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Seems a good price.
https://modesto.craigslist.org/pts/d/modesto-willys-jeep-cj2a-rb/7253124800.html
“Cj2a Willys keep roll bar $300”
Not sure how much value is here. The price at the top of the ad reads $900, so the price may now be $900/each.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1448345718707532
“Two Willy’s Jeeps good for parts on a rebuild. One is titled (1948 model) and one is not. Asking $1000 each.”
Includes additional 4wd parts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/920854258445270
“Runs and drives very well, ive had quite alot of fun with this thing over the summer. Its definitely a head turner and people really do seem to enjoy it. Clean title in hand Please be aware this vehicle is only 2wd as well as right hand drive. The jeep currently has an 232 6cyl engine Automatic transmission Dana 44 rear with 3.07 gears Also included are all the parts I have that I intended to use to convert it to 4×4. This includes Cj5 frame and narrow track axles with 4.56 gears. Set of seats from a PT cruiser that will bolt right in. Dana 300 transfer case 2 AMC 232 engines. One is good and ready to use one is locked up and for parts. Miscellaneous drivetrain related parts such as driveshafts and motor mounts”
Runs and drives.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/678760963046945
“Clean title, right hand drive, 6 cyl, runs great and no issues. Looking to sell asap! No trades, cash”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
(11/28/2020) Runs? The drain holes have been filled, so it’s likely had some body work. Both sides of the body have been notched near the seats.
“1948 CJ2A WILLYS JEEP. THIS 1948 WILLYS HAS PRACTICALLY NO RUST. THIS JEEP IS THE PERFECT RESTORATION AS IT HAS THE ORIGINAL ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN. ITS 95% COMPLETE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SEATS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH RESTORATION PARTS. I ABSOLUTELY HATE PARTING WITH THIS BUT WILL NEVER HAVE THE TIME TO RESTORE IT THE WAY I WOULD LIKE”
This VEC CJ-2A still has the column shift and is in pretty original condition. It runs and drives. Drive as is or restore. Includes parts for a rear PTO/gearbox.
https://mendocino.craigslist.org/cto/d/willits-1946-cj2a-willys-jeep-column/7252002800.html
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A rare factory column shift “3 on the tree” Last of my father’s collection, runs drives on Non-0p it isn’t concourse condition in really good condition. True mileage unknown. Fuel tank treated. Lots of extra parts – PTO-top bows-side steps- 2 extra windshields and a lot more. Yes dash tags with Jeep.
$9500 firm”
Steve shared this video of MuddOxRacing using a trencher for the first time. There are some good closeups of how the machine works.
This is a fun article about a former decorator turned jeep jockey named Pvt. Hurshal (Peewee) Wilson in New Guinea ‘captured’ 17 prisoners. It appeared in the Medford Mail Tribune (Medford,Oregon). His jeep was named “Helen” after his girlfriend.
Hurshal would survive WWII and leave the Army a Tech 5, but his relationship to Helen did not. Instead, he married Deedra R (Harman) Wilson. He passed away in 1991, his wife passing later in 2006, with both buried at Riverside National Cemetery. There is no evidence they had children.
After finding the article, a search on eBay led to this photo of Hurshal:
Here’s the article:
Mike shared an interesting document. This January 5, 1958, Service Bulletin discusses a wagon side-panel heater installation.
Mike shared these Parkway Conversion documents from March of 1958. This first sheet contains text and an image that is separated and shown below:
Sheet 1
Sheet 1 Text
Sheet 1 image
Sheet 2:
This is supposed to be an original document.
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“1950 Original Willys Four Universal CJ-3A Tune Up chart by AEA, (Not a Reproduction). Both sides are shown in the photographs. The photos are of the exact item you will receive Measures 8.5 x 11 inches, two-sided single sheet.”
These Sears-branded Selectro hubs have the smaller ribbed style.
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“Aftermarket Sears Manual Locking Hubs Taken Off Willys MB Fits CJ2A GPW Jeep CJ. Condition is “Used”. Used take offs for rebuild or parts. D-bubba-ing my 1945 MB and finally got around to removing these off the front axles. As is condition. The Jeep has not run since I acquired it and therefor these are untested in driving conditions. Mounting bolts are not included.”
