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No Posts Tonight (Wed Night)

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No posts tonight, so I republished some older ones.   I will try to do some posts tomorrow during the day, but tomorrow night I am signing books and speaking at an art exhibit in Normandy Park, Washington (South of Seattle).  So, there may not be any updates until Friday.

 
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Jeep Reef — I know, it’s not really a jeep, but it’s cool

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Originally posted November 24, 2009

It’s been about four years since I last scuba’d in the Caribbean.   Getting my picture next to “Jeep Reef” in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park would be a great next dive.  Note to self:  Book trip to Bahamas …. leave jeep at home.

According to this website, The Jeep Reef  “is one of the prettiest reefs you will ever see. The strong current that sweeps through this cut keeps the reef ‘s corals very healthy. This dive can only be done at slack tide because of the strong currents . It is in the middle of the Exumas Land & Sea Park, so you will find a very healthy population of fish. This dive site gets its name from a coral encrusted jeep that sits near the mooring.”

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Esteban finds some more unusual images

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Originally posted Feb 3, 2010

Inspired by the Castro/Guevara video I found, Esteban went hunting for a couple more vintage pics from that era.  Sebastian has generously shared those with us below.  Esteban also found what Sebastian believes is “a very special since it could be the first Willys ad ever in Colombia. It was published before the jeeps arrived to the country. It is basically inviting people to reserve their jeeps before arrival time.”

 
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Kempner Power Wagon Museum

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Originally posted June 15, 2009 (See, there is even a Power Wagon Museum!)

At some point early in his driving life, my dad owned a red Dodge Power Wagon.  I’ve never ridden in one myself, however I found a place where I can explore several different models: The Kempner Power Wagon Museum.

The Kempner Museum is an owner-owned museum, with the owner displaying vehicles and other items he has collected over the years.  Recently, the owner, with his wife’s blessing he notes, built a building to house the trucks and other related materials.

This museum does not take a ‘hands off’ approach, rather people can climb into these vehicles, touch and explore them.

The museum is located in Kempner, Texas (museum info), which is roughly 150 miles south of Dallas.  I’m adding to my list of places to visit soon.

 
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Roberto’s M-38 Caricature

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Roberto just completed this caricature of a M-38.  You can see his progress from start-to-finish here:

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Roberto67/Caricature%20Willys%20M38%20jeep/?albumview=slideshow

 
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Kool Nights in Redding, Ca

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Steve forwarded some images from a Kool Nights event in Redding.

He writes, “Today wraps up the final day of the week long event, Kool April Nites in Redding, Ca.  Over 1800 vehicles came from hundreds of miles around to attend the 23rd annual event.  Here are some photos of the “Jeeps of Kool April Nites”.  I didn’t get away from my working my car club’s booth, so I didn’t get very good pictures this year.  I also needed a better camera to take evening photos of the Friday Night Cruise.

Below is Steve’s Jeepster

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1946 CJ-2A Alameda, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800

This looks pretty good for the price.

“1946 Willy’s jeep, original flat-head four cylinder engine. 3-speed. Military style rims and new military tires. Garage kept, body in good shape, aftermarket top, spare rim. Sold-as-is, reply to email with questions.”

 
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1945 GPW Irvington, Al $15,000

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This came out of a museum?  Maybe it was used at a museum rather than shown in one?  Those headlights are one-of-a-kind.

“1945 ford GPW army jeep, we got the jeep out of a museum and the condition has not changed since,it features all the original drivetrain (we were told) and it runs excellent, this is a rare jeep and a perfect one for any collection it is parade ready and when restored was upgraded to jeep seats and removeable soft top, please feel free to call with any questions and we will gladley answer anyone can come and inspect nothing to hide please fell free to call 251-751-7530 thanks and god bless”

http://mobile.craigslist.org/cto/2977007985.html

 
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1959 Wagon Spokane, Wa $6500

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The wagon looks good, though the bumpers are unusual.

