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More Updates Later Today

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I was doing updates this morning in the Veteran’s Administration parking lot again this morning when I got distracted with the Forklift post below.  I have more updates to do, so watch for them late tonight.

In the meantime, I’ll be caring for Ann — the reason I was at the VA again today — who had a tooth and bridge removed and her jaw bone scraped to clear up some infected bone (a continuing legacy of  the 1996 bombing).  Right now, between Lorazepam and Oxycodone, she’s pretty out of it.  I’d be out of it too if someone just scraped by jaw bone!

 
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1952 M-38A1 Cleveland, TN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8900

Looks nice.

“All original 1952 Willys M38A1 Military Jeep, restored, new correct tires, runs good. Very hard to find in this condition at this price, $8,900. Please only call or email and serious about owning a piece of military history.”

 

 
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1949 CJ-2A Eastern Oregon $5500

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This appears to have a CJ-3B windshield.

“Jeep 1949 CJ2 2300cc ford courier engine 4 cylinder new exhaust Alumunum top available 5,500.00. 541-856-3330”

http://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/2987084354.html

 
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1947 CJ-2A Mount Lookout, WV eBay

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UPDATE:  This is back on eBay

(03/17/2012) This is a nice looking CJ-2A, though not 100% accurate.

“THIS IS A 1947 WILLYS JEEP.THE JEEP RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT.COMPLETE RESTORE WAS DONE THREE YEARS AGO WITH NO EXPENSE SPARED.WE HAVE DRIVEN THE JEEP 200 MILES OR SO A YEAR AND IN A FEW PARADES AND ENJOYED IT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS I WOULD BE HAPPY TO ANSWER THEM.MAY BE ABLE TO HELP WITH DELIVERY ON EAST COAST.THANKS FOR LOOKING”

View all the info on eBay

 
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1942 MB Gig Harbor, Wa $1000

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(10/01/2010) There might be some value there … This was listed three years ago for $1400.  According to the old post, this was ‘great grandpa’s jeep’

“1942 Willies MB, been in the family since the war. Buick V6 motor, has not run for 30 years, you will need a trailer to move. Come’s with a hard top, metal door’s wire frame door’s and a spare. Was a good creaper back in the day.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/2986528584.html

 
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Reader Builds — Paul’s 1944 MB

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UPDATE:  Paul just forwarded me a new video of his nicely modified flattie.  He first sent me pictures of his jeep back in 2008.  Below is the original post.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgJPOX1QIoM

Published November 14th, 2008

Paul wrote to me the other day, professing he’s stricken with the dreaded flatfender disease.  I told him to take two pills and send me more pics in the morning.  Fortunately for all of us, he followed my advice and has sent me a variety of images of his labor of love for the past 3 decades.

Back in August of 1979, he innocently purchased a 1944 MB for only $800.  It was pretty much all original, worn out, but in running condition.

It didn’t take long for Paul to decide to make a few upgrades, changing the engine to a V-6, purchasing a new body, and more.  Then, at some point he decided the drive train needed updating, the tranny and transfercase should be swapped out, a bigger engine was needed, and the dreaded flatfender sickness had overtaken Paul.

The good news is that I believe the sickness has run it’s course, as he’s ended up with a beautiful jeep that will serve him well for years to come. Also, fortunately for Paul, he seems to encountered a disciplined form of the illness, as I don’t see 7 or 8 other flatfenders in various stages of disrepair out on the lawn :-).

You can view some additional pics of the tilting hood in this post.

Here are the specs:

Body: Acme all steel, replaced in 1980
Tilt front end:
all steel, tilts on a roll cage fabricated from ½” pipe
Frame:
From a 2 wheel drive Jeep Dispatcher.  Frame is boxed, has dual shock mounts up front.  This is a much stronger frame than the original.
Roll cage:
custom made, mounts to frame in 6 places.  Seats mount to cage along with spare tire.
Engine:
I started with the original 4 cylinder flat head, then an odd fire 225 V6, finally the Chevy V8Chevy 350, 4 bolt main, bored .030 to make 355 cubic inches.  Has all Eldelbrock aftermarket equipment including internals, aluminum heads and intake,  along withdual quad carbs.  The combination of 400 horsepower, short headers, and small glass pack mufflers, makes the thing sounds like a demon.
Transmission:
Turbo 350 with B&M shift kit and converter
Transfer Case:
Dana 20, Novak brand adapter
Differentials: Early 70’s Jeep, 3:73 gears.
Steering: Chevy column out of a Chevy Caprice along with Chevy manual box.  The crazy thing is that the two bolt hole spacing that held the column in the Chevy was the exact spacing needed in the Willys
Brakes: Chevy master cylinder along with swing pedal (out of a Chevy Vega), has updated 11” drums along with emergency brakes.
Seats: The tilt column makes it easier to get into the high sided bucket seats.  I lowered the seats down about 4″, and about 4″ to the rear by notching the body without making it look too butchered.

