Charles’ Antenna Question
Speaking of Charles, he was wondering if anyone knows if this was used during WWII? It’s marked MP57. He believes it was based on his research, but was hoping for some confirmation.
1946 Wagon Trip Around Lake Superior
UPDATE II: An eWillys reader named Mike informed me that the state of Wisconsin bought some property from his family for wetlands. The wetlands is named the Gordon MacQuarrie Memorial WetLands, near Superior, Wisconsin. Small world!
Update: This is the first press photo I’ve run across related to the circumvention of Lake Superior in 1946.
“1946 Press Photo Jeep Traveling Near Western End of the Nipigon River in Canada. This is an original press photo. The “circumnavigation” of Lake Superior in a jeep station wagon was accomplished by those intrepid explorers of The Milwaukee Journal. Gordon MacQuarrie, outdoor editor, and James N. Meyer, a photographer. The 2,459-mile trip was made in a clockwise direction and took two weeks. They found this vast Canadian wilderness area easily accessible to Wisconsin sportsmen. Its edge can be reached in a day of hard driving, almost overnight by train and in a few hours by plane. Family tours are not recommended at this time, however, because accommodations on the far northern leg are few and far between. The picture above catches the spirit of the trip as the jeep heads east along the Nipigon River on the north shore. (near western end of branch of Nipigon River in Canada). (Canada – Series – 1946). Photo measures 8.5 x 10.25 inches. Photo is dated –1946.”
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Original Post from 11/24/15:
In 1946 reporter Gordon MarQuarrie and photojournalist drove around Lake Superior in a new Jeep station wagon. They provided reports on September 17th and September 18th, 1946.
1952 M-38A1 Fire Jeep Ladera Ranch, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $13,900
(04/26/2016) “1952 Willys Jeep/ M38A1 (former Military/early CJ) converted to Brush Fire pumper somewhere along the way. I don’t have much history on this vehicle. But, Drives great, pump disconnected for now, but does work. New Paint 2 years ago. (NOTE; PHOTOS SHOW FORMER UPPER HOSE TRAY, HOSE REEL AND TANK WHICH HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND SCRAPPED, REPLACED WITH SECOND SEAT IN REAR WITH MATCHING FRONT SEAT UPHOLSTERY) Now a GREAT truck for parades with the family or cruising the hills of California, or wherever. Fits in any garage!
Other details; Original 4 cyl Willys engine, transmission (3spd) high/ low range, 4 WD (though I’ve never locked front axles, all instruments work along with all electrical working.
History; I’m about the 3rd owner, purchased about 10 years ago from FF in CT. who purchased it from person in PA. As mentioned, definitely a former military M38A1 that was retrofitted as a fire pumper. Some base yellow paint on frame may point to it serving on air base or carrier? No other history known.”
1953 CJ-3A Massachusetts Make Offer
More pics would be helpful.
“53 cj3a v6 3spd lift headers full cage 33s extra parts make offer”
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-willys/6410105918.html
1944 Gpw New Hartford, NY **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
(07/16/2017) Could be worth a look.
“1944 Ford GPW army jeep for sale. Was completely overhauled in 2006. Runs well. Price $10000 cash. Was registered last in 2008. Transferable registration on hand.”
1962 CJ-5 Blue Mountain Lake, NY $2250
Runs and plows. Use snow piles to stop.
“Jeep has been used for driveway snow removal, starts and runs however tends to overheat during warmer months and will need brake work. Frame is solid. No title. Had big plans to fix up just no time. Jeep comes with several extra/new parts including: 2nd engine (not sure if it runs), radiator, carburetor, oil pan, alternator, water pump, grill, 4 extra rims/tires with chains, manuals, gaskets, gauges, doors and boxes of odds and ends. Plow is a manual 5 way plow with hydraulic up lift”
https://glensfalls.craigslist.org/cto/d/1962-willys-jeep/6410539258.html
1961 CJ-5 Lake George, NY $3000
Runs and plows.
“OWNED / PLOWED Only my own driveway FOR 19 YRS, 1961 JEEP- NO PAPERWORK, I INSTALLED THE PLOW ON IT,. FISHER 4 WAY VALVE BODY, WORKS GREAT, F HEAD 134 ENGINE, NO BRAKES/ OR TITLE. I’M ONLY SELLING BECAUSE I AM BUILDING A NEW GARAGE WHERE THE DRIVEWAY FOOTPRINT IS. NO TRADES, I AM FIRM ON THE PRICE- NOT DESPERATE TO SELL. CALLS ONLY. BEFORE 7 PM.”
https://glensfalls.craigslist.org/cto/d/1961-willys-jeep-4-way-fisher/6401898410.html
1965 CJ-5 Killingworth, CT $2900
Runs needs some work.
“Classic 1961 Willy’s Jeep. Runs but needs work.
It’s been in the family for years I just don’t have the time to spend on it anymore. Needs brakes and a good tuneup.
