Colin's son Lee has a variety of parts for sale.

"The two bodies are in fair shape. The yellow one is a 1951 M-38, with the floor pans, glove box door, battery box door and the dash insert for the gauges. The blue one is a 1957 DJ3A Dispatcher with a complete fiberglass top, doors, rear sliding door and windshield vent door. The glass is in all three doors, but no windshield glass.

Below is a listing of the parts he has and what he is asking for them:
1 M-38 hood, rough but usable: $50
1 plain no script hood good cond.: $150
1 M-38 tailgate, no script: $100
1 DJ3A tailgate, no script, license plate light and bracket, $100
2 front fenders R&L, fair cond. $100 each
1 grille, for CJ or DJ flat fender, good cond, nice and straight: $150
1 CJ oil filter (small size) $50
1 M-38 oil filter (larger) $60
1 M-38 Oil bath air filter complete with brackets and crossover tube: $$ negotiable
2 tailgate hinges, perfect cond: $25
1 gas tank filler neck fits DJ3A and Surrey: $25
1 air cleaner crossover tube: $25
1 carb air horn fits CJ2, 3A DJ3A: $12
1 air horn to carburetor seal, connects air horn to top of carb on CJ2A, 3A and DJ3A

Call Lee at 602-896-0729 between 6 AM and Noon Arizona time. Lee has no computer, so no email, thanks."

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

"THIS JEEP IS A OLDER RESTORATION 1990'S.. IT HAD A NEW CANVAS TOP MADE ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO ..

TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH A COMPLETELY REBUILT T96A R10 BORG-WARNER OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION OUT OF A WILLYS WAGON .. OVERDRIVE WORKS WELL !! I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL STRAIGHT T96A BORGWARNER WHICH IS INCLUDED IN SALE INCLUDING MANY SPARE PARTS !!

ISSUES WITH THE JEEP IS THE REAR MAIN ENGINE SEAL LEAKS A LITTLE AND THE HAND BRAKE CABLE NEEDS REPLACED , i HAVE THE NEW CABLE BUT DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES I NEVER GOT AROUND TO INSTALLING IT.. tHERE ARE SOME MINOR COSMETICS ON THE BODY PAINT CHIPS AND TOUCH UPS.. NO RUST !! VEHICLE DISPLAYS WELL AND HAVE PARTICIPATED IN MANY CAR SHOWS AND PARADES..

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS STILL 6 VOLTS IT HAS A OPTIMA BATTERY AND A S-11, 6 VOLT ALTERNATOR.. sTILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL 6 VOLT AUTOLITE GENERATOR AND REGULATOR IF YOU WANT TO REINSTALL IT.. ALSO THE IGNITIONSYSTEM IS A PERTRONIX SOLID STATE SYSTEM NO POINTS TO MESS WITH .. AGAIN i HAVE THE ORIGINAL POINT PLATE IF YOU WANT TO PUT IT BACK TO ORIGINAL.. tHE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM HAS DOT 5 SILICONE FLUID ( NEVER CORRODES ..

THIS JEEP RUNS STRONG AND WOULD BE A EASY GALA SURREY CONVERSION IF YOU WANTED .. EVEN HAS SPLT BENCH SEAT.. I WANT TO ADD IT HAS A NEW CUSTOM BUILT ALUMINUM FUEL TANK THAT WAS INSTALLED IN 2006. ..

MANY SPARE PARTS INCLUDED !! SELLING DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES !! tHIS IS A HARD JEEP TO FIND NOT MANY MADE !!"

CJ-5s:

1. Year? cJ-5 Salem, OR $2500: https://salem.craigslist.org/cto/d/salem-1952-willys-jeep-cj-4a/6895678165.html
2. 1960 CJ-5 Superior, MT June 1 Auction: https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/paradise-wills-jeep/6894225448.html
3. 1962 CJ-5 Chicago, IL $3500: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2236780516414454/
4. 1964 CJ-5 Eagle, CO $1500: https://rockies.craigslist.org/cto/d/eagle-1964-jeep-willy-4x4-hard-top/6892001987.html
5. 1959 CJ-5 Prescott, AZ $2500: https://prescott.craigslist.org/cto/d/prescott-jeep-willys/6892507887.html
6. 1974 CJ-5 Pleasant Grove, CA $2500: https://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/d/pleasant-grove-74-jeep-willies/6895053920.html
7. 1956 or '57 CJ-5 Antelope Valley, CA $3000: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/clt/d/bakersfield-1948-willys-jeep/6895008609.html

M-38A1s:

