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Clark County Jeep Posse in Kojak Episode

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This image capture shows the only flat fender that I saw while fast forwarding through the episode. Naturally, some folks blocked a clear view of it.

On March 11, 1978, an episode of Kojak aired that featured the Clark County Jeep Posse. No doubt some of you are wondering who Kojak is, but for those old enough to remember the detective series, this was the second to the last episode of the series (episode 21 of the 22 shows that year), as that show was cancelled in 1978. The show feels pretty dated in a variety of ways.

LIonel Hall, a son to one of the Jeep Posse members that appears in the episode, alerted me to the presence of the group in the show. By 1978, there weren’t a lot of jeeps left in the Posse, and only one vintage flat fender that I could spot, but it’s still pretty neat to see the jeeps appear in the episode.

The episode can be viewed, with commercial breaks, at Daily Motion, which for some reason has the show reversed (all the text is backwards and the drivers are all on the right side of the vehicles). the name of the episode is 60 Miles to Hell:

 
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Willys Rally’s Essential Workers T-Shirt

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Thanks go to Joe-in-Mesa for sending me one of the Willys Rally Essential Workers T-Shirt. I think this t-shirt is a pretty clever way to marry the pandemic with the old Willys workhorses (you can order one here).

This year’s Willys Rally is currently scheduled for May 14-16, 2021, in Moab, Utah. You can learn more at the Willys Rally website.

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Jeep Owners Club of New Zealand Hat Pin

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I snagged this small “Jeep Owners Club of New Zealand” hat pin from eBay for cheap. Having biked around the South Island of New Zealand when I was 20 years old, I’ve always had a soft spot for the country. I lived off New Zealand meat pies and banana chocolate chip ice cream while there … Boy did they have great ice cream!

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Cover of Colliers Magazine in 1946

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UPDATE: I found an inexpensive issue of the February 2, 1946 Collier’s Magazine, so I scanned the cover. It has the Welcome Home Johnny sign celebrating’s soldiers homecoming as a farmer races his jeep down the road. I found no jeep related stuff on the inside.

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1948 CJ-2A Schofield, WI $7200

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This has a fiberglass tub and a rear gas tank with the filler in the middle of the back.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1171739403267366

“Selling my 48 Willys jeep. It is an older restoration with fiberglass tub. Runs great and everything works. All gauges function and has an electric fuel pump to keep it running smooth. Fun toy to go anywhere this summer. Ride it like a sXs with the ability to go down any road. Only flaw is cracks in the glass.”

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1947 CJ-2A Morland, KS $7000

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This has a couple mods and some patches along the front frame rails (well, driver’s side anyway).

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/469410301071089/

“Sweet 47 CJ2A ….. needs 2nd/3rd gear sincro, power steering conversion run like a top I have sincro and seal kit for transmission. New tires. 12v conversion, rust free, sweet summer ride. Sat in garage this winter started up great, I did have to pump gas a few times but took it for spin last weekend. Fixing transmission this week.”

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1948 CJ-2A Twin Falls, ID $9000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(03/26/21) To me, the jeep doesn’t look Fiesta Yellow, but it may just be the photos. The jeep looks solid.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3856939971038771

“This is a 1948 CJ2A Willy’s Jeep in original color Fiesta yellow. It has the original “L” in line 4 cylinder engine with over drive and oil bath air cleaner. Still has 6 volt system and installed seat belts and turn signals. Top speed 35 mph with overdrive engaged, but it climbs like no other. Runs like a swiss clock and DOES NOT burn any oil. Items included; spare tire, tow bar and signal lights, cargo rack with tool box, spare tire mount and 2 jerry can mounts jerry cans not included. Also included is a fully enclosed canvas vinyal top with doors to include the bikini top in the pics. The oil pan does leak some but any vehicle that’s 73 years old does. Replacing the gasket is the fix.”

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Year? CJ-2A? Fort Worth, TX $5500

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This is listed as a 1951, but it has a CJ-2A body.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/720550855279122

“Buick V6 engine”

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1957 Truck Littletown, PA $4500

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Merlin’s got this project truck for sale. Questions, offers etc.. email: merlin at hansonmechanical.com.

“1957 Willys truck. Clear Maryland title. This lived its life on a farm near Westminster, Maryland. This was a project that stalled. I need the space in my shop. Please read carefully and review photos (all photos and a full description can be seen here) before asking questions.

This is a project for someone with the right skills. There is alot of value here and the greasy, tetanus inducing, bolt shearing, soul killing horrible cleanup was done for you. It is not a project I will put any work into; it comes as is, where is, no warrantees implied or offered. Cash is the only payment I will take. Reasonable offers entertained. I do not want more stuff, so please do not offer your 1995 Honda, jet ski, Chevy truck project, yard trailer etc… as a trade. I am not interested.”

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1951 CJ-3A Wellington, KS $10,000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(12/08/2020) Looks rust free. Even the tool box floor looks solid.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/154223736142994

“2 Dr Willy’s with soft top and a clear title! Has a 289 motor, warn overdrive, lock out hubs on rear wheels for pulling, no rust and other added features. Asking $10,000 OBO Pick up in Wellington”

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1953 CJ-3B Ste Genevieve, MO $1100

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $1100.

(03/21/2021) Project or parts.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/269021941430471

“53 Willys Jeep cj3b project.. Comes with an engine and trany. Just not in vehicle..no title.”

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1947 CJ-2A Dolores, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9300.

