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UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/02/2019) The body has various mods. The homemade hardtop seems functional.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/432446104318199/
“1953 Willys Jeep CJ 3 A, 4 CLY. Willys Engine, Tow Bar, Galvinized Canopy, New Shocks(not installed), Spare Engine, Spare Transmission, Clear Title, Tires hold air, Good project vehicle all major OEM parts still available from many sources”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/04/2020) Could be a 3A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/267258280940748/
“I beleive its a 1947 willies jeep. Missing hood and front fenders. Has both axles, drive shafts, transmission and engine. Engine head is off but comes with. No title”
In the spring of 1961 Kelloggs offered a contest with prizes that included DJ-3A Surrey Jeeps. At least two of those winners were from California: N. E. Eastmoore, Sr, out of Bowman, California, and Mrs. Maurine Vogel, out of Pasadena, California. A third, Richard P. Varalin, out of Drums, Pennsylvania, is pictured below.
This for quality image of the back of an All-bran cereal box is the only image I have. A better one can be found on the CJ-3B Page, which also provides information about the contest.
This is the last of the 1951 Farm Jeep / Jeep Tractor Brochures that I have. It’s form FS-514101.
I find this ad from the June 22, 1964, issue of the Staunton Leader out of Staunton, Virginia, a good early example of a begining move from the jeep as a utility vehicle to it as a vehicle for outdoor recreation. Though the ad still focuses on the jeep as a way to get to these fun endeavors, it wasn’t too much longer before an inflection point where the jeep-journey itself was advertised as fun.
Remember that by 1964, Four Wheeler Magazine had been out for two years, a publication that helped spread the message and the hobby of four wheeling pursuits (clubs, jeeping, modifications, and racing).
Scott spotted this unusual item. If I understand correctly, this has been made to provide a fuel source (out of charcoal) for a jeep engine. I’m not sure what makes this specifically unique for a jeep, as similar systems have been attached to cars. According to this document, a gasifier has been fueling a jeep since 1981 in Laos.
View all the information on eBay
“1940 ww2 Charcoal Gasifier Gas Generator For 4-6 Cylinder Engine Willys Jeep Wc. Condition is Used. It work with only charcoal and work good, extremely rare item, it is very old with som rust and dent look at pictures over all look good , I can ship it via fastenal, it is 300lbs fit on a wood pallet.”
UPDATE IV: Here’s an another photo form 1978, this time it’s a good closeup of the hood.
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE III: Charles Chips — What happened to Bill Barriere, continued (see more info in below updates). (two years after the photo in UPDATE IV) In 1981 Bill launched Charles Chips of Palm Springs, a franchised(?) business that has specialized in home delivery of cookies, pretzels and other snacks in the United States since 1942
The next week, this photo and caption was published by the Desert Sun in Palm Springs, California. Bill’s adventurer-look was gone, replaced by a more casual-business-looking persona.
UPDATE II: This photo shows Bill on top of the jeep.
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Original Post January of 2019 …. UPDATE: Another photo of Bill Barriere and his jeep appeared on eBay (see below). That find sent me once again on the pursuit of the question, “What happened to Bill Barriere’s jeep trip?”. It turns out, he didn’t make it very far. During the early portion of his trip, he crashed into a bridge in the Yukon, which left him with a $7000 repair bill and $1700 tow bill (Yukon to Fairbanks). He decided to abandon the trip idea and, instead, become a mercenary fighter in Nicaragua (and drive his jeep there). Maybe some day I’ll figure out how his life as a mercenary fighter panned out.
I haven’t run across IH marked hubs with a Warn design. Anyone else seen these?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1198366567173783/
“International harvester stamped lock out hubs, will fit 10 spline Dana 25 and Dana 27 axles”
Has a Kelly hardtop. Could be a good price. Towed down from Alaska?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/597767794168798/
“1953 Jeep Willys · Other_body_style · Driven 300 miles FOR SALE $6,500 obo 1953 Willys CJ-3B • Complete restoration • Upgraded to 11” brakes • 12 volt system • Modern oil filter • Restored Kelly hardtop with roll up windows”
Runs and drives. Has some mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2648449842091303/
“1948 Jeep Willy’s. Very fun to drive. Starts and drives great. Clean title. Current registration. Not a show vehicle by any stretch. Fun to use as is – or make it a project”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3750.
(04/07/2020) Could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/204539157566285/
“48 Willys jeep runs, has a Buick v6 and warren overdrive.”
Has some mods and a 3B windshield.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/254857905666694/
“1943 Jeep for sale V8 Chevy engine & Automatic transmission Runs and drives & new carburetor Clean title in hand Tags good till March 2021 Asking price $4400”
Not a bad price for an unused racing shell.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/639738956843175/
“Willys flathood fiberglass body $600 obo”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/02/2018) Nice looking build. May have a replacement body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3046091215419820/
“1947 Jeep Cj2A with ford 289 with C4 automatic. Great condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
Appears in good shape.
“Right hand drive postal jeep excepting cash offers $$$$$$$ serious buyers only”
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $4200.
(03/04/2020) Seller’s p# is hidden and seller notes he is rarely on FB, so he might be hard to reach.
“All original 1946 willys Jeep cj-2a project for parts everything is here very little bad rust 4200”
Did the Newgren Terracing Blade become this blade, then become the Stockland Terracing blade? See the Newgren and Stockland brochures in the next post. This is form FS-514103.
To me, it looks like the Newgren terracing blade became the ‘Jeep’ terracing blade (with a minor modification .. angled piece added to the top for strength), which then became the Stockland terracing blade. Thoughts?
Page from the 1951 ‘Jeep’ brochure with the terracing blade:
1955 Stockland terracing blade brochure:
Jeep Dealer Frank Woods appeared to have high hopes for sales with this advertisement in the March 22, 1960, issue of the Charlotte Observer.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(11/04/2019) Appears in good shape.
“Totally rebuilt 1950 Willys Jeep CJ5 for sale.
Dauntless 225 motor. Rebuilt front to back to front.”
This was previously listed as a 1943. Seller has additional parts that will go with it. This jeep was previously listed along with a CJ-3A.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/santa-fe-1942-willys-jeep-4×4/7117984643.html
“I have a 1942 Willys Jeep Barn find with title. I can start and drive it but needs brakes . I have a lot of extra parts and most will go with this jeep.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
This is a late model convertible DJ-3A that’s has all its convertible top related parts removed. It’s also missing hubcaps.
“Jeep is like new, Frame off restoration in 2002. Perfect for a resort or campground maintenance vehicle or just to take to your local cruise night. 3 spd Manuel on the Column. You will not be disappointed.”
Has a rear PTO. Could have some value.
https://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/d/sisseton-jeep-willys/7125328694.html
“Complete Willys Jeep (tractor?)
Has PTO out the back.
Project vehicle I ran out of time on.
Believe it is late 40’s?”
Has some body rust and doesn’t run.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/porter-willys-jeep-1953/7123896002.html
“1953 Willys Jeep not running . Last ran about 8 years ago on deer lease and developed a knock . Good rearend and differential . Pretty solid for it’s age with some rust . Good rebuild project .”
Not sure how much value is here, as the front frame rails have been repaired.
https://fayar.craigslist.org/pts/d/springdale-1950-cj3a-willis/7125346090.html
“CJ3A Willis Jeep frame, wheels, and misc parts. Selling as a full lot, not wanting to sell parts individually. Please call Vic with questions. Thanks!”
