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1950s CJ-3B Mayfield, Ny **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500

This jeep has the most rusted fender (driver’s side) that I’ve ever seen.  There is little left to identify it as a fender.

“1950 3J 3B Willys Jeep in running condition.”

 
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Overnight in Akron, Ohio, with Bob and Mindy

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We stayed the night with Bob & Mindy Christy on Thursday night in Akron, Oh.  They were delightful hosts, sharing their stories, food and cats with us.  They even scheduled a possum to come into their breezeway to add some excitement to the evening.

Bob & Mindy gave us the full tour of their place, including a tool tour.  My favorite tool wasn’t in the garage. Instead, it was Bob’s hand operated meat slicer from the 1950s.  I loved it!

Their love for jeeps is evident, with toys, calendars and pictures of them on many of the rustic wood walls of their cabin-like house.  In fact, they both worked on their beloved CJ-3B jeep, ‘Gertrude’, restoring it in time  for their wedding about a decade ago.  At the end of their wedding they drove away in it.  Positioned proudly over their fireplace mantel is a wedding picture of them next to it.

Their friends Bob and Brenda eventually joined us and we all went out to dinner at their favorite restaurant, the Falcon.  On the way we discovered that Ann and Bob had the same job in the Air Force, so talk quickly shifted to comparing notes on all kinds of things that went over my head.

Once we arrived at the restaurant, we enjoyed a fine meal. One of their specialties is the falcon burger, but I was disappointed to learn there was no actual falcon meat used to make it.

When we returned, Bob (of Bob and Brenda) pulled out a stack of 4WD catalogs freshly printed.  Gertrude recently made the cover of the Vintage Jeep 4WD Catalog.  Below is a picture of the catalog with me on the left and Bob on the right and Gertrude in the background and on the Catalog.  Many thanks to Bob and Mindy for their hospitality!!

 

After leaving Bob and Mindy we traveled north to North Tonawanda, where we stopped by the local Museum.  The museum is a work in progress.  We stopped to learn how far the museum has come in developing its Wurlitzer collection, as my Great Great Grandfather is Rudolph Wurlitzer.  We learned that they hope to have an area devoted to the Wurlitzer family and the Wurlitzer Piano and Organ Company by December.  The head of the museum was kind enough to take us ‘in back’ and give us a special tour.

From there, we drove to Niagara Falls to see it at night.  The lights were very cool and we used up all kinds of digital space shooting picture after picture!  Today we head towards Rochester for more family research.  The picture below shows the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, in the background and the falls to the left.  Changing colors of  lights from Canada shine onto the falls, illuminating them in different ways.  At 9pm, those crazy Canadians started launching fireworks, too.  Though chilly, it was a beautiful night!

 
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1952 M-38 San Antonio, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900.

This looks good.

“1952 Willys Jeep, great condition, runs good, great for hunting lease.”

 
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Year? CJ-3B Hayden, Al $950

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Ants in the distributor … not a good thing.

“I have an late 40’s to mid 50′ jeep willys, I just bought the jeep thinking that I would know what I was doing with it. The jeep ran great a year ago per the prior owner. So I put a hot battery in the jeep and it turns over great, but no fire. So i check under the dist. cap to see it full of ants causing corrosion to the points. Thats when I get lost. I work with later model jeeps and this one is not for me. It does have RUST all over. floor boards, sides, just all over.It also has the windshield frame off of it, and the tow hitch to pull it behind your rig. If you know what your doing mechanic and autobody wise. You can have a great lil woods jeep or fix it up nice. I researched the jeep to find out that ww2 nuts are asking huge prices for alot less jeep than this. So I dont think I am unfair on the price. Just want my money back asap to continue working on a late model CJ7, In which I know how to deal with. Come check it out. I bought this jeep as soon as it was posted. I am sure it wont last long again. Good Luck….. Cell number is 205-401-4876. If you want to trade, please let it be something worthwhile, No goats or horses or I will paint your house type stuff. Need no help selling. Please put Jeep in subject line on emails. leave message if I dont answer.”

http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/2696910973.html

 
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1950 CJ-3A Colorado Springs, Co $2450

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Sell whole or parting out.

“1950 willys Jeep 4cylinder…. No title, sale whole or part it out. call 719-689-0267”

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/2696115918.html

 
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1963 Wagoneer Whiting, NJ $1500

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Here is a rare find:  A non running Wagoneer  … lol … Steven sent this one.

“rare find, all original less then 100000 miles, 230 straight 6 tornado engine,4-wheel drive,as is not currently running (trany stuck in revrse) Great Restoration project call for more details at 848-227-3135”

http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/cto/2657982892.html

 
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1947 CJ-2A Polk, Ne $400

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It’s a part’s jeep.

“I have a 47 willys that I would like 400 out of i want it gone before the snow flies motivated seller will take offers i dont need it or want it . It doesnt have a hood engine or title my number is 4zero2 71zero zero915 im mike thanks”

http://grandisland.craigslist.org/pts/2696930300.html

 
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STOLEN: 1947 CJ-2A Harrington, Wa

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Well, that’s the second old jeep stolen in Washington State in the last two weeks (this GPW was stolen last week).

