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UPDATE: Still Available
(09/19/2012) “51 Willys, 327 4spd, military axels, runs good. extra front grill and rims and tires. 253-882-6219”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3659582914.html
Karson took time out from his FEMA/Americorp duties to visit the Aerospace Museum of California, located at the McClellan Air Force Base in McClellan, CA (near Sacramento) on Sunday. (Note: the museum’s website was down at the time I wrote this post).
Naturally, Karson is on constant watch for jeeps — oh the things children must endure to please their parents — and knows to send pictures of jeeps whenever he can. Dutifully, he located two jeeps, one with a Coast Guard theme and the other with a Navy theme. We both thought it ironic that the Coast Guard jeep had Utah license plates, because there wasn’t much coast for it to guard in Utah.
Coast Guard Jeep:
United States Navy Jeep:
Leo spotted this beautiful image of a Follow Me Jeep at Lone Sentry.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This interesting document compares a proposed 4WD vehicle with the CJ-3B.
“ORIGINAL JEEP FJ-6A US Post Office Jeep Service Manual Supplement 1966… has some staining and writing.. .”
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JEEP-FJ-6A-US-Post-Office-Jeep-Service-Manual-Supplement-1966-/160939029816?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item2578b6b538
Someone might find this useful.
“US POSTAL JEEP FJ-3 SERVICE SHOP MANUAL Supplement… 124 pages.. has wear/ stains.. all then info is still good..”
http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-POSTAL-JEEP-FJ-3-SERVICE-SHOP-MANUAL-Supplement-Fleetvan-/160983116252?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item257b5769dc
That’s a lot of coin.
“I have for sale a coin operated Jeep Ride in good condition. Asking $1,000 obo. Cash and pick up only. I do not take PayPal and will not ship overseas. For more info. Please call or text (409) 728-9334 Thank you!”
http://houston.craigslist.org/tag/3576551680.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $475/per sign
“I have 2 Willys Courtesy Signs for sale .These are original found in boxes One looks used but not damaged .Just dirty as seen in pics.I have the original hangers also.I havent seen these signs with hangers anywhere for sale.I seen them sell for 300.00 to the asking price of 2500.00.in bad condition.Im not a sign expert so im trying to be fair on price.this price is for 1 only will make a deal on both.”
Thanks to Josh for forwarding this listing.
“Up for auction is my 1941 Ford GP. This GP has the original motor. The number on the block is GP- 8641 which matches the data plate. The number on the head is GP-6050. The carb,air cleaner,distributor and fuel pump are missing. The motor still turns over by hand. The seats are missing. I have an orginal gas tank that will go with the jeep but it is rusted out. the rear bumperetts are all there and in good shape. some one welded a hitch to the pintel hitch but it will cut off easily. The tub has some rust in it. the floors will need replacing but the rear body panel is ok. The front sheet metal is in nice shape no rust and it’s not beat up except for the hood which has a hole in it from what looks like a fan blade going through it but it will repair easily. This GP has 5 correct solid wheels.This jeep will come with two correct tail lights and a 1941 jerry can. The grill is in nice shape and the headlights and brakes are correct but the black out lights are missing some pieces. I have a clear title in hand. You can call me at 507 329 4551 with any questions. I may be slow to respond to email. Pick up only I can help load only after I am paid in full.”
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UPDATE: Was listed at $7200. **Status Unknown**
This looks in good shape.
“early 50s flat fender M38 military jeep ….excellent body and sheet metal …road worthy drive or show …also have an M38 A1”
Here’s another ‘military style’ jeep from refurbisher at Brigantine Beach.
“ALL STEEL TUB AND COWLING.UNDERCARRAIGE/FRAME IS GOOD-ORIGINAL,65 YRS OLD..FRONT FLOORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED/REPAIRED WITH HEAVY METAL/WELDS/RIVETS,FIBERGLASS BODY FILLER(KITTY-HAIR).REMOVABLE TOP,AND FOLD DOWN WINDSHIELD UNIT.
NEW :TIRES,TOP,SEAT COVERS,BODY HANDLES,STEERING WHEEL COVER,FLOOR MATS,DOOR STRAPS,SIDE MIRROR,RED LIGHT,TAIL LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS,SHOVEL & AXE,SIREN,BLANKET.
*NAVY SEABEE-MADE :CANVAS TOP,METAL BOWS,REAR BENCH SEAT,ALL SEAT COVERS & HEADLIGHT GUARDS. (read more at ebay)”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $100.
