Monthly Archives: February 2023

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Early Warn Winch Brochures

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These three Warn brochures are on eBay.

  1. This brochure for the 6000lb winch includes on the back a reference to Kelly Manufacturing as a distributor of Warn winches in the eastern US. I believe the print date is July 1968.
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  2. The print date of this brochure for the 8000 lb winch appears to be December 1970. It does not include a reference to Kelly.
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Broken Facebook Images and Google’s WEBP

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For a couple weeks I’ve been having problems loading some images from Facebook Marketplace in my safari browser (I can load the same pages successfully in other browsers like Firefox and Google Chrome). This is an annoying issue because, obviously, it means I can’t see some ads for use on eWillys.

I finally determined  that Facebook is experimenting with using Google’s “.WEBP” format for some pics. The solution is to update my Safari browser. Okay, that’s doable.

My problem is that the WordPress version I run (the platform under the eWillys skin) won’t let me post those files, which means I have to move those images to a photo program, then resave them as jpegs.Well, that’s a pain I don’t need!

So, I need to update my WordPress instance, but sometimes that breaks things. So, if Ewillys goes down, I tried updating and things didn’t go well. (I have other sites that update just fine, but my eWillys webhost has locked down the eWillys files tightly, which is both good (for security) but bad (for me manipulating things).

Anyway, if some of you also have the problem with broken images in some Facebook Marketplace ads, that’s likely why (Only seems to happen in some auto ads).

 
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1946 CJ-2A Berthold, CO $10,000

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Appear solid. Has some updates and a few changes.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1219236012052079

“1946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A. Mostly original. Has flanged axel rear end with posi. Original flat head 3 speed 5.38 geared. 31 10.50 tires. Seats have been recovered it has been repainted. This is a trail jeep it does have a few minor scratches.”

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1979 Spring Summer Issue of Jeep News

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UPDATE: I had this as a 1978 issue, but I think it may actually be from 1979.

After a year of 20 page newsletters, this one and the next one were cut to twelve pages. This includes an extra flyer advertising jeep equipment. The readers letters section (pg 2-3) contains descriptions of clubs that match my memories of being in a club.

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Winter 2022-2023 Issue of Dispatcher Magazine Has Been Released

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I received the latest issue of Dispatcher Magazine yesterday. In it, John Gunnel discusses Howard Tibbal, his huge circus model, and circus jeeps, while Barry Thomas shares how Henry Ford saved the jeep.

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Art From Roberto Flores

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Roberto shared some jeep art he’s done recently.  If you are interested in having him illustrated something, you can reach him through http://robertoflores.com.

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1948 Wagon Boulder Creek, CA eBay

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Bill shared this early wagon for sale. It’s got an unusual interior fabric scheme.

View all the information on eBay

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“We have a 1948 flat fender Willy’s overland wagon. Has a rebuilt 4-71 hurricane engine. Column 3 speed, with the factory overdrive. Original Rearend , and Suspension. I put new KYB shocks all around, since we bought it.
We bought this Willys at an estate sale. The previous owner, own it for 40 years. He loved it, but unfortunately, he passed before getting the rebuilt engine running. It’s been sitting since 1997, undriven. I put all new brake shoes, wheel cylinders, and master cylinder. Has manual brakes. Brand new radiator and shroud. Decent paint, for its age. It is not running. Needs your expertise, This Willy’s comes with all new windows and rubber seals. A few more boxes of parts, and a new exhaust system, not installed yet. Light rust on front floors, solid vehicle, but has rust under the drivers door and below drain holes on sliding windows in back. Great flat fender, for you to put your spin on. We have a clean title on Non Op status
Feel free to call with Questions! “

 
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1960 CJ-3B Shipshewana, IN $2500

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Nick’s got this late model 3B for sale.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/561707519327163

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“*Clear title*

I have a forklift to help load. 1960 Willys CJ3B that was last plated in 2011. Frame is solid. Body is rough as shown in pics.

T90 Transmission and D18 tcase shifters all move nicely. F134 engine. The fuel pump and starter works. Engine compression is 100-75-0-60. The valves seem to be moving, and I haven’t looked into it any further. Probably needs soaked and cleaned up after sitting for so long.”

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1954 M-170 Memphis, TN $4500

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This looks to be a project.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/842398679463287/permalink/1847785485591263/

“‘54 M170 Ambulance model. Engine runs, new fuel pump, new carburetor. Needs work as seen in the pics. Comes with a Bellview winch
Located in Memphis, TN
Need to sell, medical bills
$4500 obo”

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1953 CJ-3B Enumclaw, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.

(01/05/2023) This has a large 27 gallon tank in the back.

“350 chev T-18 transmission Model 18 transfer case, warn OD Dana 44 rear, ARB air locker Dana 30 front out of 83 cj, lock rite New frame fully boxed front to rear Brand New 33” cooper STT on aluminum wheels Had rewired, heater added 17 gallon fuel cell, so it holds 27 gallons total Warn 8274 winch Full cage”

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