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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
(03/22/2020) I’ve not sure how much value is here.
“53′ CJ3B project has original 3spd. trans., twin stick transfer case, is missing motor but comes with 81′ jeep 151-4 rebuildable engine. Frame is in good shape, body can be fixed.Came from Ohio and has a clean title.”
This is a nice looking rig for the price.
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/60008039?
“The time has come to sell my little willys Jeep with a 327 V8 in it. It runs and drives great with power steering. It has a 3 speed manual transmission. It also had lockout hubs on the back and a 7 pin plug for towing. It has a bunch of extras”
This Koenig Power Take-Off brochure/chart highlights which PTOs work with which jeep model. It seems like a handy guide.
I hadn’t heard of a parts reseller named Johnson Enterprises, a company out of Orangevale, California, until receiving this catalog. The side and corner panel skid plates are something I’ve seen on some jeeps, but never knew who made them.
The catalog is pretty small, so the company didn’t offer too many products. All the pages of the 1973 catalog are shown below:
UPDATE: This model of top was also sold under the Sears brand. This 1977 catalog shows the top, but doesn’t indicate it was manufactured by Kelly. I’d assume that the different shaped door in the catalog pic has to do with that vehicle being a CJ-7.
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Originally Posted May 2, 2020: People on Facebook were wondering what kind of top this was. After some searching, I learned it was a late model CJ-5 Kelly Hardtop with swing-out sides.
From https://www.pinterest.com/pin/541839398893087482/
Possible cut-down CJ-6 hardtop (same doors):
No pics provided, but there is a pic of this rare PTO here:
http://48cj2a.com/images/pto/Rhino/rhinowwarnod.jpg (it is mounted to the back of a Warn adapter that is mounted to the back of a Warn overdrive). The photo is from this great page for viewing different PTO options: http://48cj2a.com/PTOs.htm.
Here is another photo example from a different page that also includes a rebuild of a Rhino PTO: https://tantel.ca/Rhino%20PTO_2.html
And now for the Craigslist ad:
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/pts/d/marine-on-saint-croix-rhino-pto-willys/7131133036.html
“Rhino PTO transmission for a Willys Jeep. Very rare. Needs bearings. Other willys parts for sale. $800 B/O Trade.”
Runs, but needs work of some kind.
https://missoula.craigslist.org/cto/d/stevensville-1950-willys-jeep/7130672306.html
“1950 willys jeep
All fiberglass body
4 cylinder hurricane engine
Runs good
Needs some TLC
Clean title!”
Seller has a truck load of parts left over from a restoration.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/d/union-1942-era-jeep-parts/7127390820.html
“I have a pickup load of parts left over from renovating a1942 WWII Jeep. While not a complete list, the parts include:
• 2 F Blocks
• 1 L Block
• 3 flywheels
• various oil pans, pistons, crankshafts, valves, carburetor
• set of bows for canvas top
• Radiator
• Brake drum, new
• 5-gallon “Jerry” gas can
• Governor
• 2 sets brake shoes, new
• Guages, some used, one new
• Steering box spindle, new in box
• Various spare parts and left-over cables not used from new 6-volt wiring harness
• Horn Bracket
• 4-Manuals, Parts, Technical, Maintenance
Parts can be delivered for a reasonable fee within a reasonable radius of Union, Missouri. Fork lift available to load on your vehicle. Parts are on pallets. Condition varies from used to new. Blocks andHeads have not been Magna-fluxed.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown.
Seller has miscellaneous parts as well.
“Several Jeepsters, Station Wagons and Trucks for sale.
Good custom wagon material.
Jeepster bodies–$100.00-150.00.
Wagon bodies–$500.00-900.00.
Truck bodies–$250.00-500.00
Lots of miscellaneous jeep parts for 1940’s to early 50’s
Two rebuilt 4 cylinder jeep motors. One F-Head, One L-Head $2,000.00 Each”
Seller has a variety of things.
https://topeka.craigslist.org/pts/d/tecumseh-ford-gpw-parts/7120833736.html
“Ford gpw body, frame with a 94000 range serial number, fenders, steering column, theres a sheller steering wheel that some one began fixing with epoxy, windshield frame, transmission case, shifter top and tcase from a cj2a, also have a military 1/4 ton trailer frame with an acm number of 146858, looking to sell as a lot for 1200, for another 150 I can throw in an axle and a good set of springs for the trailer, please call or message with questions, thanks”
Looks solid. Pics are small.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/d/chatfield-m38-jeep/7128995263.html
“1951 M38. Mechanically in great condition. Runs, drives, and stops as it should. Fun to run around town or use in a parade. All steel body and near new tires.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/14/2020) Though the body could use some some work, there is a lot of original jeep here.
https://lincoln.craigslist.org/cto/d/beaver-crossing-jeep-1964-willis-cj3b/7121821273.html
“1964 willeys cj3b jeep runs and drives needs body work have doors and tail gate.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,500.
