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Paul’s Jeep sees the Daylight (For a little while)

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Like a bear emerging from it’s cave after a long winer, Paul temporarily removed his custom M-38 from its Alaskan lair.

He writes, “The garage was opened and the Willys was pulled out into the early morning light today.  The poor Jeep was coated with sanding dust which I removed by blasting the body with high pressure air and followed that with a water rinse so you’ll notice the water droplets clinging to the sheet metal.  Anyway, with all the glass installed, the stainless wiper arms and blades mounted and most all of the major work done this project is looking pretty good to me.  I need to work on the frame welding up the extra holes, finish the radiator mount and double check everything before the frame gets sandblasted one more time before getting powder coated glossy black.

When my new sheet metal brake arrives I’ll finish remaking the fuel tanks, I wasn’t happy with the first set I built so I scrapped them and started over with a slightly different design.  Viewing the Willys outdoors from a distance is so different from the usual close up view in a packed garage I’ve become accustomed to and I get a better idea of what the finished Willys will look like.  I think this Jeep will cause people to stop and take a second look but that might be wishful thinking on my part.  Either way, I’m happy with the progress (I’ll admit I’ve taken much longer than I’d originally planned) and there’s more to do but I’m still a happy guy.

Over 4,000 hours of fabrication time to get to this point and still many more hours of work are necessary to complete this rebuild but I’m not tired.  I’ve learned a lot along the way and I’m reasonably pleased with my quality so far.”

 
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CJ-3B Abandoned during 1965 War

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According to this Pakistani Blog (in English?) this CJ-3B was “The Jeep of Indian Major General Parasad; he left it and ran away during a retaliation attack by Pakistani forces”.   It was part of the 1965 War.  I hope the Pakistani forces didn’t blow it up.

http://www.defenceblog.org/2011_10_01_archive.html

 
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A Playground Jeep

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This image comes from Dreamstime.com, a royalty-free (though not all free) stock photography website.  There are a variety of jeep images there too.  You can see all the images at http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photography-playground-toy-image14938897

Here’s another playground jeep-styled toy I found on Flicker.

 
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1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six “Ghost Car”

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Gerald forwarded me an email about this unusual car.  Built for the 1940 World Fair, this transparent 1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six was sold at auction for $388,000 in the summer of 2011. This is the first time I’ve seen it.  You can read more at Hemmings:

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2011/06/07/the-tin-indian-that-wasnt-rm-to-offer-see-through-pontiac/

“The 1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six “Ghost Car,” first displayed at the New York World’s Fair and later at the Smithsonian Institution, was sold Saturday for $308,000.

Originally built for $25,000, the car with a Plexiglas body was the first transparent car built in America . Another was built the following year, but its whereabouts are unknown.

“This is the only one known to exist,” said Alain Squindo, a car specialist for RM Auctions, which held the auction for the “Ghost Car” and other specialty vehicles in Plymouth , Mich. “It’s a very original car.”

The Ghost Car was first displayed at the 1939/1940 New York World’s Fair, Squindo said. It toured a number of dealerships, and then was at the Smithsonian in Washington , D.C. for a number of years.

It has been owned by the same family since the 1980s. “They were rather sad to see their beloved car go,” Squindo said. He could not disclose the name of the buyer.

The car has 86 miles on it, picked up by being driven in and out of dealerships for displays. It was a collaboration between GM and Rohm & Haas chemical company, which made the Plexiglas. Structural metal underneath was given a copper wash and all hardware, including the dashboard was chrome-plated.”

 

 
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MB in a Swedish Marshland

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UPDATE:  It turns out this picture is from the book “Jeepen i Sverige”.  I discovered this connection on a thread at G503.com.

