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Maury shared this 1975 Brochure from VAM, a company that produced jeeps, among other products, in Mexico. The photos show the short nose CJ-5, some of which had inline 6 (199 AMC) starting in 1966. One of the pics includes a Surrey DJ-5.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This was likely a Springfield, Oregon, fire jeep (based on the logo design) at some point.
“I have here a 1946 all original willys jeep. Baught it for my mother to use on her ranch, now its just been sitting for the last couple months since the starter went out.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
Looks solid.
“Full restoration top to bottom’
Seller is selling all the jeeps. Only pics of two jeeps provided.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/fresno-willys-jeep-everything-goes-sale/6871152281.html
“3 Willys Jeeps plus one parts no tub – 4 clean titles.
1. 42 Ford GPW
2. 45 CJ2A – clean body, Chevy 350, turbo 400 NICE
3. 48 CJ2A super clean body, Chevy 350, SM420 adaptor, 538 gears, Dana 44 rear, plus lots of extras!
4. 48 CJ2A everything but the tub and wheels parts – clean title
Four TSL Super Swampers on beadlock rims 35/15.5/15 decent tread
Four Thornbird Super Swampers BRAND NEW! 33/14/15 on steal rims
Custom longarm coil spring suspension kit, custom made from Rocky Road Utah (fits 48 jeep)
Tons of parts, 4 speed trannies (granny), bodies all in GREAT condition (super straight)!
$10,000 firm for everything. WILL NOT SEPARATE, MUST TAKE ALL.
Bonus: will also throw in/include 1972 GMC P30 Step Van – strong 350, with SM 465 transmission, was daily work van, needs some work.”
Several of these have been sold this year.
This has a beefed up front axle housing.
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/pts/d/colorado-springs-lcysold-ranch-jeep/6871550133.html
“Selling:1948Willys/Overland Cj2a,51Studebaker170 flat head”6,T-90-Mod.18,25/44axels,11″Brakes,Warn hubs,both axels rebuilt& trussed,5:38gears,7.00×15tires,new brakes,new master,trans&transfer both rebuilt,steering box & system rebuilt,12volt alternator,new wiring,elect. fan,new radiator,hand made hard top w/doors,one seat,heater, turn signals,horn, manual wiper,roll bar,KYB shocks(dual front),rear draw bar, skid plate.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7700.
Joe is selling his FC-150.
“For sale 1957 FC150 Narrow Track. Frame blasted and painted, all new leaf springs and bushings, all new shocks and mounting plates, all new wheel cylinders and brake shoes, new steel brake lines and rubber hoses, new master cylinder and brake light switch. All drums cut. Rear end rebuilt with new bearings and seals, front rear rebuilt with new bearings and seals, steering knuckles rebuilt new king ping bearings and races. Steering box rebuilt new bushings and seals.
Original F head totally rebuilt with 20 miles on it ,new clutch, pressure plate throw out bearing and fork. Delco starter and generator rebuilt with new factory tags. New radiator ,water pump, hoses t-stat. New 6 volt battery, carburetor rebuilt. Transmission rebuilt with new seals and bearings, transfer case rebuilt with new bearings and seals. Five original wheels blasted and painted, 5 new NNDT tires, all new glass. New correct recovered seats. New drivers side floor pan. The FC is complete and running. It still needs the metal work finished. Clean NY transferable reg. Price is $7,700”
Powered by an inline Ford 6.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/clt/d/san-diego-1948-willys-jeep/6872515504.html
“1948 Willy’s Jeep for sale. runs, ford 170 ci engine and transmission, need battery. Clean Title. Registered. Good Tires.”
Looks like it has some Allstate hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2219095038184101/
“Selling my 1951 Willy’s jeep cj3ab. Neat little Jeep that I’ve been hoping to clean up and get running but it’s not a priority and I don’t want to see it sit in the yard for another 2 years! Original Motor looks like it’s been rebuilt and painted and is very clean. Motor is free and turns over by starter or by wrench with ease.”
Maybe someone can use these parts?
https://modesto.craigslist.org/pts/d/hilmar-willys-jeep/6870935390.html
“Willys jeep m38 tub and windshield frame, cj grill custom made rear bumper and mid 80’s k5 axles I was going to build a rat rod / hot rod but dont have the time anymore asking $800 for everything”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
The price aside, this is one of the nicer bed-trailer’s I’ve seen.
“Super cool and clean 1953 Willys Pickup bed trailer. The real deal. NOT a pickup cut off, but a pickup bed on custom made trailer frame. No rust and super straight. Custom fabricated bed rack with rear swinging gate. Great as a Jeep trailer, off road trailer, camping trailer and utility trailer. Have something that no one else has. Brand new: off-road AT tires, wiring, lights. $3500.”
Seller is parting out this 2A.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/d/queen-creek-willys-cj2a-parts/6871745955.html
“Parting out Willys cj2a. tub, frame,trans., rear end etc”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.
(04/08/2019) It has a custom frame with a fiberglass body.