Listed as a 1947, this appears to be a 1946 VEC CJ-2A. This has a BW overdrive. And, it might have the Hudson steering mod.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/765951113995629/
“1947 Willys CJ2A 4×4 Chevy 350 3 speed with Borg Warner Overdrive Clean title”
Lots of mods to this clean looking rig.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1173898556340961
“Posting for a friend…. 47 Willy’s body / frame. Supercharged V6, lockers, 9k lb. winch etc. I don’t have all the info on this rig but can give contact info to serious buyers. Asking $28k obo”
Unclear if this runs or not (probably not).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/939593860178661
“Rare 1962 Mighty Mite Jeep made by AMC for the Marines during the Vietnam War. Only around 3800 made. Very parts missing. Restore or retro. Call for more info.”
This is a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/696854364295768
“1946 willys rockcrawler siting on chevy frame and running gear Dana 44 spooled 5:38s 14 bolt spooled.5:38s/disc brakes conversion All new calipers and brake lines and pads Chevy 350 New edelbrock intake and off road carb 100 amp alternator Tubro 400 trans/208 transfer case 37 16.5 miltary tires Comes with a extra engine This has been a work in progress for years. I have the pink and bage plates for 46 willys.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/14/2020) Both for $9000. Each has a title. The’ve been stored in the desert since 1992.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/350688452731769/
“Located in Landers, CA 2 Jeep Willys FC170 for sale as a package deal – $9,000 OBO for both 1962 Jeep Willy FC170 – red one 1958 Jeep Willy FC170 – green one Clean titles! These are a rare find. I am looking for the right buyer who can restore these gems and get them back on the road. They have been stored outdoors in the hi desert since at least 1992. They do not run, and there are only 4 tires total for both cars. Please do not ask to buy only 1 Jeep. I am selling both together as a package. Buyer responsible for pick up and tow away. Additional items included: 2 additional seat frames, warn accessory winch.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
(10/03/2020) Looks in reasonable shape. Has a PTO powered Ramsey winch.
“1952 Willy’s Overland Jeep CJ3A – Unmodified, stock, running, driving, one family since new. Rare factory PTO Ramsey winch. Runs great. It is an unrestored driver. Definitely gets thumbs up all over town but is not perfect. We’ve had our fun and it’s time for something different.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $12,000
“Runs great lots done with it”
These photos appeared on Facebook, though some have made the rounds over the years. The pics that really caught my eye were the wooden test body pics. Kaiser Willys has some history and more pics on these wood-bodied test jeeps: https://blog.kaiserwillys.com/the-wooden-willys-jeep-test.
The remainder of the wrecked jeeps:
Note the jeep in the front. It looks like the front clip is sitting sideways. Maybe these were pulled because they didn’t work? Contrary to what the caption indicates, the water doesn’t look too deep for the jeeps.
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This photo appeared in the January 31, 1945, issue of the Evening Sun out of Baltimore, Maryland. It was accompanied by a jeep-train photo also.
I am wondering if this was originally named “Kathie”, but then the solider got permission to bring the jeep home? The photo is dated 11/21/1945, so it is post-war.
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“This photo belonged to Lt. Robert J. Dobuski – Serial #33052063. He was with the 3482nd Ordnance MAM Company. WWII US GI Photo – Street View Of 3482nd Ordnance Jeep “Taking Kathie Home” – The photograph measures Roughly 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″.
Bidding starts at $15. This is listed as a 1950 creation, but I would think it was published earlier than that. Given it includes a truck, but no CJ-3A, I’d say more like 1948? I’ll have to verify with my copy.
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“THE STORY OF THE UNIVERSAL JEEP – PROMOTIONAL COMIC
PUBLISHED BY WILLYS – OVERLAND, CREATOR OF THE JEEP
JEEP UNIVERSAL WAS A NAME USED BY WILLYS FOR ITS 1/4 TON CJ UTILITY VEHICLES
BACK COVER HAS AN AD FOR THE UNIVERSAL JEEP AND JEEP TRUCKS
16 PAGES, FULL COLOR, STANDARD COMIC SIZE”
The odd addition of the external radiator is due to the installation of a V-8. It includes a trailer. This also has the early Husky hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/578218239539137
“One the straightest Willys M38A1’s I’ve come across. Runs good all the gears work high and low 283 engine. 12volt. If someone was going to do a restore this would be a good one to do it with. Comes with trailer. $7500 cash”
