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Buz spotted these two photos from HAMB. The photos were taken by Jack Brands. I tried to identify this European FC van, but didn’t have any luck. Anyone know? Ambulance maybe?
This magazine apparently has an article about post war jeep camping. I haven’t seen the article, but would like a copy if anyone has the magazine.
“Rare original 1944 Jan. issue Automobile and Trailer Travel Magazine
wonderful references to WWII home front activities,manufacture companies’ post war planning,
make way for Johnny Doughboy jeep camping when war ends.
very fine,excellent,well preserved condition”
View all the information on eBay
This sold a couple days ago, but is still a neat photo. It shows jeeps being driven into box cars.
“This is an original press photo. Credit-NEAPhoto measures 8.5 x 6.5inches. Photo is dated 12-23-1941.”
UPDATE: Here’s a version that starts at $19.99 on eBay (ends Friday 10am PST)
The story is straightforward: “By taking gardening jobs, catching bats and thieves, diving for bricks in a swimming pool, and inciting the interest of some helpful friends, a young boy makes his daydream of owning a jeep come true.”
For comparison, here is the hardback cover:
Here is another softback cover:
Ted’s got a few FJ items for sale:
1) 1962 FJ-3A Booklet
“Up for auction is a very nice, original Willys Motors Chassis and Body Parts list for the Jeep FJ 3A Fleet van. This is NOT A REPRODUCTION. It has a copyright of 1962 and form number of W1141. I’m guessing it’s a first edition as it is not marked otherwise. The list has complete Willys original part numbers for every part covered, making this a very essential piece of Willys literature to anyone restoring or doing a project on one of the rarer Jeep models, the FJ3A Fleetvan.
Overall the condition is very good to excellent. The outer covers show the usual wear of something 50+ years old, with no major damage. The inner pages are all intact, with no staining or damage, and I would consider them to be in excellent condition.”
View all the information on ebay
2) 1963 FJ-3 Booklet
“Up for auction is a very nice, original Kaiser Jeep Chassis and Body Parts list for the Jeep FJ 3 Fleet van. This is NOT A REPRODUCTION. It has a copyright of 1963 and form number of W1157. I’m guessing it’s a first edition as it is not marked otherwise. The list has complete Willys original part numbers for every part covered, making this a very essential piece of Willys literature to anyone restoring or doing a project on one of the rarer Jeep models, the FJ-3 Fleetvan.
Overall the condition is very good to excellent. The outer covers show the usual wear of something 50+ years old, with no major damage. The inner pages are all intact, with no staining or damage, and I would consider them to be in excellent condition.”
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UPDATE: Mike notes that this was for sale in Montana. You can read more about MIke’s comments here.
“1963 flat fender Willy’s jeep. Buick V6 everything works 3 speed with over drive. 8000 pound winch. Call 2089467733”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4003607288.html
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**
This includes a full hard top. Looks like it might be a fair price.
“For sale a 1948 Willy Jeep CJ 2A. Original Flathead 4. Have full hard top and 1/2 cab cover and warn hubs. Comes with extra seats. Runs good and in good shape.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
This has some good upgrades.
“1947 CJ2A Willys Jeep serial no. 96522, beautifully restored original engine using all NOS not 1,000 miles ago ($5K). 12v conversion. Original frame and body. Front and rear axles swapped for regeared (4:10) Dana 30/44 set with disc brakes, otherwise all original running gear. 32″ Super Swamper tires with less than 500 miles on them with D-Ring steel wheels. Warn 8274 8,000 lb winch. All restored interior, shoulder belts in the front, two lap belts in the rear. Custom front bumper. Custom rear swingout rack. Custom interior safety cage. Bestop soft top with doors. Saginaw steering swap. Runs like a top.”
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**
Unclear if it runs, but no obvious rust. The front bumper looks indented for some reason.
“1950 Willys M38 New Brakes and Tune up. Has insulated hard top and engine has been upgraded to F -Head. Asking $2500”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
This has a fiberglass body.
“Up for sale is my 1947 jeep willys cj2a in awesome running and driving condition with the stock drivetrain. Fiberglass tub, steal nose and way too many new parts, comes with another 2 frames, another set of axles, a steel tub, 2 fenders and 2 hoods.
Asking $3000 B/O”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500
This looks solid.
“Has had: Major tune-up, carburetor overhaul, new coil, new battery, major brake overhaul. Set of street tires included, new winch, new fuel pump, new alternator, radiator flush and all new fluids, new exhaust system. Switched to 12 volt. 15,000 actual miles.”
UPDATE: Was $1750. **SOLD**
No engine or tranny.
“i have willys 1959 fc-170 jeep pick up only 2474 made this has no engine or trany but every thing else is there and extras the body is in vary good shape no rust i can send photos to you i just cant get them on here”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4750. Has a Sears Hardtop.
This appears in good shape. Nice deep dish slot rims.
