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I purchased a 1957 Berg’s Truck and Parts Co (Aka the King of Jeeps) Catalog off of eBay. It included this flyer for a set of hubs I’ve never seen. Anyone ever run across these? (You can compare them to other flanges/summer hubs here: http://www.ewillys.com/2017/01/09/warns-summer-hubs/)
I ran out of time for updates yesterday (other than the K hub above).
As I mentioned last week, we’ve been busy redoing my mother-in-law’s back yard pond area. It’s meant moving and rewiring the garden outlets, replacing water pipes and irrigation hose, ripping up old landscaping, and laying 2 tons of stone for a walk way. I spent most of yesterday laying the stone (see pics below).
On another note. Ann was walking towards the entrance of Lowest yesterday wearing her “Bomb Squad” shirt, one she got from Joe in Mesa (she loves the shirt). In the Airforce, among other things, she both armed and defused bombs. That was part of her profession, so she wears her Bomb Squad shirt proudly.
Anyway, as she’s walking into Lowes, some guy in a truck drives near her as she neared the front entrance of the store and calls out to her. She didn’t understand him, so she asked him what he said. He replied that “it was nice of your boyfriend to let you wear his shirt.”
Shit, meet fan ….
Let’s just say that it didn’t go well for that guy. Ann explained that she did not need to justify her service to the man in the truck, but she did anyway, telling him that it was her, not her husband, who was the bomb expert, that it was her profession. And, if a bomb ever needed to be defused, that she ought to be the one doing it and not her husband (I concur).
The lesson here is don’t be like that guy. There are over 200,000 of active-duty women in the military doing all kinds of work. Show’m respect.
Here are some pics of the backyard project …
this is the pond pump and plumping. The pipes needed some new sections. The wiring for the pump was never attached to a post, so I moved the wiring, sunk a post, and added a craftsman style box and cover.
This is another electrical outlet that needed a post and the craftsman box around it. I’ve added some anti-critter filler at the bottom to keep them at bay (hopefully).
New irrigation hose.
Finally ready for stone.
Let the laying of stone begin.
I saw this video for the first time yesterday. Near the end of it there are several jeeps featured doing non-farm chores. I’ve taken a few screen shots of them and added them below. The most interesting one to me is the red one with the extended rear (pic with guys carrying the washing machine).
We’ve run across these extended rears like this on a few jeeps over the years, but this is the earliest evidence of them that I have seen. The one on the back of the red jeep looks like to me like it was professionally made, leading me to wonder if it was a purchasable product.
Earlier in September Bernt used his CJ-5 and trailer to work on the local train tracks.
Years ago, he had a chance to bring home a retired trolley engine, seen in the pic below:
He repaired it and now it is used for events like the Oldtimerfruender event.
Looks good. Has a replacement body with a passenger tank.
https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-cj3b/6704218111.html
“Restored willys CJ3B , 4 cylinder, runs great and quiet, has a black soft top put on twice, kept in garage, mainly hauled grand kids around”
Mark’s got this nice looking flatbed truck listed on Jeeptruck.com.
http://www.jeeptruck.com/mjs/sale18/adm369/adm369.html
“Original 1949 flatbed truck. Cab off restoration. 12 volt Ford 6 cylinder engine. 4 wheel drive works fine. A very nice slow truck.”
Mike of Watson’s Wagons has these two M-38A1s plus parts for sale.
https://york.craigslist.org/cto/d/willys-2ea-1953-m38a1s/6696431926.html
“I have two 1953 M38A1 projects. One is all original 24 V system which does run but needs a carburetor and ignition coil which I can provide. Included is a new fuel line kit which it will need. The brakes do not work. The body is rough but comes with front and rear brand new floor panels rear tailgate section and toolbox. The other 53 is a restoration in progress complete chassis has been gone through with all new brakes,seals,brake lines, etc. All the heavy lifting work has been completed for you. T90 transmission and T18 transfer case have been rebuilt, engine has all new seals with the exception of rear main seal. Engine is yet to be tested. This vehicle comes with a new old stock body with very minor surface rust on the passenger side, standard windshield frame, hood and new CJ5 fenders (easily converted) Front seats and a whole bunch of extra parts.
Anything that I have that is M38A1 related goes with the total package. I have one set of new batteries for the vehicles. Too many small items to list . Serious inquiries only price is firm please no lowballing . I have one title for the green Jeep and to spare engines to go with it both engines are frozen most likely due to sitting.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $13,500.
()5/16/2017) This was for sale back in 2015. I thought it sold, but it seems to have the same license plate.
https://boone.craigslist.org/cto/d/1962-willys-101-jeep-very-rare/6672417804.html
“1962 willys 101. Produced in Brazil for three years. As far as I know it is the only one in the U.S. Everything works as it should. No rust.
