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This six-page January 1959 issue of Jeep News is only six pages.

Page one shares dealer news, as does much of page two. Page two (and page six) also has a 'history' of the jeep, which at that point was only eighteen or nineteen years old, depending on the start date of 1941 or 1940. Page three devotes a whole page to Jarvis Jeep out of Portland, Oregon. An article on page four tells the story of an FC-170, with an unusual bed, that was used as part of a Christmas tree business. Page seven has a story about an FC-170 out of Hutchinson, Kansas, with a variety of extras. Page eight covers the newly formed Tulare County Four-Wheel Drive Club.

UPDATE: Colin estimates 1949 on this brochure, figuring there were new forges installed for some 1950 products.

I won this odd ball item as part of a 3-item auction where nobody else bidded! This twenty-eight-page Willys-Overland Forge booklet provides some background and highlights about the company's forging process. My guess, based on the last page, is that Willys-Overland was attempting to find corporate customers that needed parts or other items forged, suggesting that the forge may not have been running at full capacity making jeep parts. There's no date on this, but my guess is that this was produced around 1950.

This is a second card sent by Chris. There's no date on it, but given the Surrey top looks in good shape, I'd guess mid to late 1960s. The Tides Motel, still at the same location, sits in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. I suspect the jeep is no longer there ...

Chris sent this postcard with a Christmas letter. It shows one of the motor pools and Camp Landing. The postcard describes Army life as "busy" and "never a dull moment". At the end, the author Bob asks how deer hunting was. It's dated December 8, 1943. Many thanks Chris!

This looks like a good price.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/908214397616270/

"1949 cj3a. Chevy 350 (38,000 miles) Turbo 400 transmiss Runs and drives"

This CJ-5 has been rebuild with a fiberglass body and tilt hood.

https://www.jeepwillysforsale.com/1960-jeep-cj5-in-williamsville-ny/

"First time here.  I have a CJ5 1960 that is “fresh”.  Fiberglass tub and also front clip.  So many new parts but everything is new.

Tires, brakes (including nickel lines, Wheel cylinders, Shoes, Stainless flex lines and master cylinder), All Glass, Both seats, Steering wheel, USB Speedometer, plastic 16 gal fuel cell, LED headlights, One wire Alternator, New Carb, New Distributor, new Aluminum radiator, All electrical ( my own DYI), Soft doors on the half cab( I tried), Rough Rider Springs and Shocks (2 1/2 lift). Adorable Half Cab. It has a Satin Red wrap and metal rear corners.  This was a “winter project” and I just kept buying new pieces. I am not  professional  and more of a DYI with a love for cars.  It has a “sticky” clutch that seems to work when it wants to. The engine is stock except for the carb, distributor, alternator and radiator. I drove it 60 miles yesterday home from the barn it has been in since finished."

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.

This has a 2A body, so the date and model may be incorrect. The wagon/truck/jeepster front clip fits pretty well.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1504342560355252

"1950 CJ 3A Buick V6, has manual trans with 2 stick transfer case Asking $2,500 Has clear title"

UPDATE: Price dropped to $7000.

(09/21/2023) This has a Sears Deluxe top with some Cutlas Power Lock hubs.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/961801988429003

"1952 willys jeep. Mileage approx 50,000. Runs well. Please call [hidden information]. Would make a great rock crawler or restoration project"

The body has the usual passenger side - tool box rust.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/WillysSwapMeet/posts/3615255032081083/

"1947 Cj2a. Runs and drives but does smoke. No brakes. Body is a bit rough. A few new parts such as fuel pump, fuel tank, carburetor, distributor, etc. NO TITLE. Will consider trades for a good running 4x4 ATV."

UPDATE: Still Available..

(05/19/2023) RJ is helping sell this customized CJ-2A. Note the engine and dash updates. It also has a convenient flip-down spare tire carrier in the back.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/321499120344406

"1947 CJ2a Willy's Overland Jeep. $5,000 OBO.
Has a 1988 Buick/Olds 3.8 V6 fuel injected engine that was swapped out with a V6 from a 1988 Cutlass Ciera, along with the power steering, steering wheel and possibly the seats. The odometer states approx. 13k miles, but that is NOT accurate. Exact mileage is unknow.
It is connected to a 700R4 automatic tranny and the original transfer case, which appears to have dull shifter sticks, along with the factory Dana 18. It will run but not very well, forward and reverse gears working.
Power brakes and power steering. Stock axles with mile marker hubs. Newer slot mag style wheels, 30-9.50r15 tires that are starting to weather check. Fuel tank and filter were replaced last year.
The body work is starting to show its age but the tub isn’t terrible underneath. A few bubble spots, clear coat fading and paint damage on hood from a tarp. The bondo is about 5/10 on the Rathbone scale. Fenders have been customized as well as the tailgate, it has CJ7 style hinges and latch. Besttop tiger top has a few winters left in it, windows are starting to fog. Custom seats, carpet kit, back seat, radio console, gauge cluster and roll bar inside. Located in Pocatello, ID"