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Mexican Monument to First Jeep to the San Javier Mission in Mexico

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UPDATE: Thanks go to Floyd for updating this post about the jeep monument in Loreto, Baja, Mexico. Sadly, it appears this jeep is no longer sitting on the cement pad shown in the pictures from Guillermo De Lara (see at bottom). Instead, it’s sitting in someone’s backyard. Floyd didn’t get a chance to see what’s currently sitting on the pad (if still there) and Google Earth still shows the jeep at that spot.

Here are Floyd’s pics. He was visiting Loreto for 10 days and walked past the jeep multiple times, but didn’t notice it due to the leaves and dark backyard.

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Using Google Earth, I screen captured these two pics. So, now we have a better idea of where this was located when sitting on the cement slab of the monument.

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Originally posted September 27, 2019:

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I ran across information about the above monument by Guillermo De Lara when he posted it to the Facebook page of Jeep CJ Mexico. There’s more history about this posted to this Baja thread: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=31087. However, according to a book by Ann O’Neil, the actual jeep was a pickup and not an MB/GPW like that pictured. I’ve purchased the book and will update this post with the actual vehicle and the broader story.

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Some Speedometer Gauge Questions

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Just a few updates today. The cows were involved in some shenanigans when I switched around their Hotwire, which dashed my hopes to provide updates. So, blame the cows!

Over the past few days I was able to finally clear out the wiring. I expect the under dash area to be this free of wiring when I’m finished. I also want the dash to be as easily removable as I can make it.

I also removed the gauges and extra wide mirror across the top of the windshield (don’t have a good before-pic). I wanted to free the top of the windshield for some sun visors for those drives into the late evening sun.

Still to be built is a piece the bolts under the dash, wraps around the steering column, and attaches to the other side of the dash. That will be a challenge for me (I think a stock piece might be too small?)!

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SPEEDOMETER QUESTIONS:

In my quest to preserve some sense of stock-ness to the cab, I am hoping to learn more about the the stock speedometer’s features as possible. But, I do have some questions.

These questions refer to this Stewart Warner 0-9 speedometer:

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  1. MATCHING GAS GAUGE AND SENDER. Given the stock gas gauge reads from 73 ohms empty to 10ohms full, while the Ford tank sender varies from 16 ohms empty to 158 ohms full, I have a great mismatch.  If I want to use the stock gas gauge, which I’d prefer, I could try changing the sender. Or, I could try manipulating the resistance by adding resistors. I don’t want to do either of those things. Instead, I ran across this product called “MeterMatch” by Tanks, Inc.. Anyone familiar with it??
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  2. BETTER SPEEDOMETER INDICATOR/WARNING LIGHTS: Has anyone tried replacing the stock indicator lights with LEDs. Or, has anyone tried this kit? https://www.amazon.com/Aero-Lites-Speedometer-LED-Retrofit-Scrambler/dp/B0BVMWLY8C
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  3. OIL WARNING LIGHT: Anyone know offhand what the trigger pressure is that sets off the large Stewart Warner Speedometer oil pressure light?
  4. AMP WARNING LIGHT: Anyone know offhand what sets off the AMP warning light?
  5. ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE: Anyone know if these temp/ohm numbers are correct for this gauge?

    Thanks for any help!

 
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Smokey Bear Jeep Puzzle

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John shared this puzzle that includes Smokey Bear and, as he also noted, a somewhat inaccurate jeep. Still, looks fun!

I found a used version on eBay, which I bought. There are some others on eBay, but watch the shipping prices! You can buy this new at Cabelas (closest one to us is 2+ hours away) for $29.99 or Amazon for $39.99 or other sellers at varying prices.
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Knox Trailer Mt. Ulla, NC $600

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Joe spotted this old Knox trailer for sale. Might be worth a look at that price.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1355031305211963/

“Army trailer Aluminum floor Over all a good trailer No title Bill of sale”

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1951 CJ-3A Yuma, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1900.

This has an f-head. It also has the same hydrovac brake booster as Patterson did (Mine still needs restoration).

