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Body Extensions For Early 1/4 Ton Jeeps

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UPDATE II (01/22/2024):  A puzzle has been solved. It was the Transport Motor Company that offered a full-width body extension that we’ve seen on several jeeps over the years.

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This excerpt is from this document on Farmjeep.com: https://www.farmjeep.com/lifts/other-hydraulic-lifts/transport-motor-company-tmc-hydraulic-lift/

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UPDATE (09/13/2020): This DENCO body extension brochure appeared as part of the 10/01/1949 Second Supplement of the Willys-Overland Equipment Book brochures. 

Interestingly, the 1948 First Supplement of brochures showed a Newgren collapsible body extension (see a few brochures down or click here) very similar (identical?) to this 1949 DENCO Body Extension brochure. Both extensions offer 7 cubic feet of space and note that a spare tire can be mounted to the side. They also both seem to have the same style of stabilizer bar that connects to the PTO bar. I wonder if Newgren sold this design to Denco in late 1948 or early 1949?

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UPDATE 04/28/2020: Someone in Georgia is selling newly built beds.

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Originally published in 2016: This may come as a surprise (not) that early jeeps weren’t known for their vast amounts of space. We’ve all seen military photos showing jeeps packed full of stuff, like this SAS desert fighter:

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When the war ended and CJ-2As were introduced, a couple companies recognized the need for more room and solved the problem by creating add-on bed extensions (also known as bed extenders and body extensions). These bolted to the back and, usually, had supports that dropped to the PTO bar to help support the extra weight. Then, the tailgate was fixed to the very rear of the extension. The goal of this post is an effort to identify the different companies and their products.

As early as August and September of 1946, two different patents were filed, both by the same people.I have been unable to discover if that first patent model was ever built, but the second one has two sides that fold down similar to the Newgren (shown in #2).

Various Bed Extensions identified so far:

  1. Porter Reed Bed Extension: One of the earliest known bed extensions was produced by Porter & Reed. It was marked along with a half top, creating a truck out of a jeep.
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  2. Newgren Bed Extensions: The Newgren Company also entered the bed extension field in the later 1940s with two different versions. The first was their standard bed extension:1947-special-equipment-newgren-body-extension2
    The second model Newgren offered was a collapsable version.
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  3. S & B Corporation’s Jeep Panel Body: About the same time Newgren and Porter & Reed introduced their extensions, the S & B Corporation made their own spin on adding more room by selling a kit that converted the jeep into a panel van.
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  4. Koenig Bed Extensions: By 1955, Koenig had entered the market. Whether the company designed their own or bought out one of their competitors isn’t know (to me), but Koenig sold the extensions for at least a decade. This first ad is from 1955, the second from 1960, and the third from the mid-1960s.
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    1966-koenig-hardtops-brochure4-extendedHere is an example of a Koenig data plate:
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  5. Wall & Borg Bed Extender: In the 1960s, a Lake Tahoe, California, company called Wahl & Borg introduced a unique bed extension. Rather than bolt on to the rear of the jeep, theirs slid out.
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There have been a number of bed extensions that have resold over the last ten years on Craigslist and eBay, some attached to jeeps and some by themselves. I have found it difficult to distinguish between them, never having owned or seen that many up close. You can see all the ones documents thus far on eWillys: http://www.ewillys.com/tag/bed-extension/

Derek Redmond also has some excellent information on extensions over at the CJ-3B Page. https://cj3b.info/Tech/BodyExtension.html

 
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1943 Article on Jeep Jumping

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I was surprised to see that this June 24, 1943, article from the Colfax County Call out of Schulter, Nebraska, preceded Dick Ryan’s traveling jeep rodeo where jeeping jumping was also performed. This article appeared in multiple Nebraska newspapers in June of 1943.

Shown in this photo is Robert H. Storz, who is in the jeep, while watching is Lt. Col. Scruby. I can’t tell if Storz is a passenger or the photo is reversed. It looks to me that Storz may be a passenger, based solely on the placement of the tie-rods. But then, who is the driver?

