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Dan forgot to forward these pics of his progress on the rear of his grandpa’s CJ-5. Once again, Dan’s done some nice work! View more installments of Dan’s build here.
As usual, searching for something unrelated to Toyota lead me straight to the Toyota BJ (I was searching through some automobile history). I knew very little about the Toyota Land Cruiser history, so the threads I’ll share below were very interesting to me. The pics all came from the IH8MUD.com website, where there are plenty more pics of both the AK10 and the BJ.
THE AK10
According to Wikipedia, in response to a request by the Japanese government, Toyota developed the AK10 in 1942. Apparently there are few surviving images and no surviving vehicles. You can view the AK10 discussion thread at the IH8MUD.com website.
JEEP BJ
Again, according to Wikipedia, in 1950 the Korean War created demand for a military light duty vehicle. The United States Government asked Toyota to build 100 vehicles based on Willys specs. The following year, Toyota designed the BJ prototype. While longer and more powerful (6cyl) than the 1/4 ton jeep, the BJ had no low range. The National Police Agency (NPA) was impressed enough to put in an order for the Jeep BJ’s, which became their official patrol vehicle. The BJ would have 3 different Models, a Touring model (BJ-T), a Radio model (BJ-R), and a Fire Engine Capable Model (BJ-J) [technically, I suppose these would be the english equivalent translations …].
In 1954, Willys-Overland put pressure on Toyota to cease using the “Jeep” name. Technical director Hanji Umehara had the responsibility to rename the vehicle. Interestingly, rather than compete with the Jeep label, he chose to compete directly with the Land Rover label. He notes, “I had to come up with a name for our car that would not sound less dignified than those of our competitors. That is why I decided to call it ‘Land Cruiser’.”
Here are several images of the BJ that I found on the IH8MUD site. You can see many more here The Toyota BJ ‘Jeep’ thread at the IH8MUD.com website.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
How about that bumper?
“Original Willys 4 cylinder engine. Engine is out of chassis but goes with jeep”
This looks like a good price on a Jeepster that looks pretty good.
“1949 Jeep Jeepster willys kaiser. Fully rebuilt flathead 4, all new parts. New motor. Bored .100 over. 3 speed on the tree. New gas tank, oil cooling system, battery, wiring(numbered), paint, shocks, exhaust. All lights work. Lots of extra parts. Convt top missing, but skeleton there and in ok shape. Convertible top is manual. This car runs and drives. Body is far from perfect, it has some rust and minor dents. Nice red paint on top of all of that I just mentioned. I put this ad on for my elderly neighbor, and I will take his calls, answer questions and make appts. Thanks.
14 and crooks area. 248 250 1092.”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/1706743159.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
(04/25/2015) I’m sure the year isn’t right, but I do think this is a CJ-2A.
“Posting this Jeep for my dad. Its a 1941 Jeep Willys 4×4 with plow. He has used it to plow his small private road the last few years and it ran great. He has been ill off and on with Cancer and he couldnt get it to start one day and though something was wrong with the carter WO 1bbl carb so he messed with it. Come to find out it was simply a charging issue that was fixed but now I believe he has the carb settings thrown off and the float level off and it wont start good and when it does it wont stay running. Probably could use a carb kit put on it anyways “around 30 bucks on ebay ” or a good cleaning as I believe it to be the original carb and motor. At any rate he is looking to sell or trade it for a tractor with a blade or garden type hydro tractor with snowplow or blower to do his drive and road with. Something he can handle a lil easier. Any questions please ask. I will answer them to the best of my ability. I have many..many more photos to share to those interested. Just shoot me an email address. Thanks for your time”
This looks good from the front.
“1961 Willys Station Wagon 4×4 It will start up needs carb work,Brakes and a lot of body work no time to fix it up and it must go $1,600.oo Thanks”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1702444312.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
“Nice running hot rod jeep-ready for street or trail. Vortec 350(strong), Muncie 4-speed, Dana rear end, body and frame lift, 33″ wheels, power steering,stereo, fog lights, wrapped headers, aluminum water pump, 4bbl carb and aluminum intake, full roll cage, racing harnesses, duel flowmaster exhaust etc, etc. Need money over 10k invested in jeep. (409)243-2501 $3,500 possible trade for mini excavator, bobcat, back hoe or other construction equipment.”
It runs and has new tires …
“For Sale is a 1950 Willys Jeep, CJ3A, with a Type L134 engine installed. The engine starts and runs easily. It has four new tires and a new battery. Mounted on the bumper is a PTO winch (needs work). The Jeep has been used on a hunting lease. This Jeep is being sold AS IS. Serious inquiries only, please contact via the email to this advertisement.”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1698853542.html
This Texas hunter appears to be a MB to me.
“1948 Willys Jeep – Everything works, including 4WD. Posting for a friend that does not have an email account – Please call Chase if interested at 512.748.2798. Not interested in trading.”
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/1707734295.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
Looks solid. Includes a PTO. Some rust in the rear.
“1959 Jeep Willys FC170 3/4 ton pickup. Cab is in great shape with original paint, all good glass, recovered seats, new brakes, new tires. Runs and drives good. The bed floor and tailgate are rusty. Factory PTO set up to run farm equipment. The engine smokes a little and has a slight knock from a spun bearing. The bearing was replaced but the crank is scored. I have another good crank to go with it. It has been in storage for about 5 years.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer
“1947 willys hotrod taking offers. 289 stroked bored 4 speed lots of new parts like carb, dist, brakes, seat,ect. one of a kind all tube frame new springs.36″ tires.race ready! STREET LEGAL. higest offer wins bid in 15 days! check out pics.”
This appears in good shape from this one pic. It looks like a deal!
