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Has a civilian engine (or head at the very least) and some other updates. It’s listed as a 1942, but I don’t see any reason to think that year is correct.
https://slo.craigslist.org/cto/d/lompoc-1941-willy-jeep/7120648761.html
“1941 willy jeep new tires new trasmison cluch shock toon up”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.
“Second Top is a Willys Jeep Factory approved Koenig brand all Steel Jiffy Half Cab model 325. This model half cab top is correct for CJ3A/ CJ3B model Willys Jeeps. Top is in overall excellent condition complete with Doors ,and all mounting pieces. Original Paint, with great patina as well as original Koenig Tag still intact. Top could use a good cleaning and if it ever warms up here I will get a chance to do that. All glass good.
Whats left of an original factory approved Jeep sticker is still visible in rear window. Like the previous top listed with a little work and good cleaning this would be an excellent top for a 3A/ 3B restoration or Daily driver. Same as top above once its paid for ill be happy to hold onto it for a reasonable time period to allow new owner to come get it.
Just thought I would give all the Ewillys guys and girls a shot at these tops before I went the Ebay route $750 OBO Im open to a package price on both tops if someone is interested.”
Email Ted Jordan at Willysted @ charter.net (removed the spaces around the @) or call 860-428-3265 with any questions.
“For sale is a Willys Jeep M38 /CJ2A Arctic Top, Windshield Frame and Doors. Over all pretty decent condition, with all glass good except for rear hatch glass. All insulation still intact,as is original Tag. Windshield frame is very nice as are the doors with the exception of some of the window frame metal needed some work.
Ive been told these tops will also fit CJ2A model jeeps as well as possibly CJ3A models using the Windshield frame that come with top. Anyone have any info on this ill be happy to comment on this and ad it to listing. These Tops look really cool when mounted and with a little work this one would be a great addition to an M38 restoration, driver or Winter Wheeler.
If you do a search on Willys Arctic Tops you can see some great pics of this type of Top installed. Located in Storrs CT , and I will be happy to hold top until new owner is able to come get it. Could possibly ship through Fastenal but not sure as there blue line for shipping is down right now, so might have to be a You Ship type of deal or come and get it. $650 OBO”
It’s listed as a 1949, but appears to be an M-38 with an incorrect windshield.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bar/d/banning-1949-willies-jeep/7109907559.html
“Yellow 1949 willies Jeep , open to all trades”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(04/25/2020) Looks rough. Has updates. Includes a Warn overdrive.
“For sale is a 1947 CJ-2A Willys Jeep.
Sold as is, as a project, not running. Rolling and only somewhat complete.
Nothing left of the original drivetrain. (okay, it does have a Spicer 18 xfer) Body and frame are original.
Hasn’t run with this engine. Been outside, somewhat covered for 15 years.
CA title (lost), but the title is currently being replaced by the state of CA, hasn’t been registered in 25 years
Body
Solid but Bondo in few places, dings and dents (it’s 73 years old)
The bed has been replaced by a ¼” steel plate, welded in place, not flat
Glove box under passenger seat has been removed but will be included in the sale
Seat brackets have been changed
Original style (but newer) gas tank under driver’s seat
2A has fold-up (out) windshield
Some rust on lower edge of tailgate
Left fender pushed out to fit previous headers from Buick V6
Small hole, crudely, cut in firewall, to clear valve cover of Buick V6
Grill modified to fit larger aluminum radiator
Drivetrain
Engine – Chevrolet 4.3 V6
The engine has been fit to the engine compartment. Motor mounts in place. Radiator (new aluminum Ron Davis, 4-core, never used) in place with new mounts/front cross member.
Trans – SM420 (4-spd with a granny 1st gear)
Tower has been off but transmission has been covered
Xfer – Dana 18
Axles
The rear is currently a Dana 44 from a 1948 CJ-3A. The front is a newer Dana 44 (flat top knuckles). It has been narrowed 4.75 inches, professionally. Also changed to 5on5.5. I have the matching rear Dana 44 (not yet narrowed). It is an offset diff with a six-bolt lug pattern. Can’t remember what they were from, maybe a Wagoneer?
Steering
GM steering box relocated to in front of the grill, behind bumper
Tires/Wheels
White wagon wheels, 15×8. Very old 31-inch tires, good for rollers only
Misc
-Current spring over with narrow 1.75” wide springs.
(Rancho 1” lift, for CJ-2A)
-Might negotiate in other springs I have laying around.
-I have two sets of 5.89 gears for Dana 44 axles.
-Extra clutch assembly
-have a top, new in a box for 30 years
-Original horn (6v horn sounds great with 12v to it!)
-Dana 44 spool
-receiver hitch (Ford) for new rear cross member
-tow bar and mounting points for front bumper
I have a Warn overdrive unit that I will sell with the Jeep. It has not been mounted on this vehicle.
