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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(05/28/2013) The seller needs to adjust several of the claims, but I do find the spool on the front of this jeep interesting.
“This is not a civilian clone it’s a true military unit.
1 of 40,000 made – the rarest of the Willys military Jeeps.
It’s not running because it needs plug wires and tuning.
The front passenger side tire inner tube needs to be replaced.
The body is not perfect – the worst is the tool box under the passenger seat – a replacement costs $80.”
UPDATE: Was $5000.**SOLD**
(07/06/2013) It looks good, but probably needs another rebuild.
“This 1948 CJ2A Jeep with a flathead 4 was actually restored over twenty years ago, then parked in a barn and never driven again. It probably has only 10 miles on the new engine. Of course the paint is shot and all of the seals will need to be redone etc, but overall it is in good shape. It has no rust. Please phone with further questions or to come and see this Jeep!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
“1948 Willy’s CJ2 Jeep 4×4. Clean A box title with 36k original miles. My father bought as a father son toy and is now ill and he decided we should pass it on to someone else.
It runs, drives, stops great.
5 Brand new tires (mounted since a few of the pictures as you can see)
New seats – front and rear
New hoses
Full service to engine, coolant, trans, transfer case, Front and rear end, etc. We went through it so i’d be reliable and we haven’t had time to use it much. It’s ready for a new home!
Has a bumper hitch on rear and a tow bar on the front and 4wd. Great little Willys!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
(07/09/2013) It appears there has been some work near the steps on both sides. It looks sound otherwise.
“Up for sale is this 1949 Willys CJ3A, it has the original steel body, is in great shape with no rust. It has a 4-cyl (not the original flat head) electronic ignition engine with the original three speed transmission, four-wheel drive and hi and lo range. It runs well needs nothing to enjoy for what it is.
It has all new wiring and lighting, gauges all work, new brake lines and frame is completely painted as well. It is Military OD green has a roll bar for added protection with the flip up back seat and high back buckets. It also has a brand new 12000 winch.
This is great for a camp or driving to local shows…it won’t be the winner but it does get all the attention. Also has a detachable draw tite tow bar for towing to the sippy hole!
It is on the road so if you would like to come have a look and go for a ride please”
UPDATE: Still Available
(05/16/2013) This looks like a nice jeep.
“46 Willys CJ2A, Flat Fender, 4×4, 4.3L V6 Chevy, Frame Off Restoration, Call For Details, 262 348-0220”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/ctd/4107466901.html
UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was listed at $4200.
“I have for sale a 1942 Ford gpw script jeep. The frame and data tag match it has a MB engine in it.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $5800.
This might be interesting. It has a Ford Flathead V8 also.
“Exceptional 1950 Willys Overland Wagon with 49 Ford flathead V8. No rust, all bodywork done. All new glass and moldings. Completely electrically rewired. 4X4 system works excellent! New original paint (stock color). Newer M/S tires. (Surf board, tiger, and beach ball included!!)
Go ahead and make me cry; drive it away for $5,800/realistic offer.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4103621607.html
Sebastian’s visiting Colombia and took his CJ-3B out for a drive. Here’s a photo from his drive. That wall of stuff behind him is great!
Marc forwarded this great photo.
“Amphibian Jeeps Assembly Line 1943”
View all the information on ebay
Mark found this comic showing a jeep as the potential victim of a large bird of prey.
“Classic DC Silver-Age comic. King Condor. Lower grade reading copy”
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This fun little jeep toy comes from the UK.
“BODACIOUS BULLIES ™
BEACH BULLIES
3 BULLIES IN A RED DIE CAST JEEP
WITH SURFBOARDS
MEASURES APPROX: 9 CMS TALL BY 17 CMS LONG
MADE FROM POLYMER CLAY, PAINTED WITH ACRYLIC PAINTS”
View all the information on ebay
This looks nice.
“Willys Overland Wagon. Metal sided woody. Deluxe model with complete interior.
6-cyclinder, stick, 4 X 4. 60,000 miles. Not perfect or restored. Original. Runs and drives super. Come see and drive to appreciate.
Call (480) 215-6765”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/4101847991.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
This might be worth a look.
“I have a CJ3A for sale. Great project. Tub is in amazing rust free condition. Perfect start for restoration. All complete drivetrain. Engine, trans, transfercase, axles all there. missing rear tailgate. Engine is locked. Trans and transfercase shift fine and clutch is good. No title, bill of sale only”
UPDATE: This is still available.
Glenn spotted this jeep.
“Estate sale. Partially restored and recently running; needs a fuel pump but otherwise road worthy.”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/4104272801.html
Doesn’t run at the moment. I doubt this is an ‘easy’ restoration.
“Rare find and an easy restore! Surface rust only. Inline 6 cyl #4-134 F-Head. Motor is out and is not locked up, but unsure if it will run. Tranny and Transfer case still in. Call Tony at 662-844-1515 daytime. Evenings call 662-321-0025.”
http://northmiss.craigslist.org/cto/4102956733.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200
Here’s a project.
“Up for sale is a Willys Jeep CJ-6 PROJECT..
Have tub, cj-5 front clip, axles, CJ-7 lift springs (2″ or 4″.. not sure… may be stock) and a custom made 2×4 box tube frame.
For those who don’t know.. a CJ6 is a long wheel base, stretched out, CJ5 (an early scrambler if you will…) 101″ Wheelbase”
If the underside rust is nil, given the motor change and the gutter rot this would be a good candidate for Tour Wagon.