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Who was the driver if not Storz? I’m not quite sure, other than according to the article the driver was a former member of Jimmy Lynch’s Death Dodge drivers. Jimmy Lynch’s Death Dodge drivers performed car stunts at fairs and other events prior to WWII.

According to Youtube, “Lynch’s shows for Dodge served to advertise the many advanced design features that made the 1939 Plymouth his choice to survive the severe abuse inflicted on the cars in those performances, including the famous “Roll of Death” in which the car did a full roll over the roof. Lynch would remain loyal to the Chrysler Corporation throughout his career as a daredevil as can be seen in this very entertaining film.”

You can see Jimmy himself in this short video (to see the car stunts go straight to the 7:15 mark).

There are more video examples of Jimmy and hit Dodge exploits on youtube.

 
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1947 CJ-2A Buelah, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

That looks to be a Worman Jee Cab.

“1948 CJ2a Barn Find Fun to drive!
Clear Title
Runs and Drives well, transmission and transfercase very good shift well, front axle joints smooth, generator charges battery, rebuilt master cylinder, brakes fair, rebuilt carb,
new: starter, points, condenser, coil, fuel pump,
gas tank probably replaced
Engine all original, except: 12v conversion, fuel pump, starter,
Body in great shape, very little rust (right side hat channels)
Has hard top
Oil pressure 40psi cold, 20psi hot
Gauges all work
Fuel level sender not working”

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1951 CJ-3A Forsyth, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,500.

Lots of updates.

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“1951 Willys CJ-3A
4.3 Vortec V6
4L60E 4 speed auto
NP233 electronic shift Tcase with fixed yoke front and rear
Modified S10 frame
All steel body
Ramsey 9k winch
Tom Woods CV driveshafts
16” Sway-away coilovers with 3 Link front suspension
Old Man Emu Spring over rear with revolver shackles
HP44 front and rear w/dana 50 carriers, 5.38 gears, air lockers, Mark Williams rear shafts, CTM front joints, High steer arm
Odyssey battery
B&M shifter
38” Mickey Thompson tires on OMF bead lock wheels
Custom full gas windshield and fuel filler door
4wd magazine featured flat fender
Bikini and Full Top with doors
Lots of time and $$ invested, selling as it does not get used anymore.”

 
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1948 Truck Andrews, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.

This might make a good restore or drive as is. Looks straight and appears to lack rust.

“1948 willys truck 1 of 2000 2 wheel drives built flathead 4 cylinder will start but needs carb tires and brakes parked since 84 no title”

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1952 M-38 Howell, NJ $12,500

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The 50cal replica has been modified into a water gun.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1005599213218674/

“1952 Willys m38. Runs good. Lots of work done over the years. 2 combat wheels. 2 solid wheels. Body was fiberglased at one time glasses over battery tray and gauge panel. Have new used one to replace but it is a m38 body. Has a mb grill with the flip back headlights. Has a leaky rear. 50cal is a replica turned into a squirt gun. Comes with trailer also.”

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1948 CJ-2A Westchester, CA $10,500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,500.

(07/22/2020) Runs and drives.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/playa-vista-1948-willys-jeep-cj2a/7192131851.html

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“A 72 year old rust free car that runs great and still holds a lot of its original picket gray paint. Wheels are still original paint woth their pinline under an aging respray. I’ve gradually been rubbing it off to get to the original paint.

Original motor, running strong. Rebuilt brakes and lines, rear end, new shocks, no rust, new exhaust, rebuilt front 4×4 axles, lights, signals and horn all work. Rebuilt carb, reupholstered seats in the original gray Very fun to drive, easy going beach cruiser. Lay the top down or flip the windshield up.

Peppy original 4cyl motor in original condition with one rebuild sometime in the 50’s, according to the metal plate installed on the motor at the time.

Tons of history, tons of originality, and a lot of work to get it running right while looking original.

