The four-page issue of the 1960 August/September Jeep Service and Parts News issue contains an ominous note at the bottom of the last page. The article noted that the military released some surplus M-38 fan blades, but warned that the fan blade should not be used with any other Jeep vehicle, as the results will be “unsatisfactory”. This got me wondering just how different these blades were? The fact that I have a remanufactured M-38 engine in my DJ-3A made me wonder if I also have an M-38 blade. Given my temp gauge doesn’t work all that well in the DJ, I doubt I will be any more unsatisfied with the temp than I already am!
PostalJeep.net Out of Business
Word has it that postaljeep.net, a resource for folks with DJ-5s, is no longer operating and the shop cleaned out. However, there is another resource for DJ-5 parts on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/str/postaljeeppartsplus .. I don’t know anything about them.
1941 Ford GP Eastern Montana **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer
This Ford GP popped up for sale yesterday on Facebook.
“For sale 1940’s ford gp. I have been thinking about this project for months and came to the conclusion that I don’t have time or shop space to give it the proper rebuild. I know what it’s worth so please no low ball offers. Sorry no title. Located in eastern mt. I am taking offers or offers + trade.”
1946 CJ-2A Buckley, WA $7000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6000.
(0717/202) This modified jeep has the rare tear drop Bobcat fiberglass hood.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/344149164570492
“1946 cj2a flat fender Dana 44s front and rear posies front and rear. disc brakes all the way around. Throttle body injected 350 Chevy with turbo 350 automatic transmission. 35 in Super Swampers with beadlocks. Very proven and reliable Jeep”
1953 CJ-3B Winlock, WA $7000
Could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/250428568090950
“1953 Jeep Willie’s CJ3B high hood. Runs and drives although needs some carb work. 47, 459 actual miles on the clock. 4 cylinder 3 speed manual factory transmission . Would make a great project. Only minor surface rust. No cancer on body or frame. Convertible top that’s pretty new. Comes with new stamped hood, front fenders, doors. This comes with a title and bill of sale.”
Monroe 3-Point Parts Storrs, CT
Ted’s got some parts for sale. He’s got other PTO related parts for sale, too.
For sale are some various Willys Jeep Monroe Three Point Hitch Hydraulic Implement Lift parts. Pricing on the individual parts can be found further down in the listing. These are quite often the rarer or hardest parts to find of the complete Monroe hydraulic lift. These parts are high quality machined and fabricated parts from original Monroe parts I had. I had sold a collection of these Monroe lifts and was always having a hard time finding some of the tougher parts to locate to complete the lift set ups, so I finally decided to use a few of the original pieces I had as templates and replicate these rare parts. Prices quotes will include shipping costs within the states and all mounting bolts and hardware pictured for each part respectively. Below is a list and description of all the parts with pricing. There will be a number next to most of the parts which is the number used to show the parts in the original Monroe lift care and operation manual
#23 Back support bracket for main Housing. This bracket supports the lift Main Housing at rear of Jeep and is bolted to drawbar. Excellent machined part with correct mounting bolts and one hole threaded to be bolted from under Jeep to not interfere with rear PTO Gearbox when installed. Part is actually more rugged than the original cast piece
$150 shipped with mounting bolts and hardware
#9 Center or Top Link adjustment rack plates
These are the adjustment rack plates for top or upper link on the Hitch. These are high quality laser cut plates complete with mounting bolts and hardware to bolt them up to your center link
$75 shipped in the us
#22 Limit Chains Drawbar attachment bolts. These are machined attachment bolts used to hold the limit or anti sway chains to the Jeeps drawbar. Exact match to the originals
$75 shipped for a set of two in the States
#20 Drawbar Clevis or Knuckles. These are the drawbar mounted clevises or some people call them
knuckles that support the right and left hand lower links or arms. Exact fabricated copies of an original piece. Very rugged pieces , painted the Monroe Red
$225 for a set of two Clevises shipped within the states
Monroe main Housing under body support / brace with all mounting bolts and hardware and exhaust mounting angle and bolt
No manual part number on this last part as it’s not listing in manual. Quite possibly one of the rarer or hardest parts to find in a Monroe Three Point Hitch Assembly. I’ve had a bunch of these lifts and had yet to see an original brace. Seems there always discarded or left behind possibly when
Lift is removed from Jeep. I was lucky enough to borrow and original piece from a buddy and have it copied exactly to match the original. These supports or braces are used under the Jeep body to support and secure the Lifts Main Housing to the Jeep bed. Braces are complete with mounting bolts and all hardware
$185 shipped within the states
I included a picture of one of the under body Monroe Housing braces bolted to an original housing
To show how it would bolt up under jeep etc. Also pictured is the original brace or support I used as the template for the fabricated new braces
I will be adding one pic of the original care and operation Manual showing the part breakdown and numbers matching etc
Feel free to contact me with any questions etc. Also have a large collection of Willys Jeep Power Take Off related items and parts I’m selling as well.