Here are some more pictures from the “Jeepen i Sverige”:  http://cj3b.info/Finds/FindsSweden.html (looks like a very interesting book!)
Original Post 04/28/2012:
Buz discovered this image on FLICKR.  Despite looking like a ww2 photo, this was taken in 2008 by ‘Magnus’.  According to the caption, the Willys MB lies in a marshland in a forest, “it was dumped there on the ice during winter, in hope that it would sink in the summer.”  This is somewhere in Sweden.  It sure looks like there are salvageable parts on it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32687125@N05/3297206639

 
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Kevin’s Moab Odyssey Begins …

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Two and a half years ago Kevin purchased a solid fixer-upper wagon out of Conifer, Co, that he saw on eWillys and had it shipped to Georgia.  Despite battling a few health issues, Kevin managed to complete his wagon build.  Even better, in one week he expects to embark on a trip to a place he’d never heard of prior to launching his build; he’s headed to Moab, Ut, for the 3rd Annual Willys Overland Rally.

Not only does he have a chance to share this adventure with his children, but he also plans to adapt his wagon so that his daughter, who uses a wheelchair, can “get some gravel in her travel”.

I hope you have a grand adventure Kevin! Congrats on your wagon!

 
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Hot Rod or Drag Jeep from Cali

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Buz spotted this flatfender online from the 2012 Good Guys Del Mar car show.  I’m not sure if this is a drag or just a hot rod jeep.

http://public.fotki.com/wackydave/car_shows/car-shows-2012/goodguys-del-mar-na-1/page9.html

 
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Year? CJ-2A Yakima, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.

Here is a CJ-2A that was for sale at a garage sale.  It looks in very good condition.  The garage sale was May 4th and 5th. It might be still available.

 
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1947 CJ-2A Laramie, WY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500

“Bought this as an off roading project and later on I bought a 4×4 ATV, so I no longer need this. Has no engine, but has the rest of the drive train. Has no wiring at all, but most else is there. Also has a very beat up hard top. ”

 
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1942 Flattie Atwater, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500

This looks like a nice flattie.

“1942 Jeep. (Willys) . Registered as 1949. Rebuilt Chevy 350 V-8. Runs great, can drive anywhere.$5500.00. About $10,000.00 invested”

 
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1952 M-38 Portland, Or $2000

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I wonder if it runs?

“1952 Willy Jeep. Needs work but lots of potential for the right buyer
$2000 OBO

Call with questions
Jon 503-333-6799”

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3000230607.html

 
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1947 CJ-2A Yakima, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000

Looks like a solid rig.

“1947 Willy’s Jeep completly restored and ready to go.

Built Motor
Lockers front and rear
538 gears
Automatic
5 point racing seats
10,000 pound warren wench
roll bar
32 inch super swampers with 80% tred

This jeep is great and fun for the whole family with endless power. I hate to sell but because of hard times I have to. Willing to talk about trading”

 
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1962 CJ-3B Glendale, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

Some assembly required.

“1962 CJ3B, (high hood) project…. the body, fenders, grill, tailgate, and hood are all straight and in good condition. Currently does not run. Motor has been taken out and needs to be rebuilt, transmission stuck in neutral also may need rebuilt.. has adaptor and bell housing for 225 v6 installed i also have the origanal bellhousing. jeep has full rollcage. also have other extra parts. I just have no time to build this jeep. $1500. obo will consider part trade for any 2nd amendment goods.
Has Title signed and ready to go. may deliver on west side for the right price.”

 
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Fiberglass Flattie Grille Auburn, Ca $50

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No pics provided.

“fiberglass jeep GRILL for a cj2a.  916 208-0727”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/2999285109.html

 
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1946 CJ-2A Bonita, Ca $2300

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This looks like a good price.  It does need some work.  Anyone recognize the hubs?  I can’t quite tell what they are.

“Original engine runs good needs front brakes. I need to sell it no time to play with it. call Mario if interested 619 259-4619.”

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/3000053830.html

 
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1945 MB/GPW Red Wing, Mn $4000

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This could use some work and paint.

“1945 flat floor, 2pc combat wheels. Titled, new 600-16 tires, runs great, owned for 20yrs, topical cabin heater with artic insulated top Call Dan at 651-380-4828 Let’s deal! I’m only post for him.”

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/2999386823.html

 
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1946 CJ-2A Murphy, Tx $9500

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There’s been some good work done on this jeep …. and then there are the bumpers.