1. 1953 M-38A1 Cary, NC $11,200 on eBay
2. Year? M-38A1 Athol, ID $200: https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/athol-m38a1-jeep-cj5/6894495998.html
3. 1952 M-38A1 Kalispell, MT $4500: https://kalispell.craigslist.org/snw/d/kalispell-a1-korean-war-willys-jeep/6890045790.html
4. 1953 M-38A1 Soulsbyville, CA $4500: https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/soulsbyville-1953-m38a1/6890713773.html
5. 1959 M-38A1 Body Hockinson, WA $1500: https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/d/brush-prairie-59-willys-jeep-m38a-body/6891597265.html
6. 1957 M-38A1 Blaine, WA $4800: https://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/d/surrey-1957-jeep/6890324533.html
7. 1953 M-38A1 San Rafael, CA $3200: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/d/san-rafael-1953-willys-jeep-3200-obo/6896070275.html

Jerry Huber is pictured on the right. He's one of the key reasons the Toledo Jeep Fest is what it is. View more videos and pics on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jerry.huber.790

Based on the reports I've heard, the expanded Toledo JeepFest was a big hit this year. Kudos to Jerry Huber and the rest of the crew for making it a great time! Here's a report on the event in the Toledo Blade: https://www.toledoblade.com/news/2019/08/10/Jeep-enthusiasts/stories/20190810112

Brooks Sutherland took this photo and posted it to twitter of Jason Perry and Chris Rutherford. You might remember when we visited with Chris in 2018

Here are a few shots of Chris' vendor spot:

Here's a video from JP Magazine of the Gladiator Exhibit:

And, a video of the seemingly endless brochures thanks to Chris Rutherford:

Here's Bob Christy with his Empire Tractor:

Chris also took these photos:

Colin shared these photos of Jim's restoration. Looks great!

Colin writes, "Here are a few of photos of Jim Sullivan’s 1961 DJ3A Dispatcher.  The restoration on this little Jeep is fresh, like a month old now!   I will include a couple of photos of it when Jim bought it from Bob Tomson about 5 years ago and then a few that I took yesterday morning in front of an Ice Cream shoppe and antique store in Glendale AZ.

The engine and transmission were both rebuilt, all new wiring, upgraded upholstery, floor mats, carpet in the rear compartment, and a 1950s Willys Jeepster/station wagon steering wheel were added.  It has 15 inch powder coated wheels, but small VW size tires.  The paint is 1959 Ford truck blue, which is the same as Pepsi Cola blue.  It has the stock small hubcaps with the raised “W” in the middle.

It has what appears to all of us familiar with it, a reinforcing metal channel on top of the hood, right down over the center seam , which looks like it might have been a factory approved or even a factory installed item (See last photo).  It looks too good to be an aftermarket or homemade deal.  There weren’t any modifications showing to the underside of the hood and it appears to have been spot welded to the hood.  A professional looking addition, regardless of how it came to be there."

Pics of Jim's DJ-3A before the restoration:

After restoration (Note Colin's Surrey in the background):

Right in the middle of drafting a post about DJ-3As vs Galas vs Surreys, the internet managed, once again, to derail my efforts.  In the middle of doing a picture search,  I stumbled upon the Islamabad Jeep Club.  Hmm .. that's in Pakistan ... could that really be a jeep club?   Not only is it a jeep club, it is one of the three clubs from Pakistan on the internet with sites published entirely in English.

I admit, this is something I didn't expect.  I admit, despite my attempts not to preconceive, my entire conception of Pakistan is desert, Camels and a mirror of Afghanistan -- a montage of movies and news footage.  That was my view of Pakistan.

Here's a video from 2008:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mt6hwbkmG0

Now I've learned there's more. So, for your educational pleasure, below are snapshots from each of the three websites I found in Pakistan and a pic of the wide range of 4wd vehicles that attend the Islamabad Jeep Club events.  You'll see a wide mix of old flatties, new 4wd vehicles, and everything in between. Finally, while checking out the Offroad Pakistan websites, I ran across a wonderful post about the rebuilding of a Ford F1 from California, which I cover in the post below this one.

Lahore 4wd Jeep Club

4x4 Offroaders Club Karachi

Islamabad Jeep Club:

And, from the Islamabad Jeep Club, comes this photo that shows the wide range of vehicles that are in their club and/or attend their events.  You can view more photos here.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

The seller indicates this is a '59, however a potential buyer (see Q/A at bottom of ebay page) felt that based on the speedometer design, this was more likely a '56.  I'd agree with the potential buyer, because this document indicates that the serial number of this jeep, 56337 10425, makes this a 1956 DJ-3A, the 425th DJ-3A made.

