Monthly Archives: January 2013

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Tuesday at Noon (PST) Operation Switcheroo begins

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At noon Tuesday I plan to switch to my new server.  If everything goes smoothly, you’ll barely notice any differences.  If, it doesn’t go smoothly, you’ll notice that.

The most difficult issue may be email.  If you need to contact me after Noon my time on monday you can use my d@deilers.com email.  It might not be until Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning for the interwebnetether thingy to direct traffic correctly.

As you can see below, I have a plan all worked out … what could go wrong?

BTW … only a few updates tonight. I had the craziest little spasm in it.  My wife cave me a back relaxer early this morning, after which my cognitive functions rapidly declined for most of the day.  The spasm is gone now, and my brain seems to be functioning better. Note to self … no more muscle relaxers!

photo posted on post-gazette.com

 
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Feb 1948 Home Craft Magazine Wood Topped Jeep

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I spotted the cover of the February 1948 issue of Home Craft Magazine here.  I’d like to find an issue to more closely examine the article and the plans.  I haven’t found an issue for sale yet.

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Vintage Korean War Photo of M-38A1

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John spotted this one. The seller notes this jeep was hit by a projectile. Maybe there is more information on the backside of photo? It certainly got hit with something.

“from estate of US MP who was stationed in Japan and Korea during the 1950’s – winning bidder pays 2.00 postage – Pay Pal preferred, payment within three days of auction’s close – Thanks for looking, Lee”

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1945 MB Petoskey, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $6000. **SOLD**

(12/14/2013) Don’t usually see a diamond plate bumper on these.

“1945 Jeep Willy’s Military Jeep.”

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Craig’s Pic of the Week: Winter Time

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This pic seemed appropriate given dark and snowy weather around me. Craig says this was in the June 1957 issue of Willys News.

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Jeep Sling from the 881st Ordnance

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I spotted this article about slinging a jeep on LoanSentry.com.  Apparently, during WW2 the folks in the 881st Ordnance were slinging plenty of jeeps, enough that they created a system for it and published the results in

You can view a variety of the ordnance documents at vmpa.ordnanacereproductions.com. It looks like a cool resource.

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1970s Van Go FJ Model on eBay

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Craig spotted this unusual model. This has got to be rare.

“Up for bid is a mini lindy Gypsy Van new and factory sealed.”

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1950 Wagon Traverse City, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

“This 50 Willys is an excellent example of an unrestored, well cared for vintage car. I have just replaced the master cylinder and wheel cylinders, so it stops great. This car is all original and runs great with the 4 cyl standard shift. Wide Whites make this car look great. The hood has been painted at some point, but matches quite well. I guessed at the milage, I will have to take a look.

Good old original Willys – Great shape considering the age. This is a rare find in this original condition. Excellent for a frame up restoration, if that is what you want to do. I like em old and patina’d. The hood looks to have been painted at some point, other than that, just well kept old car. Everyone loves a station wagon, I get compliments on it always. The price is obviously negotiable. Make me an offer ! The Willys does have a new master cylinder and wheel cylinders since I purchased it. Runs, drives and now stops very well. Make me an offer, you never know.
Video of when the car was at the dealer I bought it from. Go to youtube.com and search for 1533 50 willys final”

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1946 CJ-2A Gardnerville, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $7700

“Hello this jeep runs perfect. Everything works. Oldsmobile 225 oddfire V6. 4 speed, warn overdrive, power steering, disc brakes, front lockers, duel exhust, two fuel tanks, Heater, wipers, welder in engine compartment, hubs, winch, rear seat with tool box, nice tires and rims, camping rack, tow bar, towing receiver, cb, safty brake button on shift lever, I have erverything to do a major rebuild on the engine. I was going to do it 25 years ago but the jeep keeps purring! It does have a top with doors. I also have a new top in box. no doors. Shown with bikini top. There is a tear in both seats in the seems and a dent in the rear where a toung from a trailer his it.

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1947 CJ-2A Brigantine, NJ eBay

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This is a militarized CJ-2A.  Note the title is still in the name of the previous owner, though it has been signed by the previous seller.

“LL STEEL TUB AND COWLING.UNDERCARRAIGE/FRAME IS GOOD-ORIGINAL,65 YRS OLD..FRONT FLOORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED/REPAIRED WITH HEAVY METAL/WELDS/RIVETS BODY FILLER/BONDO.REMOVABLE TOP,AND FOLD DOWN WINDSHIELD UNIT. NEW :TIRES,WINDSHIELD GLASS,TOP,SEAT PADS & COVERS,BODY HANDLES,STEERING WHEEL COVER,FLOOR MATS,DOOR STRAPS,SIDE MIRROR,RED LIGHT,TAIL LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS,SHOVEL &AXE.

*NAVY SEABEE-MADE :CANVAS TOP,METAL BOWS,REAR BENCH SEAT,ALL SEAT COVERS & HEADLIGHT GUARDS. . . More info ebay”

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