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Seems like there’s value here.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/snohomish-willys-jeep/7249040994.html
“1947 willys jeep. has not run in years. but all parts are there.”
I got busy with holiday stuff yesterday, so no updates today.
In 1942, the Amarillo Globe-News and the Amarillo Daily News published messages called Jeep-O-Grams in both the hometown newspapers and a special Holiday Greeting edition of the Globe News Jeep. They did it as a way for families to send their family members world-wide Christmas wishes (though they did charge 4 cents a word).
What is the Glove News Jeep? Unfortunately, I’ve been unable to track down an example. According to the Volume 20 (sometime in 1942) issue of Newsweek, “Employees of The Amarillo ( Texas ) Globe – News get up a weekly soldiers ‘ and sailors ‘ edition in their spare time called Amarillo Globe – News Jeep . Carrying no advertising , the eight pages are packed with pictures and stories of men in the military”.
While acknowledging it was an imperfect system for sending greetings to soldiers, the Amarillo Daily newspaper noted that the cable systems were expected to be jammed with messages during December 1942. So, a Jeep-O-Gram in the holiday edition of the Globe News jeep was better than nothing.
I’ll start with the published page of Jeep-O-Grams and then work backwards. The messages in the N-Z image are easier to read. I can publish a link to a higher res version of A-N if anyone is interested.
This article on the Ford “Pygmy” was published in the March 1941 issue of Popular Mechanics. You’ll note there is no reference to the vehicle being called a “GP” (though, to be fair, the term GPW never appears in the magazine either), nor is there a reference to it being “General Purpose”.
These photos popped up one Facebook recently, likely pulled from the Just A Car Guy blog. I believe these were originally from some kind of video of Disney driving, because I was able to find an animated gif on Pinterest of the same event. I could not locate the original video, but I’m sure it is digitized and out there on the net somewhere …
No date on this photo of a Slat Grille MB being loaded onto a plane.
View all the information on ebay
“Press Photo Military personnel watch Jeep being loaded on aricraft. This is an original press photo. Military personnel — Jeep – aircraftPhoto measures 10 x 8inches. Photo is dated –NONE.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/24/2020) Appears in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/706580923593882
“1946 cj2a. Good jeep. Runs drives well. Previous owner installed new original wiring harness. Very solid rust free”
Has some mods. This might have a new body.
“1946 Willys cj2a. Runs and drives. Title in my name. $8000 cash only no trades. If you’re reading this it’s still available”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
Seller does not want to ship. The jeep might need some wiring fixes.
“December 1944 delivery date willys MB. Fires up quick and easy, runs and drives great. All original body, frame, axles, engine, trans and transfer case. Data plates on glove box original and match frame tag.
There are some reproduction parts on this jeep like the black out light, carry handles, wheels, top bows, new a upholstery. Partial restoration done as accurate as possible for exterior looks.
Wiring has some issues PO hooked in a electric pump and it starts by dash button instead of floor button now, not sure if charging system is working. I would consider a new harness later and getting the missing air cleaner and fuel filter to make it more original.
There is absolutely no bondo or body work done and you can tell by being able to see the factory seam welds and little imperfections. There is some rust in floor boards that goes into the hat channels beneath. Common issue and better to have that than bad a repair job. Not willing to ship to another country or state.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $7700.
(12/01/2020) This is a non-script CJ-3B (no WILLYS stamps on the hood or tailgate).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/692982558316980
“1963 CJ3B Willys Jeep. Runs good. Call if questions.”
This Sears-branded Meyers half cab appears worth a look. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/673810379944607
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/17/2020) Not ‘completely stock, as the seats have been changed out, it has a passenger gas tank, and a few other minor changes.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/406484877386965
“1949 Willys Jeep completely stock 4500 obo 8000 original mi NO RUST! Call for details”
UPDATE: This 3B was for sale earlier this year and had an L-head in it, but that engine and tranny/tc have been removed. The price has been dropped.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1177165422628921/
“1953 jeep willys for sale with title NO Engine NO Transmisión Has rust on tub Chasis in good condition Front and rear differentials in good condition New gas tank, front seats”
Both of these are projects.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/807847896440891
“Two Jeep fc Would make awesome projects Both need a lot of work No doors on green one $3500”
The February 1957 issue of Science and Mechanics introduced readers to the FC-150 with this short article.
