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Blaine found this ad. It could be a good price on Kelsey Rims.
https://ventura.craigslist.org/pts/d/ojai-jeep-parts/7334956648.html
“1967 CJ 5 parts
7- Jeep cj5 wheels 5×5.5 bolt pattern 2 with tires holding air 25 each
4- Jeep yJ wheels 5×4.5 bolt pattern with out tires
Fly wheel & clutch $75
Exhaust manifold $50
Rear end Dana 44 $175
Front Dana 27 $175”
The Miami Herald published a column by writer Robert C. Ruark On July 28, 1948. Apparently, he wasn’t much of a fan of the civilian jeeps, calling them “ladies”.
UPDATE: This post was originally published din 2014. Since then, I learned more about Ted, but had spread it out across various posts. Ted’s trips, and his subsequent movies, have been added to this post.
First Published November 2014: In 1955, Theodore Bumiller set out for an around-the-world adventure in a Willys Wagon. He captured his trip in photos and video. I attempted to learn more about his trip, but I only learned that his daughter is now a noted author (maybe someone else will have more luck). I emailed her to learn more about her father’s adventures, but have yet to receive a reply.
Following the trip, Ted made his first film: a 30 minute movie titled “Around The World By Jeep”. He traveled around exhibiting it. The ad below, published in the January 3rd, 1970, edition of the Toledo Blade shows he was still touring and showing his film fifteen years after he’d made his trip.
Anyone ever seen the movie?
In the late 1950s, Ted created a second movie: “The Four Seasons of Scandinavia”, an exploration of the four seasons in Scandinavian countries. As far as I can tell, it doesn’t have anything to do with jeeps.
This article from the April 15, 1959, issue of The Sun (out of Stark County, Ohio) explains more:
Ted’s daughter Elizabeth wrote a book and included an acknowledgement to Ted and his wife Ruth Ann for teaching her how to travel and for inspiring her to explore the world. In it she mentions a third film by Ted, “Eternal India”.
This photo shows a CJ-2A with a Worman hardtop.
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“5” x 3 1/2″ picture from around 1948. The Willys logo on the jeep is blurry in the picture.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000.
Appears in good shape. Has a few mods.
Jeep Willys CJ-2a in great condition! Runs and drives. Send me an offer or any questions you might have.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,000.
(11/23/2020) Looks like a nice example of a Shriner Jeepster.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1179251372486134
“Converted Shriner car with all custom interior and exterior. Automatic transmission. Over a handful of horns to play with. Runs great drives great stops great.”
If the rust is as light as claimed, this early CJ-5 could be worth a look. Has a Kelly hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1989948791157942
“Lots of new parts and recent work done. Very little rust, only on surface. Have service records of over $3500 worth of work done. Motor runs great! Hydraulic plow works and pushes snow well. Will remove at buyers request.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6850.
The cargo area has undergone some work.
“This is a 1948 CJ2A Willey. Lots of NEW parts, Starts and RUNS GREAT, the Willey is fun to drive and I just have to many toys. My loss your gain.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/14/2021) Someone spent some time on that wood body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/126990732737502
“1951 Jeep custom wood body runs good one of a kind.”
The floors may have been patched/replaced.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1106169853128876
“1951 Army jeep project jeep. Engine was running when I got it hasn’t been started for about 10 years. Clean Title”
UPDATE: Still Available?
(12/16/2020) Has lots of mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/415028593239764/
“6 cylinder 1943 Willys Jeep 4wd New cover Good tires Great vehicle for hunting or to just go out in the mountains”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/21/2021) It’s a project. The HubLok hubs are pretty rare.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2802875306709218
“Has 350 chevy, th350 trans. Needs a few things finished to be drivable. $2500. Possible trades. Comes with new winshields, clean title, western plow pump, and home built plow blade”
This jeep has an unusual steering wheel (or one I don’t recognize).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1006284156847970
“Selling the 1946 CJ2-A I bought for hunting last fall! Purchased with big dreams and aspirations for it but, they came up short. Unfortunately this is awful to house 5 people to beat around in the sticks. It runs like a dream and, is super fun to drive. It looks like it’s 75 years old but, is sound and has lots of miles left in it. I had it rewired and tuned last October at D&B auto by, Don Massey. I had he tires and rims put on right after I bought. I’m 6k into rims, tires and, wiring. I bought it for 5k. I feel like 10,000.00 is a pretty fair asking price. Comes with the original Top as seen in the pictures or, feel the wind whip Your hair when you pop the top and put the original half Willy’s windshield on”
Lots to like with this later model 3B. It has a Government plate, too.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2988462218100086
“1959 Willys Jeep CJ-3B. Runs and stops great, drives well. New brakes all around, including new master and wheel cylinders. New seats. Front axle rebuilt with all new bearings and seals. All new glass in windshield and steel hardtop; all windows roll up/down or slide as they should. Very little surface rust. The only cancer is in the vertical seam in the rocker right under the driver side door and it is very minor. F134 engine with Carter YF carburetor. T90 transmission, twin stick Dana 18 transfer case, Dana 44 rear and Dana 25 front axles. Like new tires. I’m selling this for my dad, who does not use Facebook. It is located near Ignacio, CO. $6500 obo. This is a very nice, reliable flatfender that can be used as is or would take very little work to bring it to the next level”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
The seller notes this is a 2A Chassis with a 1953 3B body, but the body is actually a later 3B body. This package also includes another 2A chassis.
