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The Clara Rose Ice Cream Truck

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Florida’s Tampa Bay Times published an article about local mobile businesses a couple weeks ago. One of those businesses included a beautiful 1964 FJ-3A ice cream truck, run by Carlos Velez: The Clara Rose Ice Cream Truck.

Before he opened his business, Carlos worked as a Sheriff’s deputy at a maximum security jail. Wanting a change of life, he decided to open an ice cream business, but one that was of a better quality than the standard ice cream distributors. That led him to search for an FJ. He found the perfect one and it’s a beautiful rig as you can see below.

Learn more about his FJ in the article: https://www.tampabay.com/arts-entertainment/fun/shopping/2019/10/22/9-mobile-businesses-wheeling-around-tampa-bay/

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Historic Registry For Vehicles?

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There’s a proposal to create a national registry for unique or historically significant vehicles (and boats and planes) with documented stories. Importantly, such a registry would not keep the owners of such vehicles from being sold, driven or even modified. The Library of Congress would be the keeper of the documents, specs, photos, and other information.

If the national registry becomes a law, twenty-six vehicles already listed by the Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) would be the first vehicles added to the registry. Two of the vehicles are jeeps: The Ford Pygmy (currently at the U.S. Veteran’s Museum in Huntsville, Alabama) and Ronald Reagan’s 1962 CJ-6 (along with one of my personal favorites, the Tucker prototype).

 
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1948 CJ-2A Inman, SC $4000

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This appears worth a look. The hubs seem to be Cutlas Powerlocks.

https://asheville.craigslist.org/for/d/inman-1948-jeep-cj2a/7013071047.html

“1948 Jeep
CJ2A
Good condition
$4000”

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1960 CJ-3B Cape Coral, FL $3500

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Neither the hood nor the tailgate have a Willys script, so the tub seems to be newer than 1960. The top appears to be for a CJ-5. Not that the steps have been modified and the drain hole removed.

https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/pts/d/north-fort-myers-willys-jeep-cj3b-1960/7012632492.html

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“1960 Willys Jeep CJ3B
Runs and Drives
Has overhead Valve original engine and running gear
Needs Master Cylinder
Jeep is complete
Has aftermarket Cab (maybe Sears)”

 
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1962 CJ-5 Brush Truck Frederick, MD $10,500

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Body has some rust and at least one floor patch. I haven’t seen the front loop of a roll cage attach to a dash with just one bolt on each side like this one.

https://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/d/frederick-1962-jeep-cj5-fire-jeep/7007857866.html

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“1962 Willys Jeep CJ5 Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service Brush Truck 6. I do not have documented proof that this was an original fire Jeep but if it wasn’t someone went thru a lot of trouble to make it one. Starts, runs, stops and drives well. Prior to my ownership it appears to have been re-wired and a new generator was installed.

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1953 CJ-3B Lakeland, FL **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $16,000.

(07/05/2019) Lots of updates to this 3B.

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1953 Jeep Willy’s cj3b cj3-b flat fender high hood. First year civilian Jeep. Complete custom, one of a kind. 327 Chevy small block V-8 paired with bulletproof off-road 4 speed chevy manual tranny. 4×4. 4-inch lift all the way around. 35 inch super swampers on new 15 inch wheels with plenty of tread life. 4 wheel disc brakes with booster recently added. Stops on a dime with ease. El Camino seats, s.s.

Fuel cell under rear seat. Bimini top, aluminum doors, black diamond plate with matte black finish. Sony head unit, 2 speakers in box center console. 10k lb warn winch with remote. Warn hubs. Brand new flow master exhaust, sounds amazing! No rust, no leaks! Doesn’t overheat. Fires right up first try. Optimum battery less than 1 yr old. Auto meter gauges, everything works! Can run this Jeep 55-60 mph on highway and steer with 1 finger. Or take it off-road for some fun. Tons of attention and thumbs up. Draws a crowd when fueling every time. Not perfect by any means, but a very cool, super solid, loads of fun, classic Jeep. Come check it out.
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1965 FC-150 Clifton, VA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5800.

(11/05/2019) Is that a Traveller on the hoist?

“This FC runs stops steers. New exhaust and clutch cable. New wheels and seats .”