New tires and innertubes are included as well. These ones hold air and drive but have cracking. I haven’t had time to go get them installed but they’re ready to put on. Same style as those in the photos, just brand new.”

 
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1959 CJ-5 Idaho Springs, CO $6000

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This CJ-5 was once used by a Fire Department, according to the seller. It’s got some late-model Free-Lock hubs and a PTO winch.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/dumont-1959-jeep-cj-5-willys/7183553686.html

“Jeep in working condition with a winch. Once used on the fire department.”

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Year? Hobart Welder w/ Willys Engine Seeley Lake, MT $500

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Seems worth a look.

https://missoula.craigslist.org/tls/d/seeley-lake-1960s-welder/7185490032.html

“1960’s Welder, ran fine, but has not been fired up for 10-plus years, but kept under cover.
$500.00… OBO”

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1952 M-38 Post Falls, ID **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $17,500.

(08/08/2020) Looks solid.

“For sale 1952 restored M38 Military Jeep. 24 Volt electrical system. Military signal lights, Military Aluminum top. Engine, transmissions, and differentials rebuilt. Hot water heater. Frame, body and top painted Army green. excellent condition.”

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1952 M-38A1 Post Falls, ID **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $17,000.

(08/08/2020) This sure looks good.

“1952 M38A1 restored jeep for sale. Engine, transmissions, and differentials rebuilt. Military signal lights, Military aluminum top with hot water heater. No rust, frame, body, and top painted air force blue. 24 volt electrical system,
pictures available $19000 OBO.”

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eWillys Sticker Spotted in the Wild

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Eagle-eyed reader Chuck spotted an eWillys sticker on the cowl of an M-38. The still image below was captured from the video at bottom of the August 23, 2020, Jeep Invasion.

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See the full video here:M38-w-ewillys-sticker-jeep-invasion-2020-lores

 
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Jeep Victims of the California Wildfires

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Jerry shared these images from the California wildfires showing burnt jeeps.

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https://www.facebook.com/SchoenwaldPhotography/photos/a.1668584603309411/1668580093309862/ The proportions of this jeep seem off to me? The front clip looks lengthened. Maybe it’s the lens used to take the pics?

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https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200822/news/308229909/ 1951 Jeepster. The melted substance oozing out of the headlight is reminiscent of the melting clocks painted by Salvador Dali (he painted a lot of melted time pieces).

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https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220370779693080&set=gm.10157152697576046 Look like a CJ-5 and an M-38 (or a Flattie with a replacement body).

 
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Sure, It’s Possible

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Steve forwarded this photo found on Flickr and posted to the Just a Car Guy website. It features a CJ-3A parked (?) in front of a rickety bridge. Now, whether is a bridge or more of a pier-like platform for dumping stuff isn’t clear to me.

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1944 Photos and Article Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.

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UPDATE: here’s another version of the Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Rough Rider jeep press photo that is now on eBay:

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Originally Published June 26, 2016: This 1943 article shares news about Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and his jeep “Rough Rider”. A year after this article, at age 56, Roosevelt became the oldest service member to land on D-Day, winning the Medal of Honor for his efforts. He was later portrayed by Henry Fonda in the Longest Day. It is also claimed that Roosevelt was a part of the only father-son duo to land on D-Day, as his son Quentin II landed on June 6th also. Here’s a synopsis of his life. He died from a heart attack a few months after D-Day.

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Here is a photo from an eBay listing:
“This is an original press photo. Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt, son of the famous “Rough Rider” rests on the bumper of his jeep, dubbed “Rough Rider,” and reads his mail. Brig. Gen. Roosevelt is director of Liaison to the Cef.Photo measures 8.5 x 6.75inches. Photo is dated 1-18-1944.”

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A Little Jeep Goes A Long Way Poster $279

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This “A LITTLE JEEP GOES A LONG WAY”, if you take care of it framed poster was spotted in an antique store. It’s priced at $279 and claimed by the seller to be a prototype poster. How the seller would know this isn’t clear to me, but it looks like a pretty good sized and unique item.