“Partially restored 1947 Jeep Willys CJ2A White stolen out of a barn in Harrington, WA 60 miles from Spokane. Been in family nearly 40 years. Very sad situation. Reward for leads leading to recovery. Call Jim at 509-721-0730 or Eric at 509-995-6123.”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2696986944.html

 

 
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1948? VEC? CJ-2A Ravenna, Ne $1300

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That appears to be a VEC body.

“For sale a 1948 Willys Jeep. V6 buick engine, Automatic Transmission. 33X12.5 BFG All Terrain tires in good shape. Four wheel drive works good, Hi/Low transfer case. Heavy duty bumpers front and rear, with rear receiver hitch. Front disc brakes only, rear brakes do not exist, carbureator needs a kit. Fun vehicle to drive. Call 402-two 6 nine-five 6 zero 1. I will not reply to email.”

http://grandisland.craigslist.org/cto/2697644632.html

 
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1958 Flatbed Truck Plant City, Fl **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000

Looks like a nice truck.

“1958 Willys Jeep Truck- Restored-Runs Great
8 cylinder 307 Chevy engine
Flatbed with Exhaust/Stacks
Wench
New Tires & Rims
New Battery
Chrome Valve Covers
Additional Parts included
Springs
Chrome Alternator”

 

 
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1951 CJ-3A San Gabriel Valley, Ca $4000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000

(01/07/2011) Looks nice.

“great off road toy / street legal / with tow bar / 4 point harness front & rear; chevy 350 V8 / 4 speed muncie trans / high -low range 4X4; custom 2 inch steel roll cage / off road lights; this has been a fun ride in the mountain trails and at glamis in the sand; need to get a rig that my wife can drive; will consider trade for 4×4 jeep cherokee; reply to: 626-589-1927.”

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/2698187160.html

 
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1962 Truck with Dump Bed Vacaville, Ca **SOLD**

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UPDATE: This appears to have been SOLD. Was listed at $2900.

The price seems pretty good on this one.

“1962 1/2 Willys 4×4 pickup with factory 230 overhead cam six and dealer installed dump bed. A very rare vehicle for motor (3,566 made) and dump bed (probably less than 100) truck runs great, very little rust, nonop registration. ”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2698184350.html

 
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1946 CJ-2A Forest Lake, MN **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $2500

(12/01/2010) Looks like it needs a new driver’s seat.

“First civilian year. Complete. New brakes, runs good. Hurry, need the room.”

 
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1951 Wagon Eugene, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $21,250

Looks nice, but I’d like to see more pics.

“I have done an almost complete frame off restoration of this beautiful truck. Unfortunately, due to economic reasons, I am forced to sell it. I have taken this machine completely appart and have well over $35K invested, not counting my hundreds of hours of labor. It has been kept super stock, except for the addition of th overdrive. It is impecably put together with the original rebuilt F-134 engine, 3 speed transmission, overdrive transmission, and four wheel drive. Though not installed, I have all the glass and gaskets for the truck, doors are all painted, all the handles have been polished. All the instrumentation has been disassembled and reconditioned. Basically, all that’s needed is to do the body work on the bed and rear fenders, paint and install it. I have the original old-school style replacement wiring harness installed and everything is period correct. All the brakes are completely gone through, new hubs, wheel cylinders, shoes, etc… I have newly upholstered bench seat, and enough remaining material to finish the interior. I have new rubber floor mats. All rust has been completely removed. It is a museum quality truck, and I hate to sell it, but as I said, circumstances leave me little choice. Please make me an offer I can’t refuse. I have brand new complete floor mat set as well. It’s all here and ready to go.”

 
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Someone is Having a Bad Day

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We just drove by this.  It’s a bad day for someone.

 
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Happy ‘Kiss a Veteran’ Day (Friday)

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Tomorrow (Friday Nov 11th) is ‘Kiss a Veteran’ Day.  At least, that is what Ann tells me.  Having served in the Air Force and been blown up during a terrorist bombing, I will take her word for what Veteran’s day should mean.

Ann is a survivor of the 1996 Khobar Tower blast.  She had just come inside from playing volleyball during some downtime and was sitting against a wall in the apartment (where the arrow points in the picture to the right) when a  driver neared the building with a truck, jumped out, and started to walk away. The threat was recognized immediately, but not everyone could be warned in time.  The bomb exploded. Ann’s fellow volleyball players were killed, along with the terrorist. Despite being inside the apartment, the explosion left her with lingering physical issues, but never damaged her spirit.  So, find a veteran, kiss them, and thank them.  I promise to do my part.

TRIP UPDATE:

I haven’t seen a classic jeep in two days.  I think I am getting the shakes.  Fortunately, we are headed to Bob’s where I can get my fix.  The Willys sickness is unforgiving.

We spent last night in Cincinnati.  I liked the town enough that I’d like to go back some time.  The Cincinnati Art Museum was particularly nice, as was Eden Park which surrounds the museum.  While in Cincinnati, I also got lost once, which lead me to Kentucky.  After quickly turning around and then turning on the GPS, we found our way back into the city.

