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1956 CJ-6 Townsend, MA SOLD

November 23, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-6 • TAGS: Half-Top. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3600.

Runs, plows, and patched a bit.

“WAS POSTED AT A CHEAPER PRICE BEFORE…SINCE THEN I HAVE DONE A LOT OF WORK TO THIS NICE RUNNING WILLY’S. IT DRIVES AND STOPS. ENGINE IS F134 PLOW IS MANUAL JEEP IS 4X4 NEW BRAKES NEW SHOCKS NEW GAS TANK ENCLOSED CAB WITH DOORS GOOD HEAT NEW BRAKE LINES NEW WHEEL CYLINDERS FRAME IS GOOD. BODY HAS PATCHES SOME RUST. PICS SHOW JEEP WITH DOORS. NO DOORS. WITH PLOW. AND NO PLOW. IF YOU ARE A SERIOUS BUYER COME CHECK IT OUT. NOT INTO SENDING TONS OF PICS. $3600 OBO. BRING CASH COME LOOK”

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1947 CJ-2A Malone, NY SOLD

November 23, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1300.

A $1500 and a $1300 price both appear on the ad. No title.

“1947 Jeep willys has the original soft top frame motor and transmission are all there motor is seized great frame needs complete restoration no title and registration $1300 or best offer”

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1956 CJ-6 Cambridge, NY $800

November 23, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-6 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Not sure how much value is here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/828551434586974

“Jeep CJ6. Tub is shot. For parts or rehab. Been sitting. Make an offer. Must take it all, not parting out”

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1959 Truck JeepRod Bensalem, PA $13,000

November 23, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Trucks • TAGS: Odd Body. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Someone went all-out with this Halloween-esque build.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3581439765222702

“1959 Willy’s pick up Buick big block 430 auto trans Franklin quick change rear 4 wheel disc brakes Top is chopped body is channeled custom interior power windows turn key and go. Might trade up or down”

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1946 CJ-2A Lebanon, CT $10,000

November 23, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: Stock. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(06/10/2020) Has some interior bed liner. Looks pretty stock.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/298032104693083/

“46 cosmeticly restored registered runs great jeep to just drive around town or tear apart for a full resore located in Eastern CT”

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1952 CJ-3A Allentown, PA SOLD

November 23, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.

(11/13/2020) This is a project with various parts and a replacement body.

“Considering trading my Willy’s. It isn’t complete as of yet. It needs breaks, radiator, and wiring. New body 0 rust V6 vortex w/ long Tom headers Top loader 4 speed 65 front and rear New tires and wheels New soft top w/ Bikini top New leather front and rear seats Waren bumpers Original hood, grill and tail gate I would consider trading for a pickup. Older the better”

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Year? DJ-3A? Sewell, NJ $2750

November 23, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, DJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(07/14/2020) With 3-on-the-tree and 2WD it sounds like a DJ-3A. The solid back suggests it may have been a convertible model; yet the body has cutout in the rear wells consistent with having been mounted on an MB/GPW. Has the correct hand brake, but incorrect gauges. Has the correct front end, but incorrect rear end. Has the correct 2/3 1/3 seats for a convertible model. Has the incorrect windshield.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/550618715609518/

“I have a 1949 Willies Jeep. It’s a army Jeep. I am looking for someone that will appreciate what it represents. AMERICA. Lol. I did have a title but am unable to locate at this time. I have extra parts and the original rear. It is a 3 on the tree,2wd, single barrel straight 4. It does run and I have driven around my yard. I am looking for a person that knows what a special find this is. Trust me I don’t want to post this for sale,but I want someone who can restore it back to glory.”

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1942 Alaska Highway Report (and more) by Sigrid Arne

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

As I mentioned yesterday, Sigrid Arne (1894-1973) enjoyed a second big jeep adventure. This time it was a trip to Alaska, then a trip down part of the Alaska Highway while it was still under construction. As you’ll see below, there were a variety of photos that were included in newspapers related to her story about the highway.

Below the Alaska Highway articles are more information about Sigrid and other articles by her. Unfortunately, I can still not locate an obituary nor a biography related to her. So, I’m attaching these articles to this thread so that later I can draft a good wikipedia biography about her.

THE ALASKA HIGHWAY ARTICLE AND PHOTOS:

This first photo was published in the June 15, 1942, issue of the Decatur Journal. It shows Sigrid interviewing Pvt. Levi Schrock and and Prv. Albert Tomaino.

A day earlier, in June 14, 1942, the Knoxville Journal published Sigrid’s experience watching the military build a road through thickly wooded and boggy areas.

The June 15, 1942, issue of the Spokesman Review featured this series of photos on its back page. It’s hard to believe that Melba Bergeron Mince was working with the military in that outfit (how did the mosquitos not attack all the exposed skin?

