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Hubert’s Must-See Jeep Family Site

• CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features, Website This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Craig dropped me a note today about an old friend of his.

Craig writes, “I was doing a little web surfing and found an old lost friend, Hubert Cossard.  I had been in contact with Hubert some 9 years ago about some awesome drawings he had made of Forward Control Jeeps.  There were definite communication barriers back then as I am a little behind on foreign languages (even known to destroy my own language a bit!) [ed note: you aren’t alone!] but was in total awe of Hubert’s detailed drawings.  Like many internet sites, there one day and gone the next,  Hubert’s site disappeared.

Though I lost contact with Hubert years ago, by accident I just found his new, greatly expanded site.  On the Jeep Family link there are drawings of just about every Jeep ever built or thought of.  It’s a gotta-check-out-site!”

One quick trip to the site and I can only second Craigs description of the drawings.  I couldn’t say for sure if they are scale-exact drawings, but they sure have the detail of someone who knows their jeeps.  The site is in French, so if you need to translate anything, you might try Google Translate.

Here is an example of Hubert’s work below.  Check out all of them here.

 
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Devon’s Power Steering Setup

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Greg asked for a few pics of the Steering combination on the Eller’s Jeeps, so Randy climbed under Devon’s Jeep to snap a few for us. Thanks Randy!

Here is Randy’s description, ”

I took a few pictures of the Saginaw steering setup in Devon’s MB but they were mostly taken from below because of his winch plate covering the top.  It is a little unclear just how it all works without the top view.

Dusty will be bringing his CJ2A back up here in a few weeks and I think it will be easier to get good pictures from his Jeep.  It still has the stock column in it which is what Greg is interested in.  I might have a spare steering box mount to take pictures of as well.

Picture 1 was taken from the driver’s side tire.  The frame was plated on the inside with ½ inch steel and protrudes an inch or so below the frame rail.  The outside plate is 3/8 and is what the spring mounts are also welded onto (the Scout II axles require outboard spring mounts).  3 of the 4 steering box mount bolt heads are visible; the 4th bolt was welded inside the frame rail because I wasn’t certain if it would interfere with the spring mount if it passed all of the way through.  The 2 bottom bolts from the steering box mount to the steering box are also visible; the 3rd bolt is visible in picture 005 on the top-front of the steering box.

Picture 2 shows how the steering box mount lowers the steering gear and in conjunction with the drop pitman arm almost eliminates bump steer even though this Jeep has probably 7 or 8 inches of lift.

The long bolt that protrudes down through the frame rail is one of the winch plate bolts and the other one you can see in Picture 3 ties the bumper and spring mount together.  It is a pretty sturdy assembly with the plated frame rails, spring mounts, steering box mount, winch plate and bumper all tied together.  The frame horns had to be cut off to plate the frame rails; the passenger side frame rail was also plated inside and out.  This mount allows the steering arm to pass underneath the stock round crossmember and it works well with aftermarket motor mounts.”

 
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1948 Jeep Rod Wagon Camarillo, CA **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Wagons • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500

“1948 Willy’s Jeepster Full Custom Surf Wagon
Show Car – Has taken 3 out of 3 First Place
’41 Willy’s Front End
305 Small Block Chevy
Power Glide Transmission
$45,000 lots of receipts
Asking $35,000”

 
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1942 GPW Mendocino County, Ca $1500

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No pics provided.

“1942 ford gpw needs complete resto has rust. last ran 7 years ago. clean title (non op) new master and wheel cylinders still in the box. 3 split rims 1 standard $1500obo may trade for 49-53 Ford 2dr car of eaqual value”

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/2208232506.html

 
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1960 CJ-3B Camano Island, Wa **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7200.

This sure looks nice.

“Full frame-off restoration
Completely rebuilt Chevy 350 engine
Four Wheel Drive
New paint
4-speed manual trans. with Warn overdrive
Full roll cage
Bucket seats
Ramsey Winch
Full canvas top
Soft doors”

 
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1944 MB Pawling, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.

This appears to come with lots of extras.

“All original, combat ready. Have enclosed top, doors, and blackout curtains. Willing to make deal today.”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Cottontown, Tn $650

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No pics provided.

“needs work but would be a good project. no title call Horace 615-452-7374”

http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2207024946.html

 
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1965 CJ-5 Wildomar, Ca **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800

This looks solid with a nice cage and a post 72 front clip.  However, it still looks very much like a project.

“Bought as a project never had the time. Have the frame, body, tailgate, windshield, soft doors, engine, transmission, axles, transfer case.”

