Thanks for all of the birthday wishes yesterday! Just a couple updates today.

In the Fall of 1963, Tonka introduced this three-vehicle package called the Outdoor living set, which included a jeep surrey, a jeep ‘runabout’, a jeep truck with camper, and boat.

View all the information on eBay

UPDATE: Still Available.

(04/17/2020) Unclear how much value is here.

https://tucson.craigslist.org/snw/d/benson-1948-willys-cj2a/7106620195.html

“1948 CJ2A willys. All there just not together. Body frame fenders drivetrain axles engine. All of it. Text or call for questions and price is negotiable.”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.

Look like a nice ride.

“1964 jeep CJ5. 2nd owner. all original. Factory Koenig full hard top, Koenig PTO winch. Original F head 4 cyl engine and 3 speed trans. Good tires and new spare. Starts and runs great.2 heaters, AM radio, CB radio, A REAL HEAD TURNER. No joy rides. Serious buyers only.”

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It is a project with an 1972 drive-train. Sounds like a great project and, given the Warn winch, Koenig hardtop, and tires, this looks like a good price.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/arvada-1964-willys-jeep-cj-3b-high-hood/7122672028.html

“This was my project jeep that needs to be completed. I am unable to finish this project because of health problems. This jeep has a V8 289 mustang motor with a 1972 drive train and 11in drum breaks. Two fuel tanks that combine to make 25gal. Warren 8000 winch electric that works great. Two bucket seats. Hard top with role bar. Original body minimal rust. It needs quite a bit of work to fish. Asking 3000 or reasonable offer. I prefer call but I can text and email. 303 nine0six four8one9

Assortment of Tires and wheels one set 35in one set 16in one set Jackmon 11/15s all hold air. One set your choice or take em all. I also have a set of AT recap tires on 16in 4runner rims. Jeep has to be sold first before separating tires”

Updates resume Tuesday. I received some cool special equipment brochures (four page ‘jeep’ tractor brochure). I will share that on Tuesday.

Listed as a 1949, it looks to be a 1946 CJ-2A based on the grill and the spots where three data plates ought to be. It has a Porter and Reed hardtop.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/172226450752984/

“1949 Willys complete last time it runs smoked a little bit !! 3,800 firm trades equal value”

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.

This M-715 has a new stainless gas tank, new top, rebuilt carb and fuel pump. Virtually no rust – straight body. Very small hole in drivers floor board (see photo). 12v, runs & drives well.

Needs: tires, water pump (leaks), wheel cyl (brakes fade after sitting a while). I might also tidy up the wiring done by PO (fire co)
Have bed mounted water tank, pump and engine if wanted.
Have title etc.

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Note the license plate … No description provided.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/619273172188444/

Got some things done around the yard Saturday, so just the one post below for Sunday. Updates will resume Monday.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1250.

No engine.

“No motor. Has title. Transmission and transfer case are not locked up”

Sick Sunday, so no updates Monday.

UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $14,500.

(03/15/2020) Nice jeep. Has a replacement body.

“1943 Will’s Jeep Chevy 350 4 bolt main, LT connector rods, hypereutectic pistons, 64cc chambers, 11.5 to 1 compression, competition cams 286H cam, hardened pushrods, Ford late 60’s 4 speed, Hurst linkage. Dani 19 rear, dana 25 front Late model jeep disc brakes front, M38 tub, griffin radiator, alarm, 5100 bilstein shocks. Really one of a kind. Note it’s registered as a 1943 Willy’s, it is most likely a early 50’s. $14,500.00 or best offer.”

I’m taking the day off. Updates resume Monday!

Just a few updates today.

Just a handful of updates today, as I spent most of yesterday driving to Seattle and back.

I took Sunday off, so no updates for Monday.

Late Sunday night Washington’s Governor shutdown all restaurants/bars, so we’ve plunged deeper into a unique time. Thankfully, Ann and I are well suited for hunkering down for a month (though I’m estimating nothing will be back to ‘normal’ in the US for another 8 weeks at least). As long as we have internet, and I see no reason we won’t continue to have internet, I’ll post eWillys updates.

Our biggest issue will be Ann’s mother-in-law, as her health continues to deteriorate. In ordinary times, her last ditch opportunity to live would be through the use of a ventilator to help her breath. However, if, like Italy, ventilators become a scarce, she will likely be denied the use of one, which will seal her fate sooner rather than later.

If you want to track the rise of COVID-19, I’d recommend this site: https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 (During my time in Silicon Valley, I worked with ESRI and its ARCGIS software, which is what powers the overlays on the map .. they have some cool tech). As test kits get dispersed, I expect US numbers will rise quickly.

For those considering going to Easter Week in Moab, according to my son, Utah’s Governor is urging Grand County to shut it down (part of his job is to work with cities and counties of Utah to manage emergencies like this). There have also been votes within Moab to shut this year’s event down. FCA has already pulled out this year. So, don’t be surprised if it doesn’t take place.

Jesse and Andrea made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s FC Round Up due to COVID-19. I believe it the right decision, not because I feared becoming ill, but because I have two health-compromised living with me, so I must be vigilant about not bringing it home. Because iof that, I was about to contact them and explain that I could not attend, which was especially hard because I was going to attend with my son.

Going forward, at least for the time being, comments made by readers who have not already had a comment approved, will require my approval to publish a comment. (basically, new posters will need their first comment approved). I’m hoping this reduces spam comments.

We made it home at 5pm on Monday. There were frequent stops, as Ms. Page came equipped with a ‘starter’ bladder, which is pretty small. However, to her credit, she never peed in the jeep. So, kudos to her.

On our drive through Montana we saw several feral jeeps along the highway in varying conditions. I also ran across a mid 1950s wagon in downtown Bozeman, kitty corner from the https://www.facebook.com/LaPaBozeman/ (which was very good). However, we were in a rush and the weather was snowy and cold through much of Montana, so I did not get any pics of them.

Everything should be back to normal Wednesday morning.

Just a couple updates for Thursday.

I’ve been completing the set up of my 6 year old new-to-me MacBook Pro 15″ laptop computer, so that distracted me from updates yesterday. My 8 year old 17″ MacBook Pro laptop encountered screen problems after three years of use (I bought it NOS in 2016 as a backup … the failing screen is a known issue, but I’m past the warranty), so I had to return to my 10 year old 17″ MacBook Pro laptop, which is still doing pretty well (except for a stiff touch pad and just a tad slow), until I could get my new-to-me laptop up and running. Now, I can turn to fixing my 8 year old laptop for a backup computer.