This photo was shared by Travis to Facebook. I assume it is a VW with a Jeep front clip.
2 1945 Negatives of GPWs on eBay
These two negatives from 1945 might interest GPW collectors.
1959 FC-150 Center City, MN Hemming Auction
Bill shared this FC. Looks in good shape.
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1959-jeep-fc150-center-city-mn-351323
“… Described as having undergone a cab- and bed-off restoration, with recent paint that’s said to be in very good shape, the Jeep has also reportedly received a new bed floor and hardware, and scored a win in its only car-show appearance to date…”
1957 Truck Hancock, NH Hemmings Auction
This truck is currently at $5800. Thanks to Bill for sharing.
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1957-jeep-other-843526
“A 1957 Willys Jeep Flatbed with a flathead Super Hurricane six-cylinder is what’s offered here, for sale at no reserve. The New Hampshire-based vintage 4×4 was reportedly painted in 2020 and has a “rust-free” body, while the L-head Super Hurricane engine is said to be original, but in need of a tune-up. There are 65,754 miles on the odometer, but the seller notes it was non-functional for a while. The truck’s true mileage is unknown. “It’s time to pass this truck on to another old Jeep lover,” says the seller.”
Sportif, Dispatcher, Beach Comber, Commuter & DJ-6A
UPDATE: Roger Jordan posted this rare photo of a DJ-6A concept vehicle on Facebook. It reminds me of the Dispatcher-100 and Sportif models, so I’ll add it to this page
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Originally posted April 8, 2019:
As most folks know, Brooks Stevens was instrumental in numerous production and concept car designs. One of the lesser known projects was, apparently, an offshoot of the DJ-3A 2WD line. There are four documented designs, two of which became concept vehicles.
- The Sportif: This DJ-3A-like vehicle appears to use the DJ-3A convertible windshield and hood, to which some stylistic designs have been added. There are a variety of undated pics at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s website which tags the images as being prototypes for the Canadian Market. A March-April 1995 Willys World article dates the pics to 1959. Brook Stevens is pictured in both images.
- The Dispatcher (aka Dispatcher Sportif) and Dispatcher 100: The Milwaukee Art Museum labels this simply as the Dispatcher, but other placed identify this as the Dispatcher 100 or Dispatcher Sportif. You can see all the pics at the Museum’s website.
Dispatcher 100: Derek Redmond published a slightly different version of this concept at the CJ-3B page. It’s titled the Dispatcher 100 (has an insignia with the name on the passenger door) and it may represent a slight update or next evolution of the “Dispatcher” above. The cover on the passenger side cowl suggests this might have been made from the later model DJ-3A body (which used the hole for a heater vent).
- Jeep Beach Comber: This fanciful 2WD vehicle looks inspired by the DJ-3A Surrey, one designs for beaches and vacation rentals. There’s only one image of it at the Milwaukee Art Museum. This appears to use the later model Willys hubcaps seen on the Surreys.
- Jeep Commuter 100: It looks to be a roomier version of the other vehicles, but with a top that allowed lots of visibility. There’s only one image of it at the Milwaukee Art Museum. This jeep also appears to use the later model Willys hubcaps seen on the Surreys. I can attest that the low windshield and low soft top (if that is a soft top) would have made it difficult for 6-footers like me to climb back into the rear seat.
2023 Willys Jeep Rally June 2-3 2023
This year’s Willys Jeep Rally will be held June 2-3 2023 at its usual location in Houston Woods, College Corner, Ohio. Thanks to Russ for letting me know! You can learn more here: http://www.mw-willysjeep.com
1962 FC-170 Dually Cedar Rapids, IA $15,000
I suspect this will sell pretty quickly.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/520102966765908/
“Runs and drives. Was restored at some point by previous owner. Fresh fluids, fresh carb rebuild. Tires appear to be original to the truck, weather checked but hold air. Bill of sale only.”
