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1948 CJ-2A Aumsville, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

This build looks clean, but having the speakers mounted like they are means you’ll have to cover them whenever jeeping. Maybe that part is removable? The hood scoop is unusually shaped.

“1948 willys sb400 chevy 3 spd runs good all new wiring ,gauges ,seats ,stereo ,33 baja claws on weld wheels real head turner $5500.00”

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Buffalo News Article

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Thanks to Gary, I got connected to the Buffalo News, which picked up my story of bringing a plaque of my great great grandfather Rudolph Wurlitzer to the North Tonanwanda History Museum.

http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130525/CITYANDREGION/130529746/1019

 
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Year? CJ-2A Rio Verde, AZ $2500

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This jeep has floating rear hubs and the crank starter.

“This jeep has a crank start as well, original windshield.
4 wheel dtive.
OBO”

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/atq/3819199818.html

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East Coast Willys Club

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CORRECTION: I accidentally wrote that Paul launched this new website when is was actually Kyle.

Kyle Butcher has launched a new jeep club. He asked me to share that information:

This New club merges pre-1970 jeep loving people. It isn’t just for flat fenders but all classic Jeeps. Great start and great group of people. There are also multiple options. You can join as a member and recieve member benefits or just go on the forum and the facebook for free, up to you. http://www.eastcoastwillys.org and east coast willys association on facebook.

This is an organization to bring pre 1970 Jeep enthusiasts together.
To join go to the online store and select membership.
ANYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN AND PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS. THIS IS BASED OFF OF PRE 1970 JEEPS AND EVENTS ARE DESIGNED FOR THOSE VEHICLES.

 
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1953 Parade in Which Texas Town?

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Joe submitted these pics and question:

Question: What happens when you combine the festive atmosphere of the Texas State Fair, a U.S. Army Band and a battalion of M38 Army Jeeps.

Answer: You have a huge parade and tax the driving skills of 24 soldiers with driving in close-order formation.

These LIFE photos by John Dominis are available for sale on the internet. Do an Image Search on “LIFE Jeep-Borne Army Band”. I count 24 jeeps………. Can anyone identify the name of the city in Texas where this was photographed?

http://images.google.com/hosted/life/34e6a0f9c68b49a8.html:

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Happy Mothers Day — No Updates Tonight

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Between Antique Fire Engines, 16,000 toys, and a French Laundry, our trip from Mackinaw City to Fenton, MI, proved to be fascinating and fun. We have plenty of pics to share, but those will have to wait for at least a day.

Happy Mother’s Day MOM!

 
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Sailor Driving CJ-3A Pulling a Stage

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I’m sure there’s a story behind it, but I fear we’ll never know why a sailor was driving a CJ-3A and pulling a stage through a neighborhood.

“Original vintage snapshot photo, circa 1940s or 1950s. Sailor at the wheel of a Jeep, pulling a trailer that looks to be a stage – “When The Rains Came.” We do not have any details about the location of this photo. Some minor age toning, otherwise a nice image- as seen in scans. Measures about 2-3/8″ x 3.5″

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1946 CJ-2A Elk Grove, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

“VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Presented today for your consideration is a 1946 Willys Jeep Flat Fender. This vehicle is street legal and set up for your off road adventure. Willys jeeps from this era are very hard to find and this one is set up right. Fold down the front window, remove the top, put it into “climb like a mountain goat” low-low and enjoy the great performance of this true American icon! Back seat area with seat belts lets the whole family enjoy the ride, or simply pile in your buddies and a cooler and hit the trails! No rust underneath, or on body panels. ”

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Sorry for the technical delay

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Hi all. We had a temporary technical delay. Something was gnawing at the sites resources. I suspect bots are attacking . . . again.

We are just entering St. Paul. After an absence of jeeps for the last two days, we finally spotted a CJ-2A perched on the hillside along I-94. More on that tomorrow.

 
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1949? M-38 Riverside, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.

(08/13/2012) This appears in good shape.

“A military icon of the 19th century, this W.W. II Style jeep manufactured by Willy’s is rare and sought after by collectors and rein-actors alike. Runs good, 5 new tires, M.P. police lights work, starter is weak.”

 
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Steger Pedal Jeep Tucson, AZ $550

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I don’t remember seeing another Steger appear for sale.

“This pedal car was found in the rafters of a garage in Chicago. It was purchased at an estate sale where it was found. Original wood bodu. Refurbished. Asking 550 obo”

http://tucson.craigslist.org/atq/3763768590.html

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Just a few updates tonight

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I’m working late on the book tonight to finish Draft 4 of my new book, which I expect will be the last major draft. So only a few updates tonight.  I’ll do some more throughout the afternoon on the way to Seattle tomorrow.

 
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No Updates Thursday

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I cooked dinner and enjoyed a movie with my wife tonight, so no updates on Thursday.

 
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CJ-5/FC Jeep Sign Raleigh, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.

If I could only fit this in the jeep I’d buy it and bring it back with me. I’m sure someone else will enjoy it.

“Sign from a 1940 1950 Willys Jeep dealer lights up and flashes World Largest Jeep ManufactuerOF 4 Wheel Drive Vechicles”

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1951 CJ-3A Blackville, SC $4500

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UPDATE: Was on eBay. Now on Craigslist.

