Monthly Archives: February 2013

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Always FOLLOW a Half Track . . .

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Paul forwarded these pics to consider. The moral is, always follow a half track!

Last Saturday I visited the local military vehicle show and I saw an amazing sight.  Among the various military trucks, Jeeps and one half track on display there was a Willys  M 38 which had suffered a bit of body damage when the previously mentioned half track didn’t quite stop soon enough.  I don’t know the reason for the meeting of these vehicles but the attached pictures show the results of contact between one very light and one very heavy military rig.  The poor M 38 got the worst of this bump but the half track also suffered when it received a scratch in the paint on the front drum.  Sad to see but I don’t believe anyone was hurt.”

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1943 Newsweek Ad

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Here’s another Newsweek Ad from 1943. I will have to fill in the issue information later, as I don’t have it with me. This was a two page ad in the center of the magazine.

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A good looking CJ-3B from Colombia

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Sebastian’s father spotted this jeep and share the picture with us. Note the extended rear.

He writes, “My dad spotted this nice 3B in Villavicenio, Meta (Colombia). It seems
to be used for work or daily drive, the yellow plate means is registered
as a regular car. The white top looks nice and goes well with the
tires. However, it seems a little larger than normal. It seems there is
a cat or a dog underneath.”

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Postcard of Gold Prospector in Mojave, California on eBay

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I’m really wondering about the text on the back of this card. I can’t tell what it is promoting. The title claims this is Bruce Minard a gold prospector in Red Hill, Mojave, California.

“NICE UNUSED STANDARD-SIZE CHROME POSTCARD……..1950s/60s ERA……IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.”

View all the information on eBay

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Henry Comicus Postcard with Jeep on eBay

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This card ships from the UK.

View all the information on eBay

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1942 Flattie Hilo, HI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500

I love look of the motor, but less so the hole in the hood. This includes a winch. This would go quickly on the mainland.

“1942 willys jeep 4 cyl over head.. fully rebuilt engine webber carb 32 36 .. headers. with flow master. electronic distributor… winch … electric front driver seat… cd player, electric fuel pump.. custom rear bumper and tire carrier.. bikini top… aluminum rims, all new breaks, wheel cylinders master break cylinders,,, all new steering parts…. change all lug nuts to regular right hand thread…. every thing works all taxes and saftey good till nex year..
less then hundred miles on new engine….original 3 speed transmission, 4 wheel drive works perfect”

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1955 M-170 Lakeland, FL $1500

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This might be a very good price if the body is as good as it appears.

“1955 or 1956 Willys Front Line Ambulance 4X4 . Does not run, engine frozen do to sitting. Ran when parked in warehouse 15 years ago..
134 cu. in. 4 cyl / 3 speed w/2 speed transfer case. Do not know year for sure. Will have title about a week. Serial # 12044.
Must go, lost lease on warehouse. Phone 863-581-5341 This is an ex military transport open unit designed to carry two stretchers.
M 170 with a 101 in wheel base”

http://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/3647423129.html

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1962 FC-170 Riverside, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8450.

(12/29/2013) This FC comes equipped with a diesel.

“Up for sale is a 1962 Willys Jeep FC Forward Control Flat Bed Truck 4X4
Mercedes Diesel Engine pulled from a 1984 300D.  Will drive and we’ve taken it up to about 50 MPH at which time the steering feels a little weird.  Not sure if the steering wheel is loose or it just feels weird due to it being raised (37″ tires).  Its definitely still a project with all the parts here & the major work already done. Registered in California through FEB 2015.

Known issues:
-4X4 Cable needs to be connected
-Drivers window is in door but doesn’t close
-Brake fluid leak
-RPM gauge is not connected
-Steering feels loose at high speeds”

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1949 CJ-3A Kelso, WA $1800

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This runs and drives and includes a PTO winch.

“1949 CJ3A WILLYS JEEP
RUNS AND DRIVES
NEEDS BRAKE WORK
PTO WINCH
FACTORY FLATHEAD 4 CYLINDER
ALL PART ARE THERE, RESTORABLE
1-360-578-7861”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/3647277038.html

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1966 M-151 Kannapolis, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.

Buz spotted this. Given there’s no price, it could potentially be a deal.

“1966 Military Jeep Restored”

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