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Nine Years Ago Traveling in Texas

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Nine years ago, April 24th, 2015, we began our weeks-long exploration of Texas following an unexpected illness that sidelined me for a week in New Mexico. If you haven’t taken the time to circumvent Texas, we highly recommend you do!

http://www.ewillys.com/2015/04/11/messin-w-texas-in-april-may-2015-summary/

Visit at the Border Patrol Museum:

Meeting Lee and Sam in Texas’ Hill Country:

Our First Bucee’s:

Exploring the The USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier was fun:

After departing Texas, I was surprised when I happened upon Sagauche, Colorado:

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Vintage Jeep Posters Middletown, CT $20-$800

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Documents, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(05/05/2023) Bill shared this link to the seller of a variety of posters. I’ve bought some of his rare items off of eBay. I’d spring for the 5 Great Willys Values poster if it wasn’t ripped. I’ve only run across one other.

https://hartford.craigslist.org/atq/d/middletown-vintage-original-ww2-and/7724796927.html

“WORLD WAR 2 ORIGINAL POSTERS, AND MANY WILLYS JEEP RELATED POSTERS.

PRICES VARIED ACCORDING TO AGE, SIZE, AND CONTENT.

ALL POSTERS AND RELATED JEEP ITEMS ARE ORIGINALS AND IN GOOD SHAPE.

SOME ARE FRAMED AND SOME ARE NOT.

SOME OF THE SIZES OF THE ITEMS ARE LISTING IN THE PHOTOS ON A PIECE OF PAPER ON THE ITEM.

PRICES RANGE FROM $800.00 TO $20.00

WHEN RESPONDING PLEASE INCLUDE A PHONE NUMBER TO DISCUSS POSTERS OR RESPONSE WILL BE DELETED.”

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1953 CJ-3B Arvada, CO $9000

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

There is a little bit of channel rot. Motor started, but now doesn’t turn over.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/arvada-1953-jeep-willys-cj3b/7730613023.html

“1953 Willys CJ3B Estate sale. Been part of the family for over 50 years and always well cared for. This is the perfect jeep to restore. Frame and body is exceptional condition with only a few signs of rust on the body. Set for 3 years without running. Started right up and idled for short time. Then on second try motor doesn’t turn over. Clear Colo title. We are not sure of the value but looking for reasonable offers. Best offer now is $6000”

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1946 CJ-2A Marenisco, MI $10,000

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: Nice, Stock. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This 2A includes a rear PTO and gearbox. The rear bed floor has been replaced.

https://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/d/marenisco-1946-willys-jeep-cj2a/7730544862.html

“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A. $10,000 OBO. Frame of rebuild. Thousands in new parts. Has PTO. 97% complete restoration. Just needs a couple small items.”

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Year? MB Fall River Mills, CA $5000

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

It runs. Bill shared it. The jeep is local to him, so he could take a look at it for someone if need be.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/960423135220520

“1940s military vehicle. Original engine runs smoothly and strong. Can drive onto your trailer. Fuel tank is rusted, auxiliary fuel supply is used to demonstrate. Brakes function and vehicle is drive able, shifts smoothly and fwd functions. Restore able classic. Has no ID plates, bill of sale only.”

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1953 CJ-3B Golden, CO $7500

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B • TAGS: Half-Top. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Seems worth a look. It does have at least some floor rust.l

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/golden-willys-jeep/7739967482.html

“Original motor and running gear, LT235/75R15 radial tires 13/32” tread depth, 6′ snow blade, two 6 volt batteries in parallel,
Warn front hubs, rare Koenig top with roll up widows, roll bar, Ramsey 8000 lb. PTO winch, engine block heater,
normal rust in body, very good seat upholstery. Runs and drives.
Clear Colorado title

