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This looks like it may have been a full-page ad for Carl’s Motor company, despite the news stories sprinkled within. Note the photo of Bob Hope in a CJ-2A that seems to be promoting Carl’s Motors (I wonder if Bob Hope knew it).
As of December 1946, Wyoming County Schools in West Virginia still had 52 one-room schools attended by 1200 students. To serve and maintain those schools throughout the year, the county purchased a CJ-2A.
More details about the rural schools in this article from the December 27, 1946, issue of the Beckley Post Herald out of West Virginia.
Roger Martin pointed me to a Facebook photo from the 1964 movie Ride the Wild Surf. Pictured is Shelley Fabares (who had a higher billing than her female co-star) and Barbara Eden. The beach party movie also starred Fabian and a DJ-3A Gala.
This is a video clip from the beach scene:
Here’s another short video clip of a Gala in the movie:
This later model 3B could use some love.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1092061524577915
“CJ3B high hood flat fender. Original 4 cylinder replaced with 6 cylinder 1978 Maverick engine (200 cube, 120 horsepower). Has new windshield, just did not get installed before pictures were taken. WARNE free wheeling hubs WARNE overdrive 11″ Wagoneer brakes. Many other modifications Also includes new bikini top, spare tire Jerry can carrier, extra molded plastic seats, tow bar. Very recently tuned up also new oil and filter. Runs GREAT.”
Jay’s got this update MB for sale. It has a Warn OD, plus other updates. The engine does not currently run.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/napa-1942-willys-mb/7251252863.html
“Here is your chance to enjoy next summer rock crawling the Rubicon trail!! I have a “1942 Willys MB” for sale. It has a small block Ford V8 with a T18 4 speed transmission Dana 18 transfer case with a Warn all range over drive. It has a Dana 44 in rear and a Dana 27 up front, not sure if it has any lockers. It has 33X12.5 R15 tires. I has a clear California title in my name with out any back fees!! The engine does not currently run.”
Will need some brake work. Probably has an f-head.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/martinez-1946-willy-jeep-cj-2a/7246217359.html
“1946 Willy cj 2A runs good needs break lines and cylenders finished i have all break parts /clean title /newer motor 1951 excilant compresion /i installed /newer altenator /wireing/master and wheel cylinder/new batery/new jeep cans/had house repairs can’t finish/reg expires 7/24/2021”
Has an overdrive, full cage, jerry can/spare tire carrier, and more updates. This project could be worth a look.
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/d/colfax-1960-willys-jeep/7245195176.html
“4.3 V6 3sp OD, P.S., Disc brakes, tilt wheel, no rust, black & yellow plates,, registered. Nice Jeep. Must see. Not running.”
No pics provided.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/phoenix-willys-jeepster/7247607377.html
“I have Two Willys JEEPSTER projects both are 1950. I have enough parts to build both vehicles. These are two door four seat convertibles (Phaeton) style vehicles. These are very nice custom builder projects with pallets of spare parts. One body is on a highly modified original frame with four wheel independent suspension and four wheel disk brakes. The other body does not include a frame and can easily be fit to a Toyota Four Runner chassis or something similar. A zero time Mercedes-Benz 300 Turbo diesel engine and transmission are available at an extra cost.”
There’s a CJ-5 full cage, among other parts.
https://reno.craigslist.org/pts/d/reno-parts-for-jeeps/7245699411.html
“Selling jeep parts, for GPW, MB,CJ, YJ , TJ, willys pick up and wagons. Axels, transfer cases, Dana 18-20 , GM transfer cases , Dana 300 Gear Set , Frames, Engines , F Head , flat head parts, AMC engine , bell housings, fenders, Grills. Aluminum top and door for flat fender. Wheels. Call for more info, willing to deal on prices.”
Project or parts.
https://reno.craigslist.org/pts/d/fallon-1947-willys-cj2a-jeep/7250586781.html
“For sale or trade is a 1947 Willy’s CJ2A Jeep. The motor was taken out for a conversion before I bought it. All body parts are there as is the transmission and transfer case. I also have an adapter plate for T90 transmission to a small block Chevy. Will consider partial trade for Hodaka motorcycles and parts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $525.
Seems in pretty good shape.
“This is a CJ2A tub in overall very decent, solid condition. The previous owner had it sandblasted and started replacing rusted panels and supports…then let it sit outside for some time. The rust you see is mainly surface rust from sitting. The tool box has already been removed (and is gone), so this would be an ideal tub to stretch for a rock crawler project. Rear floor and wheel wells are in very good condition. The dash has not been all cut-up for extra gauges, radio, speakers, etc.”
There may be value here. Body and front clip look solid. This seems to have a PTO winch.
https://slo.craigslist.org/pts/d/arroyo-grande-1960-willys-jeep-cj5/7250046681.html
“1960 Willys CJ5, 4cyl,
3pd, factory PTO with PTO winch. Not running. Don’t have time to work on this and need it gone. Sold with a bill of sale. Will not part out and will not ship. Located in Arroyo Grande.”
