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Year? VEC? CJ-2A Chassis Hudson Valley, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.

This could work for someone.

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“This is a rolling chassis from an early CJ2A. I believe it’s early because it has a floating rear axle which was only in MB’s, GPW’s and early CJ2A’s.
The frame is RUST FREE, but it does have a quality repair done to the left front frame horn.
It’s a nice fix, just not original.
The home made front bumper is welded on but none of the frame was damaged or cut off. It could easily be brought back to stock, if desired.
Comes complete with wheels, rear draw bar, steering and everything else shown EXCEPT the trans/transfer case.
That can be left on for an additional fee.
CALLS ONLY, and not after 8pm. Text and emails will be ignored, thanks to scammers.
Located in 10588 zip. Please look it up before calling and asking “where are you located?”.”

 

 
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Craigslist Now Charging $5 to List Vehicles

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I don’t know how I missed this news, but Chad let me know that as of April 15th Craigslist will charge $5 per automotive listing. The listing expires after thirty days, but the seller can repost the exact ad another thirty days (into perpetuity?) for free.

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Am I fan of this change? Nope. Craigslist will simply push people to other websites, most likely and primarily Facebook. And that’s a problem for me, as Facebook’s search engine absolutely sucks. It will probably also mean that vehicles that are non-running will more often appear under automotive parts, which remains free.

 

 
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G503 Jeep Parody Of Our Hobby

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Having done my share of battling jeep misinformation, I can appreciate this fun look at the “hobby” published by Scott Schiller. AKA the World Famous G503 Spokesperson.

 
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Spanish Ad for Tri-Ang Pedal Jeeps

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These ads in Spanish for child toys that will “help kids enjoy their childhood more” appear to be brightly colored Tri-Ang Pedal Jeeps.

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Converto Trailer Hub Question

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Dean’s working on this Converto Trailer. It’s got hubs with a 5×4.5 bolt pattern. He’s wondering how he might find replacement hubs. Anyone have ideas on what would fit?

Here’s the trailer:

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Here are the current hubs:

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Year? Military Spec Sheet on eBay

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UPDATE: Still Available. but expensive.

(This unusual spec sheet compares the M-38A1 with the M-274 and the XM443E1. The M-38A1D image press photo is available currently on eBay.

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Rare Blue Star Half Cab Buckingham, IA eBay

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Seller is looking for $80. It needs some work. Seller will consider an offer. Seller does not want to ship it. These pics are the best documented images I’ve found for this top. Here is the brochure: http://www.ewillys.com/2018/02/17/blue-star-hardtop-half-cab/

View all the information on eBay

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“This auction is for an aluminum hard top and door that came with a 1947 Willys CJ2A Jeep that I purchased. (The Jeep is not for sale.) The hard top is incomplete and has a few issues, but this might be handy for someone that has a similar hardtop.

Here’s the bad news. The rear plexiglass is cracked, there are a couple of small cracks in the corners of the aluminum roof panels. I have a drivers side door, but the mating hinge that should be on the roof portion is missing. I do not have a passenger door, but the hinge is on the passenger side of the roof portion. The door is set up to have some sort of window, but it is missing the window.

I’m hoping I’ll find someone out there who could take advantage of these parts. It doesn’t weigh much, but it’s just too big to ship. The buyer will need to pick this up just outside of Buckingham Iowa.”

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NOS Chrome Dualmatic Hubs **SOLD**

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UPDATE **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Starting bid is $300.

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“Up for auction is a pair of NOS Dualmatic locking hubs. They are Chrome and in excellent condition. Comes with instructions and original decal, bolts, and locking clips. Unfortunately I do NOT have the parts catalog so I can NOT ID these by make and model. But I can give you dimensions: 4.375 overall diameter, 3.125 long, 10 internal spline, 3.750 bolt hole pattern center to center. The dualmatic # 80. I am selling these as is as described. Please be sure they are what you’re looking for before bidding. Please email with any questions. High bidder pays$16.50 for S&H.”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Waterford, VA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** for $6100 on eBay

This is a no reserve auction. It has a fun paint job.

