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1965 CJ-5 Tuxedo Park IV Libby, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.

“This was my dads. He ordered it in 1965 in Phoenix. I have every paper since that day. I inherited it 19 years ago and have done my best to enjoy it and keep it as amazingly original as it has always been. It has 34K original miles, it has never had a tow hitch on it. He mostly pulled it behind his truck for hunting. I transport it on a trailer. 4 years ago I was afraid it might start to rust (I moved to Montana) so I painted it with concept paint in the original paint code (Indian ceramic). I haven’t hooked everything up since painting (like the wipers and heater, and) but I have EVERY PART.”

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Michael’s 1953 M-38A1

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MIchael sent me an email about his 1953 M-38A1. He had it fully refurbed and it looks great! Thanks for sharing. Here is what Michael wrote:

The Willys is a 1953 M38A1. She was issued to the Marine Corps that year, according to the original data plates. I polished the data plates, had them clear-coated and riveted back into the dash.

My wife picked the paint color, she refused to let me use the OD green and white I had originally purchased.

I had the holes filled in the dash panel that would not be used for this build, refreshed the 12v conversion with an alternator, electric wipers, and converted the original front and rear blackout canisters for parking, turn signals and rear brake lights. I pulled the PTO and installed a Saturn overdrive, she now makes 55-60 mph on smooth roads on the flat.

I pulled the battery box and installed a marine hydronic heater/defroster. The switches for the heater fan, wipers, and the cell phone charger are tucked in the right side of the glove box.

I tried to keep most of her as original as I could while building her for my personal use..

I think she turned out well and she is quite usable and economical to maintain. For the purists, it is probably not right, but she is still mostly who and what she used to be, just a little more civilized and prettied up.

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The jeep when he bought it.

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Powder coating frame.

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Beginning the reinstall.

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Metal Jeep Tire Testing Video

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This video captured the test of the James Martin metal jeep tire. Note that some of the video is reversed, making it appear the jeep is right-hand-drive.

 
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1944 Photo of Soldiers Entering Periers, France on eBay

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Alma is the jeep’s name.

“1944- As members of a U.S. reconnaissance unit enter Periers, France, in “Alma”, their jeep, a lone pup (left) comes out wagging his tail in greeting. Name “Alma” in painted above rear tire.”

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1963 FC-170 Morristown, NJ **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $18,500.

This FC is supposed to be all original, including paint.

“(antique, classic, four wheel drive)For sale is an original 1963 Willys Jeep FC170 still in the original owners name. Original paint red and white. The best original interior on one of these that I’ve ever seen. And I’ve owned over 100. 29,000 original miles. Original paperwork and keys. 8′ Meyers snowplow. Koenig PTO driven winch at front of bed. Steers like butter. 6 cylinder, 3 speed. Hands down the best ORIGINAL FC170 I know of. They’re only original once. From my personal collection. $18500. ”

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1951 Truck Sebring, FL $15,000

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Nice looking build.

51 jeep willys overland 4×2 chevy small block 700r4 b&m trans vintage ac & heat power windows and locks . ”

http://cfl.craigslist.org/cto/5479389171.html

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1944 MB (MZ-2?) Derby, KS $15,000

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Don’t those hooks suggest it is an MZ-2?

“I am selling this family heirloom from my Father’s estate. Runs and drives. I have receipts for every piece of equipment in this piece that my Father restored himself. This vehicle has participated in many Veterans Day parades, as well as been displayed at past Marine Birthday celebrations in Tulsa. I want this piece to go to someone who will love and enjoy it the way my Dad did. Please contact me for any information. I do not need help selling this, nor am I interested in trades.”

http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/5478663973.html

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1948 CJ-2A Lefty Labadie, MO Make Offer

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This is worth a look.

“Great project. Has lots of extra parts. Is in good condition for its age. Does not run. Make me an offer”

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/5479525678.html

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1946 CJ-2A Eagle Creek, OR $2300

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Runs.

“Up for sale 1946 willys jeep has the 265 Buick v6 engine 4×4 works heater works good lights work just needs a tune up”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/5479738003.html

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1946 CJ-2A Pittsboro, IN No Price

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Looks like there’s value here.

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bar/5479729849.html

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“I am looking to trade my 1946 Willys CJ2A. I have owned it for the past 6 months with the intention of restoring it. The person I purchased it from owned it for the last 35 years and it was stored inside. It had a partial restoration at some point during those 35 years.

