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Mosquito Control Purchases Willys

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At the time of this photo the American Mosquito Control Association owned more than 3000 jeeps, making it one of the biggest jeep customers.

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WWII National Memorial Depicts a Jeep

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Tim visited the WWII National Memorial in Washington, DC, recently and discovered it included a relief sculpture of a jeep.

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Clyde Beatty’s Safari Wagon

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This article from the May 1955 issue of Willys News shares the story of Clyde Beatty and his ‘Safari Car’. You can learn all about the famous Clyde Beatty on Wikipedia.

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1955-05-willys-news-clyde-beatty-safari-car-pg5-2Clyde Beatty also purchased a special car from Willys in 1951:

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Top Off Road Trails in America by State

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PartCatalog.com’s Clint Henderson recently surveyed over 1,100 off road clubs and off road enthusiasts across the country.   His goal was to create a resource for weekend off-roaders showcasing the very best off roading destinations within and near their home state.  He asked two simple questions…

Where do you live?
What are the Top 5 Off Road destinations in your area?

You can see the answers here: http://www.partcatalog.com/blog/2014-top-off-road-trails-in-america/

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FOUND: 1951 M-38 From Spokane, Washington

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UPDATE: GOOD NEWS!! The jeep named Runt was found! You might remember that this jeep was stolen October 8, 2014. Here’s an update on the story from the Spokesman-Review:

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/oct/09/doug-clark-familys-ad-leads-to-stolen-63-year-old/

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Photo of Kids at Marshall Field Toy Fair

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UPDATE: **SOLD*** Was on eBay

What a great photo!

“original press photo of New York Working Wood Guns & Jeeps at Marshall Field Toy Fair. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 11/20/1942.”

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1947 Photo of Armored Jeep in Indochina on eBay

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That does not look like a good place to be.

“French soldiers in a jeep patrol a Hanoi Street in Indochina on this 7 x 10 Associated Press photo, dated January 29th 1947, with original news caption printed on front”

View all of the sellers items on eBay

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Photo of Soldiers Gathered Around Jeep on eBay

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That looks like quite the radio in the back.

View all of the sellers items on eBay

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1946 VEC? CJ-2A Syracuse, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was priced at $6500.

“body off frame restoration. All new brake system, exhaust, tires, glass, body hat channels. Original harvest tan color. 3 speed column shift. 4×4 etc. low mileage runs great. must see”

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1947 Truck Charleston, WV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $11,500. **SOLD**

“You are looking at one Sweet 1947 Willys Jeep Truck.. This truck has all chevy running gear.. It has a great sounding 350 chevy motor and a 350 turbo transmission.. it is sitting on a full chevy frame.. this truck has power steering and power brakes. you can drive this truck anywhere!”

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1952 M-38 Raleigh, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: WAs $15,500. **SOLD**

“THIS RUNS DRIVES AND IS VERY ENJOYABLE..I DONT HAVE TIME ANYMORE TO LET THIS SIT IN A HEATED BUILDING ..AGE AND NEW BUSINESS HAS ME VERY BUSY TO TRY AND MAINTAIN 8 JEEPS ALONG WITH DRIVING THEM ALL. HAS CLEAR NC TITLE . ONLY THING I DID WHEN I BOUGHT IT WAS NEW CARB , FUEL-VAC PUMP AND HAD THE GAS TANK RELINED DUE TO RUST & TWO BATTERYS. I HONESTLY PUT 124 MILES ON IT THIS YEAR, TIME FOR SOMEONE TO ENJOY IT..RUN IT KEEP IT FROM RUSTING AWAY IN MY BUILDING. IT IS SOLID.”

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1948 Jeepster Kingston, RI **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $10,000.

This is a nice looking Jeepster.

“* Brand new 283 Chevy custom crate engine
This 1948 Jeepster had a complete ground up restoration and modification ending earlier this year. The only mileage since then was to a car show where it won the Peoples Choice Award. …
* Edelbrock Performer intake manifold
* Hedman headers
* Edelbrock Performer 1403 4 barrel carburetor
* MSD digital ignition
* Zoops power steering pump
* Rebuilt TH350 automatic transmission
* Ford Mustang II front axle
* Ford 8″ posi-traction rear axle
* New exhaust system with Magnaflow mufflers
* Dolphin instruments”

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1966 CJ-6 Delaware, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000

The bumper is unusual, but the price looks good.

