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FC Tour Jeep – Brake MC & Bracket & Other Details

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My poor wife has been down with neck and shoulder spasms for the past two weeks, so time with the FC has been limited. She’s finally feeling a little better, though still unable to drive and do a variety of tasks. At least she has less pain.

In the meantime, I’ve been gathering/making what I have needed to assembling the dual-mc brake setup. The goal was to move the MC back between the brackets so that it is completely hidden under the dash using as many stock components as I could. I mostly followed Steve’s design, but mine is an 1/8inch wider to accommodate the nylon washers.

To the setup I’ve also added Chev brake light switch (left over from disassembly). I happened to have a leftover spring bolt with a zerk fitting that will allow me to apply grease to the brake pedal pivot if necessary (I am waiting to trim down the bolt in case I the end for smoother purpose, such as an extra anchor point of the steering column. To each side of the pedal pivot I’ve added two thin nylon washers which should reduce metal wear between the pivot and the brackets.

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I am unsure what direction I want the MC fluid tops to point. The reservoirs will likely hang on the firewall, but that’s TBD.
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December 1962 Jeep Service and Parts News

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This year ending December 1962 Jeep Service and Parts News includes an index page of 1962 topics. A short blurb on page two highlights the desire of some folks to switch their column shift DJ-3A to cane shift. The column shift as a novelty is neat, but it’s not something to be forced. It feels delicate (to me) when shifting. If I were driving the DJ on a regular basis, I would change it a cane shifter.

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Koenig-Branded Pocket Knife

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Barney Goodwin shared pics of this Koenig-branded knife he bought off of eBay. If you visit his shop in Ohio, you can see this plus other rare items in his shop’s display case.

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1945 Parts List for the Universal Four Wheel Drive Booklet

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Branden scored on this rare, early 1945 print of a Parts List for the Universal Four Wheel Drive booklet. The use of the “J” logo so prominently is unusual. You can view my discussion of the “J” logo’s short history here.

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December 1954 Jeep-A-Trench Added to Spec Equip List

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This December 20, 1954, Commercial and Jeep Sales Bulletin introduced the Auburn Jeep-A-Trench to the Willys Special Equipment Line. No brochure was included with this document (unless it was removed).

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1949 CJ-3A(?) Hamilton, OH Auction

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Listed as a CJ-2A, this appears to be a militarized CJ-3A. Auction ends today, March 3rd, in the afternoon (eastern time). I am not familiar with Skyline Auctioneers.

https://skylineauctioneers.hibid.com/lot/187961631/1949-jeep-cj2a

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1965 CJ-5 Stevensville, MI $5200

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The engine smokes, but it has a PTO winch and an overdrive. The body is fiberglass.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/830761435726962

“For sale is a 1965 Jeep CJ5. F head 134 4 cylinder. It has a very nice fiberglass body made by 4WD Hardware. Best one made. Comes with Warn overdrive and a Koenig PTO winch. Custom seats. New Master cylinder. Brakes work as they should. The carburetor has been rebuilt. Frame is very solid. This has the T90 C transmission and the Dana axles are 4.27 ratio. 4WD works perfectly. Motor runs well but it is a smoker.”

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1952 M-38? Hemet, CA $10,000

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It looks like it was made from an M-38 body. It’s got a fiberglass front clip. 2WD only.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1504525147070494/

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“52 Willys Jeep Aluminum headed 406 small block Chevy, Pro comp heads, Crane rockers, Edelbrock Victor intake, Holley HP 750, all new MSD ignition w/ digital 6 box, built TH350 trans with trans brake, trans blanket, B&M pro ratchet shifter, Currie 9” Ford rear end with 5.57 gears on a spool, 4 linked front and rear with coil overs, 2 wheel drive, Cherokee front axle with disc brakes, fuel cell, race seats, VDO gauges, tilt column, new wheels and tire all around, rears are new Hoosier DOT legal slicks. Fiberglass front clip, Aluminum radiator, Been sitting the last 2 years, needs fresh gas, a new battery, and timing set (All new ignition) Easy project, super cool street rod, or sand drag Jeep. Title in hand. $10K FIRM, This means I won’t take any less. Offers will be ignored. may consider old car, drag car, muscle car, jet boat trade. No trades for newer cars, trucks, shitty tattoos, or pot.”

 
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PTO plus Rear Gear Box Roseburg, OR $800

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TJ spotted these PTO parts. Seems worth a look for a the price.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/130832760087784

“Hydraulic power unit for CJ2A jeep. All parts are there. Worked fine when removed. It is a hydraulics for a snow plow and PTO for farm implements on the rear.”

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1955 M-170 Sikeston, MO $4750

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $4750

(12/22/2023) This is a no-title project.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1043986956879811

“For sale a 1955 Willys M170 Military Ambulance. This vehicle does not have a title. It has very minor rust through. It has several original pieces. The drive train is still the 24-volt electrical system. The engine is not stuck from sitting; however, it does have a stuck valve so will not run. The transmission and transfer case do shift. The tires are not so good. This is a project jeep. Not very many of these were manufactured. Rare jeep. Please look at the pictures closely. I will not reply to is it available. $6000”

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1953 CJ-3B Lobard, IL $2500

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It lacks an engine, but does have a title.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1329428494359921

“Just putting feelers out there for my 1953 CJ3B. It’s in decent shape but needs work. The axles and running gear are in good shape. The frame is good. Has all its body panels. It needs an engine. Clean Ohio title and original Vin plate. It’s a great project but I need something that’s a little more family friendly. Shoot me a serious offer. Must go complete will not just sell the title and vin plate. Sold as is.”

