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1946 CJ-2A Prineville, OR $15,000

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UPDATE: Thanks to Claus and his brilliant memory, we have another example of a Capstan winch on the back of a Raymond Concrete Jeep. In this case, I had posted it back in 2010.  Raymond Concrete was formed in 1897, but went bankrupt in 1989.

Here’s the image:

A seller on eBay recently had one of these rear mounted PTO winches for sale. It, too, was from the Raymond Concrete company.

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Originally Posted October 7, 2021: David shared this CJ-2A for sale in Prineville. He asked if I had ever seen a capstan winch mounted on a rear PTO gearbox like this one. I said I hadn’t. Moreover, the special equipment brochure for the capstan only shows it being used on the front (see brochure below). So, does anyone know whether the capstan was marketed for the rear PTO gearbox? Or was this more likely a custom setup?

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Anyway, here’s the jeep in Prineville:

https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/d/powell-butte-1946-original-cj2a-willys/7389633842.html

“Paint original(faded) No rust, No dents, No body repairs. Good top and doors. Runs and drives good. PTO winch, PTO rear capistan(very rare) Tow bar & hubs. All running gear original and operational.”

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1950 Photo of a Holden(?) Ambulance Jeep in Korea on eBay

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This 1950 photo shows what appears to be a Holden Ambulance used during the Korean War. Anyone know widely used (or not) these were during the Korean War?

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“1950 Press Photo Wounded Marines are loaded on an ambulance jeep, Naktong River. This is an original press photo. South Korea: Wounded US Marines are loaded aboard double decker ambulance jeeps for evacuation to a hospital after being wounded in the fighting on the Naktong River bulge.Photo measures 9 x 7inches. Photo is dated 08-24-1950.”

 
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1947 Photo of Dorothy Lamb in a CJ-2A on eBay

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The point of this photo was to get this point across: “People, return your milk bottles!” … newspaper reports of the time indicate there was a shortage of bottles throughout North America.

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“January 24th, 1947, Original Press Photo.
Mrs. Dorothy Lamb of Scarsdale, New York, goes to market in the modern manner, with a basketful of empty milk and beverage bottles. She is answering the plea for return of the 35 Million bottles that have gone “truant” in American homes. Every one must be returned to circulation if a shortage milk and beverages is to be avoided because raw-material shortages ins curtailing bottle production.”

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As you can see in this ad published the January 04, 1947, issue of the Bradford Era (Bradford, Pennsylvania), the shortage was serious and ‘dangerous’!
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This article from The Province, dated January 16th, 1947, out of Vanouver, B.C., provides more information about the crisis:

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1943 MB MZ Morton Grove, IL $19,800

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Piotr is selling his rare MB MZ.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2731786083791960

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“Willys MB 1943 VIN number 214545 model NOM – 12 is a real WW2 veteran. This jeep is a unique model produced in a short series of 1,512 units for the special order of Marine Corps. Most of them took part in the war in Pacific; few returned to USA. Today several dozen are registered, but they vary in condition and the resemblance to the original. These jeeps have had body alterations originally, like special waterproof electrical installations or two high-frequency radios for communication purposes. Continue reading

 
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Chris’ Unusual 1960(?) Jeep Calendar Find

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UPDATE II: Here’s the YouTube version. There’s background music that might offend the DCMA, so not sure if YouTube will keep the video live or not (They’ve taken down another video of mine for background music — music that happened to be playing in the car at that time of the video).

UPDATE: I’m not sure if this will work for everyone or not. I worked on my MacBook Pro and on my iPhone. I can upload to YouTube later today, which should make it more speedy to load (it takes a short time to load before playing.

Check out this unusual hanging and spinning jeep calendar that Chris found on Facebook. It’s not an easy calendar to read, nor is it all that practical, but it’s certainly a rare jeep item! Given it shows that January 1st fell on a Friday, this appears to be from 1960.

 
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Photo of a CJ-2A Fire Jeep **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This black and white photo (free shipping) appears to show this CJ-2A fire jeep in a parade (based on the folks sitting in the background).

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This Trailer Followed Us Home Today

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At some point in the near future my mother is selling her place. Her health has deteriorated quite a bit this year. Ann and I have pulled most of my stuff from her place, though there is one last big item … Lost Biscuit. To bring Biscuit home, finally, we’ve purchased a new trailer as seen below.

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It’s a Great Northern tilt trailer with dual 5200 axles and an 18ft bed. It’s arguably overbuilt for carrying a jeep, but we felt that there’s every possibility that we could 1) take another trip to Alaska, which can be a rough ride at times, and/or 2) take a jeep with us cross country for a show or two. In addition, we wanted something capable of carrying our tractor, which weighs around 4500lbs.

