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I won this rare Dualmatic brochure on eBay. I’ll follow up with more detailed pics once I receive the document.
Dave Naylor (kaisercj71 @ yahoo.com) is hoping to locate his Dad’s old 1947 CJ-2A. His story is below:
So, just a long shot here but, please play along. In Grangeville, ID (pretty sure it was Grangeville) around 1951, my dad traded his ’47 2A on a ’51 4×4 Willys truck. I’ve lost all hope of ever finding that old 2A, having no VIN number to work from but, I’m kind of interested if obtaining some old pictures or other artifacts from that dealership, circa late 40’s or early 50’s.
The dealership was Gort Smith Motors or maybe Gortsema Motors, AFAIK, and was still in business several years ago. I called them wondering if any old sales records were still in existence. No luck, as I had imagined.
If anyone stumbles across any period items related to this dealership, I’d be interested in obtaining them. Not sure what all brands they sold as many dealers sold other stuff besides just Willys. I’d be interested in Willys/Jeep items only, of course.
Thanks folks.
UPDATE **SOLD** Was $6000.
Looks like a good price.
“All original, canvas top, 4 cyl., roll bar, new front disc brakes, no modifications, runs good. 10,000 miles? Serious inquiries only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(04/13/2019) The custom axe holder works well in that spot. Has some Cutlas Power-Lock hubs. Has some funky front fender flaps.
“1951 Willy’s Jeep. Engine all original.”
Bill shared this updated CJ.
https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/6882255023.html
“66 jeep CJ5a TUXEDO PARK MARK IV
This is an OLD school Jeep
69 Buick 8 high comp 350-670 Holley with GM HEI ignition, new fuel pump, starter and alternator coupled to T-98 4 speed with granny LOW, a dana 18 single stick 2 speed transfer, 370 gears, Saginaw steering box, Warn 8000 winch, NEW BFG A/T 10.50x15s, New front seat covers and lots more.
includes soft top with frames with full doors and 1/2 doors
The small block Buick 350 is lighter than a small block chevy–just in case you are concerned and ask why a Buick
“it is just an OLD School thing.”
Looks in good shape.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/for/d/fresno-willy/6876422522.html
“1952 CJ3A, as you can in the pictures it is a ground up restoration. The hard top was made by Sears and Roebuck.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,500
https://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/d/carmel-valley-willys-jeep-1955-original/6881544878.html
“One family owned 1955 CJ3B Willys Jeep with Warn Hubs and Ramsey Winch. Jeep is in very good condition, and has been lovingly maintained and kept garaged for more than 60 years. 1/4 ton 2 door, 4-cyl., F-head engine with 3 speeds, 4-wheel drive and compound low. She had an engine and drive train overhaul, exhaust manifold and brake replacement with all records available, and she has been repainted.”
Need more pics.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/marysville-1946-willys-cj2a/6882169131.html
“46 willys jeep original go devil flathead 4 cylinder. Jeep is solid and runs great. Lots of extra parts.”
Has some updates.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/fresno-1952-jeep/6882146789.html
“1952 m38 ( military version of the cj ). there a few things needed to finish adjust headlights and put light ring and guard on. complete exhaust, horn button, shift boot for transfer case.
# warn winch 9.5ti
# axles are dana 44’s
# both axles have arb air lockers
# 488 gears
# has air compressor, extreme outback products, belt drive
# has air tanks front and rear
# 2 fuel tanks
# idid it tilt column
# t-18 transmission, 6.32, gears with AA bellhousing
# dana 18( super 18 ) large hole dana 18 with dana 20 gears
# disc brakes front and rear
# cooper tires 31×10.5 tires
scammers need not respond”
Does not mention if it runs.
https://reno.craigslist.org/tls/d/washoe-valley-1950s-hobart-welder/6880928212.html
“Willys Jeep 4-cylinder powered Hobart welder/generator”
Might be a good project.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/apple-valley-1946-willys-jeep/6882273456.html
“I have a 1946 Jeep Willys for sale. It is in pieces and needs a lot of work. The engine, transmission, and transfer case are all together and all function. There are a total of 7 tires and rims with it, all the tires are very uses but the rims vary in condition. 2 of the rims are Military style and in excellent condition. It also has a spare hood and front grill that are both in good condition. I am asking for $1000 or best offer. Please call with any other questions.”
Needs work.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/martell-1942-willys-jeep/6881663758.html
“I HAVE A FRESH BARN FIND 1942 WILLYS JEEP IT HAS A 289 FORD MOTOR OUT OF A MUSTANG AND IT WAS RUNNING WHEN IT WAS PARKED. I HAVE A CLEAN ORGINAL TITLE IN HAND.”