I have no interest in parting this out; I’d actually rather throw more parts in with it.”
Updates resume Tuesday. I received some cool special equipment brochures (four page ‘jeep’ tractor brochure). I will share that on Tuesday.
UPDATE: The March 19, 1948, ad art was later used for this 1949 CJ-3A brochure.
The firm of Caver-Wiggins advertised jeeps for sale in the Pascagoula, Mississippi, Chronicle Star newspaper from July 1946 to November 1947.
In October of 1947, the Caver-Wiggins corporate charter was changed and the firm renamed to Runnels-Wiggins, with Julius Wiggins and Davage Runnels taking control of the entity.
In November of 1947, a week after the final Caver-Wiggins jeep ad, Runnel-Wiggins began advertising jeeps in the Chronicle Star. The ads only appear to last through April of 1948. No additional information appeared in the Chronicle Star about Runnel-Wiggins.
Later that year, in December of 1948, Coast Cities Motor Sales announced its status as a new jeep dealer in Pascagoula and began advertising in the Chronicle Star.
Below are some Runnels-Wiggins ads:
November 14, 1947 The Farm Vehicle That Works 12 Months a Year:
February 06, 1948 Get the Facts and You’ll Get a ‘Jeep’:
February 13, 1948 Winter Chores are Easier with the Universal ‘Jeep’:
This Ramsey brochure highlights some of the different Dana 20 PTO options avaialble.
This issue of the Willys Salespower notes multiple fleet sales citing specific vehicles to specific clients.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/25/2019) This scene was part of a Signal Corps News Reel, so there may be film of these kids waving on some internet news reel footage somewhere.
View all the information on ebay
“943 Press Photo Sicilian kids ride American jeep, World War II, Sicily. This is an original press photo. World War II – Sicily. Friendly youngsters crowd themselves into an American jeep, parked on a street in Sicily. Scene is from U.S. Army Signal Corps Newsreel Film. Photo measures 9.25 x 7 inches. Photo is dated 8-10-1943.”
It’s got pretty dented fender, and a little damage in the rear, but otherwise seems like it’s in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/551167715805016/
“Runs excellent, no rust, body has some character. Has been stored in a garage at a mountain cabin. Great candidate for a restoration project or just a summer daily driver.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Looks like it has the original KS 0-10 speedometer in it (but the needle is broken). Has an f-head header, too.
“This is an original 6 volt cj5 has 4 cylinder engine runs great and drives great has twin stick transfer case and 4wd works great have 3 of the 4 stock rims and have 4 newer rims and 3 newer tires no title but have off road tags for it new steering wheel and wiper motor sprayed bed liner in floor of it and just a small amount of rust in floor under fuel tank”
It runs. Looks like something was eating the outside of both seat sides.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1161436804197977/
“1946 Willys CJ2A. Manual Transmission. Has been converted to 12 volt system. Does run. Have Title. Good project vehicle. Someone tried cutting dash for a radio, needs windshield, no taillights, seats need to be redone, odometer is broke. Willing to consider trades for things that pew, or reasonable offers”
Rare Austin Gypsy project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1015400368835717/
“Check it out. Rare Austin Gypsy 4×4 . Not running but motor turns by hand. Have good title. Located in Deming NM”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
This has a CJ-5 grille, but an M-38A1 body. The rear has been extended on the body. This might have a set of Thor Auto-matic hubs on it, but I can’t tell for certain.
“V-6, 227 Conversion, hard top and hard doors included, and tow bar”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(10/29/2019) Has a few mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/618132645439188/
“1948 willys runs and drives with title. Brakes need a little attention has lots for new parts. Lights work front and rear. Rebuilt carb After market starter New dizzy New battery Located in Amarillo Texas”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/14/2020) Has a variety of updates.
“1950 Willys CJ3A / V-6 Conversion $5500.00
• 1995 Chevrolet Vortec 4.3L V6 CPI complete computer and OBD-II port
(VIN 1GNDT13W3S2140797)
• Hood scoop / air intake
• Advance Adapters engine to transmission adapter kit
• Rebuilt T90 3-speed transmission and transfer case
• Warn Overdrive
• FlowTech headers with Thrush mufflers
• All suspension and wheel bearings replaced
Listed as a 1949, it looks to be a 1946 CJ-2A based on the grill and the spots where three data plates ought to be. It has a Porter and Reed hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/172226450752984/
“1949 Willys complete last time it runs smoked a little bit !! 3,800 firm trades equal value”
Looks like it’s been sitting a while. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/619103908949398/
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/18/2020) The rear’s been chopped a bit.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/508573973403973/
“For sale In Sterling Colo 2.000.00 obo Cj3a roller pm me with any questions.Trades considered.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. These jeeps were listed in the Farm & Garden section of Craigslist, so the ad was likely flagged for that reason.