“1948/53B CJ2A with a 53B body. Was running before starting restoration. No canvas but has door panels and bow parts for top. Original shop manual and options book. Has new front floor pans and braces in box. 1948 Willys CJ2a frame with front and rear axles. Has all new leaf springs, bushings,shackles, shocks and wheel cylinders. Frame was blasted and painted in 2001 and was stored inside until 2016. Asking $3500 cash for both”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Includes a parts chassis.
“For sale 1948 jeep willy with snowplow. Had engine fired and running. Comes with spare frame, axles,hood, grill, and trans.”
This December 06, 1958, article in the Tulare Advance Register highlights the Tulare County Four-Wheel Drive Club with pics and text. It’s not a club that I recognize, but the club was pivotal to the formation of the California Association of Jeeps Clubs in 1959 (later known as the California Four Wheel Drive Association). I tried to find a club logo or sticker, but couldn’t locate any example.
Here’s the 1958 article (spliced for easier viewing):
UPDATE: Price dropped to $14,000.
(01/28/2018) Looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/956384518444843
“It’s time to sell my 1948 Willy’s CJ2a Jeep. Price is $14,000. Facebook won’t allow my price. I’ve owned this Jeep for about 4 years and have had a great time with it. It’s now time for someone else to enjoy.
I’ve driven this Jeep around many back roads of New Jersey sometimes putting upwards of about 150 to 200 miles on it in a weekend. It always starts and runs like a champ. Got into it in the middle of May after its long winters nap and after a couple of pumps on the accelerator pedal and a few seconds cranking the engine it sprang to life! It was restored when I purchased it but the former seller left it outside under a cover for about a year. Continue reading
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.
Appears solid.
“Hi I have a 1948 Willys jeepster for sale selling because I don’t drive it much. Starts and drives well for its age.it is a 3 speed on the column.It has been restored asking 11,000 obo”
Lots of original jeep here, including a “‘Jeep'” marked key. It runs, but does have body rust.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2839073596217966
“$6000 OBO. Runs, drives, stops great. Tuxedo Mark 4, very rare. 4×4, v6, 3 speed. All original, except for brake lights, but I still have the originals. Frame is solid, no issues. Original owners manual and keys. Includes original hard top and doors. 5 new tires. All electrical except brake light switch works. Brand new gas tank. Leave as is, or restore; it’s turn key ready. Battery is less than a year old. Has original working AM radio and original factory installed, working heat”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/11/2021) It’s listed as a project car; it’s not clear what work it needs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/459034335413548
“Project car 54′ jeep Willy’s Sedan convertible. $9000.oo Firm”
This is a CJ-2A with a Meyers-made Sears Top and a DJ dry gauze air cleaner.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/305161411224153
“Up for sale is this 1950’s Jeep. I don’t know a lot about this, just looking to get rid of it. Contact me for more info or to come see it.”
This appears to have a replacement body, as it’s a mix of M-38 and MB styles. Also, it shouldn’t have full-floaters (though I think there are a useful add).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/17943834073099
“1951 Willies Jeep with extras.”
Someone has fun with this build.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/576717266659294
“Purchased The Willys in 2018 from a farm. The Body was mostly Rust free. Then we purchased a 1986 Monte Carlo with a Ponitac 400 Engine and 200R4 Automatic Transmission. We proceeded to remove the Monte Carlo Body off and Move the Willys Body to the Monte Carlo Frame. The Pick Up bed has been Custom Made. Looks like a Wrecker but the Wrecker is only for looks. There are new tires and Wheels not shown in pictures. It looks and runs good. Currently registered and inspected in NH. It is currently located in the shop Orange Mass putting the finishing touches on it.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/27/2021) This runs, but it appears to have a CJ-5 body melded with a CJ-3A cowl.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1466927140316312
“Good jeep starts right up 35 firm will start it up in front of you”
