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March 1961 Jeep Service and Parts News

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This March 1961 issue of Jeep Service and Parts News is, once again, four pages. Page three contains a couple items I found interesting. In the not-all-fc170-hubs-are-the-same department, in 1961 Willys Motors introduced reinforced drums. I’m unclear on ‘how much more’ these are reinforced. Also on page three we can pinpoint the introduction of the trim tag to early 1961. The article also mentions more information was included on Service Bulletin 505, which I’ve included at the bottom.

Side note: I’ve collected a near-complete folder of Service Bulletins along with a folder of Fleet Service Bulletins, which are close, but not quite the same. They are sitting in a pile awaiting pics and commentary at some point.

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Service Bulletin 505 (4-pages, courtesy of Bruce Agan):

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March 23, 1957, Issue Sat Evening Post

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The March 23, 1957, issue of the Saturday Evening Post featured a jeep on the cover. John Clymer illustrated the cover. He was born not far from me in Ellensburg, Washington, where (to my surprise) the Clymer museum features his art. Guess I’ll have to stop in there and check it out sometime.

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This issue also included this ad, which was part of this 1957 series of three-pane-ads.

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1954 CJ-3B Humboldt, IL $16,500

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UPDATE: This Ad also appears in Silt, Colorado. It’s not clear if that Silt ad is a scam or just a friend of the seller. Thanks to John for pointing this out.

Note the wood flooring in the back. It’s got a dual PTO with winch upfront and pto gear box in the rear.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1357563291806231

“1954 Willys Jeep CJ3B • Coupe Driven 10,184 miles Inferno orange 1954 CJ3B farm model All restored and in working order. Winch on front and PTO on rear work. I am making room for another project. More photos available. PM me for more information. Must drive to appreciate!”

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1948 Wagon Prescott, AZ $21,000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $19,900

(12/12/2023) Looks like a solid build.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3697480527148784

“1948 Willis Overland Express 4wd. Ford 289 engine, stock manual 3 speed and transfer case. Full service on everything. New brakes, lead springs, shocks, tires, axles seals, heater, battery, side window glass, rear door seals. The lettering on the side is stickers and can be removed. There’s more I’m forgetting. Runs great/strong”

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1948? CJ-2A “Lefty?” Marietta, Oh $2500

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Tom shared this 2A, which is listed as a 1946, but the bow holder on the passenger side suggests it is a 1948 Lefty.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/235287562969380

“1946 Willys CJ2A with top and doors. No engine, no transmission, no title. Body is in pretty good shape. Frame is excellent. Would be a good candidate for a body/frame replacement for your rusted out jeep.”

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1959 FC-170 Pyrites, NY $3500

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Andy shared this FC-170 with a dump framework.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1621003398638879

“1959 Jeep FC 170 · Truck · Driven 1,000,000 miles Will take reasonable offers. No Trades! 1959 Jeep FC170 Runs,moves,stops.Has 6 cylinder Hurricane engine.Also has pto with lift cylinder and dump frame. Lots of patina. No Title”

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1946 CJ-2A Canton, OH $2500

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Someone did a pretty good job of marrying that top from a ?? to the jeep.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/232576656591215

“1946 willys Jeep, civilian, uncut, complete with go devil engine and extra transmission with transfer case. Pictures tell the story. Can send more pictures upon request.also have an extra hood. No title bill of sale provided. Can deliver within reason for additional fee. Located Canton South.”

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1961 Truck w/ Dump Bed Lake Hiawatha, NJ $5000

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Andy shared this truck with a dump bed.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1119993079364582

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“61 Willys PU , All original 1 owner . Straight 6 Super Hurricane motor 3 speed , rusty but not bad for its age , frame is solid and and light surface rust only. The worst part is the bed , but it is set up as a dump body , I redid all the brakes completely.It has all chrome body trims.original dash with all gages.original bench seat. It is a perfect restore or keep it the way it is with the patina. It dose run , ha e not driven it though .Over $1000 in brake parts only serious people please don’t waste our time please,”

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