“A classic in really nice condition. Super Hurricane flathead six engine. 4 x 4, overdrive, very nice interior, runs. Needs a little bit of love, but not much:-). More photos available. Email or call Chris at nine nine nine- 5191”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2975761314.html

 
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1951 CJ-3A Palmer, AK **SOLD**

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UPDATE: WAs $8000. **SOLD**

“civilian willys jeep built in Toledo, Ohio
stored in a where house for 35+ years
stock flat head motor with 27,000 miles
pin stripes still on wheels
you can still see the original paint in the wheel wells
MINT condition
engine PURRS”

 
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Wanted: New England Flat Fender Club

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I spotted this ad tonight.

“I am in the process of starting a classic Jeep Club specializing in the Flat Fendered Willys, The New England Flat Fender Club. I have no idea where this club is going, just a desirer to find one in the area, contact me if this is something you might be interested in.”

http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/grp/2976755029.html

 
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1956 Buggy Sacramento, Ca $3000

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Between the ARB, the overdrive, and everything else, there might be a pretty good 4×4 here.

“56 jeep willys with a custum cab.
Buick v6
aftermarket headers to cherry bomb mufflers
elecctric fan
electric fuel pump with regulator
new starter
new water pump
new power steering pump
400 tranny with hurst shifter
warn transfercase with over drive
power brakes
disc brakes front, drum rear
ARB front diff
Detroit rear dana 44
rear locking hubs for and drop hitch in front for towing no trailer needed
air compressor which also supplies ARB

no windshield
no brake lights
current registration for street use but needs lights and windshield to be street legal ( I have a windshield for it, just never installed it.)

$3000 obo, trade , or cash and trade

(916) 8704113”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2976959023.html

 
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1961 Truck Lewiston, Id $3500

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This looks like a solid truck with an unusual paint scheme.

“302 Ford Motor. please contact two zero eight, seven five zero, six four one one.”

http://pullman.craigslist.org/cto/2976966654.html

 
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1955 M-38A1 Miami-Dade, Fl $5500

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This might be an easy restoration project that is also driveable.

“Car is in running condition. If interested, please contact me at (786) 853-9487.”

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/2977505006.html

 
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Year? CJ-2A Idaho Falls, Id **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.

The passenger side step is kind of interesting.  The body sure looks rough.  Note the solution for the extra tall radiator.

“Great old Jeep. Bought it in Soda Springs several years ago wanting to restore it, and just ran out of time. Call or email me for details”

 
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1959 CJ-5 Huntsville, AL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000

“I have a mostly restored 1959 CJ5 for sale. I got to 95 percent complete with a total rebuild and was transferred overseas. I bought it as a 1963 model in 2003, but research on the matching ID tag, block, and frame serial numbers puts it in October of 1959. This Willys is mostly original with some upgrades, with no rust. F134 engine plus T90 transmission, stock front and rear drives – all rebuilt. The carburetor is a Solex (original rebuilt Carter YF included). Brakes were not completed and this is the primary reason that it is not roadworthy. Currently it is in storage in Huntsville, Alabama with no title or tags. I do not currently live near this Jeep so I will have to arrange travel for a showing.”

 
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1951 CJ-3A Maryville, TN **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2550

(04/17/2012) This looks pretty solid, however it appears that the rear wheel wells and rear floor don’t have the original scallop indentations.

“1951 Willys Jeep CJ3A A real survivor. Needs restored but runs really good. I have several extra parts that go with the jeep. No top. All original except converted to 12 volt.”

 
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1949 CJ-2A Escalon, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.

(02/16/2012) This looks pretty good.

“49 willys jeep,4cyl.,3speed,lift kit,extra frame,buick v6,4 speed adapter,top,back seat,”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Murdock, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was  $700

(04/13/2012) There’s some value here.

