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1946 CJ-2A Walled Lake, MI No Price

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There does not appear to be a whole lot of value here.

“For sale or trade. 1946 CJ2A Willys Jeep body fenders hood windshield tailgate grill and frame only. No title. Body and parts are rough but can be used. Needs the typical rust repairs,it has the original floor under steel plate but not sure of its condition. Frame is in great shape with front horns intact and not hacked on. The guy I bought the frame from stored it behind his barn and the front passenger side sat in the dirt and has rust thru should be an easy fix . I have a spare frame section to repair that area. I was going to make a trail jeep but have since purchased a M37 and will be focused on restoring it. The pictures of the complete jeep are before it was dismantled just to show its overall condition. BEST OFFER or TRADE for M37 parts.”

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/pts/3198316567.html

 
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1958 FC-170 Helena, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.

This appears worth a look.

“I have for sale a 1958 Willys Jeep FC 170 Forward Control 3/4 ton pickup with a 9 foot bed. Very cool old 4 x 4! This would be a one of a kind truck once you got her done! That’s the good news. The bad news is, it needs quite a bit of work. I was told by the previous owner that the engine had just been rebuilt and then reinstalled but that’s where the project was abandoned. I have not had the time to mess with it so it has not been running since I’ve had it. It appears to be all original and mostly complete as well but it will need a new back window and one of the sides which I was quoted about $150 for the pair. I do have one replacement door glass and several other small unique parts that will go with it. It does roll so no problem to load it. I do have a clear title on the way from the DMV so there won’t be any paperwork issues. Come check it out! I am also a gun dealer so I’ll accept fireams in trade as well as tools, old cars, parts, or other cool stuff. ”

 
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Craigslist Backs Down on Exclusive License

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The EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation — on whose board Craig Newmark sits) reported today that Craigslist has withdrawn the portion of its Terms of Use that required posters give Craigslist an exclusive license to their content.  While it was just a matter of time before this happened, it is still a relief to anyone who uses Craigslist to see it done.

 
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Monroe 3 Point Hitch Manitowoc, WI $1500

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No pics provided.

“I am selling a monroe 3 point hitch for a Willys Jeep. I have the reservoir w/valve , pump w/ mounting bracket, hard lines and the lift ram. i also have the small brackets that mount on the trailer hitch for the sway control chains and the brackets that the lower lift arms mount to. I do not have any of the lift original lower arms or the adjustable and non adjustable verticle arms or top link. However I do have ams off of a Ford tractor that I used on it. Contact for more info. No pics of the componants as of now would have to dig them out. email/call 920-683-0240”

http://greenbay.craigslist.org/pts/3190561475.html

 
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CL Terms of Use and the Ownership of Your Content

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One more note about Craigslist ..

I’ve just reviewed the new Terms of Use (TOU) from Craigslist.  One section is particularly interesting. It seems that general search engines (how does one define that?) and noncommercial public archives are entitled access to Craigslist without written agreements.

“As a limited exception, general purpose Internet search engines and noncommercial public archives will be entitled to access craigslist without individual written agreements executed with CL that specifically authorize an exception to this prohibition* if, in all cases and individual instances: (a) they provide a direct hyperlink to the relevant craigslist website, service, forum or content;”

*The prohibition I highlight is the prohibition of copying, aggregation, or derivative use of CL content.

Given that eWillys is intended to be a public archive of vintage jeep information with free access to all users, I feel this statement suggests that the threat of  Craigslist serving me with a cease and desist order seems small at this point.  Frankly, I think they will be too busy dealing with their present lawsuits.

The bigger deal with the TOU change is the ownership clause:

Now,under the current TOU, when posting any content to Craigslist you grant Craigslist an exclusive license (they removed ‘non-exclusive),

You also expressly grant and assign to CL all rights and causes of action to prohibit and enforce against any unauthorized copying, performance, display, distribution, use or exploitation of, or creation of derivative works from, any content that you post (including but not limited to any unauthorized downloading, extraction, harvesting, collection or aggregation of content that you post).”

This means they own an exclusive right to the content you post.  The implications of this are that if you add a company logo to a post, then theoretically a company could not use that logo in any other fashion without Craigslist’s consent;  if you post a picture, you cannot repost that picture on another website without Craigslist’s consent;  and it means, theoretically, you can not copy the text you post on Craigslist for an ad on eBay, your local newspaper, or for any other use without Craigslist’s consent.  Of course, Craigslist won’t enforce this right with 99% of users.    But, what if someone got control of Craigslist who had questionable motives OR Google or other websites added similar TOUs?

Will their TOU stand up in court?  The general consensus is NO.  Why?  As Plagarismtoday points out, “The reason is that, under U.S. copyright law, the transfer of a copyright or exclusive rights to a work require a written contract (PDF). This is not true for non-exclusive agreements.”  

