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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: Don makes some good points in his comment below as to why there might not be any MBs pictured.
The January 1942 issue of Scientific American included an article titled “Meet the Jeep”, one I’ve been waiting about 7 years to snag. For some reason, though MBs were already being produced, no images of the MB were included. Instead, the first image shows a Ford GP. The second photo shows a Bantam BRC-40 T2E1.
UPDATE II: This version of the Power-Lock brochure was posted to eWillys in May of 2023.
I hadn’t seen this version of the Cutlas Power-Lock brochure. Given the 1959 date, this is likely one of the earliest Power-Lock brochures. This brochure doesn’t not include a form number.
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UPDATE April 16, 2020: The bottom brochure examples show a brochure from 1958, probably Cutlas’ first one. You’ll note that the brochure (and the hub itself) was branded “Power-Lock”. However, the 1960 brochure (shown just below this text) lacks any “Power-Lock”branding. Perhaps someone else knows why, but I can find no reason why. Maybe there was some concern about whether the patent would be awarded? (It wasn’t awarded until 1962).
1960 Cutlas Hub Brochure:
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Originally posted Feb of 2019:
This Power-Lock was the first hub patented (1958), copyrighted (1958), and sold under the Cutlas brand. As I mention in my Free-Lock article, for reasons unknown, the president of Free-Lock became the president of Cutlas. Even more curious, the last two model of Free-Lock hubs were WL-57 and WL-58.
And, what was the Initial model of the first Cutlas hub you ask? That would be WL-6, shown below (1958 Cutlas Hub Brochure):
UPDATE: This was originally posted in 2012, but it’s worth a repost.
Dad never had an overdrive in his jeep, but did have this catalog (No. 1842). I suspect he built a few of these for Al Carroll.
I’ve attached a few random pictures below, but the PDF link includes all the pages and is downloadable to your computer.
http://www.ewillys.com/pdf/Warn-Overdrive-Parts-Catalog.pdf
Includes the trailer.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/263840257947248/
“1941 WILLYS Mb serial number 101558 with bantam mbt trailer. Runs and drives. Has your common leaks. Fairly complete has some rust in front floor boards. Could use a brake overhaul. Comes with a bantam trailer. Brand new canvas top,windshield cover, headlight covers, and trailer cover from beachwood canvas”
It’s a custom creation from multiple CJs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/507098946554278/
“1949 CJ2A frame and running gear, brakes have been upgraded to the larger Ford drum brakes, original 3 speed with overdrive. The tub is an aftermarket CJ3B. The engine is a Buick Odd Fire V6. Has an electric fan, custom tire carrier and rear bumper, Jeep has been rewired, and has dual gas tanks. Comes with a soft top, hard top and bikini top.. Has some rust over rear tires and in tool box under passenger seat . Mileage is unknown Clear title. Jeep is in Santa Maria, California.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900.
This has a rare KEMCO branded hardtop.
“CJ2a willys jeep. This is a project jeep. it has a V8 chevy swapped into it. has rust, but overall not to bad for the year. what you see is what you get. i haven’t tried to get it started yet. just thought i would post it before i do any work on it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $200.
(01/05/2020) Here’s a chance to buy and install some Fire Suppression equipment on your CJ-6.
“Selling large water tank (48″x35″x38″) , newer Honda gas pump and all hoses. Jeep not for sale”
This has a later model (1959? and later) passenger cowl side vent plate for some reason. The seller includes pics of the body rebuild.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/571857940075768/
“1947 cj2a original l134 engine 3 speed transmission. Tons of work on this jeep. Changed to 12 volts system, all new brakes from master cylinder to shoes, new gauges, new clutch pressure plate flywheel, all new wiring, new gas tank fuel line fuel filter, rebuilt carb, new oil lines oil filter, new body bushings, new floors new body braces, took this jeep down to the frame por15 the chassis fixed all the floors braces etc prob forgetting something. I have title in my name also have the Id tag for body and frame. Clean n.c title. Fun jeep for drive top speed maybe 40mph needs windsheild always ran none ethanol gas in her. 4×4 works low and high .”
