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UPDATE: Rob notes that this has been converted to 12 Volt.
Looks pretty complete.
https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/spring-hill-1952-willys-m38-military/6805557300.html
“1952 Willys Model M38 Army Jeep. Runs and looks great. Complete body off restoration in 2010, I have pictures documenting process through restoration. Has a top that has rarely been used. It has been upgraded to a 12 Volt system. Not interested in any trades. Only serious buyers.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3700.
(11/18/2018) TJ shared this unusual electric-powered Jeep-like VW.
“Electric bug. New batteries, range 25 miles, top speed 30 mph. Has 48 volt drive system, spare and tow bar. Will consider trade or trade in. Titled as a 1969 vw alternative fuel vehicle, street legal.”
Appears in good condition.
https://delaware.craigslist.org/pts/d/harrington-spen-trailer/6826176487.html
“1940s Spen Model H trailer. Very solid condition. No major rust. Solid floors. Appears to have the original hitch, leg stand, tailgate chains, axle, and springs. Not sure if the side extensions are original. If home made, they were done great. No title. Very similar to the Willys, Bantam trailers. Works great behind Jeep YJ, CJ, or early Broncos. Just needs painted to match your rig. Location on map is within 5 minutes of my house. Only interested in trading for cash.”
UPDATE: SOLD. Was $2300.
Looks in good shape.
“Late 70’s model mail jeep $2300 OBO. Purchased to do sales flyers for our business but have not used it, so it has just been taking up space. Would make a good small business delivery car. for more information please call or text.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
“USMC # 330627
This piece of Vietnam War History is in very good condition. The engine starts easy and runs very well and has a new starter less than a month old. The drive train is in equally good condition and is four wheel drive. A gun mount is included in the sale as well as various spare parts.
JMT AUTO 6732 US 19 N, New Port Richey 8-5 M-F or by appointment on weekends or evenings. Will trade for nice center console boat.
1968 M274 A5 Military Mule
• Fussy owner, very collectible
• Delivery date 6/1968
• 970 lbs
• Original Hercules horizontal 2 cylinder engine.
• Always kept in shed and covered
• Very good, original condition
• NO aftermarket parts
• Bought from GSA in 1988
• Reason for selling – I have two but only need one.”
It’s a project.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/temecula-57-jeep-willys-fc-150-4×4/6826054392.html
“57 jeep willys FC-150 4×4
Very rare
All complete
Non running
Yes , the bed is original equipment
Clean clear CA title
Awesome patina”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/02/2019) No pics provided.
https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/d/1946-willys-jeep-cj2-4×4-rare/6806432741.html
“Rare collectable civilian model, solid Jeep project with extra engine (both are flat head, all valves in block, not F Head) Have owned for 25+ years. Parts easily available. Correct and Clean FL title!”
UPDATE: Nate’s hoping to gather some Stratton-related information. So, I’ll be using this post to gather that info. If anyone has any more insights into this lift, email me at d@ewillys.com or post it directly to Nate’s thread on the earlyCJ-5.com page. Also, Clint Dixon and Barry Thomas have authored a five-part series of articles for the Dispatcher Magazine titled “The Making of the Farm Jeep”. The Fall of 2018 issue includes information on the Stratton Lift.
As early as 1949 Stratton Equipment out of Cleveland, Ohio, was marketing hydraulic products. One example was their truck lift, a hydraulic lift used for placing cargo onto truck beds. The lift is pictured at the top of page 146 in the October 1949 issue of Popular Mechanics. This was just one of multiple patents filed over the period of three decades (1940s-1970s) by Alfred F. Foote, product designs both jeep-related and non-jeep-related.
1) On July 27, 1960, Alfred F. Foote filed a patent for the Stratton Lift with the Stratton Equipment Company as the assignee. Due to the lack of information related to Stratton lifts, it was unclear to most when this product hit the market. Given the patent date, the lift likely entered the market in late 1960 or later.
As part of his patent, Foote references both the Monroe and the Love designs. The patent for the lift was granted on Feb. 26, 1963.
2) This Stratton brochure is currently on eBay (Nate has better scans of this brochure):
3) These are two mailers that I think someone sent me .. was it you Barry? Continue reading
This ad with a CJ-2A sporting a canvas top was published in the November 24, 1946, issue of the Evening Star.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
(12/15/2018) Needs some brake work, but could be a good price.
“1948 CJ2A with an aluminum V8 215, 4 speed, 4 low and high, warn overdrive, winch, dual fuel tanks, rear seat that is removable, new tires, carburetor rebuilt, new manual fuel pump, runs great but brake issues.”
