This 8-page issue of Jeep News starts with the announcement of the USPS’s purchase of 4,010 FJ-3s. Willys Motors announced on page 2 the launch of new brochures, including these red and blue jeep family brochures. Page 3 is all Surreys. Pages 4 & 5 are mostly dealer related. Don’t miss the Surrey like FC-170 on page 6 operated by the Hilton Inn of New Orleans. Page 7 shares more Surreys, FCs, and other jeeps. On the last page is a story about the First Company of Sheriff ‘Jeep’ Reserve Corps, out of El Paso County, Texas.
1945 Yank Magazine Article
UPDATE: I originally posted this July 2, 2014. Thanks to Barry Thomas for the idea.
I’ve seen the cover of this September 21, 1945, issue numerous times, but never the interior story. So, here it is. Click on the story photo for a much larger version.
House with Jeep-like Windows
Thanks to Joe-in-Mesa for spotting this Facebook post by Andy-Carey (apparently a friend’s house).
SEMA 2023 FC-170
There were some jeeps at SEMA 2023 this year, but one of the most interesting was a rebuilt FC-170 by Roy. The excerpt starts at 2;27. (I can’t tell what the narrator is saying, because my sound isn’t working tonight for some reason).
1946 VEC CJ-2A Salina, KS $9000
This has a bumper and rear tire carrier update, but appear mostly stock.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WillysSwapMeet/posts/3585299528409967/
“New clutch, new tires, new interior, new windshield, tow bar, lots of extra stuff, 3 speed on the column. Lots of fun to drive. $9000 or best offer.”
1947 CJ-2A Northern Arkansas $12,500
Looks like a nice jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WillysSwapMeet/permalink/3585841435022443/
“For sale! A new body, new motor, new tires, and new upholstery. New carburetor. Runs good. $12,500.”
Sand Drag Racer Lawrenceburg, IN $11,000
This looks fast.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1111177436958960
“331 ci 18deg sbc sheet metal intake makes good power. Power glide 7” converter quick change rear end. Wheelie bar is Bare chromoly. Located in bright indiana. 3.90-4.0 jeep.”
1948 CJ-2A Boise, ID $8000
May be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/583656923876916
“1948 Willys CJ2A. All original except converted to 12v with alternator. New tires, brakes, cooling system, wiring. Has 134 go devil flat head with 3 speed trans. Runs and drives. Great little Jeep, small amount of rust in hat channels. Great project or use as is. Title in hand”
1946 CJ-2A South Lake Tahoe, CA $12,900
Has a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/997435628245316
“1948 WILLYS JEEP-350 SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 4 SPEED MANUAL”
1949 CJ-3A Modesto, CA $4000
Runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2171525539723520/
“1949 willeys CJ2 on none opt with DMV does run and lots of spare parts (cam shaft , head , transmission , ECT. ) 4000.00 FIRM”