(03/26/2021) The serial number suggests this is a 1947.

“CJ2A willys jeep anybody interested. For sale $9,300”

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1947 CJ-2A Nashville, TN $4000

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.

(03/12/2021) It’s a project.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/795175531412349

“Jeep needs head gasket has gasket kit and bunch of new parts , looking to trade for nice dirt bike or wheeler”

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1947 CJ-2A Lake St. Louis, MO $4000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(01/19/2021) It runs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/793177408207346

“Runs good. Needs steering work.”

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1949? CJ-2A Carthage, MO $4500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(04/01/2021) Has a unique “circle”-shaped driver’s seat.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/969500200547350

“49cj2a. Ita tagged and insured. It runs. 177 ford inline 6. Everything else is stock drivetrain. It has new tires,carb,water pump thermostat and master cylinder. It needs new wheel cylinders. It’s over 70 years old. It has rust in the floor boards. 4500 obo trade for a Harley.”

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Year? CJ-3A Tahlequah, OK $350

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Not sure how much value is here.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/d/park-hill-willys-jeep/7301094029.html

“Willy’s jeep, has grill, windshield, frame, and axles. The tub has lots of rust and the frame is rusted through by the gear box.”

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1947 CJ-2A Quinlan, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000

(01/01/2021) Looks a bit rough.

‘Trade 47 jeep turn over ,runs on spay.needs work.”

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4 15″ Rims San Francisco, CA $FREE

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Scramboleer Dan got these rims from a friend and is giving them away to anyone who can pick them up. One of the four rims is slightly different from the others (marked with a red line). Here’s what Dan wrote:

Here are the details: four 15″ yellow Jeep wheels, 4″ center bore, 4.5″ inside width, 5.5″ outside width.

I got them from a local Jeep buddy who is moving out of the area. The wheels have been sitting outside for years, but I scrubbed them with soap and water. These have what appears to be a rubberized yellow coating on them. Beneath that is a forest green. Free to anyone who can pick them up in San Francisco. Easy backyard access on a quiet street a few minutes from major freeways.

Here are two comments from OWF (can’t confirm as to their accuracy).

Comment 1: “These are the earlier version cj5 rims, pre ‘66. Still had the rivets. These have the smooth face and can not take the dog dish hub caps.”

Comment 2: “You have 3 of the later 50’s – 60’s CJ5 wheels and 1 early CJ 3A 3B CJ5 wheel. See the different shaped dog dish centers.”

Hope someone in the eWillys world can use them!

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1953 Article on Jeeping in the Panamint Range Canyons

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This full page article with photos shows a group that called themselves the “Jeepological Survey” exploring the Panamint Range Canyons. This was published in the November 13, 1953, issue of the Valley Times out of San Fernando, California.

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Morrison Snow Plow Brochure on eBay

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I bought one of this seller’s Morrison brochure. It’s in very good condition. It is unclear how many of these he has. I suspect it’s from the late 1940s, given it only features CJ-2As.

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“You are buying or bidding on a rare vintage early 1950’s “The Morrison-Built Rogers Sno-Dozer For Jeeps” brochure. This was originally sold as a plow and scraper and was from the late 40’s. They were later produced by the Morrison Railway Supply Corp. Buffalo, New York. This is 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ opens twice to a 11″ x 8 1/2″. This is in excellent condition.(see pics)”

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Mid-1960s Model CJ-5 Plastic Jeep

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UPDATE: This looks to have been an MPC model, as MPC created a variety of jeep-related models. One particular kit by MPC allowed for the creation of three different kinds of jeep: ! Hill Climbing Dune Buggy Jeep, A Stock Jeep, or a Service Station Jeep. Here’s an example of that model on eBay.

Here’s a better example of the service station CJ-5 model from Barney Goodwin:

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And here is a 16 minute video on the history of the AMT model company (and explains how MPC formed). I found it interesting (no mention of jeeps):

Here’s another CJ-5 Service Station model that is labeled an MPC:

https://skidsplace.forumotion.com/t3457-mpc-jeep-cj5

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This model sold on eBay yesterday for $25. What I found interesting was the level of detail, from the Dauntless engine mounts, to the Canfield Push-Plate on the front, to the Meyer half-cab details.

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1955 Koenig Road Service Brochures

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UPDATE: This sold years ago on eBay, but I never posted all the pics I got from the auction. It is a good example of Koenig’s Wrecker and road service brochure. Along with tow packages, it includes helper springs, PTO add-ons, push-bumpers, and more. 

It is bulletin 155 (which likely means it was published in January of 1955) and then revised in April of 1955.

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Flatfender Lapel Pins on eBay

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There are three lapel pins on eBay for $21.05/each (or make offer + $7.65 shipping) that come from Germany. I can’t speak to their history or whether they are all that old.

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“Jeep Lapel Pin Willys Varnished 60er Years – Dimensions 0 25/32×0 15/32in”

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Tie Tack? Shirt Studs? on eBay

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The seller isn’t exactly sure how these were used. But, this seems to model a CJ-5.

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“Either: Vintage Cuff Links, Tie Tack/Bar, Shirt Studs and/or Collar Bars”

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1946 CJ-2A Vail, AZ $12,500

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Looks solid. Has an f-head.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/724123438270950

“Restored. Motor rebuilt 3 years ago. New paint. New seats. New wiring harness. Needs new speedometer and fuel gauge. Runs well. 3,000 miles on new engine! For health reasons, must sell.”

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