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1971 Hurst Jeepster Commando Eureka, CA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2000.

Dan shared this one. It’s a rare body and a project for sure.

“1971 Jeep Commando (Hurst Edition) this is a very rare body, one of 100 built. No rust, waiting for someone to finish. Has Dana 44’s with lockers and new gears, never run (not sure of gearing) it’s a project I bought and never got to. Clear title, no engine, transmission or transfer case. $2000”

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Year? CJ-2A Kennewick, WA $1200

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Seller is not the owner and is selling without a title.

“This is a Willys jeep that I am storing for a friend. It’s been here too long and he’s given me permission to sell it. It has no title, but is said to run and move under its own power,if you bring a battery and gas.”

https://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/6204693104.html

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Combat Rims Sacramento, CA $200/each

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Looks like they need some cleaning.

“Willys MB Ford GPW Original Combat Wheels for Sale
200.00 each”

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/6204687818.html

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Year? CJ-3A? Ellsworth, ME No Price

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Not sure how much value is here.

“I have an old willys jeep here, not exactly sure the year but the wood body on it is junk and can be ripped off, doesn’t start right now but i know it only needs a fuel pump to run last I knew, 4 wheel drive doesn’t work, I would love to see somebody fix this up, hit me up with offer I’ll take cash, trades for vehicles or wheeler, dirt bike, snowmobile just about anything,”

https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/6204921715.html

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1947 CJ-2A? Stratham, NH $700

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No pics provided.

“I have a 1947 jeep willys for sale
she is in need of full restoration
set up to install a 5.0 ford motor, or good parts if you already have one
I am asking $700.00 firm
please no lowball offers
local sale only”

https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/6202096061.html

 
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1975 CJ-5 Parts’ Jeep Woodbine, NJ No Price

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Steve spotted this parts jeep. Looks like it was in a wreck.

“1975 Jeep CJ-5
Parts only
Dana 44 rear
Transmission
Transfer Case
Swing Tire Gate
Call with needs”

https://southjersey.craigslist.org/pts/6165698371.html

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Year? CJ-2A Red Creek, NY $700

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Not much value here.

“old willys jeep 4/4 transm.3 sticks ,motor stuck from setting, sold as is where is ,no papers,as part jeep, I get time get motor run and move price go up, asking $700. or take part trade some thing interested in. tks, text only”

https://rochester.craigslist.org/pts/6187919678.html

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Year? CJ-3B Newcastle, ME **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500

(06/22/2017) There’s $500 in the plows alone. Those white walls would look good on our DJs.

“comes with extra plow. dose not run. Not sure of the year.”

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Happy 4th of July!

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Thanks to Kevin for sharing these photos from Cranesville Auto in Amsterdam, New York. Inside the jeep there are red, white and blue flowers planted, too.

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1947 Popular Mechanics Photo of Front Axle Thaw

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The machine shown below was used to thaw front axles, among other things I’m sure. It was published in the January 1947 issue of Popular Mechanics.

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Monroe Lift Mount Lookout, WV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. Starting price was $1000. 

“THIS IS AN ORIGINAL MONROE LIFT FOR A WILLYS JEEP. I HAVE HAD THIS FOR 25+YEARS STILL HAS THE ORIGINAL PAINT. CAN BE PICKED UP OR I WILL PALLET AND SHIP AT COST.BE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS”

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1950 Jeepster Deephaven, MN $11,999

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Nice looking Jeepster.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/6199476922.html

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“This is an exceptionally well preserved 1950 Jeepster. Original everything, but runs well and starts easily. If you are looking for a classic you can have fun with now, or if you want to restore it to a “like new” condition, this is the Jeepster for you. Comes with the original radio and heater. Floor matts appear to be original.

I can’t tell if the paint is original, but it does appear that the original color was red (Firewall is red) . The cowl is black, and looks great, but does not seem to be original. Top and side curtains are usable, but need to be replaces. The body is very solid. I can’t find evidence of repair, bond-o, rust issues, etc.

I don’t know a lot about the car’s history. It most recently had a Kansas title, and I was told it spent many years in use as a parade car.
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1951 CJ-3A Rathdrum, ID $3500

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This has a rear PTO winch.

“1951 Willys Jeep. All original except hood. Flat head 4 cylinder. Original PTO. New top, runs good, 4 speed, 4 wheel drive, 2 speed transfer case .”

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/6203787209.html

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1953 Truck JeepRod Clinton Township, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

This truck sporting US flags seems an appropriate post for 4th of July.

“This Willys is a cool truck. It is mounted on a S-10 frame with disc brakes, tilt front end, cab was extended 5″ for more leg room, 350 chevy motor, 5 speed stick, chevy drive line, F 150 dash and gauges and they all work, leather seats, Tires like new $6,500.00 or best.”

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1955 CJ-3B Ocean Park, WA $10,000

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(06/10/2017) Lots of updates.

“Custom 1955 CJ3B. New Disc Break System, V-8, 9″ Ford Rear End, Too many up grades to list here..See photos.”

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/6203217276.html

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1962 CJ-5 San Diego, CA $6800

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I thought this would have a stock engine; instead it has a V8.

