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I got a chance to scan “The Universal Jeep”, a thirty-two page booklet published by Willys Overland. It was published by Willys-Overland to educate consumers (and dealers?) about the differences between the ‘war’ jeep and the CJ-2A. One of the sections provides some interesting details about the testing done with the CJ-2s. I’ve included that section below.
Here’s an interesting photo showing an early water fording test from the Baltimore Sun archives.
“JEEP GETS WATER TEST: LT JOHN CULLAR, OF OAKLAND, CALIF, TESTS A JEEP FOR ITS AMPHIBIOUS POSSIBILITIES EXPOSED PARTS SUCH AS THE MANIFOLD, THE CARBURATOR, INTAKE AND OIL BREATHER PIPE ARE SEALED AND EXTENDED UPWARD; THUS PREVENTING THE DANGEROUS POSSIBILITY OF SALT WATER SEEPING. LT CULLAR IS A MEMBER OF THE VETERAN AMERICAL DIVISION.”
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I *think* the jeep in this photo from the Baltimore Sun archives is tied/attached to a raft and is churning its way across the water while towing another raft. Or am I incorrect?
“Los Angeles, Calif. The amphibian jeep is here shown pulling an anti aircraft gun.”
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I believe this photo shows a Bantam BRC-40 being lowered from or loaded onto a ship.
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Here’s another Jeep Parts Sign for sale. The pic is from a different, but similar sign. Check eBay for the actual sign.
“This is an original panel from a lighted Jeep® sign assembly. I only have the one side panel of the assembly. Measurements on this panel are: 24″ wide X 18″ high. It is used and shows signs of handling and storage from over the years.
Looking at the sign from the front side, there is a crack measuring approximately 4″ in length, emanating from the screw hole (shown in picture #3). There appears to be some glue residue or possibly material from the weatherstripping when the sign was in an assembled unit along the edges. There are some scuff marks, and the paint shows small places where it has chipped, but overall (aside from the crack), the sign is in pretty decent shape for it’s age. Pretty cool !!!!
This sign comes from the Willy’s Jeep® era (1960s’). It was in some leftover material from when the Jeep® dealer in Winter Park, FL. shut their doors in the late 1980s. Own a piece of Jeep® history today.”
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A UK TV production company is producing a TV show for Discovery and would like to use the image below. It was one of five reprinted photos purchased together off of eBay in April of 2013. I suspect these photos are now in the public domain, however if you happen to own this photo can you contact me (d@ewillys.com)? I’ll get you in touch with the TV production company.
Two 99th Infantry Division GI’s work to change a tire and repair their Jeep in the snow near Eloenborn, Belgium on January 27, 1945.
There are lots of photos included in the ad.
“Here’s a project that never quite got off the ground. Long story short: bought a Willys MB that had been rolled, tossed nearly everything short of the frame, then purchased all new parts to build a “new” jeep. But, because the frame was bent, it never got put back together… and that’s why we’re here today.
I put together a spreadsheet listing everything that goes with this project and used current prices to come up with an approximate value of around $10k for everything if one were to purchase it individually. See the spreadsheet here. Note – there is no motor included.
Everything is packed neatly into a crate for easy shipping by truck. Overall dimensions of the crate are around 10’Lx7.5’Wx6’H. Weight is probably around 3,000#.
I have larger versions of the pictures below – please send me a message on eBay if you’d like to see them or if you have any other questions. You can also give me (Brian) a call at (760) 500-3608 with any other questions.”
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This looks nice. The seller has plenty to share about this wagon.
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“Are you tired of reading the way everybody describes something that they are selling lately? They always say its rare, one of a kind, show ready, mint, old school, prototype, custom, head turner, show stopper etc. How about a VEHICLE that is TRULY all of the above!
You are viewing a TRUE one of a kind 1961 Willys. This is so special, you will never see another one like it. Not in any show or anywhere in the world. Ever! How many people can say that?
Yes, Willys did make a woody. But, they NEVER used real wood. They used a decal. This special 1961 Willys has real solid oak & walnut wood. NOT VENEER. It took over two years in planning, dreaming, drawings, blueprints, and painstaking love to create this masterpiece. An old school master carpenter used old world techniques to hug this beauty with REAL wood. This Willys even has a period correct wooden surfboard rack with canvas tie downs with its original factory sticker! Pulling it ALL TOGETHER is a vintage surfboard and vintage window surf stickers!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on ebay.
This was sold in Phoenix in 2012. Now it’s for sale in Florida on eBay. The new seller is using the pictures from the previous eBay listing.
Flat fender high hood Jeep. This is a rust-free original Arizona Jeep, purchased new by the state of Arizona for use by Salt River Project Power and Water. The Jeep still has the original windshield with the SRP decal still intact. It was purchased from SRP surplus by a retired employee in the mid 80’s and has spent the last 25 years on his ranch in northern AZ, before being purchased and fully restored. Has original OHC 4-cylinder Willys Hurricane engine, 3-speed manual transmission and 4-wheel drive. Full frame-on cosmetic restoration was just completed including fully disassembling down to the bare tub, sandblasting and re-assembly. The Jeep was totally rust-free to start with, so there is very little filler and no patch panels. Engine was fully resealed and detailed to showroom condition. The complete suspension and braking system was rebuilt and upgraded to 11″ brakes from a later CJ5. Brand new wiring harness, starter, generator and regulator have been installed and tested. This Jeep has painstakingly been re-outfitted with all the correct original details down to the canvas straps, jerry can and shovel and axe mounted on the tub. Vacuum operated windshield wipers were added and all new handmade lines run. Also, the original period correct Motorola two-way radio used by SRP is still installed. Five new Firestone OE spec tires were installed to finish off this authentic and rare CJ3B.
