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I spotted this Warn hub brochure out of Canada on eBay. It’s not I have documented. Its 1954 date makes it a fairly early one for the locking and automatic hub models.
This is the front of the brochure:
The is the back of the brochure:
If you open from the back, it reveals this page:
The this page opens horizontally again to reveal the interior three pages (8.5″ x 11″)
This is the back of the fully opened brochure.
Friday was our 11th anniversary. We had planned to spend the morning at Art-in-the-Park, an annual event held in Richland, Washington, then, maybe, we’d take a drive over to Walla Walla to have lunch.
But no, instead we spent a romantic day setting up our portable corral panels and moving our squeeze (and fighting several wasp nests), so we could treat a calf that has pink eye. Naturally, it was a hot day, so we both got plenty of sun (and I sweated plenty). With the help of a neighbor, we got the calf into the chute and fixed her up as best as we could. We’ll see how it goes.
Readying the squeeze to be moved:
Our neighbor Rich helping us out:
Of course, we needed a few things, so we made a romantic trek to Tractor Supply (woo hoo!):
While in Sunnyside, we tried a hole-in-the-wall Mexican place (El Fogon); the yelpers were right. Food was great!
Thankfully, I have an awesome wife who appreciates an anniversary gone awry!
This package also includes a second backhoe unit. Thanks to Andy for sharing it.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/934236284306555
“Do you want a Jeep? Do you want a backhoe? Do you want both? Do you dig car shows? Really Dig car shows?? Then you need this: A mid 60s Go For Digger factory backhoe built on a Jeep frame and body. The factory was in Toledo and continues today with a small self propelled backhoe made in West Virginia. These units were used by utility companies and municipalities and few survive today. The gentleman from whom I purchased used it for a water line business for 40 years until he retired in 2020.. The upshot is, this a fully functional, working machine, not barn find project. While it may not be pretty, you can get real work done with this. The original body rusted away and was replaced with the beauty you see here at some point long ago. F head motor. I did pull the head and had valves ground and new seals put in. This price Includes half a truck load of extra parts (most new) such as radiator, cylinders, valves, hoses, clutch, etc. Also includes a complete backhoe assembly which I found a year ago. Includes bill of sale. Cash. No trades. No Venmo. No Cash app. Thank you. Other stuff: Low geared rear end with top speed maybe 20 or so. I also have a handheld hydraulic breaker for this which I’ve never used.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,000.
Looks in very good shape.
“Selling a 1958 Willys F150
All wheel drive
Narrow body
Been in storage a long time!
Runs works perfect
Settling a family estate
One owner
20,000 miles
Serious inquires only!! Calling works best!
Asking $18,000”
Blaine shared this FC auction. The Curren price with 12 hours to go is $5000.
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1958-jeep-fc170-longmont-co-240547
“This 1958 Willys Jeep FC170 4×4, originally a 1-ton pickup, has been extensively reimagined as a farm hauler with a new flatbed replacing the cargo box, side stakes, and a transplanted Ford V8 mated to the rest of its original powertrain. Previously used to haul hay on a Colorado horse farm, the FC170 reportedly “runs great” The Jeep is said to be “seldom driven,” its finish is reported to be new, and the seller says that “all rust issues have been remediated,” with new cab corners installed.”
“The original engine in this Jeep has been replaced by a Ford 302-cu.in. OHV V8 of unspecified vintage. The replacement engine, whose mileage is unknown, has been modified with chromed vertical exhaust stacks. The engine is reported to start easily and idle smoothly. The seller says that the original manual transmission sometimes jumps out of second gear under deceleration. A small weep from the transfer case is observed. The engine bay presents as generally clean.”
I can’t tell if the floors have been repaired or not. It looks like it may have a body liner on the floor.
https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/manchester-center-47-willys-jeep/7646818219.html
“47 Willys CJ2 Jeep. Mostly original. Minimal rust, non-military. Runs very well. Full canvas top. Roll bar. Needs new rubber soon. PTO option. Doubtful miles original. New brakes, rebuilt head.”
Douglas saved this wagon from a crusher. He’s hoping someone can use the parts.
https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/pts/d/oakhurst-1962-willys-wagon-4×4-for-parts/7648562098.html
“i have on my trailer a 1962 willys wagon with a good title. it was saved from being scrapped. it does not run and the body is NOT restorable. the 6 cylinder engine spins free by hand . all the drivetrain is intact. complete truck can be delivered but you must get it off the trailer. it does not roll and had to be winched on to the trailer. must sell asap. make offers please. ask around. somebody could use this for lots of rare parts. 7 three 2 7 six 6 one 8 two 5.”
This may be worth a look.
https://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/d/cummaquid-1950-willys-jeepster/7647794741.html
“This is a basically sound Jeepster that needs work. I put in a rebuilt Jeepster Jim transmission, but it still needs to have the engine wired before it will run. I am including a new wiring harness for the entire vehicle. This is the four cylinder Jeepster and ran fine before the wiring deteriorated. This Jeepster will have to be towed.”
Unclear how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/992519655077788
“Posting for a friend. He has 3 willys wagons for sale with tons of extra parts. Located in Finley WA. Best to go look at them rather than ask me a ton of questions. Interested parties will receive a phone number to schedule a time to have a look.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3500.
(07/12/2023) This runs, but has an f-head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/105621806137796
“1948 CJ2A..runs and drives great, stops but not well, needs brakes. F head motor has been installed and purrs, no smoke. Other than that, this jeep is in original condition including the seats, gauges all work, paint, 3 speed and 4 wd all work. Tires match and are 90% full tread or more. Also includes a stock spare with a very old tire. Floorboards up front need repair. Windshield and frame are savable but rusty. Fuel tank is out for a flush and air filter, stock, is all there. Comes with the 1/2 top shown and a full hard top complete too! All body panels are still factory Willy’s embossed.”
I’ve been busy this last week cleaning up, repairing wiring, and modest remodeling of our “lean-to” area (a series of lean-tos built off an old small one room building with a garage) to accommodate hay storage. With our current perfect weather (highs around 90) over the next two days, I want to get was much done as I can.
Our goal has been to have all the hay we need for the winter stored and ready for winter. Our next door neighbor grows enough hay for our winter needs (and gives us a great price, as we let him borrow our tractor), but last year we began buying it too late, so we found ourselves having to buy hay in the middle of winter from a half hour away. Moreover, we weren’t organized enough to store 400 plus bales. This year, we have the room to do that, but it has taken a couple dump runs and some reorganization to do it.
The next updates will be Saturday.
Steve shared this image of a jeep on the xmas issue of Black Cat Comics. This is issue #27 published February 10, 1951. According to this collector site, an issue of this comic sold in 2015 for $1,161! It probably doesn’t hurt the value that this issue includes an interview with John Wayne.
