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Good straight truck with an updated engine. Needs a little more work, but has potential for the right price.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/rodeo-1949-willys-2wd-truck/7240974256.html
“Willys 1949 2 Wheel drive pickup 440 Dodge V8 auto transmission pink in hand needs some finishing very nice solid orig, body runs and drives but has been stored a while needs some finish work and registration .”
This early truck bed made into a trailer appears in decent shape if someone needs a replacement bed for their truck. No pics of the floor included nor was a description provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/421950635883083
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/27/2020) As the seller notes, it is rough, but may have some parts value.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/d/washingtonville-willys-jeep-cj2a-parts/7224321392.html
“Willys CJ2A very rough shape, does not run, does not turn over, no title comes with this, we will not answer questions, this is Very Rough, but still good for some pieces, we will load onto your trailer, price is firm, info on business card”
Bill shared this link from Hemmings published today showing jeeps going over Black Bear Road.
Just a few updates for Sunday. Regular updates Monday, including a post about an original Metamet catalog.
Mark shared a link to this great photo of a Fire or Special Utility FC-170 working at the New York City World’s Fair in 1964-1965. The photo can be found here.
UPDATE: These Free-Lock hubs are still available.
(11/18/2020) This ebay ad for Free-Lock hubs provides the most detailed pics I have for this version of the hub. These are 27 spline, which means they were produced after 1972? If that’s the case, then for some reason the Free-Lock brand that was abandoned circa 1959 was resurected for these hubs.
View all the information on eBay
“Vintage Free-Lock Locking Hubs Jeep CJ CJ5 27 Spline – Warn 9062 – 27 Spline (Wanted: new old stock locking hubs in small or large quantities)
Used
Engage and disengage properly
Same application as Warn 9062
Heavy duty hubs
6 Bolt
27 Spline”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(06/24/2020) Ran when parked, but no info on how long it has been parked. It’s got a Koenig hardtop with the barn doors (more pics here).
“It’s got a Chevy small block 283. It’s definitely a resto project but motor ran when we parked it. Solid body no rust”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.
(11/31/2020) Has an interestingly designed rear PTO bumper.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3466563826760699/
“1945 Jeep Willys, runs great, drives great. All original, PTO winch, two bar, extra good and lots of misc. has the windshield frame also. Clean title. Runs very smooth, very quiet.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,500.
A ran-when-parked FJ, but looks solid. This appeared in the Los Angeles area Craigslist, but the map shows it in Alexandria, while the plates are from Wyoming.
“Unrestored 1962 Jeep Fleetvan FJ-3.
Ran when parked, but it’s complete and comes with a clean title.
$12,500 or will consider reasonable offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Thanks to Mike for sharing this detailed, interesting jeep rod. The grille redesign seems particularly creative.
“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A “WILLYS FURY” Completely custom, all hand-made, all steel! Absolutely one of a kind!
New build, just finished!
Professionally built, 36 years of experience
Custom grill
Metal skeletal hands on steering fenders
350 Chevy small block service block, rebuilt, no miles
350 turbo trans with a shift kit
400 horsepower
Ford 8.8 differential
Baffled pipes
Custom made frame
Mickey Thompson tires, 15″ wide by 29″ tall rears, 8″ wide fronts
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These there documents should help someone service their ElectroLIft units for the Meyer Snowplows. Neither has a date, but I would guess these are close to 1960.
There are two ElectroLift control types, one mechanical and one electrical, so make sure you know what type you have. This first form provides installation instructions for the mechanical type. It is Form Number 1-101. Page 2 shows only. a partial electrical diagram. I’m not sure why only the partial diagram shows.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
These are imperfect Perfect Circle hubs as a cam is broken (see broken part in pic one). However, there are some useful photos of these Perfect Circle-branded 10-Spline Selectro Hubs.
“Selling the used locking hubs in the pictures. These are aftermarket and called Perfect Circle. We don’t know much about these hubs. My husband said he removed these from a 1971 Jeep truck that was in a junkyard. He thought they were neat and brought them home. Of course they are the special 10 spline hubs. These appear to be complete, but the “cam” piece (#8 in the schematic) seems to be broken on at least one hub. Look closely at the pictures and determine if they are something you want. Maybe just a little eye candy for the bench area. These are being sold for parts or not working. Hopefully there are enough good parts here to allow someone to complete their project. These are very clean and ready for a new owner.”
Lower left part is broken.
As you can see, the Dualmatic schematic is similar to the Perfect Circle Schematic, though, surprisingly, the casting of the base is slightly different. I’m betting the cams are the same though.
More pics of the Perfect Circle hubs.