There might be some value in parts here, but what caught my eye was the unusual approach to installed a saginaw box. It looks like the frame was sliced and a new piece added on that has a hub to it.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/long-beach-jeep-1952-abandoned-project/7243948339.html
“1952 JEEP
FACTORY TRANSMISSION AND TWIN STICK TRANSFER CASE,W/CHEVY SM BLK ADAPTER,
BOXED FRAME,
CHEVY POWER STEERING,
BUCKET SEATS,
6 PIONT ROLL BAR,
NEW SUPERLIFT 3″ SPRINGS,”
UPDATE: Seller is parting it out. Was $750.
(11/28/2020) Rolling chassis.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/d/gilbert-parting-out-1946-willys-jeep/7238368334.html
“his is a 1946 Willys Jeep project. It has rust and dents.
It does not have a hood, windshield, grill, or fenders.
It is basically a rolling chassis with new springs and the body on it.
It is a major project. But it could be really cool.
I do have some extra parts for extra money if you want to see them.
Please give me a call or text with questions.”
This article in the June 28, 1948, issue of Newsweek covers how the Keystone Automobile Club’s three jeeps were transformed into mobile video units for the 1948 Republican and Democratic Conventions that were being held in Philadelphia.
Six months earlier in January, the same jeeps had been setup with radios to help manage road patrol issues (multiple news articles mentioned this), so adding television service expanded, albeit temporarily, the capabilities of the jeeps.
Last year we saw a different pic of one of the jeeps that is housed in Philadlephia’s free library:
PHOTO CREDIT: Free Library of Philadelphia .. PHOTO CAPTION: Keystone Automobile Club – Road Patrol Service.
Screen shot from The Salzburg Connection.
Bill spotted a scene with a jeep in the 1972 movie The Salzburg Connection (it might appear other places, as I didn’t have a chance to watch it). You can see the jeep scene between 41:45 and 42:35. It looks to be an MB.
By the end of the scene, the driver is deliriously (Psychotically?) happy. Maybe he was just really happy to be driving a jeep?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7RyQw1g8fU
Here’s a photo that was posted to the IMCDB site:
Jay just purchased a WWII jeep with this unusual exhaust modification. There are lots of guesses on Facebook about what it is or why it existed. Any thoughts?
(This is the only pic he currently has, as he is still awaiting delivery of the jeep.)
This Merry Christmas card with Santa in a Jeep promoted war bonds for the 1943 Christmas season.
View all the information on eBay
“1943 Santa Claus World War II Military Jeep Buy War Stamps Merry Christmas Card. has some glue and paper on the back from the scrapbook it was in. See photos for details.”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $8995.
Colin has been able to supply additional info in the comments.
“1957 Willys Jeep with a rebuilt 3.8 ltr Buick motor and automatic transmission. This is a titled new build with no miles on it and will need some work to finish. Every part on this vehicle is brand new.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/22/2020) Looks promising.
https://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/d/humphrey-1953-willys-jeep/7249170098.html
“1953 Willy’s Jeep. Very good condition.
Call for details”
Lots of parts for sale. Unclear if the seller wants to sell in bulk, in lots, or individually.
https://lascruces.craigslist.org/pts/d/organ-willy-parts/7245324601.html
“Closing business lots of willy parts”
Includes a bed extension.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/pts/d/phoenix-willys-project/7248985611.html
“47 jeep willys needs complete restoration not running at this time clean title”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500 for the holidays.
Autoquest Jeep is selling this vehicle. It’s got a replacement body, but the frame looks to be an M-38 based on the boxed front frame rails. For a good comparison of an M-38 frame vs. a CJ-3A frame check out this image from Was at the Willys M Jeeps site:
From the WillysMJeep site: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=12445
Now for the ad …
https://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/houston-m38-army-jeep-project-special/7250387456.html
“** 1949-1952 M38 Willys Project Army Jeep, green/tan, 4 cyl flathead L motor, 3spd
Info we have is this M38 Army Jeep was restored about 30 yrs ago & was last registered for street use in 1992. Previous owner bought in 1993 to use as a hunting Jeep & was not registered for legal use on the road since that date. Was reported to be running when parked. We would recommend a full servicing @ least or a rebuild to get it back on the road.
Bill spotted this project FJ-40. Seems a reasonable price based on others we’ve seen.
https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/seekonk-1972-toyota-landcruiser-fj40/7250447286.html
“For sale is a 1972 Toyota Landcruiser. Me and my dad picked this up as a winter project but we’re realizing we just don’t have the bandwidth to tackle a project of this magnitude at this point in time.
It’s a 3.9 liter inline 6 motor with a 3 on-the-tree manual transmission. Clean Mass title ready to be signed over.
The motor turns over and wants to fire up but it doesn’t have spark. We’ve bought new points, a new coil, and a new condenser ready to be installed which should solve the spark issue. Comes with vinyl doors, diamond plate tailgate, and bench seat.
Any part you could need for this is readily available online. Cruiser Solutions up in New Hampshire can do any motor or body work needed.”
Works sometimes.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/clt/d/saint-louis-c-us-army-jeep/7245985577.html
“Bachmann Taiyo Radio Racer
US Army Jeep
works intermittently
car requires 1-9V and 2-AA batteries
controller requires 1-9V battery
battery cover on car is broken/missing”
