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“Jesse James” MB-like Tractor Puller Chandler, AZ **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Features, Jeep Rods • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

Funny how these builds end up sometimes. This one is a shadow of what it was.

“I’m the current owner of the “Army Jeep Tractor Puller” that was built by Jesse James and a group of guys on the tv show Monster Garage. It aired in 2003 and is episode 3. Forty two various vehicles were built during the run of the series. This vehicle was later sold at Barrett Jackson in 2008 for $18,000. The engines were removed by the previous owner. What you see is what you get. If you do a search on youtube you can find the episode and watch the Jeep being built. This crazy ride could be built as a promo vehicle, a raffle prize, a collector could display it, or a builder could get it back on the road and show it. I can help ship it, will help load it, and can possibly deliver it on your dime. It’s located in Chandler, Az. Asking price is $5,000”

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Originally published April 2011:

If Jesse James and West Coast Choppers were to build a jeep, what kind of jeep would he build?  Well, we have the answer from remarkablecars.com. This unusual build was available for auction in 2008.  I can’t tell if it sold or not.  He did manage to use some original parts.  For example, that left fender sure looks like a WWII fender and there’s some original frame used too (you can make out the transfercase undercarriage mount near the rear tire).

SUMMARY: This authentic WWII Willys Jeep transformed into a twin-engined tractor-pulling behemoth is sure to bring home the Big “V” both on the race track and the front lines. Sold on a Bill of Sale only. Special conditions apply.

DESCRIPTION: In the Summer of 2003, Jesse James accompanied Kid Rock to a USO Show for the troops overseas in Iraq. While there, Jesse was bit by the inspiration bug and set his mind towards his next build, the transition of an authentic WWII Willys Jeep into a twin-engined tractor-pulling behemoth using a team composed entirely of Army gearheads (well, with the exception of a couple of civilian experts). It wasn’t just a walk through the park, or even a walk through the front lines. Nearly every piece had to be fabricated for this build. Plus, the rear end and rims had to be modified for pulling. The biggest modification was comprised of extending the Jeep frame from 86″ to 180″. Over twice it’s original length.

THE DESIGNERS: Jesse James, custom-bike builder/designer, West Coast Choppers in Long Beach, CA, Joe Eder, multi-engine tractor-pull builder from North Collins, NY, Keith Kaucher, industrial designer, Kaucher Design Werks in Santa Monica, CA, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kevin Sargent, utilities operations and maintenance technician, Headquarters Company/1st Engineer Brigade in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 2nd Lt. Brian Johnson, armor officer, 1st Battalion/16th Cavalry Regiment in Fort Knox, KY.

THE BUILDERS:
Jesse James, custom-bike builder/designer, West Coast Choppers in Long Beach, CA, Joe Eder, multi-engine tractor-pull builder from North Collins, NY, Pfc. Jesse Dugan, wheel vehicle mechanic, D Company/801st Main Support Brigade in Fort Campbell, KY, 2nd Lt. Brian Johnson/2LT, armor officer, 1st Battalion/16th Cavalry Regiment in Fort Knox, KY, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Morin, light-wheeled vehicle mechanic, Headquarters Company/187 Ordnance Battalion in Fort Jackson, SC, Tim Porter, single-engine tractor-pull builder from Louisberg, KY, Master Sgt. Darrick Preston, mechanical maintenance supervisor, 16th Ordnance Battalion/Aberdeen Proving Ground in Abingdon, MD, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kevin Sargent, utilities operations and maintenance technician, Headquarters Company/1st Engineer Brigade in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO and Spc. Benjamin Smith, metalworker, D Company/801st Mechanical Support Brigade in Fort Campbell, KY.

VEHICLE SPECS:
Make: Willys Model: Jeep MB Year: 1943 Height: 64″ Width: 85″ (including rear tires) Length: 211″ Ground Clearance: 6″ to headers (1′ to frame) Horsepower/Torque: approximately 2,000hp /2,1000 torque Moving Parts: Includes the engine coupler, primary transmission, secondary gearbox and dual supercharged 502 engines. Special Welds: The guys performed heavy-duty welds on the body-frame extension and towing hitch. Additional Acquired or Machined Parts: The team fabricated the engine coupler, towing hitch and straight rims.”

 
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1952 Truck JeepRod Orange County, CA **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Trucks This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5900.

(1022/2019) In the right hands this could be a cool custom truck.

“Project 52 Willys truck, registered, titled and license, non op. S10 frame with gas tank and some brake lines, 2nd gen. camaro front clip. Discs all around, extensive metal work, smooth dash, firewall, 4″ chop top all fenders extended 4″. All custom built bed and dimpled die bed, hood and front air dam. All ready for LS engine, steering. Included 6 way BMW seats. No time to finish”

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1951 JeepRod Project Rio Rancho, NM **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was make offer.

Lots of work left to make this roll.

