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1948 Jeepster Brockway, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

This might be worth a look.

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“1948 willys jeepster, convertible , 4 cylinder, 3 speed manual with over drive, good body floors and frame, garage kept, last owner purchased in 1966, not run in a couple years, has new front brakes, brakes need gone over before driving, engine turns over, (not running), has convertible top, frame work good, top canvas has hole, includes side curtains, engine was replaced at some point to a 1950/1951 ohv, engine rebuild done about 1,000 miles ago this would be a great ride with out alot of work. thank you for looking!! good pennsylvania title! titled as an antique !!”

 
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1961 FC-150 (Stretched) Thurmont, MD $2500

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This is a custom build that was originally an FC-150. Still plenty of work to do.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/760656202241114/

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“I bought this Truck in the same condition as You see it in pics. Unfortunately I have to part with this gem. Here are some details from the previous owner that did all the work before I purchased it. 1961 FC-150 started a custom build. Most of the cab metal work is roughed in. Started building a work bed, most of framework is complete. Ford dually rear installed. It had a Ford 200 motor in it. It ran. Bolted to an FC transmission. Comes with it but not installed in the truck. I have over 2000.00 in material. I’m willing to eat al the labor time. I also have 2 good seats I’ll throw in. Also comes with the parts that have been taken out of the cab (dashboard, etc) No Doghouse. The Frame has been extended to accommodate for the custom bed and for the dually.”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Wellsville, NY $7500

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This has some mods.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6681274968558950

“Trade for daily driver truck or car Nice 46 Willy’s, runs great!”

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1950 CJ-3A Keymar, MD **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

Listed as a 3B, this looks to be a CJ-3A with some mods. This is likely still a project.

“It’s a 1950 Willy’s . Has a hurricane motor in it . Changed to electronic distributor , has 12 volt battery . Needs the new alternator for 12volt. Needs new driver side door plan welded in . Motor runs . Front and rear diffs are welded . Carb has been rebuilt. New water pump , new coil , fully gone through brakes.”

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1965 DJ-5 Drag Jeep Flint, MI $25,000

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UPDATE: Still Available. The owner made some stylistic changes since this was last listed.

I thought I had listed this previously, but I can’t find it.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/675607213800907

“Extended frame.468BB 177 procharger . New th350 . 9″ 410 posi .new brakes,tall shifter,carpet,door panels,u joints,tires, ect..turnkey w/build folder and clear title”

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Firewall Progress

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The warming weather has got me busy, but I was still able to get some progress on the firewall covers. Between a small sledge hammer and my big vice, I was able to bend the steel into shape.

Here are my templates.

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Here’s an example of the steel. I was able to cut this out using my plasma cutter (Yeswelder 55DS). It was my first attempt at using it, but it worked pretty well.

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Here’s it after bending.

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The tabs need some adjusting.  Otherwise ,these two covers should work fine.

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Fall 1942 College Humor Article Ford GP

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This article popped up in a Fall 1942 issue of College Humor. I was able to find a copy on eBAY. As you can see, this features a Ford GP.  We’ve seen a few of these pics in other magazines.

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1967 CJ-5 Corvallis, OR BaT Auction

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Maury shared this nice looking CJ-5 at a Bring-a-Trailer auction.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-jeep-cj-5-4/

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“This 1967 Jeep CJ-5 is finished in white over black vinyl upholstery and powered by a 225ci Dauntless V6 mated to a three-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. It is equipped with a black soft top and doors, along with a roll bar, a Badlands winch, a spare tire carrier, a Hi-Lift jack, 16″ steel wheels, Warn manually locking front hubs, and a K&N air filter. The truck was acquired by the seller in November 2021, and subsequent work reportedly included rebuilding the cylinders heads and a valve job in addition to a refresh of the steering system and replacement of the water pump, fuel pump, and carburetor. This CJ-5 is now offered at no reserve with owner’s and service manuals, partial service records, and a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name.”