Extras

Tire chains, 4 each
Tire chain cross bars, 6 each
Tire chain snubbers, 3 each and links
Bag for all tire chains
Service manual
Hi Lift jack
Shovel
Axe
Box of shackles, various sizes
Jumper cables
Tow rope, 60′, new
Tow sling
Swivel hook
Battery tender
Park lights kits, amber and clear, new
Lug wrench
Doors, soft top
Bikini top, Bestop, new
Top bows for Bikini top
Tub of parts, fly wheel, hose, fan belt, etc.
Differential parts
Rope, odds and ends

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1946 CJ-2A Anoka, MN $13,980

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Lots of updates to this flat fender.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ctd/d/dayton-1946-willys-cj2a-4×4-38l-v6/7738871694.html

“1946 Willy’s CJ2A 4×4 ** This beautiful SUV us powered with a 3.8L V6 engine and automatic transmission. The body is very solid and straight. Clean underneath the vehicle. Newer restoration with a lot of newer suspension parts. It has a great look. Has the removable top with doors. Easy to put on and take off. Very nice Mastercraft 33×12.50R15LT tires. 4×4 works. This one has the flip out windshield. Manual wiper. The interior is very clean and in excellent condition. The odometer shows 1,134 since it was rebuilt. This is very fun SUV to cruise and be seen in. Make this unbeatable deal yours today before it’s gone.”

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CJ-5 Koenig Hardtop Dresser, WI $450

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Parts • TAGS: Hardtop. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This hardtop looks solid.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/pts/d/dresser-cj5-half-cab-and-axles/7738690037.html

“Front and rear axles for willys cj5 300 dollars
Steel half cab for cj5”

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FC Parts Morristown, NJ

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

If you need some FC parts, you might check out this ad.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1103901014215447/

“FOR SALE: FC150 doghouses $200@, uncut dash panels $200@, (2 )passenger 1962-64 door panels 150@. Original wheels $50@. Many other parts.”

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1946 CJ-2A + Spen Trailer Black River Falls, WI $5000

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: Hardtop. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Seller is willing to sell the jeep and trailer separately. The top may be a Beck.

https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/pts/d/black-river-falls-willys-cj2a-spen/7739171891.html

“1946 Willys CJ2A, v6, 4spd, front disc brakes. I bought the jeep site unseen from an auction. The auction claimed it only needed a battery, which wasn’t true, and I’ve never tried to get it running. The doors (not pictured) are inside the jeep. It came with a New Mexico title, but it is now a Wisconsin title in my name. $3000 (will sell separately)

1940s Spen Model H trailer. This is the civilian equivalent to the Bantam trailers, only more rare. I’m not sure if the side rails are original, but they are well made. $1200 (will sell separately)

Willy’s running gear from a 53 pickup. The radiator, motor, transmission, transfer case, starter are sitting on a pallet and can be started the way it sits using a temp fuel can. I also have the front and rear axles with four newer leaf springs. $1200 (will not sell separately until the after the jeep sells)

Will sell everything for $5,000 or reasonable offer. Located in Black River Falls, WI.”

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Koenig PTO Crankshaft Winch Kronenwetter, WI $850

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Not many of these crankshaft-powered winches around.

https://wausau.craigslist.org/pts/d/mosinee-koenig-pto-winch/7739225226.html

“koenig-pto-crankshaft-winch”

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1957 FC-150 Hanover, MA $4100

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $4100.

(03/10/2024) Looks like a good project.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/329414540119988

“1957 fc150. Bought this as a project it’s got new floors and corners welded in. Body is close, no rust. Frame is solid. Motor ran recently but is not currently wired can show video of running. Have older VT registrations but no title should be able to get one. I planned to finish this but priorities have changed. Have Complete New wire harness and all parts to put this together except headlights that I can not find. New exhaust also installed. Bed and fenders and gas tank all included. Bed has some rust but not too bad. Have all glass but rear flat glass is cracked”

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Modified CJ-3B Littleton, CO $8000

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.

(04/05/2024) This former ice-racing jeep got modified. The former owner’s son-in-law had some opinions about this on Facebook … “This was my father in laws jeep. If you knew Smitty you knew the proud ice racing history this jeep represented. Now it is a total piece of crap?. It is sad to see someone take a piece of local history and shit all over it…” ..

