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The Fall 2019 edition of the Dispatcher Magazine is out and it includes an in-depth article by Bob Westerman on CJ-V35/Us. He combines lots of great info from several sources into a six-page article on this rare jeep.
What a great early video showing Mighty Mite testing.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900.
Appears worth a look.
“Willys Jeep CJ3B by Mitsubishi. Rare jeep as very few Willys by Mitsubishi were brought to the USA. The irony of this should not be lost on anyone. We bombed them and they licensed this legendary Jeep afterwards. 4 cylinder factory engine rebuilt by Napa Auto in Orland. Has less than 20 miles on it. New clutch, water pump, exhaust, etc. Many new parts. Runs and drives very good. In very good condition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
It could use some body work.
“Have decided to sell my 1948 Willys CJ2a which I’ve owned for the past 6 years or so and have loved. I’ve started a Bronco project and don’t get to drive this one as much as I used to.
This Jeep looks a bit rough but runs BEAUTIFULLY including four wheel drive- would be a good candidate for a cosmetic restoration or just to drive around as-is like I’ve been doing.
Many new parts and upgrades since I’ve owned it including:
-Five new tires and tubes
-New rebuilt Carter carburetor
-New radiator
-New plugs and wires
-Complete rewiring with new wiring harness
-New gas tank
-Aftermarket turn signals for safer road use
-New brake system
-New gauges
This Jeep comes with an aftermarket Koenig metal hardtop from the 1950s- see pics. Also comes with a spare transmission/transfer case I bought as a backup but never needed.”
An M-38a1 with some fire department history.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/la-center-willys-jeep-m38-a1/7038007907.html
“Willy’s 1954 M38-A1 Jeep was running when parked 25 years ago and all original. Have windshield for Jeep. Cash only $2900.”
wUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
Could be a good price.
“1953 willys jeep good condition, used this summer, lots of fun.”
There may not be any value here, as the heat may have left the metal brittle.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/d/geyserville-2-willys-flat-fender-jeeps/7038524427.html
“These burned up in the kincaid fire one has a 4 cylinder and the other has a Buick v6 I have a title for 1 of them”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
(10/01/2019) This is a parts jeep that’s been disassembled. There’s no fake battery box lid, so I suspect the body is later than 1959.
“1959 Willy’s Jeep CJ6
This is a rare, long wheel base CJ. Similar to the CJ5, except for being nearly 20” longer! It’s a project, but it’s mostly there! I have everything except the axles, engine, transmission, or seats. I have the tub, fenders, hood grille, tailgate, windshield, softtop, frame, and title. Too many other projects, sadly, this one must go.”
I return to Pasco on Saturday, so will be offline most of the day. Probably no updates Sunday.
UPDATE: This ad originally appeared in 2013, but recently I was able to find all three ads.
In 1947, some Queen Anne Jingle Bar Wrappers included the opportunity to complete a jingle to win all kinds of contest prizes. It appears there were at least three different contests and each included a chance to win a Station Wagon.
1. This ad is on eBay, but the date is not listed. The Jingle goes:
JIMMY GOT A JINGLE BAR
HE LOVED EACH LUSCIOUS BITE
SAND HE, “QUEEN ANNE’S JINGLE BAR
___________________________” (fill in the final line)
2. This Ad was on eBay with the following contest circa September 1947:
MARY BOUGHT A JINGLE BAR,
SHE THOUGHT IT REALLY NEAT.
NOW SHE GETS ONE EVERY DAY,
___________________________ (fill in the final line)
3. This ad appeared in the November 30, 1947, issue of the Sunday Star. This Jingle was different:
FOLKS HAVE FOUND A JINGLE BAR
TASTES JUST AS GOOD AS PIE!
MILK CHOCOLATE, NUTS AND CARAMEL
___________________________ (fill in the final line)
This Bud Fisher’s Mutt and Jeff comic appeared in the Sunday Star on August 5, 1945, under the title “Well Boys, Get Yourself a Jeep and Go Places”.
A close up of the last pane:
What kid wouldn’t want to be driving a jeep full of ice cream?
View all the information on eBay
“Vintage Original Photo
Jolly Jingle Ice Cream Truck Jeep
Little Boy Joe driving the jeep .
Measures approx. 3-1/2″ x 5-1/4”
This May 1961 brochure extolled the virtues of the Jeep Family of vehicles. It is Form No. DM61-05.
This page is 8.5″ x 11″
This Page is 17″ x 11″
Building 2,000 jeeps in 14 days sets an unofficial record.
View all the information on eBay
“This is an original press photo. Somewhere in England — A heavy maintenance company of U.S. Army Ordnance obviously had America’s ability for automotive production in mind when it decided to set up a Jeep assembly line at a depot in England. On a trial order from Army Ordnance Chiefs for the assembling of 2,000 Jeeps they established something of a record within a fortnight — with Jeeps rolling off the assembly line at the rate of one every 3 minutes. Following pictures show how it’s done. After wheels are unstrapped from the interior of the Jeep, they are brought to this point for inflation of the tires.Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 10-28-1943.”
It’s hard to see the damage due to the watermarks.
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“1952 Press Photo Pvt Wilfred R. Chenevert & his MP Jeep in Berlin. This is an original press photo. Credit-UPI-NEA Photo measures 7.25 x 7.75inches. Photo is dated 06-09-1952.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Could be some value here, but will need some work.
“Lots of new parts needs fuel pump and fuel lines and battery”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900.
Listed as a 1946 2A, It looks more like a 3A.
“Flat fender, complete needs restored, no title…… Looking for trades…OBO……Has been sitting for the past 30 years. This vehicle will need a complete restoration, 99% Gave 1900.00 make a reasonable offer my loss is your gain…. No I will not take 300.00 for it. Reasonable offer. If you send the automatic Is this still available, I will not reply.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
CJ-2A body on a later chassis.
“47 Willys Jeep stripped to bare metal. Great project ”
Has mods and a rear PTO gearbox.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/466803150692239/
“I have a 1949 Willys jeep no motor no transmission and it has a PTO on the back of it. I bought the jeep from an auction and it DOES NOT HAVE A TITLE. I want $1000.00 firm. No trades”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
Body is pretty shot.
“1949 willys jeep. Runs good, no brakes. Have title. Looking for trades but will take cash. Make offer”
Not sure of the condition of the four rims or whether they are all combat rims.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/600866860654836/
“Hard Top, 2 Doors, 4 Wheels.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(11/10/2019) Could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2363342467273751/
“1948 Jeep Willys in good shape. Runs and drives. Lots of fun. It will go pretty much anywhere. Comes with soft top. Windshield needs a few welds. Will consider trade for reliable awd or 4wd vehicle”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
Not sure how much value is here.
“Flat head 4 cylinder 3 speeds trans twin stick transfer case
Runs with electric fuel pump or gas down the carb
Needs work”
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $4000.
(11/11/2019) Has some mods.
“I have what is titled as a 1947 Ford GPW. This Jeep has sat for the last 10 years. It was reported as having the transmission quit, the motor turns but the carb needs rebuilt/ replaced. This is a Las Vegas Jeep and has only minor rust. I started to tear down this project but life has gotten in the way. I was going to restore this back to it’s former glory! I have many of the needed parts to get this back on the road”
Seller will sell as a unit or part out.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/506713469888070/
“1948 cj2a tub has m38 military windshield, seats , hood , grill and fenders selling to buy other parts need for my restoration Will sell completely for 1600 or in individual parts price below Tub 700 M38 windshield 300 Seats 200 for both Hood 200 Fenders 100 Grill 150”
