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These quick searches can help you find things on eBay. People list in the wrong categories all the time, so don't be surprised to see brochures in the parts area for example. This section used to be split into jeeps, parts and other categories, but recent changes to eBay will require this information to be recoded.
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There are plenty of interesting, unusual, historic and surprising stories related to Jeeps and their owners. In addition, some of these features have nothing to do with jeeps. This link will display all featured stories starting from the latest.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
The tub is supposed to be rough, but we’ve seen worse.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/669879074314240
“Project I’ve lost interest in. Too much to list, starts and runs, I have everything for it I drove it home when I bought it. Tub is in rough shape but the rest is good. I have the original title for it from Hayden. Lots to tell please contact for more info!!! The Jeep is apart at the moment. But easy to put back together”
I’m not sure how much value is here. This has an aftermarket body that sits on a Jeepster Commando frame.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/359078781559876
“Project High Hood Jeep CJ-3B. Sitting on a 1969 Jeepster frame with a 225 V6 – 3 speed transmission, brand new steel fenders. Have title to run and running gear.”
In about a week and a half I will be making a quick trip to Minnesota (about an hour north of Minneapolis) to finally pick up a wrecked former racing jeep with a fiberglass Parkette body. David Franz has been great about storing this while I found a time to snag it.
The timing of this hasn’t been finalized, because mom’s title issues have been solved to the satisfaction of a title insurance company, so we’ll be listed her place this coming Wednesday, which means renting a U-haul to complete one last cleanup, but that will only take one day.
So, if you need something moved between Washington and Minnesota, I may be able to trailer it on my way to or from Minnesota.
Steve Carter mentioned that, coincidently, this race rig is a sister rig of sorts to my racing jeep. Mine sounds great and feels read to race, but it is just too tight of squeeze in the driver and passenger seat. Rather than rework the space, body, and cage with my race jeep, my plan is to drop the cage and body below onto my racer, which will give me more room (the body and cage are both wider). This also has a better clutch/brake setup than mine.
I received my second booster shop on Thursday, the result of which kept me hunkered down yesterday with a few chills and aches, so I took the time to scan the following document.
This unusual catalog from Miller Tools highlights tools specifically for Willys vehicles, both jeeps and automobiles. It is catalog F-618 printed in May of 1952. There are 92 pages in the book, including three order forms. I’ve broken it up into multiple sections for easy of downloading and zipped the PDFs together in one file (63mb), should you want to check it out. Unfortunately, my PDF management/editing apps don’t work under the newest Mac OS, which is another reason I didn’t combine them (have to locate a new PDF capable app). If you have a problem dealing with the zip file, then I can send you independent links for the various sections.
http://www.deilers.com/miller/1952-05-miller-tools-willys-overland-catalog.zip
Here are a few pages:
This brochure, No. 761, highlights Koenig’s King brand of winches in a single sheet with three folds.
UPDATE: This is back up for auction.
(03/14/2022) Blaine shared this J-24 auction. Looks in good shape.
https://washington.hibid.com/lot/119928325/1979-mitsubishi-j24-jeep-w–soft-top/
“RH drive, Mitsubishi dsl engine, canvas top, 4×4, manual transmission, locking hubs, hi/lo transfer case, front pto winch, rear hitch, 215R15 tires. Odometer Reads: 28,002 km VIN: J24-07793”
I picked this November 1960 Koenig King Winch brochure with a from number of 11-60 off of ebay.
Andy shared this rarely seen US Navy Smalley Port-O-Spot. It’s another odd utility vehicle partly built with Willys-Overland parts. Only a couple hours left in the bidding; the high bid is currently $3100.
“Made by Oxnard Heavy Maintenance & Mfg Co. Oxnard California. It has a Willys drivetrain, and it does run and drive.”
Looks like a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/702473854328922
“Had this for good number of years. In good condition, runs well, power steering, 3 speed manual transmission. Know of no problems but with vehicle this old sold as is.”
Mike shared this DJ-5-transformed-into-a-smoker (in the back) and grille (under the hood).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/734804307543868
“Pull up with this at your next party. Built from the shell of an old postal jeep. 18 ga steel welded in the cargo area(back) and sealed and all shelves (2) are on rollers so they pull out. Side back windows have shelf to keep things warm. Under the hood you have a 36″ flat top griddle for cooking. I built a fire box that only uses wood or charcoal. I used only hickory wood. Smoker is mounted on a trailer for easy towing. All lights on jeep except headlights work as they should .”
