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Year? DJ-3A? Sewell, NJ $2750

November 23, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, DJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Still Available.

(07/14/2020) With 3-on-the-tree and 2WD it sounds like a DJ-3A. The solid back suggests it may have been a convertible model; yet the body has cutout in the rear wells consistent with having been mounted on an MB/GPW. Has the correct hand brake, but incorrect gauges. Has the correct front end, but incorrect rear end. Has the correct 2/3 1/3 seats for a convertible model. Has the incorrect windshield.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/550618715609518/

“I have a 1949 Willies Jeep. It’s a army Jeep. I am looking for someone that will appreciate what it represents. AMERICA. Lol. I did have a title but am unable to locate at this time. I have extra parts and the original rear. It is a 3 on the tree,2wd, single barrel straight 4. It does run and I have driven around my yard. I am looking for a person that knows what a special find this is. Trust me I don’t want to post this for sale,but I want someone who can restore it back to glory.”

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1942 Alaska Highway Report (and more) by Sigrid Arne

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Old News Articles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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As I mentioned yesterday, Sigrid Arne (1894-1973) enjoyed a second big jeep adventure. This time it was a trip to Alaska, then a trip down part of the Alaska Highway while it was still under construction. As you’ll see below, there were a variety of photos that were included in newspapers related to her story about the highway.

Below the Alaska Highway articles are more information about Sigrid and other articles by her. Unfortunately, I can still not locate an obituary nor a biography related to her. So, I’m attaching these articles to this thread so that later I can draft a good wikipedia biography about her.

THE ALASKA HIGHWAY ARTICLE AND PHOTOS:

This first photo was published in the June 15, 1942, issue of the Decatur Journal. It shows Sigrid interviewing Pvt. Levi Schrock and and Prv. Albert Tomaino.

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A day earlier, in June 14, 1942, the Knoxville Journal published Sigrid’s experience watching the military build a road through thickly wooded and boggy areas.

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The June 15, 1942, issue of the Spokesman Review featured this series of photos on its back page. It’s hard to believe that Melba Bergeron Mince was working with the military in that outfit (how did the mosquitos not attack all the exposed skin?

1942-06-15-spokesman-review-sigrid-arne-alaskay-highway-loresOTHER SIGRID ARNE STORIES:

A month prior to the above articles, Sigrid wrote about a woman who lived by herself in Alaska and remained unafraid of the Japanese Military:

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Roplas Bodies and Hardtops for Mahindra Jeeps

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, International • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The brochures below show brochures from Roplas, a manufacturer out of India that produced Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic  (FRP) aftermarket bodies for 91″, 101″, and 104.5″ Mahindra jeeps. These brochures were assembled by Mr. Rahul Ram Amin and shared via the Flat Fender Jeepers Association — FFJA group on Facebook. I’m surprise that none of these bodies made it to the US, at least I’ve never seen them, especially in the Pacific Northwest where fiberglass bodies were readily used.

This fascinating brochure shows a range of special-purpose jeep bodies produced by Roplas, including service vans, police bodies, and ambulance models:

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This shows a Roplas body on an MM 540/440 Jeep:

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This brochure shows a “Ranger” body on a Mahindra NC 640 DP:

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This brochure shows a variety of Jeep body styles built by Roplas for Mahindra models CJ-500D (2Dr & 4Dr) and the NC 665 DP 4Dr Van and Truck. The body products include the Roplas Universal, the Chieftan, the Highlander, the HiRider, and the Cabin. hardtop-mahindra-facebook-8 hardtop-mahindra-facebook-9

This brochure shows a Mahindra NC 665:

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1954 Press Photo of Caged Jeep on eBay

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Here’s a second example of these press photos that includes a different caption. I could not locate an example published in a newspaper.

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“1954 Press Photo Sgt Curt Anderson of Sweden Army Does Stunts in Special Jeep. This is an original press photo. Sgt Curt Anderson shows students at a mechanics school how a specially-equipped jeep can be made to turn somersaults and still come out alright. Photo measures 7.25 x 9.25 inches. Photo is dated 07-07-1954.”

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Originally Published Aug. 5, 2015: “You are bidding on an original press photo of Swedish Army Sergeant Demonstrates Rolling Caged Jeep. Newspaper markings on photo. If listing shows thin red and/or green lines, they are the result of a bad scan & they are NOT on the actual photo. Photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is dated 7/9/1954.”

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1948 CJ-2A Webster, NH $13,000

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Has a variety of updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/694615301433483

“Frame off. Frame blasted, welds fixed and painted. Body sanded down and painted, left most of the dents in it though. All new wiring, 4 wheel disk brakes, 3.73 axle swap, VW TDI with mechanical pump mated to a t18 and d18. Both axles locked with mechanical lockers, 2.5” lift, New gas tank and gauges, soft top, heat etc. I really need a bigger rig to fit the whole family. Only thing I haven’t finished is the trans tunnel cover but most of it is there. Message me with questions. I will not be giving this away and if it doesn’t sell the that’s fine too. Would also trade for a FSJ or a Willys Wagon(prefer the Willys wagon). Or combo of trade with cash.”

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1949 CJ-3A Fords, NJ $6500

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Listed as a CJ-2A, it looks to be a CJ-3A that needs brakes at the very least. It likely does not have the original engine.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/677192576327257

“Work in process DOSEN’T come with tow bar its not mine to give Engine runs it drives just needs brakes to be done Everything in the drivetrain works as it should clutch front locking hubs low range high range she will drive whole drive all the syncros all the gears It’s converted to 12 V has a alternator 12 V coil etc. i have a bunch of brand new parts that go with it Full exhaust system old one on it is ok dont need to be replaced Full pre-bent stainless steel brake line kit New rubber brake hoses Brand new wheel cylinders Brand new drums New shoes w hardware  All brand new gauges New master cylinder New gastank”

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1945 MB Providence, RI $20,000

November 22, 2020 • CATEGORIES: MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Bill shared this MB for sale. Given the price, it’s a little surprising to see that this likely has a CJ-3A or  DJ-3A engine, along with an extra front crossmember and some patches on the front frame rails. Seller says it has combat rims, but I don’t see any in the pics.

https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/providence-1945-willys-mb-jeep/7234274928.html

“1945 Willy’s MB Jeep SN 451888. Jeep has been stripped media blasted and re painted. Solid tub frame, glass. New seat canvas, body mounts, tires, paint, wheel cylinders, brake lines, data plates, canvas top, 6 volt wiring, and rebuilt generator. All lights work to include blackouts. Runs and drives great 4×4 works great. Lots of extra parts and accessories to include tire pump, fire extinguisher, ax, combat rims, shovel ect.
Jeep has a clean title. No rot or rust.”

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