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1948 Photo of MB/GPW at Cape Hattaras

January 3, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This photo was taken August 8, 1948, at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It was posted to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Facebook page. According to the post, “On August 8, 1948 flags flew from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, as the United States Coast Guard celebrated the 158th anniversary of its founding. Governor R. Gregg Cherry flew in by helicopter and spoke at the celebration, which also included Coast Guard apparatus demonstrations and a mammoth fish fry.”

The jeep looks to be an MB or GPW with a custom top accented by sliding doors. It’s a pretty nice setup.

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A Few Jeep Stories from 1943

January 3, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This article demonstrates the hazards a jeep faced in the field. The article was published December 16, 1943, in the Kansas City Times by Kenneth L. Dixon.

Clipping from The Kansas City Times - Newspapers.com

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Image Comparing Rear Seats & DJ-3A Seats

January 3, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I was nearly done assembling this post (a post I started when I spotted the useful seat comparison image below) when I discovered that Derek already has a pretty complete post (and frankly better than mine was going to be) on the topic of rear seats (and was the actual source of the seat comparison).

But, there were still a few unanswered questions I had after reading his page, so I deleted what I had and reframed it as shown below.

I realized:
1) I didn’t know if the DJ-3A used the CJ-5 rear seat, the CJ-3A/CJ-3B rear seat or something else?

2) And, did the Surrey have it’s own rear seat or the same as the DJ-3A? (My guess, based on the pics above, and Bruce’s pics below, is that the DJ-3As and Surreys used the 3A/3B seat)

Below are photos of Bruce Agan’s DJ-3A restored back seat:

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While my DJ-3A came with a rear seat, it was actually one of the folding rear seats from an M-38 or M-38A1, a topic covered in these two links:

https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?t=235427

http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=10636

Here’s a pic of my 1956 DJ-3A with the rear seat that was in it. While no the correct seat, it fit in there pretty well:

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1963 Rural Wagon Brochure on eBay

January 3, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This brochure out of Brazil highlights 6 reasons to buy the 1963 Rural wagon.

View all the information on eBay

“1963Jeep Folder, Brazilian Rural Jeep Folder. Condition is “Used”. Shipped with USPS First Class. This is a very nice folder Written in Portuguese Willys Overland”Fabricator vehicles of high quality”. I think what it’s saying is 6 positive reasons To buy a jeep in this rural area. Very nice piece, In great condition. All original.”

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1951 CJ-3A Loveland, CO **SOLD**

January 3, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $4800.

A stock, solid looking CJ-3A. Electrical has been updated to 12 volt.

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“This little jeep has been great for my family over the years. We have primarily used it around our property, collecting firewood and doing other chores for the last decade. I purchased this vehicle from the original owner who bought it from a dealer in Glenwood Springs, CO. This is an original Colorado vehicle that runs and drives good. It can be used “as is” around your property or is a great start for a restoration project.

We have recently moved to town out of the mountains. As much as we want to keep this little jeep, we have limited storage and no longer have a use for it. We are asking $4,800.00. Clean, clear title in hand. Please email, text or call James with any questions or schedule a time to see it.”

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1945 MB Central Point, OR $8000

January 3, 2021 • CATEGORIES: MB • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Still Available.

(10/29/2020) Lots of mods, including the cali windshield mod and reversed and lengthened front springs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3075544135887896/

“225 v6 auto trans, power steering, electronic ignition, tilt steering wheel.runs great comes with soft top doors runs great also I’m posting the for my father”

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1957 DJ-3A Orlando, FL No Price

January 3, 2021 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This nice looking DJ-3A has a few mods, such as the wrong tailgate, incorrect turn lights. extra rear bumper, extra gauges and some changes within the engine compartment. The history listed isn’t quite right either.

https://www.orlandoautomuseum.com/sales/vehicles/3564/1957-willys-jeep-dj3a

“The Willys Jeep Truck is a truck made by Willys-Overland Motors from 1947 to 1965. The styling and engineering of the Jeep Truck was based on Willys’ existing vehicles, the Willys Jeep Station Wagon and the Jeep CJ-2A. The DJ-3A was introduced in 1955. It used the body style of the older CJ-3A, along with the L-134 engine. Unlike the CJ-3A, it came with either a column shift or floor shift three-speed Borg-Warner T-96 manual transmission. The DJ-3A”

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1947 CJ-2A Redding, CA **SOLD**

January 3, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE **SOLD** Was $5000.

Not too many jeeps with Dodge engines anymore.

“Firm price. 1965 318 Dodge motor installed. Not original. Needs brake work. Needs wiper installed (included). Needs some work not much. I also have soft top metal and door metal. No fabric. Also tow bar. Runs great”

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1961 Parkway Conversion Wagon Eatonville, WA $5000

January 3, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Willys Wagons • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The seller has done some research, discovering that this started life as a 2×4 for the Navy, but was then was refitted to be a 4×4 for the Forest Service (perhaps the Parkway Conversion was also implemented at that time?) .

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/689434258375917/

“1961 Willys wagon 4×4. 4 speed with a Chevy small block. Vehicle has been stored under cover for the last 5 years until recently. There is some rust shown in the pictures. Hasn’t ran in 3 years and the rear brake line is bad. Does come with a tow bar and lights. Here’s a little back story on the wagon. Researching the serial number from Kaiser/Willys website this was a 2wd drive naval personnel carrier that was built at the end of the Korean War but never left the factory.

The government had Kaiser repurpose it for the forest service they transferred the body to a 4×4 chassis and sent it the forest service in Leavenworth Wa. I purchased it from the grandson of the man who bought it from the forest service. The original engine failed and was swapped out some time in the the mid 80’s. I don’t really want to sell but the wife wants a new house. Open to offers. Please don’t make a low offer I won’t be giving it away :-)”

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1947/1948 CJ-2A(s?) Kalispell, MT **SOLD**

January 3, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

Based on the pics, it seems both of these vehicles are included? The ex-service station red one with the sears half-cab is definitely included. There could be value here.

“1947/1948 willys cj2a project 99% original and complete. Functional before disassembly. Was originally a Standard gas service vehicle from big timber. plenty of extras. Engine is a L134 go devil (ww2 gpw) runs and supposedly fresh rebuild. Start of PTO front and rear. Extras: axles, tranny and t case, 5 tires and wheels, fenders, grill, guages, gas tanks, window, hood, heater, generator, steering etc etc New hat channel, most rust has been replaced with fresh steel. Needs: some more body work Springs, wiring and some break work. 1500 OBO or trade.”

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