 
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1942 MB Chelan, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

“got a 1942 military willys. nice sunday cruiser. runs, drives, and stops. nice soft top.
non-directional tires. have trailer and spare running motor
$5500 OBO

NO TRADES, NO PAYMENTS, NO LOWBALLERS
put*wild* in your email”

 
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1953 CJ-3B Greenacres, Wa $9,500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $9500

(111/24/2010) No pics provided.

“This Willy’s has been totally restored to original condition. Frame off restoration. Dark green in color.”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/2207570221.html

 
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The Story of the Bantam BRC … A Movie?

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UPDATE: Paul Bruno (aka the History Czar) provided a nice response to this post about his movie effort.  Please check it out.

Some of you might remember the video I posted back in 2009 of the recreated, original BRC (if you haven’t, check it out here).  It seems that the Bantam and its owner, Duncan Rolls, have been touring a bit, landing in an interview with the History Czar in August of 2010 (both the History Czar, seated, and Duncan are pictured below from Nov 2010).

In December of 2010, the Czar blogs about “his and his wife’s 11 year odyssey, along with Max Freedman these past 5 years, to have a feature film made about the creation of the first Jeep, the Bantam Reconnaissance Car (BRC),  in Butler, PA USA during the summer of 1940.”  So, the Czar seems to have a real passion for the Jeep story.

You can go here to check out their facebook page and follow their journey to make a movie:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/manage/?act=39829251#!/pages/The-Jeep-An-American-Triumph/110738008090

Read more about the premise and synopsis here.

I read through the premise and synopsis.  Personally, I’d take a little different tack with the story.  I would place the true story of the original jeep as the background for telling another, fictional story about some type of relationship (love story like the Titanic, father/son, coming of age, etc).

I’ve thought a lot about this because I too have wondered about developing a jeep themed movie, though it would be about the heyday of jeeping/trail riding/clubs/racing of the 70s.

A good example of how such a story, like the Bantam story, doesn’t work as a stand-alone story line can be seen in the Tucker movie.  While I enjoyed the movie, because it was a story about the struggle to make a cool car, most people weren’t all that compelled to go see it, because of the same reason — it was only about the struggle to make this cool car.

That’s just my 2 cents, which might not even be worth that much.

 
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Hard to Find NOS Willys Parts out of Alaska

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Paul writes, “Many years ago I went thru the front and rear axles on my Willys, changed the ring and pinion gears from 5.38s to 4.27s, replaced all bearings, seals and races with new before repainting the housings and attaching new springs.  For some reason the steering knuckle seals came loose from the metal attach covers so today I went to the local military surplus yard (E. A. Patson Parts and Equipment 907 333-5682) in search of new replacement parts.  I was able to purchase new old stock knuckle seals, differential cover gaskets and the speedometer drive gear for what I felt was a very reasonable cost.

Both the buildings, land and the surplus parts are all for sale so this fantastic source of old Jeep parts is going to go away soon.  I just thought I’d mention that all these old military vehicle parts are for sale, they have lots of parts for some types and some parts for lots of other types.

So, if anyone out there reading EWILLYS is looking for a hard to find part they might want to give Rod a call.  He’s pretty sharp on the old stuff and he understands the idea of repair instead of replace.

I’ve attached a photo of the knuckle seal packaging (unopened) with the packing date from Willys Overland Motors.  I think it’s pretty neat.”

 
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1942 MB Magalia, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2300

“it a good runner great little hunting jeep. Not to sure it would make a good candidate for a restore. It has been reskinned and floors patched. Buick 231 V6 tilt column,  bucket seats manual crossover steering box.  It also has a Warn Overdrive.

 
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1942 GPW Vandenburg AFB, Ca $3500

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No pics provided.

“1942 GPW. Runs good but needs some work. Frame and engine serial numbers match. Body had panels put on some time ago but holes were never drilled. I bought to restore, but I am moving overseas on short notice and unable to take with me. If interested, let me know and we can arrange a time to look at it. Bill”

http://santamaria.craigslist.org/cto/2204835175.html

 
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1965 Tuxedo Park IV CJ-5 Hamilton, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.

This is a great looking CJ-5 with, if I’m not mistaken, the Tuxedo Park IV package.

“Hard to find Original Tuxedo Park, Warn Overdrive. You will be hard pressed to find a better one.”

 
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1951 M-38 Wenatchee, Wa $3600

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This looks pretty good. The seller also has a 2nd M-38 and a M-38A1 for sale.

“Title says 1942. This jeep runs and drives but has some minor body needs. Has a M38 artic top with data plates. Starts right up. Has L head engine and floating rearend. Has the heavy duty frame that CJ2 and 3A’s do not have. The grille is from a 3A and has been converted to 12 volts. Great 3A project with heavy duty front and rear bumpers that both have ball hitches. Could use a tune up. But she runs. I believe its a 52 or 53? M38’s were actually heavy duty 3A’s made for punishment. Only made 3 years 51, 52, and again in 55.

