Looking for a Couple Oddball Willys

[Bill Norris]

I'm trying to locate the following vehicles for research. Specifically looking for very original or correctly restored:

1. 2WD Traveller
2. Parkway Conversion
3. Jade Green Surrey

I have tried Willys America but Paul's are in 'need to be restored' condition. Anybody here have one of these?

Thanks,
Bill Norris

 

[bullheadbum]

I'm trying to locate the following vehicles for research. Specifically looking for very original or correctly restored:

1. 2WD Traveller
2. Parkway Conversion
3. Jade Green Surrey

I have tried Willys America but Paul's are in 'need to be restored' condition. Anybody here have one of these?

Thanks,
Bill Norris

I have a 1961 Parkway Conversion kind of rough, it Has a sbc but everything else seems Like a converted panel delivery. If I can help you with pictures or measurements let me know what you are looking for. Keith

 

[Bill Norris]

Keith,

Thanks for the offer. I might take you up on that. Does it look stock on the outside and the interior?

Thanks!
Bill

 

[bullheadbum]

It does look stock outside and not sure about inside, the window location and supports between the windows looks like the drawings that Willy’s used to do the conversion.

 

[Bill Norris]

Keith,

Thanks for the info. Could I trouble you for a couple of photos?

My e-mail is billnorris5189@gmail.com

Thanks for your help!
Bill

 

[JABJEEP]

Looking for a Couple Oddball Willys​

I thought you meant some of us!

 

[Barney]

I'm trying to locate the following vehicles for research. Specifically looking for very original or correctly restored:

1. 2WD Traveller
2. Parkway Conversion
3. Jade Green Surrey

I have tried Willys America but Paul's are in 'need to be restored' condition. Anybody here have one of these?

Thanks,
Bill Norris

I have a 1953 Parkway. As far as I know, it's mostly original ... not "correctly" restored, but cleaned up enough to be a decent driver. New aluminum radiator and plastic gas tank. Let me know if I can be of help.

 

[Bill Norris]

I have a 1953 Parkway. As far as I know, it's mostly original ... not "correctly" restored, but cleaned up enough to be a decent driver. New aluminum radiator and plastic gas tank. Let me know if I can be of help.

Jabjeep,

That is a good point. I should have been more clear in my title!

Barney, if I could trouble you for pics too, that would be great.

Thanks!
Bill

 

[Bill Norris]

Keith and Denny generously sent me their photos. So I have my Parkway questions answered. Thank you both for your help.

Another vehicle I forgot to request was a personnel carrier. Anyone have one of those fully intact and close to being original looking? I’ve found a couple but they are in pieces and not enough meat on the bones left.

Thanks everyone,
Bill

 

[scramboleer]

Hi Bill,

This may help:

Hey there working on a 1955 Cargo Personel Carrier

Need ideas on what it should look like when its done Color ?? pictures info anything would be helpful

www.oldwillysforum.com

Cheers!

 

[Bill Norris]

Thanks Scramboleer. Not sure how I missed that.

Bill

 

[Jon]

I have an export model , Military Jeep truck CPC one of about 80 sent to Denmark in 1950 . The rear is more like a Dodge WC style than the civilian ones in most of the promotions of the time. Military contract rather than production vehicle.

 

[Bill Norris]

Jon,

Could I trouble you for pictures of it???

Thanks,
Bill

 

[Bill Norris]

Jon,

Could I trouble you for pictures of it???

Thanks,
Bill

 

[scramboleer]

Hi Bill,

Feel free the plead the 5th, but can you hint at what you're working on? You create such good stuff... it's like everything you touch is gold.


Dan

 

[Bill Norris]

Geez Dan, you’re going to make my head swell! Glad you like my stuff.

So I’ve gotten to the point in my life that things are settled enough that I’m going to attempt my bucket list item of writing a book on the history of Jeep 1940-2022. I’m trying to cover as many models as I can. These requests are for some I have never been able to track down.

I’ve given myself two years to do it, but am hoping to get it done in one if I can. It’s so much fun to work on I lose track of time and accomplish more than I set out to when I hit the keyboard. I’m also publishing this myself so it’s my timeline and material so I don’t have any limitations on deadlines or number of pages.

Thanks for your interest.
Bill

 

[Bill Norris]

So Jon is filling my void for the CPC. Only one outstanding at the moment is the 2WD traveller. Anybody, anybody??

Thanks everyone,
Bill

 

[scramboleer]

So Jon is filling my void for the CPC. Only one outstanding at the moment is the 2WD traveller. Anybody, anybody??

Thanks everyone,
Bill

Paul's 2wd Traveller is the only one I've seen, but as you mention in your first post, it needs a bit of work.

 

[ndnile]

Paul's 2wd Traveller is the only one I've seen, but as you mention in your first post, it needs a bit of work.

Dang I was just there today. If I had seen this I could’ve snapped a few pics.

Overall the trip was a bit of a bummer. We are camping about an hour away. I called and asked if I could come look around. Lady said sure, but only outside. Made the 1hr drive specifically for this. Checked in at the office (there was a note that said to do that) she said not to open doors, climb on thing, etc. Saw about 1/2 of the back lot when Paul came out and chased us away. Hands were in my pockets the whole time. I had touched nothing.

 

[timd32]

Dang I was just there today. If I had seen this I could’ve snapped a few pics.

Overall the trip was a bit of a bummer. We are camping about an hour away. I called and asked if I could come look around. Lady said sure, but only outside. Made the 1hr drive specifically for this. Checked in at the office (there was a note that said to do that) she said not to open doors, climb on thing, etc. Saw about 1/2 of the back lot when Paul came out and chased us away. Hands were in my pockets the whole time. I had touched nothing.

Get off my lawn! Damn kids...