“66 Jeep Kaiser cj6 V6 , Runs Good, New brakes ,brake pistons , brake drums ,brake lines , shocks , wheel bearings , fuel lines , fuel tank , alternator , carburetor , seats , a lot of new parts, too much to list. Ive had it down to Frame. as you can see in A few pics
will trade for 80’s or older convertible or t top muscle car with v8”

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1945 MB West Jefferson, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $7500

Mark just listed this MB at war jeeps.com

“Mostly original converted to 12V system. Runs and drives good, all new brake hardware. Tagged and Title in NC. Original 134L engine and original transmission. Nice Jeep would make a great restore project! Cash only… you pickup or arrange shipping after purchase. Serious inquiries only.”

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1947 CJ-2A Brevard, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200.

Runs and drives, but appears to have had some bond added.

“947 willys jeep all original runs good everything works gauge in good condition has original hurricane motor you can drive have it tagged and has a clean title also have extra parts has original 6volt system”

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1959 CJ-5 & 1948 CJ-2A Philadelphia, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD**

1. 1959 CJ-5 (No Price)

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2. 1947 CJ-2A (No Price)

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1948 CJ-2A Rockford, TN **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $9975.

Looks ready for a parade.

“1948 willys jeep CJ-2A,restored, militarized, rust free, drive anywhere, excellent mechanical condition, 12 volt, driving and blackout lights, just as nice underneath, flathead go devil engine, 3 speed, 16″ wheels and tires, 55 mph cruise, 20 mpg, rear seat and 4 seat belts, no death wobble, many new parts, reords kept since restoration, fun and very reliable”

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1953 M-38A1 Plattsburgh, MO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD* Was Best Offer.

Ex Fire Jeep? Best offer by November 4th, 2014.

“1953 Willy’s Jeep
Four cylinder gas engine
Four speed manual transmission
Vinyl interior.”

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1947 CJ-2A Luther, MI $1800

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $1800.

(10/14/2014) Runs and drives. It’s had some body work.

“7 willies runs and drives good in good shape solid old jeep”

http://centralmich.craigslist.org/cto/4711725476.html

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1946 CJ-2A Northglenn, CO $3000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

1946 willys cj2a 2 in suspension lift 327 small block chevy v8 warn overdrive dana 44 rear and dana 27 front with 4.88 gears body is pretty rough but the frame is good and mechanically its great either text or call and i can send pictures”

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4723437738.html

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1947 CJ-2A Cypress, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.

Needs work.

“1947 Willys CJ2A runs, origianal owners manual. Needs some work. great fixer upper or hunting vehicle. Don’t have title located at this time. Jeep is at farm near Bryan/College Station”

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Ramsey PTO Winsted, CT $1200

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I’m assuming this photo was prior to reassembly.

“Ramsey 105A PTO for Willys Model M-38 / M-38A1 Military Jeep 1949-1952.  Completely rebuilt: New bearings, seals output shaft, sprocket, and chain.”

http://www.warjeeps.com/jss/parts/adjp744/adjp744.html

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1946 CJ-2A Fairbanks, AK **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $1500.  **SOLD**

The body sure looks good.

“This is a disassembled 1946 CJ 2A. Its nearly 100% complete. Its missing the engine block (strange, I know), but all the internals are here.

This is a super clean tub with NO RUST. The grill and fenders are in outstanding condition. The hood does have some Bondo on it. I can only tell from the cracks.

The T90 transmission and D18 transfer case are included. I also have the drivelines. The frame is outstanding! The colmn and steering gear box are good condition.

This thing needs to be assembled…thats it. $1500 obo
With a full price offer, I’ll include a second rolling frame (no rust) that is setup for a SBC. I’ll also include the adapter for a SBC. Additionally, I’ll include a second transmission, radiator, drivelines, and misc other parts.”

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1946 CJ-2A Yemassee, FL $2500

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No pics provided.

“4 wheel drive. All original. Was running good when parked 15 years ago. Needs total restoration. ”

http://hiltonhead.craigslist.org/cto/4704947708.html

 
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1952 CJ-3A Pittsburgh, PA $4800

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No pics provided.

“1952 CJ3a (from Washington State) with 289v8, headers, 3spd with warn Od, ps, locking hubs, 8k warn winch, tow bar, new top, roll bar, new bucket seats, 2 gas tanks, swing out spare, electric wipers, 10″brakes, recored radiator, titled.”

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4723977708.html