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.
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Questions About These Items
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. 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)
WANTED: Fiberglass 2A/3A Fenders/Hood near Ohio
Randy is hoping to locate a fiberglass fenders and a hood, maybe even a body. Contact him via text at 740-253-9830.
WANTED: F-head in Kentucky
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 @).
WANTED: CJ-2A Steering Column Measurement & Seats
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.
WANTED: Rebuilt F-heads in NC & TX
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 @).
WANTED: L-226 Exhaust, Intake Manifolds
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 @).
WANTED: Dodge Slat 6 to a Long T-90 Transmission Adapter
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.
WANTED: Gates Commando Tires
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:
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.
Converto Trailer Hub Question
Dean’s working on this Converto Trailer. It’s got hubs with a 5×4.5 bolt pattern. He’s wondering how he might find replacement hubs. Anyone have ideas on what would fit?
Here’s the trailer:
Here are the current hubs:
WANTED: This Toy Jeep in the NC Area
Someone is hoping to find this toy jeep or a similar one.
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/wan/6854582502.html
“I will pay any reasonable amount for this Jeep or one just like it.My Dad brought it home from France after WWII.”
WANTED: 1962 Truck
Tyler is looking for a truck: “I am looking to purchase a 1962 Willys Pickup. Stock. Restoration/Project Condition. Must have the L6-226 engine and original bed.”
If you have something or know someone who does, email him at ttedford61@yahoo.com
Civilian L-134 in Good Shape Wanted
Carlos Lopez from Navarro, Spain, is seeking a civilian L-134 in good condition from someone willing to ship the engine to Spain. He’s rebuilding the very first MB-CJ3B built in Spain (Civvy L-134s were installed in the early ones http://www.mb-cj3b.com/home_en/mb-cj3b_history). He’s spent the past year looking around Spain for an engine, but has had no luck finding one. Based on an ebay example he sent me (that seller won’t ship internationally), he’s willing to pay a reasonable amount for the engine (of course he’ll foot the shipping).
It sounds like a worthy project. Email me at d@ewillys.com and I’ll provide his email.
Here are some pics of his jeep. He’s buying parts as he can.
If you are curious, here’s a restoration of another MB-CJ3B from 2008: http://www.mb-cj3b.com/home_en/my_restoration
Wanted: Hardtop for the DJ-3A
Mitchell is looking for a DJ-3A hardtop for his DJ-3A Dispatcher. He’s located in the midwest. Since he has the delivery body and windshield, the best match might be the Koenig made tops with the sliding doors. Here’s Mitchell’s project:
Here’s the hardtop that would work with his windshield. These pics come from the CJ-3B page:
WANTED: Installation Instructions for M2 Hubs w/ Single Spring
Maury is hoping to find a set of installation instructions for his NOS Warn M2 3-ring type hubs.
“I have a set of NOS Warn M2 hubs in the original box that’s missing the instruction sheet, and am trying to either find or reproduce one. If someone has an original copy they’d be willing to sell, great – but a good scan or photo of the unfolded document would also suffice to reproduce it. Here’s a photo of the installation instructions / owner’s manual with a set of early Warn locking hubs. The sheet folded down to about 3″ x 3”:
WANTED: Set of Nutmeg Doors for 1977 CJ-5
Scott is looking for a set of nutmeg colored doors for his 1977 CJ-5. Anyone have them? Contact him at 908/642-5614.
CJ-6 Replacement Side Panels
Blake is looking for some replacement side panels for a CJ-6 project he has, but can’t located any replacement panels for the 20″ spacer installed into the body. Anyone know of either a template or someone that makes them?
Father Thomas Asher Needs Some M-38A1 Parts
Father Thomas Asher expressed an interesting in sharing some history as part of a retreat near Los Gatos, California, this summer. You can read a short bio on him here.