 
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1947 CJ-2A JeepRod Galloway, NJ $11,500

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Looks like a good build.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1169501547281581

“1947 Jeep willys 350 bored 30 over Edelbrock aluminum heads intake and carburetor two-speed transmission speedway front end”

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1951 Jeepster Bradford, PA $9495

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This might be worth a look.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2318703168294103

“1953 jeepster with 283 engine power rack and pinion steering new radiator,gas tank master cylinder has top with side curtains licensed and titles”

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1956 Wagon Mercer, PA $23,500

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This has a bunch of customizations. No description provided.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1221739155391899/

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1956 CJ-5 Braintree, MA $5000

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Glenn shared this CJ-5 with some interesting mods.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/778006243492550

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“This is a 1956 willys Jeep. Civilian variant of the M38A1 military Jeep. It’s a southern Jeep with a TN title. No mileage on the title because it’s exempt. The cluster has 8k on it. Car starts up runs and drives. Just tuned up with a new carburetor. Tub is steel and is mint with no rust. Frame is also immaculate and had been completely under coated. We have been using it as a beach cruiser. Car has a little Bimini top for the summer. Powered by the original 4cyl. 134cid/70hp 1bbl. Front axle is a Dana 25 and the rear axle is a Dana 44. Tranny is a T90 3 speed. Not trying to field a million questions come look at it. Cash in hand for a ride. Needs some love but not much”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Boonsboro, MD Auction Mar 30

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This 2A may have a Beck half cab.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/199203232739022

“Vintage vehicles in estate in person bid auction- March 30, Boonsboro MD. 1948 Willys jeep, 74 Jeep pickup, 76 Mazda, 1953 Chevy Belair, 1954 Chevy sedan delivery van, 1999 Plymouth minivan. Have titles in hand or in process. The weird wording of this title listing is the only way the form will let me list multiple vehicles!”

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CJ-3B and CJ-5 Wellsboro, PA $4000 or $3000?

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There are two prices listed. $4000 is in the text, while $3000 is the price listed (it may have been dropped to $3000 from $4000).

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3282677781992316

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“Not a wrangler but I had to pick something Two(2) Willys 1st is a 1956 with title. Runs and drives 4×4 works. I bought it with a 1952 motor in it. Put a new clutch in it and have drove it around the farm. Have the motor that came out of it on an engine stand just the way I bought it. He said it ran but was making noise so he swapped it for the 52. 2nd Willys I believe is a 1953. Motor was set up . I tore it apart to rebuild but the block had been cracked so I did not bother. Body is poor. No title. $4000 Take it all. I lost interest .”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Harrisburg, IL $7250

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Runs and drives.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/946637103382448

“1948 willys cj2-a This is a fun jeep to drive, it runs and drives down the road great and has a clean title. The fourwheel drive works as it should and it has been converted to 12volt system. Had plans to restore this jeep but have too many projects and not enough time. Its a good jeep to drive around the way it is or do a full restore and take it to car shows and parades”

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1947 CJ-2A Newark, NY $4500

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Needs brake work.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/568734505291605/

“1947 jeep! It’s a running and driving military style jeep. It does need work on the brakes. I put a new clutch in it when I swapped the body. This isn’t a perfect jeep but it very solid. It’s converted to 12v. Lights are not hooked up. 4×4 works and this thing will go anywhere! I don’t want to sell but I’m putting up a new building and the toys gotta go! I have a vin verification from the sheriff’s office so a registration can be obtained”

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1948 CJ-2A Cortlandt Manor, NY $3500

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Doesn’t start at the moment.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1240841873527129

“1948 keep willy’s cranks but won’t start everything is there to redo!!”

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FC-Bodied John Deere Gator Mt. Airy, MD $4000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(01/26/2023) Can’t say I’ve ever thought of putting an FC cab on a John Deere Gator.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/579698177314668

“I have something you have probably not seen it’s a 2006 John deere gator With a 1962 Willys fc170 cab Welded to the gator it runs great it has lights that all work would make a great project to finish”

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Blocked or Denied Comment Screen

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Anyone run into the following message after trying to comment?

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Apparently, that’s a new feature for one of WordPress’ security plugins (or new to me). Essentially, as I understand it, if too many bots attack the user login screen, a blanket “citadel” is activated, blocking comments (and probably other things). I too had problems trying to comment just now, and figured out that the “citadel” was blocking me. So, if you see that, feel free to email me and I’ll get it fixed.

