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This 1955 photo of the Huntington Beach Pier / Seal Beach Jeep Tram was posted on Facebook and posted to this forum. I searched for more info and pics about the tram, without success. It looks to be a CJ-2A.
Peter shared this project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/583980526793078/
“1947 Willys CJ2A 4×4 V8 NO PINK SLIP •⚠️BILL OF SALE⚠️• •I have all 3 Vin Tags •265 V8 Small Block out of a 1955 Bel Air. •The engine is seized and way out dated. •There are no cables or wires on this vehicle, meaning it does not run, start, drive, you name it. Currently for the flint stones. • Transmission and Transfer case are original to the vehicle. •Only thing not original is engine and some metal used to patch rust. •Gas tank has a small hole so it will need to be welded or replaced •Mileage is unknown on this vehicle •It did once run with the V8 in it. •All bushing and rubber seals have cracking. • Vehicle rolls and turns freely. Steering is hooked up •All tires hood air but do not recommend pulling vehicle at high speeds. • Extra parts include, radiator, ignition, starter, fuel pump, brake pedal, clutch pedal, wind shield wiper motor, high beam floor switch, fan, tow hook and shifter cover. •Rear floor pan is out of a YJ Jeep.”
Peter shared this forgotten 3B. Unclear why the seller thinks the engine is a Ford.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8506532972706104/
“Ford 4 cyl ohv (original) 4×4”
Only the one pic provided. It looks like the driver’s rear wheel-well has been modified.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/376033394615956/
“1953 turns over but won’t start clean title needs restored project that’s it bill of sale the jeep needs front seats has back one it’s off of dmv but can be Registered my mechanic told me was the timing but sold as is you need a trailer or tow truck”
UPDATE: **Sold**
This is a REALLY well done build. The customizations are clean and simply executed. David has a clear title, but the serial number appears to be from the previous L-head engine (not uncommon).
The only issue with the jeep is that the hazards are staying on when the jeep is running. The switch to turn them off isn’t obvious (unclear where that is).
Here are the specs as best as I could determine:
It is a CJ-3A based on the body and the frame
Buick V6 (most likely a 225)
12 volt system
3 Speed (T-14?)
Dana 20 transfercase (single lever)
Custom radiator
Power Steering
Tilt Steering wheel (possibly out of a Cherokee jeep?)
Dana 30 front (most likely)
Dana 44 rear 30 spline axle center pumpkin
Dual tanks with a change-over valve
Swing pedals
Mechanical, but custom, clutch setup.
Dual master brake cylinder
Disc brakes in the front
Drum brakes in the rear (likely 11″)
Full Roll cage, though mounted to the body and not to the frame
Soft top
Serial number likely based on the previous L-head 4 cyl engine
Custom rear bumper
UPDATE: I snagged this on eBay a few days ago and have updated the previous images I had posted. The brochure is Form No. 4WDT-CM1–215M–12-49.
Here is the first page of the brochure:
It unfolds vertically to reveal this page:
This shows the entire center area:
Here is the back of the brochure:
Here is a rare moment of harmony. Left to Right: Lizzie, Tom Cruze, Betty Page
John asked how Tom Cruze was doing, so here’s an update.
Once Tom got rehydrated and got some food in him he was most definitely energized! He’s been climbing and exploring the house. The vet said it best, “He’s a feisty one!”
He doesn’t seem to mind that the dogs out weigh him about 10lbs to 1lb; he gives as much as he gets. Lizzy in particular loves to wrestle with him. She is as gentle as she can be (she’s sort of a lunkhead, so she isn’t all that gentle). Still, the two of them seem to enjoy playing.
The dogs are not fans when Tom tries to nurse. That’s about the only time they will growl at him.
They don’t mind napping together (why do we have such monochromatic animals?):
The girls hovering over Tom is the usual state of affairs:
Wrestling is another favorite, though mostly it is Tom and Lizzie wrestling (Betty Page mostly just wants to lick him):
I missed out on this sales and service mailer which sold on eBay for $31.77. Rare, yes, but $31.77? It was too much for small mailer.
Given it touts the Maverick show (though the plug is relegated to the back of the brochure), I suspect this is probably from 1960. There is no form identifier.
This Light Duty Rescue Truck brochure is currently listed on eBay for $9.99 (plus $12 shipping). It looks a little used, but still a rare brochure. You can view more pages here.
View all the information on eBay
Aaron Holdaway discovered this unusual set of hubs. He posted pictures of them to Facebook. He plans to disassemble them and take photos. I’ll share those photos if/when he does.
Oddly, this first-year CJ-5 has the 5-gauge set rather than the large KS setup. Anyone ever seen this on a CJ-5? If someone replaced the big speedo with small gauges, they did a good job.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/grd/d/millsap-55-willys-jeep-cj5/7503870068.html
“55 Willys CJ5. Runs. Original Hurricane 4 cylinder. Been stored under cover, solid tub. Been used on ranch since 70s. Clear title in my name. $4500 cash firm.”
Tom shared this rebuilt GPW with an MB replica body. It looks like a well-done rebuild.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/594663992275830
“-new windshield, hood, fenders and body -new NDT tires -engine completely rebuilt -transmission has new cluster gear -everything else has been gone through and checked over -all new brake shoes, wheel cylinders, master cylinder and break line -new seat frames and covers, new rear seat and cushion – made by Beachwood -A-1 shape and parade ready -cross posted”
Looks like a good price.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/d/mountlake-terrace-1950-willys-cj3a-jeep/7512991843.html
“1950 CJ-3A. Affordable project jeep. Original drivetrain. 11” brake upgrade. New springs shackles and hangers. Exhaust and shocks also replaced. Fold away spare tire mount. Tow bar. Extra military wheel set.
