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The price is a stretch, but this looks to be a convertible DJ-3A. Only one pic provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/750125976961654/
“The Willy has all parts. It began restoration years ago after a death in the family have decided to move on. We have the engine transmission. Everything don’t have much history on the vehicle other than it’s a very complete not much rust”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4050.
(11/25/2023) This seems a bit rough, but hard to find these on the east coast.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/700452835373457/
“Veep VW Kit car. CJ2A/CJ3 style Jeep sitting on a frame with full air cooled VW drivetrain. I have been at air cooled VW shows for decades and this is the only one I’ve seen in person. White wagon wheels (from kit) and rear bumper included.”
Doesn’t run.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/340365502104280
“1948 Willy’s CJ2A Not currently running, last run in 2019. Doesn’t have a key and needs a battery. Good tires, spare gas tank and lots of good parts. Bought to restore it and never got around to it”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/906098074378206
“1946 Willy’s have the title, does not run but will move and would make a great project!!”
Thanks to Maury for spotting Nate’s snow video. While he plays in the snow, we are surviving the cold. First, our re-done trough water delivery froze, then our well-water seems to have frozen, which remains a mystery as to why. Anyway, we are dry camping at home for the time being. Temps start trending up today, so hopefully this cold snap will be behind us for the remainder of winter.
At some point in 1963, Jeep News stopped adding a month to the printings, so we must use volume and numbers to delineate the various Jeep News issues. This issues, volume 9, Number 2 in 1963 is eight pages.
Page one has a neat photo of an FC-170 with an extended rear and an extra axle. That looks pretty handy! Page two contains some upcoming ads, along with a nod to some Argentinian jeeps. Page three shares the news of more jeeps in more movies, including “The Nutty Professor”, The Ugly American”, “Donavan’s Reef”, and “My Six Loves”.
Pages four and five contain dealer news. Page six continues the coverage of the Hatari! movie, this time internationally. Page seven shows police and police-dogs lined up in front of DJ-3As purchased by the Philadelphia police. Page eight covers some international updates.
This issue of Jeep Service and Parts News is one of about twenty issues I obtained. This is the earliest one I have. I am unsure when these bulletins began, but given this is volume eight, then this must have started someone around 1953? These likely were tossed or destroyed pretty quickly.
Kaiser-Jeep must have arranged to have this article, originally printed for Four Wheeler Magazine, printed as a stand-alone ad piece for dealers and prospective customers. It’s printed in black and white, rather than color, and is eight pages. The form number is 69-02, suggesting this run was printed in Feb of 1969.
John shared this link for the Barret-Jackson auction, which shows the various jeeps for sale. There are only a few pre-1980 jeeps being auctioned:
This modified 1954 M-38A1 is the earliest jeep being auctioned:
Kaiser-Jeep must have arranged to have this article, originally printed for Four Wheeler Magazine, printed as a stand-alone ad piece for dealers and prospective customers. It’s printed in black and white, rather than color, and is eight pages. The form number is 69-02, suggesting this run was printed in Feb of 1969.
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/02/2023) This looks like a real nice rig. Note the clutch issue.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/358389510094295
“1956 Willys Garage kept since 1991, Buick 231 V6, power steering, Power breaks, Hydraulic clutch, Stainless roll cage, 3 speed with Warn OD. Also has Warn 8,000lb winch, Warn Lock-O-Matic hubs, Spring over conversion, 11″ Gladiator breaks, Super Swamper’s (still new) centerline rims, 5:38 gears Posi traction front & rear and more. My jeep is spotless but hasn’t been driven in while due to health reasons. Because of not being driven much the rear main started leaking causing the clutch to glaze over, they will both need to be replaced, if I do it the price will go way up.”
Blaine shared this nice looking, stock 1963 Wagoneer that sold for $24,000. That doesn’t ‘t seem like too bad of a price (It was originally listed at $29,500). It isn’t perfect, and does have some dings, but still, it looks in good shape.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-jeep-wagoneer/
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/14/2023) This looks like a solid 3B.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1502148170537818
“1953 Willy’s cj-3b, F4-134 Hurricane engine, t90 3 speed transmission, Dana 18 transfer case, Dana 44 rear with Dana 30 in the front. Runs and drives great just had the carb rebuilt, Kay line army green soft top, 12v wiring system”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
Chuck and Angela are selling this former ice-cream-jeep.
“1978 AM General DJ5 Postal Jeep Dispatcher VIN# DJ5F7104801 Mileage: 70800 Engine: 151 Cu In (2.5L) 4-Cylinder GM Iron Duke Right-Hand Drive Last Used in 2020 as Ice Cream Truck Over $500 New Parts Included Clean Title Needs Front Brake Work No Trades, No Checks, No Food Stamps”
This is listed as a 1948, but I don’t see anything that would date it as a 1948. No description provided. Thanks to John for sharing.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/387300703689999
Note sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1417194965807438/
“68-69 cj5s. Enough parts to build 2 complete jeeps and then some”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2100.
(12//08/2023) Might be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/767962695360528/
“Willys 1951 CJ-3A. Frame and tub are in pretty good shape. Needs motor. There is a block with crank and pistons. Rolls and steers easily. If you are looking to restore this model or make it an army jeep this is a pretty good platform to start with. Body panels are in good shape and the tub floor needs some work but is fairly solid. Frame underneath looks okay.
