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Different Tire/Jerry Can Carriers

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UPDATE II: Another carrier to add to the list thanks to Jim. This was a Husky-built tire and jerry can carrier.

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UPDATED October 31, 2019: More Tire and Gas Can carriers have been added to this post.

1. Con-Ferr offered various options in it’s 1970 catalog. A few of the mounts were made and sold by Con-Ferr. The pages also include a Bestop Tire Mount and another example of a Kayline tire mount:

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2. This page from the 1970s Brian Chucha Catalog provides additional pics of the Kayline and the Con-Ferr carrier options:

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3. Best Top Tire carrier from the late 1970s catalog:

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4. Kayline ski and/or luggage Rack.

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1959 FC-150 Center City, MN Hemming Auction

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Bill shared this FC. Looks in good shape.

https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1959-jeep-fc150-center-city-mn-351323

“… Described as having undergone a cab- and bed-off restoration, with recent paint that’s said to be in very good shape, the Jeep has also reportedly received a new bed floor and hardware, and scored a win in its only car-show appearance to date…”

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1957 Truck Hancock, NH Hemmings Auction

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This truck is currently at $5800. Thanks to Bill for sharing.

https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1957-jeep-other-843526

“A 1957 Willys Jeep Flatbed with a flathead Super Hurricane six-cylinder is what’s offered here, for sale at no reserve. The New Hampshire-based vintage 4×4 was reportedly painted in 2020 and has a “rust-free” body, while the L-head Super Hurricane engine is said to be original, but in need of a tune-up. There are 65,754 miles on the odometer, but the seller notes it was non-functional for a while. The truck’s true mileage is unknown. “It’s time to pass this truck on to another old Jeep lover,” says the seller.”

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Sportif, Dispatcher, Beach Comber, Commuter & DJ-6A

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UPDATE: Roger Jordan posted this rare photo of a DJ-6A concept vehicle on Facebook. It reminds me of the Dispatcher-100 and Sportif models, so I’ll add it to this page

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Originally posted April 8, 2019:

As most folks know, Brooks Stevens was instrumental in numerous production and concept car designs. One of the lesser known projects was, apparently, an offshoot of the DJ-3A 2WD line. There are four documented designs, two of which became concept vehicles.

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The Dispatcher and the Sportif concept cars.

  1. The Sportif: This DJ-3A-like vehicle appears to use the DJ-3A convertible windshield and hood, to which some stylistic designs have been added. There are a variety of undated pics at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s website which tags the images as being prototypes for the Canadian Market. A March-April 1995 Willys World article dates the pics to 1959. Brook Stevens is pictured in both images.

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    Link to Milwaukee Art Museum

  2. The Dispatcher (aka Dispatcher Sportif) and Dispatcher 100: The Milwaukee Art Museum labels this simply as the Dispatcher, but other placed identify this as the Dispatcher 100 or Dispatcher Sportif. You can see all the pics at the Museum’s website.

    Dispatcher 100: Derek Redmond published a slightly different version of this concept at the CJ-3B page. It’s titled the Dispatcher 100 (has an insignia with the name on the passenger door) and it may represent a slight update or next evolution of the “Dispatcher” above. The cover on the passenger side cowl suggests this might have been made from the later model DJ-3A body (which used the hole for a heater vent).
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  3. Jeep Beach Comber: This fanciful 2WD vehicle looks inspired by the DJ-3A Surrey, one designs for beaches and vacation rentals. There’s only one image of it at the Milwaukee Art Museum. This appears to use the later model Willys hubcaps seen on the Surreys.
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  4. Jeep Commuter 100: It looks to be a roomier version of the other vehicles, but with a top that allowed lots of visibility. There’s only one image of it at the Milwaukee Art Museum. This jeep also appears to use the later model Willys hubcaps seen on the Surreys. I can attest that the low windshield and low soft top (if that is a soft top) would have made it difficult for 6-footers like me to climb back into the rear seat.
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1962 FC-170 Dually Cedar Rapids, IA $15,000

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I suspect this will sell pretty quickly.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/520102966765908/

“Runs and drives. Was restored at some point by previous owner. Fresh fluids, fresh carb rebuild. Tires appear to be original to the truck, weather checked but hold air. Bill of sale only.”

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2 CJ-2As Phoenix, AZ $7500

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The red one has no engine.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1137643770271608

“1946 & 1947 cj2a’s. Multicolored one is a 47’ titled, running L134, with working O/D. Carb needs a rebuild, brakes need attention, but stops. Older 7.00×15’s NOS, just mounted. The red one is a 46, no title, no motor, but I have enough parts to put it together including 2 blocks, one just needs to be assembled. Message me if you have any questions”

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