Monthly Archives: February 2010

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1951 CJ-3A Glasgow, VA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800

“o.d. green cj 3a. mostly original L 134 engine 6 volt system vac wipers. new tires, good body.

 

 
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1946? GPW Vancouver, Wa $500

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I suspect the title says ’46 because it was a surplus sale?  I’m unsure why the seller is using the term “kit”.

“WW2 Jeep Ford GPW “kit”: Build a Genuine BAND of BROTHERS GPW jeep. Clear Oregon Title list’s it as ’46 Ford GPW. Kit includes tub- fenders-2 hoods-windscreen and Willies MB frame.  This is the real deal and while it shows age with various drilled holes, wrinkles/dents.. it’s real solid. Minor rust!  “As-is/what it is and Cash is king” I dislike phone tag- But enjoy E-mail questions.”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/1584844596.html

 
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1963 DJ-3A Bedford, MA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Rare convertible DJ.

“Up for auction is one of the rarest of all Jeeps.  The DJ-3A Dispatcher was made from 1955 to 1964.    Willys marketed the Dispatcher as a “Sport” vehicle and an inexpensive commercial delivery car.  They used existing tooling and in-stock CJ parts to keep the cost low.  That meant that they were trying to market a car with technology fresh from 1940!  Keep in mind this car was built just months before Ford introduced the Mustang. No wonder this is a rare Jeep!

The example being auctioned is a 1963.  The paint is original and shows only a few scratches and a few discolored spots.  There are two small rust-through spots on the rear of the body at the rear body mounting brackets. The upholstery is original and is in excellent condition.  The odometer reads a very believable 27,990 miles.  DJ-3As are two-wheel-drive with three speed transmissions and column shift.  This car has a limited slip differential!   Comfortable cruising speed is around 40 mph….”

 
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1946 CJ-2A South Dakota eBay

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The seller claims this is WWII paint.  You be the judge.  That issue aside, it looks clean and solid.

“Original flathead 4 cyl. enigine, has been rebuilt, Has Hard to find rear PTO and engine mounted governor. Has new exhaust, shocks,new lights and lenses. Has New Army paint and flat clear coat and stencil painted numbers and stars. Seat foam has been replaced and new seat covers installed. Has been converted to 12 volt for charging and better starting but uses original gauges. This Willys starts and runs great, idles smooth and very quiet. Has clear SD title. Tires are ok, but mismatched and brakes pull a little.. 4WD works good and transfer case and transmission shift fine. May be able to deliver for a fee.”

View all the pics on eBay

 
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1962 CJ-5 Pie Town, NM **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

There’s no reason not to think this CJ-5 has only 29,000 miles.  It’s got a vintage top, looks solid, and even comes with an extension bed in the rear.

“Hunter’s special, 2 foot bed extender – 1962 Willys Jeep, only has 29,000 mi – F-Head 134, 4 cylinder.”

 
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1954 CJ-3B Abrams, WI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.

It runs.  This looks more like a chariot than a jeep 🙂

“I am selling my Willys Jeep. I bought it as a rock crawling project, but I am not able to finish. It has the original F-Head engine, with oil bath air filter. It starts right up and runs great. It has a 3 speed transmission with a Warn overdrive. New parts that I installed include: coil, distributor, and plugs. I have other new parts which are included but haven’t installed: master brake cylinder, all new brake cylinders and all small parts to rebuild the brakes. Also, new choke line, plug wires, oil filter, and fan belt. I also am including a chain assisted clutch linkage from Advanced Adapters, as the old clutch linkage is worn out.

The brake lines and fuel tank need to be replaced. The grill and hood are Willys stamped and have minimal/no rust. Tires hold air and have good tread. Roll bar is also included.
This jeep would make a great parts vehicle or as a foundation for a rock crawler.
http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab289/bedford_bucket/IMG_1196.jpg
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1948 CJ-2A Janesville area, Wi $1200

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It runs, drives and maybe even plows.  I’m wondering if that is a DJ body given what appears to be a lack of a tailgate.

“Vintage ’48 Willys Jeep Replica on a CJ 5 Chassis. Runs. Call 847-638-4024”

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/1584662244.html

 
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1953 CJ-3B Bend, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

(11/17/09) Here’s a CJ-3B that looks in good shape, though the exterior has been painted with a bed liner.

“For sale is an excellent condition 1953 Cj3b.  I purchased the jeep in Kalispell, Montana in 2000.  Since then, it has made several moves around the country and finally wound up here in Bend, Oregon.  I kept the jeep in its original terrible condition for seven long years and would receive the half-hearted thumbs-up at stoplights.  Now it turns heads everywhere it goes.  The jeep has a bad history of turning a 10 minute trip to the store into a two hour discussion with an oldtimer who used to farm his property with this same model.  Everywhere you drive, expect to stop and talk.  We have even been pulled over by the state police, not because we were speeding (that’s impossible except for in school zones) but because he was curious to find out what was under the hood; having never seen the Willy’s high-hood before….”

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Rubber Drive during WWII

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According to the Library of Congress, there was a serious scarcity of crude rubber, so reclaimed rubber made from scrap was required to meet demands. All Americans were encouraged to donate used or worn out rubber articles to the nation’s scrap piles.

As part of that campaign, Judy Canova, star of stage and screen, opened her personal salvage drive for scrap rubber in September 1942 by donating her personal slingshot to the drive.  Behind here is an image I’ve seen before, but I’ve never seen it used as part of the ‘Save Rubber’ campaign.

 
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De-icer + Snow System = Power Boost?

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While doing some other research, I found this interesting blog entry about the benefits of a Water Methanol Injection System.  One of the more unique aspects of this is that the ‘fuel’ is simply de-icer purchased from Autozone.  My question would be, why install a separate container;  instead just tap into the existing de-icer container (of course, most jeeps don’t have these in the first place).

Mr. Greenwrench writes on his blog, “Before the Snow System I was always adding octane booster or buying 8 dollar a gallon unleaded Race fuel. Now with this system I add de-icer fluid(25%water75%methanol) I  get from Auto Zone and I forget about the octane booster and race gas. The power increase you get, well that happens in a big way. How about 33 horsepower at the rear wheels with no additional tuning on the car.Just bolt the system on and go. The system goes on very easy and if you do have a problem their Tech department is superb!!”

You can read the entire article here or visit Snow Performance’s home page here.  You can also read some other reviews about water/methanol injection here.  Anyone ever tried this system or something similar?

Below is an injection system installed in a 1987 buick.  It looks like a fun experiment to try.