Lots o updates.
“11947 CJ-2A 4×4 with F.I. with V-6 GM VORTEC 4.3, 195 hp @ 4600 RPM, SS exhaust, New FJ Full Suspension with Disc Brakes, New 4k lbs Wench, 80 MPH on freeway ! Over $60k INVESTED!”
This M-38 with a 106MM Recoilless rifle (dubbed the M40). Below is a short video, followed by a press photo that is available on eBay.
Press Photo from eBay:
View all the information on eBay
“1971 Press Photo US troops test jeep-mounted 196mm M-40 anti-tank rifle in MD. This is an original press photo. Guns – Artillery. Crewmen drive the new jeep-mounted 106mm recoilless rifle into firing position during recent tests at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, in this picture released Tuesday in Washington, D.C., Department of Defense. The battalion anti-tank weapon, designated the M-40, reportedly has greater range and more destructive power than any other weapon available at battalion level.Photo measures 8.5 x 7.75inches. Photo is dated 10-12-1971.”
I’m not sure where I found this newspaper clipping, but Herbert Obadda had a bad day. No dachshund puppies were injured as a result!
Looks like a nice build.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4171832709501205/
“53 willys high hood sbc 350/350 ,super t10 4speed, 411 gears lockers front and rear d30 front d44 rear new top and interior to much to list $15000”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
Looks like a good cage.
“Full roll cage out of 1946 Jeep CJ2A. No dents, no cracks just not going to use.”
Has a couple patches along the sides. If the rust isn’t too bad, this could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2553661868231112/
“Up for sale is an original and unaltered 1967 Jeep CJ6. Specs: Dauntless V6, T86 trans, Dana 18 T-case, Dana 44 rear axle with factory power-lock and Dana 27 front axle. Frame is solid, body needs some work, motor did run at one point but it’s missing the carb and radiator which I still have. I do have spare parts to go with the jeep. It’ll need to be towed and I can help loading it with my tractor. An excellent candidate for a complete restoration project. $2500 or best offer, cash ONLY!”
For the right person, this may be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4171832709501205/
“Old Willis jeep door dont no much about it its in great condition make offer”
Looks like a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/634747140624807/
“Pretty decent sears top for sale. Going a different route. Come and get it”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/24/2020) Given the sears halftop, there could be some value here if the engine fires.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/297343727892698/
“Old jeep cj5 ready for restore has rust in floor boards hasn’t ran I years has the Buick v6 engine have title(Oregon) needs lots of work but is a classic selling for a friend”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(03/04/2020) Doesn’t run at the moment.
Family hunting rig hate to sale but business needs require it. Flathead 4cyl 4sp manual trans all orig. 2 stick transfer box. Ran before dist change to electronic. Just needs parts put in all there”
UPDATE: Still Available?
(01/08/2020) Roger Martin forwarded this post.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/477366653205421/
“6 willys to choose from. Let’s try this again…..
1. Red fc150 $2500 frame cleaned and painted years ago still in nice shape brake lines were done at that time it’s complete will run with a little tlc:
2. Other fc150 not complete should be enough here to put it together but cab is rough no paper $1500
3. Green/camo no top cj2 $500 has paper motor rebuilt years ago will run with some tlc
4. M38 with top and plow $750 has paper motor seized:
Tom pointed out something I didn’t know. Some M-38s have patches along the top of the rear of the M-38 body over both rear vertical seams. This was a technical recommendation was the result of a problem caused by the weight of arctic tops, leading to the separation of the rear body seams.
Below are two unpatched examples:
This example shows the crude patch example:
This tub looks to have been patched on both sides:
UPDATE: View the Miss Gotham winner here. Advertisements for the summer of 1960 Miss Gotham contest also appeared in newspapers. I also have learned who won the Surrey, but I need to scan the info still.
CREDIT: August 25, 1960, Chicago Tribune
CREDIT: August 21, 1960, issue of El Paso Times
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Originally posted May 13, 2020: A contest ad featuring a DJ-3A Surrey appeared in an August 1960 issue of Seventeen Magazine.
“Seventeen 8/1960.
Original magazine page.
NOTE: You are buying a magazine page, a piece of paper. Sheet size given is approximate. [10 1/2 x 13 1/2″]. 2-page ads noted. Occasional small edge splits not affecting image or type may be present.”
