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The McKay Brothers

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Just a few updates tonight….

I drove up to Sandpoint, Idaho, today to meet with the McKay brothers, aka Minnesota Chris and Idaho Todd. I had a great time with them last year and was looking forward to another visit.

I once again met them at Todd’s business, Big Lake Recreation. We went to lunch (a delicious burrito at Joel’s), then went to see Todd’s newest Tux. In the picture below, you can’t see them, but those two guys are under the blue Tux discussing some finer points of PTOs. I’m pretty sure they forgot all about me. Or maybe I was supposed to join them?

About that time I remembered I hadn’t been taking pictures, so I took the one below. Then, I too fell under the jeep spell and managed to forget taking another photo over the remainder of our time together. Though I didn’t get any more photos, I did get some good parts from Chris. So, thanks go to Todd and Chris for the great afternoon!

Speaking of Chris, he’ll be heading East to Minnesota in a few days. If you need anything transported, contact him at nscustoms@hotmail.com or through his Vintage Willys Parts Page on Facebook and maybe he can help you.

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1945 Photo of CJ-2A Assembly Line on eBay

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Here’s a neat photo that includes VEC CJ-2As on the assembly line.

“This is an original press photo. The peacetime version of the Jeep is in volume production at the Willys-Overland plant here. Shown is a sub-assembly line where bodies get finishing touches. The company which expects a world wide market for the vehicles as a farm and industrial tractor, truck, mobile power unit and passenger conveyance plans to build 20,000 this year. Photo measures 10.75 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 07-26-1945.”

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1962 Photo of CJ-3B & Leprosy Team Stuck in Thailand

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Some slow-going through Thailand’s mud.

“1962 Press Photo Anti-leprosy team push the Jeep in Yasothorn near Thailand. This is an original press photo. Fighting the stigma of the outcast Members of an anti-leprosy team struggled pushed a Jeep, carrying supplies, out of the mud in Yasothorn, Northeast of Thailand. The team, sponsored by the Thai Government and the World Health Organization of the United Nations surges out and treats leprosy victims throughout the country. The travel from village to village Setting up clinics in health centers or temples, where they dispense Sulfone drugs. Photo measures 10 x 8 inches. Photo is dated 08-25-1962.”

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1948 CJ-2A Colorado $5000

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The sellers of this jeep are very interested in seeing it go to someone who will restore it. It’s got a rare Boston Top that’s in good condition. Contact Mark Pinel at (970) 201-7673 or MarkandLisaPinel@gmail.com if interested.

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“It is partially restored (Brakes, Suspension, Seats Re-upolstered), 33,618 original miles. My Dad bought it brand new Dec. 13, 1947 and I have the original bill of sale. It starts easily and holds excellent oil pressure, never had the head off but is in need of carb re-build. I have all the original equipment including governor, PTO, all seats and original aluminum removable hard top with exception of the snow plow. I also have a wide array of spare parts including color-coded cloth wireing harness, vacuum and electric WW motors, ignition parts, complete exhaust system, etc, everything that one would need to put it into first order condition. But it needs to go to a legitimate restorer who can do it right. The engine & VIN numbers on the Bill of Sale match the Jeep and data tags.

Starts easily but the carbureator needs a rebuild as the jets are so clogged up it needs nearly full choke to run. Among the spare parts is a rebuild kit or two for the carb. The transmission shifts well as does the transfer case and the PTO case. The speedometer cable broke during the last few years my Dad had the Jeep but he only was using it around their home, it was not even registered so no meaningful miles since. I have a replacement speedometer cable. The mileage is shown on one of the photos as 33,618.

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1948 CJ-2A Simi Valley, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.

Lots of updates. Looks in good shape.

“1948 Willys Jeep. New motor, transfer case, breaks. Later model front and rear end. 305 Chevy V8 with 4 speed. 32″ BFG mud terrains. 8000# winch. This is a nice clean jeep with a bunch of new parts. Clean title. $8500 OBO”

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1947 CJ-2A Clovis, CA $20,000

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Lots of updates.

https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/6182245852.html

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“Chevy small block 350 swap
Edelbrock intake
Holley adventure off road carb
Edelbrock high rise valve covers
MSD spark plug wires
new starter
installed an aluminum radiator with electric fan wired in a thermal switch or toggle switch on the fly
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1961 Wagon & Parts’ Wagon Gibbstown, NJ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500

Looks like there’s value here.

“I have a nice 1961 Willys Wagon. It is. A nice driver by no means a show car. It has rust in a lot of places but looks so cool. Has a Chevy 6 cylinder with HEI ignition,has a turbo 350 trans and a Ford rear end. It is still on the original frame. Has nice duel exhaust. Rust and drives good. Gets a lot of attention. Interior has been redone and is very nice,no headliner. Needs a new headlight switch . Heater works. Turn signals work. Breaks are good. I also have with it a 1963 Willys Wagon for parts for the 61 or you can go the other way. The 63 is on a blazer frame with a small block in it and the blazer drive train. Very good body but does have rust in some areas”
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