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Searching for an M-29 Weasel FC

• CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Features, wanted

UPDATE: I mistakenly listed this as an M-59, but I must blame the chills, fever, and general immune-system mayhem caused by my booster shot. That booster kicked my butt! But, I am all better now.

Grace’s husband and brother-in-law are searching for this M-29 Weasel FC. If anyone can provide help, please contact jeepFCcollector @ gmail.com (remove the spaces around the @).

“They have been looking to locate this M29 Weasel based FC cab vehicle. They have traced it from CP Riders (letters on the doors), to an Illinois farmer, to a broker 20 years ago in Dakota Illinois. They have made contact with that broker who says he sold it to a company in Pennsylvania who intended to use it for rescue and recovery on a Pa. mountain pass.”

B1016272-4223-4380-B13A-DB286F45400C

 
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CJ-2A VEC Parts Wanted in Richmond, Virginia

• CATEGORIES: Features, wanted

Shane scored a very stock CJ-2A with a Newgren lift this weekend. Though it’s been converted to 12 volts, he believe he has all the parts to restore it to six volts. However, there are a few other parts he doesn’t have, so he’s hoping someone else does.  You can contact him at donovanshanemiller @ gmail.com (remove the spaces around the “@” before emailing him).

  1. Early Tail light housing
  2. Passenger side reflector
  3. Keyed coil
  4. Newgren lift pump
  5. Temp gauge(broken capillary is fine)
  6. Monarch governor setup
  7. Mirror, arm, bracket

He’ll share some pics of his new find once he is able.

 
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WANTED: Pics of the 25V 60amp M-38A1 Alternator Conversion

• CATEGORIES: wanted

David wants to convert his 1952 M-38A1 from a generator to a 25v 60 amp alternator. He can be contacted at ddelamar35 @ gmail.com (remove the spaces around the @ before emailing).

He writes,  “I am trying to convert the generator system on my ’52 M38A1 to a 25v 60amp alternator. I have the alternator and the conversion wiring harness, but I would appreciate seeing pictures of such a conversion and/or speaking to someone who has done it. I know that the m38a1’s manufactured by Ford in Canada had this feature”

He’s already done his research and is familiar with this post on the topic from the WillysMJeeps.com forum here, here,  and the G503 forum, but is hoping to find more pics or even discuss it with someone who has made the conversion.

 
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WANTED: Anyone Seen this Wagon?

• CATEGORIES: Features, wanted

Hunter is hoping to find a wagon that his father sold about five or six years ago. He sold it to a woman named Heather Berry, who finished the build, then resold it to someone in the southern US. He thinks it was a “1958, 350 SBC with turbo 350 trans, ford 9 inch in the rear and I believe a dana 44 up front. Split window, possibly missing the trim but it could have been replaced.”

If anyone recognizes it, comment below or email me at d @ dealers.com. Here’s a pic of it:

wagon

 
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WANTED: Looking for Custom CJ-3B Naples, ID

• CATEGORIES: wanted

This person is hoping to locate a custom CJ-3B build that was in Naples, ID (I think?). It’s got a pretty distinctive hood, grille, and windshield.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2819052388349244

“1953 Jeep Homemade · Other_body_style · Driven 530 miles I built this with my Dad over 40 years ago trying to find out if it’s still in the area”

1953-cj3b-naples-id

 
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Odd CJ-5 Grille on Facebook

• CATEGORIES: Features, wanted

UPDATE: Thanks for everyone’s quick input, we’ve solved this mystery. This particular grille is a 1969-1971 grille (see more in the comments).

Darin posted on Facebook this grille with tear-drop shaped parking light holes.

cj5-grille-teardrop

 
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Wanted: CJ-2A Front Seats / Frames

• CATEGORIES: wanted

Troy is looking for some seat frames for a 1946 CJ-2A. He says they don’t have to be perfect. Contact him at jeepfrk50 @ comcast.net (remove the spaces around the @)

 
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Anyone Have the History Behind This Jeepster?

• CATEGORIES: Jeepster, wanted • TAGS: .

UPDATE II: The current owner bought this Jeepster this summer. He was wondering if anyone knows any history on this former Shriner’s vehicle?