These are unusual.
“Las Vegas Jeep Club ,( 2 ) Plaques , (2 ) Patches. Also have vintage photos for ten buck more.”
The engine doesn’t turn over, but unclear if it spins by hand. The seller will sell it without the engine and tranny for $2000. The body sure does look solid. This even has the metal drain strip under the hood hinge (I have one of these drain pieces if anyone is interested).
“very early cj3a. motor doesn’t turn over and is missing the breather , I will keep the crossover tube in motor picture The body very nice for a georgia car. Stored indoors for decades. a little rust here and there but all in all very straight and complete. would compare to those western cars any day
price. 2,000$ without motor and trans or 2,500$ with motor and trans. bill of sale only, no trades, price firm. respond with telephone number for appointment to see the jeep in austell ga”
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/cto/3655660390.html
This looks like a solid refurb.
“1946 Willy’s has a New Rebuilt 4.3 engine. Brand new off road tires (31×10.5×15). 100% Body off Restored. Frame completely sandblasted before painting. All original except engine. All Manuals come with purchase . Very good condition! For more info Call 608-387-5662.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.
There seems to be value here.
“Pick up 53 Willies Body in good conditon, but needs paint. Needs radiator and front axle, but runs on rear axle. Tires are fair. Has not been registered or driven since 2003. Have pink slip”
No pics provided.
“1950 cj3a project have everything to put it together engine ;transfercase trans engine was running when pulled greqt rebuilder also 1953 willys project needs put together also lots of parts 2 1947 tubs in very rough shape transfercases trans extra flathead block starters axles rolling chassis ,complete TRW engine rebuild parts including NEW pistons, rods,rings oil pump, valves ,etc fenders hoods grills lots of misc parts…. SOLD AS COMPLETE PACKAGE FOR 2500.00 no parting out Sorry !!! can text pics for more info call or txt only no emails 405-509-4847”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
“1948 Willys Jeep. CJ2A. Runs Great.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4700. **SOLD**
(10/05/2012) “1952 Jeep.U.S. Army.Runs good.All original.”
I ran across this early manual truck today. I though it might interest someone. The auction only had a few hours left.
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Merlin and his crew at Hanson Mechanical restored this victim of an accident. Read and see pictures about the jeep’s rebuild here.
Buz spotted a variety of photos from the Library of Congress. Here are two of them.
1) Fort Benning Jeep Driver: Fort Benning. Jeeps. Jeep driver — and it takes a good man to put a jeep through all the fancy paces that are in it. This driver is near graduation from the training school at Fort Benning, Georgia.
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/fsa.8b02766/
2) Loading a jeep onto a transport trailer in Detroit, Michigan. April 1943.
http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/fsa.8d15688
Robin just brought home a 1951 truck from Wyoming. Accompanying his new purchase is the plate shown below. Was this a plate used on exported trucks? Neither Robin nor I remember seeing a plate quite like this. My google searches yielded nothing.
This is certainly an unusual photo.
“Yank, the Army Weekly was a weekly magazine published by the United States military during World War II. The idea for the magazine came from Egbert White, who had worked on Stars and Stripes during World War I. The first issue was published with the cover date of June 17, 1942. The magazine was written by enlisted rank soldiers only and was made available to the soldiers, sailors, and airmen serving overseas. It was published at facilities around the world—British, Mediterranean, Continental, and Western Pacific—for a total of 21 editions in 17 countries. Yank was the most widely read magazine in the history of the U.S. military, achieving a worldwide circulation of more than 2.6 million. Each issue was priced from five cents to 10 cents because it was felt that if soldiers paid, they would have a higher regard for the publication. Each issue was edited in New York City and then shipped for printing around the world where staff editors added local stories. The last issue was published in December 1945.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
The point of this ad is that the force on the tires of a B-29 landing is equal to that of a jeep flying straight down from the Empire State Building.
“Nice quality vintage print ad from Shell Industrial Lubricants during WWII , featuring a jeep dropping from the Empire State Building. Mentions Goodyear and B-29 Superfortress.
there’s a small dark stain on the lower left corner, but it could be covered up by a picture frame.
Measures 10″x13″ From 1940’s Fortune Magazine”
As I understand it, this is a vintage photo of a drawing.
“All photos are original and of period. No reproductions unless otherwise noted. Photo Size: 3.5″ by 3.5”
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