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1947 CJ-2A Bellevue, WI $5500

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Has a patch on the driver’s side and the floors have been patched. It runs and drives.

https://greenbay.craigslist.org/cto/d/denmark-1947-willys-cj2a-jeep/7011711293.html

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“Original Willys CJ2A
Runs – Drives – Stops
Good tires
Lockout hubs
4wd / lo work well
3-speed t-90
L-134 Go-Devil
Original wheels
Clean title”

 
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1953 CJ-3A Kearney, MO $3900

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $3900.

(10/27/2019) Runs and drives.

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/kearney-1953-willys-jeep-cj3a/7010395098.html

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“I have a 1953 Willys Jeep CJ3A that starts and runs good. I have put all new brakes on it and over $400 in other parts. This is a fun vehicle that I do not have time to use or restore. Great vehicle to restore and you would have a great show piece. Or you could use for all around fun and work.”

 
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Year? CJ-2A Wyalusing, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

Appears to have some Husky/Allstate hubs.

“Willys Jeep CJ2 for parts,No TITLE!
Body is rusty but fixable, no motor, has transmission, transfer case and axles.
You old Jeep guys know what these parts are worth and they are getting hard to find.
Bring a trailer and I can load this Jeep
No title available.”

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1946 VEC CJ-2A Bangor, PA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $800.

The VEC body is rough, but this does have column shift parts and a supersonic head.

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“1946 Willys Jeep 4×4, incomplete, no paperwork, no title, I mistakenly paid 1500 for this and now willing to lick my wounds after a dip in lake stupid. I was told this is a 1946 as it is a 3 speed on the column, and has the two sticks on the transmission.
Lets be clear, I do not need a lesson on values, on what it takes to re-do a Willys, to be honest I don’t need anymore lessons on anything.
What you see is what you get, there is no secret stash of New Old Stock parts that I am squirreling away.
We almost had it running, lost spark and interest when the rotor fell apart, engine block is good, turns over no problem, and is very complete, was told early block as it has an “oval pad” behind the oil filler.
Has locking hubs, and a pretty decent frame, not trying to be rude in my description, oh well sorry my wife doesn’t like me either, so ill get over it. Its like a 1947 1948, and maybe a 1949
Happy to answer any questions that I have not covered, and this is located in BANGOR PENNSYLVANIA 18013
if that’s not in your Gas Monkey wheel house to get to that’s ok too.
God Bless, and have a wonderful day.”

 
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1953 M-170 Medford, NY No Price

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Might be some value here.

https://longisland.craigslist.org/pts/d/medford-1953-willys-m170-jeep-military/7012481462.html

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“Believed to be a Willys M170 Jeep Military Ambulance.
F-head 4 cylinder, manual transmission.
Good for donor 4×4 drive train or what ever you want.
Currently no paperwork.
Located in Medford LI.
Can be transported by poster for reasonable fees.
In reply include first name and Phone number.”

 
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CJ-2A Repro Body Carlisle, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

This deal should work for someone. A couple extra holes provides ventilation, lol.

“New reproduction Willy’s CJ-2A body tub. The previous owner attempted to mount the tub onto a CJ-3A frame and therefore drilled and cut holes in the floorpans / dash to try and make everything work. (CJ3A frame is longer than a CJ2A) Go check the price of a new reproduction body tub (plus what it costs to ship) and then come buy mine. $1500 obo. Other Willys parts available, specifically early CJ’s stuff.”

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Year? CJ-2As? Pittsburgh, PA $4500

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No pics provided.

https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/d/youngwood-willys-jeeps/7007857491.html

“I have 2 late 40s willys jeeps and parts.best offer.”

 
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FC Forward Forum Temporarily Down?

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Will alerted me that the FC Forward Forum is temporarily down. It was taken down for a supposed violation of the TOS, though I’d be surprised if the forum violated the TOS. There seems to be a way to contact the host and appeal this issue. Anyone know who the administrator(s) were?

https://members4.boardhost.com/jeepfc/

 
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Year? MB Gouverneur, NY $800

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Listed as a 1950, this may be an MB.

https://watertown.craigslist.org/cto/d/hailesboro-1950-willies-jeep/7012789565.html

“1950 Willies Jeep with arctic factory top. All glass is good. Brakes work. 4 wheel drive works. Clutch is good. Has been driven. Running on 3 cylinders. Has 1 broken valve. No piston or cylinder damage. $800.00 obo.”

