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My cousin’s truck broke down on Friday. For him that is bad news, but it is also good news, because we’ve gotten to spend time hanging out. So, no updates until Monday.
– Dave
This year the Bantam Festival has a fantastic lineup of early jeeps courtesy of Omix-ADA. The BRC built by Duncan Rolls, along with a host of other early jeeps should make for a great show.
Neat follow me jeep from the belgian air force 1ste wing-1950
Note the accordion on the front of this jeep.
Ouch!
36th Armored Infantry:
Another ‘the jeep can do it all’ ad. This one was published on June 1, 1949, in Utah’s Deseret News.
Charles shared this ad for a diesel CJ-3A.
UPDATE: Was $3800. **SOLD**
“I have a 1948 willies jeep on a 1980s bronco frame I’m looking to trade it for a 90s chevy front end is locked 4×4 works great carb was just rebuilt motor runs great has a manifold leak my truck broke down and I need a different vehicle for right now or cash to fix”
It’s not quite ready to drive yet, but I can pretend to drive this former four-wheel-steer Bantam. Someday I will drive a running one!
On Monday we drove down to Boise where we met up with Josh to see his prized four-wheel-steer Bantam BRC-40, which appears to have been converted to two-wheel-steer by the military. According to Josh, the four wheel-steer-jeeps were horrendous to drive, so they weren’t used that way for long. He’s in the process of gathering the parts he needs to do a full restoration on it.
Two interesting tidbits about the four wheel steer Bantams. In the first photo, the inner sides of the wheel wells were beaten with hammers to accommodate the four-wheel-steer mechanisms.
One way to identify a four-wheel-steer is by shocks mounted inside and in back of the springs like the ones shown below.
Josh has a few other jeeps around as well. I got so busy talking with him that I forgot to photograph the others. Meanwhile, my photographer got chilly, so she returned to the jeep. Zollie accompanied us on our trip, so Ann posed him in front of this jeep.
After spending Monday night in Boise, we drove down to Salt Lake on Tuesday. We picked up the boys and went to eat some delicious food at the Mahider Ethiopian restaurant. Below is the huge plate of food we ordered. To eat, you tear some of the spongy, fermented bread called Injera from the edges of the plate and scoop up food with it.
On Wednesday we went to Kimball Junction to see the Topeka Hiway Mower for sale here. After that we returned to Salt Lake City and took Colter to a movie (Karson was busy with college). Unfortunately, by Wednesday afternoon snow was predicted on the Blue Mountains in Oregon, so we decided to head back Thursday night.
It was a short visit to Utah, but a good one.
UPDATE: Jean would like to see this saved rather than send it to salvage. She’s moving, so it has to go. I drove up to Kimball Junction in Utah on Wednesday to get some better photos. The mower is a mix of jeep and non-jeep parts. You can contact Jean at jnbpc @ msn.com if interested in the mower. I have other photos.
This ‘Tornado’ Topeka Hiway Mower is different from other Topeka mowers I’ve featured. One of the biggest differences is the front grill area. All the Topeka’s I’ve seen have an angled front grille area like these. The front of Jean’s model has a more typical tractor front.
Jean hasn’t used it much over the last seven years. The motor was rebuilt around that time and has had very little use since. It is four wheel drive, has a transfer case, and a continental engine.
The front of this Topeka has a more typical tractor grille.
Are these FC suspension mounts?
Note the centered pumpkin. The Topeka uses a Dana 18 transfer case, so the driveline is angled.
Dana 18 with an interesting mounting system.
Continental motor.
Here’s an unusual item.
“INTERNATIONAL HISTORICAL LANDMARK DISPLAY
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING -WILLYS OVERLAND JEEP MODEL MB
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
APPROX. 40 INCHES TALL”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: This was likely published in 1959, 1960, or 1961. I can’t make out the form number to verify. This was sold on eBay in 2015.
Plus the brochure the seller will include a Scheneker Plow Ad.
“Up for auction no reserve! A Mailing Brochure for Willys Jeep trucks also the CJ-5 jeep Brochure folds out to a nice display sheet measuring 11 inches tall 17 across. please see pics condition is very good a little paper aging as expected for the age. Also a one sided brochure Ad for Schenecker Snow Plow Universal mount for Jeep. age stains light crease across middle small paper loss left center in pic”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“UP FOR AUCTION IS THIS RARE OLD JEEP CATALOG. 27 PAGES FULL OF ALL KINDS OF RARE JEEP EQUIPMENT. LIKE A BACK HOE, POST HOLE DIGGER, AMBULANCE, ETC, ETC CONDITION IS VERY GOOD FOR ITS AGE. SELLING WITH NO RESERVE. PLEASE KEEP ME IN YOUR WATCH. I HAVE ALOT MORE VINTAGE JEEP BROCHURES I WILL BE LISTING.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.
