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This popped up on Facebook last night. It is a fun old jeeping video to watch of the 16th Annual Rubicon Trail Jeepers Jamboree.
I found two Forward Control photos in the Chicago Tribune archives.
1) This is from December 5, 1956:
2) This is from January 5, 1958:
This model jeep made from wood has some good touches.
Custom-made Wooden Willys WWII Military Jeep and Trailer
~All Hardwoods~
This beautiful Custom-made Willys World War II Military Jeep is a masterful creation by a master wood craftsman and military Veteran.
All of the parts of this Jeep and Trailer were custom made, in all hardwoods, from a paper pattern by Toys and Joys. Then it was assembled. This labor of love adds up to about 60 hours of time.
Now you see the wonderful finished product, and you can own it!
Measurements: Jeep – 12-1/2″ long x 6″ high (top of windshield) x 5-1/4″ wide, Trailer – 10-1/2″ long (with the tongue) x 3-3/4″
Condition: New, Custom-made, One of a kind
A fantastic item to add to your collection, or it would make a great gift!!
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Marc forwarded this photo. No information about it.
“Orig. Vintage Photograph, old car Jeep on a rail line 1950’s”
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Marc spotted this photo.
“ORIGINAL WWII PHOTO – ORIGINAL TO THE TIME – NOT A COPY OR PRINT
QUANTITY: 1 – See the other original WWI & WWII photos I have listed.
SUBJECT: Original snapshot photo of an MP with his jeep in Berlin, Germany. Bumper indicates this was 98th Division.
DATE: circa 1945 – Photo does not glow under a black light.
SIZE: 3″ x 4.5″
CONDITION: Very Good; see scans.
BACK: blank
SOURCE: From the archives of the World War History & Art Museum (WWHAM) in Alliance, Ohio. WWHAM designs, develops, and delivers WWI and WWII exhibits to other museums. Our most notable traveling exhibits include Brushes With War, a collection of 325 oriiginal paintings and drawings by the troops of WWI and Iron Fist, a complete HO scale model of the German 2nd Panzer Division in 1944 with 4,000 vehicles and 15,000 men.”
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Provides a good look at the dash assembly.
“This is a Type I Original News Press Wire Service Photograph.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5400.
Good looking flattie.
“willys jeep frame off restore, buick v6, t-10 4 speed, saginaw steering box, fiberglass tub and front fenders, new everything runs perfect.”
Looks like a real nice CJ-5.
“Nicest CJ5 around. 1967. Soft top. Wench with remote control. Four speed tran. Recent rebuild. Everything works. Consider something trade.”
http://northplatte.craigslist.org/cto/4779992854.html
Looks like a good price.
“Nice 1967 CJ5 with tons of extras and upgrades. Tires and rims have less than 300 miles on them. Ram clutch with dana front and rear. Rancho shocks all the way around. Runs and climbs great. Has Buick 225 V6 engine. Has Dual tanks and has full soft top as well. Also has CB Radio, Roll cage and four point harness seats.”
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/1586664?ad_cid=6
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Ran last summer.
“Truck needs restoration, pictures show the details. Needs body work. Ran last summer, but have not tried to start it since. Mileage unknown”
Runs with 161 motor.
“Early 5-digit VIN
Body — Fair to good.
Engine — Vgood — Rare 6-161 Kaiser Supersonic.
Trans — Good — T90 3 speed.
Tires, Brakes and Spare — Excellent.
Seats — Excellent.
Electrical — Fair — 6 volt system (lights disconnected).
Included — Front towbar, additional small accessories and parts, i.e. manual, tire mount, light fixtures, headlight switches, etc.
This jeep was purchased in Colorado in 2010. Trailered to AZ in 2012. Got it into running condition with carb rebuild, new tires, new seats and fuel line repairs. Nice project jeep for someone with know-how and tools. Clear title.
Cash sale only. As is. $3,000 obo”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/4780005097.html
Looks like the body has been stretched to fit on the toyota chassis.
“41 Willys jeep on a Toyota land cruiser frame with a built 327 motor with 4 speed bogs warner tran $3,900 or trade”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/4779489561.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Unclear if this runs or not.
“1949 WILLYS JEEP WITH EXTRA TRANSMISSION AND EXTRA TOP, awesome project”
There appears to be value here.
“For sale 1951 Willy’s Wagon. 2 wheel drive, original flat head six, three speed with over drive. Was a driver six years ago. Needs sheet metal work to correct rusted floor boards, rockers and tail gate. Will need to be towed. Does not run. All of the glass is there and original. This is a project not a turn key jeep. $900 obo.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/4779828250.html
No pics provided.