Seller has 2 M-38s and 3 CJ-2As for sale. The pics are upside down in the post.
“2 M38’s, 3 cj2a’s, 1 ww2 trailer.
#1- 49 cj2a, just rebuilt engine, body in good shape ( minor rust in tool compartment and passenger floor. New gas tank, good tires and seats. Drivers good,4 wheel works great. Needs the following, no brakes ( need complete rebuild, carburetor work (I think just break down and cleaning). Has flat spot. Can’t find title bill of sale only. Great fun little jeep. $ 4550.00.
#2- 1950 M-38 Complete less seats, was running when parked (4 years ago). Has original engine converted to 12 volt. ( have most of 24 volt parts)
Drive train complete. Have title and will make bill of sale. M38’S are getting hard to find , won’t last long . Asking $ 3500.00
#3 – 50 m38, all parts are there. Started to disassemble to restore but lost interest. Was running when parked , no windshield or seats. Asking $2550
#4 CJ2A all part are there, has been setting for many years. Has a aluminium top. Needs a lot of work or a great parts jeep, $ 1100.00 bill of sale only. Still trying to find title.
#5- cJ 2a parts jeep asking $550.00
#6 – ww2 1/4 ton trailer. Complete, in great shape. Has ball hitch. Very rare hard to find . $ 1200.00″
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Engine runs.
“Jeep runs and drives. Has no brakes. No tailgate. Is pretty much all original. I have a clear colorado title and a manual for it”
Just a few updates today…
Jeep dealer Caver-Wiggins began operations in January of 1946 with three people incorporating the company: W. Ed Wiggins, Julius E. Wiggins, and J. B. Caver. Mr. W. Ed Wiggins was President of Pascagoula’s Rotary Club at the time.
The firm of Caver-Wiggins advertised jeeps for sale in the Pascagoula, Mississippi, Chronicle Star newspaper from July 1946 to November 1947. Caver-Wiggins also advertised Crosley automobiles in October of 1946 and Kaiser Frazier vehicles in November of 1946.
In October of 1947, the Caver-Wiggins corporate charter was changed and the firm renamed to Runnels-Wiggins, with Julius Wiggins and Davage Runnels taking control of the entity.
Subsequently, in February of 1948, Runnel-Wiggins became the Chronicle Star’s main jeep advertiser. Runnels-Wiggins ads began in February of 1948, then stopped in April of 1948.
Later, in December of 1948, Coast Cities Motor Sales would supplant Runnels-Wiggins as the main advertiser.
Below are some Caver-Wiggins ads:
July 05, 1946 Get a ‘Jeep’:
July 19, 1946 If you have Tough Jobs … and lots of ’em GET A ‘Jeep’:
March 28, 1947 The Versatile Farm Vehicle:
April 25, 1947 Speed Up Work with the Vehicle that Does More Jobs:
Originally several different posts, this post aggregates some of the Bros Rotary Sno-Flyr brochures.
This was from circa 1955:
UPDATE: These various photos show the early testing of Mighty Mites.
(02/29/2020) This photo appears to show one of the prototype Mighty Mites. It’s hood number (179849) is 3 numbers away from another Mighty Mite (179846) that appeared in the press video at the bottom of this post.
“1954 Sikorsky S-56 Helicopter Backing Jeep into Cargo area … Press Photo”
Here’s the Mighty Mite press video:
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Originally Posted May of 2018: The hood and windshield on this jeep are different from the standard Mighty Mite. This may have been an early prototype. See the photo at the bottom for another view of a vehicle that may be one until earlier than the vehicle in the press photo. (the one in the press photo is #179849).
“1954 Press Photo Jeep being loaded into Sikorsky XHR25 helicopter, Connecticut. This is an original press photo. Three loaded jeeps or 26 men can be carried by a new giant helicopter demonstrated at Bridgeport, Connecticut, Monday. The Sikorsky XHR25 is being built in quantity for the armed forces. It has twin engines, retractable landing gear and rotors that fold, making it easy to handle aboard aircraft carriers. It will fly faster than 150 miles an hour. (Aero-Helicopter) Photo measures 10 x 7 inches. Photo is dated 01-19-1954.”
This is #197848 (from G503): http://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?t=195524
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Originally Posted September 2018: Cool, but odd photo, given the roadway behind it. Lots of competing visual angles.
“This is an original press photo. Light enough to be airlifted by helicopter but tough enough to pull through knee deep mud, the mighty mite is to be produced by American Motors Corp. for the military forces. The mighty mite weighs 1,300 pounds less than the jeep and is 43 inches shorter. It is capable of climbing an 87% grade and can do 57 miles an hour on the highway. Its powerful aluminum die cast, air cooled engine enables the vehicle to carry a payload of 500 pounds while towing another 1,000 pounds over rough terrain. United States – Army – Equipment – Vehicles Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 12-05-1954”