UPDATE: Mike shared some additional Canfield information, which I’ve added to this post.
1. Mike’s Canfield Wrecker Mailer Postcard. 8 x 9 Folded , 11 x 9 Unfolded. This is the outside back and front. Note the Overload Springs and Push-Plates (aka Push-Bumpers), which Canfield marketed for years (Koenig also had push plates/bumpers, but with slots for a winch).
This inner portion allowed recipients to resend the postcard back to Canfield for more information.
2. Canfield Wrecker Mailer Postcard from eBay. These images came from eBay and don’t show the whole card. From the eBay ad: “original Postcard, 8.5 x 5.5, Canfield Tow Truck Equipment.”
3. Additional Canfield information. Mike provided these bulleltins about how to sell the Canfield wrecker to prospects. These first two pages deal with incentives for Jeep dealers for installing Canfield wreckers.
This has a ventilating windshield, early speedo (sometimes called a ‘silver face’.. up to serial # 49248 for the 5s, 1257 for the 6s), a PTO and other parts. It has doors (Koenig?), but I don’t see a top in the pics.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/376598370081938
“All original, has extra fenders,hood, and some type of pto box? Has sat for a few years but ran before parked.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,000.
(09/30/2020) Looks in good shape.
“1958 Willys FC170 Has a 59 Chevy 283 with a RARE T98 4 speed. Everything works and runs! Zero rust and bondo! Interior in progress. Have seen these going from $7k for a non running one up to $35k for a fully restored. MAKE A REASONABLE OFFER!”
This has a variety of updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1052447295241031
“1958 Willy’s Wagon, 302 V8,two will drive, automatic transmission. Excellent condition”
Has anyone been following the sales of this type of hot rod jeep? Are buyers paying big bucks for them?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/308861364130951
“1946 JEEP HOT ROD ITS GOT A 350 CHEVY ENGINE WITH BIG CAM ITS ON BAGS SO YOU CAN LOWER AND RISE IT ITS GOT AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REALLY FUN TO DRIVE SOUNDS REALLY MEAN NOTHING WRONG WITH IT JUST DONT HAVE TIME TO DRIVE IT YES IT IS (STREET LEGAL)”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/22/2020) TJ spotted this one. Has some mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1413791895490676/
“This is a 1942 Ford pu GPW Army Jeep. Runs and drives. Motor and tranny have been redone. Have all doors. Original top. Title in hand. This is a rare find. Only selling to put a new motor in my newer vehicle. Or we’d be keeping this gem. 5500 obo. Pm for questions. Please don’t tell me what I have or don’t have. I have the title and am going off what it says. You can come look just pm me to set up a time. Will consider offers and possible trades with cash”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/02/2020) Could be a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/717019805892805
“I’m selling a 1946 Jeep Willy’s Jeep. Registration expires 2021 No trades. Has a clean title”
UPDATE: Price $6000 (no price originally).
(09/24/2020) Seller wants to trade for street bike. No info about the jeep provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2907748295994196
I was surprised to see this still had an L-head engine. Between the running engine and tires, there may be value here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/398947378215121
“Obo, everything original obviously besides wheels and tires, it also runs and drives. The steering column is not in place but I have it that’s the only thing wrong with it p.m. me for more info or anything”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/13/2020) Seller is listing for a friend. Price negotiable. A P# is included on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/303851447530919/
“Original Ford built Willies Jeep. All bolts have the “F” on them. I don’t see a motor and trans with it, the owner may have one somewhere. In rough shape but still restorable. Listing for a friend: Price is negotiable. For details call owner.”