Contact me with serious questions. Clear title in my name. Not taking offers. Price is firm.”
This has an unusual windshield setup.
https://killeen.craigslist.org/atq/d/harker-heights-willys-cj-2a/7512395189.html
“CJ-2A with some extras. Not fully stock but the original engine and powertrain. Recently rebuilt transmission and transfer case. Plenty of recent maintenance has been done to include front brakes, carburetor, fuel lines…etc”
This includes a rear PTO, gearbox and shield.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/bulverde-1949-jeep-willys-cj-3a/7510917025.html
“1949 Jeep Willys CJ3A. Power PTO on rear end, factory bed extender, all original. We are only the third owner. Runs great and in excellent condition.”
This has a few mods, including an f-head.
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/cedar-creek-1947-jeep-cj2-cj3b-engine/7507183136.html
“1947 Jeep CJ2 with a CJ3B engine (so its not the flat head engine)
Runs excellent. Brand new gas tank installed. New seat upholstery needs installed. Has new bimini top. Comes with an extra transmission and transfer case.
Clutch cable does need some adjustment. I did drive this down the road a few weeks ago, ran, drove, and shifted fine.
4×4 works.
Has tow hitch on front.
Clean title in hand.
$3500 or trade for other classic cars or trucks.”
Only one pic, but there may be some potential here. Unclear how much TLC is needed.
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/new-braunfels-1951-willys-wagon/7507674281.html
“Starts, interior is actually good, extra parts go with wagon. Fixed up this is a great wagon. Just needs some TLC”
Given the ignition switch holes aren’t in the dash, this might have a 3A body.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/isleta-willys-jeep/7502882759.html
“1948 willys, this is a project vehicle, all original parts are there,engine turns, no title!!!”
It sounds like this may need some TLC.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/d/nevada-1946-willys-jeep-trades/7503635831.html
“The motor has been changed with a 2.4 liter from a Ford Pinto. This has a Warn overdrive. The body is in nice shape. The carb needs some adjustment. It has 2 sets of tires that includes the original rims. Both set need replacing. Has the soft top and doors that are in fair condition.”
UPDATE: This was for sale on eBay.
(06/13/2022) Bill shared this M-38.
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/freeport-willys-m38-military-jeep/7507371591.html
“Up for sale is a M38 Willys military Jeep. It is a good restoration prospect! It has not run in 10+ years and will need engine, transmission, and other drive train work to get it back on the road.
A lot of the critical parts you will need are still on the Jeep. The body and fenders are very straight. Hood includes the snorkel hole plate. Only known filler is the passenger side rear corner. It will need a new floor to restore. It has all of the major electrical parts (starter, regulator, and generator). Other parts present include floor plates, correct seat frames, new glass and gasket 5 years ago, proper original and correct M38 oil bath air cleaner, crossover pipe, front shackle brackets, etc. It has 4 of the original and correct wheels. Very old tires (including Mohawk Chief and U.S. Royal) need to be replaced, although current tires do hold air.
The vehicle has no title. Dash board data plate is missing. Original MC-????? Original data plate on the passenger side wheel well shows MC-xxxx7. Can make out the MC, but not all of the numbers.These were built from 1949-1952. Guessing it is a 1952.
Included in the sale is another M38 engine and transmission (last 3 pictures). Treat as a core.
Let me know should you need to see any additional photos.
The $2500 price is FIRM…..do not ask!
Local pickup in Freeport, TX. It will need to be trailered.
Payment is cash upon pick up.
No title..”
This appears to be pretty solid. There might be some rust on the passenger side (I can’t tell for certain).
https://austin.craigslist.org/for/d/huntsville-1953-willys-m38a1-jeep/7507427406.html
“Rare military jeep mostly original
original 4Cyl. Hurricane Engine”
This has been stored around 15 years.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/bar/d/burleson-wwii-generator/7512899963.html
“WWII 1940’s. Willys Jeep Flathead 4 cylinder generator.
Been sitting in a barn for 15yrs +
I just pulled it out of the barn 2 days ago
It runs, it generates power as it should
Been sitting for all these years, so you know it will need some work, I’ve already spent the time to make sure everything works but it will need.
Spark plug wires
2 tires
Gas tank either cleaned or replaced, recommend replacement
Asking $1,000 obo
Will entertain trades but cash is king but not required. Text me only pls”
The month of July was going to be work-on-jeep month. Instead, after Ann launched her painting of the guest house, it became work-on-the guest-house-exterior month. Oh well, such is life.
One project on the house, led to another, rippling farther and farther …. First, I jumped into painting the exterior so that could get finished (Ann had to halt painting, as she began to have migraines and auras). But, that led to pulling up the deck to replace the plywood decking, which led to the realization that the whole deck needed rebuilding, which led to the opportunity to regrade around the east and north side of the place, which led to adding a French drain for the deck’s gutter.
Though redoing all this had been the plan, I hadn’t planned on doing this right now. My hope is to finish up the deck today, as we have 110 degree+ temps arriving in a couple days for a few days.
This pic shows the deck frame on temporary supports as I get everything squared up.
If you have access to a 3D printer, you might try printing this 3D model jeep. The download costs $4.79. I’ve included a video so you can see how this thing is assembled.
