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Anyone have Deestone D503 Tire experience?

• CATEGORIES: Features, Tires and Rims This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Greg wrote me with a question for readers.

“Been researching tires for my Dad’s CJ3A restoration project lately. The closest thing I’ve found to a mid-sixties style mud tire that he want’s to use is a Deestone D503. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this tire (7.00 x 15), or perhaps has a more economical or even modern tire with similar tread characteristics. For our purposes with this jeep, visual is as important as off road performance. Oh, price is a consideration too. These retail for around $130-145, plus tubes, mounting, shipping, etc etc. One issue I’m having with this tire at the moment is the diameter.   29.8″ versus the 26 or 27″ it’ll replace.   I’m ok with slightly larger, but I worry about getting too big.”

 

 
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1946 CJ-2A Wintersville, Oh **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

The VIN of 151899 and the year of 1946 don’t quite match.

“I have for sale a 1946 Willys Jeep.   It runs well and has had a recent engine rebuild.  The engine is not original to the Jeep.  Frame tag is missing. Also needs glass for the windshield, which is a new repro unit. Jeep has a factory PTO in the rear.  Included is an extra frame and running gear/engine for spare parts. Please ask for any additional info if you need it.”

 
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2 Terra Tires Mukilteo, Wa $350

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These have six lug rims.

“I have a set of good year terra tires size 31×15.5 x 15 they are on 12″ wheels with a six lug pattern and will fit toyotas and chevys if interested call me at 425-422-2449 and we can meet up”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/2718785100.html

 
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2 Terra Tires Puyallup, Wa $275

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I assume these come with rims?

“(2) Terra tires great offroading tires or sandrail and work excellent in snow 31″ tall, work like a tractor in snow about 3/4″ of tread on them $275”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/for/2718730305.html

 
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1953 M-38A1C Pocomoke, Md For Trade

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Learn more about the “C” here. No pics provided.

“I have a 1953 m38a1c the rare recoiless rifle version that I would like to trade for a cj2a, cj3a or b, m38, or an older cj5 with title. This jeep is in parts and does not have a title but a bill of sale, is the only paperwork that will accompany the jeep. The jeep does have most of the parts, and all the data plates. There is no rifle with this but parts are there, including the rare split windshield. I Will only trade for what is listed above, and only if it has title, and If i do not get any offers then I will get title and restore myself. Series offers only. Jeep will need to be restored.”

http://easternshore.craigslist.org/cto/2718001721.html

 
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Year? M-38 Alamo Heights, Tx $5500

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This could use a tailgate.

“Early 1950’s M38 Jeep (originally thought to be 1953 CJ3A)

Asking Price:
$5,500 – will consider reasonable offers
USED as is

More Pictures at : https://picasaweb.google.com/116061952403872734490

It starts and runs fine, it does leak oil, brakes are fine (took forever to get those right) tires are good, etc. The oil leakage is somewhat minor, just needs some TLC and maybe a gasket kit. The windshield has cracks from being dropped when lowered.

These jeeps are quickly becoming unavailable due to rust, and people just scrapping them or not letting them go. This one is still in decent shape and mostly original.

The jeep is in the Alamo Heights area and I would be glad to show it, just let me know when you want to see it. Please reply to the link in the advertisement.”

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/2718242170.html

 
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Tiger Top Peotone, Illinois $400

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This might be worth a look.

“For sale is a TigerTop and soft doors, white in color. Top and doors have NO rips, holes or cracks. Near new and never used, just a little dusty/dirty. All hardware is included such as the header, door brackets, button screws and braces. Everything is there to install it. This top will fit 41-45 MB, 41-45 GPW, 46-49 CJ-2A. This top was going to go on my 48 Willys Jeep, but plans changed.”

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/pts/2717576681.html

 
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1953 Wagon Fresno, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6995.

This is a nice Panel Wagon.

“53 willys delevery panel, 350 chevy, 350 chevy turbo a/t, disc brakes,mustang rear end,bucket seats,dash/gages orig. good tires & wheels. ”

 
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Year? CJ-2A Cloverdale, Ca $300

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There might be some value here.

“this is rough but it has alot of good parts thanks frank 707-484-5251”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/2718767222.html

 
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1949 CJ-3A Yerington, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** WAS $3500.

It looks solid.

“$3,500.00 obo
~ Chevy 283 V8 Holly carb
~ T10 Transmission close ratios Hurst Shifter
~ Warn Overdrive
~ 538 Gear Posi front and rear
~ 11′ Mercury Brakes
~ Roll cage tack welded in
(can be removed or finished)”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Trion, Ga $3750

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Not the best pictures.

