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Tim’s Report From Puerto Rico

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I received a report from Tim on his search for Willys during a trip with his wife in Puerto Rico. Coincidently, on the same day, I received an email from Angel in Puerto Rico who was searching for some fenders for a truck restoration (I was able to locate fiberglass and metal ones for him).

Tim writes, “We got away from the cold and spent a few days in Puerto Rico.  As mentioned before we try to rent a Jeep when we travel. But the Jeep fun factor was way too much this trip.  We settled for a little red car for $9 /day verses the $90/day for Jeep Wrangler.  We kept our eyes open but did not see any Willys this trip.  

We did find several new 2016 Jeeps at Fort Buchanan post exchange as part of the Military Overseas Car Program.  Service members can order new cars through this program and  have them shipped to their home state side. Program offers military discounts and special orders. Here is Cathy with a 2017 Jeep Wrangler 75th Anniversary editon.  Later that day we saw an interesting display at a local Jeep dealer, the sign Gran Venta  means   Big Sale. They had 3 new Jeeps  suspended from a crane.”

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1948 CJ-2A Big Bug Creek, AZ $6600

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Has some mods.

“1948 Willy`s jeep at a great price with very little rust. It is still all arigonal except the motor which has been switched out to a v6. Still has 3spd trans. It has a soft top, new gauges, clean interior, tires have very little use. Been kept garaged when not most of time. Dont use it much so time to sell and let some one get some use out of it”

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/5950826486.html

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1946 CJ-2A Mandarin, FL $9,500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $9,500.

(10/09/2016) It’s supposed to be mechanically strong.

“Only two previous owners. Nice example of unmolested Willys survivor. One paint job since new. Garaged most of it’s life. Frame horns excellent. Less than 1000 miles on new engine. Nearly $5000 recently spent on brakes, steering, transmission and axle seals, and other wear items. Have receipts. A reliable drive anywhere trouble free Willys. ”

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/5933010741.html

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1947 CJ-2A Marquette, WI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1300.

Has some Allstate hubs.

“I have for sale this little CJ2A Runs and moves, is a bit rough but complete, has had an F-head engine transplanted in in place of the original L-head, has 16in. wheels, Sears Allstate locking hubs. 4wheel drive all works good, etc. Have title. ”

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1947 CJ-2A Lake City, FL $1200

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Project or parts.

“Yes it is rough but it is complete and has a lot of great parts. comes with a “go devil” flat head 4 and 3 speed transmission. engine was running in the last year. new gas tank and other new parts. fenders, hood and grill in good condition. Seat frames and storage box still good. Frame is good was blasted and re-coated. Windshield frame is usable missing one glass but still has rear view mirror and wipers. Make a great restoration project or farm vehicle, or rat rod Cj”

http://lakecity.craigslist.org/cto/5950638627.html

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Various Engines For Sale

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  1. M-38A1 F-head Sikeston, MO: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/5940727837.html
  2. F-134 eastern Montana: http://montana.craigslist.org/pts/5939217949.html
  3. L-134 Christiansburg, NC: http://charlotte.craigslist.org/pts/5922024352.html
  4. F-134 engines Cranberry, NJ: http://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/5945275413.html
  5. 1 226 & 2 F-134s Red Lion, PA: http://york.craigslist.org/pts/5918596018.html
  6. Unknown engine type Olmsted, OH: http://cleveland.craigslist.org/pts/5932629760.html
  7. L-head Albany, NY: http://albany.craigslist.org/pts/5951423418.html
  8. L-head Deland, FL: http://daytona.craigslist.org/pts/5907699694.html
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1963 Truck Swartz Creek, MI $750

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Craig forwarded this project.

“I am selling a 1963 Willys pickup on rolling chassis.
Cab needs floor pans and rockers. Also misc. welding.
Box is solid and straight but needs some repairs.
I have the Title. Tag is on the body.
Call don’t TEX.
I have some other misc parts like starter,gen, carb,Dist All off
a Hurricane 6 -12 volt Engine.”

http://flint.craigslist.org/pts/5950767125.html

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1949? CJ-3A Plant City, FL $1000

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UPDATE: Still Available. More pics. Not much value.

(06/29/2016) “Have a old military CJ2a flat fender Willis Jeep. It’s rough but great for original parts and it’s all there. The axles motor tranny t case wheels hood grill.. maybe a few parts off the motor like a carb and some old hoses but it was a great piece to collect. Sadily I’m getting out of heels and into airplanes so I’m selling my jeep stuff. Jeep tub and frame is rusted”

http://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/5951370624.html

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Warn’s “Summer Hubs” Hub Caps & Others

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UPDATE: Matt spotted a here-to-for unseen set of hubs. They are listed as #7.

Most know that Arthur Warn’s jeep-related business began with his introduction of the summer hubs, designed to allow the front axles to spin freely. They came packaged in red, green, or blue boxes. As you can see in this ad, Warn advertised them as “hub caps”, but their use during summers led people to call them “summer hubs”. He also credited them with all kinds of benefits.

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Ad was posted to the CJ-2A page. I don’t have a date for it.

But, few know that there were two different types of Warn summer hubs. In addition, there were also at least three different other summer hubs produced.

  1. According to this thread on the CJ-2A page forum, the first type produced was the waffle version:
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  2. This example shows the second version. They were larger and had dimples:
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  3. Ted introduced me to the Kurtland-branded hubs. He’s got them for sale on eBay.
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  4. A photo of these unbranded, aluminum (non-magnetic) hubs were posted to the CJ-2A page by Bruce W. If you recognize them, please let us know the manufacturer.
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  5. Bruce M. posted this photo of an FEG branded summer hub to the CJ-2A page. (now, more on this hub here: http://www.ewillys.com/2023/07/22/f-e-g-hubs/

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  6. Andy shared pics of this flange familiar to M-38A1 enthusiasts, the Clary Flange:
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7. This set appeared on eBay in October of 2018. No indication of model or maker:

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If anyone knows or has photos of other summer hubs, please let me know!

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1941 Photo of Ford GP in Leesville, LA on eBay

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A good shot of a Ford GP.

“1941- Ford GP jeep leads motorcycle troops of the 66th Regiment of the 2nd Armored Division over a road constructed beside a bridge that was “destroyed” by Red forces during maneuvers north of Leesville.”

View all the information on eBay

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