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1955 July/August Willys News

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This Willys News issue was memorable for me because when Hugo Vidal was visiting our home from Brazil in 2017, prior to the Alaska trip, I shared some of the Willys News issues with him. He thoroughly enjoyed looking through them because he recognized some of the sales people. When he saw Hickman Price’s photo on the front page, he said, “Oh him, I remember”. That is when I realized that the history I’d collected was a history he’d experienced!

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Anyone Recognize This Trailer?

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Diego’s father bought this jeep (1958 CJ-5) and trailer in Argentina in the late-1950s/early-1960s. The trailer lacks data plates and Diego has no idea who manufactured it. I don’t recognize it. Does anyone else?

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1951 Photo of Jeep Stuck in Korean Mud on eBay

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Mud’s a pain, but better than freezing temps that soldiers had to deal with during the winters.

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“1951 Press Photo U.S. Army Jeep is maneuvered through deep mud in Korea. This is an original press photo. An Army Jeep is maneuvered through deep mud, during recent operations in Korea. Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches. Photo is dated 05-01-1951.”

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AL-Toy Jeep Petersburg, IN $199 (eBay)

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Roger Martin spotted this one. The seller will accept offers. This one has been painted and it is missing a wheel.

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“VINTAGE WEST CRAFT (AL-TOY) WILLYS JEEP HEAVY CAST ALUMINUM TOY TRUCK. One wheel is missing, and there isnt a steering wheel either.”

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1950 Jeepster Glendale, CA $8900

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Looks like a nice Jeepster for the price.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/d/glendale-1950-willys-jeepster/7067775514.html

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“1950 Willy’s Jeepster VJ.

– Chevy 350 v8
– TH350 3-speed automatic transmission
– Torker 1 intake manifold
– Holley 4-barrel carb
– Front disc brakes w/ booster
– DUI electronic ignition
– Aluminum radiator w/ electric fans
– Separate transmission cooler
– New electrical
– Heater

Runs beautifully. Tons of power and way too fun to drive. Paint/upholstery in very good condition.
Asking $8,500 obo
Enjoyed it for years and looking for someone else who can appreciate and enjoy it.”

 
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1953 M-38A1 Chelsea, AL $13,900

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Looks in good shape. Includes a trailer.

https://bham.craigslist.org/cto/d/chelsea-jeep-38a/7068261521.html

“1953 M-38 A Military Jeep and Matching Trailer. All original with all assecories. Runs good Hurricane 4-cyc. Engine, 3-sp. Manual trans. Very nice.”

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1959 FC-150 Grand Prairie, AB, Canada $32,000 (CDN?)

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William spotted this beautiful FC-150.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/jeep/unspecified/2358349.html#&gid=1&pid=8

“1959 Jeep FC 150, ground up restoration. One of a kind. It has a flat head hurricane four engine, three speed manual transmission.”

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1956 CJ-5 Halls, TN **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $6800.

If the floor patches aren’t too bad, this is worth a look.

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“For sale I have a nice example of a 1956 Willys CJ5. This is running, driving, Jeep that is in good condition for a 64 year old vehicle. It runs, drives, shifts, and stops like an original 1956 CJ5.

The drive train includes the original L134 Willys Hurricane 4 cylinder, original T-90 three speed transmission, original T-18 transfer case (High/Low), Dana 25 front axle, and Dana 44 rear axle. The transmission shifts smoothly and the clutch operates as expected. The front axle has locking hubs. The electrical system has been converted to 12v.

The tub does have rust, some of which has been addressed by a previous owner’s DIY repairs. The rust is primarily in the floor and associated braces. However, this does not affect the drivability.
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1948 CJ-2A Fort Oglethorpe, TN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.

Looks like there’s $450 worth of parts here to me. Appears to have a set of Cutlas hubs.

“This Jeep has 7k put into the internal components (transmission was new from Kaiser Willy’s back in 2008, I did each wheel/brakes) jeep wouldnt start 10 years ago and has been sitting since… engine turns over last time I checked a fairly short while ago. I think it was a bad solenoid, since the engine turned freely. I don’t have the funds right now to continue this project, so my loss is your gain.”

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1951 CJ-3A Brookings, OR $10,165

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UPDATE: Still Available.

Looks solid, but a few things aren’t original.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/395089341469106

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“Completely restored, rebuilt and or replaced. Frame off restoration. Many original parts. New springs, fuel lines, brakes, gauges, e-brake, wipers. Professional rebuilt engine, trans, diffs, transfer case. Best top included. Heater parts. To much to list. Must see to appreciate”

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1957 CJ-5 Project Johnstown, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

The body looks good in the pics, but I’d check out that driver’s side front frame rail, as to me it appears to angle outward. Still, there could be value here.

“57 Willy’s jeep apart to rebuild the engine. Engine is totally rebuild and ready to be put back together. I have no time and it is taking up space in my garage. Everything’s there for the jeep.”

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WW2 Engine? Zebulon, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.

Could be worth a look.

“WW2 jeep willys engine. Engine is in a water pump. Marked MB. I’m not sure of the condition, but it does turn free. What you see is what you get. I would like to sell together. Please feel free to make an offer! I will consider any offer. Thanks”

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4 15″ Kelsey Hayes Rims Off an FC-150 Cleveland, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.