Some pics of the build process:

Continue reading

 
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1948 CJ-2A Richmond, VA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.

Some extra diamond plating on the bumper and floor boards.

“1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep. This vehicle has been used in numerous car and Jeep shows. It is drivable and is in excellent running condition. This Jeep has a front tow bar, so it can be flat towed. It is 90% original, other than some added on diamond plating and a half top roof. This vehicle is one of the Jeeps that is in the Guiness Book of World Records for being part of the World’s largest Jeep only parade in Butler, PA 2011 (Certificate of authinticity is available).”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Springfield, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was For Trade.

Runs and drives, but needs some finishing.

“1947 Jeep Willys
– no rust
– runs
– power steering
– Windshield frame & glass mounted (not pictured)
Needs a couple things to be finished but can be test driven. Lots of new parts & extra parts.
Will trade for family fishing/lake boat.
Valued at $2900”

 

 
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1945 GPW Aurora, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000

(04/19/2011) “1945 Jeep runs good. has a 1964-1967 Ford 200C.I. straight 6 cyl. engine
New set of gauges, also have the originals.
I was told that the transmission was the original. I believe the
axle were changed. Floors have been covered with diamond plate.
Needs Some TLC, brakes work, I have brake cyl. kits for it.
Tires are 10-15LT
Clear Colorado title.”

 

 
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1953 CJ-3B Port Orchard, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was no price.

Unclear if this runs or not, but sounds like it would make a good jeeping jeep.

“Willys jeep has Buick 3.8 v6, front axle dana 25 posi, rear axle dana 44 posi full floating, dana 18 double stick t case, sm 465 tranny, headers exhaust, aluminum edelbrock intake and carb, new thornbird tires lots of stuff done to it”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Farwell, Mi $500

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No pics provided.

“ITS SELLING FOR PARTS OR RESTORE. ENGINE TURNS BUT TIMING GEARS IS BAD, MOSTLY ORIGINAL, YOU CAN CALL JOHN AFTER 6:00 OR LEAVE A MESSAGE AT 989-588-9549 NO SCAMS NO SPAMS”

http://centralmich.craigslist.org/pts/2985794211.html

 
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1964 FC-150 Oakfield, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.

(02/29/2012) This appears worth a look.

“1964 Jeep fc 150 with meyers plow,hyd lift,non hydro turn,good brakes,low milage,good glass,restorable,have paper work, serial #65548-25809”

 
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1944? MB? Loveland, Co **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2200.

(04/07/2012) This looks like a DJ Body and other parts that are definitely not MB.

“1944 Jeep Mb Willys, has a 4 cylinder flat head, it runs good. it has been converted from a 6 volt to a 12 volt. Body is in good condtion, almost no rust, has fiberglass patches. has a frame welded around body, and inside the body for more protection. Has an Aluminum gas tank, I have title in hand. Cool liitle Jeep! Call or text ”

 
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1959 FC-170 Atascadero, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500

(04/07/2012) “1959 jeep willys fc170, very nice, good body no rust”

 
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Wanted: Jeep Mechanic in the Los Angeles Area

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A reader has a CJ-5 he’d like someone to fix.  Anyone know of a dependable jeep mechanic in the Los Angeles Area?

Thanks,

– Dave

 
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Finding Virginia’s Magazine Review

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My first ‘official’ reviewer, from Arches Magazine, took a look at Finding Virginia and had nothing but good things to say about it.  I’m very happy about the review and hope it leads to more sales!  The review was long and detailed.  Here is the final paragraph, which sums up the review well, even capturing one of my favorite poems, Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken:

You can read the entire review here.

 
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Pocket War Comics Jeep

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Here are some interesting jeep comics Buz found.  They were published in Pocket War Comics.  Pocket War Comics were published in Britain and, as the name suggest, were pocket sized.  I tried to find more information about them, but didn’t have any luck.

