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1960 FC-170 Palmdale, CA $5000

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I thought I had previously posted this one, but I couldn’t find it.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/710044867886801

“Jeep cab over project truck”

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Year? CJ-3b Goleta, CA $2500

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No description provided.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2724696427695490

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Ben Hur Trailer Waldwick, NJ Free

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Not a whole lot of value here, but maybe some can use it? Thanks to Andy for sharing.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2807739632720965/

“Older Trailer, needs tire, tail lights, TLC. Free if anyone wants.”

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1961 CJ-3B w/Forks Pauma Valley, CA $4750

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(07/10/2024) Here’s an unusual CJ-3B with a set of hydraulic forks in the back. Thanks to Andy for spotted it!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/508576081844445

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“Use for farming or restore it! 1961 Willys Jeep. Original 4-cylinder 4wd flathead. Just serviced, runs great. Jeep has folding tow bar winch and hydraulic forks on the back used to carry avocado bins on grove roads (lifts 1000-pound bins no problem). Asking $4,750 with forks or $4,000 without. Title in hand, not registered since only used on private roads. Located in Pauma Valley.”

 
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Year? CJ-2A Carson City, NV $1800

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The body looks to be a replacement body.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/981037440035144

“Old Jeep project CJ 2A frame is mint, sandblasted – No title, No vin. Leafs, D44 & D30 axles, trans, Tcase – No engine. Tub is straight w/ No rust. Tailgate is new. Windshield & fenders are mint. Hood is bent, but nice. No grill.”

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MB: From Jack’s Gov Surplus to Toledo Fest

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Thanks to Bill for sharing this news. Back in 2013 Ann and I drove by Jack’s Government Surplus outside of Tucson. We photographed this jeep. I assumed it was junk:

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I’m sure others of you have seen the jeep as well. Well, that jeep was acquired and restored. Here it is at the 2024 Toledo Fest:

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You can watch a video (that I can’t seem to embed) and read more here: https://www.wtol.com/article/life/automotive/jeep/toledoan-restores-wwii-era-jeep-for-showcase-at-toledo-jeep-fest/

 
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More Progress on the FC & New Mobile eWillys HQ

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We’ve spent the past couple of weeks researching and viewing motorhomes (so much learned). We have decided upon one we like (powerful, 10k towing, easier to maintain, strong resell market, locally made, plentiful solar power), which I’ll unveil later this week, assuming everything goes well (we have a bit of a drive to go get it). I’ll discuss this more later.

It’s first ‘event’ will be in two weeks at the PNW4WDA summer convention. Here is a sneak peak (again, if all goes well);2003-alpine-38ft-coach-1

All that time and research, plus more heat and Ann’s short vacation, definitely slowed progress on the FC. But, I was able to get most of the wires labeled using Ann’s label maker, though I didn’t realize until half-way through that I could create multiple lines (insert head exploding emoji here); so, for example, “Bat-to-Ign” on one line could be better labeled “Battery to Ignition” on three lines.

Once I complete that task, then I can bind the wires up more tightly and cleanly and begin testing systems. As you can kind of see below (not the best pic), the wiper knob, the light switch, the ignition switch, the dash-turn blinkers, and the speedometer are all connected using plugs. They all have labels, so identifying their corresponding plug should be easy. In addition, I tried to use different types of plugs so that plugging something incorrectly would be nearly impossible. The lighter is also easy to unplug. More difficult is the three gauges under the dash, as two of them are mechanical (I couldn’t find 1.5″ electric temp and oil gauges). So, the gauge panel has to be unbolted if the dash is completely removed.

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Here, most of the wires have been labeled. I can’t wait to clean up the spaghetti!

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April 1956 Willys Service and Parts News

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This four-page service news has an interesting article on page two about one potential cause of driving vibration when traveling down grade. Page three includes an axle gear gauge block guide for various models. Finally, page four documents recommended service station colors, which isn’t something I’ve ever encountered.

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1955ish? Postcard of Wentworth Motors in Alabama on eBay

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This postcard from Wentworth motors of Alabama appears to show a CJ-5 with a PTO supporting a posthole digger. So, I *think* this is from around 1955-56, given the lack of DJs or FCs. Note the Willys Bermuda in the parking lot. This would also suggest post 1955.

