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Paul unpacks 60 Year-Old Parts

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Paul wrote to share his experience unwrapping some old parts as he continues his M-38 rebuild.

Paul wrote, “One of the first jobs on my Willys rebuild list from many years ago was to overhaul the axles. Naturally all bearings and races were replaced with new, new ring and pinion gears with 4.27 ratios were installed along with a complete set of 11 inch backing plates and brake drums. Well, sometime during the past 25 or so years the new steering knuckle seals failed due to old age. Geeze, I haven’t even driven this thing yet and now I’m having to replace the replacement parts which are still new but old.

Oh well, it was time to go shopping once again. I was able to purchase a set of heavy duty steering knuckle seals from the local parts store (that can even be rebuilt when necessary) in addition to an extra set of replacement rubber seals for future use. Today I installed one seal kit on the left front knuckle with no problems, everything fit like factory, nothing was missing and the quality was perfect but that’s just what I’d expected. You should understand that these steering knuckle seal kits were packed by Willys Overland Motors for military use in May of 1952. The package had never been opened and all the parts were still coated with a preservative grease like coating, which required lots of paper towels to remove.

I can’t imagine whoever packed these parts so long ago had any idea that 60 years into the future some guy in Alaska would need these parts for his M-38 but I’m sure pleased the packer did such a good job protecting these seal kits. I took pictures of each step as I opened the package and the final photo shows the clean, new parts visible for the first time in over 60 years.”

 
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Radio QSL Postcard on eBay

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I knew nothing about QSL Cards.  Turns out there are a variety of collectors and a variety of cards to collect, including some with jeeps. Here are a few.

qsl-caveman-cavegirl1 qsl-postcard-evans-mo

 
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1974 Hotwheels Jeep “Grass Hopper” on eBay

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I was nine when this came out.  I should have owned one of these.  Santa, where were you when I needed you??

“Up for Bid is a 1974 Hot Wheels Grass Hopper. Nice car with some play-wear. I took plenty of clear pictures so there are no misunderstandings. My camera takes super close shots so any imperfections are really magnified. Need more info or pics please let me know. * I continuously list early Hot Wheels, Matchbox and other brands so please check-in often.”

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Smokey the Bear Auto Litter Bag on eBay

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I’m not sure how to classify this this unusual item.  This bag shows appears to show Smokey driving a jeep.

“Vintage 1960’s Smokey The Bear Litter Bag. 1960’s, 9” x 12”, pictures full figure Smokey driving a Jeep, from Nevada’

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1973 4 Door CJ-5 Custom Jeep Sunnyvale, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This was made from 2 CJ-5s.  The seller provides a variety links and pictures for this neat project.

“This auction is for a custom four door CJ.  The Jeep was built using all CJ5 parts.  The front door is modeled off of a CJ7.  The rear door is modeled off of a CJ5.  The bed is extended to the length of a CJ6 or CJ8 Scrambler.  The frame is stretched 36 inches in the middle and 14 inches behind the rear axle.  The frame was boxed from the front to to the rear spring perches.  It has Dana 30 and Dana 40 axles both are open diffs.  The transfer case is a Dana 20.  The transmission is a 3 speed.  I believe it is a T150.  The engine is an AMC 360 from a 1972 Wagoneer.  It was rebuilt about 15,000 miles ago.  It was bored over.  The crank was turned.  It got all new bearings, new pistons, new valve guides, and hardened seats.  It has an RV cam, an Edelbrock SP2P low rise dual plane intake, and a Holley Street Avenger 570cfm carb.  The motor has more than enough power for a vehicle this size.  I drove it about a month on the new motor when I broke the input shaft on the old transmission.  I then put the heaviest spring in the secondaries of the carb and backed up the timing a little bit to take some of the grunt out of the motor.  The Jeep was built in 2009.  It got all new floors.  There is no rust in the body or frame.  The color is Rescue Green from a 2008-2009 Wrangler.  The seats are new from Bestop.  The seat belts were new in 2009.  It has a super thick aluminum radiator, power steering, and front disk brakes.  It has a 20 gallon gas tank from an 86 CJ7.  The tires are 33 10.50 15 BFG Mud T/A KM2.  The fronts have about 5k miles on them and the rears are new.  I have no idea how many miles are on the Jeep.  It has about 15k since built.  Almost everything was replaced at that time.  The tub and bed have bedliner throughout.  It looks funny in the pictures, because it is a little wet from washing the Jeep.  The leaf springs were upgraded to the wider springs from a 76 model CJ7.  It has front sway bar mounts on the frame, and I have a sway bar for it.  It will need new rod ends and bushings if you plan to install it.  I will also include the stock front bumper if you want it.  You can see pictures of it on the link below.

