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DJ-3A body on a 4WD chassis?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/402087830705607
“Willy’s Jeep needs work only real rust is by doors on floor pan”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3150.
(01/14/2019) Runs, but needs work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/524716324932081/
“Complete running 1947 cj2a for sale, brakes have been gone through, carb has been rebuilt. Converted to 12v electrical system. Needs a fuel pump but will start and run with a bottle of gas to the carb. Can be driven onto a trailer. also have a military tub to go with the Willys for full asking price. Have a clean title in hand for the Willys, no title on the tub. Last buyer flaked months ago and I’m just getting around to reposting it. Not in a hurry to sell and not interested in wasting my time or yours. If you’d like to come see it and hear it run/drive please have cash in hand. I will not hold it for any period of time unless it’s been paid for upfront.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
(08/28/2019) An old GPW that’s still going.
“This Ford gpw has been customized but is most all original runs great but as of recently I am having trouble with the starter.”
This article appeared in the July 1952 issue of Popular Science (pgs 79-82). This is article is interesting in that is covers some of the complaints GIs had about earlier jeeps and how the M-38A1 attempts to address those issues.
Here’s a 1952 French ad for underwear that includes a jeep.
View all the information on eBay
“This is an original 1953 print ad size : 6.7″ x 5.1″”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.
Ken shared this cool custom utility wagon.
“Custom Willies with manually operated snow plow, dump bed, hydraulic boom lift. Chevy 283 V8 engine. Ready to plow. Cash.”
I wonder if the green on the driver’s side is just a reflection. This might show better in person.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/hillsboro-1950-m38-willys-jeep-1966/6994096754.html
“Originally restored in the “90’s by a Korean War Veteran. I’ve been driving, repairing and updating since “05. Runs drives stops 4×4 works newer wiring harness. Missouri titles for both.”
Includes 4 engines and parts.
https://wausau.craigslist.org/gms/d/wausau-pre-estate-sale/6997279430.html
“46 willy’s jeep comes with 4 engines and parts. they will let it go for $7500”
Seems like there could be value here.
https://duluth.craigslist.org/pts/d/duluth-46-cj2a/6992690300.html
“46 CJ2A JEEP, HAVE MOST PARTS”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was auctioned.
Not much value in the 1949 truck.
2. “1949 Willy’s Jeep cab & chassis pickup.”
Will need some work.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/pts/d/champlin-47-cj-2a/6995047386.html
“47 cj 2 a chevy v 6 runs but not great has all running gear , Body in really good shape for its age frame is in great shape 2850.00 or best offer (IT NEEDS TO GO )”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
Maybe someone can use.
“Willys F-Head 4 cylinder 134 cubic inch engine. Runs good, no smoke. Crankshaft pulley was welded on at some point.”
No pics provided. Sounds like a project.
https://springfield.craigslist.org/pts/d/nixa-jeep-cj2a/6991105255.html
“All new sheet metal, tub, hood, tailgate, grill, fenders, windshield frame. Boxed frame set up for 4.3 V-6 Chevy. Mid sixties front and rear axles. Original transfer case and transmission adapted to Chevy engine.”
UPDATE: status unknown. Was $800.
Has some rust issues, but could be worth a look.
“Looking for a great little trailer to pull behind your JEEP? This is a real 1947 Bantam TC3 that was made just for that. It is in pretty good shape for being over 70 years old. Has some rust spots in the tub. Still has floor but has diamond plate steel over the top of it. 2” hitch. Tows great, tires are good and lights work. Trailer has Texas title in my name.”
Both are rough.
https://houston.craigslist.org/pts/d/splendora-willys-jeeps/6994194458.html
“I have a 1957 and a 1942 cj2a willys Jeep for sale. Both were running when parked. The 42 has a bent frame that can be fixed or swap the whole thing to another frame. All the body is still solid and fairly straight. The 57 has been sitting up longer. The brakes are locked up and it’s in a little rougher shape. Both have been parked under a tree collecting leaves.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/07/2019) Needs work.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/tehachapi-rare-1959-fc-jeep-4×4/6993312390.html
“Selling a RARE 1959 FC Jeep 4X4 for 8000.00 OBO. This is a true barn find all original have all the parts except for the front drive shaft for the 4 wheel drive. It runs and will drive if the brakes are gone through. Check out the pictures and let me know if you have any questions. The seats are in pretty good shape, brakes where replaced before it sat about 6 years ago, tires need to be replaced, has some rust spots on the front and rear cab corners, and the floors need to be repaired.”
Over the past ten years a number of photos of the Willys Quad (the first ‘jeep’ produced by Willys-Overland) have emerged from dusty files, library depositories, and photo archives. Assembled below are the photos that have been published on eWillys, as well as some others that help tell the Quad story.