-Brazilian made Chevy inline 6
-new Mickey Thompson tires
-new top
-disc breaks
-power steering
-new summit 2 barrel carb
-Dana 44 axels
-7k miles on engine
The price is below what it is valued by Hagerty. I will consider a partial trade for a finished cj7, and the rest cash. All deals will be made in person with cash! Please call or text with any questions.”
This GPW has been civilized with a CJ front clip, a tailgate, and a Buick V6.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/very-rare-1942-gpw-ford/6686654634.html
“I have a very rare 1942 GPW Ford for sale! Clean and clear Title in hand. Original military wheels to go with. Amo cans still in working order. Has a Buick 6 runs all it needs is a water pump! Must see!”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.
(08/07/2018) Looks in good shape. Has the driver’s side floor been patched or filled?
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/d/1975-cj-6-rareoriginal-miles/6702241505.html
“ALL ORIGINAL! except for wheels, tires and paint. 54,349 original miles. This jeep is in excellent condition for a 43 year old jeep. This is NOT a restored vehicle. Some work would be required to make it perfect. Restored, these CJ6’s go for $20,000. Runs great! Drives great! 3 speed manual. Power steering. Soft top. 33″ Procomp tires. 258 inline six. Rebuilt front suspension. Dash was not painted and is still the original color of the jeep. I do have a set of the older, Willys style rims that I would be willing to throw in with asking price.”
Appears worth a look.
https://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/d/m151-4×4-military-jeep-truck/6698117640.html
“MINT CONDITION
M151 MUTT MILITARY JEEP/TRUCK 4X4
RUNS AND DRIVES BEAUTIFULLY
NO ISSUES BODY AND UNDERSIDE IS SOLID
ALWAYS MAINTAINED AND BABIED GARAGED ALWAYS
HAS TITLE AND PLATES CAN BE DRIVEN ON ANY PUBLIC ROAD AND IS INSPECTED AND REGISTERED WITH NY STATE
ALL ORIGINAL
I BELIEVE THIS ONE IS VIETNAM/KOREAN WAR ERA
COMES WITH CANVAS TOP, ANTENNA, AND RADIO EQUIPMENT, DUMMY MACHINE GUN, MACHINE GUN MOUNT ECT. ALL ACCESSORIES COMES WITH ALL MANUALS AND PAPERWORK
JUST INSPECTED AND HAS BRAND NEW BATTERIES ENGINE AND TRANS ARE GOOD.
BODY HAS DINGS AND KNICKS HERE AND THERE BUT OVERALL 9/10 CONDITION
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Some more pics would be useful.
https://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-jeep/6691192259.html
“1946 Willy’s. Very good body. Runs good. Rare find.”
The body has seen some work. It runs.
https://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-cj2a/6705137186.html
“1946 Willys cj2a clean title. Runs motor was suppose to be rebuilt 10k miles ago or so. Shifts fine 4×4 works good. Brakes work ok. Could use tune up/old gas drained perfect for hunting rig. 6 volt system has battery but needs new one $2800”
Needs some work.
https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/1942-ford-gpw-jeep/6705570117.html
“For Sale: 1942 Ford GPW.
• Original engine, frame, and body with matching serial numbers
• T84 transmission rebuilt by Northwest Military Vehicles
• Rebuilt transfer case and
• Overhauled engine, all new bearings, seals, shock mounts with new old stock GPW head installed.
• New exhaust manifold
• New wheel bearings
• New brake system: master cylinder, all 4 slave cylinders, and all lines
• 6 volt system.
• New Transmission crossmember installed with new shock mounts
• New exhaust pipe.
• Rebuilt steering gearbox with new steering wheel
• Receipts for all new parts and work log
• Original owners manual
• Black Bestop soft top with doors, not installed.
Incomplete:
• New rear frame piece is not installed
• Original war era carburetor needs to be rebuilt, have kit
• Body handles, side mirror, windshield block not installed
• Original oil bath air filter needs to be cleaned out and installed.
• Engine not completely broken in after rebuild
• Body tube is pretty rough, will need replacement or substantial repair work.
Not original:
• C2JA windshield.
• Passenger seat.
• Voltage regulator
• Aluminum wheels
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This might be a good price.
https://eastky.craigslist.org/pts/d/1947-willys-jeep/6703198915.html
“I believe this to be a 1947 CJ2A but not sure on the year. I bought it for parts the body and frame were rusted beyond repair. The engine ran like a sewing machine I only needed the trans so I put oil in the cylinders and put it under my building and covered it. But after sitting in there for over 20 years it is stuck. I believe if someone wanted it for the external parts it is well worth my asking price. I have lots of other parts for these Willys jeeps. I also have a building full of vintage auto parts ,mostly Chevy some Ford etc. I would make someone a good deal on a bunch of parts. I need to tear down the building everything needs gone. Located 3 miles southwest of Whitesburg,KY.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/30/2018) This appears to have the Easylok hubs I wrote about yesterday.