Might be worth a look.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/d/citrus-heights-us-military-army-willys/6882914848.html
“Willys M-38 Army Jeep L134 engine, no cracks, complete block, head, pan, was running three days ago”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Includes the tag.
“willys trailer, 1000 OBO
w/ spare”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
(04/20/2019) This has VT tags, but never been to VT, which likely means a replacement title of some type.
“Since buying this ’54 Willys CJ-3B in Utah nine years ago, it has been garaged in Colorado (despite the VT tags, it’s never been to VT). It’s rust free and almost completely overhauled. Since I’ve owned it I have made the following improvements: Remanufactured engine, new radiator, new leaf springs, new struts, new fuel pump, new carburetor, new distributor cap and harness, new points, etc. It runs great. I am moving and have too many vehicles. I have a nearly new dove tail trailer (bought it for $2,600 and have put about 2-3 thousand miles on it) that I would sell for $1500 along with the Jeep. I have about $25,000 into this vehicle, including the initial acquisition cost. It’s not perfect, but it’s pretty close. This is likely the most mechanically sound stock Willys on the market.”
It’s late and I’m bushed, so no updates today (and I’m behind on emails). We had a great time jeeping with Karson on Sunday. We drive home from SLC on Monday morning. So, updates will happen on Tuesday.
Today will be driving part of the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park, at least to the point where the river is currently blocking the trail (the rivers are higher than normal here in Canyonlands right now. We are driving a jeep rented through #Canyonlandsjeep
I’ll report on our adventure on Monday. We’ll be on the road most of Monday, so regular updates will likely not appear until Tuesday morning.
Below are some pics of our test-drive on Saturday night.
Ann & Karson peeking over the windshield outside of Moab.
UPDATE: The City and City campaign was introduced to dealers in the January 1948 issue of Willys-Overland Sales News (page 10).
Originally published in 2013, this updated post includes better images (though a few still need better images) along with the dates of publishing (at least the ones I’ve found so far). This campaign appears to have been limited to 1948. There are thirteen ads in all. They appeared in the Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, and Life Magazine (and likely other places).
1) The “A Hit in Boston and Buenos Aires” ad was published in the February 07, 1948, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 108.
2) The “At Home in Portland and Paris” ad was published in the March 06, 1948, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 115. It was also published in Colliers Magazine, January 24, 1948, page 58.
3) The “Hailed in Minneapolis and Mexico” ad was published in the March 20, 1948, issue of Collier’s Weekly, page 68.
4) The “It’s the Same In San Francisco and Stockholm” ad was published in the April 10, 1948, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 111.
The price seems nuts, but it’s a neat little item.
View all the information on eBay
“Shows signs of age. Doesn’t look like original pain on the very outsides of frame. Was probably painted when wall it was hanging on was painted. Measures roughly 13″ x 3.75″”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.
(04/27/2019) Has lots of updates.
“1946 Willys completely restored and ready for whatever you want to do ford t-bird fuel injected motor runs and drives perfect over 20k invested must see one of a kind Willys done right”
Carl spotted this modified FC at the 40-second mark of this behind-the-scenes filming of Star Trek.
Here’s the full video:
Carl pointed out to me that the Cab Enclosure hardtop for the M-38A1 (by Metro Engineering) used plywood doors (all the time? sometimes?). Anyone have insights on this?
Here are two examples.
This video was taken in Salt Lake City (Avenues area) and shows and M-38A1 with plywood doors.
And, This thread on G503 includes the below pics of plywood doors.
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was up for auction.
Joe shared a link to multiple M-1161’s at auction in Georgia. Anyone have experience with these?
https://www.govplanet.com/jsp/s/search.ips?c=4626
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Looks like it’s missing gussets and free-floating hubs, among other items.
“This is one of the cleanest old GPW’s you will find. Clean CA title and ready for the next parade, event, or trips to town. Runs, drives, shifts, and stops very well. This vehicle is ready for your finishing touches, make it the rig you want it to be, all the hard stuff is done. The body is excellent, my hunch is that it may have been rebodied 30+ years ago. Comes with many extras including two Ford script original seat frames. I have too many vehicles and can’t keep them all. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a Ford Jeep. Available to show this weekend. Please don’t make texted offers, come take a look.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $24,900.
(12/30/2018) Henry’s got this GPW for sale.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/san-clemente-1942-ford-gpw/6874068299.html
“Sr. # 77111 DD
10-10-1942
A piece of American History.
A rare survivor in all original and in nice working condition.
Can email more pictures.”
