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The AMVCC and Buckeye Air Fair show are working together this February in Buckeye, Arizona. The AMVCC event has been extended to three days this year. Our own Joe-in-Mesa is president-elect for the AMVCC, so make sure to say hello to him if you see him there.
Barry spotted a 1943 trademark application for the term Jeepmobile. The application may have been denied, as the USPTO does not have a record of that term being awarded a registered trademark status.
So, why trademark the term? My guess is that W-O had noticed that the term was, at times, being used to describe the jeep. For example, the third paragraph in this 1941 article that appeared in a variety of newspapers describes the jeep as “jeep-mobiles” or “blitz buggies”:
September 09, 1941, The Daily Reporter out of Greenfield, IN.
The application claims the term was first used by the company on March 01, 1943, which likely means it should appear in some ad some where, but I couldn’t find any ad with that term.
Perhaps securing the term was a defensive measure against others using it (especially Ford)? We’ll likely never know.
After the war, the term pops up several times in newspaper articles as well. So, in some form, the term was used by the public most likely in casual conversation rather than as a formal description by W-O.
Blaine spotted this unusual Hearse from Brazil. Now that’s some style! According to the caption, “This is a Jeep Rural Willys adapted as a Funeral Car, which was used by the municipal government of the city of Pirajú, state of São Paulo, Brazil, in the early 1970s.”
Barry noticed this rear PTO gearbox on eBay this morning. The condition is described as “new”. Either it is a reproduction piece out of India or perhaps it is a rebuilt item (given the imperfect condition of the housing)? Unfortunately, the seller doesn’t have a great track record (at 88.4%).
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“Willys Jeep CJ2A VEC CJ3A CJ3B Pickup Truck Farm Jeep Rear Output Shaft Gearbox”
UPDATE: Blaine and Michael pointed out that this is a program to print these yourselves (3D printer).
While looking for something else, I happened upon this model of a FJ-3 Fleetvan. It appears legit, but I can’t say for sure.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/S7NPSJHE4/ho-scale-jeep-fj-3-postal-delivery-fleetvan
Seems int good shape.
https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/wasco-1949-jeep-willys-cj2a/7441757767.html
“1949 Jeep Willys CJ2A.
Looks and runs great.
Recently installed a roll bar.
A couple minor rust spots, but overall looks great.
Removable rear seat.
Registered and has up to date tags.
Comes with two Jerry Fuel Cans.”
The floors have diamond plate, so it is hard to tell how good (or bad) they are. Everything else seems solid. The serial number is #31000
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/glendale-1946-willys-jeep-cj-2a/7439395225.html
“946 Willys Jeep CJ-2A
First year for the civilian version of the Jeep.
This one is early production, but not quite “VEC”. (SN 31000)
Original running gear and 4-cyl L-head engine.
Low miles on overhaul, runs very well.
Converted to 12V electricals with alternator.
All instruments and lights are working.
Period-correct aftermarket turn signal kit installed.
Also set up for tow-behind with towbar and trailering light harness.
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UPDATE: Price dropped to $8200.
(02/26/2021) This has a louvered hood. The jeep seems solid with a few updates.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/joshua-tree-1946-willys-jeep/7440006543.html
“SUPER CLEAN
RUNS PERFECT
ALL ORIGINAL
STOCK FRONT WINCH
NO RUST
NEAR NEW TIRES
NICE PAINT JOB”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.
Looks like some good bones here, though there is some floor rust.
“1949 Jeepster , runs & stops, some rust in floor, needs a new top. Semi rare as they were only made in 1948,1949, 1950!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,500.
Lots of updates to this MB/GPW.
“Cj 2.. GM 3.8 v6..3 spd manual trans…stock running gear all rebuilt..power steering.all12 volt power..new wheels and tires.. new complete top..stereo..runs and drives amazing.. some extra parts..one of the nicest 45s anywhere.. no emails they will be ignored..if you see the ad it’s available..calls only.”