Unfortunately, the slowing of the global supply chain combined with the pandemic has hit several trailer manufacturers (according to several dealers I spoke with while researching a trailer). Basically, these companies lack crucial parts to complete trailers, so they are waiting on any parts they can get to assemble trailers and get them to dealers. Multiple dealers told me they couldn’t say when their next delivery of trailers would be or even what models they might get.

The nut of it is, we didn’t have much choice on what we could purchase. But, we got what we could and it should serve us well.

So, on Thursday we’ll head for Seattle and pick up Biscuit and its various parts.

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Biscuit from 2013 ….

 

 
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1954? Video /Commerical for the Willys Wagon Line

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Here’s a neat video published on Facebook. It shows several models from the Willys Motors Wagon line.

 
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1951 Truck **SOLD** For $29,400

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Bill spotted this sold truck on Hemmings. It seems a hefty price, especially when you look at the undercarriage (cobwebs, some surface rust). The seller states they spent $63,000 on ‘restoring’ this truck.

https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1951-willys-overland-jeep

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1945 MB Phoenicia, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

(09/19/2021) Andy is selling this MB. It currently lacks a title.

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1948 CJ-2A Wilmington, VT $5700

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Jim spotted this jeep. It could use some more comprehensive photos, but may be worth a look.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1536513523391385

“2 volt Solid Runs good and drives good Roll bar Brakes need work Steering is sloppy No title Awesome little antique 4×4, needs a little love to be roadworthy. Easy project.

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1950 CJ-3A Warwick, NY $8889

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $8999.

(05/28/2021) The body is fiberglass.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/350789533104781/

“Beautiful 1950 Willys cj3a (glass tub) fully functional 4WD lights rear blinkers. Original motor runs like a dream. Brand new brakes,fuel pump,and battery installed $10,500 obo”

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1948 CJ-2A w/Trailer Mohawk, NY $6600

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $6600.

(05/12/2021) This has a 3A windshield and lack bow holders, but the transmission crossmember is that of a 2A model.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/807195646861843

“1948 Jeep Willys – camouflage paint
With Military Trailer.
Many new parts.”
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1982 Mitsubishi J37 Hermosa, FL $25,000

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Mark listed this rare J-37 wagon on JeepTrucks.com.

http://www.sellajeep.com/mjs/sale21/ad274/ad274.html

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“Will entertain classic VW partial trades plus cash and I am happy to discuss a reasonable offer just keep in mind these are very rare and almost impossible to find in the US (and they are not cheap overseas either!)

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This vehicle is Right Hand Drive and 4 speed manual on the column shifting. 4WD floor mounted lever with another overdrive lever in every gear selector lever.

This 1982 Mitsubishi Jeep J37 is a gas-powered, right-hand-drive 4×4 station wagon that was purchased by a serviceman while stationed in Japan and imported to Texas in May 2018 then sold to the current owner and is now titled in Florida. Engine a 2.6-liter inline-four paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox, and the Jeep has an older repaint. This J37 shows just over 42k kilometers (26k miles) and is offered with import documents and a clean Florida title. Continue reading

 
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1949 CJ-3A Onalaska, WA $5000

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It’s a pretty stock jeep for the PNW.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/996665434512286/

“This jeep is 90% original. Runs drives stops. New fuel pump. Very clean for its age. I just have to many projects and no covered area to keep it.”

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Frank’s Engine Stand

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I dropped the ball on this one. Frank sent me this photo of the engine stand he constructed last month, but it got lost in all my busy-ness. Thankfully, he circled around and reminded me so we can all enjoy it. It looks great Frank!

Frank wrote, “I wanted to send a picture of my spare 226 and the test stand. I got the engine back from the machine shop 3 years ago and didn’t want to leave it without running any longer. I put together this stand so I could break in the engine,tune it and check for any leaks. I have pumped up the oil pressure with a remote pump and filled the crank case that way. Tried to use what I had around to build it and used some parts that I got from my Willys friend Ken. All I need now is a YF carter and put gas in the tank. Doubt it will ever see my wagon but it has been fun playing with it.”

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Meyer Hardtop CJ-5 Carleton, MI **Sold**

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UPDATE: **Sold** was $500.

Jeremy provided this photo to show the top installed on the jeep. Because this is a post 1975 hardtop, it likely won’t fit a 1975 or earlier CJ-5 due to the angle and width of the windshield.

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Jeremy’s selling this hardtop from his CJ-5.