 

 

 

 
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Craigslist changes terms and sues 3Taps and Padmapper

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UPDATE:  There seems to be some debate in the websphere about whether Craigslist asked Google to stop indexing its pages as reported earlier.  Moreover, this article suggests that Craiglist’s position vis-a-vis padmapper is very weak.  http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/08/craigslist-reportedly-blocks-search-engines-to-kill-competitors/

I wondered Monday morning why there were so few updates on Craigers and Searchtempest.  Well, now I understand why.  The following was posted on Craiggers Monday Night:

“At approximately noon on Sunday August 5th, Craigslist instructed all general search engines to stop indexing CL postings — effectively blocking 3taps and other 3rd party use of that data from these public domain sources. We are sorry that CL has chosen this course of action and are exploring options to restore service but may be down for an extended period of time unless we or CL change practices.”

As my father often says, “this is a problem.”

Even worse, Craigslist has sued padmapper and 3taps, while also changing the posting license.  According to this article,  “Essentially, the new terms allow Craigslist to pursue anyone caught posting (or hosting) an ad already displayed among its classifieds elsewhere on the web. Under copyright law, the company cannot claim ownership of core “facts” within each ad — things like an item’s price, the location of an apartment, and other basic information can be freely duplicated. What Craigslist can say it holds copyright over is the posting as a whole including description, photos, and other information.”

So, I will spend Tuesday with my kids and figure out what changes I need to make starting wednesday.

You can learn even more about this problem here:  http://www.bendbulletin.com/article/20120805/NEWS0107/208050321/

 
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Husky Hubs Brochure **SOLD**

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Rare Husky brochure.

 
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1948 CJ-2A Easton, CT $3200

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This runs and drives, has a rear PTO, and a classic soft top.  It has no title though.

“1948 CJ2A RUNS AND DRIVES GOOD . BRAKES AND EXHAUST NEW . NEEDS COMPLEAT RESTORATION . ALL ORIGINAL . SOLD WITH BILL OF SALE ONLY . ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL MIKE AT 203/268/4547 AFTER 9 AM . THANK YOU .”

http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/3178996954.html

 
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Thanks for all the Congratulations

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Ann and I thank everyone for the congratulations and well wishes!!  We have been busy cleaning up after the wedding and spending time with my kids, so my eWillys time has been a bit crunched.  I’ve got a few updates below.

Here is a pic from the wedding.  No, there weren’t any jeeps involved in the wedding, however I did receive an embroidered eWillys hat and Ann an embroidered eWillys purse, so those will make an appearance on here soon.

The wedding was fun.  Moments before the ceremony started my parents’ dog Jill realized that there were dogs just across the fence from her, causing her to start a major barking and growling episode.  I had to jump into the surrounding bushes and chase her away.  That even was quickly followed by a young child throwing up.   The parent grabbed the child and rushed to the bathroom.  Part way through the crowd, the child threw up again, causing guests to dodge digested matter.  What fun would a wedding be without kids and dogs . . .

 

 
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July 28th, 29th and 30th

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I’ll be taking the next there days off from posting to complete this whole wedding gig 🙂  We’ll have family and friends here, too, so it will be pretty busy!

However, I do have a variety of posts that I’ve prepared that will appear each day, so you all won’t have to go without any updates.  Some are items that readers have sent and others are items I’ve found.  So, enjoy your weekend!

 
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1947 CJ-2A Crawler Nebraska $6500

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Yikes!  This might have been an authentic CJ-2A at some point . . .

“Very cool 1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep project for sale. I have had this jeep for 16 years and have recently started working on it again. I have lots of projects and am considering parting with this one if the price is right. This is an authentic 1947 Willys CJ2A and it is mounted on a 1974 Ford F250 Hiboy frame with Dana 60 Front and Rear Axles. The jeep is currently mocked up with a Chevy 454, Chevy SM420 4 Speed Granny Low Transmission, and Ford SM205 Divorced Transfer Case. We are very close to having it able to run and drive and have all parts necessary to do so including driveshafts. The project currently has 8 lug aluminum wheels with 36″ Goodyear Mud Terrain Tires (old but good shape still). I have suspension seats with brackets and mounting hardware for the front and a jeep forward folding rear seat. The CJ2A has been extended roughly 12″, cut was made at the mid-door seam and new diamond treadplate floor has been installed. I recently started fabbing the rollcage and front fenders and plan to make rear fender extensions to match the with of the fronts.”

http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/3156817683.html

 
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1950s Ad in French on eBay

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This is an interesting ad by the Willys Export Company made in French

“1 PAGE
15 x 25 cm
ORIGINAL
IN vg CONDITION
international Shipping U$ 5,00 additional brochures U$ 5,00 each one
(inclusive to Brazil )”

View the information on eBay

 
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1948 CJ-2A Chicago, IL **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE:  This was priced at $3000.  **Status Unknown**

(07/10/2012) This has been owned by the family since new. No title.  The wood under the wheels suggests this family had taken good care of this jeep.

