Monthly Archives: October 2020

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1951 M-38 Evanston, WY $2000

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This M-38 is listed as a 1952, but the plate indicates it had a DOD of March 1951 jeep.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/325663061835769/

“Willys m38 Have original motor correctly numbered for it . Have seat frames , gas tank , full set of m38 wheels and most of the misc. items for it . All fenders and hood is there . Body in good shape except for tailgate area was cut off by someone . Does not run Needs rebuilt and restored . I have spent a couple years gathering the pieces for this Jeep . They are original pieces off of other m38s These are getting harder to find”

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Year? CJ-2A Sheboygan, WI Best Offer

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Might have some parts value.

https://sheboygan.craigslist.org/cto/d/sheboygan-willys-jeep/7220853368.html

“willy’s jeep V6 …I think all parts are there. Not sure of year…No title Bill of Sale….. Best offer”

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Year? CJ-2A Houston, MN $3000

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No description provided. If it runs, it could be a good price.

https://lacrosse.craigslist.org/for/d/houston-willys-jeep-for-sale-by-owner/7221648184.html

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Kent Frost’s Jeep Reaches 100,000 Miles

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UPDATE: This article from the San Juan Record dated October 22, 1965,  provides more information on Kent Frost’s jeep Ruby and his treks over Elephant Hill.

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1966-01-fourwheeler-kent-frost-ruby2A better example of the photo appeared in the January 1966 Four Wheeler Magazine

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Original Post November 08, 2016: In January of 1966, Four Wheeler Magazine reported that Kent Frost’s CJ-5 Ruby had surpassed 100,00 miles. During that time Frost estimated he had crossed Elephant Hill 195 times through all kinds of weather, both day and night. Fittingly, the birthday celebration was held at the top of the hill. Here are a few pics of Ruby:
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1959 Castro-Jeep Cuba Convention Photos on eBay

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It appears this seller has separated these photos from the August 1959 Jeep convention with Castro in Cuba, listing them in multiple auctions.

“Fidel Castro Willys Jeep 1959 Convention Photos. These are from an original 1959 willys Jeep South American convention folio the year of Castros takeover. A variety of shots,including Castro Holding a Willys manual. Printed 2 sides. App. 31/2” x 5” each.Condition is “Used”. Shipped with USPS First Class”

  1. Castro Jeep Cuba photos lot 1:
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  2. Castro Jeep Cuba photos lot 2:
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  3. Castro Jeep Cuba photos lot 3:
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  4. Castro Jeep Cuba photos lot 4:
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  5. Castro Jeep Cuba photos lot 5:
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1945 Photo of Bulldozer Pulling Jeeps Across River on eBay

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This photo shows a bulldozer pulling four jeeps across the Luzon River in the Philippines.

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“1945 Press Photo a bulldozer tows American jeeps across the Tarlac River, Luzon. This is an original press photo. Luzon — A huge bulldozer tows this string of jeeps across the Tarlac River, Luzon, when the water proved too deep for even the ever versatile jeep to negotiate under its own power.Photo measures 9.25 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 01-30-1945.”

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1959 DJ-3A? Pollock Pines, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.

This could be a good price. I can’t tell if it was a DJ-3A, CJ-3B or a CJ-5.

“59 Willys, aftermarket Tub, small block chevy, 3 speed manual with 18 case. D 41 rear, 27 front with disc brakes and upgraded linkage. Power steering swap. Runs and drives. Current registration, good until 2021. Pink slip in my name. Needs more work to drive and use offroad. CA ID Tag on dash matches paperwork. Some mis matched stuff. Good project. Dont ask if its available. If the add is up, it’s for sale. I’m in the Placerville area. 95667”

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1953 CJ-3B Bakersfield, CA $5500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500. IT appears the hardtop is no longer included with the sale.

(10/30/2020) Seller listed this as an “M606 CJ3B”, but I don’t see any M-606 here.

https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/pts/d/bakersfield-willys-53/7235598041.html

“1953 Willys M606/CJ3B. Pink in Hand. Ramsey Winch with PTO. $5500. MILITARY. OFF ROAD. sixsixone NineOneZeroo 4fiveonefivee. Text preferred.”

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1948 CJ-2A Pueblo, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

Has an head. Needs the transmission reinstalled.

“I pulled the transmission and transfer out to replace the seals and went down the rabbit hole. All new herrings, shafts, and gears in the T90 but I stalled out and it’s been sitting in the garage for 3 years. The soft top is brand new. I’ve got all new engine and tranny mounts. Previous owner did a lot of work including the 12 volt conversion and swapping to the F4 engine.”

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Year? CJ-2A Fresno, CA $1500

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Listed as a 1944, this seems to be a CJ-2A body and chassis. No title.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4078087538884388/

“1944 Willys Jeep, this is a project. The engine is missing a few parts. I pulled this Jeep out of a field, the hood and fenders wasn’t on the Jeep. I shot the primer to show it can be a great project. I have another Jeep that has same engine, I can let you have that engine also, if you pull it. Come take a look. Comes with bill of sale”

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