Maury spotted this idea for cloning vintage knobs.
2019 Willys-Am-Tegernsee Willys Convention July 12-14
Ceepee announced this year’s Lake Tegern Willys event. This is one I hope to get to some day.
“die Planungen sind abgeschlossen. Der nächste Willys-am-Tegernsee wird vom 12. bis 14. Juli stattfinden.
Der eigentliche Willys-Day in bewährter Weise am Samstag, den 13. Juli.
Eintreffen und gemütliches Beisamensein bereits ab Freitagnachmittag.
Ausklang, kleine Ausfahrt und Brotzeit am Sonntag.
July 12th through 14th we’ll have this year’s Willys-Convention on Lake Tegern.
Save the date and get ready to join in!
Like before the main event will be on Saturday, July 13th.
Beginning on Friday afternoon we’ll have the oppurtunity for jeep talk either on arrival or at the dinner right on the banks of the lake. For those, who want we’ll have another small tour on Sunday morning before we’ll have a Bavarian Brotzeit.
Wie bisher auch Willys MB, Ford GPW und Hotchkiss M201 only!
In der nächsten Zeit wird’s dann weiteres Details geben.
Stay tuned for further details!
Let’s keep’em rolling!
Euer/Yours
CeePee
Maury’s Vintage Tire Post at the EarlyCJ-5 Page
Maury has created a vintage tire post for the EarlyCJ-5 page. I expect it will expand as more folks visit it.
Anyone Recognize This Hardtop?
Several of us have never seen this type of hardtop. Anyone recognize it? The top fits an early to mid CJ-5s, while the doors are made for a post 1975 CJ-5s.
August 1942 Letter-to-Editor Discusses Jeep Name
This summer of 1942 article highlights some of the confusion surrounding the jeep name and might be one of the first documented instances of someone claiming that GP became jeep. As I’ve argued, I see no reason to believe that’s the case.
Highland Hammock State Park Jeep Trains, Sebring, FL
UPDATE: There’s another Hammock State Park postcard on eBay. The original post is from 2013.
“This is a very cool black/white postcard that shows a jeep “Conducted Tour – Highlands Hammock State Park in Sebring Florida” It is unused, but has a hand written date of 1955 on the back. It is in excellent condition.”
View all the information on ebay
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Original Post from 2013:
Highlands Hammock State Park ran tour trains from at least 1948 – 1962. As the first photo shows, they started with a CJ-2A. It looks like a set of benches on a platform with wheels. By 1962, the park shifted to CJ-5s. It also appears they added sides. I images that was safer. These are all from the State Archives of Florida.
http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/56346
http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/56343
http://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/78488
1959 CJ-5 Atlanta, GA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $27,500.
Maury shared this nicely restored CJ-5, but it it’s not cheap. This also appears to have some rare Cutlas Bulldog hubs.
“Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this fully restored 1959 Willys Jeep CJ-5. After WWII, Willys smartly capitalized on the success of their military Jeeps and began producing a ”Civilian Jeep” – or CJ – and the rest is history. This ”Universal Jeep,” as it was marketed at the time, was a huge hit and over 600,000 CJ-5s were produced from 1954 to 1983 – but few have been restored to this standard.
This CJ-5 was used as a grounds service vehicle for a drive-in movie theater in Cleveland, Ohio before being discovered and purchased in 2010 by a gentleman who embarked on a frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration to exacting standards. The original tub was deemed to be too far gone to practically restore so a new steel tub was sourced from Willys-Overland Motors in Toledo, OH. The original fenders, hood, grille and windshield frame were in good condition and were retained for originality. The frame was media blasted and detailed. The correct President Red paint is excellent outside, inside and under the hood and the body is super straight.
2 Bantam Trailers Sewanee, TN **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700.
Looks like a good price.
“Two Bantam TC-3 Jeep trailers for sale. One is a 1945 serial number 245 and the second one a 1946 is serial number 2521. Serial number 245 is the green one and need a new floor but has original data plate.. Serial number 2521 has original data plate is missing part of the front hitch and has a rusted out place in the front of it floor but repairable. Comes with 2 extra safety chains, and 2 trailer couplers. $700.00 for both. No titles just will give the buyer a bill of sale for each.”
