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Roscoe Turner Testimonial for Jeeps

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UPDATE: This was originally published Aug 30, 2013.

Famous barnstormer and racing pilot Roscoe Turner endorsed the jeep in this 1946 letter.

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1940s? Rock Ford, Colorado, Postcard on eBay

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This military-appearing parade may be a part of the state fair. That’s the only thing I can think of when the card references “fair day”.

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“Rocky Ford CO Street Scene Main Street Signs Downtown Old Jeep Vtg Postcard View
Original, vintage item.
Standard size, measures about 3.5″ x 5.5″ or a little smaller.”

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1948 CJ-2A Sweet Home, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,000.

Looks like a good build.

“Very nicely built jeep everything on this is new it’s in perfect condition. Corvette 327 top loader 3 speed transmission shortened danna 44 front an rear with lockers. You will not find a nicer cleaner Willy’s jeep. There is not one part of this jeep that’s not painted or powder coated. No leaks entire underneath is painted and spotless. I do need help selling. only trade I may consider would be for another jeep. A nice cj7 or Lj Rubicon.”

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1960? Wagon Lewiston, CA $4000

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Possible former Ambulance or Mobile Video Unit? No description provided.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1924927004526748

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1946 CJ-2A Kuna, ID $7000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(02/18/2023) This one has a studebaker engine.

https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/boise-1946-willys-cj2a-jeep/7589119361.html

“46 willys CJ2a with a 57 Studebaker 289 v8 amazing mechanical condition, new tires and no rust. This is tons of fun and a piece of history. Very first year of the civilian jeep.”

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1951 Cj-3A Golden Valley, AZ $5000

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May be worth a look.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1694970717567728

“1951 Willys cj3a. Has Buick v6. Runs and drives. Body is straight but has some rust on bottom of tub. Could use a tune up as well. In pretty good shape for 72 years old. $5000obo.”

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1953 CJ-3B Salem, OR $6100

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It’s a project.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1675235619595965

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“1953 Willys cj3b high Hood project 4.3l Chevy with Edelbrock intake, brand new HEI and brand new quick fuel carburetor, 150 psi compression in all cylinders and turns over freely on the starter. It will run it just needs the distributor hooked up in the carburetor put on. Adapted to 3-speed with Warn Overdrive. 5 32×11.50×15 super swamper radials in great shape, 4-in lift (still spring under axle), power front disc brake conversion, steering conversion, swinging pedals conversion with hydraulic clutch, flaming river steering column, PRP suspension seats, full cage, canvas safari top, new/uncut dash panel, dual poly gas tanks, there is a battery tray and some other miscellaneous parts. I also have rear paddles on Wheels and front sand tires with no wheels but I can throw in with the right deal. Just needs to be put back together and a few things finished up. There is no wiring. This will be a super solid neat old Jeep with just a little bit of work finishing it however you like”

 
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1949 CJ-3A Meridian, ID $10,000

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Runs and drives.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/882110509737904

“1949 Willys Jeep halfway through restoration. Only driven 95 miles. It clearly needs body work but it drives. We rebuilt the engine, installed new brakes, and a new fuel line in 2019. It might have 25 miles since then. I haven’t had time to mess with it so the battery is dead. It needs either a trickle charge, new battery, or just to be trailered. My dad has the title. It is his so make an offer and I’ll relay it to him.”

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1946 CJ-2A Hermiston, OR $3500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(02/03/2023) This project sports a Koenig hardtop.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5796614010437193

1946 Willys CJ 2A Engine and transmission need to be installed. Grill and miscellaneous parts included.”

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1946 CJ-2A Pope Valley, CA $3200

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $3200.

(02/13/2023) It has no registration. Has an f-head.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/580985343891680

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” have owned this jeep since late 2013. It’s been garage kept. When I got it it had a blown f134 motor installed and sat until 2020 when I installed an other motor in. I found the t90 to be bad and had installed a running working t84 from a military mb. It’s running driving and braking. I did have a Holley 1904 carb on and installed a wanna be version. I seems to a little lean when it warms up. So needs to have vacuum lines looked at and PVC valve hooked up. I will be taking front windshield for my gpw. And I can provide a very rough 43 windshield but frame is good. It does not have any registration as it drove around my ranch with no intention of being on road. It has no data plates or license on frame or tub. Will come with the soft top as I really want to keep for my 43, but if the price is low for pick up I will remove top and all mounting hardware. Has no title or pink slip. Asking 3800 obo as a perfect ranch jeep or good start to someone’s rusted out tub.”