There’s no size listed (and it might already be gone), but I’d estimate the size at about 30″ wide by 24″ tall (if the peg board holes are 1″ apart).

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1641202336209808/permalink/2543053809357985

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1953 CJ-3B Advance, NC $8900

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This looks in pretty good shape.

https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/clemmons-1953-jeep-cj3b/7188776303.html

“53 Flat Fender
Rewired, converted to 12 volt
New high torque starter
Solex carburetor
Turn signals added
Beechwood canvas seats”

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Year? CJ-5 Gretna, VA $1200

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This has some parts value, especially given the slot rims.

https://lynchburg.craigslist.org/bar/d/gretna-1955-or-1956-willys-jeep/7191534773.html

“The Jeep seems to be complete but needs restoration two-speed transfer case and engine turns over is 6 volt positive gound call with any questions 1200.00 obo thanks for looking. No title”

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NOS Warn Overdrive Santa Cruz, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.

Looks like this one has been sitting in someone’s garage for a while.

“Warn Overdrive, 26 tooth 6 spline. New condition not a rebuilt unit, This was in a project Jeep I purchased that was never completed to run. Overdrive was mounted but never used, new condition but is many years old. Includes Overdrive, new gasket and seal set, new install lock and keeper set, shifter with floor plate and instructions. SOLD AS IS, buyer to be sure of correct application, $1000 cash only no checks, no trades.”

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CJ-2A Engine in Welder Alexandria, VA $300

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UPDATE Still Available.

(05/01/2020) There could be some parts value here.

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/pts/d/alexandria-willys-cj-2a-industrial/7199435664.html

“Complete Willys CJ-2A 4 cylinder flat head engine with all accessories and governor. This item sat in a shed for about 25 years and has been covered by a tarp for a couple of years after going out of service for fuel tank reasons. Item is stuck from sitting and is still attached to the arc welder it powered and on the trailer it is transported on. Sold as is. $300.00.”

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CJ-3A/DJ-3A? Clifton Park, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900

(05/07/2020) Probably a DJ-3A body on a CJ-3A chassis, but not enough pics to confirm it. This has the CJ-5 version of the hardtop with the rear windows. It is also an early version with the small rear window.

“I have up for sale a cj3 or its a dj3. Not sure.”

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1948 CJ-2A Perris, CA $6500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.

(01/30/2020) Includes a variety of parts. Still some work to be done.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/d/perris-1948-jeep-willys-overland-cj2a/7193043582.html

“1948 Jeep Willys Overland CJ2A 4wd Off the frame restoration, most of the hard work is done and looking for someone to complete the project!! Clean pink slip and CA plates Original Body and Frame Service manual and parts books 12v system, mag rims with tires 2 new bumpers Tons of original parts and new parts including: Tow bar, exhaust system, power winch, ooooga horn, halogen lights, extra gas tanks, rack, too many parts to list all included with deal.”

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Year? CJ-3B Mt. Carmel, PA $3000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(06/25/2020) This is a later model CJ-3B with no engine installed and lots of body rot.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/649723242284864/

“Square body willeys Jeep”
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1947 CJ-2A Susquehanna, PA Parting Out

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(08/19/2020) Seller is parting out these CJ-2As.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/911271876028185/

“CJ2A parts. Parting out a couple of CJ2As Transmissions, transfer cases, engines, axles, frames. Shoot me a message with what you are looking for. Some body parts as well. Rims, Windshields, seats, gauges, grills”

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June 1951 Salesbuilder Magazine

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This June 1951 Salesbuilder Magazine was volume 3, number 6. This issue includes a three page look at the Farm Jeep and Jeep Tractor vehicles and the Jeep-branded farm equipment. A large number of 1951 wagon-related advertising pieces are shown on the first few pages.

There’s also a number of Laurel C. Worman dealership photos, include pics of his Willys wagons on the front page and examples of his wagons stenciled with “Welcome Wagon” on the back page. Finally, thanks go to Barry Thomas for helping me snag this issue.

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