A M-38 carried sand bags to aid the fight against an April 1969 flood in Jackson, Minnesota.
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Jeepney & Guitar Themed Hard Rock Cafe Pin on eBay
If you like guitars and jeeps, this might be for you. I don’t know if these are rare or not, but this is the first one I’ve run across.
“***HARD ROCK CAFE MAKATI PHILIPPINES***
JEEPNEY TAXI ROAD JOURNEY LES PAUL GUITAR
TAC BACK GOLD TONE PIN”
Walt Disney World Button w/ Jeep on eBay
The button celebrates the 26th anniversary of Walt Disney World.
“Due to financial necessity I am selling a VERY large collection of Disney pins. This collection contains numerous RARE pins, so check back often!
2 1/2″ round button shows Mickey Mouse driving a jeep with Goofy at his side holding a camera and Donald Duck holding on at the back. All three are wearing Safari outfits and Pluto is running along side the Jeep. Happy 26th Birthday in red letters at the top and Walt Disney World in Black letters at the bottom.
This is a button that was given to Cast Members on the 26th birthday of WDW.
Shipping is $3.00 first pin or pin set. Additional pins for .50 each within a 7 day period only, please Payment MUST be received within 7 days of auction. In order to receive shipping discount, items MUST be paid for in one transaction. Please contact me if you would like a combined invoice.”
1958 FC-150 Auburn Hills, MI **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The motor runs.
“This 1958 Willy’s Jeep FC-150 is mostly complete. It runs and drives his but needs brake work to be finished.
The Good….
This jeep is complete and running
I recently had the starter motor rebuilt
The engine runs smooth with no smoke (I was told by the former owner that the engine has been recently rebuilt).
The Gas Tank is there and appears to be restorable
the cab floors are rusty but no big holes
All the glass is there, Windshield is in good (not great) condition
A plow ( not in working condition is included in the sale)
The engine cover is there and in good shape
The pickup box is all there, but would need to be completely restored.
I have a clear Michigan title (that matches the VIN Plate) in my name
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Willys Line @ an International Oil Show
Willys made a showing at an international oil show. The Jeep-A-Trench and Jeep-A-Drill were particularly interesting to the participants. This appeared in the May 1955 issue of Willys News.
1950 Photo of Royal Australian Regiment on eBay
Ray-O-Vac Ad with Jeep on eBay
1946 CJ-2A Moab, UT $2500
Has F-head motor.
“Willys Parts Jeep 1946 CJ2a Many good parts. Latter F-head motor. Very hard to find 16″ wheels.”
1952 CJ-3A Moab, UT $3000
It looks solid, but may not run.
“Willys Parts Jeep 1952 CJ3a Many good parts. Most original parts all there.”
1953 CJ-3A Daytona, FL **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000
Looks solid.
“1953 WILLYS JEEP.CJ-3A ,NEW BODY,FRAME,NEW 327 MOTOR 4 SPEED,NEW EVERY THING,ONE OF A KIND..ADULT OWN,RIDES NICE.NEW TRANNY,NEW RADIATOR,FRONT WINCTH..NEW GAUGERS,,NEW CLUTCH.WIRE HARNESS.WINDSHIELD,SUPER CLEAN.DRIVE SHAFTS,HEADERS MUFFLERS,NEW FRONT END,SHOCKS.SPRINGS,,ROLL BAR.HAVE 18,000 IN IT,,,NEW CARB,MALLORY DIST,,NEW TIRES,WHEELS. 36 INCH SWAMPERS,TIRES..,DIANA 300 TRANFER CASE,WIDE TRACK AXLES,4 INCH LIFT..SPARE..DRIVE IT HOME. ”