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Bill Mauldin’s Willys Cartoons

March 31, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Artists/Drawings, Features, Magazine, News • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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smithsonian_cover_1992As I mentioned in a post when I first launched eWillys, which appears to have disappeared in last year’s database disaster, one of my favorite Jeep Cartoons was drawn by Bill Mauldin and placed on the front of the November 1992 issue of the Smithsonian Magazine.  You can see that one to the right (or see a larger version here).  No doubt many of you have seen this before.  At the time I wrote the post, it never occurred to me to search for any other cartoons by Bill.

However, for mystical reasons that remain unclear, it occurred to me tonight to search for other ‘Willys’ cartoons by Bill.  Here’s the results of my search. (send me others or links to others if you know of more ….

billmauldin1Th’ hell with it, sir. Let’s go back to the front.

billmaudlin2Thanks

billmauldlin3Why ya lookin’ so sad? I got out of it okay.

billmaudlin4 I’ll never splash mud on a dogface again (999) … I’ll never splash mud on a dogface again (1000) … Now will ya help us push?

billmaudlin6It’s a habit Joe picked up in Rome.

Here’s more links about Bill

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1953 M-38a1 Zillah, Wa $1200 (wow)

March 31, 2009 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1953_m38a1_zillahThis is a great price.

“1953 Willys M38A1,2300cc ford 4 clyinder engine, 35in. bucshot mudders, aluminum wheels,bikini top,needs battery but runs and drives good. Moved out of the country, must sell.”

http://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/1099880792.html

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1948 CJ-2A Indiana eBay

March 31, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1948_cj2a_indianaHere’s a militarized CJ-2A where the seller has gone all out with extras.  Why wait for the auction when you can purchase it now for only $19.9K.  Overall, the jeep appears in pretty good condition.

“.. Vehicle runs beautifully and drives straight. Everything is operational. This is noted ALL ORIGINAL 1948 Willys metal body and frame. Sandblasted and repaired with METAL as needed. Body is not perfect, I wanted to keep as much original parts as I could. I am a perfectionist with attention to detail, and though the jeep is not perfect, it is close. It is a great turn-key jeep that is ready for a collector or a special person to enjoy. This is a dependable vehicle that starts when you want it to, so you can enjoy it instead of having to work on it. Parts are still available for this vehicle if ever needed, part supply information will be provided ….”

View all the pics on eBay

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1947 CJ-2A Roanoke, Va **SOLD**

March 31, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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cj2a_mattUPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

“Item up for bid! The Willys “G.I.JOE JEEP”!  This is a production of Edmund Angelus Automotive In Roanoke Virginia. Accessories Sold Seperately. This unit comes ready to hit the trails and back country, it comes complete with removeable top and doors. Doors have roll up windows. Comes with working heater, Bikini Top,Snow Plow. Roll Bar,Back-Up light, Axe, Shovel, & Snatch Block Brackets. The engine has the factory Super Sonic head on it, which gives it very noticeable throttle response! For a Four cylinder, this little unit runs really strong. The floors were patched by a previous owner, yet are quite suitable for what the vehicles intended uses are. The brake were completely reworked, the lines were purged and re-serviced with Dot-5, Which is a Silicone  based fluid, way better than regular Dot -3, as it is not corrosive!…”

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1947 CJ-2A Salem, OR **SOLD**

March 31, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1947_cj2a_salem2UPDATE:Was $3600. **SOLD**

This is a pretty fun looking jeep (maybe it’s the scoop?).  I’m wondering if it’s got floating hubs in the rear?  Something is sticking out.

“1947 lifted willys with a chevy small block 283 v8. standard 3 speed transmission, twin stick transfer case, 31 in. tires, roll bar. runs strong. also have soft top to go with it.”

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MudDuck Central — Axle Strengths

March 30, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Website This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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While surfing this weekend, I came across MudDuck Central that is full of various stats, some I’ve seen before and some I haven’t.  One of the more interesting stats was a table of axle strengths. You can see the graph here borrowed from this page.  The one thing that caught my eye was that the Dana 30 is actually stronger (due to it’s slightly larger axle size) than the front Dana 44. Anyone run across this before? And does anyone know if the front Dana 44 housing is stronger than the Dana 30 (in some measurable way)?