 
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Jeep-Looking VW Rocklin, CA $5500

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Here’s an odd one.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/724066332628660

“Aluminum body . Handmade frame with VW 1600 engine. Very unique car one of a kind. Runs good. Front storage. Good tires.”

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1950 Race Jeep Battle Ground, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6750.

(01/05/2023) This is one of Rob’s former racers. I believe that’s a Bobcat body.

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“Anyone interested in getting into the short 8 class of pnw4wda racing? I’m posting this up for a buddy, it used to be our family racer for many seasons While it’s been a few seasons since it was ours, it’s had a couple upgrades, and is for the most part turn key ready for next season. Comes with a spare fiberglass body and a pile of spare parts. Engine is 500 ish horsepower mostly Brodix full roller 327,top loader side shift 4 speed manual transmission, 20 transfer case, 44 differentials front and rear Current owners have moved up to a slightly more family friendly medium rig. If interested, send me a message and I’ll get you in touch with Brad.”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Sonora, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000

Project or parts?

“1948 Willys CJ 2A I have the windshield and a few other parts windshield needs glass. ”

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1944 MB/GPW Applegate, CA $7500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(02/13/2023) There’s not much “44” left in this modified flattie.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/498154759167762

“modified1944 runs and drives 33 tire good shock worn winch v 6 buick upgraded axles full role bar tilt needs the finishing touch make it your”

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1967? Wagon JeepRod Sylmar, CA $1500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $1500.

(01/11/2023) This is an odd one. It’s listed as a 1967, but looks to be early 50s.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/522959189819291

“1967 Jeep Willys Dragon. Great for someone who likes projects. I do not have more pictures and I am unable to get them due to not having immediate access.. if you want to see it you can make an appointment and my husband can meet you. Bought it as a project but I don’t have the time or money to put into it. Does not have an engine in it.. no title only bill of sale. I also bought an Diesel engine that has the transmission which I was going to adapt to the Jeep. But ended up not doing it. Selling separately Jeep selling for $3,500 Engine with transmission selling for $2,500”

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1948 Sedan Delivery Pasadena, CA $8000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000.

It lacks some polish, but looks rust free. It does not run.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/628024865531849

“This is a original 1948 Willys (Jeep) Overland Panel van, a ex-flower delivery wagon that was restored in Las Vegas some 30 years ago. It is a solid metal truck with a huge 1968 289 Ford Mustangs engine and tranny with Edlebrock component ad ons. Auto-trans, no power steering or brakes. Never registered in the 17 years I’ve had it, the project is beyond Me now. NOT RUNNING. A real gear head who wants the twin side pipes roaring under his feet NEEDS THIS. Custom bed in back, removable with ease, all matching interior with a few extra parts and original California yellow plate to match front and back!”

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1946 CJ-2A Caldwell, NJ $16,500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(03/09/2023) I think the seller’s reference to “Rare 2 gear transfer case” is actually the Warn OD.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/579446177391101

“1946 Willy’s CJ2A – Fully restored nut to bolt restoration; any panels that needed to be replaced were swapped from a donor car of same year & model – 100 miles since rebuild the rest of the time it’s been stored in a climate controlled storage facility (Facebook won’t let you list anything with under 300 miles hence the discrepancy above) – Rare 2 gear transfer case – Comes with poles for canvas top but not with canvas Price – $16,500”
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1947 CJ-2A Sod, WV $1000

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Unclear how much value is here. No description was provided.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/744185007422769/

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Free-Lock 27 Spline NOS Hubs with Documentation

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Thanks to Chris for publishing this information on a Facebook post … It appears I will be buying from him a set of model F-28 Free-Lock hubs sold by Dualmatic. These NOS Free-Lock hubs included documentation stating that by December of 1973 Free-Lock had become a “Quality Division” of Dualmatic Products Company.

So, I believe this confirms that Free-Lock was acquired by Dualmatic, so now the questions are 1) when did this happen and 2) why didn’t Dualmatic use the branding sooner than circa 1970 (there was a gap between the end of Free-Lock in 1959 and the re-emergence of the brand circa late 1960s or early 1970s).

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This document suggests there were seven different models of Free-Lock hubs, which may explain why we have seen several different types of later-model Free-Lock hub styles. Given the emphasis on “A Quality Division”, this document *might* hint that Dualmatic was using the Free-Lock brand as a premium hub, perhaps hoping to clear more profit from them?

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The fact that the top of the hub shows no branding suggests these instructions were intended to be distributed across multiple brands of Dualmatic-built hubs.

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The date of the newspaper used to wrap the hubs is December 4, 1973:

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Parmley Engineering’s Jeep Replacement Body

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UPDATE: Zac shared a Parmley that he inherited along with a document that shows some pricing and states it was designed for the 81″ chassis.