“I have for sale a 1948 Willys jeep CJ2a. Jeep was running last summer. It will need a new water and fuel pump. Also will need a battery and the lighting wired. Chassis, frame and body all stripped and repainted. All new metal was welded in where needed. Axles and trans gone through and have fresh fluids. Whole brake system was gone through. New master cylinder, lines etc. Have some extra parts that go with it. There is no title. It was lost years ago. I do have the vin number and it is clean. Jeep has been in the family since new..”

 
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1943 GPW South Carolina eBay

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This looks good, though the pics aren’t the best.

“I am selling my 1943 WWII Jeep Ford GPW. This is the real thing runs and drives great. This would be a great vehicle for a frame up restoration or drive it like it is. I hate to let her go but remodeling house and need the cash. My lose is your gain if this is what you are looking for.

Good: Its the real deal. GPW Block, Willys Head, Many ‘F” stamps solid running vehicle original three speed 4wd works. two combat rims included and many other spare parts.

Bad: Converted to 12 volt (that may not be bad to some folks but not the original set up). Spings, shocks and spring hangers are not original. (original set of springs and new set of correct hangers included. Some Bondo in gas tank area (old repair) Does not have a top or bows aftermarket Warn locking front humbs installed.

This is a 69 year old vehicle but still very solid. I want to sell it so the reserve is resonable. You can call me with questions, there is no info on data plates. 843 314-3362 Eric”

View all the info on eBay

 
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Updates later this evening

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As you can see below, we had a ‘blast’ on a quick trip over Snoqualmie Pass last night, getting stuck for an hour on Interstate-90.  You can’t see it, but there are miles and miles of traffic and cars on the highway just to the left of the picture.

Today, I’m patching the roof, running Biscuit, and an assorted collection of ‘sonny-do-chores’.  So, updates will be later tonight.

Also, tomorrow we will be checking out the new Le May Auto Musuem, which opened last month.  We will file a report tomorrow.

– Dave

 
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1954 Hobart Welder Custer Park, Illinois $1000

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This looks in good shape.

“1954 Hobart G200 D/C welder on trailer. Uses a CJ2A four cylinder Jeep engine. There is also a 120 volt outlet on the machine for running your power tools. The machine was just restored. Valves and valve seats were reconditioned, fuel and oil lines replaced, new belts, hoses and tune up parts. Generator bearings were repacked, brushes were replaced, radiator was cleaned and pressure checked. Body panels were stripped to bare metal and repainted with automotive paint. Machine was thoroughly tested and runs and welds perfect. Is ready to weld for another 56 years”

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/tls/3075585215.html

 
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1948 CJ-2A Cranbury, NJ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1750.

(03/27/2012) It runs.

“I have an 1948 2A for sale, it will need body work and front frame horns. It runs good and the trans seems fine the brakes work well also. It comes and harrison heater. I am open to offers and I am asking $1750, I will provide a bill of sale with the jeep.
It is located in Cranbury, NJ 08512.”

 
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Parting Out 1953 M-38A1 Golden, Co **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

There’s some value here, but I’d like to see that cage going down to the cage.

“Jeep CJ5 Fiberglass Body $1,000, Custom Roll Cage $600, Balanced & Blueprinted Chev 3.8 V6 w/ March Pulley Set $1,500, Custom ATS Built Turbo 350 Transmission & Torque Converter, Dana 20 Transfer Case W/Advance Adapters Kit $1,000, Dana 30 Front Axle $250, Dana 44 Rear Axle (4:27 gears) $250, Billet Aluminum Steering Column $75, Dual Gate Competition Shifter $50. Plus, many original Military Jeep parts. Over $10,000 invested, clean title”

 
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Updates later tonight

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The new design …. isn’t done yet.   I’ve reverted back to the old design.  I’ve made some good strides on it, but there’s more to be done.  I’m going to focus on my next book for a short while and return to the updated site changes at a future date.

Updates later tonight . . .

 
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SALT Magazine from April 1944 on eBay

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Unfortunately, the seller didn’t provide any of the pictures of the 3 page jeep pictorial spread from this magazine.  The seller explains what the SALT Magazine was.