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Originally Posted July 6, 2020:   **SOLD** Was $5000. This 1950 Jeepster was sold out of University Place, Washington.

This former Grays Harbor Shriner’s Jeepster has even converted to an automatic tranny (probably from a Pinto … looks like one anyway) with a Pinto engine. I love the history on this one. Looks like a great price.

“Rare 1950 Willys Jeepster. Updated with Pinto engine, 12 volt system. Always stored indoors. No rust. Former Shrine clown car. $5,000 Please call, no texting.”

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Boomer Needs Snow Plow Info

• CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, wanted

Our good friend Boomer plans to do some snow plowing to help out his Minnesota neighbors. Rather than plow driveways (too much shit to hit, he says) he will open up all his neighbor’s curb cuts.

He’s snagged a Western plow blade attachment, but he still needs the blade. Does anyone have suggestions what blade length he should seek? 6′ or 7′ or 8′ or something else?

Thanks!

1961 Western Snow Plow Brochure:

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WANTED: 1971 Offset Dana Rear in the PNW

• CATEGORIES: wanted

My friend Steve is looking for a 1971 Offset Dana Rear in the PNW for a flat fender build. If anyone has one for sale, email me at d @ deilers.com (remove spaces around the @) and I’ll hook you up with him.

 
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WANTED: Looking for Jeep near West Point, CA

• CATEGORIES: M-38A1, wanted

This person is hoping to locate an M-38A1 his grandparents owned in the Gold Country area of California. It had black plates # MBG-426. No pics provided.

https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/wan/d/wilseyville-m38a1-jeep-in-west-point/7221313066.html

“My grandparents had an M38A1 Jeep on their land on Bald Mountain Road outside West Point and Bummerville. When they passed away, the Jeep was sold off at some point by a relative before the estate could be settled or the vehicle title found.

It’s a 1956 model (rounded front fenders), completely brown and white rusted paint, with an expired CA plate MBG-426.

The last I saw of this Jeep, it was on a neighbor’s tract of land also on Bald Mountain Road (east of where the road loses the centerline and fog stripes, but before Hunter Creek and where the asphalt ends).

While the Jeep was in rough, barely driveable shape at the time it was disposed of, I’ve been interested in finding it for a restoration project. It was the 4×4 my grandparents used to teach me how to drive, and has some sentimental value.

What I’d like is for anyone who knows about this Jeep, and can open a dialogue with the current possessor, to get in touch with me by email. If it makes financial sense to purchase the vehicle back given it’s condition and missing title, I’d be willing to offer a small finder’s fee.

If it’s not worth the trouble to buy back, I’d at least like to know it’s found a good home.”

 
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Wanted: Dana 44 CJ-3A or Later West Michigan

• CATEGORIES: wanted

Anyone have a Dana 44 from a CJ-3A or later? Tom is in West Michigan and needs one. If you have one, he can be contacted at 616 204 9663 or tccwworks @ icloud.com (remove the spaces around the @).

 
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WANTED: Mate for This Mud Flap

• CATEGORIES: Features, wanted

Chris has this rare mud flap, which Barney believes is for the Gladiator Stake bed truck with dual wheels (Or used on an FC dually as well?). Chris is hoping to find a mate for it. Anyone have one?

gladiator-stake-bed-mudflap

 
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WANTED: T-90 in Northeast Iowa

• CATEGORIES: wanted

John’s looking to replace the T-90 that’s in his 1970 CJ-5. He’d like it in reasonable shape and close to Northeast Iowa area. If you have one you’d like to sell, contact John at JOHN.BAMFORD @ fhr.com (remove the spaces around the @) or call 3195090235.

 
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Buick V6 225 near Asheville, NC

• CATEGORIES: wanted

UPDATE: Mark found a second engine. He hopes this second one works!

Mark thought he’d found a Buick 225 V6 for his CJ-3B project, but he discovered the block has a bad cylinder. So, he’s looking for another complete engine, though even a good block will do.

