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Claus forwarded this story and pics today from South Africa. As I told him, marriage can be a rocky road, so it only makes sense to start out newlyweds in a jeep! You might remember Claus’ brother’s build, which can be seen here.
Claus writes, “The past weekend my brother was asked, by one of his friends, to provide his jeep as their wedding car. Apparently the jeep was centre of attraction and completely shadowed the newlyweds hehehe :-). It even was part of the decor at the reception hall.”
Craig spotted this cool image of an unusual “Eat More Bread” delivery truck. He believes it was shown at the Chicago Auto Show in 1960. I looked through the Chicago Auto archives, but didn’t have any luck finding other examples of it.
I found another example of this rig in “The Story of the Jeep“
According to the CJ-3B Page, Willys-Overland considered a large delivery truck back in the erly 1940s, but apparently decided not to pursue them at that time.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1550
This looks like a great price. That’s only 500 miles from me … hmmmm.
“1954 CJ-3B. This early CJ is in good condition and runs very well. The carburetor has been rebuilt along with a new fuel pump and filter. The fuel tank was removed and cleaned then treated with a chemical sealant made especially for the task of restoring old fuel tanks. The original 4-cylinder engine also received new plugs, wires, oil, filter, etc. this past year.
The drivetrain is original and in proper functioning condition. The 4-wheel drive works as well as hi/low range. The electrical system is the original 6 volt and also functions properly. Head/brake lights, turn signals and even the electric wiper (converted from vacuum) all operate well.
The hydraulic plow works. It’s lifted by a single cylinder and swivels manually. It has a fresh coat of Caterpillar-yellow paint on it.
The interior of the CJ is pretty basic with a late-model bench seat put in sometime in the past. There is an under-dash heater plumbed in but its working condition is unknown at this time. The fuel gauge does not work; there is no sending unit in the tank. The windshield has several cracks.
The major areas of concern on the vehicle are the brakes and front suspension. The brakes do work, they are just very soft and the pedal goes to the floor. The fluid is full so likely the master cylinder is shot and/or the brakes need bleeding. The front suspension is very worn from carrying the plow for many years. Also of concern is most of the tires have very little tread and all are severely weather-checked.
Overall this is a very sound Willys that can be restored or used as is for plowing in the winter (even has a block heater). I haven’t spent a lot of time underneath it but there is not a lot of rust. You should come make that evaluation yourself. I can get more detailed photos of any areas of concern if you’re a very serious buyer. Realize it’s nearly a 60 year old vehicle though and priced very reasonably. MT title is in hand; vehicle has not been registered for the road since the early 1980’s.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750
It looks like there is value here. Note the seller will throw in an overdrive for another $250.
“1946 CJ-2A. This vehicle does not currently run, it’s a project. The previous owner said it ran great until the trans broke. The transmission (T-90) is out of the vehicle and needs rebuilding. The input shaft is damaged. The brakes are non-existent and the is some rust but not too bad.
This CJ has been modified with a Saginaw steering box and a 12 volt conversion. The hood and windshield frame depicted in the first photo are no longer on the vehicle. The hood was poorly repaired with bondo and the windshield frame was rusted badly. I have since found a better hood and windshield frame, they will be included with the sale of the vehicle. Additional modifications include the installation of a later F-head engine with a low-profile Holley carb. This carburetor is desirable as it allows you to keep the stock hood without cutting a hole in it for air-cleaner clearance. The carb has been rebuilt, the fuel-pump (glass-bowl type) has been cleaned and inspected.
I also have a Warn overdrive for this CJ and I will include it for an additional $250. The OD is not available separately; I’ll let the entire package go for $1000 firm. The tires and wheels may also stay with me depending on the results of the CJ-3B sale. This CJ will have the wheels and tires from the 3B should this sell before the 3B does. I’m keeping one of these Willys but two is kind of too much (I’m told).”
UPDATE: Was $3000. **SOLD**
This has something unusual on the back.
“47 willies original flat 4 runs good needs little carb work straight body has a winch and tow bar possible trades include dirtbike quads banshee etc and cash please call for more info before ten pm thanks”
This looks like a good price.
“ok i will try again ,i am sorry for thirst false start but i have stripped the jeep and taken a lot of pics i will start again with the best top which is in great condition and the roll cage i can deliver local and want $300 for them.
i will consider trades for type 4 vw parts but cash is king LOL
I can be reached on this number 2zero 62 6one four 6 eight thre e
treehugger19 66AT LiVe DOt COm is my email and you can view the top with some notice
regards Paul”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2360735417.html
No pics provided.
