Monthly Archives: April 2013

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7 Jeep Postcards on eBay

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The beginning bid on these cards is $5.00.

“Vintage Post Card Lot of 7 Jeep Postcards
5½ x 3½ inch cards
They are: Jeep Panel Delivery 2 & 4 Wheel Drive, Jeep Gladiator Townside 2 and 4 Wheel Drive (in red), Jeep Gladiator Thriftside 2 and 4 wheel drive (in blue), Jeep Wagoneer Station Wagon, Jeep Universal ( with Meyer Snow Plow), Meyer “Jeep” Cab, Jeep Gladiator (with a Power Balance Meyer Snow Plow).”

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Year? MB/GPW Bethel PA In Person Auction Saturday April 13th

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Doug spotted this solid looking restorable MB/GPW.  It appears to have combat rims, too. It is listed as a 1946 Military Jeep.

http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=1719074&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0

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1953 M-38A1 Elizabethtown, KY eBay

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This has an L-Head, but runs and drives.

“I WAS TOLD, PRE1952 FLAT HEAD MOTOR AND ALL ORIGINAL DRIVE TRAIN, RUNS OK
NEW BRAKE AND WHEEL CYLINDERS, BRAKE WORKS GOOD
VERY SOLID BODY AND FLOOR PANS AND HAS A SPARE TIRE ON MATCHING RIM
JEEP IS PARKED INDOORS
LOCALE P/U ONLY”

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1953 CJ-3B Tucson, AZ **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Last listed on eBay

(04/05/2013) It needs some brake work.

“VERY NICE WILLYS JEEP CJ3B WITH 52200 MILES ORIG.ARIZONA/NEVADA JEEP SOLID,NO APPRECIABLE RUST. 3SPD, HIGH/LOW RANGE TRANSFER CASE 4WD. I’VE HAD IT A LONG TIME AND IT’S A GREAT JEEP BUT IT NEVER GETS USED ANYMORE. ORIG. WHEELS COME WITH IT ALONG WITH MANY SPARE PARTS. RIGHT NOW IT NEEDS VERY LITTLE WORK. THE HEATER IS OUT AND NEEDS TO BE CLEANED UP AND REINSTALLED PLUS I HAVE A SPARE. THE BRAKES NEED TO BE BLED BECAUSE I JUST REPLACED A BAD WHEEL CYLINDER AND ALSO HAVE A KIT FOR THE MASTER CYLINDER. RUNS GREAT BUT THE TIMING HAS TO BE SET BECAUSE I WAS SETTING IT BY EAR AND TURNED THE DISTRIBUTOR TOO FAR NOW I CAN’T START IT. NOTHING NEEDS TO BE REBUILT. WITH SOME MINOR WORK YOU HAVE A GREAT OLD JEEP. I JUST DON’T HAVE THE TIME TO WORK ON IT.”

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Year? CJ-2A Hamilton, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.

There may be value here.

“40’s jeep willys flat head 4cyl 3speed 4×4 runs and did drive but clutch is out text or call for pics, need to sell or going to scrap yard”

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2 1948 CJ-2As Cape, MO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer

Both are untitled parts jeeps.

“enough parts to make one complete.not pictured i have a hood two more front fenders and several other mis. parts.do not have the titles for these things.”

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Larry’s CJ-2A

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Larry forwarded me an ad for the Sawyer Motor Car Show in Saugherties, NY. He included a few pictures of his CJ-2A, so I asked him to send me some more pics.

He writes, “These pictures were taken on the 4th of July. The gentlemen in the passenger seat is Joe Sinnotti a WW2 Navy Seabee. I was asked to put some Stars and markings on my jeep.  Funny how a lot of people don’t know the difference between a real WW2 jeep and civilian one. My family and I enjoy driving around town. I have heard ‘hey look at that old army jeep’ plenty of times and have had plenty of pictures taken. I cant stop at a red light or park without pictures being taken. I love it when dads take their kid’s pictures by it. I tell them to put the kids into it — boy what a smile they get!  Hope years from now they can look back with fond memories.”

Thanks for sharing Larry!

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Larry’s son just got his driver’s permit. I suspect their will be some competition for the driver’s seat 🙂larry-swart-cj2a4

 
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Schools At War Jeep Campaign Poster

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Marc spotted this classic poster on Flickr.

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Terry’s Jeep Farm in Kingston, NY

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I’m sad to report that Terry Ackert passed away last month. He ran the Jeep Farm in Kingston, NY. We had a chance to meet him in 2011. Tom forwarded this obituary. Below is the summary of our visit with him.

(Published Nov 17, 2011) This past Monday Andy took us over to meet Terry and tour Terry’s ‘jeep farm’ in Kingston, NY.  The entrance to the farm is a jeep tour in itself, requiring a good solid hill climbing vehicle as the jeep farm sits atop a hill like the summit of some holy jeep mecca.  In fact, the entrance is guarded by two luscious beauties … two barbie jeeps that have, admittedly, seen better days.  Once we reached the farm, jeeps began appearing in the woods.

Terry has been collecting jeeps for years and, even despite the rainy day, relishes what he does.  While Andy, Terry and I talked, Ann was busily exploring the scene for the perfect shot.  I’m not sure she even knew it was raining, because she was in her ‘photo zone’.  Terry was impressed enough that he gave Ann a little tootsietoy jeep (which needs some rebuilding).  Though we didn’t get a glass of wine on this visit, as the rain discouraged socializing, if you visit him on a nice day he just might share a glass with you. Give him a call at if you need some parts: 845 657 6692.  Thanks for taking time for us Terry!

Terry and I pose.  I like his eyeglasses holders.

Here are a few pictures from the our time there:

Here is Ann’s first ever jeep (left), given to her by Terry, and Andy’s more complete version of the Tootsietoy jeep:

 
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1960 DJ-3A Manteca, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This has been converted to 4WD and has an updated dash and motor. It looks like the work is pretty good.

“You are bidding on a Restored Frame Off 1960 Willys Jeep with many Upgrades. Drivetrain Upgrades include a Buick V-6 built for Jeep, 3 Speed Manual Transmission, Transfer Case, Warn Overdrive, Both Differentials, Springs and Shocks taken from a 1976 CJ5. Body is Painted Aqua Marine with Dupont Centari Acrylic Enamel. Seats are Re-Upholstered with Black Naugahyde. Also included is a Bimini Top. All in All this 1960 is sharp in appearance and Runs and Drives Excellent.VIN: 5633716766 (more more on eBay)”

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