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1951-willys-jeep-summerville/6702096122.html
“Farm Jeep licensed in the early 80s not taged since, misplaced title can’t find it was the story I got I believe it, it’s been
Used but kept in a barn. Needs some TLC NOT BAD THOUGH . I WAS TOLD THE MOTOR was rebuilt . Can’t prove but again I believe it. It is converted to 12 volt , with a like new working elec remote winch. It has freewheeling hub lock outs on it. Bill of sale at this time.”
Maybe some value here?
https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/d/1941-willys-army-jeep/6698831016.html
“1941 Willis army jeep needs work as is no tire kickers bring cash and flatbed”
No pics provided.
https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-jeep-cj2a/6694815029.html
“1946 willys jeep cj2a.
Body is patched and welded and looks 70 years old but its completely solid. Most of the body parts are heavier guage metal than stock and nothing is weak or rusted.
Engine is an l134 4 cylinder. Runs well.
Transmission and transfer case were rebuilt. New clutch. All work well.
Both axles were redone and work well with no leaks.
Radiator is new.
Brake system cylinders and lines are all brand new and work well.
The steering drives straight and tires are new period correct.
The jeep does everything it did in 1946 and about as well or better.
Its got a clean nj title. Runs and drives well and has been on the road most of this summer.
It needs lights wired in and temp guage and fuel guage wired in. New wiring harness is about 300 to 350. I dont drive it at night so havent gotten around to that yet.
Lots of spare parts come with it.
Im pretty firm on price.”
Not sure what the model is. Not pics provided.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/2-52-willys/6704521456.html
“2 1952 Willys. Both complete. One rebuilt engine and one rebuilt transmission neither ever installed yet. Originally belonged to older gentleman that was in the process of making one nice out of the 2. Please call or text with any questions. $2500 or best offer. Have $1900 in receipts for the engine rebuild.”
It’s a project.
https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jeep-fc-150/6701760477.html
“1957 Willys Jeep FC150, 4 cylinder , 3 speed, 4X4, Needs to be restored or just get it running and have fun. Has wheels from a early CJ. It’s very complete just missing the radio. Cab over design”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/09/2018) Those are some large tires for that stock running gear.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/1947-willys-jeep/6688468948.html
“1947 cj2 willys.lots of work on the tub and frame.flat head 4 cylinder overhauled.t90 manual trans.overhauled.dana 18 transfercase gone thru.has leaf over conversion.heavier shackles installed.custom built power steering .alum.radiator installed.led lighting.up graded starter,bell housing and flywheel.custom built clutch.much heavier clutch pressure.changed to manual locking hubs.has stock 5:38 running gears.has a full rollcage.built deeper oil pan for engine.sits on 35 inch boggers.has brand new carburator.used for offroad only.i have no title.tub does have the vin. plate in place .i purchased 3 jeeps in a package deal for parts.built this sold most of every thing else. i do have some spare parts i thought i might need.i do not really want to part with this jeep .but have a much bigger jeep i am building.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/05/2018) Glenn spotted this unusual Swiss truck.
https://southcoast.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-pinzgauer/6698358325.html
“1981 Swiss Army truck Pinzgauer runs excellent low mileage one of the best 4-wheel vehicle you’ll ever get front and rear lockers low range needs nothing winch included upgraded military seats LED lights 4 wheel independent suspension”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/01/2017) More photos here: https://willysjeepfc170.blogspot.com
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/d/jeep-fc170-willys-forward/6674998240.html
“Jeep forward control. Willys
FC170, fc170 with snowplow.
Made some progress on this but got a new project and unfortunately this has to go.
Runs, drives, needs brakework and bodywork.
All there including the snowplow.
See blog with photos of project.
https://willysjeepfc170.blogspot.com
This is a restoration truck and these are now getting super hard to get in even reasonable condition.
Dont ask me to come and look at it if you dont have cash and a trailer.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1700.
(06/29/2018) Chris spotted this oddball. Might be neat if finished up nicely.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/d/1951-willys-jeepratrod-runs/6701967802.html
“1951 Willys jeep Va Title in my name has f134 motor that runs and yard drives good,working 4 drive,vintage lockout hubs,needs mastercylinder and wheels cylinders resealed, to stop. Recent tires Starts easy and purrs like a kitten”
Has some mild mods.
https://waco.craigslist.org/cto/d/1946-willys-jeep/6699950091.html
“1946 Willy’s jeep. Runs and drives great. New top new tires. Winch all original rest”