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**SOLD** L-134 + Tranny + TC + Rear PTO WPB, FL

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UPDATE: This FREE setup finally found a home.

Most likely an M-38 or CJ-3A engine based on the oil bracket. Great deal.

“This came out of a (i think ’47 Willys). It was running great before it was pulled. just pick it up and its yours. Need space in warehouse.”

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1950s M-38A Heater Kit Instructions

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I found this M-38A1 Installation Instructions Conversion Power Plant Heater Kit 32 page manual on eBay. It seems a well done and detailed look at how to install the heater kit. Hopefully, someone can use the information.

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Early 1950s Photo of Centralia, WA, Willys Dealer on ebay

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UPDATE: As Mark notes, and I missed, the truck pictured is a 1954 at the earliest, so the pic must have been taken after that.

This is likely a reprint, but it’s still a neat photo. It also show the early “J” logo sign. I’m not a Packard expert, but I’d say based on the grille on the car in the window of the auto shop that this photo must have been taken circa 1954-56.

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1940s Postcard of Jeeps in Rocky Ford Parade on ebay

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This is the cheapest of several postcards showing this parade in Rocky Ford, Colorado.

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“1940s E. C. Kropp Linen postcard: “Street Scene, Rocky Ford Colorado. North Main Street showing part of the main business district. Crowds of people watching the big parade on Fair Day. Rocky Ford is one of the leading towns in the Arkansas Valley.” Jeeps and tanks (in background further down the street) are in the view. Never mailed.”

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1946 CJ-2A Cumberland, ME $12,995

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Appears solid, but I’d like better pics of the floors.

https://maine.craigslist.org/ctd/d/cumberland-center-1946-willys-cj2/7009533637.html

“RUNS EXCELLENT!!
SOLID BODY WITH ALL ORIGINAL PANELS
HAS RECENT PAINT
NEWER TIRES
LOOKS AND RUNS GREAT! ANY QUESTIONS, CALL ANYTIME”

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1949 CJ-3A Rancho Cucamonga, CA $4500

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Jeeps runs, but needs brake work.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/rancho-cucamonga-1949-willys-jeep/7012869097.html

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“Hard to find 1949 Willys 4X4 Jeep With very hard to find original M38 aluminum Arctic enclosed top, good windows,original paint jeep has no bondo or old repairs nothing fizz caned or repaired it has dents and dings and scratches,the rear and tailgate are very solid all the front end pieces hood, fenders, fender wells. grill .firewall all are good no rust there is rest under fuel tank drive side, Has new OEM fuel tank, had the orig carb rebuilt new fuel pump and lines! Jeep starts right up doesn’t smoke goes in n out of gear and drives I have all the parts to go thru the brake system all parts go with jeep and I have spares,It has 90lbs of comp in all 4 cylls Fun project I can’t finish”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Torance, CA $23,500

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Appears in good shape. That said, the claim that this is “unrestored” seems unbelievable given the CJ-2A did not come in this “traditional US Military” color. Here is a look at the colors: https://www.thecj2apage.com/paint.html

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/ctd/d/torrance-1947-willys-jeep-cj2a/7007725851.html

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“West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional example of this apparently unrestored original southern California example and extraordinarily well preserved 1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A in traditional US Military colors with it’s 134 L head 4 cylinder “Go Devil” engine and full soft top & bikini top.”

 
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Year? CJ-2A Great Falls, MT **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $2000.

Given this civilian jeep didn’t appear until after WWII, I doubt it was used during WWII. Looks like the driver side frame rail and the driver’s side of the body has been repaired. Still might be worth a look.

“Old army jeep was used in world war 2 still runs good just had a paint job must be a 1940s model”

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2 1941? Jeeps Chloride, NM $800

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No pics provided. I doubt they are ’41s and doubt there is much value here.

https://lascruces.craigslist.org/pts/d/winston-two-1941-willys-jeeps/7009212962.html

“two 1941 willy’s jeeps. one has a lot of rust the other is fair. both have original engine and drivetrain.”