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I found this cool and rare brochure for the ill-fated Sierra Dana 20 overdrive on eBay. It’s printed on 8.5″x11″ paper, so the marketing budget must have been tight (as I understand it, working capital was an early issue, which played a part in the demise of the company). A few years ago there was a post of an article that also highlighted this rare overdrive.
The following instructions and schematics were tucked inside the brochure above:
This 1943 image shows a crowd gathered around a jeep as it carries a wounded American. There are several articles about the war with Japan in this August 23, 1943, issue of the Daily Illini, but what caught me by surprise was Northwest Airlines’ attempt to secure a direct air route from Alaska to Tokyo even almost two years before the war eventually ended, as if we weren’t at war with Japan! Talk about advanced planning.
The price of the paper ad from a Janney’s Toys catalog(?) seems crazy to me, but the ad is a neat bit of info if you own one of these two jeep toys.
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Nice shot of a Ford GPW SEEP landing in New York.
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“1943 Press Photo Military officers in amphibious jeep on New York waterway. This is an original press photo. New York – (Swim) jeeps Photo measures 10.25 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 04-20-1943.”
Not sure how this landed on my Facebook Marketplace feed, but here’s a GPW out of England.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/815927825573575/
“1942 ford gpw script. Dates March 1942. Been in the dry in Australia. Had some extension work carried out to the rear tub. But no big deal to put back to normal. Has ww2 engine fitted”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $26,000 CDN?
Nice looking jeep. No description provided.
UPDATE II: This is now located at the NMMV Museum in Dubois, Wyoming. It was priced at $110,000.
UPDATE: I wasn’t sure on the price for this, but it seems this is the asking price for a nicely restored BRC-40 these days. More pics here: https://ibb.co/album/b7Nv1F
“This is a completely restored Bantam BRC witch is show quality. Original correct in every part. May be nicest one in existence Please send me an email for link to picture page or follow link below.
Will consider trades, offers, or just negotiate price.”
This ought to interest someone.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/558017851677152/
“This is all original rides and drives. New brake system, tires, battery and more”
UPDATE: I wondered why the exhaust looked odd. Barney notes, the “tri-flanged tail pipe is for the fording tailpipe that would then go vertical up the back corner … but It should be clamped closer to the frame and not hanging down.”
Not perfect and not the ‘finest one still in existence’, but is a fairly solid example of a CJ-V35/U.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/d/palmetto-willys-jeep-1950-cj-v35/7078698462.html
“For sale is the rarest of all military jeeps. The CJ-V35/U was built in early 1950 for the U.S. Marine Corps and only 1,000 units were built. This particular example is probably the finest one still in existence. It is totally solid and rust free. The original engine has been rebuilt and runs well. Brakes have been rebuilt and it has a new battery and a fresh tune up. They just don’t get any better than this one. All of this model had waterproof engine components and were set up for deep water fording. The waterproof starter, generator, and regulator are still functioning perfectly. I have 90% of the fording hardware to go with this jeep. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the rarest and the best.”
UPDATE: Now on eBay. Current no reserve bid is $5900.
(01/15/2020) Looks in good shape. Has a Kelly hardtop and EasyLok hubs.
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“Extremely nice 49 cj3a. No rust ever. Very unique original kelly steel cab. New tires, wheel cylinders, etc.”
Runs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3095572880453812/
“1948 Willys Jeep, 12volt. Original engine Runs good, brakes replaced a year ago. Needs a new home. I don’t have time to invest in it . Odometer says 34,902, but I don’t think it works. Has title, tag & is insured”
Jeep not for sale.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/d/oregon-city-willys-jeep-hardtop/7077420082.html
“I have a complete hardtop (windshield frame, doors, and top enclosure). Top only, jeep is not for sale. The doors have good glass, but the rest will need to be replaced. It’s in really great shape”
As best as I can tell, this is a project, but the pics show varying stages of progress, so I’m unsure.
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/cto/d/surrey-1952-jeep-willys-flatfender/7070568301.html
“The legendary flatfender willys, Grandpa of all jeeps! This 68 year old 1952 m38a1 jeep willys, the last year for the flat fender willys. It was manufactured only for military purposes hence the designation m38. This particular one has a 300 hp chevy 350ci small block v8 from a corvette with edelbrock intake and mild cam, long tube headers, true dual exhausts, chrome valve covers, chevy steering box and steering shaft with a Saginaw 4 speed, manual transmission, and a twin stick trasfer case. Stock differentials with front hub locks, deep dish chrome steel rims, a set of worn down tires for the rims.
Body is in excellent shape, all steel everything . Redone floor, clean frame and body rails. Chrome tailgate to match the grill.
Comes with stock front end or an all fiberglass race front end with giant hood scoop.
Have another full metal jeep front end( grill, fenders, hood) as well as a cj2 grill with headlights.
Comes with period correct and rare bellview winch (the company warn bought their patent from and started manufacturing warn winches) another ramsy PTO winch and a ramsy PTO (power take off). Tow bar so you can tow the jeep like a trailer.
Plastic race seats with a grant steering wheel. Roll bar and a full soft top for it with doors. Sold with Alberta VIN and bill of sale.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $750.