View all the information on eBay

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1948 CJ-2A Prather, CA $2500

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Oh muy. Look at this cool old Fresno-Clovis style jeep. It’s got the body, the doors, and the Muller top. It also has a micro lock on the dash and a rare Husky overdrive. I need to forget about eWillys mobile HQ and go get this one!

https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/clovis-48-willys-cj2a/7771197126.html

“1948 Willys CJ2A with custom hard top and windshield, has the following:
Chev 305 V8, Headers, SM420 4speed, Husky Overdrive, power steering, posi rear end, 5:38 ring and pinion, front axle spider gears broken, clean title currently has a non op registration”

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2 GPWs and 1 MB Perris, CA

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There are three different jeeps for sale.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/hvo/d/perris-1943-willys-mb-ford-gpw-army-jeep/7771920562.html

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1943 Ford GPW $22,500 restored 3 years ago, guam jeep original hood numbers found
1943 Ford GPW $20,500 restored 2 years ago, one owner jeep, picked up from son of a rancher
1942 Willys MB, $22,500 restored 1 year ago. early gpw body on willys frame, early grill

“The jeeps were all completely disassembled individually, labeled and put back together maintaining their integrity. They took about 2 years to restore all three. All will need a tune up to start and run. They were put away running last fall. All these jeeps have original bodies and frame, All sandblasted and primed all three bodies and frames. These have original WWII era engines and running gear, All the trannys have been rebuilt. New wiring harnesses, rebuilt. rebuilt two of the engines and did the head on the other, These are restored to WWII specs using quality WWII aftermarket, WWII used and NOS parts. They are not perfect, but all complete and solid jeeps. Clean CA titles on all three.
If you buy all three, I will throw in two engines, a gpw transfer and a bunch of extra parts.”

 
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2 Different Topeka Highway Mowers Yucaipa, CA $2500/each

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These two Topeka Hiway mowers, built by the American Hoist and Derrick Company, are for sale. The second one shown has an original mower, which is rare to find.

1: https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/grd/d/moreno-valley-topeka-hiway-mower-hs5/7764505490.html

“Serial #2278 – 9772 Miles / 1311.4 Hours
* Unit Does Not Run & Does Not have the Mower *
* 4×4 Stick Shift
* 4 Cylinder Flat Head
* High/Low Transfer Case
* Front & Rear Differential
* Has pumps.
* Willy’s running gear

Units were designed for off-highway mowing.
# Could be used with tractor implements or build a custom 4 wheel unit.
# Would also make a good flail mower or a mobile log splitter.

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2. https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/grd/d/moreno-valley-topeka-hiway-mower-hps5/7764505277.html

– Serial #2257 – 121.6 hours
* Unit Does Not Run *
* 4×4 Stick Shift
* 4 Cylinder Flat Head
* High/Low Transfer Case
* Front & Rear Differential
* Has pumps

* Willy’s running gear
Units were designed for off-highway mowing.
# Could be used with tractor implements or build a custom 4 wheel unit.
# Would also make a good flail mower or a mobile log splitter.

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1953 CJ-3B Ellensburg, WA $34,000

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This is a beautiful build.

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/kittitas-beautiful-cj3b-jeep/7768885060.html

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“$34,000. or Text Your Offer
This Jeep has less than 1,500 miles and has never been on a gravel road, it has always been under cover it is in Beautiful condition.
Frame blasted and partial boxed and then painted
Dana 18 Transfer
Dana 44 rear axle
Dana 25 front axle
5:38 Gears
New Body and Paint
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1946 VEC CJ-2A Auburn, CA $12,500

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This militarized column-shift VEC CJ-2A looks in good shape. This might not take much to demilitarize this one.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/auburn-1946-willys-cj/7771639075.html

“Very early 1946 Willy’s CJ 2A. Runs and drives excellent! Good straight original condition. Early column shift. Older restoration. Always kept indoors. Not torn up or neglected. Original working gauges. All ID tags in place. Has been in family collection for 30 years. $12,500, cash only.”

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1953 M-38A1 Mesa, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6800.

(08/02/2024) Joe-in-Mesa forwarded this solid looking M-38A1.

“1953 army Jeep. No rust. Complete. Been sitting for 3 years. Had new fuel system done back then also. Newer battery.”

