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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
This appears to have the wrong windshield for the top. This includes the rear extended bed.
“Very good shape runs good has arctic top”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
I suspect it doesn’t run?
“Ready to be restored, have extra parts to go with it.:
We hit our goal on Monday of seeing three car museums in Indiana and enjoying lunch with Steve at an old fashioned diner called Schoops. The downside was . . . when we tried to leave Indiana, we encountered road construction and blocked traffic (I-80 westbound was standstill). What should have taken an hour and a half took three hours. We went right to bed and just woke up a little bit ago. So, there will likely be no updates today.
However, I do have this neat photo Randy shared. The wagon below may have been one of several (exactly how many we haven’t determined) built by Kaiser for touring Hawaii. Note the four doors, extended bodies, and sun roofs. 
<– Day 44 – Sun. June 16th: Escaping the Rain to Packard-ville | Trip Overview | Day 46 – Tues. June 18th: Shabu Shabu and Pipes –>
Steve and I outside Schoops for lunch in Warsaw, Indiana
On Monday June 17th, we decided to attempt three car museums in Indian within a single day. I’m happy to report that my wife was receptive to the idea and our adventure did not end in divorce!
On Monday June 17th we drove from Auburn, Indiana, to Chicago, Illinois.
The first two museums, the National Automobile and Truck Museum of the United States, also known as NATMUS, and the Auburn, Cord, Deusenberg Museum, were started by the same person in Auburn, Indiana.
Given they are essentially on the same campus, at least it seemed that way to me, you might think the two would offer a joint ticket package or jointly advertise. Instead, each barely mentioned the other on their respective websites. In fact, we only discovered the NATMUS after arriving to see the Auburn Cord museum on Sunday evening (but we arrived too late to get in).
The NATMUS building is in the distance, while the ACD museum is to the right.
Having mapped out our strategy, on Monday morning we began with the NATMUS, because it opens at 9am (the Auburn, Cord doesn’t open until 10am). Active Military get in free, which saved us some dollars.
The collection can be roughly divided into three sections. The first area is filled with toys of different sizes. While they were neat, we’d certainly seen more at the Antique toy and Fire Truck Museum.
<– Day 43 – Sat. June 15th: The Crowds Arrive; As Does a Storm | Trip Overview | Day 45 – Mon. June 17th: Three Museums & Steve –>
Me and Mr. Packard @ the Packard Museum.
On Saturday night, June 16th, we drove to Niles Ohio to spend the night. On Sunday we’d eventually reach Auburn, Indiana.
On Saturday night we drove from Cooper’s Lake, Pennsylvania, to Niles, Ohio. Sunday we drove from Niles to Auburn, Indiana.
We began with a leisurely morning, as the National Packard Museum in Warren, Ohio, didn’t open until 1pm on Sundays. Once ready to go, it was a short drive to the museum. It’s located in Warren because that’s where the first Packards were produced. In 1903, the company moved to Detroit.
Upon our arrival, one of the docents at the museum explained its history. The museum was started by a man (who’s name slipped into and right out of my memory) in Warren who couldn’t fit his Packard into a place he owned in Warren. He was a friend of the mayor, who managed to find a run-down building for the man in 1990 and arranged to have it leased to the man for $1 for 40 years. That’s not a bad price!
The man was able to fix up the place on the cheap, but it was more of a storage space than a museum space. Then, in 1999, the Packard Automobile Club descended upon the space to celebrate the 100th year of the Packard. A great party took place for a week. By the time the revelers left, 5 more Packards filled the building. Afterwards, steps were taken to turn the space into a formal museum.
Here are some pictures from the museum:
The outside of the Packard Museum.
Mark has liked jeeps ever since he was a kid. When he was 16 a local widow would let him drive her late ’57 CJ-5 to run errands. In 1992 he purchased his current jeep. He adds, “It had a lot of work accomplished but it had a lot to go, Since then, I’ve repainted, reupholstered, built and installed the outboard components (tire carrier, tow bar & jerry can rack), rebuilt the brake system, and rebuilt the engine. I don’t believe it’s perfect because learning and doing it yourself an important part of the Jeep experience. My wife & I enjoy our Jeep as a weekender. Currently it just keeps going with regular maintenance and repairs as needed. However, I have some projects (a hard top restoration) to enhance her.”
The reason Mark wrote was that last week he attended the Southern Indiana Antique & Machinery Club (aka SIAM) annual show held in Evansville, In. The show features antique farm machinery, Gas & steam engines, swap meet, flea market, food and bluegrass music. While walking through the garden tractor displays, he noticed a fabricated flat fender body on a garden tractor frame. The owner was away at the time, so he couldn’t ask about it.
Later, he came across a 1967 Tuxedo Park owned by another visitor (see attachments).
