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Kubota V2203 Engines Battle Ground, WA $2200

• CATEGORIES: Engine, Features • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(12/04/2020) At the bottom you can see a video of a Kubota V2203 from a refrigeration unit installed in a flattie. You can learn more about this swap at overlanddiesel.com.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/d/battle-ground-kubota-v2203/7574258337.html

“Engine will be strapped to a pallet.
These engines are easily swapped into Jeep’s, bobcats, or even used for standby generators. Perfect for projects

I can send a video of the engine running or you can come check it out.
Contact with any questions you might have.
These V2203 engines can be swapped in place of older V1902, V1903, V1702, V1703 models.
D1105 will include an inline electric fuel pump

All you need to run these are fuel and a battery. Fully mechanical. Fuel solenoid can be removed and blocked off, or you can wire into ignition power. All engines have a manual shutdown lever on the fuel rack.

SAE #4 Bellhousing pattern

If you are unsure if this model will be a direct swap, message me and I will let you know if it will work for your application. Engines are sold “as is” with no warranty.

Conversion kit links;
https://www.overlanddiesel.com/

https://kubotaswappers.myshopify.com/”

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Here’s the video of a used Kubota engine installed in a a flattie that I mentioned:

 

 
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Jan 1950 Salesbuilder

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Finally, another Salesbuilder landed on eBay. This one is from January 1950. One of the interesting things to me was the 12-postcard campaign shown on page 17; I’ve only documented a handful of the postcards.

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1957 FC Brochures

• CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This 1957 FC-150 Brochure is Form No. CS-4-57. I’m sure most of you have seen this brochure, but I hadn’t documented it. I got it off eBay and it came with an unopened FC-170 brochure Form No. CS 5-57 I.S.B. I’ll think I may have another one of those brochures. I’ll have to check my folders.

This is the front of the brochure:

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This is the back:

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The brochure opens horizontally:
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Then, the brochure opens vertically:1957-04-form-no-cs-4-57-fc150-brochure1-4-lores

Here is the back fully open:

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Nick’s Garage Works on a 1947 CJ-2A

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Nick takes a look at this mostly stock 1947 CJ-2A. Note the unusual location the steering box mod (it does not appear mounted against the frame rail; rather, it is slid towards the passenger side six or more inches. I could only catch a few glimpses of it, such as time stamp 20:01-20:03 (there might be others). An additional cross member was welded between the bumper and the standard cross member, then a support was welded between the new crossmember and the bumper. It’s to that support that the steering box is attached.

 
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Steve Magnante Video: CJ-5, Rollovers, and Other Info

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Mike shared this Steve Magnante CJ-5 video about the later model CJ-5s. The CJ-5 portion starts at the 0:56 mark.

 
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1959 Truck & Wagon Model Comparison Brochure

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UPDATE: This may be the early version of the Value-rater. An updated version with 1960 dates was reportedly published in 1960 according to the March 1960 issue of Jeep News, page two.

This ebay brochure find is not one I’ve seen. Form No. 59-17, it details comparisons between jeep models (FC-150s, FC-170s, Wagons and Trucks) and the competition. I’ll update it with the real pics when I receive the brochure.

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Jeeps and Parts @ Estate Sale Victor, MT

• CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Features, Jeepster, MB, Willys Trucks, Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This estate sale started yesterday. It includes a variety of jeeps and a bunch of tools.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/gms/7534866000.html

“Come join us for this incredible sale. Starts 8 am Wednesday, September 21st. Check out the flyer in photos for specific vehicle makes, this sale is a doozy. WILLYS JEEP accumulation, several cabover jeeps and jeep trucks. (4) Ford pickup trucks, (2) 4×4 Kubota tractors, lawn tractor, equipment / implements, machinist / metalworking tools, Miller welders, alongside a whole house of antiques, furniture , clothing, sporting goods, and Books. Address will be released on Facebook and our website closer to the sale. Don’t miss this long standing Bitterroot estate going up for sale, keep up on our Facebook for updated photos.
Wednesday Sept 21st: 8am-6pm
Thursday Sept 22nd: 8am-6pm
Friday Sept 23rd: 8am-6pm 25% off
Saturday Sept 24th: 8 am open, 50% off, liquidation AUCTION @ 12pm noon”

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CJ-5 Koenig Model 555 Half-top Colfax, WI $500

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Tim’s selling this Koenig model 555 half-cab. The doors do not include the window mechanisms. Colfax, Wisconsin is about 60 miles east of Minneapolis, MN. You can contact him by phone at 715 308 3207.

“I recently bought a second halfcab, a Koenig model 555, not realizing that my half-cab does not interchange with it. I have taken the window mechanisms from that cab, but have no use for the rest of it. It weighs almost 300 pounds, and is obviously bulky, even though it is completely disassembled. I can deliver it within reason”

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1957 FC-150 Brochure

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Somehow, I’ve never posted this brochure. I’m sure folks are fairly familiar with it. I’d guess it’s one of the first FC-150 brochures produced, so it likely arrived at some point around January of 1957. It is Form No. W-FC1-CS. It measure 8.5″ x 11″ folded and 25.5″ x 22″ when unfolded.

This is the front when folded:

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This is the back when folded:1957-form-no-W-FC1-CS-2

The front unfolds horizontally to show this wide part of the brochure:1957-form-no-W-FC1-CS-3

The brochure unfolds vertically twice. First, these two frames appear:1957-form-no-W-FC1-CS-4

Then another third is folded down to reveal this full view:1957-form-no-W-FC1-CS-5

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David’s Refurbed Knox Trailer

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David recently refurbished his Knox trailer. Not a lot is known about these trailers, so we are still hunting for information on them. Rather than the standard round fenders, David’s came with some angular fenders, which we assumed replaced the stock round fenders.

Note the mural in the background; OKC is FULL of murals! Here are just some: https://www.camelsandchocolate.com/murals-in-oklahoma-city/

He writes, “I found it on Facebook Marketplace in Hot Springs Arkansas. Quite a drive, but it looked in decent shape. I didn’t know what it was, other than a vintage utility trailer. I replaced basically everything…axle, hubs, leaf springs, taillights, wiring, wood floor, etc. I sandblasted and painted the body Apple Red to match my Jeep. Replaced the 14 inch wheels with 16 inch. Sprayed the inside with bedliner.”

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