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FC Tour Jeep Progress

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There were lots more internet searches, measurements, and disassembly over the past two days. One of my goals is to have the option to put in an original heater into the heater space, so keeping that area free has been a goal. In keeping with that, I decided to remove the power switch and put it in the spot where the vacuum hub switch was located (Just to the right of the driver’s seat). Meanwhile, the hub vacuum switch is removed and sitting temporarily on the engine; it will eventually go near the transfercase shifter to make it clear they work together.

Here’s where the switches were originally located:

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Here’s another diagram. Here I have test-installed the switch, which fills the hole left by the vacuum switch, but sits lower than the vacuum switch. Meanwhile, I’ve mocked up how the transfercase lever should look once it is installed, with an arrow showing approximately where the vacuum switch will land next to the shifter.

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Moving the power switch shortens the run from the battery and starter to the switch, it also cleans up the area behind the grille. In addition, when looking through the grill from the front you could see the wiring crossing the tunnel to the bottom of the switch.

Yesterday, I spent time staring up at the tunnel area from the ground, measuring tape in hand, pondering and plotting. I discovered that the water pump fan, used in this case to cool the transmission cooler, will not allow any of the after-market transfercase shifters to fit. Given the fan doesn’t really align all that well with the cooler anyway, I have decided to get a transmission cooler-electric fan combo. I can position in under the tunnel in a way that is more flexible.

So, things seem to be coming together. I still want to find a place for the extra gauges and am pondering a 4-in-1 gauges which will be a more compact and less obtrusive option, but haven’t found one that satisfies the specs.

 

 

 
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May 1980 Cracked Magazine Cover M*A*S*H & Jeep

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Barney Goodwin shared this May 1980 issue of Cracked Magazine that features an illustration of M*A*S*H folks riding in a WWII jeep. I was a big fan of Mad Magazine, but don’t remember trying out Cracked.

You can have your own copy, as there are several for sale on eBay. (here is the cheapest I found).

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1962 Photo of Sprayer on CJ-3B on eBay

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The caption reads “Fruit Fly Spraying: Dick Burke getting things set on jeep sprayer before going out to the home where fruit flys were found”

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“This 7.5 x 9.25 inch photo has corner and edge wear. The image has spotting, creasing, and scratching. June 16, 1962. George Wheeler, Miami Herald Staff Photo.”

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Year? Wagon Traveller Ooltewah, TN $1500

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Andy spotted this traveller for sale. It will take some work, but might make an interesting tour-wagon-jeep. Thankfully, this is NOT close to me!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/952060756072804

“52 Willis. Project truck. Good body/very little rust. No engine or transmission. No title”

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1962 CJ-3B Fredericksburg, VA $4000

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Andy shared this CJ-3B project. it’s got some rust, but also has some new parts and rebuilt engine/transmission.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2103529723344291/

“1962 Willys CJ3B *Had to select Wrangler for Model Type to complete marketplace ad* Rebuilt engine Rebuilt transmission Comes with aluminum hard top, doors, new electronic distributor, new carb, new fuel pump, 4 wheel disc brakes, new 32″ tires, tow bar, warn PTO winch, 2 Buick 215 aluminum V8s, lots of extra parts.”

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1959 Wagon Charleston, SC on eBay

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UPDATE: Clay has relisted the wagon on eBay.

(03/03/2024) He noted it does lack a title and needs work. It does include a government plate.

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“1959 Willys Jeep Station Wagon, note: no title. The legend, verbal only, was that this had been bought at a government surplus auction and this wagon had belonged to the US Forest Service in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The fact is it does have a brass government plate on the dash. Original 6-226 Continental Six cylinder engine, might run, original 3 speed transmission. Original part time 4WD. Rear step bumper, manual carb choke (which were US government specs). Lots of rust to go around. See photos. Where some trim is removed, the original Forest Service aqua green color is visible. It needs everything. But everything is available for it from current vendors. Replacement left and right rear fenders included. I have yard driven it some over the years, but not recently. Great to do a restoration on a noteworthy original piece of history. Some price negotiation after seeing it in person. Email to set up a time to see it. Currently garaged, but will be in the yard soon. Has good tread on tires.”

 
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1957 Wagon Charleston, SC eBay

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UPDATE: This is now listed on eBay.

(03/03/2024) Clay’s selling this wagon. It does not run, but does have a title.

