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A Big Thanks!

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A regular reader, who I’ll keep anonymous unless he’d like to come forward, thought he’d add a few items to my jeep collection, so he sent me a box with all these items in it. So, I big THANK YOU for the donation.

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Spring 2019 Issue of Dispatcher Has Arrived

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The newest issue of the Dispatcher Magazine should be hitting your mailbox soon, unless you aren’t a subscriber. If you aren’t a subscriber, then you should be! This week there’s a lenghty article on the Super Wagoneer, something about which I knew very little.

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1958 Early Photo of M-679

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This early press photo of the M-679 was on eBay.

“1958 Willys Jeep 4×4 XM 679 Panel Van Press Photo. US Navy. Original.
Condition: Hole punched.
Pages: 1
Details: W 10 x H 8 x D 0.1 Weight 1”

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1958 Brochure of 4 Wagons … Kaiser Foil Contest

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UPDATE: Mike found a much better image of the back of this brochure on Facebook. 

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Original Post from Aug 2013: This is one of the stranger brochures I’ve come across. It’s part of Kaiser Foil’s 1st Annual Barbecue contest. The brochure is 28 pages. This one sold on eBay.

“Original color catalog , 7 x 6.5 , 28 pages . Covers and pages have bending at the corner , also all pages are stained and wrinkled at the corner . This brochure is filled will barbecue hints and many recipes showing various products . The rear cover shows a Jeep Station Wagon which was an award in the Kaiser Aluminum Championship . The covers of this catalog are made from aluminum .”

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2019 Willys Jeep Reunion May 17-18 Aurora, OH

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UPDATE: Reminder that the Willys Reunion takes place this coming weekend. No, we won’t be there, but a bunch of other folks plan to go.

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The 27th Annual Willys Jeep Reunion will be held May 17-18 at the Bertram Inn in Aurora, Ohio. As usual, we expect to see in excess of 100 Jeeps in attendance. Plus, at the swap meet, there will be vendors from all over the country selling New-Old-Stock and good used parts to help you with your restoration project or to find that rare replacement part you have been hunting for. Who knows what treasures and bargains you might unearth there?

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1952 M-38A1 Upland, CA $10,500

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Looks in good shape. It’s been converted to 12 volt.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/alta-loma-1952-jeep-willys-m38a1/6887872057.html

“1952 Willyʼs Jeep m38a1 navy Jeep in navy grey fully restored runs and drives great straight body no rust California jeep electrical has been converted to 12V runs and drives great”

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Year? CJ-2A Lake George, NY $5500

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Has some patches, but might be worth a look.

https://glensfalls.craigslist.org/atq/d/glens-falls-neat-old-willys-jeep-cj2a/6881215020.html

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“Willys CJ2A runs and drives good. Original 6 volt 4 cyl engine
Good shape for the age.
Some patches, (etc) as to be expected for a vehicle of this vintage.”

 

 
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1953 CJ-3B Phoenix, AZ $20,000

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Lots of updates.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/queen-creek-willys-jeep-53-3b/6883057450.html

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“Original tube and frame.
Completely gone through and rebuilt.
Buick 225 V6 Howell fuel injection.
T19 with t18 transfer case, warn o.d
Dana30 open knuckle with disc brakes
Dana 44 rear axle full float axle kit.
Auto meter gauges
Power steering
Street legal
Very clean inside and out.
Drives great!”

 

 
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1948 Jeepster Orange County, Ca $12,000

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Seems in good shape. Plates are from Kentucky, but the background looks SoCal-ish.

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/atwood-1948-jeep-willys-jeepster/6886180762.html

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“Condition: Used Year: 1948
Mileage: 5000
Transmission: Manual
Make: Willys
Body Type: Convertible
Trim: Jeepster
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Vehicle Title: Clear
Fuel Type: Gasoline For Sale By: Owner
Exterior Color: Red/Black
Manufacturer Interior Color
Number of Doors: 2 Doors”

 

 
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1946 CJ-2A Paulden, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.

Seller has a “truck load of good useable spare parts” that accompany the jeep.

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“I have owned this jeep for over 30 years and it always ran great… it has a buick dauntless 225 v6 with comp cam and 4 bbl carb T 90 3 speed w warn overdrive, dana 18 double stick transfer case [ 4 shift levers ] d41 rear d25 front, full cage roll bar, pwr tilt steering, 11 in brakes, bfg mud terrain 33-10.50-15, modular rims…… there is also a truck load of good useable spare parts 2 motors [v6 and 4 cyl ] a d27 front, d44 rear, t90 trans w transfer case. tons of small parts, almost enough parts to build another one. remember this thing is over 70 years old so yes it has a few problems but a really solid jeep overall.”