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Originally posted in 2013, with some pic updates over the years:

As many of you know, I am very curious about the fiberglass aftermarket bodies made for the jeep.  While I’ve seen most models for sale over the years, I have yet to run across Parmley Engineering’s fiberglass body, one of the more unique ones ever created.

After wrecking his CJ-5 in the early 1970s, Californian Tom Parmley, a machinist by trade, decided to build himself a better body for his still-good chassis.  He wanted the body to legally accommodate  wider tires, a dash box with more room, a hood that was lower, and other features.  So, he built and tested his dream body with great success.  Along the way, he received so much positive feedback that he created a kit so others could easily install a Parmley body on their CJ-5 Chassis.

So far, I have only located two resources that document this body.  One is the February 1974 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine, which featured a multi-page article about the new body.  Additionally, at least two issues of Four Wheeler Magazine also have ads for the Parmley body kit.  The other resource is a June 1975 Popular Mechanics article.  The Pop-Mech article also shows off the fiberglass top he invented (at least I assume it is fiberglass).

Here are a couple publicity photos taken by Tom Parley and published in the Feb 1974 issue of Four Wheeler:

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This image shows the Parmley with a top and is from Popular Mechanics.  Note the top example sports Desert Dogs …

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Here is a Parmley-bodied jeep on the cover of a the May 1978 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine.

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This Parmley Engineering ad appeared on the back of January 1974 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine:

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Bob Christy wasn’t sure what this vehicle was when he photographed it in 2008, but now we know.

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This Parmely sold in 2015 and included a rare top:

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This one sold in 2017:

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This one sold in 2022:

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RIP Tom Cruze

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On Sunday, while we were gone, Tom Cruze left the house in the morning and never returned. On Wednesday morning I found him in the ditch across from our driveway. He’d been hit by a car. The girls, especially Lizzy, who treated Tom like her puppy, remains upset with his disappearance. I brought Tom’s body back so the girls could sniff him in hopes it provides some closure, but Lizzy remains the sadder of the two.

Tom embraced his puppy role, eating with the dogs from their bowls, following us to the gate when it was time to open or shut it, and playing outside with us. He had no fear and was up to the task of taking on both dogs when they wrestled. He was only here eight months, but he made the most of it!

Here is Lizzy grooming and playing with Tom Cruze from January:

So, the greatest-dog-there-ever-was-that-was-actually-a-cat has gone to that great actor’s studio in the sky. He didn’t stay with us long, but he made a giant impact. He also helped the girls get over Zollie’s death. The house will be a quieter place without Tom’s giant personality filling it.

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Gamma Goat Winch Netherlands 500 Euros

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Wildenberg Parts out of the Netherlands has NOS crated M-561 Gamma Goat winches. I doubt there are many of these around.

“NOS Crated M561 Gamme goat winches. € 500 ea. Could be shipped worldwide at buyers expense.”

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1946 CJ-2A Westover, MD $9200

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This has some mods.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/591219572606673

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“RUST FREE GOOD RESTORATION CANDIDATE HAVE HARD TOP WITH HARD DOORS AND 2 SOFT DOORS NEW STARTER, CARBURETOR, TIMING GEAR AND MELLING OIL PUMP REPLACED BOTH PINION SEALS CHANGED ALL DIFFERENTIAL, TRANSFER CASE AND TRANSMISSION FLUIDS

ALL NEW WIRING HAS TOW BAR ON FRONT BUMPER JEEP IS WIRED TO BE FLAT TOWED 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOCKING HUBS WORK GOOD

WILL NEED VALVE ADJUSTMENT LITTLE NOISE IN MOTOR BELIEVE TO BE VALVE ADJUSTMENT HAVE A LOT OF SPARE PARTS GASKETS AND ORIGINAL PARTS TO WILLYS CLEAN TITLE 2A TUB MEASURES 34″ NO LIP OR DRAIN HOLE IN THE TOOLBOX 2A FRAME MOTOR MOUNTS ARE EVEN NOT OFFSET BOUGHT AS A PROJECT BUT DON’T HAVE THE ENERGY ANYMORE”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Port Huron, MI $9000

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The passenger indents suggest this has a replacement body. It looks good.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/736017187812650

“Willy CJ-2A 1948 runs drives needs some TLC have all the replacement parts 4X4 cash no trades have a car cover for it… runs and brakes… title in hand.”

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CJ-3Bs and CJ-5s Reading, PA

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I suspect none of these run.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/661636852431134

“Couple jeeps left and a ton of parts”

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