This collection has a few interesting items, such as early (factory?) photos of the Porter & Reed Hardtops. But, I don’t see a ton of value here. Interestingly, the rear door of the Porter & Reed top swings sideways.
1954 M-38A1 Livingston, TX **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
“Runs good, doesn’t smoke, new water pump, fuel pump, tune up, 4wd works, PTO winch works.”
Year? MB Narvon, PA $23,000
Daryl’s of D&LBensinger has got this one for sale.
“For Sale: MB Jeep with original rebuilt engine, T-84 transmission, and MB axles. The frame, body and all accessories are reproduction parts. 12 volt system with alternator. Complete windshield is included, although not shown in photo. $23,000.
There are no canvas items (top, seat cushions or straps). It needs a final coat of green paint and stencils. We can complete this to the customer’s specification at additional cost. Call Daryl at 610-286-9545 or email Daryl@DLBensinger.com.”
Year? CJ-2A Shady Point, OK $2500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/06/2018) Body looks rough, but runs.
https://fortsmith.craigslist.org/grd/d/cj2a/6515131611.html
“Runs and drives price will go up the more I work on it. Next will be steering because it is very loose. 2500 OBO. I have a FL cell number. Between shady point and bakoshe Oklahoma”
1957 Truck Portland Swap Meet $6000
Paul spotted this truck for sale at this weekend’s Portland Swapmeet.
“VIN plate missing, grill from 1957, hood off station wagon, cab from donor, found production number on chassis”
1976 Pioneer Tool Trailer Black Mountain, NC **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Marcus shared his trailer for sale. I don’t know anything about them, but it sure looked like a handy one for packing stuff.
“Frame Off Restoration
New Tires
New Wiring for Lights
Gull Wing Doors
Custom Paint Job
Ready for Overland Exploring!
I have had a lot of fun cleaning up this trailer.
Need to pass on in order to work on a smaller 60s model.
Inside is clean as well.
Pintle Hitch
I have the data plates but they still need to be reattached.
One emergency brake is working”
1977 Flood Damages Postal Jeeps
This photo from 1977 shows some postal jeeps that were caught in a July flood. This was featured on the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum site.
“Postal inspectors were deployed to western Pennsylvania following a devastating flood, which was caused by a massive thunderstorm on July 19-20, 1977. These jeeps, swept away by the enormous force of the floodwaters, were recovered half a mile from the Windber Post Office.”
Lost a few emails yesterday
I lost a few emails out of my d@ewillys.com account yesterday due to a graphics snafu. If you sent me one between 8am pst and 5pm pst, can you please resend it?
Many thanks!
Willys America @ the Portland Swap Meet
Paul, from Willys America, spotted an FC for sale outside the Portland Swap Meet. He also has a booth setup at location Hall E-2 #4389-90.
And, the FC-150 he spotted:
Convertible Truck @ Portland Swap Meet $8500
Paul shared this odd-cool truck that’s for sale at this year’s swap meet. It’s got a shortened bed, which