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The seller only wants $10 for this ad. I suspect there aren’t many of these ads out there. It appeared in the July 22, 1948, edition of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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“This ad is included in a full page that came from a July 22, 1948 edition of a Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper. ”
UPDATE: September has arrived; this is only 9 days away!
Just never a week from the FC Jamboree in Lake Mills, Iowa. Dan welcomes all jeep FC’s in ANY condition, running or not!! This year Smoking Joe’s will be providing lunch on Saturday.
https://www.facebook.com/Jeep-FC-Jamboree-104006774784933
It’s been a long two months, but the bunkhouse exterior remodel is almost done. In the last week I have finished up the side deck and the front step. Unfortunately, the first time I installed the front step posts I was off by half an inch on one side and an inch on the other. So, I had to dig them up and re-position them. Ugh … anyway, I got everything fixed yesterday.
Yesterday, instead of doing updates, I felt my age as I moved 65 bales of hay in 95 degree heat from the neighbor’s pasture to our place. It proved to be a good workout! We’ll likely buy all of his next batch (last cutting of the year) as well, making us well-stocked for the winter.
Tom Cruze has been a busy body. Here he is checking our the huge nectarines that have emerged (to our surprise). It seems trimming the tree this spring did wonders for both the nectarines and the peaches (also much bigger than last year).
When not climbing, Tom Cruze continues to be “one of the dogs”. Here he is showing the girls how tough he is. He’s also begun accompanying the girls outside to close the gate (a nightly excuse to take the girls for a walk). The first pic is pre-mayhem:
Barry snagged this rare documents off of eBay, then posted it to share with everyone. It’s a great find!
https://www.farmjeep.com/2022/08/22/1953-cj3b-part-list-universal-and-farm-jeep/
This is a rare, unusual “sport jeep” model. It’s priced at $40 with free shipping.
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This likely has a Bobcat fiberglass body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/593904315556944
“Sand drag Jeep. Sbc383. TH350. Runs on race gas or mix 50/50 gas/race gas.”
Has the Kubota engine update.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/437304568360017
“‘47 Willys CJ2A with a Kubota v2203 turbo diesel engine swap. I used an Overland diesel swap kit. http://overlanddiesel.com/ It has the stock 3 speed T-90 transmission and Dana 18 transfer case, front lock right locker with locking hubs and an open rear end. Front disc brakes. Everything works and it works well on the roads. You could drive it home but the gears limit top speed. I have a ton of spare parts that will go with it for the right price.”
This custom build has some unique features.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/401377412055593
“Custom built 48 Willys CJ2A, ground up build, only things untouched are hood and tailgate. Fully boxed in frame, shackle reverse in front, custom lift, lifted springs in rear, spring over in front. 31″ of suspension travel. Dana 44 with spool in rear, Dana 30 with locker in front, 456 gears. Warn full floater axel conversion in rear with premium Warn hubs all the way around. Disc brake conversion front and rear. Custom built diff. guards. Rebuilt dana 18 transfer case. GM 350 4 bolt main, turbo 350 trans, engine has 10K miles, trans rebuilt. B&M shifter custom gauges, leather bucket seats, full roll cage, dual batteries, on-board air compressor, 8000 lb Mile Marker winch, GM tilt wheel, power steering conversion, under body rock lights, off-road lights, 20-gallon fuel cell. custom built half doors, custom built front and rear bumpers and full soft top, 35″ Toyo MT tires. To many custom mods to list. Motor was low mile used motor, everything else new or rebuilt with less than 8k miles. Serious off-roader. This jeep will leave your buddy’s behind on the trail plus get you a ton of compliments when you drive it on the road. Serious inquiries only, also willing to trade for newer gen muscle car”
Seller wants to sell both as a package.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3342485622637031/
“Well darn I have way too many projects and hope these could be put together and make one real nice FC. I have two FC 150s narrow track for sale. the green one is a 1957 , oregon title in my name, head off and missing, no box but otherwise fairly complete. Windshield in good and not much rot. good east Oregon unit. the other one is I think about the same year, rot in corners, no engine , extra trans and transfer, no glass NO title on that one. $ 7500 for the pair. I am not interested in selling just one. If I keep them and get the time I will build one out of the two. Firm on price.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500.
(08/26/2022) It probably needs some brake work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2041836829343324
“1948 jeep cj2a v6 New carburetor, New aluminum radiator.don’t know what engine it is runs great good clutch and Tran stops slowly fresh oil change needs”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/17/2022) No description provided and only one pic.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1053383198929938
UPDATE: Price dropped to $12,500.
(07/17/2022) Lots of updates to this MB.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1070650776816118
“Nice clean jeep with lots of extras! 4.3 fuel injection V6. Dana 44s front & rear with lock rite lockers. Disk breaks on all 4. On board air, power steering, four speed, 8,000 pound warren wench, zero rust.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/24/2022) Doesn’t run. Pics aren’t the most useful.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/710557843499008
“1946 Jeep cj2a Story that came with it this was “The hunting Jeep. Had an engine swap late 70’s early 80’s. Said to have a 350 v8 from a late 60’s early 70’s corvette that had been in a wreck.” Firewall is not cut out.. Very solid.. Little rust.. Engine will need overhauled.. Transmission shifts into gears. Jeep is very much a project. Does not run. Does not drive. Top and doors need reupholstered but frame work is there. Has removable center seat! Needs a new windshield frame and front hubs. This was a running driving unit before it sat in a field for years after original owner/builder passed away. Great start for restoration, needs to go to someone that’ll get to it sooner then I will hate to see it sitting. Trade for aluminum boat or 1962-1973 Ford Truck.”