2 CJ-2As Phoenix, AZ $7500
The red one has no engine.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1137643770271608
“1946 & 1947 cj2a’s. Multicolored one is a 47’ titled, running L134, with working O/D. Carb needs a rebuild, brakes need attention, but stops. Older 7.00×15’s NOS, just mounted. The red one is a 46, no title, no motor, but I have enough parts to put it together including 2 blocks, one just needs to be assembled. Message me if you have any questions”
1942? Slat Grille? MB? Fresno, CA $8000
This is listed as a 1942; it has some military parts; and, it has no glove box, so it may have been a slat grille at some point.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3319730388275939/
“1942 Jeep Cj2a · Other_body_style · Driven 10,000 miles 350 engine automatic trans”
1943 GPW Gilbert, AZ **Sold**
Update SOLD. Was $9900.
It’s a project.
“RARE AND DESIRABLE U S ARMY FORD GPW JEEP VERY COMPLETE AND ORIGINAL . NEEDING RESTORATION AND IS VERY SOLID . ENGINE IS FREE . ORIGINAL FORD DRIVE TRAIN. COMBAT WHEELS. Seller’s Notes Will be happy to provide additional photos and details. Jeep is not running and has been in storage.”
1950 Modified Wagon Sun Valley, NV Make Offer
UPDATE: This was sold out of NV in 2021. Now for sale (make offer) in Cali.
(04/03/2021) This is different. The price seems reasonable.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/501492705205201/
“Full custom 1950 Willy’s wagon completed 900 miles ago. Frame off, everything new, built 350/350 with tubbed Dana rear end, custom rumble seat, seats 8, custom sound system and led lighting. Looking for trades or make offer!”
1943 MB Red Bluff, CA $1500
Project or parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1220904748777369
“1943 Willys mb Jeep. Engine turns over but not running. No paperwork. Body is very rough.”
1946 CJ-2A & 1955 CJ-5 Pomona, CA $650
The CJ-5 may have some early Free-Lock hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1395644641004293
“One is a 1946 the other one is a 1955 they both need a hell of a lot of work $650 for both bill of sale only we do not have a title for these don’t ask $650 takes both”
1959 Truck Phoenix, AZ **Sold**
UPDATE: **Sold** was $1900.
This appears to be a truck with the rear sides of a wagon modified into a rear bed. It’s something a little different.
“1959 Willys, Jeep, 2WD, Custom made fleet side bed, No front fenders, No seat, Custom bumpers, Center line wheels, new tires but older. V8 318, AT, dodge rearend, motor and trans are good but not running now. Good start on Rat Rod project, Hot Rod, pickup, truck. $1900.00 OBO,”
Year? CJ-3A? Spanish Fork, UT $2250
This seller may also have the red one listed from Spanish Fork. The seller thinks this is a 2A, but I’d say it is more likely a 3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/697022558685310
“Old Jeep Willys flat fender project. I believe she’s a 2-A but someone here probably knows more. Body panels are in good shape. She definitely needs someone to love her. A fantastic project car, or would be a sweet bar or decoration in a man cave or bar. I. Included a picture of the bar I built in my shop. I’ve got 2 of these and would work a deal on both of them. This one is still on the trailer and ready to be delivered in the next few days.”
Year? GPW? Miramonte, CA $7000
Seller claims this is a “Ford”. It looks like the rear lids are flat like an MB. Not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/789657225524294
“1941 original go-anywhere, do-anything vehicle, which came to be known by its nickname, “Jeep””
1943? MB? Silver City, NM $6000
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/07/2022) This has an unusual mod at the driver’s entrance. The cowl lid suggests this is an M-38.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/668508681658006/
“Original 1943 Willys jeep general. It runs good willing to trade for a bobcat or comparable piece of equipment or $6,000”
DJ-3A? & A Sand Jalopy? Imperial, CA $1000
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/09/2022) I have to say I was more curious about the Sand Jalopy Hot Rod than the jeep. The jeep seems to have a DJ-3A body. Neither seems to have much value.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/408067411508752
“1 Jeep 1 water pumper buggy 1000$ for both Bill of sale”
1951 CJ-3A Las Vegas, NM $5000
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/28/2022) This has a Blue Star hardtop, though it may be missing the rear and side doors.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/557768702697578
“It’s been stored for 25 years and was running.”
