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I just finished reading The Last American CEO, a book about the transition of ‘Jeep’ from Kaiser-Jeep, to AMC, to Chrysler. The principal character and source of most of the material was Joe Cappy, who was the final AMC CEO before AMC was bought by Chrysler.
Among the book’s more interesting revelations, it argues that if it weren’t for an assassination, that Chrysler might never have purchased AMC.
This cartoon was published in the November 02, 1946, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, page 112.
Chris shared this unusual USMC CJ-5 with the gov plated. Neat find!
View all the information on ebay
“Vintage original 1974 Marine Corps MP Jeep CJ-5 with a clean title (third owner).
Had been stored in a barn for a while but starts, runs, and brakes. Battery is brand-new and the Firestone tires have less than 200 miles on them. Comes with handbooks, additional parts and accessories, spare tire. Has some rusty patches and dings and dents. Good project vehicle. Please examine the photos and videos carefully.”
Someone ought to be able to use this.
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/pts/d/akron-willys-jeep-1-2-cab-canvas-top/6873607091.html
“Willys cj5 jeep 1/2 cab canvas top, no doors or back panel . Made by Beachwood canvas in New Jersey. New. Asking $500 OBO callers only no texts.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1900.
(03/27/2019) Unclear how much value is here.
https://parkersburg.craigslist.org/pts/d/walker-53-willys-cj3b/6870659907.html
“1953 Willys cj3b. Body is garbage as far as for driver or show use. Has the flat head 4 instead of the overhead 4 like what comes in the cj3b. Have the title. Frame appears decent. Has not been ran since early last summer but “should” start/run/drive. If interested I’ll get it running. New gm front disk brake conversion, water pump and gas tank installed about 4 years ago. Needs full resto to be a driver or run on the farm as is.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
It’s got the early windshield, but does not have full floaters. It runs.
“Got to many projects going right now-
1946 Willy’s CJ2A Column shift. Runs & drives, Brakes need going thru-
Frame is Solid, body is pretty good-some spots need attention, floors need a little attention also but are not shot- few patches and they’ll be good.
Turn key and the Go Devil Flat Head starts right up! Has been converted to 12V. But not molested-
I can text a video! I drive it around the yard and up the rd(no brakes)
Looking to see what’s out there for trades- this is valued at around $4000 as it sits- most Column shift Willy’s are in private collections or museums. & this is a VEC has Military tool slots, column shift, square washers, many GPW marked parts. Machine gun mount on the crossmember up under the body!”
Appears solid.
https://lawrence.craigslist.org/atq/d/lawrence-49-jeepster/6867433960.html
“ANTIQUE JEEPSTER. BUILT 47-52
RUNS AND DRIVES WELL 4CYL 3 SPEED W/OVERDRIVE”
They’ve been blasted and powder coated.
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/pts/d/vinton-willys-cj2a-16-rims-obo/6873715691.html
“$1,000 obo
6 wheels total
All were sandblasted and powder-coated black
No tires have been mounted on them since they were refinished
Changed my mind and I’m going a different direction with my build
email relay only”
Engine is stuck.
https://boone.craigslist.org/atq/d/purlear-1947-willys-with-nc-title/6873314601.html
“1947 Willys Jeep. Engine is stuck. Have extra parts to go with it. Not much rust for its age. Perfect for restoration. Clean NC title in hand. You’re welcome to come take a look. $2000.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $599.
Not sure how much value is here.
“Willy’s WWII Jeep. Great Piece of History.
Lot’s of good solid Parts!
Wife is Pregnant Again! Need to Sell Fast!! Trade up down or sideways! Call Me!”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.
https://wichita.craigslist.org/atq/d/wichita-wwii-jeep-1944-gpw/6869625134.html
“Ford GPW, 1944, gotta go, have combat rims also. Last ran when I drove it onto the trailer, WWII block, postwar CJ2A head and windshield. Photos coming. Follow link for full pics, title in hand, original original data plates, matching tub and frame. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ofa4dMZCq3K22dYP6“
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
(11/02/2018) Has updates. Needs work. Does not have a top.
https://thumb.craigslist.org/snw/d/vassar-1957-willys-jeep-cj-3b-4×4/6869941110.html
“1957 WILLYS JEEP CJ-3B! NICE CLEAN OFF-ROAD OR ON THE ROAD WILLYS JEEP BUILT IN TOLEDO, OHIO! FORD 4 CYLINDER OVERHEAD VALVE ENGINE RUNS GOOD! ORIGINAL MANUAL SHIFT TRANSMISSION AND 4X4 TRANSFER CASE WITH FRONT MOUNT MANUAL WARN HUBS! FOUR WHEEL DRIVE COMPLETELY OPERATIONAL! FRONT BUMPER HAS WELDED ON MOUNTS FOR A TOW BAR! TIRES ARE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE ALL THE WAY AROUND! NICE CAMOFLAGE PAINT JOB WITH BLACK TOUGH COAT PAINT ON FLOORS! ROLL BAR AND HIGH BACK SEATS! THIS IS NOT A RUST BUCKET…
HAS BEEN GARAGED FOR MOST OF IT’S LIFE! BROUGHT TO MICHIGAN FROM TEXAS! IT DOES NOT HAVE A TOP
BUT THEY ARE AVAILABLE IN SEVERAL STYLES BY CATALOG! PRICED AT: $5,500 CASH! I CAN MEET AT YOUR BANK WITH YOU FOR A SECURE TRANSACTION OF $5,500 CASH TO ME AND I WILL SIGN OVER THE CLEAN TITLE IN MY NAME OVER TO YOU! I ALSO OWN MY OWN CAR TRAILER AND CAN DELIVER TO YOUR LOCATION WITHIN REASON BUT ONLY AFTER CASH AND TITLE HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED! ACTUAL VEHICLE LOCATION IS IN STORAGE NEAR SEBEWAING, MICHIGAN….I LIVE IN VASSAR BUT I CAN MEET YOU THERE WITH A TWO HOUR NOTICE FOR YOU TO CHECK IT OUT!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500. The bottom pic shows an M-38A1.
(09/28/2018) Not sure how much value is here.
“Two Willys Jeeps for sale, **NO TITLES**
Best I can tell they are:
1952 M38, no drivetrain (engine, trans or transfer case), has front and rear axles.
1955 CJ3, complete with drivetrain (doesn’t run).
Will NOT separate, you are getting two for the price of one!
Make me an offer!”
You’ve likely seen this video titled Steel Soldiers. It was something I posted back in 2008. The video was produced at WGTE Public Media. While the video can be viewed via youtube, the higher quality version can be still be seen on WGTE”s website. There are prototype jeeps, jeeps during war, post war jeeps, and even a few scenes at the end of the Yakima Ridge Runners racing around their area.
https://www.pbs.org/video/toledo-stories-jeep-steel-soldier/
Or view the youtube version below:
Notice how the Fishing is first and then Working is second? Willys Motors had their priorities straight! The add includes a matte.
View all the information on eBay
“VINTAGE 1955 Jeep Willys Motors Print Ad Fishing 4 Wheel Drive Toledo OH Matted
1955 Original Magazine Ad… not a copy or reprint
Ad measures approximately 8″ x 11 1/2”
Money Back Guarantee – Immediate refund if not fully satisfied
Shipped in a “Stay Flat” mailer, never rolled
Ship an unlimited number of items at the single item rate if multiple items are purchased
Professionally matted in an 11×14″ bevel cut white mate with 7 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ opening
Image is shown before matting. The ad will be professionally matted at the time of sale.”
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”
