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Willys Surrey Gala Jeep 1959-1964

Posted on May 5, 2011 by admin | 1 Comments

The Surrey Gala Package, produced from 1959 to 1964, was based off the DJ-3A Dispatcher (a flat fender jeep). The DJ-3A was originally used as a postal truck with the US Postal Service until 1959 when the contract ended. The surplus Jeeps and parts were then used to produce the Surrey Galas. Shortly after Henry Kaiser bought Willys-Overland he retired…

Willys Jeepster (VJ) Brief History

Posted on April 29, 2011 by admin | 0 Comments

About the Willys Jeepster: Developed in 1948 by Willys Overland and with the help of designer Brooks Stevens, the Jeepster was designed to be a sporty and stylish sedan for a newly expanding passenger-car market. Sharing parts with the Willys Station Wagon and Pickup Truck, the Jeepster was charming and sporty. It was a good cruiser with excellent gas mileage…

Kaiser Willys Two-Tone Paint Colors

Posted on April 27, 2011 by admin | 5 Comments

Two-Tone Color Guide for 1945-1961 Willys Station Wagons (4×2), Utility Deliveries (4×2), 2WD Station Wagon, 4×4 Utility Wagon, Delivery, Trucks, FC-150, FC-170 1945 -1946 – 1947 WILLYS Station Wagon (Fenders, Hood, and Top) Normandy Blue & Tunisian Red (Side and End Panels) Clear Maple & Mahogany Brown 1950 – 1951 WILLYS Station Wagon Canyon Glow (Body) & Potomac Gray Caribbean Blue Dk. Poly & Potomac Gray…

The Postwar Willys CJ-2 Fire Jeep

Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin | 0 Comments

The Willys jeep was such a utilitarian and universal vehicle that after the war Willys developed many versions for civilian use. In 1945 Willys Overland developed the CJ-2 Fire, a rural fire truck which was just about self-contained. Based on the original MB, it used a Barton U-40 centrifugal pump which was mounted ahead of the grille, with a protective…

Grille Styles for Willys Jeeps

Posted on March 13, 2011 by admin | 1 Comments

Quick Grille reference to help you see the differences between the Willys Jeep models: MB/GPW, CJ-2A, CJ-3A, M38, CJ-3B, CJ-5 & M38-A1. Get Connected. Stay Inspired. Build Your Willys. -If you have enjoyed this blog please tell a friend. We rely on people like you to make this a great place for Willys Jeep Life. – thank you. Like Us. Facebook…

Kaiser Willys Jeep Vehicle Color Guide 1946-1963

Willys Jeep Color Guide 1946-1963

Posted on February 20, 2011 by admin | 5 Comments

*Note: The color swatches presented in this reference are as close to original as we are able to produce, and are to be used as a guide only. All colors are not 100% accurate. Due to variations in ink, paper, digital convrsions, monitor calibrations, and discoloration over time, we are not able to guarantee 100% accuracy. Please use this…

Kaiser Willys CJ-2A Color Guide

Posted on February 9, 2011 by admin | 14 Comments

Willys Overland offered the new Civilian Jeep or CJ-2A in nine colors between 1945-1947. The nine jeep colors are as follows: Harvard Red, Michigan Yellow, Autumn Yellow, Pasture Green, Black, Normandy Blue, Picket Gray, Luzon Red & Harvest Tan. We have put together a couple of samples of these colors on a CJ-2A for your reference. Please note: colors may…