“I have two willys jeeps. I took them apart to make one Jeep and I just do not have the time. I am looking to sell as a whole or parts. I have the orginal L head motor with a brand new headgasket ran when removed , Dana 44 free float axels, New suspension, new gas tank, lights, bumpers, body parts, grilles, tires, rims, the Original 3 on the tree transmission, transfer cases, pto, seats, etc. The list goes on I have everything and more! A lot of new parts. Both frames are in immaculate shape one needs to be sanded. Texting is a better way to get a hold of me. All the parts are kept in storage.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/18/2014) It’s a project with a funky top. Listed as a 1945, it’s later than that.
“Willys Overland Jeep CJ 2A 60mph max, has tailgate, doors, hard top, has engine (not running), has tail lights, has front grill, hood, needs tires, Great for museum restoration project.”
http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/1592473?ad_cid=8
I hope everyone gets to enjoy themselves on this day of rest (and shopping … lol). Ann’s making tonight’s dinner, so I have the night off of cooking.
Below is a 1948 Popeye cartoon that features two jeeps.
Here’s an official Jeep Jockeys souvenir program I found on ebay a couple years ago. I finally scanned it yesterday. Many of the photos didn’t print well, but it’s still an interesting booklet, especially for those like me that recognize some of the racers names. I was disappointed by all the ads, but I included them in the scans.
A little background information: the Yakima Jeep Jockeys of Yakima, Washington, formed a club in 1963. In 1965 they incorporated and joined the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association. Beginning in 1971, the club held a series of Jeep Jockeys 4×4 Championship Races. They held them at leaf through 1977, but I do not know how much longer they were held after that year.
Exploration Northwest featured the 1977 race in one of their 1977 episodes. I was given permission to share two video clips from their episodes here.
You might remember Ron Day’s photos from a 1977 Yakima Race. It seems to be the same race that was featured in the souvenir program below.
This early Yakima Ridge Runners “Jeep Rodeo” race was captured on film. It’s short, but still fun to watch. It’s called “Jeep Jockeys Jar and Jounce“.
This is a still from the video. You can click on the picture to reach the video.
Is the trailer upside down to protect the occupants or something else?
“Original Vintage Snapshot Photo WWII Army Jeep & Trailer Size is 3.25×2.5″ inches.”
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UPDATE: Was $10000. **SOLD**
Looks solid, though it is missing part of the grille hinge that attaches to the frame.
The floor is probably gone. The package probably deserves a closer look.
“I have for sale a 49 Willys Jeep that I found rotting in a field in the country and a Bantam trailer from the same era. I have a clear title for the Willys but do not have a title for the trailer. The price is for the Jeep and the trailer, for additional money($500) I have an aluminum cab enclosure with doors(rare option)
The floor pan need to be replaced as well as other issues(I have some really nice pans to go with it we ordered for another project that didn’t fit so this is some nice metal you can cut to fit-see pic)
The motor in the old Willys is stuck…..
Has solid bones though……
If you are a Willys Purest come save this old girl before I put the tub on another frame and make a rat rod out of it with a black smoke puffing diesel motor hanging out of the front of it! Seriously I don’t have time for it, it has to go and I would rather see it “restored”, I will trade for other projects Harley, other old stuff, motorcycles, ATV’s, whatever just no electronics or crap in the back of your garage (if you don’t want it I most likely don’t either, lol) all serious offers considered, low ballers please don’t bother, you’re only wasting your own time, thanks
Please call with your questions, i don’t have time for an all day back and forth of texting that we can figure out in a 5 minute conversation!! Thanks!!”
http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/4778085106.html
UPDATE: Was $10,000. **Status Unknown**
Looks solid. Priced on the high side.
“Up for sale is my 1954 willys truck 4×4 3 speed with overdrive and brand new tires all around including spare. Runs like a champ, clean interior. Straight body. Rare find. Tags up to date. Original flat 6 must sell. $10,000 OBO Any questions call or text me”
Steve’s got these headers and windshield for sale.
1. Fenders – $275 http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/pts/4779461831.html
“‘Advanced Adapters’ chrome fenderwell headers for early CJ to 1971 small block Chevy
NEW in the box
$275 firm, cash only NO TRADES
please no texts and no calls after 8:00pm”
2. Windshield – $250 http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/pts/4779456567.html
“One piece, flat fender Willys windshield with glass in good shape
First $250 takes it, cash only NO TRADES
Please no texts and no calls after 8:00pm”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
It’s very rough.
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A for sale, $400. Has T90 transmission and Dana 18 twin stick t-case, both will shift. Has both axles, but is missing brake drums and wheels so it is not a roller. (we can get it on a trailer using some parts that I will keep). Roll bar is hand made from a GPW, not currently attached. Previous owner put sheet metal over all of the floor pans, not sure of condition underneath, but I assume rust is a-plenty. The frames on these typically rust through on the passenger front from battery acid, this one has a small crack to weld…better than most I have seen (or own). Front bumper is heavy, set up for a winch. I would not pick this as a restoration project, but if you want a flatfender Jeep to have fun in, this is it. Big things that are missing: the title, hubs, wheels, engine, left front leaf spring and windshield frame.”
