I received the latest issue of Dispatcher Magazine yesterday. In it, John Gunnel discusses Howard Tibbal, his huge circus model, and circus jeeps, while Barry Thomas shares how Henry Ford saved the jeep.
Art From Roberto Flores
Roberto shared some jeep art he’s done recently. If you are interested in having him illustrated something, you can reach him through http://robertoflores.com.
1948 Wagon Boulder Creek, CA eBay
Bill shared this early wagon for sale. It’s got an unusual interior fabric scheme.
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“We have a 1948 flat fender Willy’s overland wagon. Has a rebuilt 4-71 hurricane engine. Column 3 speed, with the factory overdrive. Original Rearend , and Suspension. I put new KYB shocks all around, since we bought it.
We bought this Willys at an estate sale. The previous owner, own it for 40 years. He loved it, but unfortunately, he passed before getting the rebuilt engine running. It’s been sitting since 1997, undriven. I put all new brake shoes, wheel cylinders, and master cylinder. Has manual brakes. Brand new radiator and shroud. Decent paint, for its age. It is not running. Needs your expertise, This Willy’s comes with all new windows and rubber seals. A few more boxes of parts, and a new exhaust system, not installed yet. Light rust on front floors, solid vehicle, but has rust under the drivers door and below drain holes on sliding windows in back. Great flat fender, for you to put your spin on. We have a clean title on Non Op status
Feel free to call with Questions! “
1960 CJ-3B Shipshewana, IN $2500
Nick’s got this late model 3B for sale.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/561707519327163
“*Clear title*
I have a forklift to help load. 1960 Willys CJ3B that was last plated in 2011. Frame is solid. Body is rough as shown in pics.
T90 Transmission and D18 tcase shifters all move nicely. F134 engine. The fuel pump and starter works. Engine compression is 100-75-0-60. The valves seem to be moving, and I haven’t looked into it any further. Probably needs soaked and cleaned up after sitting for so long.”
1954 M-170 Memphis, TN $4500
This looks to be a project.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/842398679463287/permalink/1847785485591263/
“‘54 M170 Ambulance model. Engine runs, new fuel pump, new carburetor. Needs work as seen in the pics. Comes with a Bellview winch
Located in Memphis, TN
Need to sell, medical bills
$4500 obo”
1953 CJ-3B Enumclaw, WA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
(01/05/2023) This has a large 27 gallon tank in the back.
“350 chev T-18 transmission Model 18 transfer case, warn OD Dana 44 rear, ARB air locker Dana 30 front out of 83 cj, lock rite New frame fully boxed front to rear Brand New 33” cooper STT on aluminum wheels Had rewired, heater added 17 gallon fuel cell, so it holds 27 gallons total Warn 8274 winch Full cage”
Meyer CJ-5 Hardtop Pine Plains, NY $300
Mike spotted these doors and top for sale. It appears there are two sets of doors.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/461377392740656
“Steel hardtop for early Jeep CJ5s. Fits 1955 through 1970ish. I believe this is a Meyer brand top. Its all there, glass is good, some rust through on the mounting ledge, patched hole in the roof. Comes with a pile of doors, rusted but useable. 300 bucks for the top and doors.”
Willys Jeep-A-Trench Sandia Park, NM No Price
Andy shared this one.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/913713532976990
“Willy’s Jeep-A-Trench Price is just a placeholder Open to all reasonable offers Located in Sandia Park”
Year? Sedan Delivery Wagon Trailer Sugar Hill, GA $1000
Andy spotted this sedan delivery that was turned into a trailer.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/old-car/9104276102923441
“I’ve got a car for sale , make a good Rat Rod 1000 obo”
1948 CJ-2A Boise, ID $6000
It’s a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1217326612243711
“1948 Willys CJ2a. Good shape, yard runs and drives. Comes with a ton of extra parts. New tires, radiator, wiring harness, etc. Has early Ford GPW engine installed that is worth $$$$. Lost interest in the project and would like to see it go to. A good home.”
Year? CJ-2A Body Selah, WA $500
May have some parts value.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/492994446369073
“Willys tub, fenders, hood and frame. Have a Cj2a windshield frame for it as well. No axles, motor or transmission. No paperwork, good for parts. $500 o.b.o”
Rear PTO Gear Box and Parts From Truck Burns, KS **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD**
The PTO gearbox and shafts are $450.
