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Moonshiner Swap Meet Sunday March 10th

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Tomorrow is the Moonshiner’s Swap Meet at the Puyallup Fair Grounds in Puyallup, Washington.

TJ is there today (Saturday .. vendors get in early) and spotted what I believe to be Jim’s restored (by Willys America I think) Traveller. It’s a beaut! It looks to be located in the main hall, so if you are there, be sure to check it out.

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Re-Enacting the DeAnza Jeep Cavalcade April 6, 2019

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Steve Bovee just contacted me about the upcoming 70th anniversary of the De Anza Jeep Cavalcade, aka Hemet-Borrego Jeep Cavalcade.

He writes, “Willys Jeeps and Flat Fenders Welcome … Next month will be the 70th anniversary of the De Anza Jeep Cavalcade aka Hemet-Borrego Jeep Cavalcade. Some 400 vehicles, mostly Willys Jeeps, went on this epic off-roading event April 2, 1949.

To celebrate the anniversary a few flat fenders will be getting together on April 6th and will be retracing the original route, as much as possible. There might be several starting points, but the main one will be in Hemet and as in the first run we will travel south through Battista Canyon, stop in Anza for a snack and photo shoot and then head out to Coyote Canyon. Coyote Canyon part of the trail is for the brave at heart and there is only one way in and one way out so I’m sure some of us will stop there.”

You can read more about the original Cavalcade in this July 1979 article from Desert Magazine (below), which can also be found on Archive.org.

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1943 Jeep Cartoon From Collier’s Magazine

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This Collier’s cartoon ran in the July 31, 1943, issue of Collier’s Magazine, page 56.

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Jeep Wood Engravings Darlington, MD **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $26.

Roger shared this unusual artworks for sale.

“Jeep engravings on wood
Sealed with two coats of sealer.
Approx dimensions are 9×12 .

$26 shipped each to the continental US
They can be discounted some if multiples are ordered.”

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Matchbox Offering Wagons and Trucks For Sale

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Mike spotted a Matchbox retro 2019 jeep wagon on eBay, but the auction has expired.  It turns out there is a 2018 truck available through Amazon (and likely other outlets). 1. Matchbox 2018 Truck on Amazon:
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2. 2019 Matchbox Wagon (was for sale on Australia’s ebay and can’t find it on Amazon):
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Modified MB @ FourWheeler.com

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Maury shared this photo of an MB modified in ways to keep it looking relatively stock. There are pics and videos exploring southwest Utah in this story by Traci Clark.

http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1606-mighty-1943-wwii-military-jeep/

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1979 EasyLok Hub Brochure

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A big thanks to Jim for finding this brochure in old box of files, then sending it my way gratis. It shows the EasyLok Hub, manufactured by the Mechanex Corp, a devision of Tenneco, out of Englewood, Colorado.  You can learn a little more about the EasyLok hub’ s history in this post.

Mechanex Corp patented another hub in 1978, but I don’t recognize the hub.

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RB & W Bolt and Nut Company Ad on eBay

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I have no date yet on this ad from the Russell, Burdsall, & Ward Bolt and Nut company.

View all the information on eBay

“This is a vintage original ad , not a copy or reproduction. Neatly removed from magazine. Would look beautiful framed. Measures 10 and ½  by 14 inches.”

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The New “It’s a Jack”; Planned Price is $1500

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Gayland shared the news of this unusual car jack, one that tilts the car to make it easier to get underneath.

Learn more here: https://newatlas.com/its-a-jack-tilts-cars/58404/

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1953 CJ-3B Grants Pass, OR $6000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(02/22/2019) Nice looking 3B that has a spring lift and some slight mods.

https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d/grants-pass-1953-willys-cj3b/6824347536.html

“Very nice old willys jeep…all original. Hurricane engine. T90 three speed…Dana 44 rear Dana 25 front 5.39 gears and Dana 20 gear drive transfer case….new fuel tank, pump and carb….solid state distributor…new exhaust new breaks…..Alcan lift springs 2 inch lift good year MTR 33 inch tires”

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1957 DJ-3A Apache Junction, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3400.

(03/03/2019) It’s been modified into 4WD. It has the rare 0-8 KS speedometer.

“1957DJ body&seats, WW2orCJ2a flathead4 engine,windshield,chassis 4WD works xlt ,starts,runs,steers,stops, HDradiator,12volt syst, upgraded starter,Delco altntr, alum tank, towbar, great tires, lights not hooked up, NO RUST or body dents, seats ratty. Drove it today, idles rough but drives good, cheapest driving on CL, $3400 or reasonable offer.”

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1946 CJ-2A Chino, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

(12/08/2018) Needs more work, but appears solid.

“Clean non- running Project.
It is has complete drivetrain,
Needs rebuilt. 4 cylinder,Ford engine, or drop in your SBC engine.
Out of the DMV system.
Bill of sale.
$3500”

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1947 CJ-2A Phoenix, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.

(01/26/2017) Been sitting for a few years.

“1947 Original Willys Jeep 4×4
CJ-2A was the first civilian jeep after WWII.
It was running but it hasn’t been started in awhile so would need a new battery.
Right front tire would have to be replaced, has a spare tire.”

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1942? MB Glendale, AZ Make Offer

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This has an MB and chassis body.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/glendale-1942-willys-ford-jeep/6835389243.html

“I have a 1942 Ford/Willy’s Jeep that I am looking to sell. This Jeep is not in running condition. Make offer”

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4 Jackman Rims and Telsar Tires Sabina, OH $750

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Patty asked me to list these tires/rims combo.