OTHER SIGRID ARNE STORIES:

A month prior to the above articles, Sigrid wrote about a woman who lived by herself in Alaska and remained unafraid of the Japanese Military:

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Roplas Bodies and Hardtops for Mahindra Jeeps

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, International • TAGS: Fiberglass, Hardtop. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

The brochures below show brochures from Roplas, a manufacturer out of India that produced Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) aftermarket bodies for 91″, 101″, and 104.5″ Mahindra jeeps. These brochures were assembled by Mr. Rahul Ram Amin and shared via the Flat Fender Jeepers Association — FFJA group on Facebook. I’m surprise that none of these bodies made it to the US, at least I’ve never seen them, especially in the Pacific Northwest where fiberglass bodies were readily used.

This fascinating brochure shows a range of special-purpose jeep bodies produced by Roplas, including service vans, police bodies, and ambulance models:

This shows a Roplas body on an MM 540/440 Jeep:

This brochure shows a “Ranger” body on a Mahindra NC 640 DP:

This brochure shows a variety of Jeep body styles built by Roplas for Mahindra models CJ-500D (2Dr & 4Dr) and the NC 665 DP 4Dr Van and Truck. The body products include the Roplas Universal, the Chieftan, the Highlander, the HiRider, and the Cabin.

This brochure shows a Mahindra NC 665:

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1954 Press Photo of Caged Jeep on eBay

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Here’s a second example of these press photos that includes a different caption. I could not locate an example published in a newspaper.

View all the information on ebay

“1954 Press Photo Sgt Curt Anderson of Sweden Army Does Stunts in Special Jeep. This is an original press photo. Sgt Curt Anderson shows students at a mechanics school how a specially-equipped jeep can be made to turn somersaults and still come out alright. Photo measures 7.25 x 9.25 inches. Photo is dated 07-07-1954.”

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Originally Published Aug. 5, 2015: “You are bidding on an original press photo of Swedish Army Sergeant Demonstrates Rolling Caged Jeep. Newspaper markings on photo. If listing shows thin red and/or green lines, they are the result of a bad scan & they are NOT on the actual photo. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 7/9/1954.”

View all the information on eBay

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1952 M-38 Riverhead, NY $5000

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: M-38 • TAGS: Hardtop. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Peter Debella‘s selling this M-38.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/724324441769922

“M38 military original condition with rare artic top. 4cyl 24 volt good body, not running great restoration project”

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1943 Flattie Willamina, OR $6500

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: MB, Racing • TAGS: Rollcage. This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(10/06/2020) Former PNW racer?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/701712834055357

“Chev small b 400 turbo 400 2500 stall 513 gears”

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1948 CJ-2A Webster, NH $13,000

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Has a variety of updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/694615301433483

“Frame off. Frame blasted, welds fixed and painted. Body sanded down and painted, left most of the dents in it though. All new wiring, 4 wheel disk brakes, 3.73 axle swap, VW TDI with mechanical pump mated to a t18 and d18. Both axles locked with mechanical lockers, 2.5” lift, New gas tank and gauges, soft top, heat etc. I really need a bigger rig to fit the whole family. Only thing I haven’t finished is the trans tunnel cover but most of it is there. Message me with questions. I will not be giving this away and if it doesn’t sell the that’s fine too. Would also trade for a FSJ or a Willys Wagon(prefer the Willys wagon). Or combo of trade with cash.”

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1949 CJ-3A Fords, NJ $6500

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Listed as a CJ-2A, it looks to be a CJ-3A that needs brakes at the very least. It likely does not have the original engine.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/677192576327257

“Work in process DOSEN’T come with tow bar its not mine to give Engine runs it drives just needs brakes to be done Everything in the drivetrain works as it should clutch front locking hubs low range high range she will drive whole drive all the syncros all the gears It’s converted to 12 V has a alternator 12 V coil etc. i have a bunch of brand new parts that go with it Full exhaust system old one on it is ok dont need to be replaced Full pre-bent stainless steel brake line kit New rubber brake hoses Brand new wheel cylinders Brand new drums New shoes w hardware All brand new gauges New master cylinder New gastank”

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1945 MB Providence, RI $20,000

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Bill shared this MB for sale. Given the price, it’s a little surprising to see that this likely has a CJ-3A or DJ-3A engine, along with an extra front crossmember and some patches on the front frame rails. Seller says it has combat rims, but I don’t see any in the pics.

https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/providence-1945-willys-mb-jeep/7234274928.html

“1945 Willy’s MB Jeep SN 451888. Jeep has been stripped media blasted and re painted. Solid tub frame, glass. New seat canvas, body mounts, tires, paint, wheel cylinders, brake lines, data plates, canvas top, 6 volt wiring, and rebuilt generator. All lights work to include blackouts. Runs and drives great 4×4 works great. Lots of extra parts and accessories to include tire pump, fire extinguisher, ax, combat rims, shovel ect.
Jeep has a clean title. No rot or rust.”

