mechanical.
https://hansonmechanical.wordpress.com/2015/02/02/one-civilian-owner-m38/
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
It looks like it was built from a GPW or MB body.
“This is a 1941 Willys jeep on a custom rail frame, has a VW front end and a VW transaxle w/ a 1641 VW engine, new upholstery, full rubber floor mat, roll bar, bikini top. it has a tow bar, 2 door frames w/canvas, a AM FM radio w/CB. runs great a lot of fun on or off road. IF IT LASTS THAT LONG………………….It would cost that much or more to build it. call”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was no price.
Lots of other vehicles.
“1-M38 1952 JUST IN. Runs good
Many more projects call me with what you are looking for
Make offer or I would consider part trades or complete trades”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200.
Runs and drives.
“Jeep has had V8 conversion with manual 3sp. Good brakes and tires, 4wd works great! This jeep starts, runs & wheels without issues. Great set-up for restoration. Once I start modifying will have home for life. Check out pictures!! Not looking to trade. Clean title!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
Looks like it runs.
“Willy’s For Sale, 12 volt electrical, 4cyl engine”
It runs, but definitely needs some body work.
“1 ton pickup all original. It still runs but has been sitting awhile. It has rust in the inside and some on body. Great running truck! I’d love to have someone put some love back into it. I’m located in California.”
http://www.sellajeep.com/jss/sale/adj874/adj874.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600
“42 WW II willys jeep chassis. very good condition..Has machine gun mount plate. had been stored inside for years. Sorry no title. asking $600”
The tub looks like a good price.
“1946 Willys Jeep $400 or party out:
Grill-$100
Fenders-$100
Frames-$100
Tail lights-$100
Hood-$100
Body-$100”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/4874760601.html
It’s a fiberglass bodied project.
“47 flat fender tub is streched 7in for leg room windsheild has been chopped . it is siting on a real nice cj frame complete with 360 amc motor ,manual trans, 300 transfercase , needs alot of work!!! 1 do have the title and the tags are current !! If ur needing a really cool project call”
http://waterloo.craigslist.org/cto/4872754760.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/24/2014) Looks good.
“1948 Willys Jeepster.
Hawkeye yellow and black color!
Great solid vehicle perfect for the tailgate parties!
White wall tires, black softop.
Send your contact info including email and I will send pics to you.
$12,500 is a super deal on this rare collectible. Only made over 3 years.
Thanks! ”
http://dubuque.craigslist.org/cto/4851576936.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/04/2014) Not ‘all original stock’. Windshield, front bumper, and tail lights updated. The drain holes have been filled.
“1948 Classic Willys Jeep CJ3A
20,000 miles, All original stock. 4 cyl. flathead, 3 speed manual, low-high 4×4
newer vinyl top with doors
tow bar
classic plates”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/4874647611.html
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $2300
(11/03/2014) The top look sin good shape.
“THIS JEEP IS VERY STRONG I USE IT EVERYDAY AROUND THE FARM ! IPULL PRETTY LARGE LOGS FROM THE WOODS ! RUNS AND DRIVES 4 WHEEL WORKS TRANSMISSION WORKS ENGINE RUNS GOOD, DRIVE IT LIKE IT IS, OR WILL MAKE GREAT RESTORATION PROJECT ,TOP IS GOOD”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
How about this beautiful truck!
I am selling my 1949 Willys 2 wheel drive truck. This truck was found here in the Helena valley a few years ago. It has always been a local truck and was in totally original condition with 46,000 miles on it. Willys made very few of these. The two wheel drive was an option and four wheel drive was standard. They are very rare in this condition. I obtained it about 4 years ago and began a frame off restoration. It was finished this year in June. I did not restore it to totally original but kept it very close. Some improvements/upgrades were made.
It has the original 134 Go Devil flathead 4 cylinder engine and T90 3 speed transmission. The engine has great compression and the valves are good. I added an electronic distributor and custom header to it and it runs like a top. I removed the original oil bath filter and added a reusable K&N type. I also removed the old oil filter and added a remote setup with modern spin on filter. I replaced the original fuel pump and went electric pump and a new poly tank and modern sending unit. The 6 volt system was replaced with a 12 volt system and new alternator. I put in a brand new radiator. A new master cylinder was installed and I rebuilt the steering box with new gears and seals.
