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This October 21, 1946, article describes the effort one jeep driver made in hopes of saving a dying soldier and the confusion of trying to find their aid station.
These two pre-1940 news items highlight how “jeep” and “jeeping” already had definitions prior to the launch of Bantam’s prototype.
In 1937, this article on “Jeeping” as a swing dance, as testified in court by Detective Fred V. Boye, was widely distributed among newspapers. I have been unable to isolate exactly what moves define the “jeeping swing dance”. This example article comes from the July 28, 1937, issue of the Park City Daily News out of Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Two years later, in 1939, a couple of Washington State vagrants (no, they aren’t relatives of mine) got caught “jeeping” pin ball machines using a “jeep”. A woman, along for the ride, even had a marijuana cigarette! This article is from the November 29, 1939, issue of the Green Bay Press Gazette:
I thought I would win this auction, but I didn’t bid quite high enough. It looks like an interesting book. The guy who sold it on eBay said he used it to build a “bullet proof” AMC 360 engine. This book was printed in 1993.
Here are the pics posted on the auction:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6750.
Maybe some old timers remember this race jeep? It was last raced in 1986.
“Mileage is inaccurate cuz its a built race motor. I am selling this for my dad. It is as is condition. Only been fired up a few times in the past 20 some years. This Jeep is mean and believe me loud and mean. As is what it sits condition.”
This looks like a nice restoration.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/687846475475596/
“I’m selling for a friend. It is a 1955 M38A1 military Jeep. He has military tires and several additional parts he has accumulated during the restoration of the vehicle. Price is $15,000”
This militarized 2A looks pretty solid overall.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2451637048472612/
“1947 Willys belonging to my Dad who wants me to sell for him. It isn’t a true military Jeep just painted to resemble one. Starts & runs & always garaged”
The front floors appear to have some patches. Needs a battery at the very least.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2912015075751577/
“1941 Willis MB Military “B” or what became the “jeep” The MA was the prototype this is the redesigned MB pre-war late 1941 production note the distinctive welded slat grill. After 1942 this was changed to a stamped grill. Newer seats, brakes are free, replaced the fuel tank, fuel pump. Turns over but needs a battery.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
Given the half top and plow, this could be a good part-jeep purchase.
“1959 Jeep cj5, frame and body shot, good running gear, last ran 3 years ago, has 6 foot manual plow and pump, 1/2 cab, lots of good parts. If ad is up it is still available so don’t ask.”
It runs, but needs work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/692706608025434
“47 willys army jeep 4×4 runs great 2 sets of wheel and tires come with and 4k is the price”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.
The ad is titled “1951 CJ-3B”. The lift strategy on the stand-alone chassis is unusual.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/209647720399885/
“no title, 2 jeeps for parts, 1 has body-needs work, excellent front clip that we have stored in barn, grill hood, fenders, n windshield frame also stored in barn. Bell housing for v8 conversion, bell housing for orig 4cyl, engines need rebuild, i restored a 1949 cj3a willies from ground and know whats entailed, have no desire
to do again. Good father and son project. Asking $1800 cash or best offer.”
This trencher brochure from Auburn Machine Works was on eBay before I snatched it. Given it features a CJ-3B, I figure this is a 1953 or 54 brochure. There’s no form number.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The Hill Huggers 4WD Club was locates around Butler, Pennsylvania. This is a metal club plaque for the club. I’m not sure when this club existed.
“Hill Huggers 4wd 4×4 Club Butler Co. PA plaque plate car club Jeep Pennsylvania. Condition is “Used””
Tim’s father-in-law purchased these Dualmatic hubs, but Tim’s unsure what vehicle they fit. Given the hub model number is F-230, we believe these were likely used on a Ford truck (possible the F-250, as that was the model of truck his father-in-law had). Anyone recognize them or know if they’d fit on a 1960s/70s Ford truck? The hubs are 19 spline.