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Year? M-38 St. Peters, MO $1000

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No title. It’s a project or parts.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/937323478001720

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“1951 or 52 Willys M38 Jeep. Needs to be restored. It has all parts except the radiator and bumpers as far as I know. The engine is locked up from being stored for so long. I started the restore by taking it apart to get the frame dipped but, never got around to doing that. The frame is solid though. I do not have a title my dad bought this from his friend many years ago and he did have it titled but my dad never go it done. The pictures are of the jeep before I removed the tub from the frame. You will need a trailer to move this. The axels and wheels have also been removed from the frame. EDIT — I also have a canvas top for it but it is missing the plastic rear window”

 
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1960 PTO Winch + Wagon Chassis Burlington, WI $450

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TJ spotted this chassis plus PTO winch. Might be worth a look given the price.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/332632639111528

“Willys drive train 226 continental with 3 speed and pto winch”

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1950 CJ-3A Merrill, WI $3000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(03/12/2024) The Desert Dogs look to be recaps.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/351279464485452

“Obo 1950 willys jeep with a v8 chevy motor, ran and drove, I’ve since lost the key, possible trades”

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May 1949 Salesbuilder

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This issue May 1949 Salesbuilder has seen some better days, but the info matters more to me than the condition. The cover boasts about “smooth” the new Jeepster is, but I never discovered what was so “smooth” about it, unless the company was referring to the new fabric top?

Most interesting to me was the pic on the last page, lower right. It shows the Palmer Dealership sitting right next to a Koenig sign, leading me to wonder if somehow the two businesses were related at some point? I knew both were out of Houston, but it never occurred to me that they might be connected.

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October 1954 Willys Adds Gran Hydraulic Lifter to Spec Equip List

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UPDATE III: This is a merge post, adding a nicer scan of the Commercial and Jeep Sales Bulletin, this one dated October 29, 1954, to the original Gran Hydraulic Lifter history post. This doc welcomes the Gran Hydraulic Lifter to the Willys Special Equipment list.

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More on Military DJ-5s

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Gayland shared these photos showing the military DJ-5s offered by AMC in the early 1970s. Time has tinted the images. The “brown” Army jeeps are actually OD green for the Army, while the Navy “white” jeeps may actually be haze gray.

US Army Jeep Photo:

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US Navy Jeep Photo:

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Refrigerant Tank Folk Art Jeep

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Roger Martin spotted this unusual jeep made from longs and a refrigerant tank. It sold on Facebook for $55 in just a day.

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1942 GPW Sold for $28,500

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Blaine shared this GPW that just sold for $28,500! You can see all the info on Bring-A-Trailer’s website: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1942-ford-jeep-gpw-5/

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1952 M-38 Pikeville, KY $12,000

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Tom shared this one. Only the four pics, but it looks promising. Ne description provided.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1071284630805885

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1950 M-38 Seattle, WA $10,000

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This M-38 appears to have some minor updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1061426531655839

“Inmaculate colection car: 1950 Jeep Wilys in perfect condition, $10.000.”

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3 Flatfenders Murfreesboro, TN $1125

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Hard to tell how much value is here. There may be a mix of 2As and 3As.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1982370718887910

“Willy’s Jeeps for sale. 3 with tubs and one frame and chassis. Includes 1 engine. The transmission and transfer case shift well in the brown jeep. 6 good original wheels in the lot. I’m in Murfreesboro TN. No scammer as there’s several guys on the site that can vouch for me. Priced to get em gone. $1250 obo for all if it. No titles.”

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1962 CJ-6 Acworth, GA **SOLD**

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

Looks original.

“All original cj6. Was running and driving great. I need to replace the ignition switch. Rare and very solid unmolested jeep with pto winch. I have title in hand. Firm on price! I see a lot of junkie jeeps out there being sold for high prices right now. I constantly look all over the country at Jeeps and this is well worth what I’m asking for it. I will not take a penny less, so please don’t waste my time with any offers that are less than my asking price!!!!”

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1957 FC-150 Wake Forest, NC $9000

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It runs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/910259497246484/

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“Selling my 1957 Willys “Jeep” FC-150 4×4 with a canvas top. It has been sitting on my grandfathers farm for the last 15 years. Now with my grandfathers farm getting sold, I figured I get this gem back home to find someone who can enjoy it and bring it back to its glory. It is a project truck, it does have the stock hurricane F-head (F-134) engine with a 3-speed manual transmission. With a new battery and gas I was able to get it running. The right rear wheel hub was seized due to the brakes being locked up, new hub has been installed. Does have a blowing heater/defroster. I do not have the seats, there is some rust but overall the body and bed is intact. The title has been lost but a quick trip to the DMV we can get the title transferred to you. Hate to get rid of the little truck but I just don’t have the time to start another project.”

 
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CJ-2A and one other Ledyard, CT $999

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This ad notes there are two jeeps, but only one is pictured.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/854919442846454

“Two jeeps don’t know much about em come look at em give me a fair offer they’re yours”

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