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2 Mighty Mites Wheeling, IL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3700.

(06/05/2019) A couple Mighty Mite projects.

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“The body metal on these vehicles is aluminum, so there is no body panel rust.

The blue Mite is an M422. It is very complete, and really only needs seats and a pintle. A driver’s seat and pintle hook are on the other Mite, so those could easily be swapped over. The windshield is technically incorrect, as it is the M38 style. However there are two correct Might Mite 2nd pattern windshields included in the sale. (The most noticeable difference is where the windshield wiper arms protrude in relation to the windshield hood bumpers. On the M38 ws they are centered within each bumper. The correct Mite ws has the wipers protrude inboard of the bumpers.)
The body number is 440
The frame number looks to be 1727
I cannot read the engine number

The silver/aluminum Mite is an M422A1. Included is a correct windshield, a voltage regulator, and a generator. The front-end body aluminum panels are complete and included. This Mite would need some suspension work, as well as some front-end steering/suspension pieces to be complete in that area. Because it is missing some minor suspension components and the front aluminum body pieces have been removed (but are included) it simply looks like less of a vehicle. It is missing the front right wheel and suspension parts. There are also some spare/extra parts included, including a spare engine.
The body number is 3408
The frame number is 3248
The engine number is 1769

The Mites are located just north of Chicago. Both Mites have titles. The internal condition of all three engines is unknown. Please PM me with any questions or offers. I’ll do my best to answer your questions, but I’m not a Mite guy, so my knowledge is very limited. I am not willing to part these out. The M422 is almost 100% complete and would be an easy enough restoration on its own, but paired with the A1 you’d probably only need a passenger seat, rear seats, (and if you so chose) top bows and canvas to complete it.”

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Progressive Farmer Magazine Jeep Ads

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Generally, my interactions with ebay sellers have been excellent. But, of course, it was only a matter of time before I received some damaged goods.

Recently, I got a good price on three Willys-Overland Progressive Farmer Magazine Ads from the late 1940s off of eBay. However, the packaging was less than stellar; in fact, it was so poor that the package arrived like this:

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Inside, each of the ads was torn in the same spot, meaning the USPS was a little too rough with the package (though I do think the seller’s poor packaging is really the primary issue).

Worse, the ads were wrapped in cellophane, without any kind of backing, making them difficult to remove without tearing the pages worse:

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The good news is that upon being notified the seller refunded my money in its entirety and let me keep the fairly worthless ads. Still, I can eventually scan them and repair them in photoshop, some day.

And now for the Ads: This ad does not have a date on it, but given the “J” logo, I’d say it was December of 1945 or January of 1946, page 11:

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This next one is from July of 1946, page 19:

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This one is from May of 1947, page 49 (it also appeared in the May 1947 issue of the Country Gentleman Magazine):

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Thor Winch $650 … And the Related Brochure

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UPDATE: Here’s a Thor PTO winch for sale. See the brochure for it at the bottom of the post. (Thor also made hubs).

https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/pts/d/bakersfield-1960s-thor-pto-lb-winch/6912177380.html

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“A late 1960’s Thor T-100 Pto 8000lb winch. Popular on old Willys and jeeps,
Very hard to find, in Excellent condition as far as running properly.
Hasn’t been used since the late 70’s always been stored in a dry place no rust, has some paint missing from being moved around over the years.
Asking 650$ Obo
I have no use for this but I’m sure someone restoring a project Jeep or Bronco would love to have an original winch from the era.’

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Original Post from December 2016: 

The Thor line of winches. Thor also had a line of hubs.

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1953 CJ-3A San Gabriel Valley, CA $5000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000

(02/16/2019) Has updates.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/for/d/san-gabriel-1953-willys-jeep/6913290435.html

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“I’m selling my1953 willys jeep with good condition. It’s drivable and v8 small block engine.
Two gas tanks
brand new seats
New suspension
New cooling
New oil and filter
Full rolling bar
Storage boxes.
It’s clean title.”

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1947 CJ-2A Spirit Lake, ID $4900

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Includes a DVD of this jeep going over the Rubicon. Needs master cylinder fixed.

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/spirit-lake-1947-willys-overland-cj-2a/6914406334.html

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“1947 Willy’s Overland CJ-2a Jeep

Veteran of 5 trips over the Rubicon Trail, ‘the Hard Way’!

• 225 V-8 ‘Odd-Fire’ GM Engine, Rebuild has less than 2,000 miles on it!
• Engine had Complete Rebuild – Bore = 10% over – Tight!
• Weber Carburetor – Baffled for running on “extreme-tilt” terrain!
• Dana-40 Heavy-Duty Rear End!
• Posi-traction in Rear End = 110# torque to break loose = “Tight”
• 11” Brakes installed from ½ Ton! (9” is standard on the Willy’s)
• Warn Hubs on Front Wheels.
• Electronic Ignition installed = ‘no points to mess with’!
• Original 3 speed floor-shift with 1st being a ‘granny-gear’ for ‘walking’.
• And….has a Back Seat!
* Full Roll Bar with added Seat-Belts
• All ‘Steel’ original body!
• Have extra parts, i.e. Original ‘stick’ hubs, soft-top frame + doors, 15” wheels, extra drive-line shaft, extra rear-end pinion, etc.
• Comes with a “Clean” Title!
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1948 CJ-2A Livingston, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3850.

Though it has the driver side spare tire mount, I do not believe this was a lefty. It appears the original holes for the front bow holder are still there.

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“1948 Willys CJ2A for sale. L-head motor. All brake lines and wheel cylinders have been redone. New brake master cylinder, converted to 12v. New gas tank. Reupholstered seats. Tub is in pretty good condition. Runs well. Call for more info or if you would like to come take a look”

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1950 M-38 Hayden, ID $1800

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Will need some work.

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/hayden-1950-willys-jeep/6913596603.html

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“Help me reclaim my garage. Running 1950 willys flat fender jeep project. Orginal flat 4 drive train, new radiator, new tires , new springs, clean title. Body is rough, rust is present, but not too bad for its age. No time to work on it and I need the space back. Bring a trailer. 1,800 obo”

 

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

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700.

(07/25/2018) Not sure how much value is here.

“Decent body, chassis, roll cage. Tub has had the floor repaired, new fuel tank and has lifted suspension under it. Had a chevy 6 cylinder in it last. Last owner cut the hood for stacks, but will be easy to repair. All body edges are good, has a few rust spots that will be easy to fix. Steering column is there. Have a bench seat that fits well. Was going to build, but might clearing out projects.”

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Year? L-Head Gilbert, AZ Status Unknown

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $300.

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“This is from an early CJ 2a or cj3 Jeep from 1946 to 1955 era. Sitting for long, will need to be rebuilt most probably. AS IS
MUST PICK UP AND BE ABLE TO LIAD ON A PICKUP.’

 

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