Monthly Archives: January 2020

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1953 Photo of an Early Experimental Mail Jeep

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This photo and caption appeared in the October 1953 issue of Popular Science (page 124). There are several interesting things in this photo. First, this jeep is setup with right-hand-drive; second, the body has been cut similar to the way some of the DJ-3As would be trimmed on the sides; third, this vehicle is only two-wheel-drive. This is the earliest photo that I know showing an experimental mail jeep that, arguably, led to the DJ-3A Dispatcher/Delivery/Convertible production models. The picture, without the caption, can also be found on the CJ-3B page about mail jeeps.

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1955 Service Station “Mr. Service” Mailer

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This was mailed to the Anderson Willys Company in Portland, Oregon, at some point. This is one of the 1955 mailing pieces as part of the Kaiser Willys advertising push. It was one of several targets mailers produced for dealers.

Service Station (Mr. Service) 1955 mailer:

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The Pee Wee Jeeplet

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This 600lb jeep-like vehicle was built by O.L. Munding of Glendale, California. It was included in the October 1953 issue of Popular Science (page 124). On the same page, the magazine also featured a rat rod vehicle built by Munding that was powered by two air-rolled Ranger engines, war surplus items originally used to start big bomber engines.

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1942 MB San Juan Capistrano, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was $20,000.

Looks in good shape.

“Complete rebuild body and engine
1266 miles on rebuilt motor
Excellent condition”

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1990 FJ-45 Land Cruiser Dallas, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $45,000.

This is a Brazilian FJ with a Florida title that’s in Texas.

“I’m selling my very rare !! 1990 Toyota fj45 land cruiser pickup truck extended cab only 2 countries sold this model type of Toyota Japón ?? and Brasil ?? standar 5 speed Mercedes benz diesel Engine Super cold a/c power steering wheel , new tires , no issues , I have Florida title all in order”

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1962 Wagon San Marcos, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

“Willys Jeep. I don’t have the time or money to fix it up like I want. It runs and it drives just needs a face lift.”

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1949? CJ-2a Molalla, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.

Has a variety of updates.

“289 conversion 2 led light bars sitting on 33s upgraded gauges, the bed has been hippo lined clean title in hand”

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Year? CJ-2A Atwater, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.

It’s a project with a later model engine.

“I have cj2. started restore then got busy. duke motor disassembled, crank machined, transmission removed, dana 18 disassembled, then sat out in rain”

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1948 CJ-2A Arp, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.

Doesn’t run, but does have a title.

“Appraised for 3k as is. Jeep is a restoration project. Odometer missing mileage unknown. No key but do have the original blue title. Body looks to only have surface rust. Engine will spin over by hand. Not selling parts and not selling at any whole sell price. I am not a whole seller.”

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Cab Enclosure Hardtop Cheney, WA $400

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Maybe someone can put this to good use.

https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/four-lakes-willys-m38-arctic-top/7049174102.html

“Aluminum arctic top for Willys M38 flat fender Jeeps. Good shape. All windows are there but cracked. Have a set of metal doors but I believe they’re for a CJ5.”

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