Monthly Archives: February 2020

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February 1956 Willys News

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I don’t have the January 1956 issue, but this February 1956 issue discusses the introduction of the DJ-3A Dispatcher.

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Season 2, Ep 1: Working On the Jeep Farm w/ Drew Norman

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This is season 2, episode 1, by Mark and Tom Smith of Jeeptruck.com from his series with Drew Norman at his Jeep Farm in Phoenix. Drew’s done some nice work updating this 1970 Wagoneer.

Season 2 Episode 1 in the series Working on the Jeep Farm with Drew Norman …Custom 1970 Jeep Wagoneer Build by The Jeep Farm | Axles, Stereo, More

 

 
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2019-2020 Winter Issue Dispatcher Magazine

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The newest issue of the Dispatcher Magazine landed in my mailbox today. This issue includes a look at Bob Christy’s Empire Tractor “Rena”, along with a pre-jeep look at history thanks to Jim Allen. Dan Fucella continues describing his 10,000 mile journey in a wagon, while Eric Jarvis shares his D-Day-related journey to France.

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1962 Article on a Mobile CP

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Steve forwarded this article about the development of a mobile CP. The photos show how such a modification might have been done.

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“I’m Getting a Willys” Article

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Thanks to Bill for sharing this link. David Conwill shared his thoughts about getting a Willys Jeep in his article on Hemmings titled, “To heck with your crossover, I’m getting a Willys”.

https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2020/02/20/to-heck-with-your-crossover-im-getting-a-willys/#comments-block

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Bell and Buck’s Spruced up Scramblers

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Maury spotted this article. Bell and Buck is updating CJ-8’s in conjunction with Kyle Smith of Bird Buggy, to create a more luxurious CJ-8.

https://www.autoblog.com/amp/2020/02/18/jeep-cj-8-scrambler-pickup-restomod-ball-and-buck-bird-buggy/?guccounter=1

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1941 BRC-40 Columbiana, OH $115,000

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Another nice Bantam BRC-40 for sale.

http://www.nsjp.biz/bantam-prototype-jeep-for-sale.html

“100% Fully Restored and One of a kind!
This is from our private collection.
This Restoration is Beautiful, it is certainly Show or Museum Quality.
We spared no expense on the details.
This vehicle is 100% fully operational & complete.
Vehicle is located in Columbiana OH, Zipcode 44408.”

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1956 CJ-3B Austin, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000.

Looks solid. Description is in the last pic.

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1961 CJ-5 New Columbia, PA $4000

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I don’t think I’ve seen that version of the “How to use 4WD” booklet.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/901489286987742/

“Selling my 1961 Willys CJ five runs and drives comes with a complete working plow set up that is original tons of paperwork and history message me with any questions I have others for sale as well”

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1949 Truck Thelma, KY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000.

Looks great, though it is missing the parking lights.

“Excellent condition”

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