Monthly Archives: December 2011

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Occasional Updates From Dec 17th – Dec 25th

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My kids fly into town tomorrow evening, so updates will become irregular for the next week.  I will update tomorrow afternoon though.

Tonight’s updates went a bit off course as I found myself exploring the archives of Mechanix.  Check it out as they have some really cool stuff!

 
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Spreading Xmas Cheer

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Roberto spread some christmas cheer our direction by sending some examples of his holiday jeeps.  They will appear over the next few days.  Thanks Roberto!

 
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The Jolly & Renault: Competitors to the DJ-3A Surrey

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UPDATE:  Glenn spotted this unusual competitor to the DJ-3A Surrey.  The seller calls it a Jolly, though the magazine picture below suggests it is actually the Renault (thanks DC).  The one shown below has been in the Newport Beach area for years and was once owned by the founder of Armor All. It is up for auction on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180772628708

Included in the Auction is a picture of a Mechanix article that discusses the DJ-3A Surrey, the Jolly and a Renault Beach Wagon.  I tried to find the original article, but couldn’t.  However, I did the other Modern Mechanix articles about jeeps listed in the posts below this one.  Great stuff!


 
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Modern Mechanix Magazine Article about Kids and a Jeep

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This article ran in the September 1949 issue of Mechanix.  This might just qualify as the first Hi Hood!

http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2006/04/03/midget-jeep/

 
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Modern Mechanix Magazine Article on Jeeps

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Mechanix ran this article and picture on the future of the jeep in December of 1944.  I think I might have this picture somewhere else, but never new its origin.

http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2009/02/01/jeepers/

 
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The Ultimate Nieman-Marcus Beach Party Outfit from 1959

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Bruce spotted this unusual christmas gift for Nieman Marcus shoppers.

 
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1949 CJ-3A Western Iowa ***SOLD***

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UPDATE:  **SOLD**  Was listed at $2000.

This looks like a great price.

“1949 Willys Jeep, CJ3A, runs and drives good, new brakes and suspension, 12V, key start, rebuilt engine.”

 
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Year? CJ-2A Rapid City, SD **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

There seems to be some value.

“old willys jeep with a flat head merc v8, engine turns over but would need work to have running, transmission seems to shift fine, clutch does not seem to work.”

 
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1947 Truck Paris, Mi $850

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Here is a strangely modified truck pointed out by James.

“This is a 1947 2wd willys truck that is a flatbed. The eng runs great and it drives good too. The truck has been customized to a rag top and behind the windshield to the back of the cab is all well made. This is something you must see to get a true picture. It has the 6cyl with the 3speed on the floor trans and all original axles,shafts and frame. I was told dodge made these for the military for a short time but don’t know a lot about it. The miles are low and there is no smoke or bad noises in the drive line. One windshield is cracked but the dash is in good condition and the steering is tight. There is functional exaust stacks on it as well. I have seats for it and a console but they are not in it as of yet. I just put a 54.00 electric fuel pump on it. It still needs the wood doors replaced but I have one for a pattern and the floors were just replaced and painted. The bed is in great shape. Feel free to ask any questions and I will answer them all.”

http://up.craigslist.org/cto/2723678732.html

 
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1949 CJ-3A Franklin, WI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

“Here for your bidding is a 1949 Willys CJ3A. I have owned the Jeep about ten years or so and have not used it much so thats why it is for sale. It had been sitting in the barn for a couple of years so I had to do some work on it. the work was as follows; new clutch assy. new u joints in the front. Updated to twelve volts with the key start type starter, ( I do have the old one and the foot lever). It has a delco alternator on it It has new exhaust.The four wheel drive work as it should , there is a noise in the right front hub when engaged. The motor does smoke a little and the front end shimmys at about 35 miles an hour, pretty sure it is the bell crank bushing. The body has had some work done on it prior to me getting it, there is probably bondo in it somewhere.The floors look to have been fixed at one time  and it was a nice job. the frame looks prefect as the jeep did come from down south in Tenn. This is not and military jeep I just painted that way. If you have any questions or need more pics please email me . thanks for looking and good luck bidding”