I’m in ongoing discussions on how to transition the site to another owner. Thanks to all that have reached out. This will take some time, so please be patient. In the meantime, I have published a brochure below that roughly describes how I’d have built a jeep museum.

It’s got some updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/749998247311718

“1948 Willy’s Jeep CJ2A, 4×4 from the Southern Calif. desert area, 4 cyl. 3 spd, runs and drives great, front axle Warn hubs, turn signals, xlnt tires, good upholstery, new battery, a no-cancer body, roll bar, w/title, $8,950”

Listed as a 1947 CJ-2A, this has a military body with updates.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1210109340202088

“1947 Willy’s Jeep Buick 6 cyl engine Dual exhaust Headers 4 way plow Roll bar Soft top”

I purchased these posters circa 2011(?). They are all based on brochures published by Willys-Overland or Willys Motors. I sold all of them, except for keeping a personal copy of each one. It’s unclear where I ever published this post.

Poster 101:

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Glenn spotted this wagon, which appears to be at a reasonable price, though it’s unclear what work may be needed.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/930367205564300

“Classic Antique Willy’s Wagon looking for a car enthusiast to restore. Some work was done including new brake lines. Great winter project.”

Looks like a good price.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/948598007036778

“One dual lever style Dualmatic locking hub for Willys or Kaiser Jeep 41-71. Locks and unlocks, no cracks in housing. Located in Central Colorado Springs near Union and Fillmore.”

Bill shared this auction for a 1979 CJ-5 that looks in good shape. The highest bid is $3500 with 3 days to go.

https://barnfinds.com/bf-auction-1979-jeep-cj-5

“Purchasing a classic where the hard work is done is tempting, especially if the vehicle is a turnkey proposition that a new owner can enjoy immediately. Such is the case with this 1979 Jeep CJ-5. The current owner has splashed some cash on this beauty, with the panel and paintwork fairly new. It is a rock-solid, rust-free off-roader featuring the range-topping V8 under the hood. There is scope for the winning bidder to personalize this ride, although leaving it untouched is a viable approach. The owner feels it is time for this Jeep to find a new home, and has listed it exclusively with us at Barn Finds Auctions.”

Anyone know what used a side-shift T-84F transmission?

Glenn’s got one, but it’s set up for 2WD. So far, suggestions are that it was used in Studebakers and/or Willys cars. A side-shifting T-84F capable of using a transfercase was the transmission used in Willys MAs.

We did unearth a couple of links for further information: https://www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/index.php?threads/willys-transmission.9570/

And this: https://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?t=117707

Here’s a pic of Glenn’s transmission:

UPDATE: Still Available.

(05/24/2024) Lots of updates to this custom build.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/south-prairie-1947-cj3b/7752749373.html

“1947 CJ3B High Hood 302 Ford Automatic, Dana 20 Twin Stick Transfer Case FJ Axles with Lockers. Setting on a yj frame.Runs and Drives Good. It’s not perfect but really nice to cruse the hills with. $10,000 or best offer.”

After a week+ with our well out of commission we once again have well water. The culprit was our well pump, which had lost its bearing. Reassembly of the well pump took an extra day as our pump is a 3HP 40GPM pump, which took extra time to find. I also learned our that our water table appears to start about 6′ below the surface and our well is sits at about 110′.

I am not all that familiar with well-setups, but the “George’s”, our well guys were both named George, were impressed, with one telling me that he now wants to set up his well water system with a cistern and secondary pump so he can keep the water pressure high (when the irrigation is running our water pressure is still strong for showers, etc).

Meanwhile, I got more wiring done on the FC. I also built the bracket to hold the e-brake line and the fuel pump, which is now mounted closer to the tank.

Finally, I snagged a few new brochures off eBay, so I will share those in the next week or so. I should have some updates Friday morning.

Pulling the well pipe. The well head sits right next to the shop:

Well Pipe:

Bad well pump:

John shared these projects/parts jeeps for sale.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1207807760588311

“Jeeps for sale. 4 willys jeeps cj5, cj2a, m38a1, willys wagon. All have engines. Need to be restored or parts. Titles available but no title for wagon. Cj5 $1500. Cj2a $500, m38a1 $500, willys wagon $1000. Will sell all for $3000. Located in thurmont Maryland 21788. Will not respond to is this available. Message me with any questions.”