Also have a 2nd M38 with the correct grille and other parts for sale. It has a 302 that runs but neeeds body work and master brake cylinder work. Its title says 43 and its $1600 with the artic top with M38 data tags. This is a flat fender unlike the M38A1 which is the first round fender.

Have one of those [M-38a1] for sale 90% restored to military use, for $5500 .”

http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/2202259760.html

 
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1947 CJ-2A South Jordan, Ut **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  Was listed for $3500. Sold on eBay for $1900.

Brett spotted this Ad.  Note the seller will throw in a windshield for additional money….

“For sale is a 1949 Jeep CJ 2a. The jeep is rust free, the engine has been rebuilt and the electric system upgraded to 12 V . (New Starter, altinator, distributer wiring, lightning,…)

New clutch, brakes and suspention has been rebuilt. New batterie.New tires. The jeep is running very well, however it still needs a speedometer and ampmeter, seat upholstery and a windshield( if wanted). I can provided this if wanted at additional costs. Overall a nice almost finished jeep. Willing to trade part trade for guns.”

 
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1962 Wagon McAllen, Tx **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.

Very Nice.

“This vehicle is perfect for the Willys enthusiast! Beautiful condition.  226 6cyl hurricane flat head motor.  3-speed manual transmission with electric o/d”

 
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1948 CJ-2A Soap Lake, Wa $2950

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $2950.

(11/29/2010) This appears to have the original chrome rimmed tail lights (an upgrade option from the stock driver’s side only tail light).

“Nice straight Willys CJ2A with the split front windshield. About as original as you will find with the flat head 4 cylinder engine. I have gone through alot of the mechanics and it starts and runs great. I have replaced the fuel tank, radiator, seat frames and seats and it has a newer soft top. The body is in fair condition and does have some rust and Bondo. The floors are all solid. This Jeep would make a good hunting rig or could be restored.

Please call Shawn at (509) 346-3212 for more information.”

http://moseslake.craigslist.org/cto/2205581020.html

 
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1942 GPW Magalia, Ca **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

This is worth a look.

“I have a completely stock, solid 1942 Jeep GPW. It does need some work. Has stock 4 cylinder motor with 3 speed transmission. $1500”

 
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1954 CJ-3B Bakersville, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.

Top has been sold. Windshield seems odd.

“Jeep is rough but running gear good, was running when put in the shed. Good tires and wheels. Several extra parts including transfer case, steering box, complete brake set, and and many small parts. Steel top in photos has been sold.”

 
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1953 CJ-3B Parts New Hartford, CT $1200 (Glass Body?)

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The seller has a fiberglass body.  This could be a rare glass CJ-3B body. No pics provided.

“new never mounted fiberglass body windshield frame original steel w/glass complete frame w/engine soft top w soft doors will sell just body 860-307-8201”

http://nwct.craigslist.org/cto/2205007330.html

 
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WWII Jeep Art from Cranston Fine Arts

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SAS artwork from Cranston Fine Arts in the UK. I’m unsure if any prints of the below works are still available.

 
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Identifying A Strange Looking Engine Block

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Brian wrote me asking if I knew what type of engine this was.  He pulled it out of a old WWII Jeep and didn’t recognize it.  He wrote that the Head cast was #634816 and the block casting#630282. In particular, he noted the exposed cylinder tubes.

I told him I didn’t know what it was, and confessed that I had never worked with any MB/GPW motors, but I would do my best to figure it out (I do enjoy a good internet hunt). After searching through various images I could see it was similar to a MB and GPW motor, but was also different.

For example, you can see examples of GPW heads here at Dino’s site and though it looks similar, it’s missing various features.  Here is an example of MB block.  In fact, if you go here, you can review all kinds of WWII engines.

After trying various keyword images searches, I tried typing in the casting numbers and that is when I discovered that the head was a pre war head from a Willys Model 37. So, then I looked at prewar Willys.  On this page http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/wocv/willywilly/willywilly.htm on the fourth pic down, you can just make out, just below the distributor, similar indentations on a 1938 Willys.  Here is a better look at a prewar block.

 
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1945 VEC CJ-2A Mukwonago, Wi **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

Here’s a VEC #11500 for sale over at the CJ2A Page (Thanks Bill).

This Jeep has no title.  The transmission was switched to a later floor shift version.  The transfer case may, or may not be original, the early style 4-rib park brake drum is present.
The engine is not the original chain engine, but it is a low serial number CJ-2A 33843, it looks like an early 1946 engine in it.

Click on the link to the CJ-2A Page Forum to see all the info and images