“I have this toy but want other toy’s now! looking to trade,needs work,and a motor.Set up for 2.3L ford,has the C4 auto,power steering,twin stick transfercase.open to all trades,bike (mustang)low rider ,4×4.”

 
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1952 CJ-3A Placerville, Ca **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400

(04/24/2012) It appears in decent shape.

“I have a complete body for a 1952 willys flatfender jeep body,
tub,
tailgate
hood
both front fenders
windshield and windshield frame
Grille

It is a project but not in bad shape would be a nice wheeler I can get a pic but the shop is really dark best to come out and look if you are serious.  I do not have the frame engine or axles this is only for the parts listed THERE IS MINOR RUST UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT AREA”

 
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1949 Jeepster Wilmington, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  Was priced at $11,995.  **SOLD**

(07/26/2011) “1949 Willys Jeepster Hot Rod – Brand new white convertible top, side curtains, upholstery and teal carpet in 2008!

First Professional restoration completed 2004 as follows:
Engine: Chevy — 305 (V-8)
OEM GM High Energy (hei) Ignition
Holley 4-barrel 600 cfm carburetor
Transmission: 1978/79 Turbo 350 Automatic
Rear Differential – 1978 Chevy Nova 10 Bolt
Front Suspension — ’74-’78 style Mustang II”

 
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1942 MB (Diesel) Las Vegas, Nv **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** was $3000

(02/08/2012) The body looks in good condition.  The seller doesn’t want to cut it up for a planned rock crawler project.

“1942 Willys Willy,s MB jeep cj2a $3000
1942 AZ title but body tag differnt number wont pass NV DMV vin inspection 🙁
Runs and drives needs little work ( needs front bumper, tires soon, and cleaned up )
Diesel 4 Cyl ( was told motor was rebuilt and only has 2279 miles also was told it was a VW diesel motor?)
Have 5 matching aluminum wheels
4×4
Stock axles, Trans, T-case
Hard Top
Body on this jeep is super super clean no rust!”

 
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1952 M-38 La Center, Wa Make Offer

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The windshield is CJ-2A, but much of the rest looks M-38 to me.

“I have some willys flat fender parts front clip, both seat frames, gas tank, roll bar, has 2 front dana 27 axles and 1 dana 44 rear axle. No motor no tranny no transfer case. The windshield frame is rusted out around the windows and in pretty rough shape. Lots of misc. parts, steering colums, spring packs. Also I have what i think is a original through the floor starter for the L134 thats in good shape i can send that pic upon request. I can send pics of other parts not in the pictures via text message if desired. If your interested in anything make me an offer. Jeremiah 360-433-8051”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/2975778398.html

 
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Image from New Jersey State Police Museum

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Steve discovered this image in the New Jersey State Police Museum archives.  The museum was kind enough to allow us to publish it.

Steve rights, “I did some research with our museum staff and found this picture from 1951 of a state trooper driving a WW II Willys MB that had been converted for police use. Looks like it may have been used in rural areas as a sorta fire jeep. See the large fire extinguisher on the left fender skirt …. Coincidentally, one of our troopers (Trooper Joseph C. Walter Jr. #685) was killed in the line of duty in a motor vehicle accident on 9-7-52, I believe in that very same jeep.”

 

 
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Allis Chalmers M7 Snow Tractor at the Wright Museum

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Glenn forwarded this unusual and rare Snow Tractor from the early 1940s located at the Wright Museum in New Hampshire.

The M7 was conceived as an Army Air Force rescue/utility vehicle. It was found that most plane crashes occurred on the climb out of or approach to an airport. With the large number of northern bases in remote locations, getting to these aircraft was difficult at best – impossible at worse. Shown above with M19 Trailer.

Manufacturer: Allis-Chalmers
M7 Snow Tractor (SNOCAT)
Crew: 2
Engine: Willys MB, 4cyl. (134.2 c.i.)
Horsepower: 63
Date Manufactured: 1944
Number Produced: 291
Weight: 2, 620 lbs
Range: 160 miles