I’ve seen it mentioned in a couple places that five Willys Quads were manufactured. While I haven’t seen any specific evidence to back that claim, we do know that two prototype Quads were delivered to Holabird: one was 2-wheel-steer and one was a 4-wheel-steer. I *think* the one with the “3211” license plate on the front was the two-wheel-steer model, while the one marked “USA QMC 1/4 4×4” on the bumper was the four-wheel-steer (but I could be wrong).
Later, circa 1943, one of the Quads was rebuilt with an MB windshield (was this an early Holabird test model or what that didn’t go to Holabird?) and appeared in a few photos. What happened to the rebuilt Quad and the remaining four Quads (if there were really that many)? No one seems to know.
1 (From July 18, 2019): Mario Maipid shared this great photo taken on the steps of the DeKalb Post Office. According to him the sign reads,
THE WILLYS OVERLAND
GO-DEVIL QUAD;
U. S. Army Mobile Machine Gun West;
Same Motor as WILLYS Americar
2. (From May 20, 2019): This press photo was produced in 1990 (mostly likely from an original negative) probably for the 50th anniversary of the Quad. It was featured for auction on eBay.
“This is an original press photo. 1940 Jeep Willys Quad – The original Willys-Overland pilot model delivered to the US Army on November 11, 1940 Photo measures 10 x 8 inches. Photo is dated 10-08-1990.”
Here’s another version without the lettering:
3. (July 17, 2018): This photo was auctioned on eBay.
“1941- U.S. Troops Testing Willys Quad Prototype Jeep on Rough Terrain. Photo measures approx. 6 1/2″ x 8 1/2”
There was a crisper, cropped version of this photo used as part of a 2011 Toledo Blade article.
4. (Feb 28, 2017): This was auctioned on eBay: “1941- Sen. James Mead driving Willys Quad prototype jeep up the U.S. Capitol steps in Washington, DC. Photo measures approx. 6 1/2″ x 8 1/2”
And, a slightly different, smaller version that doesn’t show the senator twisting his head:
And, from what I believe is the same event, but from a different angle, we have this photo.
UPDATE II: More Hamm’s stuff thanks to Maury:
UPDATE: Maury shared a TV commercial that accompanied the Hamm’s beer ad campaign shows in the stickers below. For those old enough to remember Grizzly Adams, which I watched as a kid, it sure feels like an episode of that show. It turns out there was a John “Grizzly” Adams (1812-1860), upon whom the movie/show may have been based, who lived a pretty wild life.
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Original Post November 2012: Is this evidence that a Bear is a Jeeper’s best friend? There are two different ebay auctions for this sticker.
1. This seller is offering two stickers for less than the ad below
“2-Vintage Hamm’s Beer Stickers
RARE SET Grizzle w Jeep & Grizzle w Canoe
Cool set with both stickers included.
These are new-unused stickers!
Thank you for looking!”
2.”Up for auction is a rare vintage Hamm’s Beer sticker with a bear riding in a Jeep. Very cool. New old stock. Measures approx. 5.25″ x 5.25″. Multiple available. Please email any questions prior to bidding. Thanks!”
This unusual envelope was printed with the briefly promoted “J” logo, used by Willys-Overland during late 1945.
View all the information on eBay
This could be a good price.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/fulshear-1953-willys-jeep-38a1/6993762775.html
“1953 Willys Jeep M-38A1
Run great, new seats shocks”
Looks solid in the pics.
https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/d/dupont-1953-willys-jeep-pickup/6987979699.html
“Clean Title in my Name
Original
Runs Drives Stops
Well Kept
Lots of New parts”
Looks solid. Has been repainted.
https://lascruces.craigslist.org/cto/d/las-cruces-1955-willys-truck/6992234170.html
“Selling 1955 Willys truck. Runs and drives great. New clutch. 4 x 4. Paint is OK the interior is decent. Runs and drives very strong”
One runs.
https://monroe.craigslist.org/pts/d/choudrant-1952-m38a-1/6994906482.html
“I have 2 1952 jeeps brown one running and driving new battery new master cyl all wheel cyl’s brake hoses 12000 pto winch bikini top the other Jeep is mostly complete but for parts no title bill of sale only”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3900.
The tub appears repaired in multiple places (floors, rear wells, steps).
“1948 Willys Jeep. Runs Great. New fuel tank, master cylinder, throw out bearing, rebuilt transmission and transfer case. Great hunting jeep. Too many toys and need to downsize. Please call or text. Serious inquiries only. Cash only, no trades.”
Has a bunch of mods.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/fremont-53-willys-rat-rod/6994098536.html
“willys rat rod wagon
231 buick v6
bop powerglide w/ shift kit
drop axel
dearched rear springs”
