No Updates Thursday. I’ll be spending the day semi-assembling Rusty the DJ-3A as I have a buyer for him.  More later.

UPDATE: this sold quickly.

This is rare.

“This Dana 18 came off of a 1957 Willys cj3b. $300 firm. The Overdrive is worth the $300 by itself.
It sat for 30 years and will need a rebuild.”
CASH only. No trades. NO checks of ANY kind.

Has a nice look to it.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/norco-willys-truck-1950/6888977751.html

“1950 Willys truck. Frame off restoration. Original flathead 6. In very good condition. Looks Great. Currently registered, pink in hand.
-New tires
-Upgraded master cylinder
-beer keg gas tank
-4 wheel drive
-Runs good
-12V system with one wire alternator
-All new glass (one front panel has a small crack)
-Door, windows, locks fully functional
-New exhaust system
-Original tailgate:”

The Kurgane 95 was a 4WD production model car with part-time 4WD, through the use of a transfercase. Production began in 1936, preceding both the Russian GAZ and the BRC/Ford GPs/Willys MA pre-production models, which means it could be considered the first production part-time 4WD vehicle. However, it did not have low range, which was an important attribute of the jeep.

There are only four known Kurgane 95 vehicles left in the world. You can read more about them on Jalopnik or on Wikipedia. It’s very reminiscent of the 1930s American Bantam Roadsters.

PHOTO CREDIT: WIKIPEDIA – Soviet soldiers posing with a captured Type 95 following the Battle of Khalkin-Gol.

The auction just ended, but I’m sure if you contacted the seller he’d relist it for purchase. His starting bid was $6.95 plus $3.78 shipping.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-Associated-Press-Wire-Photo-U-S-Army-Jeep-Landing-Craft-Hollandia-DSP122-/192919989810?oid=192912994841

The perfect spring weather here in Pasco meant Ann wanted to tackle the yard, which, being the supportive husband I am, means I too spent time in the yard. Then, when evening arrived, there was the final Games of Thrones to watch (yeah, we got hooked on that).

I’m hoping by Tuesday morning to have a post about the Willys Make Sense campaign. I’ve documented fourteen different ads used in 1950 and 1951, plus a variety of other documents that demonstrated how Willys-Overland attempted to change their branding and image both with consumers and with dealers.

Below: Ann built this manifold for distributing water for all her plants. I’m adding some finish work to the post upon which the manifold will hang.

We brought in 2+ yards of gravel. Half of the gravel has been distributed around the pond.

The other half will go along the beds next to the fence. 

This weekend is dad’s memorial, so we have relatives in town.That means no updates Sat or Sun. Updates will appear again on Monday morning. Thanks for your patience!

I don’t know how I missed this news, but Chad let me know that as of April 15th Craigslist will charge $5 per automotive listing. The listing expires after thirty days, but the seller can repost the exact ad another thirty days (into perpetuity?) for free.

Am I fan of this change? Nope. Craigslist will simply push people to other websites, most likely and primarily Facebook. And that’s a problem for me, as Facebook’s search engine absolutely sucks. It will probably also mean that vehicles that are non-running will more often appear under automotive parts, which remains free.

I’m experimenting with a video player. Here are some short video clips from the trip. Click on the upper right hand side of the video to get a full screen view. Let me know if you run into issues.

Who says my wife is dramatic? lol

But, understandably, she was looking down this canyon

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,500.

Includes some radio equipment.

“Excellent original condition. Not cut. Original 24 volt. No rust. Runs great. Radios RT-505/PRC25. WV titled. Collector quality.”

UPDATE: Yesterday when I looked at the article, I am pretty sure Jeep was listed #1. I just looked again and now Jeep is #2. Hmmmm ….

Thanks to Brian for sharing this. According to Forbes Magazine, the hottest collectible car or truck is the jeep [edit … 2nd hottest]. I’m not sure how Forbes measured that result. The problem is that this article is moreclick-baitish than a heavily researched analysis. (and, yes, the article starts with the phrase. $8,800 …)

https://www3.forbes.com/business/the-hottest-collectible-cars-and-trucks-you-can-buy-for-under-10000-ifs-3-nb/?slide=2

https://www3.forbes.com/business/the-hottest-collectible-cars-and-trucks-you-can-buy-for-under-10000-ifs-3-nb/?slide=9

I finished the final draft of the Willys-Overland WWII advertising post I’d mentioned earlier this week. That sucked up lots of time yesterday, so only a few posts today. I hope you enjoy it!

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.

Non-runner.

“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A
What you see is what you get… not running but the engine turns free, Go Devil engine.
I have an Ohio title in my name.”

This will need body work. Anyone know if a  “Forestry Edition” was produced? I’m inclined to believe this is a Renegade CJ-6 that possibly was used by the Forest Service (awaiting data plate confirmation). If you have questions call Daniel at 304-880-6415.

“We have a 1975 Jeep CJ6 Forestry Edition
Jeep runs
Brakes work
Needs body work
Asking $14,000.00”

Thanks to everyone for your thoughtful condolences. We are in pretty good shape here, but I am going to take the weekend off anyway (and may even get in some more march madness games). I’ll have new updates starting Monday.

Thanks again!

Next updates on Thursday morning.

UPDATE: Still Available.

(02/22/2019) Nice looking 3B that has a spring lift and some slight mods.

https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d/grants-pass-1953-willys-cj3b/6824347536.html

“Very nice old willys jeep…all original. Hurricane engine. T90 three speed…Dana 44 rear Dana 25 front 5.39 gears and Dana 20 gear drive transfer case….new fuel tank, pump and carb….solid state distributor…new exhaust new breaks…..Alcan lift springs 2 inch lift good year MTR 33 inch tires”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

Rob spotted this vintage jeep.

“Early CJ2A with column shift transmission Not rusty but fairly beat up, came from Arizona. Frame is rough but we have a really nice frame also from Arizona that goes with this one. Runs great, brakes work, missing original seats, Clean WA title that matches the tags”

Updates resume Friday.

I made it home safely Thursday evening (in time for my Valentine). No rain, sleet, slush, snow, or freezing rain could stop me!

Next updates Saturday.

This morning I fly to Richmond, Virginia, for six days to help my cousin with her house remodel. So, I will likely be less responsive to emails and questions. But, worry not, as I have plenty of posts prepped.

Ann’s recovery continues to go well, but it’s a slow process. Hopefully, she’ll try not to do too much while I’m gone.