Listed as a 1947, this has a windshield with he square bow holder bolt heads. It also has three dash plates. The body has been repaired and drain holes removed. I don’t see a bolt head on the passenger side pan for the bolt that would secure the body to a frame mount.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/543361463261798/
“For sale 1947 CJ 2A has PTO 2.5 inch Rancho springs and shackles. New exhaust. Locking hubs. 8000 lb Ramsey winch. Runs goes and stops. It comes with a bolt on stiff hitch. $10,000”
Now sure how much value is here. No description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/514732445854159/
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,950.
(08/18/2018) It’s supposed to have an overdrive, but I don’t see an overdrive shift lever.
“1945 willys MB parade ready to go… overdriver trans so you can go on the highway orginal 4 cyl flat head. with tow bar and trailer to put it on . pretty much every thing brand new .”
I bought these two items off of eBay. If I understand correctly, these are mats, produced by the Congress Electrotype Company, were formed from an original engraving. They were then placed wrapped onto a cylinder with other mats to form a newspaper (or magazine?) page. A metal mold is then created from that, which is used to print the pages.
I had erroneously assumed when purchasing them that they would be thick, heavy metal plates (before I understood how the process worked), but they are actually extremely light and pliable. I assume these were extras, never used? They may be a paper mâché of some type (they are that light), which was one of the processes historically used, or something similar,
I’ve taken pics from above and at an angle to show the depth. I have to say that I’m not really sure these were worth buying, but I doubt many survived (these are the first I’ve ever seen anywhere).
This wagon ad is 10″ tall by 6″ wide:
I was able to locate an example of this ad, but it’s a poor example (If you have a newspapers.com subscription, you’ll be able to see it more clearly):
These are likely some of the first brochures produced by Bestop. Here’s a look at the company’s history.
View all the information on eBay
These are fabric swatches:
This is a 1956 price list:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
I don’t remember specifically seeing these bumpers, but I suspect a review of the truck and FC categories would reveal some.
These 1957 Scheneker Iron Works snow plow brochures sold for $29 on eBay this weekend, more than I thought they’d go for.
This set of 1957 Arps snow plow brochures sold on eBay this weekend for $12.50. Learn more about Arps/Blackhawk plows here.
Listed as a CJ-3A, it looks more like an M-38.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/arvada-jeep-willys-cj3a/7106229778.html
“1950 Willys Cj3a, 231 Buick V6, T90 3spd with OD. Rebuilt Starter, Carburetor, New water pump, Radiator, New Best top needs to be installed yet. Runs and drives sound, Would Trade for a Three or Four Horse trailer Slant Load or 5600 Cash”
Looks in good shape.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1950-willys-wagon-chevy-v8/7106549856.html
“This wagon has no rust! All windows are in perfect shape. All lights and switches work minus the fuel gauge and speedometer. It has a 327 SBC V8 engine that starts right up with zero smoke. It has a 4 barrel carb. Power brakes. Power steering. 350 automatic transmission. Front disk brakes. An updated rear end but unsure of make. This thing was done correctly by an older gentlemen and built as a cruiser. It has dual straight pipes. GM steering column. No headers or loud exhaust. It is a great driver just the way it is. New tires. It’s not perfect or I would be asking 15k for it.
Open to trades or trade plus cash. No lowballers. Come look at it and make me an offer.”
Has lots of updates.
https://galveston.craigslist.org/cto/d/port-bolivar-1953-willys-jeep/7107396193.html
“‘53 Willys Jeep with 350 and 3speed Auto.
Antique Plates available (waiting for Tax office to reopen)
Runs well. Regularly maintenanced.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.
These are rough. The 3A has a PTO, winch, and some Dualmatic hubs.
“Selling both projects–together or separate. CJ3a has small block ford engine with Allstate Ramsey PTO winch, and original 4 wheel drive with dualmatic hubs. I believe its a 1951. The Willys Truck is a 1950 1/2 and is a 2 wd has the L134 engine and needs the radiator. The transmission will need to be rebuilt. The tailgate is the original Willys Overland logo, this alone is highly sought after as well as the fenders and hood. They do not make them like this anymore. Running with the Patina look is currently going at 25000 plus!! The CJ3a is going for 500 and the Truck for 500. Take them both for 900. Let me know if interested. I am in Corpus Christi but will meet to show.”