Unusual Windshield on MB
UPDATE: As Barney notes in the comments, it appears to be a windshield adapted from a Mighty Mite. You can see an example here: http://www.ewillys.com/wp-content/uploads2/2020/11/year-m422a1-imperial-ca1.jpg
Buz just acquired this MB that has an unusual windshield setup. I have seen some bubba jobs similar to this windshield, but someone did this much better than most. It does not appear to be an M-38A1 windshield (too narrow), but it doesn’t appear to be a CJ-3A/DJ-3A windshield (curved top holder). Anyone recognize it?
He described the windshield this way:
I bought this 1943 Willys MB with this unusual style M38A1 windshield assembly. It is narrower than the M38A1 windshield and this one has not been cut and welded. Also a very precise adaptation to the cowl to mount the windshield. No doubt it probably harms the value of the 1943 model, but it has to have been some sort of factory modification, it’s not a home brew bubba job. Have you ever seen anything similar to this? I have the history of this jeep back to 1947. The first civilian registration was issued in 1947 to E. W. Worrell who paid $800 for it in Hillsville, VA.
Here are some pics.
Back to the Racer
After an unexpected detour of 6 months, I finally had a chance to return to working on the racer.
My first project was to create the side bars by reusing the 2 1/2″ side bars from the yellow racer. You can see them mounted on the old racer here (my finger is accidentally pointing out the driver’s sidebar in this pic). I cut both of them off this chassis.
Here is a side view of the old chassis. These sidebars are angled upward to attach at the angled portion of the frame near the engine mounts. I liked the look of them, so figured I’d reuse them. At this point, I also plan to build the new racer cage similar to what you see blow, but with a few changes.
Somehow, I managed not to take many pics of this process, but I started with my new metal saw by cutting the side bars so they’d sit flat (I removed the sidebars from the other chassis with a sawz-it-all, so the cuts weren’t great).
Trying to get this angle just right on the front portion of the bars was tricky. So, I cut the back bar first to the optimal length, then dropped the front of the bar over the edge of the table until the tube was level. Then used the flat edge of a carpenter square to draw a straight edge on the bar.
Here, the cut has been finished.
Next, I welded plates to each tube end. Then, I clamped the tubes to the sides of the frame. With that done, Ann and I put the body in place to make sure it fit over the angled side bar, which it does.
Since it looks like things will fit correctly, I will pull the body back off, pull the side bars off, clean off the paint where I need to weld on the frame, and attach the sidebars.
Next, I’ll spend some time determining how the floor, cage, firewall, and the seats will mount, and how the side of the body will attach to the cage (the body sides are weak rather flimsy, so it needs a good mounting system).
1954 CJ-3B Moab, UT $5000
Seems worth a look. It has a replacement body.
https://cars.ksl.com/listing/8310794
“Good running willys jeep. Starts right away. Stock engine. High hood 3B. Has rear locks. Unlockable hubs on all 4 corners. Breaks and clutch work well. It has a tow bar. She needs some wiring, a couple of bolts that need tighten, and new tires. 54 willys”
1946 CJ-2A Surrey, BC, Canada $1750
This includes a PTO and rear gearbox.
https://abbotsford.craigslist.org/cto/d/surrey-1946-cj2a-project/7576116845.html
“Great Project, Parts or Movie Prop. This is a 1946 CJ2A with No Title. Comes with original motor removed and ready for rebuild. This vehicle has the original PTO, transmission and transfer case.”
1949 Jeepster Chico, CA $13,000
1951? CJ-3A/DJ-3A? Roseville, CA $7500
This appears to have a DJ-3A body, though a filler has been added to the driver’s side. It does not appear to have a DJ-3A frame (it’s missing the parking brake cable mounts on the underside of the frame).
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/roseville-jeep-willys-x4/7572611234.html
“1851 Willy’s CJ-3A
Runs and drives great rust free
Power steering upgrade
Very well maintained covered
Last registered 2021
clean California title in hand”