“1952 M38A1 Willy’s Jeep
California Owned with Solid Body
4WD Manual Transmission
15,370 Miles on Engine Rebuild in 1985
2000cc Ford Engine, 4 Cyl
6 Post 3″ Roll Bar
Warn Hubs and Over Drive
Chevy Steering
Aluminum Top and Exchangeable Soft Top Kit with Doors
Cragar Aluminum Rims
New Goodyear P235/75PR15 Tires
Weber Progressive Carb
Rear Swing Away Tire & Gas Can Mounts
Dual Can Mounts
Soft Seats Front and Rear
High Rise Jack
Tow Bar & Wiring
12v Converted
2 Roll Bar Lights
Rear Hitch Receiver
Recently Replaced Clutch Cable, Fan Belt, Fuel Pump, Fuel Lines, Starter, Solenoid, Battery, Starter Switch, and Windshield
Military Name, Data, Caution and Instruction Plates Intact
Original Dept. of Army Tech Manual TM 9-8014
Runs Good
Clear Title
Current Registration
Delivery Available for Fee
$4,750.00 O.B.O
714343*Five174”
Buz spotted this poor old rusty jeep.
“4×4 4 cyl 104,000 miles don’t know if it runs haven’t tried and not going to try it the motor is fully in tack serious offers only call 1-828-577-2009”
http://asheville.craigslist.org/pts/3980995168.html
No pics provided.
“for sale. 1953 cj3b Willis jeep. The jeep is in good shape. It needs some body work and the engine needs to be rebuilt. I sold my house and I no longer have a shop to work on it. Serious offers and trades welcome.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(12/13/2013) No title.
“1954 Jeep CJ3B. Complete and original. Missing windshield but frame is good. Runs but needs TLC and brake work. This Jeep was used for off-road hunting and farm use. I do not have a title but the VIN tag is still on the fire wall. I will sell with a Bill of Sale. Cash only. 304-276-2035”
http://morgantown.craigslist.org/cto/3999626180.html
This appears to have a MB/GPW body.
“Needs brakes. No rust. runs good. very clean body. 350 small block low milage. 559 313-3998”
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/4002571816.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
“1952 willys jeep cj3a
all original off road machine!!!
this thing will out wheel most new jeeps and built samurais to a point
has go devil flat head 4 cyl
has t90 3 speed trans
dana 18 twin stick tcase
dana 25 front axle
dana 44 rear axle
has about 125k miles but runs great is my daily driver
also have another set of axles
a hard top and a soft top for it
and i have an extra transmission and t case”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000. **SOLD**
(04/05/2013) “54 willys.v/6, 3speed/ orignal 4×4–headers–trade -for utv 4×4 gas of same value,run great”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7200.
(12/11/2012) More pics on Craigslist, but they are tiny.
“Totally Restored Jeep cj2a, frame off, stored since completed, new tires, paint, upholstery. changed to 12 volt, clear title. Runs and drives very well. No top. Cash only. 304-276-2035”
http://morgantown.craigslist.org/cto/3999547399.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700
(08/01/2013) I am guessing that body is fiberglass. The running gear looks military.
“1942 WILLY’s 2A WITH A 2.3 FORD ENGINE THAT RUNS GREAT.
ASKING $3,500 OBO”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2300.
(07/01/2013) The warn winch has some value. The Willys MA tag certainly is worth a look. I find that hard to believe, but you never know . . .
“1947 willys jeep has warn winch ford inline runs and drives has no brakes at the moment. The frame on it has a tag from one of the very first willy MA jeeps dont really know anything else about it. 812-620-three zero seven seven”
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/3997416532.html
UPDATE: Still Available
(06/13/2012) This has some old school steel rims, too.
“1943 Willys CJ-2A Jeep project.
Body tub, frame, axles, hood, fenders, grille,
windshiels frame, transmission & transfercase.
Has an overdrive unit attached!
Frame and tub in good condition.
Needs some assembly!!
$1600.00. May concider trades.
Can be seen at:
OFF-ROAD MOTORSPORTS
3536 S E Boulevard
Wichita, Kansas
316-686-3478 Ask for Scott”
http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/3999822230.html
I’ve caught up on a few things, but am still behind on eWillys. So, just a few posts tonight. More tomorrow. Also, I ordered the book proofs AND purchased www.amberpanels.com (not sure why I didn’t think to purchase that domain name sooner).
We had two blue-sky days of camping at Ohanapecosh and ZERO cell reception! The second night was a little noisy, thanks to a visit by the local Boys and Girls Club at two nearby camping spots. Oh well, at least it was pretty! Here are a few photos.
This photo op was taken on the west side of White Pass heading toward Rainier. That’s Zollie (aka Mr. Personality) in my arms. He’s 1/2 dog and 1/2 . . . cat?
Here’s our campsite with all of the National Park behind us (plus a few bears, too). I married into that bed . . . yes, we may camp, but we sleep comfortably!
I was having some fun taking pictures. No shortage of trees to shoot. I liked the way this tree fell perfectly straight, but bent with the uneven ground.
I was looking up from my camp chair and thought this would be a great shot. 30 photos later and I think I got it :-)
Zollie is pretending to be a dog, but that didn’t last long. He got to the beach and warmed himself. He didn’t like the idea of swimming. The river is crystal clear at this point . . . beautiful!
There used to be a bridge that spanned from the top of the bare spot on the right to an unseen spot to my left. It was washed out in 2006 and never replaced. It used to be a great trout spot, but they don’t stock it any more I was told.
Here I am strumming my six string . . . my attempt to keep the bears away . . . and drown out the noise from the G&B Club kids.
Sebastian’s in Colombia for a week and forwarded this article regarding a jeep train in Colombia. Here are a few photos and the link to the article (it is in Spanish).