This DJ-3A has been nicely updated.
https://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/roseburg-1961-willys-jeep-cj3a/7220923970.html
“Completely rebuilt, very clean and neat work, power steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, Chevy 327 with Angle milled vortec heads, steel roller rockers, Holley 650 Dual feed double pumper carb, Fuel regulator with gauge, Swing pedals, hydraulic clutch, center force clutch, Ford top loader 4 speed transmission, 2 stick Dana 20 transfer case, 44 rear differential with power lock, 30 front differential, 4.56 gears, aluminum radiator, electric fan, all new wiring, Autometer gauges, 6 point roll cage, RJS seatbelts, full top and Bimini top, C.B. Radio, tilt steering column, aluminum battery box, heater, less than 1000 miles on engine, runs strong. $14000.00”
This has an odd dash setup. I **think** someone has taken a replacement tub and added a custom taller cowl over the original cowl to turn it into a 3Bish tub.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/267198371291314/
“1960 Willys CJ3B T90 Trans V6 Runs good My father owned this for about 30 years. Used for hunting and around town. This was towed up to Maine every year”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $17,500.
Over all this jeep looks solid, but will need the brakes bled. Body has a few age marks (note the driver’s side inner cowl support).
“1943 Ford gpw Ww2 Jeep for sale. Serial number 162829. Vehicle is in good overall condition and period correct. It had a frame on preservation in the 90’s. It was last used in 2016 and parked. I’ve recently got it running again and replaced the following – fuel tank, 6v battery, plugs, coil, condenser, wires, and battery. It could use a tune up and driving. The brakes were replaced but need to be bleed from sitting. Wiring all is in very nice condition. It has a 30 cal dummy gun with a cradle and original mount. I have a beachwood canvas top and windshield cover that come with the Jeep. If your not interested in the cradle/mount/and 30 I can remove it and sell the Jeep for 16500.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
Only one pic provided.
“Have an original 1942 Ford GPW and lots of extra parts! Great and rare items.”
Has a variety of updates.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/kittitas-1953-willys-cj3a-jeep/7223818782.html
“1953 Willy’s CJ3A Flat Fender Jeep. Runs great. Licensed, insured and very drivable. Has a soft top, bikini top. A bunch of new parts. More new parts come with it. Has a little Buick 198ci. V6. Stock running gear. Drivers side knuckle rebuilt. I have the stuff to do the passenger side. I have a period correct heater that can be installed. P.S. It has a new battery and MSD coil and an Edelbrock carb with an electric choke. Comes with back seat, just not installed. We get compliments everywhere we go. Come check it out. It’s in Ellensburg, Washington.”
Listed as a 1961, the lack of a stamped hood got me thinking. Checking the serial number revealed this is actually a mid-1963 CJ-3B, so the non-stamped hood could very well be original. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/388292899216004/
Has a rear PTO.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/341480203848757
“1946 Jeep CJ2A 4CYL 3 SPEED standard on the floor 4 wheel drive runs good yard drives project currently not road worthy.. possible trade not rusty.”
Not sure how much value is here.
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/pts/d/nottingham-military-m38-jeep-civilized/7209377552.html
“Military M38 Jeep, Body Poor Condition ( Rust) Original Power Train, excellent for parts. $1,500. Husband is interested in all offers from $1,500 down. Also might have other Jeep parts if interested.”
Seems like a good price.
https://boise.craigslist.org/wto/d/boise-set-of-2-jeep-combat-rims/7215122368.html
“Set of 2 JEEP COMBAT RIMS. Split original military 16 inch x 5 1/2 inch. Rims have been sandblasted and in Good Condition. Primer paint is on and ready for the final color. They fit the Willy’s MB and Ford GPW.”
Welder does not work, but the engine worked last year.
https://allentown.craigslist.org/pts/d/easton-old-hobart-welder-with-willys/7220747391.html
“Old Hobart welder (Welder part is no good) with Willys Jeep CJ2A flat head engine and governor. I had the engine running a year or so ago. Held good oil pressure but did smoke. Has antifreeze in it and no cracks in the block. Bring a trailer with a winch as the trailer that it’s on it not towable. The one wheel is frozen up and won’t roll.”
This July 22, 1945, article in the St. Petersburg Times employs both the pics and much of the text used published the press release covered by these posts.