The motor runs well and has great oil pressure. The transmission in it was bad and I have since replaced it with a transmission/transfer case from another jeep. It has a new gasket and seal kit and the gears of both looked very good. I also replaced the TO bearing while I had it apart. The clutch and pressure plate looked good. The trans is 90% hooked up. It needs the e brake and drive shafts hooked up.

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1962 Wagon Roy, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** WAs $1850.

It runs.

“1962 willys wagon , motor does run , project car”

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1967 CJ-6 Catawissa, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $840.

It’s a project.

“Needs work.”

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1946 VEC? CJ-2A Taylor, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.

Based on the other pics, it looks like this is pretty complete. Could be a VEC.

“1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep. Complete. Great project. Clean Texas title. Engine runs. Comes with new floorboards and braces. Catalogs, manuals and spare parts included”

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Year? Ford Script Body Central Iowa $850

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Looks like this is restorable.

“I have a Ford Jeep body only (no frame) with windshield frame, hood, and extra fenders (est. 1947).
Parts could be used as parts for a jeep restoration or to build a ‘rat rod’ project.
I have title and some other parts.”

http://ames.craigslist.org/pts/5479185488.html

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1954 CJ-3B Parsippany, NJ $1799

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $1799

Appears worth a look.

“all new parts–needs engine work–has plow–NO TITLE–clean body—-complete jeep”

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5459144081.html

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1946 CJ-2A Dugger, IN $2000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000.

(10/22/2015) It runs and rives.

“1946 willys jeep has the overhead cam 1950 willys jeep engine manual trans. Runs and drives but currently has a leak in the gas tank. Can purchase a new one for under 200.00. These are very rare. frame is solid some body rust but not horrible for a 46. Almost brand new 30x9x15 tires. Call with questions or offers.”

http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/5478959389.html

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1945 VEC CJ-2A Griffin, GA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.

(02/24/2016) Looks to be a mix of VEC and non VEC parts. The windshield and tranny are incorrect at the very least. Seems to have the correct rear hubs.

“The CJ-2A was the very first model of the civilian Jeeps. 1945 was the first year of production and this is one of those bearing serial number 11086. It is in need of restoration but the vehicle is all there, engine, transmission, all running gear, very good shape for age. The first of the are tagged as “Very Early Civilian” or VEC, which this is one of. Original color was green which is one of the two colors available in 1945. Call with questions.”

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1945 MB? Mansfield, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was sold for $6200 at an auction. Now listed for $12,000. Seller claims wife won’t let him keep it anymore (as if the seller had owned it a while), so he must sell it. 

“Willy’s Military Jeep with roll cage, shovel, axe, fuel can, front tow bar. This is a very well kept specimen that appears to be mostly original, unmolested and authentic.”

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/5478101425.html

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2016 Trip to-and-from the FC Roundup

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<– See Overview of Trip Posts | Beginning | Day 1: Friday March 9: Oh, the Inhumanity! –>

UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who offered to read the book! I’ve selected a couple readers. I will do my utmost to get the book finished so everyone can get a copy.

On Wednesday afternoon we begin our drive to the FC Roundup. We’ll be on the road just under three weeks. We’ve got several tours, a giant fork, a wild west town, an art museum, a ride in a GPW, dinner on a plane, a photo op with a (mostly) naked book seller, lunch at 13,000 feet, and much more planned. Of course, we’ll also have a busy couple days of FC fun at Jesse’s.

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This is a rough map of our planned trip.

On another note, I’ve printed seven “proof” versions of my next book. I plan to do one more sweep through the book to refine it, build an index, and look for errors. The book is a non-fiction 450-page book that has nothing to do with jeeps. I hope to have the book finished by the Fall of 2016.