“This Jeep is in great shape for its age. Motor has been completely rebuilt with all maintenance records to show it. Runs and drive great. All original body. Comes with spare tire and original gas cans. Fold down windshield. 3 spd w/ high/low. 4wd works great. Has been converted to 12 volt.We still have all parts to convert back to 6 volt if wanted. Also has an electric fuel pump. Hard to find classic. This thing is just flat out cool. Call or text me if interested. I don’t want to deal with email because all of the scammers and no I do not need help selling this vehicle. If you need more pics let me know when I took these the sun was glaring pretty bad.
Thanks, Evan 706-978-9300 ”

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2719437508.html

 
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Year? M-38 Conesville, Oh eBay

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The seller notes a serial number of 122349 and a year of 1946.  However, Neither the VIN nor the year corresponds to a M-38.

“This is a M38 Willys Jeep that has been TOTALLY restored from the ground up. Just about everything on this Jeep is brand new. New tires, body, seals, canvas, shackles, seats, rubber seals, hoses, brake lines, brakes, wheel cylinders, exhaust, bumpers, etc. The Jeep is practicaly brand new as if it just came off the assembly line in Toledo. Original parts were sandblasted to insure it would look like brand new. The Jeep as you can see has been used in many parades and has been on display in Jeep dealerships in OH, WV, PA, KY, IN, MI and more. The Jeep comes with the M100 trailer that has also been fully restored. Reason I am selling it is we have three more of these in our yard to restore plus we haven’t had much of a demand for the Jeep for parades and such this past year and instead of putting it in storage for the winter I decided to sell it. You can see the complete restore process by going to www.DisplayJeeps.com/M38 The title we have says 1946 but the Jeep is an M38 other than it has been converted to 12 volts. Starts everytime and runs like a champ.”

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120817512127+&viewitem=

 
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1954 CJ-3B Big Lake, Tx eBay

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Does not run.

“1954 Willys Jeep CJ 3B.  Great project vehicle!  No brake cylinder. F-Head 4 cylinder Engine turns over but do not know if it will run.  I am not the original owner.  Bought it to restore, but was unable to complete.  Buyer is responsible for pick up or making arrangements for shipping at their expense.”

View all the info on eBay

 
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1962 FC-170 Dually Hillsboro, Oh **SOLD**

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**SOLD**.  Was listed at $850.

(08/25/2011) It’s rare … and a mess.

“had cab fire but , did not get to floor , extra trans and transfer, case, some friends have some other old attachments, call for info 937-919-5894 ran good before fire new radiator, i think i have one door that was not on it during fire, make offer .this is close to scrape, ”

 
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1959 FC-170 Jaffrey, NH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.  This was located in Jaffrey, NH, but is now in Smithsburg, MD.  However, the pictures are the same.

(08/20/2011) This looks in good condition.

“1959 Willys Jeep Forward Control FC 170.  Very rare. 16000 original miles. Used originally as a fire truck. Converted to a dump truck with dual exhaust by high school auto body program.   Dual pistons under dump.  Can lift a load.  Truck has no rust, has  sandblasted and painted frame.  4 speed transmission and completely rebuilt engine.  Truck can haul like wild.  Needs bumper and wipers attached.  Only selling because I have problems with knees and hips and have a lot of trouble getting in and out of it.  Paid more than asking price. Located in Jaffrey, NH and can be seen upon request”

 
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1942 MB Belfair, Wa $3000

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UPDATE:  Still Available

(11/07/2011) I’m not sure if this runs or not.

“1942 Willys MB, mostly all stock, lockright rachating posi rear, $3000.00 OBO,if intrested call for info, can not/will not email, please call 360-275-0544, Thank You, Bill.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/2688962453.html

 
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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Just when I was wondering what kind of turkey-willys post I could create for today’s holiday, Roberto forwarded me the perfect illustration.  So, today I am thankful for his artistry!  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

 
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1950 CJV-35U Bozeman, Mt **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

The seller notes that there is also a hard top the winner can purchase for an additional $200.

