Monthly Archives: June 2009

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Reader Builds: Simon’s Tribute to His Uncle Bill

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uncle_billIn memory to his Uncle Bill,  a Brit named Simon, living in Colorado at the moment, has decided to paint his Willys 1943 MB in the marking of the unit his uncle commanded at the end of World War II.

His Uncle Bill, Lt. Colonel Charles William Arnot MC, OBE, TD, served in the Royal Army Medical Corps as a Field Surgeon in the British 50th (Tyne Tees) Division. Uncle Bill served through the dark days of 1939/1940 through to the liberation of Germany in 1945 eventually commanding 186th Field Ambulance.

His Uncle Bill died in the 1980’s when he was still young, and didn’t leave many mementos from his time in the War. So, Simon has pieced together the correct unit markings, together with history of the regiments progress through WWII from the internet, books, talking to family members and those items left by his Great Aunt.

As a result of this search, Simon has produced a PDF that documents his Uncle’s time during the war and decided to apply markings to his jeep which represent the unit his Great Uncle commanded in WWII, 186 Field Ambulance, part of the British 50th (Tyne Tees) Division.

Below is how Simon appllied the markings and below that an image of his jeep.

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Thanks for sharing Simon!

 
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1949 Wagon Brockway, Pa **SOLD**

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1949_wagon_brockwayUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

Given the original, raw nature of this wagon plus the overdrive, I’d say this might be a pretty good find.

“I have a mint 1949 wagon 2×4 that is totally unmolested. No additional holes drilled anywhere and still has the insulation on the firewall, etc. Even has the original radio with it. Will make a beautiful restore. Have five absolutely mint hubcaps, and a ton of extra parts. Have spare bumpers, wrap arounds rebuilt engine and a spare engine. Have a new headliner, all new panels for entire vehicle, etc, etc.”

 
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Vote for a 1948 M-38A1? I can’t do it!

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The Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union is sponsoring a 2009 Woodward Dream Cruise Calender Contest, along with the Oakland Press, The Macomb Daily and Daily Tribune.  As a part of this contest, the group has developed a website where readers can vote for the cars they want to see on the new Calendar.

A reader pointed to this contest out to me via a craigslist ad.  The Ad shows a Willys Jeep and asks people to vote for the jeep.  So far, so good.  I’m into it.

I’m ready to launch a grassroots campaign.  I’ll encourage, prod and poke people to cast their votes for the jeep.  We can do it.  We can get it on the calendar.

My hopes high, I go to the actual contest.  I view the approved list of 72 vehicles.  Cool, lots of nice vehicles.

But then, I spot the jeep.  It’s listed as a 1948 M-38A1.  It’s such a classic, that it was never produced!  How can this be?  Oh the horror!  I mean, this isn’t just some kind of incorrect listing of a jeep for sale; instead, it is supposed to be a list of classic cars.

Well, I just can’t support that.  So, until the correct model gets listed, I can’t vote for it.

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Unsual Tandem Tranny Tractor

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tandem_transmission_tractor_chicagoBrian forwarded this to me.  Here’s an odd tractor with Willys running gear and 2 inline trannys.

“FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ALL TERRAIN ROCK CLIMBING MACHINE 18 HP WISCONSIN WILLYS JEEP RUNNING GEAR TANDEM TRANSMISSIONS WITH A HIGH AND LOW TRANSFER CASE HAS BEEN SITTING AROUND FOR A FEW YEARS HAVE NOT REALLY USED IT. COME TAKE A LOOK. $1200.00 EMAIL ME WITH YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND I WILL CALL YOU BACK I DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAILS WITHOUT A PHONE NUMBER. ”

Brian also included an interesting discussion about dual trannys from the WillysTech board.

Continue reading

 
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1952 M-38 Phoenix, AZ **SOLD**

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1952_cj3a_phoenix1UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.

This looks like a great price on a jeep ready to go.

“This is a 1952 Willy Jeep 4×4. It runs and has an 8000 lb warn wench on the front and a 4″lift and 35″tires with new rims. It also has a new gas tank and battery and new brakes put in by Big O tires. The lift, brakes and gas tank were all done by Big O tires and I have the receipts”

 
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Year? CJ-2A Paso Robles, CA **SOLD**

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year_cj2a_pasoroblesUPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $7800

This is a nice looking jeep ready for the trail with a variety of updates.

“Jeep CJ-2A, to much to list. Excellent condition. Call for details. 7,800.00 OBO”

 

 
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1968 CJ-5 Ephrata, Wa $500

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1968_cj5_ephrataThis has a nice looking cage, good looking diamond plating, good rims, though the tires don’t match.  It looks like a good price for a parts jeep.  Note the shackle reversal and outboarded back springs as well.   This might make a good foundation for a project.

“1968 Willys CJ 5 project. It has the body, frame, T-14 3 speed, T-18 T.C, Dana 44 “offset” rearend, Dana 30 frontend, rollcage, new motor mounts for a 4.3 V6 or SBC, shackle reversal and rear springs moved outboard, lift springs (spring under), 35″ tires (almost new but dont match) on chrome wheels, warn hubs, So…$500 FIRM for rolling jeep…. no motor OR…………………….

4.3 V6 (temp mounted in CJ) I was told that the motor was built, also has aluminum intake, roller rockers and Mallory ignition. I have Clear title. So…$500 for rolling jeep no motor or $800 with the motor. FIRM on all my prices. Moving and need the cash.  If interested e-mail me at ductapeit@yahoo.com 509-793-3692 Ken ”

http://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/1236543753.html

 
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1946 CJ-2A Harrison Township, Mi $7900

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $7900

This ’46 sports a variety of upgrades.   It looks nice.  Strangely, the front parking lights have been eliminated.

“1946 willys, california car, ’74 350 corvette engine, 4 speed manual trans, ’74 cj5 running gear, 44 dyna rear, 30 dyna front, all gauges work, body in good condition, no rust, newer Best Top with soft doors, dual fuel tanks, Ramsey Pro 9000 front mount winch, roll cage , dual KC running lights, Deist seat/shoulder belt system. 5 new BF Goodrich 33×12.50 R LT tires, 5 used chrome wheels, 4 new 15 Champion bead lock C2 rims,
contact Chuck @ 586-463-6150 ”

http://detroit.craigslist.org/cto/1243061645.html

 
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1951 M-38 Indian Mound, TN **SOLD**

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1951_m38_indianmoundUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000

This appears to be more than 90% original to me.

“Great Collectors Item!!! Garage Kept!!! 90% Original Condition !!! Extra Parts Included, Runs well, 73685 total miles with only 20,000 of them on a completely rebuilt full drive train.”

 
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1949 CJ-2A Monroe, WA **SOLD**

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1949_cj2a_monroeUPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $5000.

I suspect this also has some update running gear as well based on the amount the tires stick outside the body lines.

“1949 Willys CJ2A Jeep Trade Buick 231 V6, 3 speed trans with Warn Overdrive, comes with Best Top soft top, runs great, has collector plates, this thing is a blast in the summertime! $5000 firm or poss trade for 4×4 quad, or maybe something else.”