“Very nice Meyer/Orrville Jeep hardtop. Complete with full size doors, windows work well. Pics show it on my ’76 CJ-5. Stainless hardware included, $700 or best. Calls only: 7 3 4 – nine one five – 0 4 one one”

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Year? Photo of Jeep/Trailer Build on eBay

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This photo is currently for sale on eBay. It shows a WWII jeep combined with a WWII trailer. Looks like it was a practical rig.

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“You are bidding on a Nice Vintage WWII US Army Late 1940s Willys-Overland Jeep Pickup Truck with Box Bed Photograph.
Very nice condition with light discoloration spots on back, from album mounting.

Great photo view showing WWII era U.S. Army late 1940s Willys-Overland Jeep pickup truck with box style bed.
Jeep hood shows # 37829

Measures 4″ x 2 5/8″.”

 
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CJ-3B Half Cab Jaffrey, NH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350.

Glenn shared this (likely) Sears branded Meyers hardtop.

“Used half hard top and doors for jeep cj-3b. Fairly sure it is a sears top, has a little bit of rot but overall decent shape for what it is. Trades for cj parts considered.”

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When Packages aren’t Packed Properly ….

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I bought this Yipao-themed jeep off of eBay. It included $15 for shipping. Given it is ceramic and given the shipping cost, I assumed the seller would properly package it. I was wrong. It arrived broken, wrapped in some bubble wrap, inside a flimsy plastic USPS mailer. Worse, nothing indicated it was fragile … Ugggghhh …. Based on the postage stamp of $8.55, I can see the seller went cheap and didn’t spend all the postage money I’d provided. Had he used a “if it fits, it ships box”, it likely would have arrived safely.

I’ve asked for my money back and he’s agreed.

I am hoping to be able to glue it back together, but we’ll see.

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Here’s how it should have looked:

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1943 Ad Highlighting the Go-Devil Engine

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UPDATE: The eBay seller sent me the wrong ad and doesn’t know what happened to the ad shown below. So, we may never know the dates or publisher of this ad.

I can’t remember running across this two page magazine ad highlighting the Go-Devil engine. I bought it off of eBay.

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1945 VEC CJ-2A Napa County, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4800.

The serial number suggests this is a 1945, but it should have full floaters.

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“Back on the “Interwebs” due to Craigslist Flakes! Up for sale “Farm Fresh” Willys CJ2A “Flat Fender” Jeep. This is a very early, rust free, jeep. This is the first civilian production run of the famous CJ Jeep. The Jeep is a very low production number. The Jeep has a Buick V6 Dauntless motor (runs), dual exhaust, dual fuel tanks, headers, neat spare tire carrier, Dualmatic front hubs, Chevy tilt steering wheel. Jeep sold with a T90 transmission, but does not have a transfer case. The transmission and transfer case was pulled by the previous owner. This wouldn’t take much to get back on the trail. I have the original title and every repair receipt that was ever done to this jeep. This rig would be great for a full restoration, a vintage rock crawler, hunting rig, trail jeep, or summer grocery getter.”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Morro Bay, CA $3500

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It’s a project.

https://slo.craigslist.org/pts/d/morro-bay-1946-willys-jeep-project/7373048922.html

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“1946 willys. Frame tag in place. Stock running gear. Was a driver about 5 years ago. Gonna need to clean fuel lines and bleed brakes etc.. I cleaned it off, put in battery and it fired up when I drizzled fuel into carb. Oil looks good and coolant in radiator looks good. 12v conversion. Missing driver seat but I think I have one around. In morro bay ca. 93442 if interested email your number..
3500.00 will go up as I work on it..”

 
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1982 DJ-5 Ventura, CA $3500

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Looks in good shape.

https://ventura.craigslist.org/for/d/thousand-oaks-postal-jeep/7378933104.html

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“Classic 1982 Postal Jeep. Right hand drive. Runs and drives good. 28,300 original miles, 3 speed auto, passenger seat, back seat, setting on a new frame since 2012. Body has some rust, but it is a classic for a great price, so… Call for more info!”

 
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1960 CJ-3B Cave Creek, AZ $15,900

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Looks in good shape; has a few mods.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/scottsdale-1960-willys-jeep-cj3b/7377568500.html

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“Ready to enjoy! 1960 Willys Jeep CJ3B. Very rare with removable hard top and doors. All the work has been done to use on and off road. Hard to list everything that has been updated. NEW paint, tires, rims, battery, starter, hoses, belts, fuel line, steering tie rods, water pump, fuel pump, gages, brakes, master cylinders, wheel cylinders, custom glass, custom seats, custom rack, etc. Hundreds of hours. A must see. Make sure you scroll through all pics to see how versatile this rare Collectors Jeep it really is”