At 3.5″ x 5″ this isn’t too big, but it sure looks interesting.
“THIS IS A RARE OLD AND ORIGINAL 1941 ONE-OF-A-KIND “65TH COAST ARTILLERY” FORT BARRY, CALIFORNIA WATER-SLIDE DECAL.
GREAT ILLUSTRATION OF A DOG SOLDIER MANNING A HOOD-MOUNTED MACHINE GUN ON HIS JEEP AND TOWING A 3-INCH ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN.
THE 2ND BATTALION 65TH COAST ARTILLERY WAS STATIONED AT FORT BARRY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE IN THE MARIN COUNTY HEADLANDS. MADE UP MAINLY OF 3-INCH ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNNERS FROM WASHINGTON, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA STATES, THEY DEVELOPED A FRONT-PEDESTAL MOUNT FOR 50 CALIBER ANTI-AIRCRAFT MACHINE GUNS FOR THEIR JEEPS. MADE BY THE FAMOUS ILLUSTRATORS AT THE LACQUER GRAPH PROCESS COMPANY, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.
THIS UNUSUAL BEAUTIFUL DECAL SHOWS ITS AGE, BUT DISPLAYS WELL IN EXCELLENT UNUSED CONDITION.
IT MEASURES ABOUT 3 1/2 BY 5 INCHES IN SIZE.
IT WOULD BE A NICE ASSET TO ANY 2ND BN 65TH COAST ARTILLERY REGIMENT, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA STATE OR TRAVEL DECAL COLLECTION.”
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Sometimes, you have to sacrifice the jeep! This photo was taken in Fulda Gap, Germany.
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It’s supposed to have only $10,000 miles. Has a Texaco logo. Maybe an ex-service station jeep?
“1963 Willyz’ 9,700 original miles. All original ! 1 owner . 5 1/2 foot Western Plow . $10,000 FIRM !!!!”
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/4873226683.html
Looks like a nice rig.
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“1973 Jeep Wagoneer. Collector Truck. Time Capsule. 90K Original Miles
MODEL: Wagoneer Quadra-Trac 4×4
VIN #: J3A154CP54537
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.
(09/03/2014) It runs, but could use some more work.
“I am having to sell my dj3a. It is a 1961 Dj3a universal model. The tub, fenders, grill, hood, windshield(Has Plexiglass) and frame are in good condition with very little rust. The model number on the fire wall is 56337 20363 and on the frame is 23408. This jeep runs, drives and stops. It has the four cylinder willys engine in it. The valves need to be set. The engine cranks right up and runs well. It originally was a column shift but has been changed to a floor shift. It is a two wheel drive jeep. This jeep is of the same model family as the Surrey as in the Elvis Presley movie. It does come with a clear Missouri title in my name”
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4872998043.html
Looks rough, but runs and drives.
“rusty ’48 CJ2A. runs & drives great! three color paint. 50 psi oil & 160 temp. no odd noises. P.O. repaired / replaced brakes, complete exhaust system, knuckle seals, hub seals, yoke seals, re-cored radiator. I have overhauled the carburetor, repaired starter, battery cables, re-built front springs w/ new shackles, new 7:00 x 15 tires & tubes. lights work & charges 14 volts & also has a heater. I have an original set of seat frames that come with the jeep. clear Tennessee title. this is a fun little farm jeep that I use almost daily, been hauling fire wood lately. I am asking $2500 but I am not married to that & will entertain offers. I also will trade for U.S. military firearms.”
http://jackson.craigslist.org/cto/4873429651.html
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **Status Unknown**
Runs and plows, but not sure how roadworthy it is.
“Features Include, But Are Not Limited To:
New Seats
New Floor
New Brakes
New Tires
Heater Works
Lights Work
Needs Outer Pinion Bering, Which I Have NEW In Box
Great For Camp OR Plowing
This unit is being sold As Is, Where Is, As Shown, With All Faults, If Any, Without Any Warranty Implied. It is your responsibility to view the unit if you so wish, or choose a mechanic to inspect it for you. You are welcome by appointment to do so prior to bidding.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20,000.
It has a custom rear bumper.
“This jeep is 1946 and is complete
No rust runs perfect”