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/littleton-jeep-cj-3b-rat-rod-54-small/7733629827.html

From this CJ-3B …

To this, which is for sale:

year-cj3b-dirty-george-denver-co7

“After 8 years I am forced to give up my street rod project. 302 specification 4 bolt small block. Scrambler axles street geared, chrome side pipes…’98 Mustang convertible top.

Call to discuss I must accept probably nobody would finish what I started….the engine was supposed to be the best part when I bought Dirty George, a famous Colorado retired Ice Racer. Z28 spec 350 appears new inside, sounded great, but when it warmed up the engine “locked” and does so every time until it cools to restart for 5 minutes.

Duntov 40-40 cam, double hump heads etc. Big Holly leaks and would not be suitable for street use anyway…lots of spare parts one driveshaft is too long the other is too short after center-out transfer case was added with new torque converter on rebuilt transmission. 331 Jeep Scrambler axles replaced the 4;88 gears. Disc brakes. Power steering Chevy tilt steering column. Diagnosis is that rings were possibly not gapped properly on new pistons or too tight of skirts on the rebore. Scope down into spark plug holes indicates fresh parts. Oil pressure is great when running it is not the crank that seizes when it warms up. It had sat in dry storage for many years before I had a dream.”

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2 FC-170s Binghamton, NY $5000

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.

(02/27/2024) One of them is setup with a rear facing PTO.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/749237716818769

“Toying with the idea of selling both of my jeep fc170s. The brown one will fire but will need some tinkering to get it running. The green one has been sitting a bit so I don’t know what it will take to get it going. Paperwork for both, the green one has the rear pto, the brown one has all the parts there to make it complete minus brakes and new tires. $5,500 for both of them.”

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1947 CJ-2A Brillion, WI $9000

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual • TAGS: Odd Body, Rollcage. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: This rig has undergone some updates. See the pics from 2022 at the bottom of the post.

(11/23/2021) Unusual build.

https://appleton.craigslist.org/bar/d/brillion-47-willys-jeep-wrangler-9000/7733103606.html

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Photos from 2022 listing: Continue reading →

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CJ-2A Body Parts Lexington, KY $1500

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Only the one pic provided.

https://lexington.craigslist.org/for/d/sadieville-willys-jeep-bodies-parts/7733124900.html

“I have 2 Willys Jeep Tubs:
Tub 1 (1948) is in good shape, yellow in color. The picture is how it looked when it was on the frame $600
Tub 2 (1947) is in better shape, stretched 9″ along drivers compartment for extra leg room. It has grey primer on it. $800
I also have fenders ($75-100 set), hoods ($60 each) and grills ($50 each)
$1500 for everything”

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1961 FC-150 Mechanicsburg, PA $34,000

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677 • TAGS: Diamond-Plating, Nice. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $34,000.

(03/21/2024) This looks in good shape with a variety of updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/777750104246288

“1961 willys fc 150. Chevy 4.3 litre v6 with edelbrock 600 carb. 5000 original miles. Custom oak and walnut bed. Custom exhaust. 31×12.50×15 tires. 1 of 1197 made this year,pictures tell the story.”

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1958 FC-150 Eyota, MN $1950

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $1950

(03/13/2023) Andy shared this sad FC. It has a rear PTO. This will be.a big project.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/ctd/d/eyota-1958-willys-jeep-cf150-4×4/7735444554.html

“NEEDS TOTAL RESTORATION REBUILD REPAIRABLE NON RUNNER
BRING YOUR TRUCK /TRAILER
1958 Willys Jeep CF 150 Cab Forward 4WD Compact Pickup
4 cyl Gas Engine 40K ?
3 Speed Manual Floor Shift Transmission
Option Rear PTO System
Right Side Box Mounted Spare Tire
Very Rare !!
Clear Title
These were Built as Utility Work Vehicles
Using CJ5 Components
I Haven’t Attempted to start Engine or Turn over yet
Leaf Springs are Broke from being moved around
Dahl Trucks 10 Miles East of Rochester MN”

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JeepRod Concho, AZ $6500

April 23, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods • TAGS: Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Here’s an unusual build. The off-center headlights mess with me.

