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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $175.
I wonder if it spins.
“”W.O. design PAT NO 143395″ power take off.
Was mounted on rear drawbar of 1957 Willys CJ5
Getting hard to find.
Will ship.
Great Christmas gift for your 4-wheeling Willys guy…”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.
(10/01/2014) Looks promising.
“old military jeep trailor good tires”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
The front frame rails have been lengthened.
“I have a ’47 jeep cj2 with Chevy 350, t-15 3 speed transmission, Dana spicer 20 transfer case and power steering, axles, and suspension from a later model cj. New BFG tires. Runs and drives but sometimes grinds out of reverse when backing up. It was previously tagged and inspected but they have expired. Looking to trade for 2010 and up Polaris RZR 800 and up or a Harley Davidson. I would also be interested in a multiple high end gun trade. Open to other offers also. Text preferred but you can call or email.”
Starting my morning in Brooklyn at Barnes and Nobles. I’d misread the subway, so got off tow stops later than planned. At least I didn’t misread it all the way to Manhattan!
I ran out of time to update you on most of Wednesday’s adventures. However, Ann did post her version of my day on Facebook.
Traveler update. Poor David: it’s dangerous for him to travel without me… To start with, his plane got in at 7amish (an hour late), and included a woman passing out in the aisle next to him (hope it’s not Ebola). He’s gotten almost no sleep OR food in two days. His morning adventure was to visit a grave of a family friend and someone he’s done considerable research on. After a long walk from the train to hotel all the while dragging his bags he faced another long walk to the cemetery, only to find the cemetery much more vast than expected.
And that’s when IT START RAINING.
Undaunted he plodded-on but the grave wasn’t where that dang google map said it should be so he looked it up on the cemetery map, but then it started raining harder. Now my poor soaked traveler recognized an important fact: He should always listen to his wife, but more on that later.
Realizing his folly poor David tried to leave only to find a locked gate. Bewildered, cold, hungry, and soggy, and tired, he used his iPhone to look for an escape route…… but then, it died. In the end he had to trudge his way ALL the way back across the cemetery blinded by foggy rain splattered glasses, alone, all connection to the outside world lost, paranoid the cemetery was acting against him….wanting him to remain forever.
Thankfully, he made it out alive and was able to get a cab right away. He’s now back at his hotel and tucked into a warm bed to sleep while his sweater and only pair of jeans hopefully dry out. Now, I had to recommend a few times that he should:
1. Take more cabs and not kill himself walking all over hell and gone.
2. He should really really get a new phone since he’s been having so much trouble with his current one.
And 3! Take a darn coat. It’s winter and rain is expected in the forecast. My poor guy. While I love being right, heheheee, I don’t love it so much at his expense. Let’s hope the rest of his trip goes better then theses first few hours.
In her explanation, she missed one important encounter I’d forgotten to mention to her . . .
While walking in downtown Brooklyn this morning, some woman walking toward me stopped 20 yards in front of me, lifted her jacket, grabbed her crotch, and shouted “DO YOU WANT TO LICK MY P(female part)Y!?! WELL DO YOU!?! I was pretty shocked! So, was the middle aged woman pushing a stroller with a child in it just in front of me. Both of us froze while the eager, exuberant woman tried to convince us we should sample her wares, “C’MON, DO YA?”
Needless to say I and the stroller-pusshing woman both declined the generous offer and walked purposefully and briskly passed her.
On the bright side, I did have a fantastic burger at the Burger Bistro on 5th Street. They made burgers out of beef, Kobe beef, tuna, chicken, lamb, vegetables, and turkey! I splurged on a Medium rare Kobe burger. It was fantastic. Now, if only they’d made fresh fries.
Kobe beef, caramelized onion, chipotle (spicy!) sauce and hot pepper cheese. It was great!
Joe just picked up this rare Topeka Highway Mower last month. Joe would love to find a soft door setup like is shown on this Topeka.
Topeka like these were assembled with jeep parts. I’ve updated the Topeka Mower info.
Marc found this great photo of jeeps positioned outside Weatherby’s sporting goods. The jeep on the left appears to be a GPW, while the one on the right is a CJ-2A. It was posted at the gentlemen’s sporting club. There is more history about the Weatherby’s, sporting goods, safaris, and rifles, but I’ll have to save that research for later.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc spotted this one. We’ve seen the photo, but his is an original press photo that includes a caption.
“1945 Press Photo Willys-Overland Motors Postwar Jeep Used as Paint Sprayer”
Maury spotted this ad showing a famous shot of a slat grille charging over a hill.
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Looks like the pair is priced at $3500. The 2A runs and the 3A doesn’t.
“I have two complete Jeep’s for sale. I would like to sell these as a pair. They are both partially restored and have new tires etc… I drove the 1947 quite a bit this summer, it ran great. Has been sitting in my shop the last couple of months and the last time I tried to start it, it would run for a while then die. I think the carb needs cleaned. The 1953 is complete but the engine is disassembled. They would be fun to tinker with this winter.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
“This is a 1954 Jeep Willys with all original parts and equipment.
It starts and drives good, and the 4×4, four wheel drive works good. It takes a lot to get it stuck. It has a hard top that can be removed. It has a strong running Continental engine. It even has a snow plow that was mounted on the front if you want to play with it.
The plow is raised by an electric winch. This has been kept as mainly a “toy to play with”
This is a CJ 2 or CJ 3 I think grandad said. It is one of the original Jeeps before they became the “wrangler””
UPDATE: Was $12,000. **Status Unknown**
Looks parade ready.