Just had a few more sets of the rear draw bar anti sway chain bolts made and are available until gone. Also have a few Complete Willys Truck PTO setups available with Twinstick PTOs and rare two piece driveshaft setups to back of truck and rear pto gearbox output shafts
Ted 860-428-3265
Location Storrs CT prices in post
Other parts for sale: Continue reading
1948 CJ-2A Spokane, WA $5400
Looks like it has a replacement body (solid back and clean dash).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/771369364838223
“Amazingly zero rust!!!!Previous owner had original Willy’s 4 cyl rebuilt. Tranny gone through and brake brake likes. 12 volt conversion. Probably go 55 mph. Fun little rig for the ranch, hunting,getting up in the mountains. Everything works but speedo and heater fan. Heater core is all there. Restoring a land cruiser and selling some toys for build”
1948 CJ-2A Emmett, ID $3750
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3750.
(12/20/2023) It runs and has mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1821858161550787/
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2A Price is negotiable. Sat in a garage for 5 plus years, sat outside for now about year and half. What i know: Jeep Runs and drives. Only selling because I inherited a jeep and i don’t need two. CLEAN title in hand.”
Over 10 Pallets of NOS Mighty Mite Parts $20,000
Looks like a lot of parts!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/880278299091751/permalink/1874870619632509
“Selling 10 to 12 pallets of NOS Mite parts. This is the remaining inventory from Surplus City. I have been sitting on this for several years and decided not to start another business. I have around 40K plus freight in the lot. I simply need it gone as I am selling the building. 20k for the lot. There are no pistons or jugs. There is half a pallet of NOS tailgates. Wire harnesses, propeller shafts, drive axle assemblys, Trans and tc gears, gasket sets, suspension bushings, there is really too much to list.”
1944 MB Scappoose, OR $5000
The body has been patched on both sides.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1489225578306450
“44 Jeep. Former military m38 but more similar to a cj2a. Runs and drives. Lots of work done to it. Newer “F-head” engine previously only in cj3b and cj5 (i fit it in without a hood scoop with a low profile carb and air cleaner). T90 rebuild and swap, Dana 18 rebuild, new brakes all the way around, new carb, new body mounts, new radiator, new batter, new fuel pump, tank relocated to back (as opposed to factory under drivers seat), new clutch, new plugs, wires, distributor, new wiring harness, lights, twin stick t case, gauges, u joints, new windshield (windshield frame is a cj3a frame) and new paint……. Cons: the paint is textured “monstaliner” bedliner like paint (not UV sensitive). Looks pretty good but was used to hide the less than perfect dents and dings under the paint. Underneath looks better than most Jeeps these years. And it needs a top. I also wouldn’t recommend it for someone over 6’ (I’m 6’3” which is the main reason I’m selling it.)”