I thought the front bumper on this was particularly unusual. Purpose built?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7529242843824774

“1973 Jeep CJ5 * Does not run * Jeep was parked in my garage and has not been started for 25 years. Ran great when parked, but over time fuel lines cracked. Was going to restore it, but never got around to it. Fuel tank was pulled years ago. Engine wiring needs to be repaired/replaced I purchased the Jeep in 1987. Engine, transmission and transfer box were all professionally rebuilt in the mid 90s. Never put more than 20k miles on them, after rebuild. Details engine: 258 straight 6 4 speed manual transmission GMC steering column w/ power steering 4″ suspension lift 2″ body lift 6 point roll cage 12lb warn winch Volvo leather seats GMC seat belts”

We had a busy weekend. Next update will be LATE Tuesday morning, as I ran out of time Monday night to do updates.

UPDATE: Given we’ll be busy all weekend, here’s a look back at the tenth(!) anniversary of our trip through California…

It was ten years ago this week that we were visiting Dan Horenburger, viewing his collections, then tramping up to the former M*A*S*H location near Malibu, before meeting a lost Romanian woman. Wow, does time fly!

http://www.ewillys.com/2014/04/13/day-24-apr-12th-dans-fcs-and-the-scared-romanian/

Dan Horenburger and I in front of his Streamline FC Motorhome. See more pics here: http://thefcconnection.com/dan_horenberger_fc_motorhome.htm

TJ spotted this survivor that runs and drives. Has an F-head. It’s listed as a 1948, but the body may be CJ-3A, though it looks like the radiator attaches from underneath, so it might be a very early 3A.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/969711507821206/

“For sales a 1948 Willy’s. runs and drive smoke a little,clean title in hand non op,.4 cylinder 4×4 3 speed.Message me if you’re interested.”

This truck looks to be a 1950s truck. No description provided. Auction at 10 Sprouse Hollow Ln., Craigsville, Va.
Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9 a.m.

https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3905243.html

This “J” shaped jeep sign, likely from the mid 1940s, will be going up for auction at some point. The seller will be sending me more pics once the auction house takes them. Here’s an initial one.

Looks like a good price for a working vintage winch. I’d pick this up for Biscuit if I were closer.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1056628852216885

“Used electric Ramsey 8,000 pound winch. Works fine, cable is ugly. Super cool winch, would look amazing on an old truck or jeep!”

No updates today …. Sunday evening we were watching some TV when our sewer alarm sounded from our crawl space … oh joy of joys! After some investigation, I figured out that it wasn’t the sewer that was the problem, but rather the alarm box was being triggered due to excessive moisture from a pipe that was leaking.

Lovely …. cue the water-shut-off-dry-camping-at-home protocol, something we just did last month when the well shut down during the cold spell. Rather than tackle the issue Sunday night, I decided to run the shop van overnight in the crawl space to evaporate some water and address the problem on Monday.

Sunday night I didn’t sleep well, so when I got up early Monday morning, I made some coffee and sat on my Mother-in-laws white couch, which she babied to the point that almost no one could sit on it while she is alive . Now that she has passed, we own the couch and we often drink coffee and do puzzles on our phones while sitting on it in the morning. Unfortunately, Monday morning’s coffee ritual was overturned when my phone cord caught my coffee cup, tipping the cup and splashing a full cup of coffee all over the couch. UGH! Great start to the day!

After a morning of arduous cleaning, I tackled the leak. I will wind up this story, as I am falling asleep writing it! I was able to get the copper pipe removed, replacing it with pex. The pex should be better able to handle our softened water and, now on our third leak in a year’s-time, we think this 20+ year old copper may need to be fully replaced, certainly the hot water recycler will need it, as we have had two leaks on that line.

Once I got that leak fixed, I turned on the water and, success, no leak from that pipe.

However, as I was packing up my tools, Ann discovered that the laundry hookups valve was leaking (a single valve closes both the hot and the cold), dripping water within the wall. Fortunately, because I had removed the drywall, we could see the leak real-time. Hopefully, I can get that fixed tomorrow!

And that is my sad tale of woe from the last few days!

So, no Tuesday updates. Not sure if there will be any Wednesday or not.