1954 CJ-3B Broomfield, CO **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.
(04/30/2018) Has many updates.
“Awesome Willy’s jeep for sale. Has starter issues but starts and runs excellent. I think a new ring gear is needed soon. Probably needs brakes bled.
Frame off restoration about 10 years ago. Mostly everything rebuilt besides engine, which is solid. Less than 9000 miles since restoration was completed.
Disc brakes up front with proper residual pressure valves and a proportioning valve in rear.
Original drive train and axles.
Fabricated steering that is awesome.
2-1/2” Rancho lift.
34×9.5 super swampers with half tread left.
Rancho 9000 shocks. Continue reading
1951 Wagon JeepRod Kingston, WA $19,500
UPDATE: Still Available. Hasn’t been listed in a couple years.
(12/14/2016) Lots of updates.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1951-willys-jeep-station-wagon/6814826203.html
“1951 Willys Jeep Station Wagon
Frame off restoration, Mustang II front end, Disk brakes, Mercedes seats, Buick V6 engine, Turbo 350, Ford 8inch.
No power steering
Video: youtu.be/IRggFXgFzYs”
1951 CJ-3A Sweet Home, OR $1200
This needs a closer look. It’s a mix of parts.
https://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/d/sweet-home-1951-willys-jeep/6815165309.html
“1951 Willy’s Jeep I need it gone. No engine. Has original front flip down window, 2 front bucket seats, rear bench seat. Has big mudding tires on it.”
1948 CJ-2A Farmersville, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
It’s missing parking lights.
“wts or trade 1948 willys jeep runs and drives great 4×4 works I have a title looking to trade for old cars or trucks from the 30s 40s 50s or 60s I’d trade for guns plus cash silver or livestock mostly looking for sheeps/goats cash is king too also interested in cryptocurrencies”
1953 CJ-3A Mount Vernon, WA $2000
Could be worth a look, if you can get there with all the snow!
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/mount-vernon-1953-willys-cj3a-jeep/6815769337.html
“Clean, rust-free body and frame. No engine, trans, t-case. Dana 25/Dana 44. Some light body damage but nothing significant. Has fuel tank, drive lines, roll cage, steering, 5 original steel 16″ rims.”
1962 CJ-3B Hays, NC $3000
Body has some rust.
https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/hays-1962-willys-cj3b-jeep/6814997295.html
“For sale 1962 Willys cj3b jeep. This jeep will run but has been sitting for a while. It is a one owner one family jeep. It will be a good restore project.”
Pair of Galvanized Fenders Hillsboro, OR $300
UPDATE: Price dropped to $300.
https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/pts/6814681077.html
“Selling a pair of Galvanized reproduction galvanized fenders a left and a right. Never bolted on to rig. Bought them as spare set and don’t need them.
Asking $350.00 for the pair or best offer”
1943 MB Crawler Gilroy, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
Lots of mods.
“Ready for hollister hills lots invested in this Jeep come see it”
1947 CJ-2A Moultrie, GA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2175
(11/16/2018) Doesn’t run at the moment.
“Due to offers I am lowering the price today. JUST WHEN I THOUGHT THERE WERE NO MORE OF THESE TO BE FOUND ,THIS ONE FOUND ME. I HAVE RESTORED MILITARY JEEPS FOR YEARS BUT NOW IM TOO OLD. I BOUGHT JEEP FROM A LONG TIME FRIEND. HE SAID IT WAS RUNNING AND DRIVING WHEN HIDDEN IN A BARN IN NORTH FLA FOR OVER 20 YEARS. WILLYS IS IN GOOD CONDITION CONSIDERING AGE. I AM WORKING ON IT IT IS IN BETTER CONDITION THAN I THOUGHT. . MOTOR SPINS OVER WITH STARTER CLUTCH IS NOT STUCK. HAS A TRUE MB MOTOR WITH A SCRIPT RADIATOR. JEEP IS AT RUSSELLS MILITARY VEHICLES, HE WILL RESTORE THE JEEP TO WHAT EVER LEVEL YOU WANT. .”
