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January 1956 DJ-3A Jeep Dispatcher Introduction

June 19, 2020 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The article suggests that the Jeep Dispatcher only came in three models, with one listed as a “basic model with or without a top”. The marketing department must have decided that the single model with or without a top was better off as two models distinct models.

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January 20, 1956, Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph

On the same page as the Dispatcher article was an ad for multiple jeep dealers in the Pittsburgh area. The new ad included the DJ-3A with the fiberglass-reinforced hardtop.

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January 20, 1956, Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph

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June 1952 Willys Service News

June 19, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This June 1952 issue of Willys Service News is part service news updates and part ‘how to sell services’. This is one of three that was on eBay recently. The other two will get posted over the next few days.

Included with this Willys News are several supplements places, including 1) Suggestions on maintenance updates for vehicles (there were problems with the Aero car demonstration models not running perfectly, but these tips could apply to jeeps); 2) How to improve steering (again, directed at cars); 3) Passenger car door lock issues.

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1956 Jeep Ads in Time Magazine

June 19, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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These two ads from Time magazine currently on eBay show just how different the company approached advertising in that publication. Unfortunately both are poor quality scans.

This ad was published in the April 02, 1956, issue:

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This ad was published in the June 16, 1956, issue:

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1960 Toledo Made Jeep Vehicles Brochure

June 19, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Given this brochure includes a Surrey, it was likely printed between 1960-1962. This four-page brochure was auctioned on eBay back in 2015. It lacks a form number; it may have been produced by Kaiser Industries rather than Willys Motors.
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Article Highlights Success of Mahindra Roxors

June 19, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: In case you missed it, FCA has won the first round of the FCA vs. Mahindra legal case over the jeep-looking Roxor. The court ruled that Mahindra violated FCAs “Trade Dress”, which isn’t a specific trademark or patent, because the Roxor looks so much like a jeep. Mahindra is currently deciding whether to appeal.

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/jeep-mahindra-roxor-infringement-case-update/

This was the second win against Mahindra. The first win came in January when the International Trade Commission agreed with Jeep’s charge that the company was not contractually barred from suing Mahindra for a Trade Dress violation. This freed Jeep up to pursue the recently won lawsuit.

https://www.autonews.com/blogs/jeep-scores-legal-spat-mahindra-roxor-rolls-detroit

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Originally posted September 29, 2019: This article from the Detroit Free Press highlights the successful introduction of Roxors, to the point that the company can’t keep up with demand. Unfortunately for Jeep, there’s some real branding problems, as I’ve seen countless people on Craigslist advertising these as “jeeps”. Moreover, do a Google search for “Jeep ATV” and Roxors pop up on the results page.

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/mark-phelan/2019/08/31/mahindra-roxor-atv-tractor-jeep-review/2132430001/

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1947 CJ-2A Morrisville, VT Bring-A-Trailer Auction

June 19, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Greg from Overland Diesel, which sells Kubota conversion kits for jeeps, shared this modified CJ-2A for sale.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1947-willys-cj2a-10/

“This 1947 Willys CJ2A was acquired by the seller out of Georgia in 2018 and has since been repowered with a Kubota 2.2-liter turbodiesel inline-four mated to a three-speed manual gearbox and a two-speed transfer case. The body has been repainted in a desert camouflage scheme, and the truck is lifted over 32″ tires on beadlock wheels. Additional modifications include a roll cage, side steps, power steering, an 8k-pound winch, replacement seats, and more. This CJ2A is offered with a Bestop top and doors, refurbishment photos, and Vermont registration in the seller’s name.”

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1948? CJ-2A? Eugene, OR **SOLD**

June 19, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.

(05/10/2019) Looks like there are more military parts than CJ parts here.

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“Clean, mostly restored 1948 Willy’s CJ-2A. Runs well, converted 12v with MSD ignition. G.I. top (12 years old), rebuilt and cared for by WWII vet since passed. Garaged and serviced recently. Front bumper tabbed for pull hitch (included). Some small tears in seat upholstery. Recently installed gas tank. Great for as-is use or platform for further restoration/outfitting. Mounted jerry cans. Locking hubs. 8,290 on replaced spedo/odo. Not many like this that I can see out there. Either full restores (high $$$$) or total project rigs. Love it, but has to go. 4 kiddos and spouse in nursing school. Clean CA title.”

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1942 GPW Altoona, PA $12,000

June 19, 2020 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Has a variety of mods.

https://altoona.craigslist.org/cto/d/altoona-1942-ford-gpw/7135899278.html

“1942 Ford GPW
(Willys Jeep MB)

**TITLE IN HAND**
Original data plates visible

Modifications include:
231 V6 Even fire engine
T98 Granny Gear (4 speed-manual transmission)
T18 Transfer Case
Dana 25 front axle

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Year? CJ-3A New Jersey $2500

June 19, 2020 • CATEGORIES: News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Listed as a 1948, this looks like to be a 1949 CJ-3A at the earliest.

https://southjersey.craigslist.org/pts/d/staten-island-48-willys/7134630976.html

“48 cj2a Willys Jeep all there need to be restored runs of a gas can”

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1960 FC-170 Missoula, MT **SOLD**

June 19, 2020 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

It does not run.

“Here’s your chance to own a rare 1960 Jeep FC170.
I bought the FC170 ten years ago and have come to the realization that I don’t have time to get into a restoration project.
Before I bought it, I dropped in a battery and aux gas tank and it started and I drove it around a field. I was told it ran fine prior to being parked. I am assuming, as it is like a tractor, all the other mechanical parts and pieces work fine, but it is not road worthy as it sits.
This FC170 is a restoration project vehicle.
Everything is original.
Flatbed trailer necessary for shipping.”

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