  1. Overview: 2016 Intermountain West / FC-Roundup Trip Summary
  2. Day 1 – Wednesday March 9th: Oh, the Inhumanity!
  3. Day 2 – Thursday March 10th: We Forgot to Pack Our Maps?
  4. Day 3 – Friday March 11th: Dining in an Ely Jail
  5. Day 4 – Saturday March 12th: The Aliens Almost Got Her!
  6. Day 5 – Sunday March 13th: Camels & Cones
  7. Day 6 – Monday March 14th: Train to Yuma Prison
  8. Day 7 – Tuesday March 15th: Rollin’ Like Bill Gates
  9. Day 8 – Wednesday March 16th: More Earth Sciences
  10. Day 9 – Thursday March 17th: Crowded Backroads & Exploding Beer Glasses
  11. Day 10 –  Friday March 18th: The Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum
  12. Day 11 – Saturday March 2016 FC Roundup Report
  13. Day 12 – Sunday March 20th: High Plains Drifters
  14. Day 13 – Monday March 21st: Food Testers
  15. Day 14 – Tuesday March 22nd: Wind & Range
  16. Day 15 – Wednesday March 23rd: Blizzards & Balloons
  17. Day 16 & 17 – March 24-25th: Homeward Bound

 

 

 

<– See Overview of Trip Posts | Beginning | Day 1: Friday March 9: Oh, the Inhumanity! –>

 
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Mid 1960s Meyer Hardtop Brochure

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Mark was asking about the side auxiliary windows on a Meyer hardtop and wonder if those were custom made or a factory option. This four page Meyer brochure answers that question.

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1944 Photo of Holden Ambulances in Saipan on eBay

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Great press photo of a couple Holdens.

“1944- Willys Jeeps, fitted with stretcher racks, pull up to this wrecked Japanese building on Saipan which the U.S. Marines are using for a hospital. The zig-zag camouflage didn’t help much as evidenced by the hits scored by Naval and artillery fire in the early part of the campaign”

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Ramsey 50 Winch in the Netherlands on eBay

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Edwin from Wildenberg Parts has this rare winch for sale.

“A once in a lifetime chance to buy a complete Ramsey 50 winch set-up
We only know about 7/8 to exist.
Took several years to find all the parts.
Will make your M38/M38A1 complete.

What is there?
– Take off working Winch
– NOS PTO
– New build hanger bearing
– Shafts & Joint Assy’s NOS
– Woodruff keys and screws NOS
– NO Winch cable

Comes also with a winch dataplates for M38 and M38A1.
We can take it to the following events:
KTR Event choringem
Ciney expo militaria
War and Peace show Folkstone
Possibly Normandië

We also carry a large stock of NOS and high quality Ramsey and PTO parts.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask.”

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1962 DJ-3A Surrey Fort Lauderdale, FL**SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. $14,999.

Most of the pics are more of these ‘models’ rather than jeep.

“This showroom-fresh Willy’s Beach Car was the center piece of Johnson Jeep & Willy’s in Riverside, California, for many years. The speedometer shows 200 miles since it has been restored.

From the looks of the restoration, it was done by the Jeep Company many years ago, probably in the seventies.
It needed a new parking break cable when I bought it. I’ve installed “Quick Steer” that has made this a joy to drive with 1 finger.

These DJ 3A Willy’s are impossible to find in this condition. From the paperwork, this vehicle looks to have been a Las Brisas hotel Willy’s (Acapulco). I believe that Elvis Presley once owned a Willy’s just like this one, in coral and pink. He certainly drove one in a few of his movies I have seen.

The jeep is missing the top, but I have a re-manufactured original top-style frame for it. And I have located the material and fringe for the Surrey top. This will be the new steward’s job.

The Willy’s stops, starts and rides as it should.
Books and records from the seventies are yours if you are the buyer.
It definitely has some scratches and patina on it. Come see it if you’d like.”

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1952 CJ-3A Poland, ME $7000

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Includes an overdrive and halfback.

“Selling a 1952 CJ3-A, 90% restored.
– Overdrive
– Front disc brakes
– 12 Volt
– Half Cab
Great shape. Would take a 97-2006 Wrangler trade or partial trade.”

http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/5474954092.html

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1960 Wagon Troutdale, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $4500

Runs and drives.

“Have my 1960 willys wagon 4X4. This is a running driving rig that has huge potential for a realy special nice rig. Converted many years ago to a 1958 chevy 283 4bl. Has a muncie m22 4 speed hooked up to the original transfer case. Drives great but needs new valves, speedometer cluster needs to be replaced. Some of the side glass is old and cracked but I have good original replacements for all. Good interior, doors etc… It is registered and titled in my name but can’t find the title to save my soul so will have to sell with lost title app. NOTE:: After posting this looked for other similar wagons. You can’t touch anything near this good for the money so I’ll leave the posting but add I’m firm on the price.
I need to sell so I can get a more useful truck so looking to trade for a ford f250 or 350 king cab or crew, diesel with under 200k on it.”

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