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UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/02/2019) There might be some value at that price. It’s got some odd features.
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/edgecomb-1950-willies-jeep/6805705299.html
“For sale is this 1950 Willies Jeep. NO running gear, chassis only. Will make a fun build. Very solid!! $595 FIRM”
UPDATE: I’ve updated these images with corrections and four additional ads. You can a similar listing of Collier ads in black and white. I’ve added two ads that only appeared in the CIO-News, one that only appeared in Colliers, and one Sat Evening Post ad that I’d missed.
Original Post (03/01/2019): I tried to find a listing of all the Willys-Overland ads and their issue dates that were published in the Saturday Evening Post during and after WWII. Unable to find any good resource, I spent the last three days surfing through 250 issues of the magazine using the Saturday Evening Post non-profit site, which costs $15 a year to use. Then I organized them in a way that I hoped would make it easier for me to study them. Hopefully, it’s handy for you all, too. For expediency and bandwidth size, I used low-resolution images to create the files below. Eventually, I’ll go back and replace them with hi res images so that everything is clearer when viewed more closely.
The ads started in May of 1942 (at least that’s the earliest I found) and were published on average once a month. All ads published up to November of 1945 were placed on the inside of the back cover.
On November 10, 1945, Willys-Overland formally introduced the CJ-2A to Saturday Evening Post readers with a more centralized, two-page ad. After that, one or two-page ads for the CJ-2A appeared until August of 1946, when the first wagon ad appeared in the magazine.
UPDATE: As Bill notes, there’s also a May swap meet. That should not be confused with the August Annual show.
This August the National Pike Steam, Gas & Horse Association will be holding it’s annual show in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. This year it will be featuring working jeeps. Learn more about this event at http://www.nationalpike.com.
It’s brand new.
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/pts/d/akron-willys-jeep-1-2-cab-canvas-top/6807577184.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.”
The Meyer top looks in good shape. Includes a plow.
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/d/wayland-1962-willys-jeep-cj5-with-plow/6832645404.html
“1962 CJ5 with original (or at least period correct) hydraulic lift plow.
Starts, runs, and drives. Plow operates as well.
It has F4-134 Hurricane engine and 3spd manual trans. High/Low on transfer case both working.
Factory heater. Hard top and doors (with roll up windows).
System was converted to to 12V.
All steel brake lines recently replaced.
Valve lash just adjusted and valve covers replaced.
Continue reading
Price currently $770. Has a few minor updates, such as the M-38 air cleaner and the later model speedometer.
View all the information on eBay
“Great project Jeep. I can see that it’s a 4 cylinder, but not familiar with old Jeeps, so no idea on engine size. All engine parts and transmission are in place, but take a good look at pictures. Solid body and frame, best I can tell. Floor pans and bed still there, no rust holes. Tailgate fine, no cracks in windshield. The title says the body style is “LL”, but I can’t find any such bird. From my research, it looks like a “DJ-3A”, so that’s how I described it. Sold as is, buyer has to come get it or arrange for shipping.
On Mar-08-19 at 18:44:18 PST, seller added the following information:
After receiving a few good questions about the Jeep, I have a little more information. New pictures of the odometer and ID tag have been added. Best I can tell, the serial number is 56337 11093. The odometer reads 16610.1. It may have rolled over, but this is what it reads now. But you never know, cuz it’s exactly as old as I am, and I’ve rolled over many times! Since it’s been sitting in the same spot for 8-9 years, the tires have settled into the dirt several inches. That said, I looked over the frame best I could, and it looks straight, with no cracks or welds where they don’t belong. Although I have the title in hand, I haven’t located the keys yet. Hopefully I’ll find them by the time one of yall show up to pick it up. Good luck, and thanks!”
Has lots of updates.
https://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/d/roseburg-1954-cj3b/6833738134.html
“1954 CJ3B
4” lift
351 Windsor
Dana 44 front and rear
T18 Transmission
Dana 20 transfer case
Sitting on 35’s
$13,000 no trades”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/02/2019) Engine is locked. The drain hole on the passenger side has been filled, so this may have some body work.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/d/butler-1960-willys-jeep/6826275249.html
“1960 Willy’s Jeep All Original miles Needs full Resoration 26,000 Original miles Motor Is Locked Up However Have A Original F Head Motor For It 3,500 with Motor 3,000 with Out Motor”
This does appear pretty original, though the body has multiple patches on the outside.
https://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/d/versailles-1948-willys-cj2a-and-1967/6830994745.html
“1948 CJ2A Willys Jeep and 1967 Stevens Army cargo trailer, 1/4 ton 2W M416. $6500.00 OBO for both. Will separate ($5,000 for Jeep, $1500 for trailer both negotiable). Both in good shape. Jeep is all original with 6 volt electrical system. Runs well. Needs front end work and body TLC. Trailer is all original.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250.
“Cool old trailer i think its some kind of military trailer has a tailgate solid metal would make a cool trail rig trailer i have pulled it on the road will probably need tires.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
Looks like a good price.
“Army Jeep hard top , should fit most 50s style Jeep’s hard door’s roll up windows , will deliver in the area.”
