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June 1949 Southern Utah – Glen Canyon Trip

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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These two photos from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science Digital Archives includes these two photos from a June 1949 trip though Southeastern Utah, specifically the Glen Canyon area. It’s unclear who these folks were or whether this was an official survey party or just an jeep adventure.

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February 1945 Ireland Denies Jeep Trademark

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old News Articles • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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On February 11, 1945, the Pittsburgh Press shared the news that Ireland had ruled that the word Jeep could not be trademarked there. There were two reasons for that decision: 1) the word had not been stamped on the vehicle(s) and 2) the term ‘Jeep’ had fallen into public domain as a result of usage.

Both concerns seem valid. Even today, there’s confusion around the brand in terms of Willys vs. Jeep. However, one could argue that both issues were the result of Willys-Overland’s effort to win a war, thus the company sacrificed normal naming (in terms of vehicle models), advertising, and trademarking issues. So, why should they be penalized?

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1957 FC-170 Plymouth, MA $36,000

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677 • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This FC sold for $36,000.

Bill shared this beautiful FC-170 for sale on eBay via AutoEvolution.

“This is a 1 owner truck and considered brand new, never been registered or titled til summer 2020
A Mississippi Truck its entire life, used on a farm and around town.
52,000 Original Miles
Undergone a complete frame off restoration
Hurricane 6 Cyl motor with less than 20 miles on rebuild
3 speed transmission with 2 speed transfer case
Original Radio and Fan as were the only options for that year.
No rust
New Paint in original color scheme and new upholstery on interior.
Truck looks Brand New!
Runs and Drives Beautifully!!”

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1946 CJ-2A Charlotte, NC $16,900

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Appears solid.

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/ctd/d/statesville-1946-jeep-cj2a-willys/7272921848.html

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“1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A

MECHANICAL:
-Factory 4 cylinder engine.
-3 speed manual transmission.
-Original 6 volt system.

INTERIOR:
-Front bucket seats.
-Rear Bench seat.
-Uncut dash.

EXTERIOR:
-Rare folding split windshield.
-Powder coated factory steel wheels and full size spare.
-Custom center console and storage boxes.
-Jerry can and rear mounted flare box.

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1953 Wagon Mt Vernon, WA $7500

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Unclear if it runs or not, but looks like it may.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/722581471955163

“Restoration project I never got around to doing. This is a 1953 Willys wagon Original 226 in line 6 3 speed with overdrive, new wiring harness included to convert it over to a 12 V, Electronic ignition, Comes with two extra spare doors, a grill and a top.”

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2 M-38A1 Frames Clovis, CA $400/each or $700/both

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Parts This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Mike spotted these frames for sale.

https://fresno.craigslist.org/grd/d/sanger-jeep-frames-m38a1-military/7275442311.html

“Here are two military army 4×4 M38A1 jeep frames.
Both still have the machine gun mount attached.
$400 each choice or $700 for both.
I also have Willys MB and Ford GPW frames”

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1950 Jeepster Monticello, IL $5500

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Jeepster This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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It’s a project.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/monticello-1950-willys-jeepster-overland/7275114097.html

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“Up for sale is a 1950 Willys Jeepster Overland, This vehicle has very good bones and would make an excellent restoration project. Body is solid although quarter panel on driver side has some rust..As you can see in pictures the top has a good frame and the seats are all there but will need reupholstered.. The original engine has been replaced with a 455CI, 4BBL four speed with power steering and the steering column as well. Some of the body paint is peeling but the metal is really in great shape.Under carriage is also very solid. Also along with this we have a number of extra parts including hoods, vent windows, two more top frames and many other items. The asking price is $5500 for everything”

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1953 CJ-3B Seminole, FL $6000

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The body looks patched.

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/largo-1953-willys-cj3b-jeep/7264043920.html

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“6000 obo
Strong motor and trans.
All new flooring.
New spark plugs
New water pump
New fuel gauge with hose
New breaks and brake lines
New floor braces
I have all new gauges as well as parts for completion
4×4 works great
Original hurricane motor
Primed for paint
Little to no rust”

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Fiberglass Drag Jeep Bodies Monticello, IL **Status Unknown**

February 12, 2021 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, Features, Parts, Racing • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **Status Unknown. Was $1800. As of June of 2023 the link no longer works.

(11/26/2020) There’s a company out of Illinois selling drag ‘jeep’ fiberglass bodies called Dunn & Gone Racing, Inc. (some of the ads on the racing junk site are old, so, this may or may not be available).

https://www.racingjunk.com/Sand-Drag-Racing-Cars/184108659/RAMROD-JEEP-BODIES.html?category_id=&search=jeep&quickSearch=1&np_offset=32&from=search#6

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“The newset addition to our high quality fiberglass family
—RAMROD—
Each body is hand laid with the best resins and glass available
Specs
overall length 143 inches
cage opening width 30 ½ inches
rear width 63 inches
front width 52 inches
Basic wheel base from rear center to front center 96 inches
untrimed rear wheel well opening 34 inches, trimmed 39 inches
no body work required, just wetsand and paint!!!!
1800.00 in stock and available NOW
Thanks
JD
Dunn and Gone Racing Inc.
Located in Monticello Illinois”

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