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April 1960 Jeep News

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This issue of Jeep News is interesting in that the whole middle section focuses on the rise in jeep clubs. It isn’t an exhaustive list, but rather simply a list of clubs in contact with Jeep News, with a heavy emphasis on western clubs.

Note the CJ-6 hardtop on page 7. It’s a custom top built by Koenig. I don’t have it in my records, so keep a watch for it. It’s probably still out there somewhere, most likely still in Texas. Note also the scale model FC-170 giveaway and certificate with each FC-170 purchase on page 2.

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1955 CJ-3B Brochure

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This 1955 brochure form W-201-5 highlighted the CJ-3B as part of the advertising standardization push by the Kaiser Willys marketing team.

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Introducing the Jeep Surrey

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UPDATE: Here are a couple more articles introduction the Jeep Surrey. The first one notes that women will like it for its fashion while men will like it for its fine engineering. I’m less convinced that the term ‘fine-engineering’ should be applied to any of the DJ-3As.

The second was widely disseminated in various arrangements and reminds us that A similar model, the “Jeep” Gala, was introduced to the export market early this year . This documents that the Gala was the export model and the Surrey the domestic model.

This first article was published October 08, 1959, and comes from Utah’s Orem-Geneva Times:

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This October 04, 1959, article published in the Cincinnati Enquirer.

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1946 CJ-2A Dallas, TX $10,000

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UPDATE: Still Avaialble.

(05/20/2020) Two-owner jeep.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/301123330882218/

“My father purchased this 1946 jeep in 2019 from the original owner here in Dallas. The Willys jeep is a 1946 CJ-2A. It had been in their family since that time. The vehicle was painted white some years ago and was converted to a 12-volt system. The jeep is mostly original with many additional options. A heater, Koenig winch, wipers, blinkers were added to name a few. The original owners manual and framing for the top are also included with a few other random parts. While the jeep would benefit carburetor cleaning the Jeep runs and drives well now. $10,000 obo. Willing to trade. No scams”

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1946 CJ-2A Ripon, CA $25,000

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Has a variety of updates. No description provided.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1826935964107009/

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1945? CJ-2A Cyril, OK $2250

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I see nothing to indicate it is a ‘1945’.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/870030490166581/

“Cj2a. Nothing army about this all citizens Jeep.”

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1949? CJ-2A Arlington, TX $3500

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Has some passenger-side rust.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/603200913942773/

“Vintage Willys Jeep, very complete, needs a restoration. The motor is a flathead 4 cylinder, dana 18 transfer case, 3 speed transmission. The body has rust on the right side, frame is good. The data tags are still on the Jeep, I have a title in hand. The windshield frame has rust, I have a spare one to go with it”

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1948 CJ-2A Osceola, MO $800

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May have some Sears-branded Selectro hubs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/295672361434792/

“1948 willys Jeep military style 800 or best offer. Motor is tore apart. No Title. Will work for parts”

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1953 CJ-3B Fresno, CA $6700

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(05/19/2020) Runs and drives. Has mods.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/240694360601231/

“Runs and drives great smog exempt tagged and ready to go small block v8 Chevy edelbrock carb and intake aluminum radiator warn overdrive new cooper discoverer mt 30 9.50r15lt”

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Year? CJ-3B Potosi, MD $4800

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Has a rebuilt engine.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2524261387836849/

“New rebuilt motor. Like new tires.”

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1946 CJ-2A Medford, OR $12,500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

I spoke with Calvin about this Jeep. It underwent a frame up refurb with lots of new parts from Ron Fitzpatrick. The paint job was custom done by a local artist and is clear-coated. He’s only selling it because some back surgeries have made riding in it uncomfortable. Contact him via email at lorrainelg @ charter.net (remove spaces around @) or via the phone at 541 772 6089.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/209243670144558/

“Body off restoration, custom one of a kind airbrushed with pearlescent accents paint job. Everything gone thru engine, transmission, differentials, axles, seals and bearings. Completely stick restoration only only change is 12 volt conversion. Three-year restoration spared no expense.”

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1946 CJ-2A Tulare, CA $3700

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This is a CJ-2A body on a later model (probably post 1971 CJ-5) chassis.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/961225214317890/

“Starts and run good . Registration upto date never need to smog . Specially constructed vehicle certificate from dmv on hand”

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1954 KW ‘Jeep’ Farm Power Brochures

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1954 Form KW-1706 Brochures, early (orange) and late (green) versions.

UPDATE: For a few years now I’ve noticed that there were two versions of the 1954 Form KW-1706 titled ‘Jeep’ FARM POWER, one having an orange theme and one have a green theme. Since I owned an orange copy, I wasn’t in a hurry to get a green copy. Still, I was curious about why the newly formed Kaiser Willys Marking Team would publish a brochure, with the same form number, in two different colors, as that wasn’t a customary practice.

A few days ago I found a good price on the green version. When it arrived, I compared the two brochures. At first, I couldn’t see any differences. But, after examining the text, I discovered the reason behind the color change.

A small section on both brochures is titled “NEBRASKA TESTED”. Apparently, when the original orange brochure was produced, the jeep had only completed a tractor test (#432) using a jeep powered with an L-head, yet the company had applied to take the test using an f-head. At some point after the brochure was published, the f-head test (#502) was completed (which did show increased horsepower).

So, the company updated the brochure’s “NEBRASKA TESTED” text and changed the brochure’s color scheme, probably to make it easier to know which old brochures should be set aside and/or destroyed. At least, that’s my theory.

So, here’s a look at the two blurbs side by side.