4 cylinder Hurricane engine
I have the side doors just not attached in the pics. Includes plow and 2 axles. Serious inquiries only. Make me an offer.”
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/d/1961-willys-jeep/6403770108.html
1947 CJ-2A Connecticutt $3200
This is a diesel project.
https://nwct.craigslist.org/cto/d/1947-cj2a-mercedes-turbo/6400700356.html
“Hate to sell this thing but things have came up and I don’t have the time to finish it right now. It’s a 1947 willys cj2a with a Mercedes turbo diesel, it is the 3.0 liter 5 cylinder model from a 1985 300d, I have a video of the previous owner of the Mercedes starting it. It has the automatic from the Mercedes still on it which has gotten adapted to the willys transfer case. The jeep is axle dropped so it’s lifted about 8 inches. I have the Mercedes which I will sell with it if you want it for parts and scrap money.
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1962 Wagon Yarmouth, ME $1500
A plow wagon.
“1962 Willys Station Wagon. It has a 6 cyl chevy engine and plow hookup. A great winter project. 233-7five8five.
PROS
Chevy inline 6 update
original seats and interior
original glass
T 90 and T 18
Lock out hubs
original steel wheels
extensive paperwork with it showing parts and repairs
Custom front bumper / plow mount
more parts available
NEGATIVE
lower rockers need relacement
some rust repair needed on floor, doors, fenders and roof
not currently running”
https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-wagon/6407990084.html
1967 CJ-5 New Hampshire $2200
Travis shared this plow jeep.
“1967 cj5 with plow runs great dauntless v6 New tires,shocks,wheel cylinders,brakes,master cyl,water pump,and exhaust.asking”
CJ-2A Parts Neptune, NJ
Gus shared these parts for sale.
“4 Rims $110 (EACH) Orginal rims all powder coating.
3 Tires $110 (EACH) Brand new correct firestone tires.
3 Manafolds $95 one has a crack
2 L-head Engine Heads $200 (EACH)
OUTER STEERING COLUMN TUBES $35
Tie Rod complete assembly good shape $75
TRANSMISSION TOP SHIFTER $80
COMING SOON
2 Orginal COOPER Radiator
2 Transmission bell housings
2Transmissions
2 Flywheels
Rear tow hitch frame
Go devil engine 4 Cylinder ran a year ago
Cleaner Picture coming soon”
https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/cto/d/cj2a-parts/6411308581.html
1944 Photo of Jeeps in Burmese Mud on eBay
What a mess!
“1944 Press Photo Jeep stuck in mud halts convoy with supplies in Burma jungle. This is an original press photo. Rivers and mud slow the builders of the Zedo road that will replace the old Burma road, supply route to China cut by the Japanese. Top: Chinese engineers build a handmade wooden bridge across the Tanai Hka river. Bottom, a jeep stuck in the road construction receives a helping had after it was bogged down in the mud, deep in the Burma jungle. A convoy of trucks had to wait on the side of the road for the jeep to be extricated before pushing on (United State) (Wars) (World War II) (Burma)Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 08-11-1944.”
1946 CJ-2a Dunedin, FL $5000
UPDATE: Listed as a ’47, the serial number suggests it was manufactured in ’46.
Could be worth a look. Might have some Allstate or similar hubs. Might have some bondo on the driver’s side.
“Willys Overland CJ-2A, 1947, serial # 66215, FL title. Civilian willy jeep.Runs good. Drivable. Fold down split windshield. Tailgate.”
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1947-willys-cj-2a/6394582418.html
1951 M-38 Zottegem, Belgium Make Offer
UPDATE: Laurens provided a link to Facebook that has more photos: https://www.facebook.com/Willys-Jeep-M38-135991977104621/
Laurens is selling his nice looking M-38.
1963 FC-170 Tavares, FL $6500
Will need some work.
“I have a nice, 90% rust free FC 170 for sale. Came from Reno Nevada to Florida this year. My plan was to do a full resto, but I found a J300 DRW I will do instead.
This truck was originally owned by an Aviation Company in the mid west and still has the metal inventory tag. It runs and drives well, with the stock 226-6, 3 spd T90,. the body is really nice for a FC. Frame excellent, rain gutters excellent, glass fair, floors are amazingly good, fenders good, doors not rusty, just need body work. Some amateur body work was started by the prev owner, but there is much to work with here. This truck is 100% stock, except for a plexiglass dash (no idea) and some bucket seats. I have a stock uncut dash that goes with the truck for you, but not the seats.
Take a look at the pics. FC’s are very popular and are difficult to find in decent condition. No low ball offers, but I may entertain an offer close to 6500. You wont lose money on FC’s – why they are so hot – I have no idea.”
https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/1963-willys-fc-170-4×4-nice/6407665105.html
1952 M-38 Windsor, NY **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4200.
Mouse ate some wiring, so it doesn’t run at the moment. It might not take much to get it going again.