“1962 Willys CJ-5 Jeep. 350 V8, model 18, T90, new paint, no rust, no patch panels, clean interior, Flowmaster exhaust, powder coated rims, new Warn hubs, 11″ brakes, chevy steering box, hydraulic clutch, new tires, tow bar, extra set of wide rims and tires, clean title. $6800.00 obo.”

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/6190910843.html

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1947 CJ-2A Evart, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6250.

(09/03/2016) Has some updates. It is missing the steps.

“79 drive train, overhead valve 4 cylindar military engine, 12 volt system, front disc brakes”

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1948 CJ-2A Colville, WA $5900

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This has a variety of mods. The body might be a VEC body.

“Summertime fun or fall hunting, this jeep is perfect! Three speed, four cylinder, ready to drive home. Jeep comes with towbar, bucket seats, roll bar, and collector plates. It’s in really good shape but need to sell.”

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/6201924582.html

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1947 CJ-2A Schererville, IN $5900

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The engine has been updated to a V-8.

“We are Snow Brothers Motorsports Inc located in Schererville IN. We are a small family owned business that specialize in clean Jeeps and Willys of all years and models. We also have rare and hard to find make and models of all kinds. We want to be as open as possible so please ask any questions about mechanical or physical conditions. We do inspect of all our cars and make sure that there is always a fresh oil change. Call John or George @ show contact info

This here is a 1947 Willys CJ2A that was converted to a V8 via a fresh Chevrolet 265 small block. We performed a complete tune up and rebuild the very desired 2bbl Carb on this little guy. This vehicle does runs drives and idles very nicely. The only thing that this guy needs is a fresh set of tires and its ready to rip through mud or any other terrain. Please ask any and all questions and we are by appointment only so please call ahead of time. ”

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/6198603108.html

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1958 CJ-5 Spring Lake, MI $1950

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UPDATE: Still Available.

Tom’s selling this CJ-5. It appears to have a Kelly Hardtop. It runs and drives, but has no brakes. It has a good title.Various other parts available. Call Tom 616-204-9663.

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Disassembling A DJ-3A Dimmer Switch

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Last week when we were in Renton, we tested Patterson’s headlights and discovered the foot-based dimmer switch wasn’t always working correctly. After a little research, I discovered the CJ-3A page had a useful thread on the topic, but naturally the switch demonstrated wasn’t exactly like the DJ-3A switch. The one shown on the CJ-3A page had a square end, while the DJ (and I’m assuming others of the same vintage?) have a rounded end. In fact, It isn’t clear to me which models use which dimmer switches?

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Example dimmer switch from the CJ-3A page forum.

So, here’s a look at Patterson’s switch. The first obvious difference is that the housing doesn’t have tabs. Instead, it has crimps and, let me tell you, those crimps wouldn’t bend easily outward.

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Using a small screwdriver, I eventually got the crimps straightened. As soon as I tugged at the top part to remove it, everything kind of tumbled onto the table (oops).

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  1. #1 is the bottom piece. When the actuator is depressed it catches on #1 on the bottom of the piece and spins it.
  2. The metal tab that sticks up on #1 connects to #2 and spins it. #2 is actually made up of 3 pieces a) the disc, b) a shaft, and c) a spring.
  3. #3 is a copper propeller that rotates in conjunction with #2 and #1 each time the actuator is depressed. As you can see, it is very dirty.
  4. Part #3 connects with copper highpoints on #4, which shifts the electricity from the high beam to the low beam, then to the high beam, etc, in a circular pattern. The contacts on #4 were dirty, too, but hard to clean without scraping the copper points. I did not have a good cleaner handy, so I only gently cleaned them.
  5. This is a gasket.

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1947 Popular Mechanics Article on Submarine Jeeps

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Using the fording kit, a jeep could operate for more than 15 minutes while under a foot or more of water. It was published in the January 1947 issue of Popular Mechanics.

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This December 1943 article from Popular Mechanics highlighted an early attempt at a water proof jeep. In this case it was accompanied by a waterproof trailer.

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Hubs on eBay

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1. Looks like these Allstate hubs are in reasonable condition.

“Sears Locking hubs for most early jeeps. Show normal ware but work great. Includes bolts. Removed from 1953 CJ3A.”

View all the info on eBay

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2. These “heavy duty” Selectro units, which came out in the early 70s, could use some cleaning on the outside.

“Selectro 11024 Locking Hub GPW Jeep CJ CJ2A CJ3A CJ3B CJ5 M38 Willys 10 Spline”

View all the info on eBay

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Chris McKay’s on the Road Again

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Chris Mckay will be doing a fast road trip to Indiana starting Wednesday.

“If anyone needs something hauled like parts and/or vehicles let me know. I’ll be going to northern Indiana and Grand Rapids , MI. I’ll be in MN, WI, IA, IL, IN and MI and NW Ohio” (nscustoms@hotmail.com)

Based on the above info, I drew up a map of his route. I might not have it quite right….

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NOS Dual Wheel Adapters Surrey, BC, Canada **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

“Dual wheels adapter set for willys jeeps Used New old stock . 5.37″ wide approx .Included 5 left and 5 right thread studs .Has no markings on adapters, paint has minor scratches.”

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