- suv
- 59,500 overpriced
- Hammond, IL
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- classiccars.com
The civilian willys pickup truck is perhaps not as well-known as the ubiquitous jeep cj universal utility vehicle, but it is nonetheless a very important machine that helped set the stage for the pickup becoming one of america's most popular vehicles. Willys overland wisely capitalized on the "war hero" status of the jeep, expanding the line into pickups and utility wagons proved a very wise move. Introduced to the market in 1947, the jeep truck shared the same basic architecture as the station wagon. This 1948 willys-overland jeep truck is far and away one of the best we've ever encountered. It has been treated to a full nut and bolt restoration with careful attention paid to detail and accuracy. The attractive two-tone light blue paintwork is a factory correct color scheme, the darker blue main body and bed highlighted by light blue panels on the doors and roof. Body color steel wheels are unadorned with hubcaps or trim rings, with subtle red pin stripes being the only nod to decoration. The wheels are wrapped in chunky, period correct off-road tires that give the jeep a fabulous, purposeful look. A single spare wheel is mounted to the bed side as original, allowing for an unobstructed cargo area. It is equipped with an original power take-off on the rear bumper, complete with the original safety guard. Paint finish is outstanding, and the body fit is appropriately consistent with a utilitarian machine such as this. The bed appears to have never been used since the restoration and is straight and free of dents, dings or scuffs and features a fabulous "wo" logo tailgate. Chrome plating is limited to just the front bumper, headlight rims and some exterior hardware, but it is extremely nice, having been restored to the same high standard as the rest of the truck. The cab is trimmed with maroon vinyl upholstery piped in white on the split bench seat as original, with tan cowlboard door cards and a red tweed headlining. Like the rest of this wonderful truck, the work impeccably executed. Being a workhorse means there's little in the way of creature comforts, but it does have an original heater and a quintet of fully restored gauges to keep the driver in tune with happenings under the hood. The dash features a two-tone scheme that mimics the exterior, and the paint finishes, chrome plating and switchgear are all in excellent condition. The transmission is shifted via a column-mounted lever, while the three floor mounted levers control the transfer case in/out, high/low ranges, the in/out for the factory equipped pto. The jack remains in factory location behind the seat, and a basic rubber mat lines the floor. The undercarriage and engine bay are equally well-presented, in basic black finishes on the chassis, axle and suspension components. It is exceptionally clean and tidy underneath, with paint work in the wheel wells as nice as that on the body. We can't help but be big fans of this delightful willys overland jeep truck.
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