“This is the first year of the “CJ” (Civilian Jeep) after WWII. This Willys Jeep has been fully restored and upgraded in several areas. The entire stock drive-train (flat-head 4 cylinder engine, 3 speed transmission, transfer case, drive shafts, and axles) has been rebuilt and restored. The chassis, including all the steering gear and leaf springs has been refurbished. The body is new and rust free. The electrical system has been converted to 12 volts and all the wiring and switches, etc. are new. A modern package of 6 AutoMeter gauges is installed. Late model Jeep seats with seat belts are installed. A new Bestop convertible top is included. Five new 15 inch wheels wear new BFG 235/75 All-Terrain Radial T/A tires. The front and rear are guarded by custom built double tube bumpers with integral hitch receivers.”

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/2999413758.html

 
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1949 M-38? Nashville, TN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

Well, besides the fact that M-38s weren’t made in 1949, this doesn’t look anything like a M-38.  Given what appears to be full floaters in the rear and no drain hole in the side, I’d guess this is more of a CJ-2A/MB hybrid.

“This is a nice m38 Willys jeep. I have the full top and also bikini top for it. I just had the starter rebuilt and relaxed the starter sylenoid. It runs and drives good and the 4 wheel drive works great. This is a original m38 and still has the floor bracket for a heavy machine gun mount. I also have a original set of Willys wheels with military tires and brand new tubes that go with it.”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Miami, Fl $9500

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I believe this is the first muffler I have ever seen installed in the engine compartment; the only problem is that it is installed on the intake side of things rather than the exhaust side.

“FOR SALE A 1946 CJ2 WILLYS IN GOOD CONDITION READY TO GO EVERITHING WORKS NO PROBLEM NO RUST FLAT HEAD, 4 CILYNDER ENGINE, 3 SPEED, 2 SPEED TRANSFERCASE, FACTORY PTO WINCH 8000 LBS RANSEY CALL JC AT 305 216-9180”

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/3000034411.html

 
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1951 CJ-3A Evansdale, Ia $1200

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(05/02/2012) It runs and drives, but doesn’t stop.

“951 Willys CJ3A Jeep, No title, runs/drives, motor smokes, but sounds good, does not stop needs brakes, body is nice, will need floors patched. Comes with many parts: another 3A tub, (2)3A frames, front and rear diff’s. and all new brake parts. Tires in pic not included
asking $1200
call or text 319 415 9917”

http://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/cto/2999839125.html

 
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Wanted: Willys Truck Bed near Central Oregon

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John is looking for a truck bed near Central Oregon.  Contact him at jsw2244 at yahoo.com if you have something.

 
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1948 Jeepster Norfolk, NE **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000

Not 100% original, but looks very nice.

“Restored 1948 Willys Jeepster. Starts and runs great. Restored in late ’80s. General Motors Automatic 6-cylinder. Has been stored inside and well-cared for.”

 

 
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1946 CJ-2a Denver, Co $3500

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This runs.  It has an inline six.

“Early CJ-series Willy’s in working condition. Has 6 cylinder Kaiser Supersonic Engine (not original probably came from a vintage Henry J) and a original 6 volt system. New seats, rebuilt carburator and new tires (plus new spare). Most non-original modifications removed to simulate exact version that became the M-38. Cash only. Drive or tow away with 1 3/8″ hitch. Cash only. Moving out of state have to part with my toy.”

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3000157282.html

 
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SM420, Adapter & TC Clovis, Ca **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.

If all in good shape, it might be a good price.

“For Sale 4-speed SM420 transmission with granny 7.04:1 first gear mated via Advanced Adapters (PN# 50-2401) to a Dana 18 transfer case with the large 1.25″ intermediate shaft. This is the ultimate set up for short wheel base Jeeps. I had this drive train in my Willys Jeep and it worked great. Comes complete with shifters, cross member mount, and output yokes. The tranny and T-case were rebuilt a few years back. I have since moved to a longer wheelbase jeep and switched this out for a Dana 300.”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Hartford, Ct $2150

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Body is fiberglass.

“1948 Willys CJ2A Older Restoration newer fiberglass body set up now for plowing,electric hydralic pump, two way plow, heavy duty alternator and  new battery.  New transmission and clutch 3 years ago. Runs good!”

http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/3000322904.html