UPDATE: I am surprised this hasn’t sold.
(05/02/2022) This comes with not one, but TWO ventilating windshields, plus extra parts. Get it while it lasts.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3153811951539081
“1968 Willys Jeep CJ5. Comes with extra fenders, axles, and wheels/tires. Has tip out windshield and comes with an extra one. Bucket seats are included.”
Jim shared this good looking Tux Park. It’s got some patches on the floors, but some floor mats ought to hide those just fine. There may be paint on the windshield hinges.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1100978087185721/
“Runs and drives well Rare column shift About $4K in parts replaced as follows (I have receipts) Front bumper rechromed by Sandy’s of Syracuse New BESTOP – never been wet Front seats reupholstered New Saturn overdrive Battery less than 1 year old NOS correct speedometer Electric wipers (I have old vacuum units) New carburetor New emergency brake shoes, hub caps and other new parts Paint and minor body repairs done by previous owner about 10 yrs ago Reason for selling – doesn’t get driven – too many toys Eight 14 seven 35 three 111”
Many thanks to long-time reader Dave Nelson for sending me this rare copy of ‘Jeep’ News. While there is no date stamp that I could find, there is a reference to an April 1946 study in one of the articles; yet, none of the jeeps pictured has the later 2A grille. So, I’m going to guess this is a summer 1946 document.
Also strange is that this wasn’t published out of Toledo. Instead, the mail address is listed as “Jeep” NEWS, Room 700, 305 East 45th South, New York 17, NY.
Finally, also strange, is that a colorized version of this was also produced and it included a reference to the magazine being Vol 1 No 1. If there was a second ‘Jeep’ News made, I have not seen it. My guess is that this was meant to be an advertising piece for dealerships, but it didn’t pan out, so was pulled after one (or a few) issues.
I published this last year
Evan Gillenwater posted the cover of this magazine to Facebook. He seems to think it came from Furgason’s Motors in La Grande, Oregon. The magazine was found at an antique store in New Hampshire.
Here’s the full issue from Dave:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
Looks in good shape.
“1952 CJ3-A Willys Jeep. Runs well. Very little rust. Was converted to 8 Volt system at some point. Includes the original rims and tires and the original 6 volt items that were replaced plus miscellaneous parts. Bought from the original owner with actual? miles shown: 45,528. Replaced the brakes, carburetor, fuel pump, battery and misc. Title in hand. Call or Text for more info.”
Mike shared this mostly stock CJ-3B. It looks like this has a swing-type tire carrier on the back (explains the odd colored swatches on either rear side of the body.
https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/modesto-1954-willys-jeep-cj-3b-cj3b/7526410278.html
“Same owners for 30+ years. Engine was rebuilt and new clutch installed in 2009. I have receipts totaling $3900. The Jeep was driven daily until 2015, then parked. Put on non-op in 2019. Runs and drives very well. Rewired 12 volt system. Always garaged. No rust holes. Clean Ca. title in hand. Please call, no texts.”
The pics suggest a pretty good restoration job.
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/d/rockland-1953-willys-cj3b/7524961547.html
“Just resorted, it was purchased in California and I put many hours and money restoring it.
As you can see from the photos it is in excellent condition. Runs great and the decals can be removed.”
Seller is looking for a trade.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bar/d/ferndale-1951-willys-jeep-cj3a/7520634294.html
“Runs good, not rusty. Has 6 volt system still with an actual alternator and 6 volt optima battery. Original Go-devil Flathead 4 cylinder. New tires, carburetor, brake master cylinder, springs, shocks and shackles. It’s super fun.
I’m looking for a fiat 500, smart car, MINI cooper, Isuzu vehicross, scion XB, Nissan Cube
Kia Soul, casita camper. Off road teardrop maybe.
Maybe other stuff, throw an offer but if I don’t reply I’m probably not into it.”
Chris is selling this early 2A grille.
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“Vintage Willys Jeep CJ2A Grille Very Original Condition. Repair or restore. Came off 1946 CJ2A”
Only one pic provided.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/spokane-1943-willys-jeep/7523987041.html
“4 inch suspension lift, aftermarket steel body, axles rebuilt by Shelly’s automotive, 5:88 gears, F head motor, 3 inch body lift, new clutch, new gas tank, new front seats, no back seat, warn 9000 pound winch, new tires.”
Seller acknowledges that the pics aren’t the best.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/ione-medal-hard-top-for-willys-jeep/7523118139.html
“Hard top, doors, some glass, complete, plus soft doors for 1947Military Willys Jeep.
it is 95% complete $ 450.00 or Best Offer, or trade.
Took pics off my phone , not the best. NO dents original military paint. Window rubber seals there, but some glass cracked or missing. doors have sliding windows.”
Two different tops or sale: One is a full military ‘arctic’-style top and what looks to be a Sears-Allstate branded half cab.
https://farmington.craigslist.org/pts/d/santa-fe-older-willys-jeep-aluminum-cabs/7521499016.html
“I Have 2 older Willys jeep Cabs with doors , one is Aluminum , the other is a Galvanize Half Cab, not sure the years I think there are Early 50’s 800.00 OBO”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(07/01/2020) Unclear if it runs or not.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/ridgefield-1952-jeep-38/7521648742.html
“M 38 military 1952 jeep. All original includes original winter arctic hardtop. Original 24 V electrical system. Not currently running, in storage.”