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“Very nice Jeep Willy’s CJ2A with a strong later Jeep V6 engine with headers. Custom paint job. Transmission and transfer case were recently rebuilt. Original Steel body. New bikini top (can be hemmed for custom fit). Roll cage and bench seat. Always kept inside. Zero rust! Great body out/under and in between. Super sold example! There is a small spot on rear passenger fender that needs painted (black to match other side) but this does not affect the nice paint job at all. Otherwise I know of nothing that it needs. Good tires, brakes and clutch. Very well cared for inside and out. Keep in mind this is a 73 year old vehicle so expect some imperfections. Clear title in hand.”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Las Vegas, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.

A little nitpicky item. The seller notes the tranny was rebuilt, but shows a pic of the transfercase.  The drain hole appears filled.
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“Jeep for sale. 1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A for sale. $8500. Runs great. Fun to drive. Original Go Devil engine. 134cc, 60 HP. This one has overdrive too. Electrical was updated to 12 volt, new alternator, new hoses, new belt, new battery, new thermostat and coolant replaced. 4 wheel drive works, overdrive works, emergency brake does not work. All the electrical works, like headlights, taillights, lighter, etc. Transmission rebuilt a few years back, looks good as you can see in the picture”

 
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1965 CJ-3B Laporte, IN **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Starting bid is $1600. Includes a plow, an extra engine, a CJ-5 chassis, and other parts.

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“1965 Willys/Jeep CJ3B Meyer T5 plow setup (with title). Body and interior are rough, but mechanically sound. Good running F134 engine. Owned for 13+ years. Not road worthy, but reliable plow vehicle. Has PowerTrax lockers installed in both axles. Good base for rock-crawler project. Decent tires. Plow package includes spare parts including two working Hy-Low pumps, spare plow frame, cylinder, and original ElectorLift T5 pump. Also included is a CJ5 rolling chassis (no title) with an F134.

This motor has all new guts. Block was machined by NAPA and has .020 pistons, rods, and replacement crankshaft/bearings. Hasn’t even been broken in yet. Regret not painting the dipped block. Just surface rust though. Also included is a extra F134 engine, and a set of a front and rear axles, transmission and transfer case. Lastly, 3 totes, chucked full of various parts. Package deal sold as is. You have to come get it. LaPorte, IN near Toll Road. Prefer PayPal, cash will do. I’m getting old and the lockers make it too hard to steer without power steering. The hillbilly hardtop keeps the snow off, but I’d rather have heat and a cab… “

 
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1951 CJ-3A Albuquerque, NM $3800

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Seems like a good price.

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1951-jeep-willys/6882660333.html

“1951 Jeep Willy’s for sale. 4 cylinder, runs good. It has a 8500# winch on the front just in time for hunting or ranch Jeep.”

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1953? M-38A1 Bay City, TX $4500

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Has as stuck clutch and some step damage.

https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/bay-city-m38-jeep/6878899767.html

“1953 Willy’s M38 Jeep, runs but clutch stuck, con to 12 volt have all 24 volt and old motor”

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L-134 Engine Evergreen, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.

Appears worth a look.

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“Complete 134 L head motor. From fan blade to bell housing and all accessories (starter, generator, rebuilt carburetor, original air filter, etc). Comes with tune up parts, gasket kit. Was a running/driving motor until it was pulled last fall. Stored indoors since then. Call for more details if interested.”

 

 
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L-134 Engine Spanaway, WA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $450.

Maybe someone can use this.

“Have a old willys motor that came with the jeepster i bought. Don’t need it”

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2 Sets of Dually Adapters Deer Lodge, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450/set.

This is a great price. These appear to be NAPCO adapters.

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“I have two sets of dual adapters for Willys MB and Ford GPW

$450.00 cash only per set of two

The dual wheel kit is very easy to install. Remove the original lug nuts from a wheel, leave the wheel on, install extended lug nuts, install the cast hub, install next wheel, and tighten up original lug nuts on extended lug nuts.

Each set includes both left (5) and right (5) threaded extended lug nuts and two cast hubs.

