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Roger Martin spotted this one. I thought I’d already posted it, but can’t find it. The steps have been modified.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3846565302036034/
“Nice 47 runs and drives great.”
Lacks combat rims and has a hood bump; probably had a different engine at some point.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/royersford-willys-mb-jeep/7050336612.html
“1944 Willys MB Jeep. Have owned since 2001. Approx: in 2010, took to Army Jeep Parts in Bristol for upgrades. New Timing Chain, Radiator and Rebuild of Carburator a few of the upgrades. 4 page invoice included in sale. Runs and drives great but needs to go to a good home for more TLC and to be enjoyed/shown. Since rebuild, approx: driven 5-10 miles a year”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.
Looks read for some hauling.
“I recently acquired a 1966 Jeep trailer. Has minor BATTLE damage in the form of a couple bullet holes. All original military. Never restored or repainted. Has lights and wiring harness and brakes. Pintle attachment. Pulls good. Will have a NEW set of off road tires installed. 16” Military rims. No through rust, just minor surface rust. Perfect Jeep off-road utility trailer.”
Roger Martin spotted this trailer, which looks to be a Ben Hur model. It’s only 40 miles from him. He’s generously offered to pick it up for someone if they are interested.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/459139105022862/
“Great pull behind. Solid. Good rubber. 2 inch ball. Lights do not work. No title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
This is just a rolling chassis.
“Completely gone over frame and axles. All new seals and axle bearings. 4 wheel disc brake conversion. Cleaned and painted. New king pin bearings. Comes with L-134 engine and original trans and t-case that need gone over. Other parts may be available. NO TITLE.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.
(12/03/2019) It’s a project.
“LOCAL PICKUP ONLY WITHIN 7 DAYS,WILL BE AWAY DEC 11-26 2019,1942 willys military jeep motor number mb254026 ,motor moves freely,did not try to get running,front frame horns need repair but the rest of the frame looks good,no fuel tank,correct seat missing,bill of sale only/no tile or data tags,includes 4 combat rims,sold as is,body and fenders have rust,2 STOCK JEEP WHEELS ON JEEP NOT INCLUDED,correct motor/early t86 transmission/transfer case,local pick only from Pemberton NJ 08068,all parts unless otherwise noted are used,takeoff,has wear,not NEW ,REBUILT,OR NOS,may be dirty,dings,dented and may need cleaning”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/12/2020) More pics from different angles would be useful.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/680714525968715
“1948 Willy’s Jeep CJ-2A New Vinyl Top Recore Radiator Rebuilt Starter New Springs (4) Replaced Tires and Wheels”
I spent yesterday been working on a series of marketing posts related to the Kaiser Willys integration in 1953 and 1954. So, just a handful of posts today.
July 23, 2017, after a long day of driving, Scott had a long night of engine work.
Some of you may remember the July 2017 Alaska Or Rust adventure and the problems that Scott Gilbert’s wagon engine gave him (and Bob Christy and, part of the way, Rick Pacholski) … how has it already been 2 1/2 years?? Yikes!
After several engine rebuilds during the trip, the Scott and Bob were forced to turn back early and could not complete the trip. Eventually, Scott reinstalled a rebuilt engine and got the wagon going again. However, not surprisingly, Scott’s especially diligent these days about checking the condition of his wagon’s engine.
In an effort to monitor the engine’s condition, he wondered if there was any way to test the oil (he runs Lucas classic 10-30 oil) to be sure there wasn’t extra engine wear occurring. After checking with other folks and finding no answers, he hit the internet. Eventually, he tracked down Blackstone Laboratories. For only $25, Blackstone tested his oil and reported the results within a week.
About Scotts’ engine, the lab reported that the oil looked in good shape, which provides Scott with more reassurance that his newest rebuild will serve him well over the coming years. Still, he plans to do a few more tests occasionally, just to be sure. So, if you are concerned about your engine oil, you might check out Blackstone Laboratories.
Barney Goodwin of Barney’s Jeep Parts brought up an interesting bit of history regarding Canadian made Kaiser Jeep CJ-5s for the US (and Canadian?) market.
He wrote, “Your Canadian made Commando brochure post got me thinking. A customer of mine in my hometown of Houston has his dad’s ’69 CJ5 bought brand new at Woodie’s Jeep in Houston .
And, it was made in Canada!
Dave, the only reason I can think this happened is that Toledo had a military contract(s) they were running at the late 1960s and required the Toledo capacity. Around that same time, Kaiser Jeep had a short contract for M-151A1 MUTTs, contracts for M-274 Mules, and contracts for the Kaiser Jeep M-35 Deuces. Keep in mind it was also the first year for the Postal D100 Dispatcher DJ-5A. All of this was before AMC bought Jeep and moved government products production to Indiana as AMGeneral.
Kaiser Jeep’s solution? Shift the production of CJ-5s (and other vehicles?) to Canada.
Below is a picture of the data plate for my friend’s 1969, the one bought in Houston. Note the location of it and size. It’s right below the regular VIN plate on the firewall.
Most CJ-5s of that era had the 4 holes already punched in that location and they exist on our Toledo made 13,000 mile 1971 CJ-5.
If anyone else has insights into this, we’d welcome them!