PNW CJ-7 Race Jeep Woodinville, WA $12,000
This is supposed to be race-ready, but it is missing a driver’s seat.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/163438446802553
“Sbc 327 built 14:1 Th 400 with Scotty t-case Chevy Dana 44 with locker and chromoly axles Chevy gm 12 bolt welded”
Year? CJ-2A Hightstown, NJ $4900
John shared this project 2A. No evidence it is a ’45.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/810369924436168/
“1945 willys jeep cj2a. $4900. not running. No title. Minor rust, hard to find in this condition. Excellent restoration project.”
1942 MB Bonners Ferry, ID $2500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/17/2024) It’s a project. I didn’t realize the hood tilted forward (see 2nd pic).
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1321425635191550
“PROJECT Engine runs. 305 sbc Transmission out of vehicle Has T90 and Dana 20 transfer case. Both need rebuilt Also have th350 with np205 and/or np203. Decent condition. Have extra cj5 frame and axles that go with it. Not going to split it up or part it out. $2500”
1952 M-38 Forest Grove, OR $4500
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/14/2024) This appears to have a replacement body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3625513311049873
“1952 CJ2A/M38, engine runs great will need radiator rebuilt, frame replaced. Comes with rebuildable frame and radiators. Also have spare, transmission, transfer case and other misc parts. Currently has Saturn over drive installed”
Year? CJ-5 Winsted, CT $5500
John shared this CJ-5. It’s listed as a 1952, but clearly is later than that. Not sure how much value is here, but it includes a plow.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1343468323031117/
“Looking to sell this 1952 Willy’s Jeep has the original four cylinder three speed manual transmission looking for 5,500 price is negotiable no lowballing pick up only it did run when it was parked but has been sitting since does come with the plow on it as well it would be a nice little project vehicle”
1944 MB Waterbury, CT $800
John spotted this MB with unusual ‘skins’ across the grille and fenders. Given it has been parked since the 1980s, unclear what value is here. I believe it needs floor pans (my interpretation of “4 pains”). Only one pic provided.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/918489869471725
“Old World War 2 Jeep that my friend’s family used on their farm was running when they parked it in the 80s does have crack in engine block. Needs 4 pains.
3 FC-170s Salisbury, NC $4000
Andy spotted this ad that was listed about a year ago on FB. So, who knows if they are still there or not. At least one is a dually.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1151265425765041
“This is for (3) F170 Jeeps Not sure of the years. Not in real good condition but is still lots of good left. None are running and no titles”
1963 Vol. 9 No. 6 Jeep News
This eight-page issue of Jeep News, volume 9 number 6, begins on page one with a few plugs for The Greatest Show on Earth.
Page two plugs a completed Jeep race out of Michigan, hosted by the Michigan Four Wheelers Club of Dearborn. Page three highlights, once again, The Greatest Show on Earth.
Pages four and five share images of jeeps from around the world. It also includes a short note about the annual ‘Jeep’ Caravan to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. Page six includes a nod to the Sussex County Jeepster Club out of New Jersey, along with a story about the development of a mobile camera tied to a CJ-3B. The Jeeporama out of Boulder, Colorado, fills the entirety of page seven. The issue ends on page eight with two stories of jeeps in the Peace Corps.
May 1960 Jeep Service and Parts News
The more I read these Jeep Service and Parts News issues, the less they look like news and the more they look like reminders to Sell, Sell, Sell! (See “The Parts Department Manager” on page four). It’s not that there isn’t a place for encouraging selling for this department, but whether it belongs in a news bulletin is less clear to me.
In the “not all air bath cleaners are made the same department”, the note on the lower right portion of page four highlights a new air bath cleaner for the FC-150 that includes “a water deflector to eliminate the possibility of water entering the air cleaner from the back of the fire wall”.
Four Postcards eBay $14
Here’s a good price on three FC-150 and one wagon postcards. That’s a buy-it-now price.
View all the information on eBay
“4 Vintage post cards. 3 fold outs for the Jeep truck. One for the wagon, which is a standard card.”
