Monthly Archives: March 2020

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1947 CJ-2A Hauptstadt, IN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800.

Lacks a power train. Seller does have other power train parts available.

“’47 cj2a jeep. No motor or trans. Body is rough but not beyond repair for a trail or farm jeep. $800 located near Owensville In. I do have motors/transmissions & other parts for sale.”

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1948 CJ-2A Lamont, OK $900

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(01/28/2020) Not sure how much value is here.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/508552303315842/

“Decided to sell my 46 2a. No title, normal rust (which is a lot). Glass is broke. $900.00 Located, north central Oklahoma. 74743 Ok. here’s more info. No. it does not run. Has incorrect F-head engine. P/O did a spring over axle mod to it. Either needs steering linkage mod or axles returned to original position. Needs a LOT of t.l.c.”

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2 1946 CJ-2As Springfield, MO **SOLD**

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UPDATE; **SOLD** Was $6000.

Seems like a good price.

“Two 1946 Willys cj2a jeeps for sale $6000 firm for both jeeps they run no titles, will consider trades for old cars that run. Springfield Missouri”

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1943 GPW Beaumont, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.

Includes a trailer. This could be a very good price.

“1943 Ford Jeep, runs good, new tires, clear title, comes with M416 trailer, tow bar, and extra hood.”

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Different Versions of the Koenig-Manufactured Hardtop

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UPDATE: Adding to this post, there are a few examples of DJ-3As with wide windowed hardtops. It’s possible they were just using the CJ-5 hardtops. http://www.ewillys.com/2021/02/10/photos-of-a-1956-rhd-dj3a/

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Original post from March 17, 2020: 

The small rear window can be seen on the back of the top at the left top of this 1956 DJ-3A brochure.Mike raised a question the other day, which resulted in us learning something new. He was viewing the launch-brochure for the DJ-3A when he noticed that the Koenig-manufactured hardtop was illustrated with a small rear window. Up to that point, Mike and I and several other folks were under the impression that all these tops had the same size rear window, but in fact that was false.

Instead, it appears that in 1955, through 1946(?) and possibly into 1957, Jeep used a small window in the back of the top, before moving to a larger one. Especially with the DJ-3As, with their lack of side windows, that small window would have made backing up difficult, as it would have been hard to see anything behind the driver.

Here are the four types of hardtops of this style identified so far.

  1. This top was available as early as 1955. This photo is a 1955 press photo showing a CJ-5 with the small window in the back. The CJ-5 version of the top also came with side windows.
  2. It’s not clear when the transition occurred, but between late 1955 and 1957 the top began arriving with a much larger window as seen in this photo.

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  3. Though an early photo of the DJ-3A with this style of top showed it with windows, the production version was manufactured without side windows.
    1956-dj3a-buffalo-ny8This photo shows the same jeep from the side. You can see the lack of side windows.
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  4. This image shows a 1964 hardtop on a DJ-3A with the larger window.
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    This photo shows the solid sides:
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Dean Martin and a Jeepster Commando

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Mike shared this photo that was drifting around Facebook. It’s clip of Dean Martin behind a Jeepster Commando. According to the Facebook post, “Dean Martin, Senta Berger, Janice Rule, and a ‘67 Jeepster Commando Station Wagon. From the 1967 Matt Helm film “The Ambushers”.” As Derek Redmond pointed out, it’s not the only Jeep in that movie.

The Internet Movie Car Database has even more pics from the movie. In fact, Jeepster Commandos appeared in a variety of movies: https://www.imcdb.org/vehicles_make-Jeep_model-Jeepster+Commando.html

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Jeepster Wood Model on eBay

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I have one of these wood Jeepster models. There’s another one on eBay currently.

View all the information on eBay

“Antique vintage new old stock Models of Merit by Ace Products jeep jeepster kit no.7r Balsa Wood Model Kit Condition is nos In box complete with instructions”

These pics are a little nicer, but from a different eBay auction:
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Kaiser Jeep Automatic Transmission Service Guide

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Maury spotted this one. It was on eBay (sold for $17.50). This 1979 guide seems a clever way to diagnose transmission problems.

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“”Kaiser Jeep Corporation Automatic Transmission Circular Slide Rule Calculator” by the writers and illustrators of Kaiser Jeep Corporation, Toledo Ohio. No Copyright data; research indicates Kaiser Jeep used Borg-Warner transmissions at least 1970-1972 – probably longer. Here is a guide for use while servicing those transmissions. Kaiser Jeep published the wheel as a Mechanic’s tool, and as an advertising piece, for their dealers selling retail product in that era. Note – the photos you see are of this mechanic’s tool and advertising piece – no ‘Stock Photos’.

A tight firm clean double-wheel ‘slide rule’ calculator in tan/black, unmarked, a trifle darkened after a half-Century on a shelf. 7 1/4″ in diameter; the inner wheel is 5 1/2″ in diameter.

A guide to when service is required on these transmissions;
The order in which the tests should be made;
The reverse shows the Pressure Levels, where the Transmission selector (gearshift) should be place and what RPM or MPH should be utilized in those tests;
Speeds at which downshifts should be made.
A solid clean circular slide rule – lots of data on the reverse. Direct from a postwar Jeep dealer’s library. No mustiness, No smoke smell. We do try to describe them correctly – We want you back as a customer – hundreds of repeat customers. “

 
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1954 M-170 Mississippi $12,000

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Bill shared this one.

https://gunspot.com/listings/detail/1745/1954-willys-m170/

“The Willys model M170 is the ambulance version of Willy M38A1. The Willy M170 was used during Korean War. I have owed this vehicle for about 6 years. It was a frame off restoration completely rebuilt including body and engine. Has very few miles since restoration. Runs strong 4wd works good. It is not titled for street use however can be by following Motor Vehicle registration in your state. It was not titled when I brought it as it was complete rebuild of military registered vehicle and previous owner never licensed for road use. I have driven in several military parades and used on my ranch. I will provide Bill of Sale.Buyer is responsible for shipping.”

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1951 CJ-3A Starks, LA $2250

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That’s a CJ-5 top sitting on the jeep.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/187759749169323/

“51 willys no title . dontreally want to sell but wouldnt turn 2250 down. Would trade for a 30 plus horsepower tractor with a brush hog. I’d be willing to trade my top for a transferable title now has factory replacement tank”

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