“1951 Willys Civilian Jeep – runs great, everything works except gas gauge, SC title in hand. This model came equipped with factory heater. I call this a Marine Corps Dress Blue Jeep, ready for parades, etc.”

http://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/3735912619.html

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4 Turbine Rims Tri Cities, WA $250

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No pics provided. They are near me somewhere if anyone is interested.

“5×5.5. ford, jeep, dodge, zuk. some raiders. 15″ classic turbine wheels. 40 spokes. $250. no text366 6296”

http://kpr.craigslist.org/pts/3736140689.html

 
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Henry Keeps Rolling

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2013 March/April Trip (Ordered by Date) to The FC-Roundup and the Southwest

Henry’s Performance (2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo All-Wheel Drive)

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Henry at overlook of Moab and La Sal Mountains

Gerald asked about our 2012 Grand Cherokee’s performance during our trip. He also asked if our jeep had a name yet. Yes, the jeep has a name: Henry. It was Ann’s idea, since most of her life she’s owned a Ford. We even traded in her Ford Mustang for the jeep (now there’s a great wife — willing to trade in her car to get a jeep!)

Henry has the basic Laredo GC with the 3.8 with the towing package upgrade. It has fulltime all wheel drive, but doesn’t have low range. We bought it with approx 4k miles for $28,500. Our goal was to have a mildly off-road, a snow, and a camping capable vehicle.

Having put 6,000 miles on Henry in the last five weeks we have found the jeep has exceeded our expectations. Rated at 23mpg we regularly get 25mpg at 75mph without air conditioning (it hasn’t been warm enough to run the air). The jeep handles well enough that I don’t miss touring with my BMW 540i. My BMW has better passing power, but I can live without that.

The jeep is well equipped for working in the passenger seat. Two electrical outlets allow me to keep my computer / phones/ broadband device powered. The windows could use some tinting to help reduce computer screen glare.

Not only are their cup holders in the middle, but the doors have auxiliary cup holders, which work well for bottles of water or empty cans. We really appreciate the door cup holders!

The jeep has the push button starter, which I’d never used, but really like! I keep the key in my pocket and Ann keeps one on her. There is no fumbling with keys to open doors or start the jeep. As long as the electronics and computer work over the long term I will continue to like this feature!

The packing capacity seems good. We’ll know just how good it is when I try to pack 2 terra tires into the back. My wife is convinced they won’t fit. I am convinced I can make them fit!

Here are a few pics of Henry offroad.

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Testing Henry out in the sand. We didn’t want to get into sand that was too deep, but it drove through without issue.

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To get here I had to drive over rocks and branches. Even without low range there we encountered no problem.

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Of course the hill doesn’t look steep in the picture, but it was. We went down and up without any slippage. Now, if it were wet at all, we would have had problems.

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Waiting for us at White Sands.

2013 March/April Trip (Ordered by Date) to The FC-Roundup and the Southwest

 
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1942 Hobart Generator Willsboro, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**

This looks very restorable.

“This M5 generator was built for the US Army in World War II, by the Hobart manufacturing Company.  It is built on intergrated steel skids. The generator has a four cylinder ZXB Hercules engine.  From online research, this engine was sometimes used in the Willys Overland Jeep.  The output of the generator set can be field set for either single or three phase operation.  The output is rated at three kilowatts.  This unit has sat for many years, but I believe can be rebuilt to operate correctly, and could be used as a functioning display.  Just to make clear, the unit does not run at this time.  This unit is rare today, and from research, provided electrical power for the BOFERS anti-aircraft gun setups in WWII. I have found similar generators for you to look at on you tube, but I have not been able to download a link due to ebay rules. Type in M5 generator on the you tube search bar.”

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Toy Jeep Collection Orting, WA

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No pics provided.

“Toy Jeep Collection – All or part – Marx, Tonka and more more. Pictures do not show all I have.
Chuck 360-893-8554”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/clt/3697798916.html

 
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Roberto’s Jeepster Illustration

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Roberto just completed an illustration of a Jeepster. He’s thinking of creating some black t-shirts with the Jeepster on it. If you are interested in having him do that, comment below or contact him at http://www.robertoflores.com

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New Emperor Movie

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Mark forwarded this movie poster for the new movie Emperor.

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VEC Bow Bolt Brackets

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Someone asked me about bow bracket windshield bolts, but I forgot who.

Claus found the answer. Up to S/N 22xxx the bolt heads(?) were square. After S/N the bolt heads were rounded. He can confirm that he had a CJ-2A of 225xx that had rounded ones, so it had to be before that 2A.

 
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1946 CJ-2A Thurston, OR $4600

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That’s one thick roll bar tube. This jeep has a variety of mods, including non jeep axles.

“46 jeep willy. 4600.00 call for details 541 -852-3758”

http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/3660720608.html

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CJ-3B Soft Top Denver, CO No Price

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No pics and no price.

“Willyz CJ-3B soft top, doors and bars good condition
call Matt
720-620-0101”

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/3659180833.html

 
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FJ-3 Fleet Van Shop Manual Supplement on eBay

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Someone might find this useful.

“US POSTAL JEEP FJ-3 SERVICE SHOP MANUAL Supplement… 124 pages.. has wear/ stains.. all then info is still good..”

http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-POSTAL-JEEP-FJ-3-SERVICE-SHOP-MANUAL-Supplement-Fleetvan-/160983116252?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item257b5769dc