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1947 CJ-2A Lake Arrowhead, CA $4300

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Has some updates.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/lake-arrowhead-willys-jeep-cj2/7771229148.html

“Jeep CJ2, runs good, Ford 6 cylinder 200 (think 65 Mustang), stock T-90, Dana 18, and 5.38 axles.”

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1948 CJ-2A Lefty San Diego, CA $15,000

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This has a few updates. Looks in good shape.

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/san-diego-1948-willy-jeep-cj2a-lefty/7771616252.html

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“1948 Willy Jeep CJ2A, Lefty:
1) Excellent driver, shifts, stops, steers, great acceleration
2) Luzon Red, painted 2 years ago
3) Four cylinder Go Devil engine, good oil pressure
4) Remand: transmission, transfer case, radiator, carburetor, starter
5) New: steering components, brakes, Wiring Harness, exhaust, clutch, battery, cables, hoses
6) Dana 44 rear end
7) Original Front Seats, rear seat frame, Jeep Roll Bar, and aftermarket rear seat cushions
8) 1950 window frame, single glass
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1947 CJ-2A + Tilt Trailer Benicia, CA $10,000

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Note that this jeep has the aftermarket angled dash, along with the expanded windshield and some other updates. It appears the tank is in the rear, with the filler in front of the spare tire.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/port-costa-1947-cj2a-willys-tilt-trailer/7768565899.html

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“Looking to sell 1947 willy’s jeep and tilt trailer (package deal) jeep has Buick v6 engine, 4 speed manual T18 transmission, bucket seats, power steering, lots of added features brake line lock, winch, 10″ brakes all around, Dana 44 rear end Posi traction front and rear. I used it for hunting but just don’t have the time now, vehicle hasn’t been used since 2016 its in storage unit near Sonora ca, I’m sure someone could use it feel bad it’s just sitting but they will have to go through it all to ensure all is still working it was when I parked it. I have it priced for $10,000.00 OBO for both jeep and trailer both must go away, but I’m not giving it away either, only serious buyers text or email.”

 
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1954 M-38A1? Sonora, CA $15,000

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Looks fast.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/standard-1954-jeep-willys/7768567772.html

“1954 Jeep Willys, BBC 8-71 Weiand supercharger, 4 bolt main, blower built motor, runs on pump gas, built TH-350 with stall converter, manual valve body. Registered, insured, tags good until June 2025. Cash is preferred, but trades considered,”

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1956? DJ-3A? Chowchilla, CA $5000

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It’s project. Maybe it’s on a 3B or CJ-5 chassis, hence the year?

https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/chowchilla-1956-jeep-willys-cj-3a/7765813281.html

“1956 Jeep Willy’s CJ3A for sale. This is a project Jeep and needs to be finished. It has a Buick 225 V6 Odd fire motor. T3 three speed trans. Dana 20 centered rear output transfer case. Dana 27 front end with disc brakes. Dana 30 rear end.
We also have 2 GM Sm420 4 speed transmission and a Dana 44 rear end center out put that needs to be rebuilt.”

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1951 M-38 Blue Jay, CA $8000

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It runs.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/green-valley-lake-1951-m38-willys/7763817110.html

“1951 willys with original flathead motor.
4×4
It was my father’s toy. He bought it in 1958.
It Runs and has good tires”

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1957 FC-170 Yuma, AZ $6799

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It’s a project.

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/d/yuma-1957-jeep-fc170/7766244726.html

“Must sell, will take first reasonable offer. 1957 Jeep fc 170 manual transmission 4×4 needs bed and/or full restoration. It’s an inline Chevrolet 6cyl. Runs, drives and brakes. Definitely a project though… I was going to build and put a flatbed on it. Just too many projects and want to move this one along. This is a project!”

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Wagon Body Phoenix, AZ $500

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This appears to have four doors, but I can’ tell how well extended this is.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/d/phoenix-50s-willys-jeep-wagon-for-parts/7764365699.html

“1950s Willys Jeep Wagon Parts, Cadilac Drive train.”

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VIDEO: Driving a 1945 MB Through LA

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Steve shared this video of a couple guys driving through the LA area. Good luck to them!

 
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March 1956 Willys Service and Parts News

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I really didn’t find much of anything in this issue that interested me.

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