Monthly Archives: May 2017

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What the Bell Crank?

May 23, 2017 • CATEGORIES: Builds, Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I made an puzzling discovery about bell cranks the other day. I ordered a rebuild kit for Rusty’s bell crank. When I began assembling it, I discovered the original and new bolts were different. So, I had to use my old bolt (which fortunately was in good shape). Going back online, all the bell crank rebuild kits show the left hand bolt below (anyone need a new bolt .. I don’t). Do any other jeeps use the shorter bolt in their bell cranks?

Both of the DJ-3As have the same setup. The bolts they use lack an indent (used to secure the bolt to the bell crank mount). They are slightly shorter and 1/16th larger in diameter than the replacement crank. The DJ bolt lacks the hole at the end.
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Here it is reassembled. The horizontal bolt clamps the unit together, but does not anchor the bolt.

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Patterson’s Windshield Sprayer

May 23, 2017 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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One unique feature that came with Patterson is this foot pump activated windshield sprayer. This is how the bag looked when we bought it. The top was corroded and the bag was empty and dirty.  You can see the hose running from the top to the firewall.

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Under the dash, the hose ran to the pump.

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Here’s the whole system after the parts were cleaned up.

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Unfortunately, the rubber on the pump isn’t any good. I found an NOS food pump on eBay that’s affordable, but would love to find the same pump again. Continue reading →

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Jeep Story about Jeep & Sheep

May 23, 2017 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Robin shared this Facebook jeep story about a man’s recollections of helping his father with his sheep when he was a kid.

https://www.facebook.com/calvin.christensen.9/posts/1407709975918449

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1944 Photo From Falaise, France **SOLD**

May 23, 2017 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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That jeep driver isn’t wasting time! He’s outta there!

“1944- American tank destroyer and jeeps racing towards Falaise, France, to close the Falaise Pocket. Smoke from burning German equipment rising in background. Photo measures approx. 6 1/2″ x 8 1/2″”

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This version of the photo appeared on eBay in January of 2017:

“ORIGINAL WWII PHOTO – ORIGINAL TO THE TIME – NOT A COPY, SCAN, OR REPRO
QUANTITY: 1 – See the other original WWI & WWII photos that I have listed.

SUBJECT: Original WWII Press Photo of American tank destroyer and jeeps racing towards Falaise, France, to close the Falaise Pocket and trap six German divisions.

DATE: August 24, 1944 – photo does not glow under a black light.
SIZE: 5″ x 7″
CONDITION: Very Good; see scans.
BACK: Has paper tag with typed description and date. See second scan.
SOURCE: From the archives of the World War History & Art Museum (WWHAM) in Alliance, Ohio. WWHAM designs and delivers WWI and WWII exhibits to other rmuseums. Our traveling exhibts include Brushes With War, a world class collection of 325 original paintings and drawings by soldiers of WWI, and Iron Fist, an HO scale model of the German 2nd Panzer Division in 1944 with 4,000 vehicles and 15,000 men.”

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1950s Mechanic’s Industrial Engine Manual on eBay

May 23, 2017 • CATEGORIES: Books, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I can’t remember running across one of these industrial manuals.

“rare Willys Jeep 4 & 6 cylinder industrial engine service manual and parts lists catalog.total 168 pages,front and back cover dirt and little torn at bookbinding.interior very clean.see my other items on my eBay store thank you !!.”

View all the information on eBay

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1948 CJ-2A Salmon Creek, WA $14,900

May 23, 2017 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Lots of updates.

“1948 Willys Jeep 4X4 This Jeep has been fully restored. Frame off Restoration, Has a rebuilt V6 4 barrel carb with 1557 miles,Turbo 350 automatic transmission.
B&M lock out shifter, Dana 44 Differentials. Dana 300 transfer case, Line ex inside and under of body. Aluminum Ron Davis Radiator, SS dash and has tilt steering. JBL stereo system.
Please only serious inquires. No low bidders.”

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/6142907502.html

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1946 CJ-2A Fort Collins, CO **SOLD**

May 23, 2017 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.

(11/14/2016) Looks good. Drain holes have been filled.

“Frame off restoration to near original condition. Rebuilt original engine, transmission, transfer case, starter, and carburetor. New wiring (old style), springs, shocks, clutch, tires, gas and brake lines, and more. Converted to 12v but, looks like original 6v system. Numbers matching, everything redone NOS. Runs and drives great.”

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1945? VEC? CJ-2A Flagstaff, AZ $8000

May 23, 2017 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Still Available.

(05/12/2017) Seller lists this as a 1945. Seller notes the body is custom. Based on the large number of CJ parts, it seems this may have been a CJ-2A, but I can’t be sure. Looks solid.

“I’M SELLING A COMPLETELY DONE WILLYS JEEP. THIS JEEP IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. BELOW IS EVERYTHING DONE TO THE JEEP. THIS JEEP COULD NOT BE IN BETTER CONDITION. RUNS SMOOTH, SHIFTS PERFECTLY.

– BRAND NEW ENGINE WITH 300 MILES ON IT.
– REBUILT TRANSMISSION
– A NEW CUSTOM BODY
– NEW YELLOW PAINT
– 8,000 LB WARREN WENCH
– JERRY CAN AND BRACKET HOLDER
– TRAILER HITCH
– NEW TIRES WITH 300 MILES
– NEW TOP WITH DOORS
– DUST COVER
– NEW SEATS
– EXTRA 16″ WHEELS
– NEW FLOORS”

https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/6111199530.html

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1948 CJ-2A & 1953 CJ-3B Reno, NV $3000/each

May 23, 2017 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The 2A doesn’t run.

“1948 flat fender small block Chevy 400 turbo trans Dana 20 transfer case Dana 44 centered rear Dana 30 open knuckle front the engine dose not turn over The second is a 1953 high hood all stock except for a 12 volt alternator $3000 each or $6000 for both”

https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/6142999548.html

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1 1948 and 2 1950s Jeepsters Cle Elum, WA $16,000

May 23, 2017 • CATEGORIES: Jeepster This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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One runs and the others are projects.

“Three jeepster. One 1948. Two 1950’s. The one 50 runs, the other two will need motor work.
Yes all will need work. All have titles. Some new parts, top, seats, tail lights, hubcaps.”

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/6142813491.html

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