UPDATE: Was listed at **$800** SOLD Quickly
“1945 Willy’s MB Jeep, not running, was running driving and something happened to the steering, will only turn one way. I stopped driving it about 5 years ago.Has orignal drivetrain, 4 cyl. flathead, homemade cab, Coop grip spur tires all hold air, would make a good project. no title $800.00 obo”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
“1953 cj3a original flathead 4. New brakes, fuel pump, alt., some gauges. comes with hard top and other parts.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $2800.
“1947 cj2a jeep willys, everything original except windshield, Runs great.”
It runs, has a dump bed, and is a dually.
“This oldie but goodie runs,
dually dump body, year unknown
518-696-2829 Stony Creek NY”
http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/4121190799.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400
No steps, but the rest looks pretty good for a home made body.
“Complete handmade Jeep body for sale. Flat fenders typical of late 40s to early 50s. Very heavy gauge steel, much tougher than a typical body. Everything shown is included and all the pieces are there for a complete body. Grill is an original Willys part, not handmade. Might have a few extras like a gas tank that could be included also. I have the title for 1948 Willys Jeep which goes with it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
This paint job is certainly unusual.
“1967 Willy’s Jeep. 44,483 miles. New tires. 6 ft. Meyer’s snow plow. Two door. AM/FM/CD player. 3.7 Buick V6 engine. Good Runner!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650
This is a pretty stock, early 2A. It’s rough, but maybe there’s value here?
“Old hunting jeep,hasn’t been started in probably 10 years,needs lots of work,no title.
What you see is what you get,can deliver for a price.No radiator,it was stolen.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
(04/15/2011) Note the unusual steering wheel setup. This has a replacement body.
“new body
new engine
new brakes new oem brake booster clear glass dome type
new bridge stone tires
over drive
tub has been rhino coated
new shocks
2-new jerry cans
rear swing out tire rack
6volt custom system radio custom in under concealed dash
new carb oem
new battery high cold cranking amps
redone headliner all around
and redone upholstery and seats coverings
new tow bars
roll bar installed
come-a-long jack
all org 6volt system”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300
The welder no longer works, but the Willys motor does.
“Hobart welder. Powered by a willys jeep motor. Runs and generator works, welder part does not.
Mounted on a trailer. 300.00.
UPDATE: Was $1800. **SOLD**
“Complete, new tires, needs engine rebuilt. Trade for a utility quad, or car / equipment trailer”
UPDATE: Was $600. **SOLD**
This lacks a tranny and engine.
“I am selling a 47 Willys Jeep. It is in great shape. Most of the body work is done and ready to paint. Frame and floor pans are all solid. Jeep has a 10 gallon fuel cell. Does not have an engine or transmission. Needs a little brake work. Lookin to get $600 obo. Need it out of the way.”
It’s rough. No title.
“1954 Willys Jeep CJ-3B, collectors item. All original. Ran when parked 9 years ago. Unknown mileage, no title. Frame and drive line good. Body fair considering age. As is. $1500obo Email or call 908-362-5366”
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4121502855.html
No pics provided.
“48 Willy’s cj2a Jeep. Winch PS . tilt tellescope signals high economy 4 cyl. Body and chassis lift. New exhaust and brakes etc. etc. Text 208 880 0767 or e-mail for pics. PS. New paint and ready to drive. Cash only. Trade offers are fine also. Thanks $3800.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
Here’s a project.
“I have a 1953 Jeep CJ3B High hood mechanically complete just has the body removed to begin the restoration.
The body is rough but is complete including the hood, fenders, windshield frame with good glass.
Rolling chassis is complete, less the emergency drum on the rear driveshaft ( it is on a mountain pass in Colorado from the last offroad adventure)”
This sounds more like a pile of parts.
“~ 1965 Buick V6 engine 265 Cast Iron Builder
~ brand new radiator–never been used
~ very clean body–no rust
~ extra front & rear-end axles
~ new Rancho suspension
~ 1975 Jeep steering column / wheel
~ white Vegea bucket-seats
~ swinging pedals”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
“I have a package deal I want to trade for Cash,Gold,Land, or Whatever !!!
1. 1948 willys cj2a ( jeep ) she is in original condition, and has A strong running
flathead 4 cyl engine
2. The four wheel drive works great, the low range is so slow you can walk next to the jeep while it crawls along
3. I have the Beck all steel cab, doors and all the cab parts.
4. I have a 18 foot flat bed trailer with attached ramps to haul your jeep to the mountains,beach or vintage car show, very easy on very easy off.
This jeep has a top speed of 45-50 so freeway travel Not Advised, Kids love it, lady’s love it, it is a great conversation starter.
I have many great hunting and camping memories with my family and son.
I am disabled now and can’t use her any more, so let make a trade. All reasonable offers
Will be considered”