“Willys Wagon 4×4. Chevy 283 eng. 12v. Running, registered, rusty, rotting rain gutter, ready for restoration. Needs another body. Lots of original parts – seats, rims, etc. No e-mails. (562) 33one-one483. Long Beach. Best offer. View any day after 2pm.”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/4101861932.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
There is some parts value here. I thought the hardtop was interesting.
“I have a M38A1 Jeep that I need to let go. I’m not going to lie, it needs work. The body has a lot of rust from sitting on the west side most of its life. It has been converted from 24V to 12V, but the rewire job is not complete. It comes with two motors. The original motor needs barrings and has been removed. The motor in it is from a ’47 Jeep and only has 30k miles on it. It is a project and as much as I would like to invest the time and money, I lack both. There is NO TITLE and it will need to be towed away. Will consider all reasonable offers.”
Mark just listed these parts at sellajeep.
“Jeep parts from CJ3A 1950
I have numerous parts from my 1950 Willys CJ3A that were media blasted then powder coated (professionally) with custom Olive Drab powder. Included are ROLL BAR, WINDSHIELD, TAILGATE (WILLYS), GRILL, TRANSFER CASE (no guts), BELL HOUSING, HEATER COWLING, RADIATOR (not powdered).”
http://www.sellajeep.com/jss/parts/adjp100/adjp100.html
No pics provided.
“1943 Pacific jeep military trailer $850 209 482-7332”
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $14,900
(11/06/2012) This looks nice, though the paint on the front clip appears worn.
“I am selling my 1949 Willys Sedan Delivery Panel Truck.
I have owned it since 1986.
It has sat in my garage all these years waiting for me to redo. I started it up last summer and drove it around the block a few times.
It has around 25,000 original miles.
All Original.
It has aftermarket wheels on it now, but I have the Original Rims & Hubcaps.
I am asking $14,900 O.B.O.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(09/26/2013) No pics, but it sounds like a VEC.
“I have a 1946 Willys CJ-2A rolling chassis Farmall Jeep,
Hi, If your looking t restore a rare Willys CJ 2a Jeep.
I have a Willys Farmall jeep, It`s about 90% complete. I have no body parts except flat plate that goes where the shifter would have been and all skid plates for the PTO,I have PTO and rear driveline, rear gear box, I also have the front hydraulic pump and diverter with hoses and hydraulic fluid reservoir.
axels and drive lines
It has a three on the tree with T90-A1 with side linkage.
I have the column and linkage that goes with it,
That alone is worth what I`m asking for all of it
Rebuilt transmission and transfer case, Rebuilt at Marks transmission at a cost of over $1200.00, All parts are new. I have all the used parts that came out of the transmission and transfer case
I have all the original data plates to prove it`s a column shift jeep.
Thanks Steve.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4300.
(04/12/2013) This might be a good restoration project.
“1961 Willys Wagon 4×4. Red. Runs good. Drives good except steering a little loose. Included in price is extra steering column. Following are new parts: tires 95% new, totally new brake system including master cylinder, all brake lines front to rear, new wheel cylinders, new shoes, new drums, new emergency brake cable, new speedometer, new gas tank, new universal joints, new battery. Rear is completely rebuilt. Over $3,000.00 in new parts. Also boxes of extra parts including extra hood, steering column, rear seats, carburetor , switches, relays, wiper vacuum motors, emblems, and more. Wagon has some body work needed. Has some surface putty with original steel underneath. Rear lift window cracked in corner. Some body rot over rear left window. See pictures for body work needed. Floor in rear of vehicle is solid but does have 2 small rot holes.also needs small some finish wireing Good project car with a little TLC and body work.”
An article about the Odograph was published in the December, 1944, issue of Popular Science. At 200 pounds, the Odograph auto-created maps as soldiers navigated towards some objective. I couldn’t locate any records that indicate how many were made (anyone know), but there it appears there are nine jeeps that still have them (based on the latest info I could find). I found a few different references about it over at G503.
1. G503.com Message Forums • View topic – JEEP MOUNTED ODOGRAPH
2. G503.com Message Forums • View topic – Odograph survey
3. 1944 Willys MB Unrestored Odograph Jeep – g503 …
Here’s a photograph of a diagram from an Australia site:
http://www.aussiejeepimages.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=28&g2_itemId=75011
Here’s a copy of the Popular Science Magazine on eBay:
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Here’s a link to magazine on Google
I’d never heard of the disease. Pilonidal Sinus is called the Jeep Disease or Jeep Seat (and probably others). I’ve taken the following paragraphs below from a Canadian link:
http://www.canada.com/topics/bodyandhealth/men/story.html?id=ac51b5e9-23a4-42c9-be8c-19a55aa0a8dc
“Pilonidal sinus most commonly affects that area known affectionately as the butt crack, though it can show up in the belly button, genital region, even between the fingers. Basically, it’s an infected area under the skin, frequently containing a tuft of hair. Think of it as a nasty, hairy, painful tunnel and you wouldn’t be far wrong. Often it starts with ingrown hairs, although new evidence shows that’s not always the case. There’s a genetic component; it tends to run in families, and it’s more prevalent among hairy guys, and those who sweat a lot.
According to a document co-authored by Prof. Keith Harding, the head of surgery at the University of Wales, the condition is 10 times more common in adult males than in adult females.
Harding notes that it was called “jeep disease” in the Second World War since it affected many soldiers who sat for long periods on hard seats.”
A couple more links:
From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilonidal_cyst
From the UK: http://www.wounds-uk.com/journal-articles/pilonidal-sinus-jeeps-disease-an-improved-model-of-care