“Nice start to a 1951 Jeep Willys Rat Rod… Comes with Z Frame, 1951 Cowl, Hood, Grill Shell, Aluminum Seat, (2) – 20″ Artillery Style Rear Wheels & a set of (4) – 15″ Bart Racing Wheels…”

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1962 Wagon JeepRod Port St. Lucie, FL $7950

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

It needs finishing, but runs and drives.

https://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/d/port-saint-lucie-62-willys-wagon-hot/6992680151.html

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“1962 Willys Wagon
440/727auto
Sitting on S10 frame with disc brakes, rack and pinion, all the hard work is done, runs and drives needs some finishing.
Very cool body style
Worth 4 times what I’m asking when finished the right way.
Many new parts.
Come take a look.

Might take something in trade.
Don’t be afraid to ask, you never know. “

 
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1953 Wagon JeepRod Fremont, CA $5900

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Has a bunch of mods.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/fremont-53-willys-rat-rod/6994098536.html

“willys rat rod wagon
231 buick v6
bop powerglide w/ shift kit
drop axel
dearched rear springs”

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1954 Wagon JeepRod Marin, CA $13,888

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Wagons • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Lots of mods on this unusual build.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/larkspur-1954-willys-wagon-for-sale/6957916136.html

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“I purchased this car in the late 1960,s. It’s been a project over the last 50 years. There is over $40k invested. Many new parts are installed & included. The Willys runs and the engine is strong. I have original Pink Slip for origional Willys, but wagon is a make up of many different cars.

It is has been chopped 8 inches, has shaved doors, has frenched tail lights, grill has been flipped, front fenders filled to change look, rear wheel wells have had front fender trims welded to body. The body has been professionally welded to the frame. Bodywork professionally repaired.

The Willys sits on a 1986 Buick Regal frame. The donor drive train is a 1990+/- Camaro IROC with 63,000 miles. The motor is a 305 IROC motor with a mild cam with many custom parts added. The transmission from the same car and is a 700R . Many new parts added to the engine & suspension.

• Custom Shop Auto Meter gages
• K-Source VSS back up camera kit with flush camera
• B&M council mega shifter
• New front Willys badge
• New brakes, rotors, calipers, drop spinals
• Rear drum brakes converted to disks
• 7” dual chrome booster
• Sway bars, bushings
• High AMP 220 alternator and belt tensioner
• Polished aluminum water pump
• Polished aluminum finned oil pan
• Polished aluminum finned transmission pan
• Speedway polished finned aluminum valve covers
• Speedway hugger ceramic headers with professional installed dual exhaust
• Demon 600 to 700CF carburetor
• New midrise aluminum intake
• MSD Billet 8365 CB Pro Built with Accel pro sleeve large plus wires
• Kerr Plating in Phoenix did $1,300 of plating to special interior and exterior parts.
• T/A Performance Lo Profile differential plate
• Yogis hose kit
• New wiring harness
• Vintage Slim line under dash heater and AC
• Vintage condenser and hose kit
• Kenwood stereo, JBL speakers, JBL speaker grills
• Rock Valley bumpers from a 1934 Ford for front and rear
• Pop Works window kit
• Pop Works auto locks
• 2004 Mini Copper interior front and back seats”

 
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1953 Truck JeepRod Ferndale, WA $5500

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Trucks This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

That bench seat just doesn’t look comfortable to me.

https://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/d/ferndale-1953-willys-rat-rod/6967805237.html

“Hello I have enjoyed this truck for many years. Runs good drives good 283 chevy. Front disc brakes. Ford 9″. Totally one of a kind. Ready for someone new to keep on loving and enjoying this cool old rig. Yes I will listen to offers. No trades please.”

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Flattie JeepRod Glendale, AZ $20,000

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Another over-the-top build.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2628882200470041/

“I have a death trap Jeep street legal running on propane . methanol injected after 4 pounds of boost. LS motor twin Turbo Turbo 400 trans ford 9″ Jeep is crazy fast it is all over the Internet may trade for RZR Or A X3 . Time for a New toy who knows.”

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1950 JeepRod Cottonwood, AZ $20,000

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Even as JeepRods go, this is pretty wild.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/400984643874719/

“1950 Willy’s Flat Fender Jeep Rat Rod- BBF 460 w/ a mild cam and tunnel ram and 2 Holley 450s, C-6 Automatic, air bags all 4 corners with 5 gallon air capacity with 2 pumps, 22 1/2” Centered Alcoa’s out front and 445 Super Singles in the rear. Underglow lights (blue) everywhere, everything custom fabricated, Runs and drives great, I have hundreds of pictures from the build, titled as the 1950 Willy’s Jeep. Won Best of Show at Rat City Rukkus in Vegas 2018. Google search “Willy’s Flat Rat” for pictures and videos if interested. Comes with a custom built dual axle trailer to haul it on. May be interested in trade if it’s an old 67-72 F100, F250, F350 or 73-79 F150, F250, F350, Jet Boat, newer Dresser Harley,”

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Year? CJ-2A JeepRod Crivitz, WI $4750

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Jeep Rods • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Might need some tranny work.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1083102185224095/

“2 wheel drive 350 chevy motor 350 trans straight axel in front.. runs and drives..trans leaks”

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1951 Truck JeepRod Laguna Niguel, CA $15,999

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Trucks This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

The fuel and speedometer gauges do not work.