Current pics:
Last Ad:
1947 CJ-2A San Antonio, TX $7500
Has a few mods, including the front bumper changes and the altered body.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/san-antonio-1947-cj-2a-jeep/6814781031.html
“1947 CJ 2A Willys flat fender jeep, clean, no rust, runs good, everything works, most mechanical has been reconditioned.”
Video Tour of Jimmy Strauss Jeeps
Roger Martin shared this tour of Jimmy Strauss’ jeep shop.
WWIIAfterWWII’s Post on Cleaning Up After WWII
While doing some research for my upcoming book, I found a wide-ranging, long post that touches on the issues surrounding the clean up after WWII. There are several photos that include jeeps, but mostly it’s about the challenges of collecting unexploded ordnance, recycling endless salvage, and repurposing made-for-war items.
https://wwiiafterwwii.wordpress.com/2017/02/20/cleaning-up-after-wwii/
1951 CJ-3A Lamar, CO $15,000
May be a nice build. More pics would be great.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/lamar-willys-jeep/6812982657.html
1947 CJ-2A Longmont, CO $18,500
UPDATE: Price dropped to $18,500.
(01/12/2019) Matt is selling his CJ-2A.
https://wyoming.craigslist.org/cto/d/longmont-willys-jeep/6798722701.html
“drive: 4wd
fuel: gas
odometer: 42000
paint color: green
size: mid-size
title status: missing
transmission: manual
type: offroad
1947 Willy’s Jeep! This jeep has been nearly completely rebuilt. Disassembled to have entire frame, tub(new chanels!), engine compartment, engine block (all components), new rims painted in simple, classic black & original Army olive drab. New seats covers. No crazy color schemes! Engine runs strong & looks clean & sharp. All new wiring & gauges. Lights, flashers & blinkers work. New windshield frame, glass & rubber. Has a horn as well.
Lots of time, effort & $$$! put in to it, including the transmission being rebuilt. Can provide more specs to serious buyers. All reasonable offers considered. The right price will also allow for me to share in shipping costs, if needed. Will have a rebuild title. Serious buyers only, no low ballers & don’t need assistance selling it.
1951 M-38 Loa, UT eBay
Staring bid is $2500.
View all the information on eBay
“Genuine Willys Overland Jeep M38 Army Military issue 1951
This little Willys M38 has been painted blaze hunter orange but under that it still wears its original army olive drab green! Does not have glass in the windshield frame. Jeep still retains much of its original attire including: seats, wheels, tires, blackout lights, fuel tank, tail-gate, bumper, bumperettes, serial plate, and many other small items that usually get stripped after 66 years. Even the US 5 gallon gas can is 1951!
The tub itself is actually in good shape, the only real serious cancer resides under the gas tank as pictured. It’s has a seam split in that area that was created for drainage. Also, a few holes punched out with a screwdriver in the storage compartment for drainage.
This jeep does NOT include an engine, but I have a complete working Willys L134 flat-head 4 cylinder engine that could be included with the sale. Please let me know if this is something you would be interested in adding.
I currently do not have the title, the lady I bought it from lost it in her house?? She did give me a photograph of the title.
Over-all this army Jeep is a great candidate for a restoration project! These Jeep’s are legends, they worked hard for the soldiers who fought, bled and died for freedom…”
2 GPW Projects Mossyrock, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
Lots of mods and parts.
“1944 willys (green) c4 auto,set up for 289 or 302 no motor installed. Dana 18 transfer case, stock axles, good tub. Custom under seat fuel tank. Diamond plate rockers, corners, and tailgate cover
1944 Ford Gpw. (Red)Tub sitting on what I believe to be a cj5 frame. Dana 30 front and 44 rear gears unknown. Great tub. Complete new floor.
Also have good 289 core and nice 302 that has never been fired.
Extra windshield frame, and hood.
2 sets of plastic bucket seats
2 soft tops, 1 hard top
1 back seat
Lots of spare parts and misc. pieces
Have titles for both”
1947 CJ-2A Pepperell, NH $4950
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4950
(09/14/2018) Has rebuilt engine.
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/pepperell-1947-willys-cj2a/6813590110.html
“Nice running willys -has a lot of new parts -nice patina ,new tires .Engine was rebuilt has about 100 hrs ,has front PTO winch and works great .Needs seats redone ,have 1947 windshield to go with it but don’t like it but will come with sale”