 
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Reshaping The Firewall

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I spent the last couple of days working on the firewall. This is obviously a key element for assembling other items, such as the steering, brake/clutch pedals, gas pedal, etc.

I should begin by noting that we have a new name and theme for the jeep: LEFTOVERS. It’s a food-ish theme that kind of goes with Lost Biscuit. I like that it isn’t a particularly serious name. And, it seems appropriate given I am scavenging two former racing jeeps, but a few parts off of Biscuit, as well as some other random parts.

I saved the original firewall from the yellow-bodied jeep, but it wasn’t in the best shape. I also wasn’t sure if I wanted to use it anyone, because my firewall area includes several rollbar tubes that aren’t present in the yellow-bodied build. Here are some pics of it on the old jeep (btw, I’ve been terrible at taking pics during this build):

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I felt the deciding factor would be how well a template I planned to create for the firewall would overlay the old firewall. If close enough, I’d make the old firewall work (again, leftover theme).

Below is my really fancy paper template (I won’t be using the aluminum cover over the gear box .. I was just experimenting with that).

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The first thing I realized was that I would need to split the old firewall in two halves in order to install it and have it fit over the roll bars. Once I was reasonably happy with the template, I laid if over the firewall (no pics of that), only to learn that I would need to flatten most of the existing firewall and rebend it; not an easy task!

Fortunately, the other day I bought a 20-ton press from Harbor Freight (I needed it to fix a neighbor’s plow). I used the press to press the bends relatively flat. Then, I cut the firewall in half and began the process of re-bending the firewall to the specs I needed, then cutting out areas to fit one over the roll bars.

Here’s an example of the passenger side after the top part was was bent flat:

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Another obstacle I had to consider was the distributor at the rear of the engine. I needed room to be able to remove that if necessary. Here’s a pic of the two haves bolted to the crossmember I made from spare square tubing. It’s not perfect, but it will look alright once I get the paint off of it and clean up everything else. Besides, it will be hidden under the cowl.

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With the cowl in place, I began playing with the steering column. I never liked the way the steering column in the original green-black jeep wiggled. The yellow jeep had a much more solid setup, so I  will try to use it. It will need a new steering wheel, as that was damaged when the yellow jeep was wrecked.

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Next up will be getting the clutch/brake assembly attached, build the bracket for the clutch slave cylinder, build the covers that go over the center portion of the firewall, and add a few attach points along the side for the firewall. Still plenty to do!


 
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Warn Brochure Form WC-1060

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I was surprised to find I didn’t own this brochure when I saw it on eBay, so I bought it. It highlights the Locking mub and the Lock-O-matic hub.

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Jeep Lighter From the UK on eBay

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Here’s another jeep lighter from Great Britain. As you can see in the first pic, one of the cats was a BIG help with this post.

View all the information on eBay

“USA WW2 WILLYS MILITARY JEEP TABLE LIGHTER
110mm x 60mm x 50mm
THE LIGHTER PART IS REMOVABLE, THE LIGHTER CLICKS AND MAKES A SPARK, BUT FURTHER WORK WILL BE REQUIRED TO GET THE LIGHTER UP AND WORKING CORRECTLY AGAIN. SO PRESENTLY LIGHTER NOT WORKING.”

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1948 CJ-2L(?) Aurora, OH $7000

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Andy shared this lengthened CJ-2A. It looks about the same length as the CJ-2Ls. It’s just rare to see one this far east.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/890064358941381/

“Up for sale is my 1948, CJ2L (cj2a just longer). This was in the same family since the 50s, was on a private ranch. It has 14 inch wheels, and a stretch from the dealership. I purchased this as a back up plan for a couple trips this coming year incase my other jeep didnt get finished. It looks like I’ll finish my other Willys in time so it’s up for sale. I have a clean and clear title, it runs and drives great has a brand new Joe Jennings rebuilt carb on it, needs some brake work (personally I would do the disk brake conversion- about $450)”

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1947 CJ-2A Walnut Cove, NC $8500

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This is an odd one.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1296981590876272

“47 willis reworked engine runs good .clean nc title”

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1953 CJ-3B Jamestown, KY $8500

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Looks solid.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1676756472796281

“Great running 53 Willy’s cj3b high good. Has title and ready to hit the road or trail. This little jeep drives and runs great!”

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