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1951 CJ-3A Meridian, ID **SOLD**

December 6, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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FINAL UPDATE: I dropped by the auction today. It was plenty busy;  with no parking lot, cars filled the side of the road for along ways both directions. A large number of items were being auctioned, so I chose not to stay and wait the hours it was going to take to get to the jeep.  I never did receive any emails in response to the ones I sent about the jeep.

I spent some time looking closely at the jeep.  According to the title, the jeep had been located in Prineville, Oregon.  It appeared to have an older inline 6 cyl engine, maybe a Super Hurricane.  The round front cross-member was partly cut and flattened on top with the radiator moved forward and installed on top of it.  The engine compartment was wired with care. The floor panel looked so good, I think it might have been a replacement.  It used to have a heater (heater button on dash), but that was missing. The paint looked as good in person as it did in the pics.  The body is very straight.  Overall it appeared to be in excellent condition.

UPDATE 2: No responses to any of the emails I’ve sent so far. However, I just discovered the Korean War National Museum.  It’s a going to be a “a world-class museum to ensure that the historical significance of the Korean War is recognized by future generations”.  It’s set to open in 2009 in Springfield, Illinois.  They’ve got a great video at the Museum’s website.  So visit and learn more about what they are doing.  In the meantime, I’m awaiting a response from the Executive Director — Might as well start at the top 🙂

UPDATE:  As I mentioned in the comments attached to this post,  CHOSIN FEW is a group that supports those individuals who participated in the Battle of Chosin at Chosin Reservoir during the winter of Nov/Dec 1950.  The symbol on the hood is the logo of the group.  The 40 below and 70 miles to go apparently represents how cold it was and how far they had to go to escape the waves of Chinese.  You can read about one Chosin survivor here (the Chosin battle starts about halfway down the article).  I feel that this is such a special paint job that I’ve emailed a variety of Chosin contacts I’ve located on the web in the hopes that someone who understands the meaning of it will purchase it.

This appears to be a very nicely restored CJ-3A that’s being auctioned as part of an estate sale/bankruptcy.  There is no description, but it appears that the restoration is close to stock.  I can’t tell what type of engine is in it.  Though not a stock paint job, it looks very good, smooth and glossy.

You can view all the pics at the bottom of this page:  http://www.corbettauctions.com/auctions/08/1206.shtml

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1943 GPW Graham, Wa **SOLD**

December 5, 2008 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

“I am selling a 1942 GPW. It has a bikini top a hard top with full doors and half doors. It has 538 gears and has a dana 44 rear with limited slip. It is sitting on 33 in BFG mud terrains and has plenty of grip. Custom suspension that makes this jeep articulate like a mofo. Wrangler 4 inch lift springs with a swing shackle reversal.It also has a 6000lb wench that works great. The original L134 flat head engine still runs like a champ and with the gearing has no trouble climbing plus it is good on gas. Runs great and ready to wheel. The bottom right image is before I painted the jeep grey.  There are many extras like tow bar and extra fenders.”

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1945 GPW Bellingham, Wa $2850

December 5, 2008 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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What kind of top is that?  If the body is in reasonable condition, not a bad price for a running GPW.

“Runs great and is street legal. Perfect for military restoration or drive around town.  Stan 888-676-1970 8-5. 360-592-5139 after 5”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/945239252.html

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1952 M-38a1 Toledo, Wa No Price

December 5, 2008 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1952 was the first year for the M-38a1.  I can’t remember seeing a top quite like this on an M-38a1.  If you can scrape all the paint off, this may be very restorable.

“LOOKING FOR CJI HAVE A 1952 M38A1 MILITARY JEEP THIS JEEP HAS A 24 VOLT SYSTEM HARD TOPVERY VERY VERY LITTLE RUST TOPS BEEN ON IT WHOLE LIFE LOOKING FOR MAYBE A NEWER CJ7 OR SCRAMBLER WRANGLER TO TRADE IT RUNS AND DRIVEBUT THE ONLY THING IT NEED IS A NEW BRAKE CYLINDER..EMAIL ME IF INTERESTED HAS ALL ORIGINAL SEATS PLUS BACK FOLD DOWN SEAT ORIGINAL.MILITARY WINCH ON FRONT..THANKSF OR LOOKING ALSOIM NOT TRADING FOR JUNK THIS JEEP IS WORTH $$$ NEEDS PAINTED”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/bar/945324668.html

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Seeking Dana 30 front differential for ’42 Spokane, Wa

December 5, 2008 • CATEGORIES: MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here’s a buyer seeking a Dana 30 …