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/concho-custom-built-rat-rod/7737127410.html

“I have a custom rat rod for sale. Asking $6,500 OBO. Would prefer cash, but open to trades; tractor, skid steer, truck, let me know what you have. The guy I got it from said it was custom built by a guy who worked as a machinist/welder at the Mines in Bagdad Arizona so he had full access to the metal shop there.

1947 Willys Tub Body
Custom Steel Frame and Tube Steel Body
Front and Rear Airbags with onboard air tank
Aircraft Aluminum Seats
Custom Front Axle with Chevy K5 Blazer Spindles
Drivetrain and all electrical parts from 1988 Ford F150
Ford 300ci Inline Six Cylinder
5 Speed Ford Manual Transmission
Ford Rear End”

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Updates LATE Tuesday Morning

April 21, 2024 • CATEGORIES: News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

We had a busy weekend. Next update will be LATE Tuesday morning, as I ran out of time Monday night to do updates.

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Ten Years Since the California eWillys Trip

April 19, 2024 • CATEGORIES: News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Given we’ll be busy all weekend, here’s a look back at the tenth(!) anniversary of our trip through California…

It was ten years ago this week that we were visiting Dan Horenburger, viewing his collections, then tramping up to the former M*A*S*H location near Malibu, before meeting a lost Romanian woman. Wow, does time fly!

http://www.ewillys.com/2014/04/13/day-24-apr-12th-dans-fcs-and-the-scared-romanian/

Dan Horenburger and I in front of his Streamline FC Motorhome. See more pics here: http://thefcconnection.com/dan_horenberger_fc_motorhome.htm

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16 Minute 1943 MB Rebuild Video

April 19, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Builds, Features, videos This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Blaine shared this MB rebuild video by Al’s Garage. There are a few deviations from stock, but still it’s clear a lot of time was put into saving this old MB. Kudos for documenting this as getting the light and other details correct while focusing on rebuilding is a tedious task!

To view the video, you’ll need to go to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5XbCjy4nW4

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1944 Chocolate Soldier From the USA Music eBay

April 19, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features • TAGS: Music. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Youtube has a video of the music sung by Valerie Hines and set to a montage of African American WWII service photos:

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Here’s a fascinating bit of sheet music from 1944 by Elton Box, Sonny Cox, and Lewis Ilda called “Chocolate Soldier from the USA”. It’s priced at $30. (It’s also available through abebooks for $12.74 plus shipping)

View all the information on eBay

“THIS AUCTION IS FOR A COMPLETE, RARE, ORIGINAL , USED, PIECE OF SHEET MUSIC CALLED “CHOCOLATE SOLDIER FROM THE USA”

BY ELTON BOX, SONNY COX, AND LEWIS ILDA

1944 VINTAGE

PUBLISHED BY THE IRWIN DASH MUSIC CO. LTD.
17 BERNERS ST. LONDON WI.

THE SHEET MUSIC IS IN GOOD SHAPE WITH CLEAN, CLEAR, AND LEGIBLE PAGES. VERY SLIGHT WEAR AND STAINS FROM AGE, STORAGE, AND USE.

A RARE AND ORIGINAL PIECE OF WILLYS JEEP RELATED LITERATURE”

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Tonka Gladiator Dump Truck and Auburn FC-150

April 19, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Thanks to Joe-in-Mesa for finding these two toys and scoring them for only $20 (for both). Neither are pristine, but they will work in my collection.

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1959? Maverick Special Station Wagon Postcard

April 19, 2024 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Postcards • TAGS: Maverick. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This is a hard to find postcard I just picked up on eBay. There is another one still available on eBay.

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