In addition, I managed to run only one red light the entire time driving in the city.  But, as I pleaded to Ann, after running through it and then almost missing my exit, it wasn’t my fault because the car in front of me also badly ran the light and I was just following that car.  And, in my defense, the lights were positioned oddly in the intersection, so they weren’t very obvious.

Now, if my mother read the above paragraph, she might just be getting a little nervous.  Because, only two days ago I called her and asked where her insurance card was.  She immediately realized that I had been stopped for speeding.  I escaped with just a warning, because, again in my defense, I thought I was only going 79 in a 75, but the very understanding officer clocked me at 82.  Then, the officer educated me on driving in Nebraska.  He told me that Nebraska had zero-tolerance for speeding, so vehicles traveling at any speed over 75 would be stopped.  I wanted to inform him that many states in the West have a softer stance on speeding, but thought that wound’t go over so well.  Instead, I thanked him for the information and we proceeded at 75 for the remainder of Nebraska.

Don’t worry mom, we are having a great time and the car is safe!

 

 
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1948 CJ-2A Huntington Beach, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4150

(10/22/2011) This appears solid.

“Very cool 1948, 302 ford V8, new 2″ springs, new shackles,new aluminum radiator, big brakes, new 32″BFG tires, New seats, Saginaw steering,Runs good, $4150….any questions please call”

 
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1950 CJ-3A Ridgefield, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900

(09/17/2011) Lots of shocks on the front end.

“This is a 1950 Jeep Willys. It ran good good like month ago, the fuel pump seems to be not working at best now, it’s a universal in-line pump. It has a 289 Ford engine, plenty of power. New rubber and wheels. 3 speed manual. I believe it has dana 44’s axles. It does have some surface rust but nothing serious.
It also has a rear diff leak, It looks like it just needs a new gasket on the cover and one of power steering hose slowly leaking.
If you want to buy it, I can deliver it within 50 miles for free. I can do trade or partial trade”

 
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Year? M-38A1 Sacramento, Ca $2500

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The seller will throw in a second body.

“Military Jeep, ready to be fully restored. Runs even after sitting since the 80s! Come take a look, will post more info shortly. Also will throw in an extra body from a second one.  $2500 obo Or call for more info: 209-922-5654”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2681496543.html

 
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1947 CJ-2A Richland, Mi $10,900

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $10,900

(04/24/2011) This has some interesting mods, including the unusual approach to mounting the gauges. I wonder if those are custom headers. They appear to have an unusual slope (compared to the ones I’ve seen).

“1947 Willy Jeep V6 totally restore ground up, 1 mile, two set of wheels and tires, custom paint, call for more information. (269)629-5201”

http://swmi.craigslist.org/cto/2694203913.html

 
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Sand Drag Jeep Portland, Or $15,000

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UPDATE:  This Drag Jeep is still available.  It does not include engine and tranny.

“sand drag jeep one piece all aluminum body car weight 1500 lbs w/o driver currently runs alcohol injected 383 chev w/ lenco 2spd w/reverse holman moody full floater ford 9 inch w/35 spline summers axles this car has top of line parts too much to list will sell turn key or roller minus motor trades possible jeep willys cj5 tractor??? no junk . 503-703-2181 will not respond to e-mail keywords jeepcj5.willys.tractor”

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/2695072942.html

 
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1947 CJ-2A Hollister, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000

(09/13/2011) This appears to have three data plates, so I’m wondering if this is a ’46 titled or sold as a ’47.

“original 1947 willys jeep good condition runs great needs tlc.. no rust.. call for more info.”

 
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Heading for Greenville, Oh

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Yesterday we drove, through rain, winds, and fog, from North Platte, Ne, to Springfield, Il, where we spent the night.  Today we got up to more gray skies and winds.  Fortunately, our purpose there was to spend time in the Lincoln Memorial Museum, so we didn’t have to worry about the weather.  However, we found a different storm inside the museum:  classes of young teenagers running, talking and noisily exploring the museum.  Some were paying attention to the things they saw, others weren’t.  Our favorite quote of the day came from a teenage girl who thought the re-enactment of the Lincoln’s showing in the Capitol following his assassination had a coffin containing the body of Washington rather than Lincoln.  Ann and I looked at each other rolled our eyes and walked onward.

However, apart from the noise, the museum itself was creative and interesting.  The hall of voices was particularly interesting.  The exhibit was designed to show how many differing voices Lincoln faced when deciding how to deal with the Emancipation issue.

Tonight we will head for Ann’s great aunt’s house.

Below is the Lincoln Museum and Lincoln Library.

That Lincoln gets all the women ….

 
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2004 Jeep Wrangler – Willys Edition

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I admit I don’t pay too much attention to the new jeeps, so I was surprised as Bob to hear about the ‘Willys Edition’ Wrangler.  I figured others might not have known about it either.  You can learn more about them here.

Here is one of them for sale: http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/2667511424.html

 
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Roberto’s First eBook

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Roberto Flores, who has shared a variety of illustrations with eWillys readers, has published a non jeep book.  The name of the book is “Have You Ever Wondered Why Spiders Yawn?”

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/97482