One great resource for this genre is http://pocketwarcomics.blogspot.com/.  These came from this same site from this link: http://pocketwarcomics.blogspot.com/2011/03/war-picture-library-99-spearhead.html

 
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NOS Willys & CJ-3B Parts Minnesota $400

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This will interest someone.

“I have a small pile of NOS Willys parts ranging from the 1940’s to 1950’s. there are a total of 66 different part numbers , and 225 plus total parts by count. also included are 5 parts catalogs . I have a list of all the part numbers. the parts are assorted engine, suspension and misc small parts. there is no sheet metal, body parts, or anything bulky. the parts are in SW Minnesota. delivery to the Mpls area is offered, with the stipulation that half the money be paid in advance (non-refundable) and the balance due at time of delivery. any further questions, call 507-327-9544 thanks”

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/pts/2982593936.html

 
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1946 CJ-2A Wichita, Ks **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $550

I’d say this needs work.

“1946 Willys CJ-2A. Complete but does not run. Good for restore project or parts for other Jeep projects. $550.00 OBO”

 
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1961 CJ-5 San Antonio, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

Though rusty, this runs and drives.

“1961 Willys jeep,starts and runs good.Jeep has no brakes and lots of rust!!Repeat lots of rust !!!Frame is solid but body is very rusty! It was on my farm for years and I do not have a title or registration for it! Did I say it was rusty? 1500.00 or best offer or trade”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Poulsbo, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

This runs and looks good for the price.

“1947 Willys CJ2A jeep. Runs and stops okay. Needs some TLC. Fun jeep to drive around the farm or out in the woods. Mostly all original. 1500.00 OBO ”

 
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1953 CJ-3B Cheyenne, WY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000

This needs some work, but looks pretty solid.

“This Willys CJ3B is mostly original except for the engine, which is a rebuilt 231 V6 that runs great. It has a T90 three speed transmission and Dana 18 transfer case. One downside is that the transmission needs some work . The tires are in good shape and the stock axles have 5:38 gears. The body is in very good condition as is the windshield glass. This is a good, solid project with a lot of potential that already has a good start — mostly just needs some tinkering. Don’t really need to sell , but don’t have the time for it, and maybe someone else can enjoy this old gem.”

 
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1952 M-38 Sikeston, Mo **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was priced at $1600.

This runs.

“I HAVE THIS 1952 M38 MILITARY JEEP FOR SALE. IT HAS THE ORIGINAL ALUMINUM WINTER TOP WITH DATA PLATE, ORIGINAL MC ENGINE, RADIATOR. BRAKES DO NOT WORK. THE ENGINE RUNS WITH NO SMOKE BUT HAS A RATTLE FROM THE TAPPETS. I DO HAVE A CLEAR TITLE FOR THIS JEEP. I CAN SEND MORE PICTURES UPON REQUEST.”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Webster, Tx $3800

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This looks to be a great price.

“Have a 1947 Willys CJ2A up for grabs. It’s a bit of a project, but a LOT better than some of these you find.

First off, the carburetor is fouled up so it will not start. It cranks find, but will not fire. If this is an issue, close the ad.

Buick 350 V8
Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission
Twin Stick Transfer Case
Upgraded Axles with electronic lockers(price the eaton e-locker) Rear is a D44 or D60, not sure which. Previous Owner said 60. Not sure of the front.
Upgraded to Front Discs
Basic Rollcage
Seats have been modified for larger drivers
Dual Gas tanks
Warn 8000lb Winch
Almost brand new 33″ Pro Comp tires + Spare with nubs still on it
6″ Black Diamond Lift
Manual Steering
Brand new battery.
All lights work, if running should pass inspection. No emissions!

This Jeep needs finishing, but not a ton. The body is straight, with only surface rust in a few places. Mostly chrome trim.

The Lockers, Winch, and tires are worth most of my asking price.

Very much interested in trades for more modern Jeeps(cherokee, cj5, cj7, yj, etc). Or cash in hand. Serious buyers can get my phone number via email.

I will be 100% upfront on this to the best of my abilities. Feel free to ask any questions, make an offer, etc.

I am not forced to sell this, just want to fund other projects.”

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2983690599.html

 
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1958 Wagon Huntsville, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7250.

The outside looks nice.  The engine could compartment could use some cleaning.

“1958 Willys 2 Door S.W., 4X4, 1987 Ford Bronco Complete Drive Train, brakes, and suspension, 351Windsor 4 BBL H.O., Auto O.D. trans and transfer case, I.F.S. front and 9″ rear end 3.50L gear ratio, $7250.00 O.B.O”