Here are a couple other photos:
These photos were taken at a military show by Joe. He notes, “I photographed this TUG at the Gilbert, PA military vehicle rally some years ago. This model is especially significant to me since I first experienced a TUG first-hand at a Boy Scout Camp in the 1950’s when tasked with a work detail to ‘Spring Clean’ the area around and under the camp Mess Hall. Unbeknownst to us, the oversized crawl space under the building also happened to be the designated storage area for the camp jeep….. you guessed it, a Willys 6×6 known as an MT-TUG. It was complete with serial numbers, stars, data plates and other markings. As mere kids, we were fascinated with the 6-wheel jeep and spent the time pretending to drive the beast instead of actually cleaning the space as assigned. Lucky for us the 6 volt battery was dead. And, so began, at an early age, a life-long interest in jeeps, especially the olive-drab kind. It was also common knowledge within the camp that this jeep was experimental and one of only 15 built. (This fact was verified in books and articles on the MT-TUG published some 50 years later.) Anyway, the camp leaders also knew they had a rare vehicle on their hands and the scuttlebutt was that the jeep was going back to the manufacturer in even trade for a NEW Willys CJ5. I moved on from scouting after that and still don’t know if that deal ever came to fruition.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $5000.
“1961 Willys pickup that I have owned and enjoyed for the better part of 10 years. It has had limited summertime use, but has been running every summer. Under my ownership it has never been off-road.
-Green
-Minimal surface rust
-Four wheel drive works
-Motor runs well
-Low range works
-5 New multi-directional military style tires ($1,000 Value)
-Sunroof
-Transferable metal collector plates
Cash or cashier’s check. Send contact information and/or inquiries.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7200.
This looks in good condition.
“1956 Willy Jeep Pickup For Sale,80o/o Restored,new clutch,overdrive , runs good $7200.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
“1957? Jeep fc-150 4×4 cabover truck. Cj5 chassis with Dana 44 as I’m told. These are extremely hard to come by they were a low production jeep. Selling as parts or restore. No title, engine or Trans, glass.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(08/10/2012) Looks nice.
“I am selling my family classic Willys. Cherry Red! More pictures are available upon request… if you know CJ3Bs you know this Willys! It is featured in Jeep CJ by Robert Ackerson. Please contact me if you are interested. I”d be happy send more pictures, and answer any questions you have. This was listed this fall, but I had to replace rebuild the starter. Starter has been rebuilt and it runs great!”
http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/3871159698.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** was $1200.
This has a nice set of rare Turbine Rims. That might be the most valuable part!
“1957 Jeep Willies
Jeep is all numbers matching with original engine
Very cheap and easy restoration project
I will return all emails as soon as possible
Price is $1200 however negotiable”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1750.
Needs motor and a windshield. There might be value here.
“1947 Willies Jeep, needs motor, all original, has its own towing trailer. $1750.00”
The driver’s seat has been shifted to the right and then moved back pretty far. Body is fiberglass.
“Runs Good
Fiber Glass Tub
4 Cylinder L-head
New Carb.
New Seats
Needs Paint Job
No top or doors included
WILL TRADE FOR BASS BOAT ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CALL 715-943-2345”
http://eauclaire.craigslist.org/clt/3859652836.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $160.
Given the condition of the tires, I’d say this is a good price.
“Four wheels with Pirelli Scorpion Zero tires. Wheels are 15″ diameter with 5 x 5-1/2″ bolt circle. Tires are 255/60/15 102V. Old style turbine wheels. Fits 50’s and 60’s trucks. No damage to the wheels and tires are in good condition. Wheels & tires are off of a 1961 F100”
UPDATE: Was $8500. **SOLD**
Those are some large turn signals in the front. I can’t tell what’s on top of the windshield.
“1950 Willy’s Jeep CJ3A 4×4: Very hard to find with dual fueling sides: You can feul up either on the driver side or passenger side:
Color is Red with a white soft top, has full soft top doors, needs new window vinyl
Motor: Chevy 283 small block
Orignial running gears, transmission, and rear end
Has 4×4 high and low
Lots of mods have been done to the Jeep.
It was rebuilt in the 70’s, so it has impala red seats, tool box under back seat. This thing was built for the desert or the chocolate mountains.
Brand new off tires: 31 on old school jackmen rims
Runs and Drives: Needs a little brake work to finish project up. Over all great desert Jeep, you would be the talk of your Jeep Club driving this beauty around.”
UPDATE; **SOLD** Was $500.
Maybe some parts value? It includes a plow.
“1962 Willy’s Jeep with original flathead 4 cylinder engine. Jeep ran before it was parked. Body needs to be replaced. Also 7′ Meyers snow plow is included. Originally planned on restoring but have not found the time.”
UPDATE: Was $2500. **SOLD**
The seller described this as a MB in the title, but I don’t see anything MB here.
“1953 MB Willy’s Jeep. 225 V6 with 4 speed, needs to be restored from the ground up. Comes with hard top and doors. Ran when I parked it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $800
(09/23/2011) “1949 jeep body have hood , fenders, wind sheild frame asking 800.00 for its age it is in good condition but still needs work”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200
This is a project with a fiberglass bobcat hood.