“’42 Willy’s Jeep, Updated Ford Motor, Gas Can Mount, Power Strreeing, Power Brakes, Warn Winch, CB Radio, tires are fair and brakes work. Call with offer at 928 634-4781”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $325.
“2 terra tires 1 brand new 1 85-90-% on 15 x 10 wheels 325.00 or make me an offer.call”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500
Here’s an old racer with a nice cage.
“Old Willys race jeep. been sitting a long time. No motor or trans. $500.00. NO SCAMMERS!!”
UPDATE: Not sure of the status of this junkyard. Original post if from 2011.
It looks like there are some good parts. Here are some other yards.
“Jeeps…and parts….Scouts…and parts…lots of parts….a Jeep M715 truck…..looking for something???? Just ask me to see if I have it….Randy”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
At the very least it needs paint and glass. Other than that it appears a good deal of work has been done.
“1950 Willys Panel Delivery: Extremely unique running and driving project. Makes a great ratrod, or take it to the next level for a sweet street rod, lots of potential!
The top is chopped (excellent job), windshield is in, no side windows or rear windows, flat glass – should be inexpensive to have glass cut for it. It has shaved door handles, custom front and rear bumpers, wood floor in rear, bucket seats, console and a tilt steering column.
Small Block 318 w/automatic transmission, dual exhaust, no smoke, no leaks, no ticks, runs smooth.
I have the other 2 matching “old school” wheels that match the rear.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
“1950 Willy’s Jeepster Rat Rod setting on a 2001 S10 chassis. Chevy 350 cid, th350 transmission, 7.5″/7.625″ GM rear end with 4.56 gears. Suspension is set up for air bags. Range Rover air bags in the front. Rear ones were leaking so I pulled them and installed shocks and springs. Compressor and all hardware I have goes with it. Runs great! Eye catcher where ever it goes!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1250. This is a DJ-3A body.
(12/09/2010) This sure looks like a DJ-3A body.
“For sale 1953 willys need to sale has clean texas title, runs good overhualed flahead straight 4 cylinder, 3 speed tires are good, has leak in brakelines so they need to be replaced good off road for beach or great for hunting call me for info or to come see it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(04/01/2011) The pics are a little blurred, but it looks solid. The buy-it-now price of $2000 might be a good price.
“1952 willys jeep 4×4,buick 265 v-6 engine,new headers,new gas tank,new brakes and cylinders, everything works but horn, have clear title,vehicle is registerd but needs state inspection to drive on public roads.4 wheel drive components work good. very little rust . has lots of new metal.worst rust is above window.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900
(03/25/2010) Here’s a solid looking truck.
“1951 Willys Jeep pickup. 4×4 231v6 buick motor that needs little work. 3 speed tranny, This is a super solid classic truck with original interior.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $600.
(04/13/2011) Maybe a parts jeep?
“This is first year civilian jeep, Totally complete but needs total restoration,, , no title but woudl be great for farm or ranch as this is what it was made for, also has only surface rust,, hood and windshield is in primer,,, has new 6 volt battery,,shift knobs,,, jeep VERY solid,,, even tail gate works perfect,, ti has the 4 cyl go devil 134 engine,, L head,,and i think T-90 transmission”
http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/cto/2359809905.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300
(08/24/2011) Needs some work.
“willys cj2a fiberglass tub very solid ,thick fiberglass, needs some work $400 or interesting trades.lokking for wrangler yj parts or what do you have?”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $11,000
(03/21/2011) This is a pretty rig. It’s mostly stock, though there are a few changes. One of them is that the windshield arms have been swapped in a clean manner for differently shaped arms. I thought the idea to put the lights under the rear was a creative solution to keep from drilling lights into the body; however, if they will take a pretty good pounding in dirty or gravel from flying rocks or dirt or water.
“This 1946 Willys CJ2A was completely restored and runs like a Swiss watch! Less than 1,000 miles of recently rebuilt flathead 4 cylinder engine. Carb rebuilt. All seals replaced, no leaks. 4×4, hubs, transfer case and transmission all in top-notch condition. New paint job — a real head-turner! New military tires. It breaks my heart to part with this Jeep, but I’m having to relocate for work and can’t take it with me. My loss is your gain! Happy to answer any questions you have. Please call 561-450-7524 or email mediarazzi@gmail.com.”
http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/2359767809.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1350.