Has lots of mods.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/venice-1963-cj6-jeep-extended-body/7101669276.html
“1963 Jeep cj6 very rare! approximately 18 inches extended body and wheel base, VERY few stayed in the US.
Spent its life in Nevada and is Rust free.
Brand new Power Steering,brakes,radiator,electrical front to rear harness.
Fresh original 1968 Chevy 327 / 2 barrel, with only 50 miles on it built by San Pedro race shop.
Automatic trans
4 wheel drive
Brand new Rancho 9000 shocks
Very rare Mickey Thompson 36/15.5 tires on 12 in MT rims with a full spare tire
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/31/2020) Still some bodywork to be done on this jeep.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/mission-viejo-jeep-cj-2-willys-1948/7106303964.html
“1948 Jeep for sale all paper work in hand with current tags, starts and runs, has all the following done to it.
Engine original side valve four cylinder rebuilt.
Carburretor brand new
Fuel Pump new
Water pump brand new
Starter Motor brand new
Brake Master Cylinder brand new
New Battery
New spring blades on all four wheels
New shocks
Will part with it only if I get $ 5000/- which is what I spent on it .
Paper work all up to date with current tags and a personalised plate for it.
No Low ballers or time wasters please as I am in no rush to sell.
Only needs a little body work and paint job and a new windsheild.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200
(03/23/2020) Has a Gov plate.
“Health Forces Sale
I have for sale or Trade a 1954 CJ3B (Military)
Needs complete rebuild
has a little rust but basically solid
has a roll bar
the tow bar in the photos don’t fit the Jeep so bring a trailer
It is mostly complete original engine, Transmission and Transfer case
all need to be rebuilt
it was purchased at an auction so it needs a title I have all of the paperwork
but never got around to ordering a title
I have recently became disabled so am forced to sell all of my toys
I’m asking $1,200 cash or $1500 trade value
if you have something you would like to trade send all information along with photos
you can call and leave a message, email or text Michael at 602-nine ten-9740
this is a cash or trade deal only no checks, credit cards or pay-pal and no I don’t need any help selling it
no low ballers you will be wasting my time and yours “
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/22/2020) It’s a project.
https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/d/littleton-1946-willys-project/7091243170.html
“I have lost all free time and ability to finish this project. I absolutely do not want to sell it, but I’m moving in a couple months and i know it won’t get done. This jeep came from California. Ran, parked for 1,000 years and then brought to Colorado to this garage.
The everything on the frame and body is as i received it. The frame was modified way back in the day. I was going to remake a frame. I can’t answer much more then what you can see in the photos.
Parts included:
2009 Jeep JKU D30/D44 axles with 3.73 gears (tubes tack welded to make chassis roll)
2020 Jeep Gladiator Wheels + Tires
Rubicon express YJ Lift kit springs and shackle plates (was going to remove some springs for better ride height)
Shackle frame mount kit
willys tub
Frame and engine
Not in photos: grill and hood and windshield (cracked). Headlights. “
The June 24, 1944, issue of the Detroit Tribune shared the below caption and photo. I do with the picture is better. I was unable to discover any more about George Carr or the Jeep. Because the text is hard to read, I’ve transcribed it below.
YES, YOU’RE WRONG AGAIN!–But you’re correct when you say it’s a Jeep. The model of the famous 1/4 ton Army vehicle Brough two first prizes to Private George Carr, of Des Moines, Iowa, Negro member of a Quartermaster Trucking Company of the 13th Army Air Force at an “Ingenuity Contest” sponsored by the American Red Cross in New Caledonia, South Pacific. About one-twentieth the size of a real Jeep, this model has a hood that raises and latches, real springs, transmission, and rear differential, a windshield which may be raised and lowered, and a steering gear that actually moves the front wheels. (U.S. Army Signal Corps Photo.)