“Complete. engine needs rebuilding $1750 obo please arrange your own shipping, call Erl @ 562 756 5975”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/1709726425.html
I wonder if this isn’t actually a MB? Hard to tell for sure from the pics.
“have a willys jeep runs good has good tires. no title. will provide bill of sell. pics will be up later on today. call cody 5302307975”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1709607913.html
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was on eBay
“1947 WILLYS CJ-2A, RUNS GOOD, 327 c.i CHEVY V-8, FORD POWER STEERING, TILT , NEW BLACK WHEELS, 32 X11.50 B.F. GOODRICH ALL-TERRAIN TIRES, RACING SEATS, ROLL BAR, THIS IS A GOOD SOLID JEEP, I WAS GOING TO MAKE IT A ROCK-CRAWLER BUT HAVE TO MANY OTHER PROJECTS, COULD BE A GREAT MODIFIED JEEP OR COULD BE PUT BACK TO ORIGINAL. HAS CLEAR COLORADO TITLE.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
(04/03/2010) This will make someone a good project.
“Too many toys, not enough time left to finish… This little cab-over Willys 4×4 with some finishing TLC, could be a real show stopper… It has a 283 CI rebuilt Ford engine, with an added air tunnel for excellent cooling. It comes with near new tires, chrome wheels and a small lift kit. The bed sits on new mounts and comes with a side toolbox, the body is in primer with a minimal amount body work left before painting. The new re-wiring is more than 75% finished…. Due to health issures, questions are preferred and answered through my e-mail at: al3@velotech.net …However, my cell # is 5307393654 for the more serious inquirers…”
UPDATE: This wagon was sold to an eWillys reader. Congrats!
(04/05/2010) This looks strong.
“This is a 58 jeep wagon with fresh paint, new interior, brand new wheels and tires. A 265 sbc motor with three speed trans and warn overdrive. Tilt coulum, lots of new parts. ”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/1709549146.html
UPDATE: Still Available
There are two additional FCs for sale as parts. The seller will make a deal if they are all taken at once.
“For sale, four Willy’s Forward Control Jeeps. 4-wheel drive. Motors are free and have been running but need work. Two have snow plow brackets. Great for off road use. Perfect project for handy mechanic. Priced to sell. $500-$700 each. Will make a deal if you take all four. We have too many projects and need to let these go. We have two others we will sell for parts.
Call 515.250-3614 for information.”
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/1705626572.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500
(04/13/2010) The engine has been removed.
“1947 JEEP WILLYS CJ2 49K oringinal miles. My father and I bought this Jeep locally in the hopes of bringing it back to life. We have both been too busy to work on it which is the reason we’re selling it. As most of you know, these are extremely hard to find collector Jeeps. It is in pretty good condition in comparison to a lot of other Willys I’ve seen for sale. The flat-head four cylinder is out of it right now however can easily be put back in. The windshield frame is from the military version and is very rare. We are willing to deliver for the price of mileage. My direct e-mail for questions, offers, or to set up an appointment to view this Jeep is : ansouthard@hotmail.com or phone : Andrew…270-791-0527. (Private # calls will not be answered or returned).
http://bgky.craigslist.org/cto/1700491252.html
UPDATE; **SOLD** Was $4500
(12/16/09) This is mostly, not all original.
“1948 Willy’s Jeep all original call ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
(03/27/2010) Check out the unusual updates on this. For example, note the welded tailgate at an angle.
“1949 Willys Jeep. $3,000 or best offer! 12 Volt System. 4 Cylinders. 4×4. The Jeep needs a little work. It ran two years ago, I did not try to start it.”
This truck was headed towards a crusher until Carl saved it. He’s not sure what he’s going to do with it, but he felt there was too much value to have it crushed. Note the custom wheel creation.
“Here are the pictures of the 55 Willys as I found it in a scrape metal collectors yard, it has its original running Super Hurricane engine 4 wheel drive components, head lights, park lights and dash all in tack, 20″ wheels were welded to the original 16’s and it spent the last few years hauling fire wood in rural Newfoundland. It had been abandoned and was set to go to the crusher when I found it and hauled it home. Not sure at this point what I will do with it, it’s safe for now.”
Leave it to Popular Science Magazine to publish a brief reference about using a Jeep to mix cement. This article (or retro-article) was issued in the Feb 1974 edition.
Dan spotted these (truth be told, Dan has spotted a number of deals tonight!) I believe these are 8″ wide hurricane rims; these have the same number of fins as my wheels.
“I have a set of four Modern aluminum wheels. They came with my Jeep CJ5 when I bought it last summer, and I wanted to go back to some stock steelies. They measure 15×8 with a 5×5.5 bolt pattern and 3.75″ backspacing. Comes with all 20 lugnuts and two center caps (have locking hubs on the front and PO didn’t have the other two anymore). They’re in good shape, maybe a little dusty, but no cracks/dings/dents, blah blah blah. All of them hold air perfectly, in fact I replaced all the valve cores about a week ago. I have 31×10.50s with stock springs (with 40 years of sag) and had no rubbing issues for what that’s worth.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/1708812937.html
This sports a sizeable, custom bumper.
“1973 Jeep CJ-5, 258 cubic inch I-6 4-speed needs some tlc, this is an excellent running project $2000.00 208-771-1005”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1712262487.html
This would be a fun jeep to check out.
“Every thing about this jeep is custom. Built 350 chevy motor, turbo 400 trans, detroit lockers, 456 gears, five 38″ boggers on and on. ONLY REPLY IF YOU ARE SERIOUS. I WILL NOT PART A THING OUT ON THIS JEEP, ALL OR NOTHING.”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1707462967.html