“Project! Willys flat fender that my family bought in 1970. It was a daily driver until 1980 when the engine (not the original engine) was seized. It needs a new motor.It has sat on the side of the house since then. Pink slip/title in hand”

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1947 CJ-2A Yucca Valley, CA $5100

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(02/21/2024) This has some rust issues. It does include a new OD.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1147212673317554

’47 Willys CJ2A. 153ci GM 4cyl engine, T-90-3speed trans. Warn Brand All Gear Overdrive, C-18 Transfer case. New fuel tank, New Battery, New fuel pump, tires good.”

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1945 MB Lincoln Park, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.

Tom shared this MB. Seller can include a Bantam Trailer. Needs some work still, but looks promising.

“1945 Jeep Willys 1945 Willy’s was my brother and he owned 3 I am selling this due to his passing ? Willling to sell to the highest offer have wait for appraiser but I have an idea so offers considered needs some finishing on engine . I have tons of jeep parts in house and basemt t can add bantam trailer in great shape if the offer is good”

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1963 DJ-3A Surrey Colchester, CT $1400

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This looks to be a DJ-3A converted to 4WD, among other changes. Has a Kelly hardtop. Thanks to John for sharing it.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/334996699072261/

“Runs, drives, stops, plows(kinda). Needs battery. Frame is very solid. Body isnt in very good condition but not horrible and floor is decently solid. Had 290 v8 put in at one point and i have no idea the mileage. It leaks coolant from the radiator cap and hydraulic fluid from one of the plow hoses but you can just take the plow off cause it’s not very useful. I just put a new fuel pump in it. It’s a 3 speed manual that shifts into all gears easily. It’s old as hell so it’s obviously not perfect. I was told that most its life it was just a farm truck. I got it as a project but i have too many going on and need to clear some vehicles off the property. I have the title from the previous owner and bill of sale. Would like it gone sooner rather than later so shoot me an offer. (i have the door for the back but it’s missing a hinge so i took it off)”

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FC Tour Jeep Progress

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There were lots more internet searches, measurements, and disassembly over the past two days. One of my goals is to have the option to put in an original heater into the heater space, so keeping that area free has been a goal. In keeping with that, I decided to remove the power switch and put it in the spot where the vacuum hub switch was located (Just to the right of the driver’s seat). Meanwhile, the hub vacuum switch is removed and sitting temporarily on the engine; it will eventually go near the transfercase shifter to make it clear they work together.

Here’s where the switches were originally located:

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Here’s another diagram. Here I have test-installed the switch, which fills the hole left by the vacuum switch, but sits lower than the vacuum switch. Meanwhile, I’ve mocked up how the transfercase lever should look once it is installed, with an arrow showing approximately where the vacuum switch will land next to the shifter.

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Moving the power switch shortens the run from the battery and starter to the switch, it also cleans up the area behind the grille. In addition, when looking through the grill from the front you could see the wiring crossing the tunnel to the bottom of the switch.

Yesterday, I spent time staring up at the tunnel area from the ground, measuring tape in hand, pondering and plotting. I discovered that the water pump fan, used in this case to cool the transmission cooler, will not allow any of the after-market transfercase shifters to fit. Given the fan doesn’t really align all that well with the cooler anyway, I have decided to get a transmission cooler-electric fan combo. I can position in under the tunnel in a way that is more flexible.

So, things seem to be coming together. I still want to find a place for the extra gauges and am pondering a 4-in-1 gauges which will be a more compact and less obtrusive option, but haven’t found one that satisfies the specs.

 

 

 
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May 1980 Cracked Magazine Cover M*A*S*H & Jeep

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Barney Goodwin shared this May 1980 issue of Cracked Magazine that features an illustration of M*A*S*H folks riding in a WWII jeep. I was a big fan of Mad Magazine, but don’t remember trying out Cracked.

You can have your own copy, as there are several for sale on eBay. (here is the cheapest I found).

