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On pages 48-29 of the August 15, 1942, Saturday Evening post featured an ad by the United State Rubber Company titled “Here’s Where Your Rubber is Going”. The ad included a Ford GP.
You never know what will pop up around my parents’ house. The other day my sister found this tiny compass set, given to my grandfather for my father and his brothers. The set contains a small magnet, what I believe to be a magnetized arrow that can balance on the magnet, a 1925 coin (unsure what type of metal), and a small leather pouch. All of this was stored in a small envelope with a note to my grandfather.
The letter mentions four items. The fourth may have been a small leather pouch, which somehow I forgot to photograph. The coin was in the leather pouch. The arrow and magnet were in the tiny envelope shown in the photo below. Both the leather pouch and the small envelope were inside the large enveloped with the writing.
I tried to find more info online, but didn’t have any luck. Anyone know some history about this? Is the magnet and arrow supposed to be used with the coin?
Farrell Fox shared this photo of what I call a “Sedan-Jeep” on Facebook. There was no year or caption. I loosely define a sedan-jeep as one which has had some kind of custom top and/or fenders, added that make the jeep a little more car-like.
You don’t see many Bobcats hood in the Southeast.
https://eastnc.craigslist.org/cto/d/burgaw-willys-cj3/6832883610.html
“1950 Willy’s v8 frunt disc Brakes new top 33 tires seats steering wheel brakes frunt gears hubs and more runs perfect”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/16/2018) 05Looks in good shape.
https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/d/1951-willys-cj2a/6845543699.html
“Totally restored jeep cj2 .brand new
body,top,rebuilt engine and transmission,new brakes and tires.
Excellent condition.asking $12,500.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/1/2019) Could be worth a look. Not currently road worthy.
https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/deep-gap-1948-willys-cj2a-jeep/6842299983.html
“For sale 1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep This jeep only has 11,000 miles on it. It was restored back in the 1980s and has been in storage since then. Would not take much to be able to drive it. This jeep is somewhat rare because it was one of a few that has the tire hanger on the left side, they are called leftys. I am asking 6500.00 for it.”
That body sure has some odd things going on.
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/d/wyoming-1946-willys-jeep-cj-2a/6845478402.html
“The Jeep is a 4 cylinder flat head with a 3 speed transmission. It is 4WD with high/low range. The engine runs pretty good the transmission, transfer case, and clutch all work. I have a couple of videos showing things running and working. It has newer front brakes and lines but they don’t seem to work. The rear brakes work. It has new spark plugs, battery, rebuilt carburetor, and an oil change. The frame seems to be actually quite good, it has great rims and tires and even a set of military ish rims and tires. I was hoping to make a military clone, but because of some body customization, it’s really not what I’m looking for. That said, it’s pretty darn cool. It will need a little more work to drive it on the street.”
The body has had some work.
https://annapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/harwood-51-willys-military-jeep/6843994268.html
“1951 Willys M38 military Jeep. Runs great. Good frame and drive line. Body is a little rough. 4×4 converted from 24 volts to 12.”
No obvious rust.
https://allentown.craigslist.org/grd/d/oxford-1940s-converto-trailer/6846179899.html
“Converto Jeep Willys trailer, ball hitch, heavy duty, approx. 6’x4′ box, no title, $550”
Includes a ‘complete’ PTO setup. Sounds like a mix of parts.
https://charlottesville.craigslist.org/cto/d/troy-willys-jeep-cj2a/6843918778.html
“Up for sale is my project jeep. The jeep itself is a 1946 Willys cj2a. Has a title, however, I believe it is a salvage title. I was working on a Dauntless odd fire conversion. The Dauntless engine is from a 1969 CJ5. I heard the engine run before it was pulled and it sounded good. Has been sitting for sometime but is not frozen. I will throw the engine stand in as well. The axles are from a 1970 narrow track CJ5 and have I believe are 3.73. The rear Axle is a Dana 44 with a limited slip. New brakes, wheel cylinders, seals and oil (both axles).
The front axle is a Dana 27 with a set of vintage Selectro lock outs. A 15 inch set of wheels and a 16 inch set of wheels are included. Tires are all junk. T90 A transmission and stock transfer case. Also comes with two new gears I was going to add when I did the conversion. However NO parts have been purchased to connect the transmission to the engine. I do have a set of motor mounts from a CJ5 for the Dauntless. The body is trash, but included. Tub has a LARGE amount of rot. Hood, front fenders and grill in O.K. shape. Comes with a roll bar. Drivers and passenger seat frame, but no hooks to connect the passenger side seat. New leaf springs and shackles all the way around. Well over 2000.00 invested. 1250.00 is firm. Cash only, face to face sale, local pick up. If it doesn’t sell for that price, I will keep it. No trades. Also have a complete PTO set up.”