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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3150
(12/05/2015) Listed as a 1950, it looks more like a ’46 or early ’47 CJ-2A.
“NICE PROJECT JEEP ALL COMPLETE AND ORIGINAL CIVILIAN 1950 JEEP ITS ALL HERE AND COMPLETE HASNT BEEN CRANKED IN ABOUT 2 YEARS AND HAS SOM RUST IN FLOOR BOARDS”
This photo appeared in a September 06, 1943, promoting the jeep as a tractor.
A 1943 an interview with Barney Roos appeared in a Palm Beach newspaper that explored his automotive history. In the article, Roos promoted the jeep as a practical alternative to the standard tractor. Another article in the Milwaukee Journal seconded farmer’s optimism regarding the jeep (there were many articles promoting the jeep as a farm tractor. Here’s a September 06, 1943 article).
A year later, two Canadian Agricultural specialists were much less confident in the jeep’s potential, suggesting the jeep drove to fast, the transmission was not strong enough, and the jeep lacked power to be a good farm vehicle. Willys Overland must have agreed with those researchers, because they addressed those issues by installing lower gears, which both added power and slowed down the jeep. They also updated the transmission to the T-90.
I’ll begin with the 1944 Canadian article first as that is comparatively short.
By April 1942 newspaper editors weren’t sure what to call the new fangled quarter-ton bantam-willys-ford invention. The problem was highlighted in this Sarasota-Herald-Tribune article which surveyed editors’ uses of different descriptive words. Note the naval editor’s response at the very bottom of the article.
Eventually, a decision was made. In May of 1942 newspapers announced the armored division officially named the quarter-ton command/reconnaissance car the ‘Peep’, while the half-ton armored car was called the ‘Jeep’. The Milwaukee Journal published two photos to help readers distinguish between the two.
That’s a Ford GP at the top, while at the bottom is what I believe to be an early Dodge Command Car. You can view other earlier examples like the one above at the Command Car site.
This article in the Pittsburgh Press, in May of 1942 confirms that the names “jeep” and “peep” had been transformed from slang into legitimate words that could appear in dictionaries.
As late as 1984, some WWII vets didn’t know why they called the jeep a peep. According to this article in the Spokane-Review, Patton’s 3rd Army Armored Division continued to call the jeep a peep throughout the war.
This is interesting. I don’t know how rare it is. One of the charms is a jeep.
“Circa 1940’s-50’s military-themed silver charm bracelet
Willy’s Jeep, tank, USN symbol, plane, machine gun, paratrooper, sailor charms”
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/clt/4864225571.html
Two jeeps, one title.
“here a 2 willys jeeps they both run.i have a title for one of them they are sold as a pair.i have a new gas tank that also goes with”
http://fargo.craigslist.org/ptd/4859916829.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $12,000.
Looks good. Was listed here in Feb 2013.
“Very rare 1966 CJ6 with factory hard top. Super clean! Stock V6 and 3 speed manual. A couple modifications. Could easily be take back to stock or modified for the ultimate offroader! Already replaced all brake shoes, stainless steel brake lines, upgrade to GM alternator, ignition coil, radio (w/Bluetooth), speaker boxes, aftermarket rear bumper with tire swing, electronic points/ignition, CB installed but not hooked up, also have AC system if wanted. I don’t carry my phone vary often so leave a message, text, or e-mail”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4995.
Not many of these RHD J30s in the US.
“1966 Mitsubishi Jeep J30 4 Door 4X4
Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries under license from Kaiser Jeep.
These were made from the late 1950s through the late 1990s. However, very rare here in the US.
It features a 4 Cylinder gas motor with a 3 speed manual column shift. (Three on the tree).
It has a THREE speed transfer case 2 Hi, 4 Hi, 4 Med, 4 Lo, and N.
The motor runs quite well. It shifts fine. We drove it to the lot.
However, the brakes need work before it can be driven.
Overall the Jeep is pretty solid. There is some minimal rust in various rocker and door spots.
The frame, floors, and underside look remarkably well. The truck came from Texas.
The interior appears to be mostly original. The seat upholstery is good, but the cushioning material has deteriorated.
The door panels need recovering and the headline is missing (the insulation is still there).
After market gauges and radio have been added many, many years ago. The radio actually works.
The tire look fairly recent. It looks like it was probably repainted eons ago.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Runs and drives.
“1977 Mail Jeep 6 cyld. Automatic Trans. Runs & Drives Great
Good Heat, Lots of New Parts Good Tires ,Doors all lock,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
“50 cj-3a runs and drives, needs brakes, has a new battery, carb rebuilt, fuel pump, four wheel drive is good. 12 volt and is in fair shape has rust but the frame is good. Come for a test drive, make good farm or trail machine. Good tires but dry rot, hold air. Bill of sale and cash only, must sale for medical reasons. Please no calls after 9 pm and leave a message.”
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $10,000
Interior- New Bestop seats, original rear seat (military canvas covering), rhinolined dark green, OEM replacement gauges, tachometer on steering column, ’74 Chevelle tilt steering column, original downward dash light, original dash plates, full roolbar/cage, TUFFY locking stereo roll cage box, roll cage dual speakers, stereo with iPod/phone plug, Full Tigertop soft top.
Exterior- Painted fluorescentlime green PPG paint, quadruple hood latches, manufactured front and rear bumpers, Rancho steering stabilzer shock, 2″ rubber lift, Pro-Comp 33″ tires on 15″ aluminum Centerlines, all new wiring via Paintless Wiring kit (spade fuses), Secondary rear gas tank built and installed in rear with baffle (front under driver seat in great condition, with manual knob twist tank selector, Underbody and firewall rhinolined in black, 11″ front drum brakes (9″ were stock), LED Stop/Turn lights, New hat channel underbody in 10 gauge steel, CJ3A windshield frame with vent.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3250.