This Jeep was my daily driver for almost 3 years.  It draws a crowd everywhere you go.  You can’t buy gas or go into Home Depot without someone stopping you to talk about it.  Since it was my daily driver, it has all of the scratches and dings you would expect of a truck used for that period of time.  It runs and drives good.  The four wheel drive works fine.  Since I had to rely on this as my driver, It hasn’t been thrashed off road since built.  The four wheel drive has been used in the snow, pulling trailers out of the muddy pasture, and around the deer lease.

Negative issues:  This is no trailer queen, so it has normal dings and rock chips and scratches that you would expect from a driver.  There is one good dent in the left rear fender well.  I included a picture of it.  The speedometer doesn’t work.  The gas gauge half ass works half the time.  The gauge is new, it needs a sender.  While you are replacing the sender, you could replace the oring on it that leaks gas if you overfill it.  The oil gauge works, but is falling apart.  It needs a new horn switch.  You have to hit just the right spot to make it honk.  If you romp on it in reverse, it will pop out of gear.  Driving sensibly prevents it from happening.  The transfer case shifter needs new bushings, but it shifts fine for me, so I don’t worry about it.  It has a top and doors that need recovering.  I don’t have any pictures of it, but you can see it in the snow video below.

See it run and drive on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5oef9OP4lE

See it play in the snow in four wheel drive http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-P8n3qoWf8

See some of the build pictures at http://myaffordaplane.com/jeep

 
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1946 CJ-2A Cocoa, FL No Price

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This looks in good shape.

“1946 Jeep like new call 321-403-5555

http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/cto/3325373038.html

 
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1954 Truck Columbia City, IN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $3500. **SOLD**

This looks pretty good for the price.

“1954 Willys Jeep ~ On an ’89 S10 frame. Automatic with power brakes & power steering. 350 Chevy motor. R700 transmission with shifter on column. Runs & drives! Buy now for $3500!!

 
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1949 CJ-3A Newport, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000

This doesn’t run.

“We have a 1949 Willys Jeep CJ3A for sale for $2000 OBO. It still has the original 4 cylinder motor that is not running. All parts are original and it is ready to restore. Will consider trade for decent 4X4 work truck.”

 

 
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1960 CJ-5 Petaluma, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800

This has a mondo bumper on it.

“4 CYLINDER
NEW TIRES
RUNS GREAT
EXCELLENT FOR HUNTING
CUSTOM BUMPER WITH A 8 TON RAMSEY WINCH
$2800.00 OR BEST OFFER”

 
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1949 CJ-2A Mount Gilead, NC eBay

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This has a variety of customizations.  It might have a DJ-3A body.

“This Willys has an older restoration. It was done about 9 years ago. Always has been garaged. The engine and drive train operate like they should tight and smooth. The engine runs like a sewing machine very quite. The trans. operates in all gears like it should. Four wheel drive work perfect. Interior, gauges, lights, heater, wipers, etc. operate perfect. It has the rear seat, and the original hard top. The hard top was never painted. I have the soft doors and i use them for the hard top. This Willys needs nothing to enjoy. I will post a bunch more pictures, so check back. I will answer any questions you may have. Thank you and have fun.”

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1946 CJ-2A Desoto, MO $2000

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(08/05/2012) This has some running gear updates.

“1946 jeep v6 motor, trans, transfer case,373 axles out of 70 commando. Needs master cylinder to drive,jeep runs great clean title .if interested please call 314-581-1115 thanks”

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3325566273.html

 
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1946 Flattie Portland, OR eBay

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UPDATE:  This is back on eBay

(09/26/2012) Lots of well done modifications on this flat fender.

“1946 Willys Jeep 424
Complete frame off restoration! Many, many upgrades! This is a MUST SEE, DRIVE & HEAR to appreciate! Simply beautiful!

– Dana front & rear end 400 turbo tranny (short shaft)
– 454 BIG block
– Dana transfer case
– Custom tilt wheel
– ALL LIKE NEW!!

If interested and would like further information or would like to schedule an appointment, call Dion at 503-314-5499.
VIN: 117288
Vehicle being sold by:
Prestige Auto, LLC
761 SE 202nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97233”

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1947 CJ-2A Rockford, IL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

I’d like to see a picture of how this was shortened, just to make sure it was well done.