You can contact him at wmdulken @ gmail.com (remove the spaces around the @). a

 

 
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Four CJ-5-oriented Questions

• CATEGORIES: Features, wanted

Four CJ-5 Questions for you all:

  1. Anyone know when (month/year or vin) that the CJ-5 switched from the side tank to the rear? I’ve seen dates between mid 1970 through early 1972.
  2. Similarly, when was the PTO draw bar dropped (month/year or vin)?
  3. When did the CJ-5 spare tire mount move from the side to the back (month/year or vin)?
  4. When was JEEP changed to Jeep on the side of the CJ-5 cowl (month/year or vin)? (somewhere on eWillys I’ve answered this question, as I remember doing the research, but now I can’t find it!)
 
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WANTED: Photo of an Early Monroe 3-Point Lift Tag

• CATEGORIES: Features, wanted

Ted Jordan is hoping to find a good photo of a data tag from an early Monroe 3-Point Lift. Apparently, the early lifts did not have stampings; instead they had a tag attached as shown in the poor photo below. Ted would like to get a good photo of one so he can have the tag recreated. If you have something, either comment below, email me d @ deilers.com or email Ted direction willysted @ charter.net.

monroe-3-point-lift-tag

 
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Questions About These Items

• CATEGORIES: wanted

Peter wrote from Poland, explaining that he’s rebuilt a variety of Willys Jeeps. However, he’s not had any luck learning about these two items below and is hoping someone has more information about them.

1. This filter has two necks. Anyone have more information about it?
2-inlet-air-cleane3 2-inlet-air-cleaner42-inlet-air-cleaner22. This USMC stamped Jerry can has a European neck, something he’s not seen. Anyone know more about it? (Note that the bottom is red)
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WANTED: Fiberglass 2A/3A Fenders/Hood near Ohio

• CATEGORIES: wanted

Randy is hoping to locate a fiberglass fenders and a hood, maybe even a body. Contact him via text at 740-253-9830.

 

 
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WANTED: F-head in Kentucky

• CATEGORIES: wanted

Kenny in Louisville, Kentucky, is looking for an f-head for his 1959 CJ-5. If anyone knows of one, contact him via email at krshepherd @ windstream.net (remove the spaces around the @).

 
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WANTED: CJ-2A Steering Column Measurement & Seats

• CATEGORIES: wanted

Long time reader Hank is trying to build a steering column for his 46 cj2a. He was hoping someone could tell him the distance between the bottom of the steering wheel to the dash?

Also, he would like to know if someone had a set of CJ-2A front seats that are in good shape for sale.

Email him at ehr21755 @ yahoo.com or comment below.

 
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WANTED: Rebuilt F-heads in NC & TX

• CATEGORIES: wanted

Don’s hoping to find a rebuilt engine in time to enter the Legion of Honor Shrine parade. He’s in Brevard, NC. Anyone know of one along the East Coast? If you do, contact Don at donsgreene84 @ yahoo.com (remove spaces around the @)

Robert’s rebuilding his CJ-3B and is also hoping to locate and purchase a rebuilt F-head. Anyone know of one in Texas? If you do, contact Robert at robertkinney637 @ gmail.com (remove spaces around the @).

 
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WANTED: L-226 Exhaust, Intake Manifolds

• CATEGORIES: wanted

Frank’s looking for an exhaust and intake manifold for a 1bbl. It needs to have the heat riser. It also needs to be in usable condition without any welded parts or cracks. If you have something, you can contact Frank at frankfrain @ gmail.com (delete spaces around @).

 
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WANTED: Dodge Slat 6 to a Long T-90 Transmission Adapter

• CATEGORIES: wanted

Marty Tilford (Vancouver WA area) is looking for an adapter to go from a Dodge Slant 6 to a long t-90 transmission. Anyone have one of these? Email him at moparman63 @ yahoo.com (remove the spaces around the “@”) for more info.

 

 
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WANTED: Gates Commando Tires

• CATEGORIES: Features, wanted

Rich is hoping to find a set of vintage Gates Commando Tires. He’s open to different 15″ sizes from G70 to 10-15 or whatever someone might have. You can email him at squareweave @ shaw.ca if you have something.

Here’s a photo of what the XTs look like:

Gates-Commando-xt

1969-gates-tire-ad

Mickey Thompson has reproduced a set of 27″ Gates for the dune buggy folks, but I’ve not had much luck finding any other vintage Gates-like tires.