“Looking for a narrow 43.5″ with 4.88 gears and open knuckle to fit may ’42 jeep. I don’t need brakes with it but would otherwise like it to be complete and in good shape. Call Dave @ 406-847-8717. Please, no calls after 9:00 pm Mtn. time. I return all phone messages but am very poor at checking and answering email.”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/wan/940785012.html

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1955 M-38a1 Bonney Lake, WA **SOLD**

December 5, 2008 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800

Not a bad price for a non-rusty, full cage, buick v6, running jeep.  Might even get it for less. Given the rope that ties the gear shift to the dashboard, I’d say project number one would be fixing the tranny from popping out of gear getting a nicer piece of rope to hold the 2wd in place 🙂

“1955 Willys CJ5 Jeep, 225 Buick V6 3 speed, 5.38 gears. Welded rear end, BesTop soft top, YJ buckets and rear seat. Swampers with 50% tread. No rust, very solid tub. Full cage”

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1950 CJ-3A Kettering, OH **SOLD**

December 4, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.

“1950 Willys CJ3-A Universal Jeep. Mechanically restored with rebuilt flathead 4cyl.engine, completely new brake system and completely rewired bumper to bumper including under dash and hood.Excellent frame,suspension,trans and transfer. Body needs restored or use as is. No top. Does have front and rear direction PTO with rear gear reducer. Use with pull type mower or other pto driven equipment. This is an original vehical that is ready to drive. Unknown miles on vehical but just under 100 miles on rebuilt engine. $2900.00 or reasonable offer. Call for more details.”

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South Webster High School “Jeeps”

December 3, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Features, News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Who woulda thunk it?  It turns out South Webster High School in Ohio adopted the Jeep mascot more than 50 years go.  Though it’s not jeep the vehicle, rather it’s Jeep from Popeye, it’s still cool in my book.

“Before 1940, South Webster High School athletic teams had no official name, although local sportswriters sometimes referred to them as the “midgets.

However, in 1940 the rules of basketball, by accident, helped to produce the mighty JEEP. By the rule in 1940, coaches were not permitted on the playing floor to instruct players. Coaching had to be done prior to the start of the game or at half-time. During rest periods between the first and third quarters of play the team manager at South Webster would roll a small box onto the court to supply players with refreshments and first-aid materials. However, the coach at South Webster was accused (and rightly so perhaps) of sending in plays and instructive notes in this little four-wheeled box. Local fans were positive that when that little box was sent onto the floor, players were getting more than refreshments. Everyone knew that the box contained answers to the problems being presented by the opposing team.

Also in 1940, a favorite comic strip contained a character who knew everything. In 1936, the charater of “Eugene the Jeep,” a small bright-eyed creature from Africa who was all-knowing, was introduced into the “Popeye” comic strip. Popeye gave the Jeep to his girlfriend, Olive Oyl, as a birthday gift. The Jeep, whose diet consisted of orchids, helped popeye solve many difficult situations in his comic strip career.

Since the JEEP was all-knowing, some local South Webster people associated the coach’s box, containing messages to his players, with the comic strip character.

According to, what is now legend, the late Mayor of South Webster, Mr. Gilbert Havener, is credited as the first person to label the box as the “JEEP BOX.” The sports editor of The Portsmouth Times (now Daily Times), Lynn Wittenberg, picked up the term and used it in describing South Webster’s 1940 Scioto Country Tournament team.

The mascot was never officially adopted, but has been, since 1940, generally accepted….”

Learn More Here

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1963 Willys Scranton, Pa $1300

December 3, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B, CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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There’s a small chance this is a CJ-3B rather than a CJ-5.  No pics shown.

“Jeep is solid and runs strong, has a 350 chevy motor with a 4 bolt main, size 31 tires like new, new brakes upgraded from 9 inch to 11 inch(cost 800.00), new rag top, snow plow with mounting bracket for the jeep, great for a hunting camp or for play, must sell need room for other toys. 570-778-1008”

http://scranton.craigslist.org/cto/941945187.html

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1949 CJ-3A Dallas, TX **SOLD**

December 2, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.

There’s been a variety of non-stock updates to this CJ-3A.

“new body,interior,wheels,tires,shocks,top with doors,bumpers,gauges,glass,paint.this jeep was built for the deer lease but now is too nice, so it has to go. The jeep was rebuilt 3 years ago from the gound up and has less than 500 miles on it. it has a 289 ford v8 with the jeep 3spd. it has a dimond plate dash with autometer gauges,am fm cd player,6 point roll cage,led brake lights and front blinkers”

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