“1947 Willys Jeep. Has clean title, currently non-opped. Has CHP assigned new vin #, pink slip in hand. Runs great, fires up every time even after sitting for a while.
The body is a little rough but the drivetrain is solid. Custom 2″ x 4″ steel box frame, Chevy 327 small journal motor with Edelbrock Quadrajet, intake manifold, and aluminum valve covers. HEI ignition, Electric fuel pump with automatic shut off. Chevy T-10 4 speed tranny mated to a Dana 20 T-Case. Axles are out of an ’86 CJ-5, Dana 35 front with ez-locker and AMC 20 in the back with Superior 1-piece axles and a brand new Detroit locker. 4.56 gears. Manual steering and brakes. Jeep also has full roll cage, welded by a professional shop. Cage bolts to fabricated frame mounts and can be removed. 4 point harnesses, Summit 16 gallon poly fuel cell replaced the under seat tank. This jeep is a blast in the desert or on the trail, will go anywhere you want. Also has a tow bar. Sitting on 33-12.5×15 tires and steel wheels with full size spare. Since it is non opped it will need to be towed, or I may be able to deliver on my flatbed trailer for some extra $$. Email preffered for any questions or clarifications, I’m not interested in any trades. Just had a baby and have to downsize, not acquire new projects.”
Needs work.
“Willys Jeep Aluminum Hartop and Doors, super light weight, came with a CJ3A, needs some work which is why they are cheap but has a lot of potential.”
http://westslope.craigslist.org/pts/4865622373.html
The parts look useful.
“’48 Willys body, frame, seats, roll bar, steering wheel and box, wheels, fenders, windshield, hood, grill, all in good cond. CA title, current non-op. Flat rod, Jeep rod start. Price is firm.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/4865899678.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
Doesn’t run.
“Good body & interior, V8 motor. Doesn’t run currently. Selling this out of an estate, so I apologize in advance for not knowing much about it. It was a restoration project but never completed. Great opportunity for a rebuild undertaking. ”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/26/2015) It’s a project.
“Was intended to be a project but we have too many happening right now. This will make a great vehicle to use for parts or to restore! Will consider offers.”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/ctd/4866028203.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3250.
The seller does make some unusual claims . . . I think the ORIGINAL fiberglass fenders might just be my favorite comment. Though, his claim that you are buying a running vehicle that doesn’t run is a close second.
“Here is a 1951 CJ2A SUPER RARE FIND Jeep Wrangler. It has a V8. The Jeep has Minimal rust as it was in storage for MANNNNNYYYYY Years. It has fiberglass hood & flatfenders (original to this model). The Jeep has all the seating and is black interior. Comes with a bikini top only and no doors…(as they were not factory to this era (Korean War era). I have owned it only a short time and just don’t have the time or money to put into it. I have never started or turned it over but last owner swore up and down he drove it all the time and runs fine. The U bolts need replaced on the front end ( I HAVE NEW). Jeep is metallic blue. I need the garage space so the build I planned to do has to go. Keep in mind EVERY thing you do to this HISTORICAL vehicle makes it worth more and more. This is an extremely RARE opportunity to have such a clean machine that runs to start whatever type of project you want out of it or make a daily summer driver/toy. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500
(04/12/2014) Runs and drives.
“This very rare rust free 61 FC 170 Willys jeep is unique,strange,& desirable,only 30,000 made between 1956 & 1964 ,2300 in 61,only a few have survived,this is a civilian model made even fewer military. Original paint,truck bed is still complete,was running and is complete,only 35 thousand miles This is a one ton 9 ft bed Willys pickup truck, five window”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/24/2014) It’s a project, but has an interesting paint job.
“58 Willys pickup with tag and title up to date.”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/4855424749.html
This was sold a couple years ago. Seller has updated several items, but still needs to get the alternator wired.
http://richmond.craigslist.org/ele/4850691714.html
“1948 Willys w/ title 302 ford engine running this past summer needs alt. wired back in .has new tires water pump /battery .red top/thermostat. alum. rad. tires are 33/15/12.50 with “10” inch wheels classic mickey tompsons polished lock nuts .brand new farm jack w/ alum.mount and mounted roll bar .3 speed t18 new summit steering wheel this is my baby and dream vehical don’t want to sell .took m years to find one i like.
Joe and his GPW attended the 24th Annual Military Vehicle Show held by the Arizona Military Vehicle Collectors Club this past weekend. It looks like he was having plenty of fun!
Here’s Joe posing with some new friends.
Here’s Joe and his GPW
Another new friend Joe?
An ad printed in the December 29, 1957, issue of the Toledo Blade highlighted the number of factories and sub-assembly plants Kaiser Willys had all over the world. They also had dealerships serving 134 countries.
Buz sent me a note about the Rescued Film Project Archive. The Project finds undeveloped canisters of film and works to restore them. They have an online archives. Recently, they found thirty-one rolls from WW II. A few of those rolls include jeeps (seen below).
Check out this video about the WWII archive: http://vimeo.com/116735360
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,000
Looks like a nice jeep.
“Willys jeep custom built lots of Chrome and stainless contact me”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
There may be some value in the motor, tires and other parts.
“I have a 1946 Willys Jeep cj-2a in restorable condition. Its all there needs floorpans replaced I have already cut them out as a start on the project that I begin a year ago and never finished. I have cranked motor over and it seems to be free and in good working order, missing carb. also have a set of 4 origonal tire chains for the Jeep that goes with it. Open for possible trades. I have all the paperwork from the previous owner and have checked with the Clerks office and there is not a problem on sending for the title. ”