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/wto/6812878728.html

“4 jackman 5 spoke 15×10 5×5 1/2 wheels powder coated black”

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Year? MB? Bakersfield, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200

(02/10/2019) This may have an MB body.

“Willy Jeep V6 Auto Corvette steering fuel injected motor. Will start but needs work. 1500 or trade. Bill of sale only. No text calls only.”

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1974 CJ-6 Wickenburg, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.

Project jeep.

“Jeep CJ-6, Dauntless (Buick) v-6 engine, 3 speed transmission, Dana 18 transfercase. Rebuilt carburetor, lock out hubs…. have about 95% of the parts to put an automatic transmission in it. Parts for auto swap are new or rebuilt. Has wider than original axles. Dana 44’s from and rear.”

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CJ-5 Hardtop Olympia, WA $500

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TJ shared what appears to be a good price on a CJ-5 hardtop by Kelly (if I remember correctly). The sides fold out on it.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/255173955432527/?ref=messenger_share

“Good condition, all glass windows in tack.”

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Dean Joy “60 Days in Combat”

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Gregg Stoerrie shared several stories and photos of his uncle’s time during WWII on his Facebook page.

One image shows a sketch by Dean Joy, a soldier who served with Gregg’s uncle. Dean went on to write a book, 60 Days in Combat, as well as sharing his story on youtube:

Here’s is Dean’s sketch of some jeeps during an ambush by 88mms. Dean wrote:

“Front Jeep took a direct hit, drivers headless torso still behind the wheel and other GI’s on the side. They hit the end Duce and a half. Col Wooten came running along the convoy yelling everybody off the trucks now. A few GI’s worked around to out flank the 88’s. The firing stopped as they captured the first 88 and found it was maned by kids. As they approached the other 88’s they could see the crews were dead and it was clear they were knocked out by their own guys. It was the first 88 who turned the gun on their own guys. We assumed that they knew the war was lost. Had they not it would have been a massacre.”

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Gregg also shared this photo taken by his uncle of a plane that was hit by Japanese flak. Greg wrote, “This picture was taken by my uncle joe Stoerrle during the Second World War. This is the tail section of his B25 bomber. He told me a story how they barely made it back after their tail was shot up from Japanese flak. Uncle joe told me how accurate the Japanese flak was. I would like to thank my cousin Shelly (uncle Joe’s daughter) for providing me with these pictures at a family get together on 1/6/18.”

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Fan Under Passenger Seat??

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Charles just purchased this CJ-2A. He’d been watching eWillys for a long time and finally found one that was near him with a body in great shape. However, what’s unusual about this 2A is that it has an electric fan installed under the passenger seat. He said it’s a pretty heavy fan, too. Anyone ever heard of that?

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Ford Company AEF Ad on eBay

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UPDATE: This was published in Coliiers on September 11, 1943, pgs 66-67. This issue also contains the Willys WWII Ad, “Ordnance Doctors Operate Under Fire”, pg 57.

Fred Caldwell mentions the ad in his book “Selling the All-American Wonder“. According to him, this is one of the few Ford-sponsor, jeep-related Ford ads.

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Odd Looking Jeep/Truck

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Roger Martin spotted this odd looking jeep-truck on Facebook. The caption indicates it was taken in December of 1960 in Vienna, Austria.

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B.F. Goodrich Ad with Jeep on ebay

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This ad was published in the March 6, 1943, issue of Collier’s. I wish I could locate an online archive for that magazine. Anyone know of one?

View all the information on eBay

“This is a vintage original ad, not a copy or reproduction. Neatly removed from magazine. Would look beautiful framed. Measures 10 and 1/2 inches by 14 inches.”

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1946 CJ-2A Forest Ranch, CA $5400

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $5400.

(02/26/2019) This looks like an older build with many updates.

https://chico.craigslist.org/cto/d/magalia-1946-cj-2a-jeep-willys/6827255246.html

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“Old school hunting Jeep runs great. This utilitarian Willys has been built for functionality, it’s dependable and fun to run. Registered as a ‘46 CJ-2A Willys.
• 1981 GM 151 4 cylinder “Iron Duke”, rebuild out of a Wrangler
• T 18 SM420 Transmission 4 speed, is a legend, and remains one of the greatest Jeep conversion transmissions of all-time.
• Dana 18 Transfer Case. SM420 to Dana 18 conversion creates a robust gear train assembly for broad use in severe terrain or tame roads. It is one of the most steadily popular manual shift transmission conversions into Jeeps, providing a very compact gear train, a supreme crawling gear.
• Front Axle Dana 27/ Rear Dana 44
• Drum brakes 9” rear / 11” front (I have rear 11” drums and plates)
• Hydraulic brake lock. Great for hill starts.
• Power steering Continue reading

 
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1947 CJ-2A Jefferson, OR $6400

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $6400

(08/28/2018) Has a Buick V6, the drain holes have been filled and the steps might be smaller than normal, but otherwise appears solid.

https://salem.craigslist.org/cto/d/jefferson-1947-jeep-willys/6833280211.html

“1947 Jeep in excellent shape has had new brakes,shocks, springs, roll bar mini top excellent paint good tires and wheels. Has V6 buick motor rest is stock. unknown millage/”

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