“1952 Willys Jeep. Selling due to the death of the owner. I do not know the details or history of this Willys. It is currently not running because mice ate some wiring. It should run but you should consider as non-running. A couple oddities…there was power brakes and a different gas pedal installed and it has street tires. I guess the plan was to have a daily driver. I don’t know. Anyway, other than that it’s pretty neat looking. I have the transferable registration. $4200.”
1946 CJ-2A Milton, DE **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500
(11/19/2017) The body has had some repairs.
“Listed for your viewing pleasure today is my very clean 1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep. This little beauty is truly something special. Column shift “3 on the tree” in the original color combo for the period. This Jeep spent the better part of 16 years after being completed stored in a dusty but climate controlled garage and after a long stretch and some tinkering she is ready for some action!
The whole Jeep was gone through in the late 90s after being acquired by the previous owner by the original owner family who had it new for farm use and then the grandson in the late 60s to early 70s had it as an advertising piece for his auto parts store in central DE. Mileage was said to be original. Flat Head 4. The jeep has practically new tires, a brand new battery, coil, cap, rotor, plugs and plug wires and floor ignition switch. The fuel tank, wiring harness, fuel lines, brake lines and so on were all replaced previously as well. The frame and body are both in great shape.
Very solid Jeep here as shown in the photos. Some things were changed such as the spare tire and wheel location, a roll cage was added for safety and seat belts were added as well. All are easily removed if you prefer to be more period correct. Vacuum operated drivers side wiper even works! Newer Bestop soft top in great condition as well as the full soft doors seen in the photos. Tiny crack in the drivers side windshield glass. Paint shows very well. Has some tiny blemishes up close but these things were not painted even when they were new to be show stoppers.
I would say this Jeep is a very solid driver quality piece that is sure to grab just about anyone’s attention. I have all new brakes for the front and rear that will go with the Jeep as well as various manuals, a cover, spare oil filter and other small bits and pieces acquired over time. Starts, runs, rides, stops, idles and cools great.
I see a tiny drop of oil on the floor every now and then from the oil pan, never cared to fool with it. No issues there. Has not seen much action lately other than in and out of the garage and fair weather spins around the neighborhood with my son and wife. Be prepared for questions, this thing gets attention. If I have it at the bottom of the driveway while cleaning out the garage the lookie loo’s all come around!
More information to come! I also have a video of it running that I will post shortly as well. As you can see I have too much laying around and I am trying to reduce the toys laying around. I have a hellcat in the garage that’s buried at this point from the clutter. No the Tri-Z is not for sale. Neither is the Lifted Platinum Superduty 🙂 “
1946 CJ-2A Summit, NJ $6000
Runs.
“Arizona Willy’s shipped here 2 years ago. Garaged, Registered, Title in hand. No rust. All original. Run around with her as is, or do a restoration, its all there. Comes with: new tailgate and chains, Supports for canvas, spare rim.
If you know what this is you know its worth my asking price, please don’t waist my time or yours with lowball offers. Show up with cash and drive it home. I’ve had more fun with this car than any I’ve owned.
Text message is preferred, but feel free to call if that’s better for you.”
https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-cj2a/6404030079.html
1952 CJ-3A Surrey, BC, Canada $6800C
Has some rust and some mods.
“Was going to fix it up but no time selling all projects hasn’t been started since the summer but drives.”
https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/d/1952-jeep-willys/6405850944.html
1946 CJ-2A Yorktown, NY $4500
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500.
(09/19/2017) Apart from the body, it isn’t clear what else needs finishing.
“After seven years a lot of hard work it’s time to sell my 1946 Willys CJ2a. I’ve taken it down to the bare frame and rebuilt it. It runs and drives now but isn’t quite finished. Underneath everything has been painted, bed-lined, resealed, the brakes are all new, and the exhaust is fresh as well. I’ve been through the engine, rebuilt the carb, and the entire wiring harness has been replaced. I fixed the major rust, redid the floors and left the rest alone because I like patina. It comes with lots of spares (extra engine, transfer case, hood, and another complete set of axles) and could basically be driven as is. Of course if you want it shiny, that’s OK too.”
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-cj2a-jeep/6390744138.html
1969 CJ-6 Milton, WV **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
(05/06/2017) Not sure how much value is here.
“A lot of folks has heard of a CJ 5 and a CJ 7 Jeep, but have you heard of a CJ-6 Jeep. This is a rare Jeep that when fixed up is worth a lot of money. I was going to restore this Jeep but just don’t have the time. ”
1948 CJ-2A Globe, AZ $3200
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3200.
“1948 jeep willys, runs and drives beautifully, 4X4 works perfectly. Has had tons of work done, just needs someone to finish it off (or leave the great old patina and enjoy it). Comes with 6 stock wheels that need new tires mounted on. Text for details or to schedule a time to come check it out”
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/1948-jeep-willys/6406319875.html
Photos From Spec Equip Training in San Antonio
These photos from a Special Equipment training event in San Antonio, Texas, were published in the February 1955 issue of Kaiser Willys News. While the Commando Fire Truck was included in the photo spread, I’m betting that the photo was not taken in San Antonio.