"This is a 1959 Willys Jeep 2 wheel drive Gala Surrey or Dispatcher project.  These are rare and valuable vehicles when they are restored, but this one isn't.  It needs A LOT of restoration, but what's here is in fairly good shape.  It would make a good starting point for a restoration.  Fortunately, these are not too hard to work on.  I bought this many years ago and have slowly been collecting a few parts, but I have too many projects and not enough time or money.  This project has to go.  This is a body & frame and axles and some parts.  There is no motor or transmission.  I have a correct type motor and correct column shift T 96 transmission with overdrive, but they are listed seperately on ebay and not included with this listing (see my other listings).  The guy I got it from had started to convert it to a 6 cylinder motor and was going to make a sand buggy out of it.  He removed the original motor mounts and put some other mounts in, but I don't know what engine they are for.  He didn't do any significant damage to the frame, and the correct motor mounts should go right back on the frame"

UPDATE: This jeep was listed in Oxnard, California, in 2018 for $13,500. The price has dropped and it's now being listed in Closter, NJ, for $10,750. Maybe the seller moved?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/203556087741625/

Somewhat modified MB that appears well-loved. The window flares on the wise of the windshield are a unique addition. I could see those being handy.

"Offered here is a very sharp 1942 Willys Jeep with some unique updates. With a prior restoration, the vehicle shows very well. Power comes by a rebuilt 4-cylinder engine matched to a freshly rebuilt transmission, transfer case, & new clutch. Set-up as a tow vehicle including a built-in tow light system, it would look great behind a motor coach as a grocery-getter and cruiser or expressly for 4-wheel touring. Additional attributes and upgrades include: 12 volt electrical system with a late model alternator Newer model gear-drive starter 22 gallon fuel cell Auxiliary electric fuel pump Stewart Warner gauges Accessory chrome wind-wings Custom metal sun visor Surrey top Tarp over cargo area Seat belts Back seats are included Tow bar w/built-in tow light system Late model 15" wheels Custom hub caps hide the front locking hubs Nicely detailed Asking 10,750 Located in Closter, NJ Please Call or Text [hidden information] or Email hei at nvmail.net"

UPDATE IV: Barney sent a photo of his rare Whitco Bikini Top attached to a 1971 CJ-5 (with his dog Manny smiling in the back). While not exactly like the bikini tops we saw in the later 1970s, it likely represents the first production example of what became the bikini top (if defined by attached to the windshield in the front and held in place by straps in the back)

UPDATE III: It appears the definition of the Bimini top is that it is open in the front, which isn't consistent with the tops we're discussing below ....  I'm trying to determine when/where the top cover originated that, in the front, connects to the windshield, then goes over a mid-bar (usually a roll bar), and, in the back, is held in place by two straps from either side of the top.

Here's a DIY Bikini top made from a 4-by-4-foot canvas tarp via Four Wheeler Mag: https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/diy-bikini-top-willys-jeep/

UPDATE II: This Whitco brochure shows that the company was advertising a "Bikini" top during the 1960s, though it isn't the design of top (like the one below) I was hoping to document. This top is closer to a Surrey top design.

https://www.autopaper.com/images/27371/photo/img6584_104155.jpg

UPDATE: Vernon notes that these were also called Bimini tops, a term I think came from the boating world?

Maury asked me if I knew when bikini tops were first produced. I don't have any information on this.  My guess is they arrived for jeeps in the mid-1970s as none of my earlier parts catalogs show the bikini top as an option. Anyone remember when they first started seeing them?

Pic for reference:

TOMORROW!!!!

If you have not made your reservations yet please do that ASAP. A lot of planning goes into this each year, so please remember to support all The Willys Reunion folks, sponsors and vendors who make these great events possible.

29th Annual Fall WILLYS Jeep Reunion & Swap Meet - Missouri

September 5-6, 2025

Fulton, Missouri

For Information Contact

Art or Darlene Gloss
(573) 491-9921
4wdjeep@mail.com

Jeff Petrowich
(217) 246-5438
jpet@willysreunion.com

Please Visit Our Website:

http://www.willysreunion.com/fwr25.htm

Join us once again at the Auto World Museum 200 Peacock Drive in Fulton, Missouri for this year’s Fall Willys Reunion. Bring your Willys or Jeep to be displayed with other Willys from around the Midwest and check out the fabulous vintage car display at the museum. All reunion activity including the Saturday evening banquet will be held in this nostalgic facility.

Make your reservations today and mention that you are with the Fall Willys Jeep Reunion to receive the special room rate.

A block of rooms have been reserved for the Willys Jeep Reunion ...Reservations must be made by August 18th...

* Rick and Tom Primmer will give a power point presentation Friday and Saturday afternoon on the development and restoration of the Surrey Jeep.

Please be sure to spread the news!

For those who like off-road adventure, you are invited to come to Vandyz Offroad Park in Fulton, MO on Friday evening. The park offers adventure for stock and (not so stock) Willys. Even if you prefer not to take your vintage jeep, there will likely be someone with an empty seat.

Contact: jpet@willysreunion.com for more information. Might go Thursday evening too!

Something for the ladies too!

Columbia Mall
2300 Bernadette Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8458

Osage Beach Premium Outlets
4540 Osage Beach Parkway
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-2065