1974 Dealership Poster $125 on eBay
This model identification poster is almost 3’x4′. This isn’t one I’ve seen very often.
View all the information on eBay
“1974 Jeep Model Indentification large dealership showroom poster, size is 33 3/4 by 44 inches, condition is used with some flaws, This is original factory dealership poster, not the copys you see on E-Bay, any questions please send an e-mail, USA shipping will be $10.00”
1950 CJ-3A Ballard, WA $6500
UPDATE: Price dropped to $6500.
(11/30/2023) Sounds like a good build with a variety of updates.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/seattle-1950-willys-cj3a/7707260548.html
“I’ve had this for many years in my garage and body is clean with no rust. I recently had the transmission rebuilt within the last few years and still has a minor leak under pan. Will need new brakes. These are the old specs I have and still up to date to the best of my knowledge. New battery and heater installed recently.
“1950 Willys CJ-3A, NO RUST, very solid all steel body on 79 DJ-5 frame, 231 Buick V6, Almunimum radiator, push fan, 400 turbo automatic transmission, Dana 20 transfer case, centered dana 44 limited slip flanged axle rear end. 3.73 gears, Dana 30 front end with 11in brakes. Full roll cage with padded top tubes, new steering wheel,tub is durolined. 33×12.50×15 tires with less than 1000 miles driven. 2″ receiver hitch on custom square tube rear bumper. gas tank under back. Levi Strauss edition front and rear CJ-5 seats. New turbo mufflers. All new wiring. Tilt wheel, saginaw power steering, new Rancho front lift springs and 5000 shocks. Bikini top only. Engine runs strong, cold starts and warms up fine. (I do not know any mileage of car or engine). This is one a CLEAN, V6 Automatic cj3a done right. zero rust and garaged.””
1957 FC-150 Dually Madisonville, TX $42,028
The description doesn’t mention the midget car, but the ad includes six pics of the car itself, so my guess is that the car is included in the sale.
View all the information on eBay
“The FC150 features a unique cab-over-engine design, where the driver and front passenger sit directly above the front axle, maximizing the cargo space and maneuverability. The exterior design of the FC150 is characterized by its boxy and utilitarian appearance, with a short wheelbase and a compact overall size. It has a two-door cab with a flat windshield and a simple grille design at the front, bearing the iconic Jeep branding. The rear section of the FC150 consists of a cargo bed, which can be customized with various options such as a flatbed or a stake bed, depending on the intended use.”
1947 CJ-2A Weiser, ID $12,500
This jeep has been posted on eBay. Seller will accept offers as well.
View all the information on ebay
“This Willys 1947 CJ2A is the first civilian jeep after WWII.
The body was removed and separated into components-fenders,
hood, grill, windshield.
The floor channels were replaced with new ones.
The yellow color is as original. Because the components
were painted separately, the yellows tend to not match.
The motor, transmission, and transfer case were rebuilt.
The tires are new 600×16 white walls.
It has new seat covers by Beachwood Canvas.
It has a new roll bar.
A hard cab is available for purchase ($500.00).”
1943 Flattie Fresno, CA $21,000
UPDATE: Price dropped to $21,000.
(01/14/2024) Thanks to Mike for sharing this Fresno-area modified flat fender. It’s got the stylish doors, the muller top, and many other updates. Note the care taken to build the front drive shaft around the automatic transmission.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/fresno-jeep/7705250995.html
“I have a custom 1943 Willy’s for sale. She is powered by a Chevy v8 350 with a t350 automatic transmission and a split transfer case. Chevy rear end with 3.73’s. Custom removable vinyl windows and roof to make it a fully convertible vehicle. Steering box was pushed forward to accommodate the power steering, custom made drivelines to GM front and rear end. Everything from suspension to interior and paint has been customized and done right. Everything on this rig works as it should. She is a 4×4 Hotrod that gets tons of looks and compliments!”