“947 CJ2A BUILT ON A 1972 JEEP CJ RUNNING GEAR/FRAME THAT HAS BEEN SHORTENED TO FIT THE CJ2A BODY,RUNNING GEAR IS 100% A.M.C. JEEP.ENGINE IS A 304 V8,MANUAL TRANSMSION,POWER STEERING,MANUAL BRAKES.VEHICLE DRIVES GREAT! VEHICLE COMPLETED LESS THAN 3 YEARS AGO.ALL FOUR BRAKE SHOES REPLACED,NEW BRAKE LINES AND HOSES AND SYSTEM FLUSHED WITH NEW FLUID.HAS POWER STEERING WITH THE 1972 JEEP TILT STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING WHEEL.WIRING HARNESS AND FUSE BOX NEW.ALL SPINGS AND SHOCKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED,ALONG WITH ALL U BOLTS ON THE SPRINGS.CLUTCH DISC,PRESSURE PLATE AND RELEASE BEARING REPLACED,AND HAS A HYD. CLUTCH THAT HAS THE SLAVE AND MASTER REBUILT AND NEW FLUID FLUSHED THRU IT.NEW RADIATOR WITH DUAL ELETRIC FANS OPERATED OFF A TOGGLE SWITCH.ALL NEW GAUGES EXCEPT SPEEDOMETER(FUEL GAUGE NOT ACCURATE ALL THE TIME)NEW FUEL TANK AND SENDING UNIT.NEW TIRES MUD KING RADIAL XT 33X12.50X15 (MADE BY MICHELIN) ON GRAY RIMS WITH TRIM RINGS.SPEEDOMTER OPERATES BUT IS OFF 10-12 MPH ON THE ROAD.HAS DUAL EXHAUST ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK WITH TURBO STYLE MUFFLERS.ALL BULBS ARE NEW,TAIL LIGHTS NEW ALSO.(HAS NO TURN SIGNALS)FRONT AND REAR GEAR LUBE IS NEW.

THERE WAS VERY LITTLE RUST ON BODY,HAS HAD THE FLOORS REPAIRED ON IT WHEN I PURCHASED IT.HAS NEW SEATS THAT I INSTALL INCLUDING A REAR SEAT ALL IN BLACK VINYL.FRONT 2 POINT SEAT BELTS INSTALLDED,DID NOT INSTALL ANY IN THE REAR.VEHICLE IS PAINTED WW II ARMY OILVE DRAB GREEN,WHILE DOING THIS JEEP I OPTED NOT TO MAKE THE BODY “PERFECT” BACAUSE I WANTED THAT ARMY JEEP LOOK AND HAVE IT APPEAR SOMEWHAT USED/WEATHERED.HAS WHITE STARS AND NUMBERS ON IT!HAS A AM/FM C/D RADIO IN IT THAT IS MOUNTED IN A WWII ARMY FIELD PHNE LEATHER BAG!,NOT THE GREATEST “SYSTEM” BUT COULD BE UPGRADED.”

 
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1952 CJ-3A and Year? CJ-3B Lyman, NH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500

(06/28/2012) “1- 1952 willys Jeeps the black one is complete.
1- 1952 willys Jeep the red one is partly restored and
has a complete rebuilt motor.
$ 1500.00 for both.”

 
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Jeep from Amusement Park Ride on eBay

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UPDATE:  this is back on eBay

This amusement ride jeep weights sixty pounds.

“Jeep Lovers, this is a fantastic find from the early 1950’s. This red Jeep measures 4 ft long and 2 ft wide and easily accomodates a child up to 10 years of age. All original condition, tires, axles, steering, body, even the chain they used to use to strap us in! The Jeep when it was in use, was connected to a center motor by an arm that moved a gang of 6 different Jeeps in a circle with some steering allowed. This is not a peddle car and doesn’t have any power feature of it’s own. Heavy metal construction. A wonderful piece of childhood nostalgia! Very sturdy, steers straight, (no brakes). Very, very rare! Bid with confidence, you’ll be the only ‘kid’ on your block (or state) with one. Research shows they were made from 1950-1952. See you tube video regarding the Kiddie Jeep ride some guy was rebuilding if you’re interested. Available for inspection at Red Rooster, New Braunfels, TX M-Sat 10-6 while auction is open. Available locally so auction could end early to cash-in-hand buyer. Weighs about 60 lbs.”

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1966 Color Slide of DC Fire Jeep

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Thanks to Dennis for correcting me.  Admittedly,  I hadn’t had my caffeinated tea before deciding what this was.  With that in mind, check out how this CJ-6 is setup for lighting.