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“1957 Willys Jeep Station Wagon, original 6 cylinder Continental 6-226 engine, rebuilt by Bill Fisk Machine Shop, original three speed manual transmission, rebuilt by Pat’s Transmissions, original part time 4WD system. Two door, rusted tail gate hinge, some patched holes in floor, has all glass. Currently tagged and insured. Good SC title. Drove to work in West Ashley for several years. Is original, some rust, not running. Engine turns over easily. Good tread on tires. Great to patch up and drive now, then do more work on it later, or customize it. With engine rebuild and transmission rebuild, will cruise at 60 on HWY 17 no problems. No interest in your stories or lookie loos, just want to hear from interested buyers. Some negotiation possible after seeing in person. Hate to let it go, but now retired and not in a position to put a lot into it.”

 
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FC Updates

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The weather over the weekend was beautiful, so progress was made on all fronts, from the first mow of the year, to spraying the fence line, to dragging the pasture, to building the “grow” op. Because of all that, the FC progress was a little slower, especially as I went round and round on an accelerator solution.

I created a couple gas pedal linkage prototypes that didn’t work like I’d hoped, so back to the internet I went. Finally, I landed upon a late-1960s VW bus linkage from the British company Butty Bits that gave me a clear path forward. Below is one example. I discovered I have room under the cab to construct something similar to what I show below.

This pic of the linkage comes from the Heritage parts center. The top of the linkage bolts to a pedal, then travels through the floor to a lever that rotates counter clockwise as the pedal is pushed down. I plan to build and test something later today with some small Heim joints I already have.

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I also had a chance to modify the stock FC support bracket so that it will hold a 2″ column. Here I’m testing together the column, the brake setup, and the dash. It’s all fitting together (whew). I also experimented with my flip-up fuse-box idea, which will go on under the left of the dash. The idea is to have fuse box that can rotate down when needed, but otherwise remain mostly hidden (no pics of that just yet). We’ll see how that idea plays out ….

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Among the other spring side projects was this “grow” operation in the master bath, built from leftover steel for max functionality and minimum beauty. Ann wanted a green house, so we build a mini-version atop the whirlpool tub we never use (we plan to turn this area into a larger shower at some point). Ann has grown these plants (beets, peppers, spinach and others) from seeds from last year’s plants.

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Finally, yesterday my son reminded me that March Madness had started. It’s the first time I’ve tried to watch it without cable or dish TV (we don’t get cable and cut the dish last fall).

It turns out, Youtube TV has got this figured out! There was an automatic four-panel setup on Youtube TVs Home Screen showing each of the channels’ games. Not all of our cord cutting has been a great experience, but this feature was really useful and easy to use.

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FC Seat Differences

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While spring cleaning, Craig took some photos of various FC seats he has so he could assemble a primer on the differences between seats. You’ll need Facebook to see this and join his “Jeep Forward Control FC-150 FC-170 & M-series. Buy/Sell/Trade/Tech Talk” group. He hopes to have this on the FC Connection in the future.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/835668236472205/permalink/7713417725363854

Here is one example: “FC150 Narrow-track Drivers seat. This one needs a little mount fixing but you can see that it bolts down on all 4 corners. Front mounts 13″ center to center.”

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1943 Press Photo Demoing the Jeep on eBay

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The date of this photo could probably be tracked down more precisely given the description below.

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“Soviet official show guest with Secretary Morgenthau. Washington, D.C. Major General A.I. Belyaev of the Soviet Air Force, now chairman of the government purchasing division of Russia in the United States, second from right, and Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, right, visited the Army-Treasury Back The Attack War Show at the Monument grounds. Here they are watching a jeep perform. The monument is in the background. USA-Army history. Photo measures 8.5 x 6.75 inches. Photo Is dated 1943.”

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“J” Logo Jeep Sign Coming Up at Auction

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This “J” shaped jeep sign, likely from the mid 1940s, will be going up for auction at some point. The seller will be sending me more pics once the auction house takes them. Here’s an initial one.

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October 11, 1954, CJ-3B Pricing Trade Letter on eBay

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This CJ-3B pricing document includes special equipment pricing as well.

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February 1955 Pricing Document from Willys Motors on eBay

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This 3-page item is a pricing document for dealers, but also contains some detailed model information.

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1962 Photo of Jeep Truck with Tall Ladder in Florida

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Tom Jirik posted this photo to Facebook. That ladder had to have been wobbly??

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“From the 1962 Yearbook of Agriculture published by the USDA. Caption: “In Olustee Experimental Forest in Florida, slash pines selected for high yield of naval stores gum are control-pollinated to produce superior trees.””