(01/11/2020) Rough! Looks like a parts donor.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/d/north-lakewood-1959-fc170-jeep-pickup/7078587164.html
“1959 FC170 Jeep pickup, floor boards rusted out ,cab is missing doors have one rusted door it is in bed of truck and bed is rusted badly but runing gear is ok. Front and rear diff ok,hurricane flat head 6 engine may be siezed up. Transmission and transfer case should be ok.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Well this has some unusual mods!
“Solid 1946 Jeep Willy. Runs great for a 74 year old vehicle. Great Willy for a farm,ranch or camp. A true workhorse. Came from rancher in Texas and was used on a cattle farm. Was purchased from the previous owner in Virginia where it was used as a recreation vehicle. Currently used at a kids camp in the Shenandoah Mountains. Runs strong and will turn a lot of heads.. One of the stronger old jeeps that I have seen … a true original with a powerful working winch as a bonus.”
This issue of the Globe-Trotter is undated, but I’m guessing it is the March/April 1956 issue. I’ve published some of this a few years ago. Here is the whole issue.
This brochure provides a good overview about how a division of Kaiser Industries began with in civilian government business with the successful post office bid (FJ-3s) in 1960. By 1971, the unit had produced a wide range of government vehicles. That year, American Motors incorporated the business unit into the wholly owned subsidiary AM General Corporation.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Nice early postcard for the De Luxe wagon.
“1953-1954 Original Willys DeLuxe Station Wagon postcard.
Both sides are shown in the photographs. The photos are of the exact item you will receive.
Measures 4 x 6 inches.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
Has some updates, including an f-head. Unusual windshield.
“I have a built trail rig. It’s a 1949 CJ2A that has an upgraded F Head engine, 3 speed with overdrive, internal lockers both axels, hubs on all 4 wheels. It has the PTO but nothing hooked to it. Custom roll bar where all wiring and switches were routed up top. Bikini top, it has a warn 9500lb winch in the pics which I’m keeping however I have a PTO winch if you want to try and mount it and hook it all up. Mounts on the back for gas cans and more. A tough little Jeep that has a lot of life left in her. It will be a great trail or hunting rig. I will consider half cash and half trade.”
No reason to think it’s a ’41. It might have an f-head engine. It has a GPW body.
https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/mechanicsburg-1941-willys-mb/7076733412.html
“1941 Willys MB. An American icon and hero. She served in WW II transporting Marine officers. She was dismantled and reassembled to serve our country again in the Korean War. Her 4WD will take you anywhere. All boxes and accessories are period correct. Please look at pictures. I get comments everytime I drive her. I hate to pass her on, but I no longer have the garage space to store her. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of USA history!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,000.
(09/23/2019) You can read the full story on the M-38 and trailer here: http://cj3b.info/Siblings/SurreyAgan.html
“Fully restored MC M38 Korean War era military Jeep and 1952 D-K M100 US Army trailer. 12 volt 4 wd. Has been garaged and not been started or driven since my late husband passed. Serious buyers only, not desperate to sell. Looking for someone who loves and appreciates these older treasures as much as we do and can provide the care needed to own this type of vehicle. Two tops included along with side curtains not shown, and extras.”
Seller has three different engines.
1. MB Engine $700: https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/d/chappaqua-willys-jeep-engine-mb/7072639828.html
2. CJ-2A Engine $350: https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/d/chappaqua-willys-jeep-engine-cj2a/7072647819.html
3. CJ-2A Engine $375: https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/d/chappaqua-willys-jeep-engine-cj2a/7072645407.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
Original paint and pin stripes?
“5 Willys Jeep 16 x 4 1/2 Wheels . All are very straight with no major dents or dings. One is a little rusty on the inside but nothing major. Can deliver to GF and maybe Kal and Helena. Prefer Calls. May not respond if it looks like a scam.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.
(07/15/2019) Maybe someone can use these?
“This is a collection of N.O.S. Willys body parts gathered over a 30 year period. It has a full set of floor pans, all four quarters including attached wheel housings in rear. It has a new toolbox with lid, and the rear floor pan has the cross member factory attached. I am also including in the sale, a donor Jeep with a straight clean frame and most parts needed to build a show quality restoration. The Jeep can be seen by appointment 10 miles east of Hershey, PA. Please email me if interested and thanks for looking.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/04/2019) Runs, but could use a little body work.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/huntington-beach-1948-willys-cj2a/7077408517.html
“1948 CJ2a Jeep. 3 speed trans, 4 cycle original motor. Good condition mechanically, needs body TLC. no major rust. I have army green spec paint 1 gal for it. Have done much work on it. New battery, oil filter assembly, radiator, gas tank sending unit, thermostat, ignition switch, temp gauge, fuel pump(w/glass dome), water pump. Jeep has 11 dumps instead of 9 inch, better stopping ability, brakes were recently done. New spec steering wheel. No emergency brake though. I have a roll bar for it and the original radiator (no leaks) and parts. Seats are not original but are comfortable. It seems the transmission may have be rebuilt as well as the motor. No smoking on the motor and the trans is solid. I need the room so the jeep has to go.”
