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UPDATE: Still Available.
(09/19/2023) Unclear if it drives or not.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/570872295067600
“This is a ford jeep. Engine starts runs.”
No updates today …. Sunday evening we were watching some TV when our sewer alarm sounded from our crawl space … oh joy of joys! After some investigation, I figured out that it wasn’t the sewer that was the problem, but rather the alarm box was being triggered due to excessive moisture from a pipe that was leaking.
Lovely …. cue the water-shut-off-dry-camping-at-home protocol, something we just did last month when the well shut down during the cold spell. Rather than tackle the issue Sunday night, I decided to run the shop van overnight in the crawl space to evaporate some water and address the problem on Monday.
Sunday night I didn’t sleep well, so when I got up early Monday morning, I made some coffee and sat on my Mother-in-laws white couch, which she babied to the point that almost no one could sit on it while she is alive . Now that she has passed, we own the couch and we often drink coffee and do puzzles on our phones while sitting on it in the morning. Unfortunately, Monday morning’s coffee ritual was overturned when my phone cord caught my coffee cup, tipping the cup and splashing a full cup of coffee all over the couch. UGH! Great start to the day!
After a morning of arduous cleaning, I tackled the leak. I will wind up this story, as I am falling asleep writing it! I was able to get the copper pipe removed, replacing it with pex. The pex should be better able to handle our softened water and, now on our third leak in a year’s-time, we think this 20+ year old copper may need to be fully replaced, certainly the hot water recycler will need it, as we have had two leaks on that line.
Once I got that leak fixed, I turned on the water and, success, no leak from that pipe.
However, as I was packing up my tools, Ann discovered that the laundry hookups valve was leaking (a single valve closes both the hot and the cold), dripping water within the wall. Fortunately, because I had removed the drywall, we could see the leak real-time. Hopefully, I can get that fixed tomorrow!
And that is my sad tale of woe from the last few days!
So, no Tuesday updates. Not sure if there will be any Wednesday or not.
This is the eight-page issue of Jeep News Volume 10 Number 2. Page one shows an image from the 1964 Chicago Auto Show and I’m surprised I don’t see any FCs or DJs, which suggests (to me) KJC was already planning to phase them out. This display strongly suggests that the future was the Gladiator and Wagoneer’s. Also on page one is the announcement of the purchase of Studebaker’s Defense Products Division, which I didn’t know Kaiser used to springboard into the large military vehicle contracts. Page two continues the Chicago Auto Show story.
There’s an interesting photo on page three showing a CJ-5 surrounded by Tonka toys at a Woolworth store. That sure looks like it was a cool display! Page four shows a pic of a custom hunting ‘”jeep” produced by Dick M. Campbell Motors ‘Jeep’ dealership out of Alice, Texas. I’d like to know more about these creations and how many they produced.
Page five highlights another Jeep movie promotion, this time with Rock Hudson and his movie “Man’s Favorite Sport?“. The movie naturally includes a Wagoneer. Pages six and seven include photos from across the US and a few from international locals. Page eight highlights Ken and Fran Jones, who love their Wagoneer and even used it on a ninety mile an hour chase after a stolen car, successfully capturing the thief.
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!
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.
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.”
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”
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.”
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
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”
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.”
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.”
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.)”
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”
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.”
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”
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”
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”
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.
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”
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.
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”.
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.”
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”
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.””