Originally I was going to make a clone WWII jeep by replacing the CJ tub with an MB tub. Long story short, my supreme commander gave me a deadline to start the project. That deadline has passed and I don’t have the time to start so I would like to pass it on to someone else before the snow flies. CJ sat indoors for many years until about two years ago. Stays covered since. No title. I paid $2500 for the CJ and I’m open to hearing serious offers and making a deal but would like to get a decent chunk of what I paid back. So please keep that in mind as you make an offer.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/30/2023) Check out the hub on the driver’s side of the first pic. I can’t figure out what that is? Or maybe it is an optical illusion that my brain can’t figure out.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1281970372684986/
“1943 military jeep two extra tubs, and 6-8 pallets of parts, extra engines and a boat load of parts, must take all”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1421166758818437
“1953 Willys CJ3B high hood project jeep. Title in my name. Somewhat complete. Some parts are not shown, but included. The body is complete with all primary items. There are also some other parts included. No engine or trans installed, but…… I have the entire original running gear. or I have as an option; a 1981 CJ5 running gear including, dand 30 front, amc 20 rear, Iron duke four cyl, SR4 trans and dana 300 transfer case, complete new exhaust and radiator with electric fan. This engine runs well.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500.
(12/02/2023) The rear bed is surprisingly rough. This includes a Koenig half cab.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1048191789701342
“Runs and drives and stops Tires are old.. But but hold air fine and are correct size 16″. I have a set of new ndt tires for an extra 500. I wont throw them in free sorry. Just paid 500 for em. But shes a runner and a driver. Firm on price. I have a half hardtop and doors for it too. Last picture. Trades considered.”
This March 1963 issue of Jeep News is once again eight pages. Page one announced the name change, with the company shifting from Willys Motors to Kaiser Jeep, while the Willys Sales Corporation was changed to Kaiser Jeep Sales Corporation and Willys-Overland Export Corporation changed to Kaiser Jeep International Corporation.
Page two continues a story from page one about the Chicago show and it introduction of the 1963 Gladiator and Wagoneer. Page three includes a nod to Tom McCahill, who praised the new Wagoneer in a review of the new jeep.
Page four has more about the new models. Page five discusses the results of the Sun Carnival race in El Paso, Texas. Page six shows the continuing efforts to market Hatari!. Page seven contains several FC-related images. Page eight tells the story of using jeeps on a 27,000 acre ranch in Nebraska.
“Before Canyonlands Was a Park” is a story built around a presentation given by Alan “Tug” Bates in 2014 and published January 07, 2024, by the Canyon Country Zephyr. It includes a variety of jeep photos from the Canyonlands area.
You can read the story and see pics here: https://www.canyoncountryzephyr.com/2024/01/07/1950-before-canyonlands-was-a-park-the-other-place-no-one-knew-by-tug-wilson/
Kent Frost (L), Bates Wilson (Second from right) and friends in the late 1950s. (Photo Credit: NPS)
One excerpt is particularly interesting:
“In the first 10 years of exploring what would become Canyonlands National Park, we encountered a total of five people: We encountered one party of two in 1952; Dad gave them directions to find what later became known as Angel Arch, the icon of Canyonlands. Once, in 1953, we came across a lonesome cowboy, on his way from the West fork of Salt Creek to Cave Springs. And finally, in the fall of 1958, we met up with Kent and Fern Frost. They were in their green jeep, in Horse Canyon, checking out the area for future tours. But that was it…. FIVE.”
When my ex-wife and I moved to Utah thirty years ago (Yikes!!) in the summer of 1994 the population was 1.9 million (by comparison, as of 2021, the population was 3.38 million and the state is still one of the top five growing states). Lacking a jeep at that time, I got to explore southern Utah when you could still hike Desolate Arch in Arches NP and not see anyone! The experience Bates describes was mine at times. There were no signs stopping me from unrolling a sleeping bag on a piece of slick rock outside Moab and spending the night (now, lots of no-camping signs), which I did several times, with stars so bright I didn’t need a flashlight. And, if off the beaten path, you were guaranteed to feel all alone in desolate country.
Thirty years later, the Utah I experienced has changed dramatically. The restaurants are way better, the culture more diverse, the events more varied, but the resulting traffic and the crowds have become, at times, too much for my tastes. I guess I am getting old!!
Update: sold. Was $7000.
Looks like a good price.
“All tags are present. Frame tags matches under hood tag matching data plate tags. Solid vehicle and good driver. Did the 4 wheel disc conversion from Brennan’s. Rebuilt the steering box. Replaced bent axle. New tires. New wiring under hood. All lights work including the high beam indicator. I have jumped in and gone for 40 mile drives with no overheating issues. $7000.00”
This includes a rear PTO gearbox setup, along with a front weight and winch(?). I am wondering if it has a 3 point lift in the back, as there are some arms sticking up from he back. No good pics of the rear cargo area. Unclear how much value is in the jeep itself.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/334812162761099
“Engine is stuck and frame is bad. Hard to find pto assembly is worth the asking price. $1800 or make an offer. Located in Ute Iowa. Will be parting soon if not sold complete.”
Thanks to Tom for spotting this one.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/338617895650993
“1950 Willys CJ3a. Have title. Complete Jeep not restored. This was a fun runner that I built in 2018. Engine started knocking last year and have decided to move on. I have put new springs and shocks, new original style steering, Mile Marker front lock out hubs, lock rite rear locker, clutch and starter ring gear. Jeep is complete and will run. Also have a few extra parts. Ignition, complete set of old NDT tires on 15 inch rims. Jeep is 12v converted with a GM style alternator and 12v aftermarket hi torque starter. Still have original starter and kick start linkage as well as original 6v generator. Both rebuildable.”