Very Hard to find…
Will sell both sets for 800.00 cash only”

 
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Some Video shorts from Canyonlands

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I’m experimenting with a video player. Here are some short video clips from the trip. Click on the upper right hand side of the video to get a full screen view. Let me know if you run into issues.

Who says my wife is dramatic? lol

But, understandably, she was looking down this canyon

 
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Sunday’s Trip Through Canyonlands

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Sunday morning was perfect for the drive through Canyonlands and for pics. Ann, me and Karson. I’m not sure how my son got so tall?? Must be a camera angle thing? Sigh.

On Sunday morning we left for the White Rim trail in Canyonlands National Park. Driving out of Moab, we had a cloudless morning with perfect temperatures in the 60s. As we left, we drove past a jeep hoisted onto a sign for the Expedition Lodge motel in downtown Moab, something that must have been added in the last two years. It’s missing the drive train, but otherwise still has quite a few parts.

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In contrast to the yellow jeep, our rental jeep was a white newer 4-door Wrangler. Karson rented it through Canyonlandsjeep, which he said provided the least expensive jeep rentals (the folks there were great). It was slightly lifted and had oversize tires. The one downside of the rental jeep was that we were not allowed to drop the tire pressure. As a result (and as you can imagine) the ride proved to be rougher than it otherwise had to be.

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1949 4-Wheel Drive Ad

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This December 1949 Ad published in the Saturday Evening Post is interesting in that WILLYS is printed larger than the term ‘Jeep’, the latter being regulated to a small badge near the wagon image.

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Dualmatic Hubs Brochure

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I won this rare Dualmatic brochure on eBay. I’ll follow up with more detailed pics once I receive the document.

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Wanted: Dave’s Dad’s Old CJ-2A

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Dave Naylor (kaisercj71 @ yahoo.com) is hoping to locate his Dad’s old 1947 CJ-2A. His story is below:

So, just a long shot here but, please play along. In Grangeville, ID (pretty sure it was Grangeville) around 1951, my dad traded his ’47 2A on a ’51 4×4 Willys truck. I’ve lost all hope of ever finding that old 2A, having no VIN number to work from but, I’m kind of interested if obtaining some old pictures or other artifacts from that dealership, circa late 40’s or early 50’s.

The dealership was Gort Smith Motors or maybe Gortsema Motors, AFAIK, and was still in business several years ago. I called them wondering if any old sales records were still in existence. No luck, as I had imagined.

If anyone stumbles across any period items related to this dealership, I’d be interested in obtaining them. Not sure what all brands they sold as many dealers sold other stuff besides just Willys. I’d be interested in Willys/Jeep items only, of course.

Thanks folks.

 
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1953 CJ-3B Redding, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE **SOLD** Was $6000.

Looks like a good price.

“All original, canvas top, 4 cyl., roll bar, new front disc brakes, no modifications, runs good. 10,000 miles? Serious inquiries only.”

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1951 CJ-3A Pueblo, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

(04/13/2019) The custom axe holder works well in that spot. Has some Cutlas Power-Lock hubs. Has some funky front fender flaps.

“1951 Willy’s Jeep. Engine all original.”

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1966 CJ-5A Tuxedo Park Gold Hill, Or $6500

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Bill shared this updated CJ.

https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/6882255023.html

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“66 jeep CJ5a TUXEDO PARK MARK IV
This is an OLD school Jeep
69 Buick 8 high comp 350-670 Holley with GM HEI ignition, new fuel pump, starter and alternator coupled to T-98 4 speed with granny LOW, a dana 18 single stick 2 speed transfer, 370 gears, Saginaw steering box, Warn 8000 winch, NEW BFG A/T 10.50x15s, New front seat covers and lots more.
includes soft top with frames with full doors and 1/2 doors
The small block Buick 350 is lighter than a small block chevy–just in case you are concerned and ask why a Buick
“it is just an OLD School thing.”

 

 
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1952 CJ-3A Frenso, CA $12,000

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Looks in good shape.

https://fresno.craigslist.org/for/d/fresno-willy/6876422522.html

“1952 CJ3A, as you can in the pictures it is a ground up restoration. The hard top was made by Sears and Roebuck.”

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