Barry shared this cool video showing a Salvage Workshops great find: five jeeps and parts.
Feel Good: A Group of Students Rebuild Jeep
Bill shared this nice story about a group of students who rebuilt a family’s jeep after the owner died.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/08/06/jeep-mechanic-coronoa-students-porter/
Roberto Flores’ Newest Sketches
“Phantom Automobiles” Postcard
Chris was wondering if anyone knows more about why this postcard describes these vehicles as “Phantoms”, especially when the look more like Ford GPs than Bantam prototypes?
CJ-5 Dealer Letter
Toby purchased a 1966 CJ-5 from an original owner and found this letter inside the owners manual. Note the last paragraph (no coverage for squeak and rattles, lol).
10 Unreliable Post 2000 Jeeps
Bill shared this article about some modern-day jeeps you might not want to purchase. I really can’t say how accurate most of this article is, as I’ve never owned or driven any of these.
1953 CJ-3B Eagle, CO $7500
This appears worth a look.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/eagle-1953-jeep-cj-3b/7651731650.html
“Selling my 53 Willys. I just don’t use it enough. This is a 53 body, on a 58 frame. It has a Dauntless V6 out of a 67CJ. Lots of upgrades;
11 inch brakes with dual reservoir master cylinder, updated steering with a saginaw steering box, new tie rods, etc. All new springs and shocks. Engine was rebuilt 5 years ago and has maybe 1500 miles on it. Rebuilt transmission(T14) , transfer case ,and overdrive. Tires are excellent. Lots of spare parts included.
5:38 rear end so this is not a highway jeep”
1952 M-38 Bennett, CO $7200
This has a variety of updates.
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/watkins-1952-willys-jeep-m38-v6/7650404853.html
“This Willys M38 is in excellent condition except for the top.
There is a Clean, Clear Colorado Title.
It is modified to a low miles Buick V6 called the 231 Even Fire.
The clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing are all new as well as the Brass Pilot Bushing in the back of the crankshaft.
It is a running, driving vehicle that needs a few little touch ups but overall it is a very good running machine.
The four shifters are as follows:
Three Speed with Reverse, Overdrive, 4X4 and the short one puts the entire unit in neutral.
You can shift into Overdrive in Every Gear.
All four tires are brand new, the brakes work excellent and the built on Winch is in perfect condition.
It is very fun to drive and it starts every time I have ever needed it.”
1953 CJ-3B Hermiston, OR $6500
Body looks in decent shape. It might be worth a look.
https://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/d/stanfield-1953-willys-cj3/7642955360.html
“1953 Willys CJ3B 4×4 in great shape for its age. Motor has been rebuilt and runs great. Weber carb. Brakes in good working order. Have original rollbar. Tire rack and fuel rack for the back”
1949? CJ-2A Powell Butte, OR $8000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $8000
(11/01/2022) This has an early 2A grille, so maybe not a late model 2A or a 3A with a 2A grille? It does have updates.
https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/d/powell-butte-1949-willys-cj-2a/7650254952.html
“1949 Willys CJ-2A, cranks but does not start, ran 15 years ago when put in the garage, been garaged most of its life. CJ-3a Windshield, but have the 2A windshield also. Has power steering and newer axles, original engine and transmission and plenty of upgrades. Moving soon and can’t take it along, been in the family over 20 years. No text, please call or email. $8000.00 or best offer.”

