Jeep runs. Trencher works. Great price!
“Willy’s jeep with mounted trencher. Trencher was manufactured in Auborn Nebraska. Jeep is around a 1960 model with a 4 cylinder gas engine. Both jeep and trencher are in working order.”
UPDATE: Was $6400.
Runs and drives. Includes and overdrive and a generator.
“Up for sale is my 1964 Forward Control 170. It has 25,xxx original miles on it. It is currently located at V3 Jeep Shop in Middletown, Louisville KY.
There are no mechanical issues with this truck as it starts up and drive every time.
V6 Hurricane engine, 3speed with overdrive manual transmission and 4wheel drive.. Everything you see on this Jeep is original for it, including the generator, jerry cans, etc.
Motivated to sell – NO TRADES!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(06/12/2014) Looks solid.
“1947 Willys CJ2A, roll bar, 4 cylinder, 3 speed, Full soft top. Good condition, runs good. Lots of recent work done on this Willys.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500
(04/10/2015) Looks solid.
“Flat 4cyl 3-speed manual transmission with high and low range, 4WD. Original condition maintained. Complete engine overhaul (Reynolds Automotive Machine in Bakersfield, CA) Driven approximately 300 miles since.
REBUILT: transmission, transfer case, carburetor, steering mechanism and emergency brake.
NEW: radiator core, battery, brakes, tires, shock absorbers, spark plug wires, gas tank, front and rear axle bearings, races and seals, oil in front and rear differentials.
Have all receipts.
ADDED: seat belts and side mirror
Pick-Up or delivery is the responsibility of buyer.”
Has lots of updates.
“This Jeep had 46,000 original miles when I purchased it. Currently it has 64,000 as I have been using it for my HVAC service vehicle.
This Willy’s has a 400 HP-350 Chevy roller motor; Chevrolet power train; 350 Turbo Automatic Transmission; Power brakes; setting on a set of 35 Red Letter General tires and also comes with a 12,000 lb. Hydraulic Wench.
Interior comes with leather and electric seats; AM/FM CD/DVD player; 400 watt amp along with Bose Speakers.”
http://loz.craigslist.org/cto/4908812243.html
It might be a nice truck, but if it would show much nicer without the stuff on the passenger floor.
“Complete original restoration.
Everything new or rebuilt.
4 wheel drive
17k or best offer
Please email me”
http://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/4908547306.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
Looks like lots of work has been done.
“Frame off restoration. probably the nicest CJ-2A for sale in South Florida. All original/rebuilt except for new 12 volt system. Have complete old 6V system. This vehicle has no rust. Just finished a complete restoration. Also have original frame for top and doors and new tow bar. This vehicle has driven 2 miles since completion. Price is firm at $12,000. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800
Has no title. Engine runs.
“This is a 54 willy jeep with a straight 6 runs good new gas tank. The glass is good, has the split front window. hydraulic plow with fixed manual tilt. Tire chain. no title, I have a carter w-1 to rebuild for the truck too.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
Might be worth a look.
“I have a 1958 willys jeep I bought it is tons of fun just don’t have time for it anymore.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $1800
“1960 Willys Jeep Cj3b all original needs restoration. Firewall, kick boards, hood, grill all solid. Frame is good too. All guages are still in the dash. Tub needs sheet metal work. Drive train is complete and all intact from engine to axles and original. No top. Suppose to have ran 2 years ago. Probably needs points cleaned and the fuel pumps glass cover needs the coark gasket replaced. I’ll bet it runs after that with some new fuel.
Trades or parial trades include bolt actions 30-06, 3oo win mag, semi a’s 223 or larger, welders mig or tig, welding and fabrication equipment (example) tube benders, tube notchers, metal brakes and shears, torches and anything in between. Kinda looking for a solid axle chevy 4×4 nothig less than 3/4 ton SIMPLE FIX project with good sheetmatal. Text me what you got with a pic if you’re. Interested. Don’t need to get rid of the jeep. Just lookin around.
I’m asking 1800 or best offer…within reason of coarse.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1300
Looks likes there’s value here.
“1954 CJ3B Willys Jeep
Title in hand
Chevrolet V8 conversion
Dana 18 transfer case
Dana 44 rear end
Body work needed this is a project jeep”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $400.
Must need some work as it can’t be towed.
“1949 Jeep Trailer with tilt. Size 4 ft x 6 ft bed. Needs tires badly (cannot be towed currently).”
Might be worth a look.
“Body in excellent condition. Very clean, no rust. Front and rear axles”
http://missoula.craigslist.org/pts/4905019662.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $270.
I can’t tell if this fits CJ-5/6 or CJ-2a/3a.
“Willys Jeep roof and behind the seats enclosure is a little rusty but in usable condition or could be restored. Other sheet metal parts available.”