Seller has some DJ-3A parts that someone might be able to use, along with a pre-ear engine. Everything for $500.
https://newlondon.craigslist.org/pts/d/old-lyme-willys-prewar-and-dj/6832085544.html
“Prewar 134L with three speed stick shift transmission .engine spins . Americar or Willys pick up truck
$350 .Also for sale Willys DJ jeep parts .Miscellaneous bits special to this model jeep $500 for all.”
At some point (early 1950s?), Sears bought/connected with the Meyers Aircraft Company and began selling the Meyers hardtops under the Sears/Allstate/Montgomery Wards brands. So, it’s possible that this really is a Meyers hardtop, though it looks most like a Sears Deluxe Hardtop.
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/6834530348.html
“This is a original Meyers aluminum top. Came off of a Willys Cj2a. With a set of aluminum doors. One door is missing the glass. Some digs and dents. Not perfect by any means.”
Travis shared this one. The color scheme of bright green an OD green isn’ making much sense to me. Perhaps more pics would help.
https://worcester.craigslist.org/clt/d/groton-1946-jeep-willys-cj-2a-renegade/6836281021.html
“Restored, very clean, runs and looks excellent, registered with title in hand.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/19/2018) It’s a project. Has some EasyLok hubs.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/phoenix-cjb3-project-jeep-willy-for-sale/6809418934.html
“I have a cjb3 project jeep willy for sale
it is currently not running and I’m selling the jeep as is
I don’t know what year the jeep is, I believe it’s a 1954 cjb3 but not absolutely sure
and I do not have a title for it, so your going to need to get an salvage title for it
and your going to have to tow it, as it is currently not running
the jeep has a Buick V6 engine in it, with 30,000 miles on the engine
it has a t-90 transmission that has been rebuilt and new synchros in it
new joints in the driveshaft
new 11 inch clutch and pressure plate installed in it
new gauges installed in it
new 2 barrel carburetor rebuilt kit in it
it comes with a speedaire hedman headers 21 circuit wire harness that’s still in the box
tons of extra parts
and undercoating spray is under the carriage
I’m selling the project jeep as is for $4000.00 obo, sorry not interested in trades and please no low balling and serious inquiries only”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/26/2910) Only the one pic provided.
https://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/d/ash-fork-1942-willys-military-jeep/6825212481.html
“Uncovered on property after purchasing 40-acre Ranch in Ash Fork Arizona. Needs to be restored. Collector item! One of the first Willys Jeeps made! Motor is all complete only issue with it is some wiring problems from sitting.”
Tomorrow is the Moonshiner’s Swap Meet at the Puyallup Fair Grounds in Puyallup, Washington.
TJ is there today (Saturday .. vendors get in early) and spotted what I believe to be Jim’s restored (by Willys America I think) Traveller. It’s a beaut! It looks to be located in the main hall, so if you are there, be sure to check it out.
Steve Bovee just contacted me about the upcoming 70th anniversary of the De Anza Jeep Cavalcade, aka Hemet-Borrego Jeep Cavalcade.
He writes, “Willys Jeeps and Flat Fenders Welcome … Next month will be the 70th anniversary of the De Anza Jeep Cavalcade aka Hemet-Borrego Jeep Cavalcade. Some 400 vehicles, mostly Willys Jeeps, went on this epic off-roading event April 2, 1949.
To celebrate the anniversary a few flat fenders will be getting together on April 6th and will be retracing the original route, as much as possible. There might be several starting points, but the main one will be in Hemet and as in the first run we will travel south through Battista Canyon, stop in Anza for a snack and photo shoot and then head out to Coyote Canyon. Coyote Canyon part of the trail is for the brave at heart and there is only one way in and one way out so I’m sure some of us will stop there.”
You can read more about the original Cavalcade in this July 1979 article from Desert Magazine (below), which can also be found on Archive.org.
This Collier’s cartoon ran in the July 31, 1943, issue of Collier’s Magazine, page 56.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $26.
Roger shared this unusual artworks for sale.
“Jeep engravings on wood
Sealed with two coats of sealer.
Approx dimensions are 9×12 .
$26 shipped each to the continental US
They can be discounted some if multiples are ordered.”
Mike spotted a Matchbox retro 2019 jeep wagon on eBay, but the auction has expired. It turns out there is a 2018 truck available through Amazon (and likely other outlets). 1. Matchbox 2018 Truck on Amazon:
2. 2019 Matchbox Wagon (was for sale on Australia’s ebay and can’t find it on Amazon):
Maury shared this photo of an MB modified in ways to keep it looking relatively stock. There are pics and videos exploring southwest Utah in this story by Traci Clark.
http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1606-mighty-1943-wwii-military-jeep/
A big thanks to Jim for finding this brochure in old box of files, then sending it my way gratis. It shows the EasyLok Hub, manufactured by the Mechanex Corp, a devision of Tenneco, out of Englewood, Colorado. You can learn a little more about the EasyLok hub’ s history in this post.
Mechanex Corp patented another hub in 1978, but I don’t recognize the hub.
I have no date yet on this ad from the Russell, Burdsall, & Ward Bolt and Nut company.
View all the information on eBay
“This is a vintage original ad , not a copy or reproduction. Neatly removed from magazine. Would look beautiful framed. Measures 10 and ½ by 14 inches.”
Gayland shared the news of this unusual car jack, one that tilts the car to make it easier to get underneath.
Learn more here: https://newatlas.com/its-a-jack-tilts-cars/58404/