“What you are looking at is a motor pool restored 1950 Willys M38 Jeep. This Jeep is very original will nearly every part from the day it was built by Willys. This was a frame off restoration. Clear title. Ready to go anywhere.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Runs and drives, but has tranny noise.
“I have a 50 willy jeep flat fender, with a ford V8 motor, it has power steering and power brakes, It has a 3 speed trans with a T 18 transfer case, it has two gas tanks, it also has a winch on the front. It has a roll bar and a full bench seat with good upholstery. It does not have a back seat. The motor runs good, but the trans makes a lot of noise in 2nd and third gears. I have another 3 speed trans for it. I have a clean Nevada title for it The windshield is cracked and dirty and there is some rust in the usual places.I am only asking $1500 for the jeep as it does need some tlc, but it does run and you can drive it home if you don’t live to far from Carson City. Larry Will trade for a suzuki sidekick, or Geo Tracker, or a Suzuki Samurai or 1973 Jeepster Larry Thanks for looking”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
The flames and angular rear wheel well give this a different look.
“Very nice 1960 Willy’s Jeep CJ3B. Solid Frame and Body. Very little rust. New Tires, Top, All seats in good condition, back seat included. Has PTO Winch on front bumper with new cable. Powered by a 1965 Ford 289 with 2 Barrel Carb. Very nice and well done conversion. The rest of the drive train is original. Good brakes and mufflers. Has external oil filter, original front and rear gas tank’s, Roll Bar, New Spare Tire, Two Gerry Cans with Carrier Mount. Front Bumper Tow Bar to pull it with another truck. Snow Plow Included. Adult owned and Driven.”
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/4788548717.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900
No titles for any of the trucks.
“Three Willy’s Pick-ups. I’m not sure on the years, but can investigate if needed. No titles.
Silver Willy’s is a really nice one and the best bang for the buck. It even has the Willy’s hood ornament intact. $1500.
Red Willy’s has a lot of parts in the bed. $800
White Willy’s is a six cylinder and has a winch on it. $600.
We will sell all or just one.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Runs and drives.
“1950 with V6 Buick Straight Fire. Runs great. Has real nice tires. Good to look at, and great to drive. Good to Excellent condition.”
Both are projects. The first is $5000 and the second $2000.
“1947 Willys Jeep runs and drives has a PTO winch, new top and bows, new tank, and other goodies. Solid jeep but does have some quarter panel damage. asking $5000. We do have a second 1947 jeep rolling chassis good body but has no motor or trans. asking $2000”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/4788337593.html
Project or parts. Has an incorrect motor.
“1957 Willys Jeep cj3b in need of restoration. No title. Call or text if you have any questions”
http://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/4786389343.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Needs some work. No title.
“Selling my 58 willys civilian not military(no title). Bought it as a project, started on some of the the body work. Haven’t touched it in the past year. Ran when I bought it, i haven’t started it since. Also have original seat frames, spare tire holder and hard top to be sold separately as I found and bought these parts separately. Can be sold as a package or separate pieces if you’re missing something for your project. Contact me w any questions via email or text”
UPDATE: Was $700. **SOLD**
No pics provided.
“1951 M38 complete but best used for parts. Complete running gear. Engine may be a replacement & turns over. 4 Military whwheels, good windshielf frame & tailgate. Body dented & rusted. Serial # MC22680”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
(11/14/2014) Looks in good shape.
“Stock – 4 Cylinder – 3 Speed – 4 Wheel Drive. Everything has been rebuilt on this beauty! It has been a Labor of Love working hours and hours tinkering and restoring this sweet ride! It has New Wheels and Tires, Diamond Plate Tank. It is rebuilt mechanically and ready for you to paint!”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $15,900
(11/10/2014) Nice looking 2A.
“fully restored frame off 1946 Willys CJ 2a . two year old restoration. runs excellent. did a week off roading thru colorado mountains and it performed flaulessly. converted to 12V. added a new best top, heater, cigarette lighter to charge cell phones, electric window wipers, you wont find a cleaner CJ2a. asking what i have in it.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(09/24/2014) Is that a small winch on the front passenger side frame rail?
“I’m selling my basically stock 1948 willys cj-2A.
Original flathead engine rebuilt 2000 miles ago.
Originally axles
4 wheel drive works.
Soft top is very new and fits nice. Have soft doors but they need to be mounted.
It already has collector plates so no need for tabs ever again(it’s licensed as a horseless buggy)
It’s a fun jeep, extremely capable in 4wheel low and hilariously gutless in 2high but that’s honestly part of the fun and it’s only sixty horse power. I didn’t think I would get as much atention as I do when I’m driving it but people really like these old jeeps. Runs really good.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/4786274908.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(09/10/2014) Needs some work on the rear.
“This 46 willy has a rebuilt 283 chevy runs great. Frame and axles painted black and in great condition. Tow bar for the front bumper. Racing seats. Gauges and everything work. Body just needs to be finished in the rear. Clean title pink in hand. Asking $4000 shoot me an offer. Call or text”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/4787764061.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay
A road literally built for a jeep.
“original press photo from 1944 featuring An American jeep rides through a section of the Burma Road in China that is cut right into the rocky mountainside. . Photo is 7in.x 9in. in size.”
Just a few updates today as I’ll be in mid-flight to New York by the time this posts. Charles forwarded a variety of pics.
I think this is a cropped version of a Life Magazine photo?