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1950 CJ-3A Titusville, NJ $900

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Not sure how much value is here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/971044266755832

“1950 Willys Jeep CJ-3a. Has title, does not run, needs full restoration. Is complete. Great project and cool looking Jeep. Sold as is. Make me an offer”

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1941 Reporter Article on the Blitz Buggy

November 21, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Associated Press Reporter Sigrid Arne was 47 years old when she rode in a Bantam BRC-60. By that time she was an experienced journalist, a fearless investigative reporter with the smarts to decode and explain New Deal programs to the point that the authors of the programs asked her to join their efforts. She traveled all over the United States, even buying a baby for $50 in Oklahoma at one point to expose how babies were being sold like groceries.

Her report on her first jeep ride sounds like she was thrilled/awed by her experience, but I’m unsure how she concluded that the Bantam had 9 speeds. Sigrid’s article landed in the Montana Standard on May 05, 1941, as well as other newspapers.

This ride wasn’t her last in a jeep, as we will see tomorrow morning.

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1962-1973 NOS Parts Catalog on eBay

November 21, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Documents, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This contains a variety of parts information, including “models 67/71 Jeepster, 62/71 Universal, 72 & 73 Commando CJ DJ 5 6 (various open body, fire engine, gas, diesel, convertible, roadster, station wagon, full cab, pickup, half cab, etc.” So, it might have some interesting info.

View all the information on eBay

“Item Description: Original Jeep Dealer Parts Catalog, 1962 – 1973, with original reddish heavy 3 metal post binder “American Motors / Jeep Parts Catalog”. Covers: models 67/71 Jeepster, 62/71 Universal, 72 & 73 Commando CJ DJ 5 6 (various open body, fire engine, gas, diesel, convertible, roadster, station wagon, full cab, pickup, half cab, etc.). Illustration and Text, parts only, no price list. About 4″ thick. September 1974 print date. Good for looking up NOS part numbers. Good condition, light wear, metal and edge darkening, scuff, small plastic tab on binding edge 1″ top gone. Item has reddish covers, pages are whitish color (camera error kept trying to correct color to reddish background). Inside printing all good condition.”

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British Airborne WWII Jeep Conversion Blueprints SOLD

November 21, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Documents, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD (fast)** These were on eBay.

These are copies, but are priced as such. I’m sure they would be interesting to someone. They ship from GB.

“Over the years my interest in British ww2 airborne troops has been high, and amongst my collection I converted my jeep to full glider-borne specifications
The drawings I used were from originals which I copied and give full details on the placing of parts and how to make them, with measurements and good details
They’re on A3 paper and come as 10x sheets. They cover:
Pannier carrier
Spare wheel carrier
Bonnet ammo carrier
Steering wheel quick release
Front bumper
Positioning of parts in the jeep
Jerry can carrier reposition
Radio aerial/battery carrier base
A frame for towing”

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1954 CJ-3B Port Orchard, WA $8100

November 21, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $8100.

(11/07/2020) Could be worth a look.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/d/port-orchard-1954-jeep-cj3b-high-hood/7233288602.html

“Ranch ready! 1954 CJ3B High Hood jeep! Runs and drives awesome. Recent work includes
-New 7.00×15 tires
-New battery
-New shocks
-Rebuilt steering box
-New brakes
-new fuel pump

Good electrical, lights and signals etc.
Runs and drives down the road like a champ. 4×4 systems work properly, lock out hubs. Nifty one-off winch built from an aircraft starter motor!”

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1944 GPW Gilroy, CA SOLD

November 21, 2020 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

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

Looks ready for a cruise.

“World War 2..Original.stamps on frame. More details in pictures”

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1946 CJ-2A Central Point, OR $5000

November 21, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Has floor and toolbox rust.

https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d/central-point-1946-willys-cj2a-jeep/7227213570.html

“What you see is what you get. Has severe rust in the front floor pans. The rest of the jeep’s body and frame is in fair condition. Body has next to no dents, has not been in a wreck to our knowledge. Engine runs good, drive train works, 4W drive is good. Front windshield is broken. Have the framework and what’s left of the canvas for the two doors.”

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1951 CJ-3A JeepRod Sacramento, CA $15,000

November 21, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Jeep Rods This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Unusual build.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1275806746125606/

“Pink slip in hand Chevy v8 4×4 transfer case Manual transmission All gear overdrive Runs and drives”

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1974 CJ-6 Escondido, CA $12,400

November 21, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-6 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(06/04/2020) Nice looking CJ-6 with a Meyer half cab.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3120400844648244/

“CJ6 truck conversion 4 spd manual very clean all tags in great condition with winch full matching spare wheel, cv radio and stereo ready to daily drive or play too much to list come see it, low ballers will be ignored”