 

 
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Dualmatic Hubs Parker, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $100.

Might interest someone.

“Front axle from a 1957 Willys CJ5, has the original Dualmatic locking hubs manufactured in Longmont, CO.”

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CJ-2A Parts Phoenix, AZ **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown.

Not sure all of what is available.

“1946 cj2a parting out, no motor , no steering column. Two tubs.”

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1942 GPW Perris, CA $3500

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UPDATE: Still Available. This was not running previously, but owner says now it runs and drives.

(11/23/20180 Doesn’t run and has some CJ parts.

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/perris-1942-ford-jeep/6885561449.html

“1942 Ford jeep 4×4 4 cilinders standard trans. It runs and drive.”

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2019 Pics of the Liberation Celebration from Pilsner, Czech Republic

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UPDATE: Petr took part in the celebration. He recorded some of his experience below.

Our roving correspondent Dallas Durham was able to attend the 2019 Liberation Celebration from Pilsner, Czech Republic. He shared a few pics he took there. (I didn’t realize our correspondent budget was that good … I need to take advantage of an international trip .. hopefully, soon).

There is also a 40 minute video now available about the event. I’ll post the video first.

Here are Dallas’ pics:

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1957 Press Photo of Jeep with Wide Wheels on Tracks on eBay

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We’ve seen this photo in the past, but I’m not sure if I’ve seen a press photo of it. It also just occurred to me (and maybe it did before, too), but that could be a DJ-3A body and front clip.

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“1957 Willys Jeep With Wide Tires on Railroad Tracks Press Photo.
Pages: 1
Details: W 10 x H 8 x D 0.1 Weight 1”

 
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1943 MB East Wenatchee, WA $4000

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It’s a project.

https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/atq/d/east-wenatchee-1943-willys-jeep/6887568414.html

“1943 Willy Jeep. Ran when parked. Have extra engine and good windshield. Needs total restoration.”

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1946? MB? Albany, OR $9500

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It’s listed as a ’46, but has an G03 body.

https://salem.craigslist.org/cto/d/umpqua-1946-willys-jeep/6887424215.html

“1946 Willy’s Jeep with Toyota 22R motor.
It runs great and is very clean.”

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1947 CJ-2A Bakersfield, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.

Has some updates.

“47 WILLYS CJ2A Buick 231, WARN locking hubs, Dana 41’s front and back, D18 with Warn overdrive, brand new seats. New hoses, belts, new gel battery, and all fluids. Ran, purchased a new carburetor but have not tuned it yet.”

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Chain Control Clutch Waldport, OR $75

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Bill share this. It’s a good price compared to new ones.

https://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/pts/6884637709.html

“Advance adapters pn 716640 chain control for 1946-1970 jeeps. Brand new never used on project”

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1948 CJ-2A Salem, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

This is a CJ-2A modified at the front cowl. Have we seen this one before?

“1948 Willys jeep has not run in several years.
Engine: 53 v8 flat head merc.
Great project jeep.”

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1946 CJ-2A White Swan, WA $3500

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(04/07/2019) Has some mods.

https://yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/white-swan-1946-willys-jeep/6886929851.html

“1946 Willys Jeep Military/after world war 1 4×4 CJ2A Small 260 Ford V-8
Needs all grease seals and gaskets replaced as it has been sitting for 5 years the picture shows no windshield and one seat gone but we have them in storage also shows new paint except we never got around to painting the dash board. I am sure it will start and run just haven’t had it out for a long while. We have a new gas tank but haven’t installed it fully. Getting too old to put every thing back.”

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Utility Trailer Hudson Valley, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

Someone might be able to use this one.

“Old 4′ x 6′ trailer. Round fender old school trailer. It has rust and isn’t perfect, but it’s sturdy. Deck is solid, no holes at all”

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No Updates Until Monday

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This weekend is dad’s memorial, so we have relatives in town.That means no updates Sat or Sun. Updates will appear again on Monday morning. Thanks for your patience!

 
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Koenig Winch 100J Princeton Junction, NJ eBay

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Gayland spotted this winch package.

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“Very rare Koenig crankshaft driven winch assembly for a Willy’s Jeep. I believe most of the parts are there, but I am not 100% this is complete. I can ship this but I would rather a local pickup contact me for shipping charges.”

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Year? FC-150 Phoenix, AZ $3000

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Jordan spotted this FC for sale.

https://www.leesbackforty.com/portfolio-item/19-jeep-fc-150-p-u/

“19?? Jeep FC-150 P.U.   complete w/ pto front winch”

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