These have the K-H stamp.

“Kelsey – Hays (K-H) 15″ rims from 1960’s Willy’s Jeep FC150 vintage pickup truck. Sandblasted and primed. Set of four.”

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Year? FC-150 Youngsville, NC … relisted

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UPDATE: Now listed here: http://www.ewillys.com/2021/05/31/year-fc-150-youngsville-nc-4000/

Chris stopped to see this FC (equipped with a rear PTO and gearbox) and provided the following review:

“I looked at this today (12/27/19):
– The floors are rotting through.
– The drawbar is welded on.
– Some exterior parts are missing from the cab.
– Strangely has FC170 nameplates on the cab corners but it is definitely a wide-track FC150 with the F-134.
– Lots of body repairs with riveted panels
– No title, no governor, no bed, no other parts except what you see.
– The PTO was obviously added later as the shifter is outside the cab.
– The transfer case shift levers are all missing (mount is still there).
-Gentleman selling says it has not ran in probably 10 years but that he used to use it to mow a field.”

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/grd/d/youngsville-jeep-fc150-tractor/7058143203.html

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“This is a Forward Control Jeep turned into a tractor. It has beefed up springs, a rear Power Take-Off with an agri splined shaft, and an electric fan to enhance cooling at slow speeds. Has not run in years, tires are shot. Would make a great enclosed cab mower, or could be fitted with a backhoe.”

 
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1955 CJ-3B Readsboro, NH $3500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.

(12/30/2019) It’s a project with an L-head in it.

https://nwct.craigslist.org/cto/d/readsboro-willys-1955-cj3b/7054627843.html

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“WILLYS 55 cj3b. It runs,stops ,steers,new wiring,brake lines,leaf springs,master cylinder,rebuilt Ross steer box,rebuilt Bell hanger,new exhaust,new brakes,new carb,new battery,new gas tank and on and on.

The pics shown on the trailer is how I bought it.In pieces.The under carriage was suppose to have been done,with plr.I paid 2800. FOR it.It wasn’t as stated underneath.Replaced all springs and hangers because they were rusted shut.Steering box was shot so I paid 100.00 in parts for new bearings and sector shaft.Bell hanger was unserviceable and replaced. Parking brake and cables installed.The entire wiring was gutted and replaced.Now all lights,signals and 4 way works. Gauges hooked up.
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1944 Ad With Jeep By Toastmaster on eBay

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This soldier has a jeep and a wife, but now finally has the toaster he’s always wanted. I guess life is complete?

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“1944 Toastmaster Toasters Appliances Just Married Jeep Vintage Magazine Print Ad 5-1/2″ x 13″”

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1948 CJ-2A Scio, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

Appears worth a look.

“For sale 48 Willys
Starts runs and drives with clear title 134L engine”

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1950 CJ-3A Anita, IA $3200

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Could be worth a look.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/493662121347460/

“Nice running driving Jeep needs brakes working on and new paint ”

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1959 CJ-3B Ankeny, IA $5400

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $5400.

(11/23/2019) Has a variety of mods.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/492832247946849/

“Excellent Example of a 59 Willy’s CJ 3B. Jeep is rust free has been garage kept for 20 years plus. Needs finish work on transmission rebuild. Price is obo, serious buyers only. Don’t need help selling, don’t have to sell. Cash not looking for trades.”

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1951 Truck Roseville, MN $8900

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UPDATE: Still Available. See email addy in the comments if interested.

This is a former railroad truck. Looks like the door reads “Loch’s Service Station, Watkins, MN”.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/cto/d/saint-paul-1951-willys-truck/6926341516.html

“1951 Willys Truck Wrecker All original 54k miles Runs and drives good 4×4 winch plow boom little rust. Original patina former railroad car when new. Check out this cool truck”

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1951 CJ-3A Pensacola, FL $7650

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $7650.

(01/13/2016) Has a fiberglass body.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/394045252049230

“1951 Willys fiberglass body 200 + hp ! Runs great awesome little Jeep Directional tires great tread ,high and low range If you want to go there this little baby will make it through $7500.00 OBO”

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1948 CJ-2A Shipshewana, IN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000. Worman half top.

Nick’s got this 2A for sale. No description provided.

 

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1953 CJ-3B Odessa, TX $4000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(01/10/2019) Runs, but may need some work (described as a project).

https://odessa.craigslist.org/atq/d/odessa-1953-willys-jeep/7046390143.html

“1953 Willy’s Jeep
4 cylinder, new seats, battery,
Bought as project, runs
Asking 4000 OBO”

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1955? ‘Prospecting is the First Step in Selling’ Flyer

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I don’t remember where I obtained this unique flyer, but I don’t think I ever scan and posted it. I’d guess it is from around 1955. It’s quite later, approximately 11″x20″.

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America Travels Card w/ Prototype Jeep on ebay

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If you collect prototype images and other things, the unusual card in the middle of the three below would be a cool find.

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“This is a set of 3 cut out and color cards from Nabisco Shredded Wheat on How America Travels. It includes an Army Jeep, Navy Battleship, and Navy Patrol Bomber. They are in good condition with some light stains. The cards are numbers 27, 33, and 36.”

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