Axle Strength Based on Material and Size

Size

Material

Yield Torque

Axle Model
1.10-inch 1040 carbon steel 3,550 lbs-ft front D44, front GM 10-bolt
1.11-inch 1040 carbon steel 3,640 lbs-ft D30(27-spline), D35(27) rear,
8.25(27) rear
1.18-inch 1040 carbon steel 4,389 lbs-ft Ford 7.5-inch 28-spline
1.19-inch 1040 carbon steel 4,484 lbs-ft D60(30) full-float
1.20-inch 1040 carbon steel 4,643 lbs-ft Ford 9inch(28) rear, GM 7.63,
GM 8.5(28) (10 bolt)
1.21-inch 1040 carbon steel 4,706 lbs-ft AMC-20, Chrysler 8.25(29) rear
1.25-inch 1040 carbon steel 5,206 lbs-ft D60(30) front, D50(30) front,

D44(30) rear, GM 8.5 and 8.6(30)
1.29-inch 1040 carbon steel 5,707 lbs-ft Ford 8.8(31) rear, Ford 9inch(31),

Chrystler 9.25(31)
1.34-inch 1040 carbon steel 6,394 lbs-ft GM 10.5 (14 bolt) full float

30-spline
1.36-inch 1040 carbon steel 6,699 lbs-ft Ford 10.25 and 10.50 rear

full float 35-spline
1.37-inch 1040 carbon steel 6,828 lbs-ft D60HD rear full float 35 spline,

D70 rear full float 35-spline
1.42-inch 1040 carbon steel 7,619 lbs-ft GM 9.5 (small 14 bolt) rear

semi-float 33-spline
1.45-inch 1040 carbon steel 8,097 lbs-ft D60 rear semi-float 35-spline
1.46-inch 1040 carbon steel 8,283 lbs-ft Ford 10.25 rear semi-float
35-spline
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1943/45 MB Florence, OR **SOLD**

March 30, 2009 • CATEGORIES: MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1945_mb_florenceUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.

“1943 MB tub and frame, 1945 MB motor, transmission and transfer case. not a complete restoral, but well on the way. Runs well, looks good, needs finishing touches. No back seat or canvas top, but has top bows and hardware, original gas tank sealed with POR-15, 6 volt system, with original generator and regulator. New tires on 16″ rims (not combat rims) Oregon title ( had to title as 1947 willys, because that is what the Idaho title said when I bought the tub and frame in Coulee Wa. howevever, the frame and tub are original 1943, as well as the engine) Will consider straight across trade for motor home of same value”

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CJ-3B Evansville, In $1500

March 30, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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cj3b_evansvilleThe seller says this is a 1946 CJ-3, but clearly it’s a CJ-3B. It’s probably worth a look.

“its a 46 willys jeep cj3 sitting on a 68 cj5 frame and axles. its got the buick dauntless v6 with a th400 auto tranmission not for sure on what transfer case is on it. the body is in really GOOD shape for being a 46 it the body was restored 5 or 6 years ago has some dings and dent very little rust and 2 rust holes in the rocker panels has a brand new wireing harness.has full roll cage just needs to be welded in. just needs to be finished asking $1500 or best offer also take trade for 4wheeler or four wheel drive.. you can email me at griffinkyle@yahoo.com and can get more pictures or info”

http://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/1097726980.html

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1945 MB? Fenders New City, NY $225

March 30, 2009 • CATEGORIES: News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1945_fenders_newcityHere’s a couple of MB? fenders. I’m not sure ‘great shape’ is how I would describe them.

“1945 jeep fenders. shed stored. great shape.”

http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/grd/1098944413.html

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1962 CJ-3B Mansfield, Tx **SOLD**

March 30, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1962_cj3b_mansfieldUPDATE:  This one is back.  Note the reference to the mileage has been left off, though there is a pic of the speedometer.  As Ed and Mitch both excellently point out, the speedometer does not appear to be original, so it’s likely that the mileage is under reported.

The owner has set the starting bid at $8,000.  This jeep comes with a pretty good story posted on the CJ-3B page.  The speedometer on this CJ-3B shows mileage of 7,150 miles.

“This auction is for a 1962 Kaiser Willys Jeep CJ-3B Jeep and trailer.  I spent three years getting this jeep; the story is on the link below.  The thrill of the chase was intense, but I’m selling it to conentrate on my business and my family.   It is a one-of-a-kind vehicle; probably one of the nicest old Willys flat fenders in the country.  It turns heads and makes thumbs go up!”

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