“I have a 46 willys jeep for sale. With a good running chevy 305 and a Muncie 4 speed tranny with hurst shifter. I recently striped the body and gave it a nice coat of epoxy primer. Jeep has a 6 point roll cage willys hood and an after market fiberglass hood (both are Primered). The windshield is the only piece that isnt primered and it need a new glass. Jeep also has 14X33″ boggers. Jeep has fiberglass bucket seats with covers. Front axle needs a little work but other than that this is a mean off roading machine. Just dont have the time to make it what I want. 3200 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
(06/02/2013) This may deserve a closer look.
“I’m selling my 1960 Willys/Jeep CJ3B; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_CJ#CJ-3B
I’ve recently had a new exhaust system installed, purchased a new top, and had the seats reupholstered.
It runs and drives great, and shifts through all gears (including 4WD H/L) perfectly. It has rust spots on the body. I have a clear Kansas title, and can be tagged as an antique, which costs a lifetime fee of around $40 in Kansas. I believe it has just over fifty-thousand miles on the odometer.
I really hate to have to pass her on, but I’ve got too many vehicles and need to make space. That being said, I may be interested in trading for some Hunting/Camping land, a nice recreational lot, or other property trades.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
(06/09/2013) This might be worth a closer look.
“1942 GPW Army Jeep. Great condition. Runs good. No rust. Mostly original. Comes with gas cans and 2 sets of tires. 10,000.00 call Connie.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5900
(04/22/2013) This seems like a good price.
“Up for sale is a 1953 Willys M38A1 1/4 ton utility truck. This jeep runs strong, starts every time, and it is ready to go. The registration is current and I have the pink slip. The following has been repaired, replaced, and/or installed:
New Saginaw steering box.
Rebuilt T-90 transmission with new bearings, gears, seals.
Rebuilt Spicer 18 transfer case with new gears, bearings, seals.
Rebuilt clutch system with new throughout bearing, clutch pad, pressure plate, clutch fork, clutch cable, and re-surfaced pressure plate.
Upgraded brake drums from 9″ to 11”.
New brake shoes, spring sets, wheel cylinders, and master brake cylinder.
All seams caulked on top of Aluminum Arctic hardtop.
Full hard doors for hardtop.
New window and rubber on back of hardtop.
Full soft top and full soft doors in excellent condition.
Bikini top in excellent condition.
Farm jack.
Vintage Jerry can.
New front windshield with new windshield rubber.
New rubber between front window frame and body.
Replaced battery and cable.
New transmission mounts.
New transfer case mounts.
Entirely new exhaust system front to back, including snorkel.
Custom fabricated air intake snorkel.
New front/rear hub inner/outer bearings and cups.
New steering knuckle upper/lower kingpin bearings and cups.
New steering knuckle gaskets and seals.
Fuel tank has been replaced/repainted.
Entire inner truck tub stripped, primed, repainted (no rust).
New U-joints.
Refurbished radiator and new hoses.
CB radio.
Tow bar.
New rear axle seals
New and original “Operation and Organizational Maintenance Manual” (TM 9-8014).
New Department of Army Supply Manual-list of all service parts (ORD 9 SNL G-758).
New “Haynes Jeep CJ Repair Manual 1949-1986”.
New “Jeep Owner’s Bible”
New speedometer.
New speedometer cable.
The price is $5,900. If you are interested in this vehicle, feel free to call (no text) 760-six38-1492. Please leave your phone number if you email.”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/3872371746.html
<– Day 42 – Fri. June 14th: At the Bantam Festival | Trip Overview | Day 44 – Sun. June 16th: Escaping the Rain to Packard-ville –>
Sebastian forwarded this photo of Gerald, Augusto, Sebastian, and myself. That’s Sebastian’s CJ-3B to the right.
On the morning of Saturday June 15th, I fixed some breakfast and enjoyed a leisurely start to the day.
At 10:30am, we left camp to stock up on some drinks at the local store. As we exited the one road into the campground and festival we were surprised to see a lineup of folks entering the festival that was at least 2 miles long!
Here are the lines of cars we passed on Saturday morning:
<– Day 41- Thurs. June 13th: Heinz History Museum | Trip Overview | Day 43 – Sat. June 15th: The Crowds Arrive; As Does a Storm –>
Not everyone was happy to see me. Henry claimed I made a comment that it was too bad someone painted his surrey brown. I couldn’t find any evidence that I said that though. His modified surrey is beautiful!! The windshield is one of the nicest I’ve ever seen. The backside was filled in and the front has been scalloped perfectly.
On Friday morning we had a quick one-hour drive to the Bantam Festival at Coopers Lake, Pennsylvania.
Friday’s drive from Canton, Ohio, to Coopers Lake, Pennsylvania.
Our first task was to set up camp. Much of that duty fell on Ann, as I needed to find out where I’d be giving Friday’s presentation. It was her idea to add the sign marking out encampment. Thankfully, the rains that had fallen all week stopped in time for the festive and we were able to find a dry patch of grass to call home.
Soon, it was time for me to give my presentation. The crowd was light everywhere on Friday and only seven people attended my presentation.
After the presentation, I met folks and handed out some free posters.