“3 speed tranny 400 rear PTO with shafts 450 dana 27 front and Spicer 53 rear end and a Super Hurricane Flat head Six free but exhaust valves stuck open don’t run 650obo If there is parts you need let me know. Cab not for sale all came off a 1961 Willys pickup”
1948 CJ-2A Austin, CO $6000
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/28/2022) Has Koenig hardtop and Power-Lok hubs.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/804091370720409
“Runs great and a new brakes were recently put on.”
1947 CJ-2A Green River, WY $3000
UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/12/022) Only the one pic provided. It’s unclear what work is necessary.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/474354080950230
“1947 Willey’s Jeep. It runs just bought it as a project and just haven’t have time.”
No Updates until later
Well, I got too busy working on the jeep to write posts about them (and am behind on emails), so updates delayed until probably Friday afternoon or who knows ….. on the good side, I have a plan for the floor, almost finished the seat setup (have to finish other stuff under the jeep first), almost finished the tail light setup, and rebuilt the driveshaft safety loop. Good day for small stuff with plenty more small items to go, such as a YJ sway bar is on the way, so I will be able to install that.
Klairmont Kollection’s CJ-2 #6
Barry Thomas let me know that this rare CJ-2 #6 has found a new home. Keith Buckley and Brandon from Jeep appear in a video discussing the jeep. Check out the video on Barry’s Farmjeep site:
https://www.farmjeep.com/farm-jeep-history/agrijeep-in-the-beginning/
Davis Scenic Tours Brochure
I purchased this rare Davis Scenic Jeep Tours brochure from eBay. According to the CJ-3B page (which has a brief history of the company), Davis Scenic Tours was launched in 1946. It was eventually sold in 1959. At that time, the name was changed to San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours.
The brochure is 5.5″ x 8.5″ (half sheet of standard page) and folded in half. So, it’s pretty small.
The brochure’s cover photo of the CJ-3B isn’t very good, so below is a pic that shows how the modified-stretched CJ-3B actually looked, courtesy of the CJ-3B page:
Spring Summer 1978 Jeep News
This twenty-page issue of Jeep News includes a second advertising flyer, but one focus on special equipment rather than swag.
Modified Late Model CJ-6(?) 6×6 on Walker Texas Ranger
Blaine spotted this modified jeep on Walker Texas Ranger, season 4 episode 18. My guess would be that it is a 1971 or later CJ-6, but the pic isn’t too clear. Blaine mentioned that the jeep does appear in other scenes, but the only pic he could find was on IMCDB: https://www.imcdb.org/v001243512.html
14th Annual Willys Overland Rally in Moab May 19-21, 2023
The 14th Annual Willys Overland Rally takes place this May 19-21 in Moab.
Learn more here: http://www.willysrally.com/index.php
1947 CJ-2A Aguanda, CA $7000
This looks to have a few updates.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/871730844028752
“Willy Jeep 47 Runs good”
1947 CJ-2A Julian, CA $16,000
Probably not much original 2A here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1514622505698399
“1947 Jeep CJ2A small block Chevy 14 bolt rear end Dana 44 front with arb locket Atlas transfer case Turbo 350 transmission Beard racing seats Runs and drives currently registered”
1950? Wagon New Castle, PA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was $5800.
Listed as a 1950, it appears later than that. It has a post 1956 grille.
“Please read full description! $5800 obo. 1950 Willys Station Wagon, 4×4. Carb needs rebuilt to drive. Extra chassis included. Please don’t PM as I am listing for my father-in-law.”
1960 FC-170 Dually Back Hoe Bernville, PA $4000
Andy shared this one. Not clear how much value there is.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1334285220688386
“Fc170 dually backhoes rough shape, backhoe is all there. 6 cylinder 3 speed cab is waisted. Let me know if you have any questions. We had some visions for this but no time.”
MB Chassis and Hardtop Englewood, CO $995
This could be worth it for the right person.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/735927501180130
“Willys Jeep Chassis and hardtop Early unknown year As is where is in Denver CO Bring a trailer and $100 bills”