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Comparison of early (orange) and later (green) versions of the 1954 ‘Jeep’ Farm Power brochure.

Here’s a full look at the green brochure:

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May 1973 Berens Associates Catalog

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I’d never heard of Berens before spotting this 48-page catalog on eBay. It appears they were a California distributor of jeep parts. The company carried all kinds of stuff.

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“All New 1955 Willys Jeep” CJ-5 Brochure

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UPDATE: I was finally able to get one of these off eBay at a reasonable price. It’s form W-1831 from 1955 introducing the new CJ-5. The back page (bottom pic) has some discoloration. The 3rd pic is a foldout, so it’s much bigger than it appears.

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Early(?) Plastic Jeep Hesperia, CA Auction **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was auction.

Blaine and Terry have identified this jeep as a Fix-it-All jeep. It’s missing multiple parts. Here’s a pic of how it should look:

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Blaine spotted this unusual plastic jeep that neither of us had previously seen. The fact that it is stamped “JEEP” on the hood and has a front weight are two unusual features that caught our eyes. Anyone recognize it? (this auction site has multiple premiums that will add to the cost).

https://bid.bidfastandlast.com/ui/auctions/50594/3630732

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1961 CJ-3B Onaway, MI $4500

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Could be worth a look.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/954041001681185/

“4 cyl Flat head 4WD New motor! New seats! New Paint! New Brakes! Needs master cylinder one broke leaf spring”

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1960 DJ-3A Surrey(?) Fort Worth, TX $5700

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Given the windshield handles, this might have been a Surrey.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/626283744631982/

“1960 Jeep Surrey, rare vehicle, only 1420 made between 1960-1965, original 4 cylinder flathead runs great, you have to see in person, it’s a put back to original project but has good bones to build on, a restored one like it sold for $48k, don’t have the time or $ to do it”

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M-38 Parts on eBay

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Chas has some nice M-38 parts for sale on eBay, some of which are shown below. So far, all parts start at .99 with no reserve. He’ll be selling additional hard-to-ship parts locally as well, such as a hardtop.

View all his auctions on eBay

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Fiberglass Body Alexandria, KY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

The body looks to be reinforced in the back, under the cargo area, and under the main part of the body.

“Willys Jeep heavy duty fiberglass body tub and one piece front end. Will fit CJ2, 2A, and 3A as well as any custom application. White gelcoat finish. Same as new been in storage 25 years. Lighter than steel. Stronger than steel. Cost less than steel and WILL NEVER RUST.”

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1943? CJ-2A? Sacramento, CA $18,000

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This is listed as as 1943 CJ-2A.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/803803066710161/

“43 willys cj2a , fuel injected Chevrolet 4.3 liter v6, four wheel disc breaks, over drive custom seats and pain”

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1946 CJ-2A Paso Robles, CA $16,999

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Given the way the front grille mounts and the lack of frame horns, the frame may be an M-38 frame. Looks in good shape.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2835187323208897/

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“1946 Willey’s (Jeep) CJ2a VIN: 44654 condition: like new cylinders: 4 cylinders, but better drive: 4wd fuel: gas odometer: 8598 paint color: green size: sub-compact title status: clean transmission: manual type: other 1946 Willys CJ-2a This is the FIRST non-military model.

CJ-2a Complete frame on restoration on this vehicle. If you follow these Willy’s Jeeps closely, you understand that its very rare you see these early post-war jeeps pop up for sale. But, it’s even rare+ to see them restored to this condition. This 1946 Willy’s Jeep CJ-2a has an amazing color combination and 700 miles on it since its full restoration.

The CJ-2a was the first Willy’s Jeep used for non-war or peace duty (CJ = Civilian Jeep), but there is no denying the military forces influences on this early example. You cannot help but see the same basic style that brought victory in World War II. An icon like this does not need to be flashy, but the fresh coat of a deep green paint really adds a touch that is typically lost on these jeeps. Careful attention was made for the gaps, the paint is not wavy at all, and above the flashy green paint is a brand-new removable canvas top. Inside you will find black bucket vinyl seats, a 3-speed manual with a low and high-speed transfer case.

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M-416 Trailer Salina, KS $1000

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UPDATE: The M-38 sold. The trailer is still available.

Contact him at 785 452 2490 or via email kennyh5661 @ gmail.com (remove spaces around the @)

“1952 M38 Jeep and M-416 Trailer  for sale.  Runs great, 24v, new carburetor, new points less than 500 miles ago, original canvas enclosure with removable doors, new batteries, jerry can, spare tire, turn signals, Gama Goat taillight lenses installed, rebuilt transfer case, pioneer tools, manuals.  Great start for someone to drive as-is or fully restore.  Trailer in good original condition, some surface rust but no rust-thru’s, great candidate for complete restoration, or use as-is.  Will sell as a pair or will sell separately.  Feel free to call if you have questions. “

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1952 M-38 Devine, TX $2500

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Doesn’t indicate if the engine spins or not.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/192967518436935/

“If you are looking for a great restoration project, this is the jeep for you. This Jeep has been in our family for over 50 years and now needs a new home. Has the original 4L engine and very has very minor rust for its age. The total mileage is unknown. The seats are in great condition and are being kept inside out of the weather. Clean title. The Jeep does not run but that’s what you are for. Please look at all the pictures and feel free to ask me questions. Only asking $2,500”

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1946 VEC? CJ-2A Red Bluff, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $16,000.

Has tool indents. Has a few mods. Needs a front bumper.

“Frame up restoration. Over $18000 invested”

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