“This is a dry Montana vehicle that was clearly kept out of the weather for most of its life, and the body is in remarkably good shape (we don’t salt our roads in Montana, so rust is not an issue as it is many other places). Many of the parts that make the CJV-35 unique are still on the Jeep, including dash plates, rear lift rings, front hooks,  hood snorkel cutout, headlight rings, and the specially-notched gas tank. The jeep appears to have had one repaint in a civilian green, and US government markings can be seen poking out from below (see photos). It looks like it was in use as an US Interior Department vehicle after its time in the Marines, but no other history is known. The motor has been replaced with a good-runing 1960’s era Buick (?) V6, but the rest of the driveline appears stock. The jeep runs and drives well, has good civilian tire on it, and good seats (are these even original, perhaps in black vinyl for the underwater driving?). Brakes, steering, suspension, tranny, 4 wheel drive all work well.

Any interested parties are encouraged to look at the jeep in person and drive it. All questions via email will be answered promptly. We have attempted to take as many high-res photos as possible so that the condition of the jeep can be assessed. This is sold “AS-IS” and “WHERE-IS”, and absolutely no warantees are made concerning the vehicle or its condition, either expressed or implied.

Again: restoring a military jeep is a wonderful but time and money-consuming task. If you’re going to make the investment, WHY NOT RESTORE THE BEST AND RAREST? One thing’s for sure – you will be the only one in your club with a CJV-35. Thanks for bidding and good luck!”

 
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1948 Truck Pottstown, Pa **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $5600.

“This 1948 Willys Overland pick-up is offered by the owner of the last 12 years. He had it re-painted upon purchase in 1999, and has used it for local driving and some parades over the years. He says it is all in good working order apart from a fuel gauge stuck on full, and included in the sale are his detailed records for work including valves and rings and electrical over the years, along with other service records from the previous owner back to 1987.”

 
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Unusual ‘VEEP’ Tennessee $1500

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Hog spotted this one. While not a real VEEP, this custom VW Jeep is unusual.

“1979 Jeep Tub, With 1970 V W Beetle front end, Frame is 2×3 channel H-frame jig welded to rear by section, 20 gal. fuel tank under hood
Engine is a 1972, 1600 DUAL PORT Beetle with the big bore kit, 1 size under the largest kit, Oil cooler, Spin on oil filter
4 speed stock trans.
Hurst shifter,
Wiring from dune buggy,
Has V W Title,
Extra Parts
(931-962-0073) Phone cell #( 931-636-5239 )”

http://winchester.craigslist.org/cto/2649293024.html

 
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George Carpenter’s Peep Adventure

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Howard wrote to me this morning, sharing the news that his father George passed away yesterday.  In remembrance, Howard wanted to share an article from Stars and Stripes about the time his father jumped out of a jeep just before it was shelled. You can read the article below.  He noted that his father always referred to the jeep as a peep, even the Wranglers!

Howard writes that his father George was “an advanced scout in A Troop, 94th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized) of the 14th Armored Division. They earned the official designation of “The Liberators” because they liberated about 200,000 allied POWs from German prison camps, as well as several concentration camps. It’s interesting reading if you ever have time to google it, as is their involvement in the Battle of Hatten-Rittershoffen.”

I asked him if they had jeeps while Howard was growing up. He wrote, “We never had Jeeps growing up, though he always mentioned them when we saw one. My 18-year-old son got a beat up 1989 YJ a couple of years ago, and even through his Alzheimer’s Disease my father would enjoy riding with no top or doors and would always mention driving across Germany in one. My son has developed a strong interest and is reading up on restoration, and has said he intends to always keep a project going on when he gets out of college. I guess that means he’ll always stay broke!”

So, this post is a tribute to George.

 

 
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Slat Grille Iron River, MI **SOLD**

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These don’t pop up very often.

“I have an original slat grill taken from a Willys MB Jeep. I can supply more and better pics upon request, or just stop by corner of US2 and 8th ave in Iron River, MI. I’m just West of old middle school.”

http://northernwi.craigslist.org/pts/2717279566.html

 
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1948 CJ-2A Colorado Springs, Co $4500

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This looks good.

“Very nice. Everything re-built. Low miles. 6V, very original. Needs nothing. Runs and drives. $4500.00 obo. Please call Dave at 719-499-8000”

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/2716659084.html

 
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1946 CJ-2A Waterford, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE; **SOLD** Was $810.

There’s some value here.

“Here is a solid 1946 Willys CJ-2A jeep. It is a fairly complete project vehicle”

 
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MB Slat Grille Iron River, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.

“I have an original slat grill taken from a Willys MB Jeep. I can supply more and better pics upon request, or just stop by corner of US2 and 8th ave in Iron River, MI. I’m just West of old middle school.”