“For sale is one 35mm Kodachrome color slide.
Washington, DC Fire Department Floodlight Unit.
1966 Willy’s Jeep.
Photographed by Charles Marcus on 10/7/1983.
From the collection of the late Richard M. Adelman of Memphis, Tennessee.
Shipping and handling is 75 cents in the USA.”

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1957 FC-150 Bonners Ferry, ID eBay for **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.

This has a buy-it-now price of $1100.

“This is 50 year old rather scarce model willy;s truck in rather rough shape. The truck is a 1957 that was last registered in 1978; The truck has a current Idaho title. I can turn the engine over with a wrench and I pulled it so the tires turn. The pictures show that there really are no straight body panels or good glass and the fuel tank, tailgate, radiator and one seat are missing.. The truck is built on a 1957 CJ-5 chassis and a 1957 jeep body fits. I understand that the chassis parts are easy to obtain and the body/bed parts are getting scarce but are available at a reasonable cost. I suggest that the buyer pick this up with a regular car trailer.”

 
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1954 M-38A1 Fire Service Jeep Carmel, IN **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, M-38A1 • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

“Veyr respectable 1954 Willys. Has seen fire service for a number of years as has been adapted to that use. Some of the modifications are: the 4 cylinder has been swapped out for a V6, tilt steering has been added, long tube headers with good sounding glass packs, an aluminum dash has been put in and a roll bar has been added for safety. It has seen one restoration in its life many years ago and is starting to show its age again. This little brute is a ball to drive. Albeit at 45 mph, but you buy this rig for the ambiance and the scenery anyway so why hurry. Just had the master cylinder rebuilt with misc. brake lines replaced. One new wheel cylinder. The radiator boiled and reinstalled along with a new fan belt and top hose. Cheap fun in the sun. This auction is an as is- where is sale. You bid- you own. Shipping is available. Please ask Doc all the questions you can think of and be comfortable with your new purchase. Good luck. I reserve the right to end this sale early. No warranties written,expressed or implied.”

 
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1944 MB? Brighton, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.

This looks like a potential restoration candidate.  See ad for phone number.

“1944 Will’s Army Jeep
Original engine, but needs work to make it run
Comes with 4 extra wheels/tires
Call for more details if interested
Have title”

 
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CJ-3A Aluminum Top Bozeman, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $20.

Not a perfect Sears / Meyers hardtop, but a great price.

“Jeep topper with doors. Came off a CJ3 Willies Jeep. 4zero6-5nine9 two87three”

 
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1958 CJ-3B Houston, Tx **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $475. **SOLD**

There may be value in parts.  The serial number is 48814, which would actually make it a 1959 CJ-3B.

“i am selling my cj-3b jeep. i initially bought it as a project car, but i didnt have the time to get around to it. I DO NOT have a title for it.
make: Willy Motor Inc.
model: cJ-3B
year: i believe its a 58′
does not run, has half a motor”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Santa Barbara, Ca $3200

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $3200.  Includes a Warn OD.

(03/05/2012) This looks solid.

“1948 Willys Jeep with a 327 small block chevy, 4 speed trans with warn overdrive, new tires, winch and several other great parts. This is a complete running Jeep however it has been sitting under my covered patio for almost two years now. Please contact me with any questions. 805-490-0441”

http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/pts/3282859629.html

 
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Year? CJ-2A Manhattan, KS **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $3500.

With a Warn winch and an overdrive, this might be a good price.

“Selling my 1942 Willys CJ2A. Runs and drives good. Has Buick 3.8 V-6, 3sp manual with overdrive, updated high-back front seats, back seat, roll cage, warn winch, great gauge cluster, fold out windshield with independent working wipers. This is a California car! This would make a great winter restoration project for someone.”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Pegram, TN $5000

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Can anyone tell what that cylinder is up front?

“1947 willys jeep with ford 300 6cyl motor professionaly installed, new black rock wheels with 30×11.5-16 TSL Thornbird tires.
This jeep is solid with new green paint .must see to appreciate runs and drives good .four wheel drive works good.
I have the stock wheels that will go with the jeep, asking $5,000 or B/0 please call chris if interested 615-456-2695 thanks for looking. ”

http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/3323022714.html

 
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1948 CJ-2A Sulphur Springs, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.

This does not run.

“strait body-no dents-a few rust spots good floorboards -project vehicle does not crank but not locked up- was runnig recently new 6 volt battery-all original still on 6volt cranking systems”