(03/24/2011) I think that’s a cammo paint job.
“1948 willys jeep cj2a as you can see some one put a f head engine in it engine runs will need a major tuneup inc carb kit etc the gears all work brakes w.ill pump up but will need to be addressed , has what i think is a carson alum top i have the doors for it in the front very end of the frame on both sides some one has welded plates there. …..tires are shot .chrome spoke rim desent shape….. i have a good nebraska title for it 1650.00 cash”
UPDATE: Was $2000. **SOLD**
(04/30/2011) If the rust is light, this might not be a bad price.
“1948 WILLYS PICKUP WITH GOOD NEBRASKA TITLE. (4) FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, 12 VOLT ELECTRIAL SYSTEM. 1959 SMALL BLOCK CHEVY MOTOR, WITH ELECTRIC IGNITION
NEW BATTERY, STARTER, PLUGS, FRESH OIL. RUNS GOOD BUT NEEDS CLUTCH AND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS INSTALLED. HAVE USED WILWOOD BRAKE AND CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDERS AND PEDALS
BODY HAS SOME RUST,VERY GOOD GLASS, REAR FENDERS NEED WORK, 4 KEYSTONE STEEL SPOKE RIMS”
Harold Stephen loves old jeeps. He loved them so much he spent time exploring the world in both a CJ-5 and a Landcruiser during the 1960s. In 1965-6 Harold Stephens, along with Al Podell, picture editor of Argosy magazine, formed the Trans World Record Expedition and set the world’s record for the longest non-repetitive miles motor trip around the world (42,500 miles). They captured their trip in their co-authored book, Who Needs a Road. I just bought a copy and you can find a paperback copy for sale here.
Prior to their joint trip, Harold purchased a CJ-5 and shipped it with a small trailer to Europe. He writes, “Three months in Europe, and no accommodations to worry about. I camped in the shadows of medieval chateaus and age-old monasteries. When I could find none of these, I camped in farmers’ cow pastures. Many times I awoke to discover cows nibble at my shoes outside my door. If farmers came, they were usually friendly, providing I had closed the gate behind me, and often invited me to the farmhouse for coffee and homemade bread.” You can read more about his CJ-5 European adventure here, including a two month stay in a Russian Jail.
He eventually made his way back to Spain, parked his Jeep and returned to the US. He sold his story to Argosy Magazine and then his editor asked him if he would be interested in an around the world tour in a Toyota Land Cruiser (I tired to find the argosy article, but was unsuccessful). He said yes, so he and a few others went pack to Spain, picked up a Landcruiser, snagged his jeep, and then started off on their journey.
This is Harold with his CJ-5:
Here’s a good pic of the Landcruiser
Read all about their Trans World Record Expedition at the transasiaexpedition.com website
Here is Harold’s Personal Site
From April 19th through Dec 30 the Walter P. Chrysler Museum at One Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, MI, will be holding a special “70 years of Jeep” exhibit, which includes a special display of a Willys MA. Personally, it is slightly frustrating that the officials holding these ‘jeep’ anniversaries don’t recognize this as the 71st year (1940 was the actual delivery date of the first jeeps) rather than the 70th year, but it seems since they are sponsoring the events, they are framing history in their own way.
UPDATE: Was $6900. **SOLD**
There are a few things that aren’t original, but it looks like a fun parade rig.
“Here is a 1943 Willy’s MB military jeep. Runs excellent. Belonged to a 92 year-old veteran who used it in MVCC club. A whole lot of history here.”
UPDATE: Was $3000. **SOLD**
This has a variety of updates.
“I have a 1942 jeep willys. It has a 260 ford V8, T18 transfer case, warn overdrive, power steering, 44 rear end and 27 front end with 5:38 gears,truck 4 speed, New maxxis 32″ tires. It is an old school wheeler. It runs and drives, has been through rubicon, fordyce, and berrit. Its not perfect but it is ready to wheel. asking 3000 obo.”
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**
This looks more surreyish than 1945 CJ-2Aish. There have been some unusual mods.
“1945 CJ2A JEEP, SERIAL #10202. THE 202 JEEP BUILT IN 1945. ONE OF ONLY 1,824 BUILT. I HAVE OWNED IT SINCE AUGUST,1976. IT HAS BEEN PARKED FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS. NEEDS RESTORED. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS OR PICTURES.”
