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Just a Few Updates Monday

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Just a few updates today.

 
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Just a Couple Posts for Saturday

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

 
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November 1963 Ad for Tonka’s Outdoor Living Set

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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.

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1948 CJ-2A Project Benson, AZ $2000

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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.”

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1964 CJ-5 Sandy, UT **SOLD**

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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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1954 CJ-3B Arvada, CO $3000

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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”

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No Updates Monday

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

 
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Year? CJ-2A Model, CO $3240

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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”

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1967 M-715 Northern Virginia **SOLD**

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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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1966? Truck+’Some Unknown Chassis’ Chewalah, WA $45K(?)

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Note the license plate … No description provided.

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

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Just One Update Sunday

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

 
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1947 CJ-2A Newcastle, WY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1250.

No engine.

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

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No Updates Monday

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Sick Sunday, so no updates Monday.

 
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1975 Mitsubishi “CJ-3B” Riverside, CA $5000

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Sounds like it needs work of some kind.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3200044346692281/

“73-75 Mitsubishi Jeep. Right hand drive. 4 cylinder. 2 seats. Similar to j54 model. Work in progress but runs great”

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1943 MB? Simi Valley, CA **Status Unknown**

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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.”

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No Updates Sunday

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

 
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1956 CJ-5 Quincy, MA $12,999

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It looks like this has a once piece grill/fenders? The fenders have an indentation along each side. Gives the jeep a little different look.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/818309225266322/

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“This is a 1956 willys Jeep. Civilian variant of the M38A1 military Jeep. It’s a southern Jeep with a TN title. No mileage on the title because it’s exempt. The cluster has 8k on it. Car starts up runs and drives. Just tuned up with a new carburetor. Tub is steel and is mint with no rust. Frame is also immaculate and had been completely under coated. We have been using it as a beach cruiser. Car has a little Bimini top for the summer. Powered by the original 4cyl. 134cid/70hp 1bbl. Front axle is a Dana 25 and the rear axle is a Dana 44. Tranny is a T90 3 speed. Not trying to field a million questions come look at it. Cash in hand for a ride.”

 
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1949? CJ-2A Trinidad, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3420.

(02/16/2020) This has three data plates, so it is likely earlier than the listed year of 1949. Looks like it’s got a Porter & Reed hardtop.

“1949 Willys complete last time it runs smoked a little bit !”

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Just a Few Updates for Saturday

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Just a few updates today.

 
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1953 CJ-3B Hopatcong, NJ $3200

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(02/22/2020) This has an unusual half-top.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/594165151133219/

“This is a 1953 Jeep Willys Runs good Used on private property to plow snow Never registered Needs brakes Lots of new parts and maintenance”

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Just a Handful of Updates

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

 
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No Updates Monday

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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.

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2020 FC-Round Up Cancelled

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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.

 
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Update to the Commenting System

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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.

 
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No Updates Tuesday

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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.