 
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Circa 1956 Jeep 4-Wheel-Drive Sign dothan, AL $5000

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This sign appears in good shape.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1084688676155238

“49 1/2″ x 13 1/2″ x 8″ Original Willy’s Jeep dealership flickering flashing sign”

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1959 CJ-3B Las Vegas, NV $10,000

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This has some updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/916674723188953

“383 stroker motor Currie air lockers front and rear Full set of brand new paddle tires”

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1957 FC-150 Yorba Linda,CA **sold**

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Update **Sold** Was $12,000.

Runs and drives.

“Patina, Patina, Patina! This is an original 1957 Jeep FC-150. Runs, drives, stops. If you like the unusual funky ride, this is it! Everyone that sees it has to look twice. Replaced the carb and distributor, but still have the originals that can be rebuilt. New brakes, wheel cylinders and master. New tires and tubes on original wheels. This is the short bed 150 model 4×4 with the F134 inline 4 cylinder engine. See link for info on models.”

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1956 CJ-5 Gardnerville, NV $4000

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This is a project with some new parts and Meyer hardtop. It lacks a title.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3741605049402625

“1956 CJ5 with a ‘66 body on it. New BDS 2 and 1/2” lift kit, running F134 cubic engine, new radiator, new gas tank, new brake line kit, new generator, new starter, new thermostat, new u-joints, Meyer hard top with doors. Sold with bill of sale. Front axle has all new seals and bearings.”

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Year? CJ-2A Fort Lupton, CO $1700

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This is listed as a 1950, but it looks to be a CJ-2A. Someone figured out a way to mount a CJ-5 Meyer Hardtop onto a flatfender.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/770796634984637

“Up for sale, not sure on the year I think it’s 1950 comes with winch and two engines, NO TITLE, has some rust but nothing major for its age looking to get 1700 not in a huge hurry to sale but willing to negotiate the price”

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1946 CJ-2A Pagosa Springs, CO $2000

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Ran when parked.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/327233936997272

“Good restoration opportunity. There’s a Ford Pinto motor in it that ran when it was parked last in Arizona. Not a rust bucket, as it lived in Southern Arizona for most of it’s life.”

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1974 CJ-5 Ice Racer Commerce City, CO $7000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(12/06/2023) Looks like a fun rig.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1111757293126764

“Serious buyers only please. Comes with 3 sets of tires. Bolts studs and bare rubber. Sold with no motor but will negotiate.”

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1961 FJ-3A Midlothian, TX $17,500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(01/31/2024) Matt’s selling this running project that has some updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/398957182606398

“We’ve decided to sell our cool 1961 Jeep FJ-3A Fleetvan. It does run as you can see in the video. It is left hand drive not the postal right hand drive. It’s had a motor and transmission swap. It’s got a 4.3 liter throttle bodied injected Chevy engine V6. It will need metal work on the interior and exterior. And one of the windows is broken. Great vehicle for marketing or your mobile business. Message via Facebook to set up a time to see it in person. Located at my shop in Midlothian, TX”

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1946 CJ-2A Fort Lupton, CO $1000

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Unclear how much value is here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1640167176758245

“46 Willys ,no title good parts”

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1946 CJ-2A Maumee, OH $4000

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This column shift 2A runs, but it is somewhat torn down (see video on ad). Thanks to Tom for sharing.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1109424380377957

“1946 Jeep CJ2A. Classic Jeep. Engine runs. New carb, fuel pump & filter and gas tank. Project started last year owner having medical issues unable to complete. Pictures were taken prior to tear down. Reasonable offers”

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Before tear-down.

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September 1947 WO Sales News

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Thanks to Matt for sharing this document. This 16-page September 1947 issue of WO Sales News begins by announcing the addition of the “step” on CJ-2As. In an older comment by Bill Norris, “According to the 49 parts manual they [the steps] were available on 2As after serial number 129806”. This seems in relative accordance with the timing of the article.

The next story introduces the Laurel C. Worman hardtops, followed by another introduction, the Jeep-A-Trench.

On page six is an interesting story about a caravan of wagons that brought television to smaller towns across the country. To that point, television was only available to areas within a fifty mile radius of a large tower. When the jeep caravan arrived in towns, it offered twice-daily shows via a portable studio setup.

On page eight is a discussion of how to arrange and display jeeps. There are many car museums that could benefit from these insights! I’m not much of a fan of “parking lot” style museums.

The remainder of the pages discuss dealer info, marketing, testimonials, and other highlights.l

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