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1962 Photo of Sprayer on CJ-3B on eBay

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The caption reads “Fruit Fly Spraying: Dick Burke getting things set on jeep sprayer before going out to the home where fruit flys were found”

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“This 7.5 x 9.25 inch photo has corner and edge wear. The image has spotting, creasing, and scratching. June 16, 1962. George Wheeler, Miami Herald Staff Photo.”

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Year? Wagon Traveller Ooltewah, TN $1500

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Andy spotted this traveller for sale. It will take some work, but might make an interesting tour-wagon-jeep. Thankfully, this is NOT close to me!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/952060756072804

“52 Willis. Project truck. Good body/very little rust. No engine or transmission. No title”

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1962 CJ-3B Fredericksburg, VA $4000

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Andy shared this CJ-3B project. it’s got some rust, but also has some new parts and rebuilt engine/transmission.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2103529723344291/

“1962 Willys CJ3B *Had to select Wrangler for Model Type to complete marketplace ad* Rebuilt engine Rebuilt transmission Comes with aluminum hard top, doors, new electronic distributor, new carb, new fuel pump, 4 wheel disc brakes, new 32″ tires, tow bar, warn PTO winch, 2 Buick 215 aluminum V8s, lots of extra parts.”

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1959 Wagon Charleston, SC on eBay

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UPDATE: Clay has relisted the wagon on eBay.

(03/03/2024) He noted it does lack a title and needs work. It does include a government plate.

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“1959 Willys Jeep Station Wagon, note: no title. The legend, verbal only, was that this had been bought at a government surplus auction and this wagon had belonged to the US Forest Service in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The fact is it does have a brass government plate on the dash. Original 6-226 Continental Six cylinder engine, might run, original 3 speed transmission. Original part time 4WD. Rear step bumper, manual carb choke (which were US government specs). Lots of rust to go around. See photos. Where some trim is removed, the original Forest Service aqua green color is visible. It needs everything. But everything is available for it from current vendors. Replacement left and right rear fenders included. I have yard driven it some over the years, but not recently. Great to do a restoration on a noteworthy original piece of history. Some price negotiation after seeing it in person. Email to set up a time to see it. Currently garaged, but will be in the yard soon. Has good tread on tires.”

 
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1957 Wagon Charleston, SC eBay

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UPDATE: This is now listed on eBay.

(03/03/2024) Clay’s selling this wagon. It does not run, but does have a title.

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“1957 Willys Jeep Station Wagon, original 6 cylinder Continental 6-226 engine, rebuilt by Bill Fisk Machine Shop, original three speed manual transmission, rebuilt by Pat’s Transmissions, original part time 4WD system. Two door, rusted tail gate hinge, some patched holes in floor, has all glass. Currently tagged and insured. Good SC title. Drove to work in West Ashley for several years. Is original, some rust, not running. Engine turns over easily. Good tread on tires. Great to patch up and drive now, then do more work on it later, or customize it. With engine rebuild and transmission rebuild, will cruise at 60 on HWY 17 no problems. No interest in your stories or lookie loos, just want to hear from interested buyers. Some negotiation possible after seeing in person. Hate to let it go, but now retired and not in a position to put a lot into it.”

 
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FC Updates

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The weather over the weekend was beautiful, so progress was made on all fronts, from the first mow of the year, to spraying the fence line, to dragging the pasture, to building the “grow” op. Because of all that, the FC progress was a little slower, especially as I went round and round on an accelerator solution.

I created a couple gas pedal linkage prototypes that didn’t work like I’d hoped, so back to the internet I went. Finally, I landed upon a late-1960s VW bus linkage from the British company Butty Bits that gave me a clear path forward. Below is one example. I discovered I have room under the cab to construct something similar to what I show below.

This pic of the linkage comes from the Heritage parts center. The top of the linkage bolts to a pedal, then travels through the floor to a lever that rotates counter clockwise as the pedal is pushed down. I plan to build and test something later today with some small Heim joints I already have.

