Monthly Archives: March 2015

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L-134 Engine Fishersville, VA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

It’s supposed to run.

“This is a very late 1948 or 1949 CJ2A and CJ3A Willys Jeep Engine.
It RUNS….no knocks….no misses….has oil pressure… beyond that no info….
I test ran this in the frame before pulling it to replace with a correct motor in the jeep I am restoring.
Comes with all accessories shown in photos as well as a 12V starter and generator.
No shipping, pick up in person, cash, no paypal or other transfer, etc.”

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Own the BRC replica

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The folks producing the 4 wheel hero movie are having a raffle for a cj2a and offering the Bantam BRC as a reward for a significant donation. Learn more here:

 
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November 1953 Call of the Wild Jeep Article

• CATEGORIES: Features, GPA (SEEP), Magazine, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

The November 1953 issue of Cars Magazine contained this two page article. Note the jeep on the lower right of page 2. See the rear extension box. It’s got a matching cover that connects with  soft top.

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This issue of Cars Magazine had a few more jeep references. Below are short descriptions  of an electric seep, a photo of right hand CJ-3Bs used by the Post Office, and a look at the rolligon.

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This short article shows one way to float a Mighty Mite.

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Jeep Causes Power Outage

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This 1964 article shares the unusual way a jeep caused a power outage. The story was reported in newspapers across the country.

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The Military Jeep Model MB GPW Nabholtz on eBay

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This is a rare first edition The Military Jeep Model MB GPW  by Lawrence Nabholtz. According to what I’ve read copies of this book go for high prices.

“The Military Jeep Model MB GPW 1st edition by Lawrence Nabholtz, NOS condition. If you are into WWII Jeeps or just Military Vehicles this is the book to have. It’s highly sought after in the Military Vehicle collecting world. It covers many aspects of the Jeep that you will not find any where else.

It’s been long out of print, and the author has passed on. This is the Original, 1st edition, which was limited to 1000 Numbered copies, this one being #0943. It’s 8.5×11 and 63 pages.

I bought several of these for family and friends when first published. I recently found this extra one in a sealed plastic storage tote, where it’s been since new.”

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Green Glass Plate w/ CJ-5 on eBay

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Here’s an unusual item.

“Somewhat odd collectable- 4.5″ Clear Green Glass Plate with a Jeep CJ5 on it. Since the Jeep was manufactured in Toledo, Ohio it may be a tie in to that city’s dominance in Glass production? In very good condition, one rough spot on rim.”

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1957 FC-170 Press Photo on eBay

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UPDATE: This new photo on eBay seems to be a companion press photo to the one at the bottom. Both have the same release dates.

“1957 Press Photo Forward Control Jeep FC 170 Willys Motors Inc
This is an original press photo. The new four-wheel drive vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of 7,000 pounds, greatest capacity yet engineered into a “Jeep” vehicle.Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches.”

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1943 Ad for Evinrude on eBay

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Here’s a page from the May 7, 1943, issue of Popular Mechanics for Evinrude Outboard Motors.

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1949 CJ-3A Anchorage, AK Make Offer

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Wow. While it looks like a Surrey, it’s definitely a 3A.

“make offer, willing to trade for newer truck.”

http://anchorage.craigslist.org/atq/4951959983.html

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1948 Jeepster JeepRod Lumsden, Canada eBay

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This is an interesting build.

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“1948 WILLYS JEEPSTER KUSTOM RAT ROD CHOPPED SMOOTHED ECT

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BODY: HAS BEEN CHOPPED 4.5 INCHES, SMOOTHED HANDLES, DECHROMED, SMOOTHED REAR , GRAFTED REAR FENDERS FROM 36 CHEVY, LOUVERED HOOD.DOOR TOPS CAPPED AND SMOOTHED.NEW.39 FORD REAR TAILLIGHTS IN REAR BUMPER, BUMPER RELOCATED.H4 HEADLIGHTS NEW, NEW MARKER LIGHTS.PAINTED SATIN RED PEARL.BODY IS REALLY NICE SOME MINOR IMPERFECTIONS BUT ITS KILLER AND A KOOL DRIVER, WAS A PRETTY SOLID CAR.. INNER ROCKERS ECT ARE NOT ROTTED OUT , WAS A NICE BODY TO START WITH.. TAKE ANYWHERE OR SHOW IT AS IT TURNS HEADS.. WINDSHIELD IS CUT I WILL PUT IN FOR BUYER. SIREN FOR A HORN..KUSTOM PIN STRIPING ON HOOD AND REAR. FLOORS ARE SOLID BUT HAVE BEEN REPAIRED , AND RHYNO LINED(NO CARPET)..

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