“This is a custom Willys Jeep! 2 Piece fiberglass body! Custom built tube frame, GM axels, Ford 3.8 fuel injected engine. Automatic trans. The body has been sprayed with Zolatone. The wheels and tires, shocks, seats are new. Needs nothing very dependable. Took to the Dunes last weekend! 2 wheel drive. New blue-tooth stereo. Great for car shows, beer runs and all around fun. Not interested in trades. Registered as a 2005 special construction, no emissions.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.
(04/18/2019) Includes lots of parts. The column shift has been replaced with a floor shift.
“Overall Good Condition
Frame and Body has been sandblasted and primer
All Parts in boxes
Great Project to Put back together
Maybe missing some items
Windshield is a CJ-3A
Clear Title
See Pictures for condition and whats included
$2,750.00 or best reasonable offer”
Blaine found a set of NOS Perfect Circle hubs, which look to be private-labeled versions of the Selectro hub manufactured by Dualmatic. Unfamilar with Perfect Circle, I wondered why the company would private label a set of hubs.
It turns out that Perfect Circle had been a leader in the development of piston rings for several decades. In 1963, the company was purchased by the Dana Corporation. It’s possible that relationship led to the private labeling of the hubs. (Read the whole Perfect Circle history here)
These particular hubs should fit the Dana 27 axles, as that was the standard axle on early Scouts (but I’m not expert on the Scouts).
We’ve seen the above hubs branded under multiple names, including Dualmatic, Selectro, Perfect Circle, Free-Lock, and others. But, where did the hubs originate?
Unfortunately, as this point I only have theories rather than actual answers. One theory is that they were developed by Free-Lock, but not patented, prior to Free-Lock’s demise. Somehow, Dualamatic/Husky ended up with the hubs (probably purchased Free-Lock’s assets) and then Dualmatic manufacturing them under the Free-Lock brand, then other brands.
My second theory is that the hub is based on this hub patent from Clark Peterson in 1955.
It has the spring system and It appears the entire top of the hub twists. But, there are some differences. The central bolt does not exist to hold the hub in place, instead side bolds secure the top. Maybe someone who has a set of these hubs can compare it to the hub design above? Below is a schematic of a Dualmatic hub for comparison.
This 2-page Car for all the People ad was featured in the Saturday Evening Post on December 21, 1946, pages 56 and 57. You’ll notice the ad has “Makers of America’s Most Useful Vehicles” phrase (the prequel phrase to “The World’s Most useful Vehicles”). it also has a Willys-Overland badge. I’m working on documenting when that bade comes and goes.
On the cover the magazine was a Main Street Christmas scene that included, at the bottom right, a tree tied to the top of a jeep.
UPDATE: Back on eBay at a relatively good price.
View all the information on eBay
“This is an ORIGINAL 1942 VINTAGE MAGAZINE PRINT ADVERTISEMENT For the BELL & HOWELL Filmo Movie Camera!”
Seems worth a look.
https://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/d/eureka-1947-willis-jeep-cj2a-for-sale/6872276129.html
” have a 1947 willis jeep I have been restoring turned 12 volt, electronic ignition upgrade,new intake manifold, new exhaust manifold and exhust all the way back.new gauges , new fuel tank and recently added padded roll bar and mutch more to tell. must see.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
(12/09/2018) Appears worth a look.
“1945 Jeep willy, 327 small block engine…lots of extras $6,500.00”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was For Trade.
It’s been stored a couple years.
“Wanting to trade my 1948 cj2a for 2 door v8 car from 1960s. Preferably a ford. Just getting it out of storage. Last driven in 2016 cool April nights and then parked. Just seeing if anyone interested”
Need some work. Has an f-head. Can anyone indentify the branding on the front hubs? Kind of looks like Speedo or something similar.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/d/felton-1947-willys-cj2a-jeep/6871670186.html
“1947 Willys CJ2A, F Head 4 cyl from a 1955 Jeep, T90 3 spd, Dana 18, Dana 25 frt, 41 rear with 5.38 gears. New battery, carb, spare transmission and transfer case and driveshafts, brand new tires and wheels, new seats, brand new Rancho 1” lift springs, have original windshield and factory wheels, roll bar. Was going to restore it but am going a different direction. It’s a project but it’s close. Tub not rusted out just a little dented here and there. $4,000 obo.”
Is this a factory option or period correct aftermarket option or something that was added later?
https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/pts/d/gaston-1951-willys-wagon-complete-roof/6871937160.html
“complete with all components.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $300.
Seems like a good price.
“Complete replacement floor pans for willys M38a1 military jeep or pre 1971 CJ-5 jeep. $300 for all (will not sell separately). Set includes everything that is pictured.
Floor pans are powder coated Olive drab green.”
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $2500.
Not sure how much value is here. No description provided.
It hasn’t been started in a few decades. But, it looks solid.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1191051997729060/
“Antique Willy’s Jeep, one owner. Ready for restoration. Hasn’t been started in 30 years, Everything worked when stored. Always stored inside. Mileage reads 36,000. It’s more than that but unknown. Flathead 6 with 3 speed manual transmission, high/low range 4 wheel drive.”