UPDATE: This photo shows the crowds at the Benicia Arsenal. It was published in the June 30, 1945, issue of the Beatrice Times out of Beatrice, Nebraska:
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Originally published November 5th, 2020: The June 25, 1946, issue of the San Francisco Examiner shared the news that more than 5000 veterans lined up begining at midnight to purchase just over 1500 available jeeps, though not that many jeeps would actually sell. For most veterans, there multi-hour waits were in vain. The buyer of the first jeep discovered that his jeep wouldn’t start, but the motor pool helped him get it going.
Glenn forwarded this ad. He added the following info:
“Hi Dave, This early 2wd pickup is for sale locally. I’ve talked with the owner. It was fire dept. owned, patina and all, never previously restored, and has had lots of recent mechanical work completed. It is local and I’d be happy to do an evaluation for a potential buyer. Especially up here in Maine, we don’t often see the 2wd version.”
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/231943895190792
“1948 willy’s pickup 2wdother item have all new brakes powder coated rims, rebuilt carb have receipts, manual,spare rear fenders 4 cyl three on the tree all original bro accepted”
Some wider shots of this modified 3B would be helpful. It appears in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/274274164024391
“Willys cj3b(high hood)Older restoration, less than 500 miles, rebuilt 289 Ford v8, newer tires, lots of custom work, tilt wheel, ramsey winch, just rebuilt, t90 trans with high, low and 4 wheel drive, warn hubs, hydraulic emergency brake, stereo system”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/12/2020) Marty spotted this rare (only one of two according to the seller) Krisit Company KT-4G Snow Cat. It uses a CJ-5 body with a Meyer hardtop.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/1964-kristi-kt-4g
“This is 1 of 2 ever produced KT-4G units
Perfect item for a snowcat collector who’s looking for a unique snowcat or a very rare Kristi cat, and Yes… this is a Jeep CJ cab on it, which makes it all that better and more rare – fitting in with your Jeep collection as well.
Running engine when parked few years ago, tracks still got life in them if one wanted to simply get it started and run it for a season or more. Some rust on floor pans, but nothing that cant be quickly fixed/repaired for upcoming seasons use, or put this machine through a proper restoration and make it a museum peace for everyone to envy.
Its very complete with all of the original parts, rest can be easily purchased at most auto-part stores.
Unit is not oversized, thus making it easy to transport and deliver”
Parts jeep.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/408957666808429
“1950 willys overland CJ3A I bought it for parts for a project and ended up changing plans. It has a Chevy 283 that was swapped in it been sitting 30+ years No title and it doesn’t run and drive ”
UPDATE: Still Available.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/409281740232846/
“1942 ford jeep in good shape. Been garaged for twenty years. Pinto 4cyl. Carb and gas tank will need cleand. Has extra parts and peices. To go with it”
UPDATE: Still Available.
This was auctioned in April. Oddly, it’s listed as a 1963.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/554468865230484/
“1963 Jeep Fc 150 tow truck all Original, Engine runs and transmission shifts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
(08/16/2020) This may well be a 1945 2A. Someone switched out the column shift and it an incorrect dash plate.
“Early 1945 cj2a runs and drives don’t have the time to put into it good restoration project message for more info”
This is a DJ-5 with some unusual mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/374535473798567
“All I no is it’s a 1973 AMG Dj5 2wheel drive. But it comes with 4 wheel drive axles. Starts and drives”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Thanks to Craig for spotting this cab.
“1961 willys jeep forward control 170 cab with clear title 31××× miles on the odometer Cab with steering column and shifter Will Not Sell Title separately!”
No year listed on this press photo that shows a slat grille MB being loaded into a Globemaster. The photo appears to have been ordered on July 2nd, 1947, but that’s likely not the date of the photo. My attempt to find the photo in a newspaper failed, but I did find a few other photos of jeeps and the Douglas C-74 Globemaster.
View all the information on eBay
“This is an original press photo. Military – Jeep – Globemaster aircraftPhoto measures 10.25 x 8inches. Photo is dated –NONE.”
In the summer of 1946, a Globemaster was loaded with 15 jeeps. A few photos of the event made the newspapers. This first one appears to have an illustrated jeep on the elevator:
CREDIT: June 22, 1946, in The Sentinel out of Carlisle, Pennsylvania
This photo shows a broader look at the lineup of jeeps.
CREDIT: June 23, 1946, in the Quad City Times out of Davenport, Iowa.
This article in the September 06, 1945, issue of the Daily News out of Los Angeles introduces the world to the new Globemaster. The bottom image shows two jeeps loaded next to one another.