“SALT: AUSTRALIAN ARMY EDUCATION JOURNAL 10th April 1944 ( Vol 8, No 3 )

Contents:

Our PWs ( Prisoners Of War) In Italy
Jeeps- Civil ( 3 page pictorial on Willys MB, Ford GPW Jeep potential Civilian Post War uses
Britain v Japan ( Q&A Plans for war in the far East )
On the shores of Milne Bay ( Milne Bay Entertainment Concert party)

Plus additional articles …. .”

View all the information online (the auction ended Friday night)

 

 
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Just a few Updates Today

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I got distracted by a few things today, including hunting down Gus and the Model Garage stories involving jeeps (read the first installment of that below).

Last night I revamped the eBay section some.  There’s more that I hope to do.  I’ve expanded the search keywords as well.  Besides a little nice look, when you run your cursor over the picture it will expand so you can see it better.

http://www.ewillys.com/buying-and-selling/ebay-page/

I am also hoping to get the new version of the site running this weekend.  The reason for the new version of the site is that I decided that creating a separate app for phone users would be unnecessary if I could implement a website that ‘degraded’ well onto the mobile platform.  After doing my research on mobile apps and experimenting, I found that developing for the iPhone (and other platforms) was more frustrating than I expected (and more difficult than advertised).  To explain much more requires understanding how the web is moving towards a HTML5 and CSS3 foundation, how phones are embracing that technology differently (differently among different devices as well as the web itself) and how they are implement those programming techniques on top of the their native programming and how only natively programmed apps (especially on the iPhone) actually run the best.  So, in the end, building a better mobile sensitive website is a better use of my time.

If the above paragraph doesn’t make sense to you, don’t worry.  I wish it didn’t make sense to me either (and didn’t a month ago before I started the app development process).

 

 
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The Brits Militarize a Jeep Wrangler

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James spotted this article.  According to it, a British company has built a special operations jeep  they call Pegasus, using a Wrangler as the foundation.  The company built the frame to fit inside a CH-47 Chinook. It is 201 inches long, 79 inches wide, 72 inches tall with an 11 inch ground clearance. It has a curb weight of 6,610 pounds and a potential payload of 3,310 pounds

According the the article, “It is named after the Pegasus Bridge crossing the Caen Canal the British 6th Airborne Division wrenched from the Germans in the invasion of Normandy in World War II …. ”

 
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1948 Truck Pierz, Mn $2000

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This looks pretty solid. Might be a good price.

“1948 Brown Willys Pick up, 89k, runs and drives, four wheel drive is good. No rust. No tailgate. Comes with extra factory like tires and rims. Call Kirby at 320-three six zero-9028.”

http://stcloud.craigslist.org/cto/3073256086.html

 
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Next Update Sunday

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No Updates today.  I’m trying to get some writing done.

Here are a couple items you might look at on eBay:

5 GPW wrenches?  Seller is unsure

1971 Edition of The Military Book Complete

 
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1953 M-38A1 Denver, Co $11,000

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This appears in good condition.  I think this might have been the text from an eBay ad, because it has a ‘buy it now’ reference.  I think the third party appraiser has been partying too much given the appraised value of $11,000.   The seller will do better if they paint it OD green and put some military tires on it.  Those metal (as opposed to aluminum cast) slots in that good of shape are hard to find.

“Collector owned. Collector has Street rods, frame off restored muscle cars, woody’s, Mopar’s, classic trucks, etc and this Willys Jeep is one of the many in his collection.

THIS JEEP WAS JUST APPRAISED AT A VALUE OF $11,000.00 BY A CERTIFIED THIRD PARTY APPRAISER (SEE APPRAISAL BELOW WHICH IS INCLUDED WITH THE SALE OF THE VEHICLE). NOTE: THE COLLECTOR IS A MOTIVATED SELLER. Call me for a buy it now.

A show and award winning full frame off restoration of this Willys Jeep proves it to be one of the nicest restorations around today. OVER $16K INVESTED in the frame off, nut and bolt, restoration. Heavy documents and receipts included.

With the original F Head 4 cylinder motor that has less than 2,000 miles on it, this Jeep has seen very little road time. Car has never seen rain and has only been driven around town. Jeep likes like showroom new.

The interior and floor pan are in excellent condition, matching the dash and gauges the truck reflects the countless man hours installed to get it to the condition that it is today.

This Jeep is ready for shows or a Sunday cruise, with its manual transmission run it down the highway at 65mph or take it to the trails to see what it was meant to do!

This Jeep will come with multiple awards one at local car shows. This is a military Jeep sold Civilian with very low original miles.

In full disclosure, the items that are not 100% show quality as follows:
-A small run in the paint on the passenger side of the hood. See pictures

Everything works and this Jeep is ready to drive anywhere!

Call Alex for more info
Thanks!
720 394 3949”

http://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/3062018679.html