He was most interested in finding one or more folks to bring their jeeps to the retreat and share some history with the kids, but it’s proven difficult to find help. So, he bought an M-38A1, but it needs some parts. He’s got shipping arranged out of Dallas (he grew up there), but if anyone has some parts and can help him out, he’d appreciate it. You can call him at 408-455-1720
I was hoping someone in the Dallas/Fort Worth area might have some of the things just to keep shipping costs down. Bob at 820 Jeep Service got us a few things but wasn’t sure if there was
someone else in this area. The things I would like to find fairly soon are all available on line I
just wanted to make sure someone didn’t have these things laying around that I could pick up for a better price.
Thanks for your help,
Thomas Asher
Shipping address:
820 Jeep Service
7800 Randle Dr.
Fort Worth, TX
76180
Here are some items I need:
- Military Footman loops
- Bow mounting hardware, side plates (4), thumb screws and straps – I
don’t need the bracket that holds the bows in the up in position. - Seat driver, all parts including cover
- Seat passenger, all parts except frame including cover
- Black out Light with Guard for front fender
- Mirror inside center of windshield
- Clevis, 2x front with pins
- Clevis, 2x rear with pins
- Water bucket, canvas for on back of fuel can
- Speedometer cable or just the end repaired? Our speedometer cable tip is
worn to a point. - Stencil kit
- Shovel
Assembly Instructions for the Cutlas Bulldog Hub
Anyone have assembly instructions for a Cutlas Bulldog Hub? Tom has a set and needs to reassemble them.
Identifying This Model of Ramsey Winch
A reader was wondering if anyone knew what model of Ramsey winch this was? Most of my books are back in Pasco and the internet wasn’t too helpful. Anyone know?
Former Truck Owner Looking For Truck
UPDATE: Jeff, the former owner, left a comment. “This is a factory prototype. Someone has a picture of it sitting next to the Alcoa car that Willys built that was a Jeepster “coupe”. I am the one who ran the ad above….the truck is the real thing and if someone has it, bring it to a Willys meet. I don’t expect to find it myself but whomever has it…they should know the history.”
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/1950-willys-pick-up/6560679072.html
“I want to buy this truck. I owned it before and would like to find it and get it back if it’s still around. The truck is a 1950 Willys and it has Chevrolet corner windows in the back of the cab. I doubt that there are two like this around so irf you know of one it would be the one.”
Wanted: Terra Tires on Jeep Rims
Mike’s looking for a good set of 4 Goodyear Terra Tires in the Northwest. If on wheels they need to be 5×5.5 bolt pattern. Example tread below. You can contact Mike at Heimbig@aol.com
Wanted: Fiberglass CJ-3B Hood
Jenn is hoping to find a fiberglass CJ-3B hood for her husband for Christmas. I have access to two different 3B hood molds (plan and Bobcat styles), but I don’t have any hoods made from them just yet. Anyone know of one for sale?
Wanted: Dana 300 Near SF
Steve’s looking for a Dana 300 in the San Francisco Bay area. Anyone know of one for sale? Contact him at owenwalk@comcast.net.
Help Wanted Grants Pass, OR
This rebuilder needs some help with his/her jeep.
“I have a 1952 CJ3A I’ve been working on for several years and I’m looking for someone to help me put it all back together. I have the fiberglass tub back from paint, chassis powder coated and installed, new tires, overhauled engine.
What remains:
Permanently mount the body onto the frame
Convert the 6V to a 12V (new conversion kit and all parts are already ordered and ready to install)
Run the fuel lines
Install the electrical components and hook up all new instruments (holes already cut)
Mount seats into frame
A few other odds and ends 🙂
As restoration projects go, this one is really close to completion but I need some help; the last and final push, to get it back on the road.
I have done or paid to have done (i.e. paint, engine OH) and it has taken me a long time. Ready to finish it before the cold weather arrives. I am 100 lbs and I lack the physical strength to shift the tub into proper place on my own, and I am new to this area. I am looking for someone that can help me with the remaining restoration project. Flexible hours, at my location in Grants Pass where I have the vehicle stored. I can pay you hourly or salary, depending on your skill level and how you prefer to work. Please have knowledge of older vehicles, be competent at what you do, honest, have integrity and preferably a love of old Willys and / or fond of vintage aircraft (I installed over 2,000 rivets into the body of this tub 🙂 )”