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I also had a chance to modify the stock FC support bracket so that it will hold a 2″ column. Here I’m testing together the column, the brake setup, and the dash. It’s all fitting together (whew). I also experimented with my flip-up fuse-box idea, which will go on under the left of the dash. The idea is to have fuse box that can rotate down when needed, but otherwise remain mostly hidden (no pics of that just yet). We’ll see how that idea plays out ….

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Among the other spring side projects was this “grow” operation in the master bath, built from leftover steel for max functionality and minimum beauty. Ann wanted a green house, so we build a mini-version atop the whirlpool tub we never use (we plan to turn this area into a larger shower at some point). Ann has grown these plants (beets, peppers, spinach and others) from seeds from last year’s plants.

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Finally, yesterday my son reminded me that March Madness had started. It’s the first time I’ve tried to watch it without cable or dish TV (we don’t get cable and cut the dish last fall).

It turns out, Youtube TV has got this figured out! There was an automatic four-panel setup on Youtube TVs Home Screen showing each of the channels’ games. Not all of our cord cutting has been a great experience, but this feature was really useful and easy to use.

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FC Seat Differences

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While spring cleaning, Craig took some photos of various FC seats he has so he could assemble a primer on the differences between seats. You’ll need Facebook to see this and join his “Jeep Forward Control FC-150 FC-170 & M-series. Buy/Sell/Trade/Tech Talk” group. He hopes to have this on the FC Connection in the future.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/835668236472205/permalink/7713417725363854

Here is one example: “FC150 Narrow-track Drivers seat. This one needs a little mount fixing but you can see that it bolts down on all 4 corners. Front mounts 13″ center to center.”

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1943 Press Photo Demoing the Jeep on eBay

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The date of this photo could probably be tracked down more precisely given the description below.

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“Soviet official show guest with Secretary Morgenthau. Washington, D.C. Major General A.I. Belyaev of the Soviet Air Force, now chairman of the government purchasing division of Russia in the United States, second from right, and Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, right, visited the Army-Treasury Back The Attack War Show at the Monument grounds. Here they are watching a jeep perform. The monument is in the background. USA-Army history. Photo measures 8.5 x 6.75 inches. Photo Is dated 1943.”

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“J” Logo Jeep Sign Coming Up at Auction

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This “J” shaped jeep sign, likely from the mid 1940s, will be going up for auction at some point. The seller will be sending me more pics once the auction house takes them. Here’s an initial one.

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October 11, 1954, CJ-3B Pricing Trade Letter on eBay

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This CJ-3B pricing document includes special equipment pricing as well.

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February 1955 Pricing Document from Willys Motors on eBay

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This 3-page item is a pricing document for dealers, but also contains some detailed model information.

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1962 Photo of Jeep Truck with Tall Ladder in Florida

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Tom Jirik posted this photo to Facebook. That ladder had to have been wobbly??

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“From the 1962 Yearbook of Agriculture published by the USDA. Caption: “In Olustee Experimental Forest in Florida, slash pines selected for high yield of naval stores gum are control-pollinated to produce superior trees.””

 
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Circa 1956 Jeep 4-Wheel-Drive Sign dothan, AL $5000

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This sign appears in good shape.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1084688676155238

“49 1/2″ x 13 1/2″ x 8″ Original Willy’s Jeep dealership flickering flashing sign”

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1959 CJ-3B Las Vegas, NV $10,000

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This has some updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/916674723188953

“383 stroker motor Currie air lockers front and rear Full set of brand new paddle tires”

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1957 FC-150 Yorba Linda,CA **sold**

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Update **Sold** Was $12,000.

Runs and drives.

“Patina, Patina, Patina! This is an original 1957 Jeep FC-150. Runs, drives, stops. If you like the unusual funky ride, this is it! Everyone that sees it has to look twice. Replaced the carb and distributor, but still have the originals that can be rebuilt. New brakes, wheel cylinders and master. New tires and tubes on original wheels. This is the short bed 150 model 4×4 with the F134 inline 4 cylinder engine. See link for info on models.”

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