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/laguna-niguel-1951-willys-pickup-rat-rod/6958850865.html

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“1951 willys pickup rat rod
This custom muscletruck is straight out of mad max!
Chopped, loud and badass

Specs:
-283 bored to 301(1969 i believe)
-T400 trans
-3 speed slap shift automatic
-Magnaflow exhaust
-Electric exhaust cutouts(from 0% to strait headers…. normal to loud!)
-31×18.50×15 mickey thompsons
-Beer keg gas tank
-50 cal ammo can center console
-Mechanically solid
-milage unknown

*fuel and speedo gadge not working correctly”

 
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1946 CJ-2A JeepRod Greenwood, IN $5500

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Jeep Rods This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

runs and drives?

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/greenwood-46-jeep-willys-rat-rod/6954351856.html

“946 Jeep Willy’s in extended frame with 1969 Skylark (350 small block) engine and 350 turbo transmission.
May consider trades for teens first car.
I have too many toys and need the parking space.”

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JeepRod Eugene, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500.

Not a whole lot of jeep left here.

“Willy’s Rat rod. 351w, C6, full width rear axle w/posi. Everything is custom. New Holley carb, summit HEI, speed hut gauges. Got any questions just ask.”

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1949 Truck JeepRod Martensdale, IA $8300

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Trucks This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Something a little different.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/428405131219237/

“350 sbc Turbo 350 Stage 3 shift kit 3600 tci stall Frank land quick change reared, Hoosier Tire’s and much more. Fun little rat rod, Not a daily driver, Great show stopper.”

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1979 DJ-5 JeepRod Auburn, WA $3500

• CATEGORIES: DJ-5 & DJ-6, Jeep Rods This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Dan spotted this modified DJ-5.

https://offerup.com/item/detail/727082754/?_branch_match_id=636002163807956657

“79 mail jeep rat rod runs drives all lights work no blinkers or gauges hooked up or trade for motorcycle. 318 v8 mopar”

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1952 CJ-3A Mesa, AZ $6800

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Jeep Rods This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Tom shared this custom jeep.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/mesa-willys-jeep-hot-rod-very-unique/6926380639.html

“Selling my 52 Willys Jeep Hot Rod. This quick little machine comes with a solid 4.3 Chevy, Mustang front end suspension, and many customizations (you will see by the photos). If you’re looking for something extremely unique look no further. This should sell quick over the 4th weekend so no low ball offers.”

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1947? Wagon JeepRod Canton, MI **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

This has a variety of mods, including suicide doors. But, I don’t understand why the seller didn’t clean off the tree droppings before taking the pics?

“Up for sale is a 1947 Willys Overland Rat Rod. Florida car. 318 V8 on a s10 chassis.”

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1949 Truck JeepRod Traverse City, MI **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Features, Jeep Rods, Willys Trucks This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $24,999.

Lots of work went into this one.

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“49 Willies one of a kind Jeep. Featured in Rod Authority Magazine in 2018, this was my daily driver in 2018 and you will not be disappointed with the looks, waves and thumbs up. The trophies from the car shows are also extremely nice! Won an award at each show we have entered.

This ‘one off’ custom has been built right. The body is all original steel. The frame is ‘C notched and boxed’. 400cdi Ford V8, mild cam, Edlebrock Carb, C6 automatic transmission capped off with a Ford 9” rear end.

The top and doors have been chopped. Customer made tonneau cover hides the battery and 13 gallon fuel cell. Custom built 4 link. 46-48 Jeep Comanche 2 wheel drive front end. New pads all the way around, hand made steering wheel, mechanical door latches opened from the interior. US Steel solid wheels, I have 2 additional US Steel wheels that are 20” x 9” with BFG runflats and spacers. If you plan to trailer this you may need to install them to fit on the trailer.

The zoomie exhaust is loud but there are baffles in each tube. Starts, runs and drives like you would expect.”

 
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1950 Truck JeepRod Denver, CO $7500

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Trucks • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $7500.

(05/26/2019) Something different.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2747271555300533/

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“1950 Willys Jeep rod 350 engine 350 trans. Runs excellent, will do 75 down highway. Runs drives stops like it should. It’s 2 trucks turned into one to make an extended cab. Not done by me. Come take a look. Gets tons of questions and looks everywhere it goes. Trans was just serviced with new fluid, gasket and pan. Found something else I want so this is for sale. Tires are brand new Firestone whitewalls and fresh powder coating on wheels. Found something I like and need this to move on, make offer. Let’s make a deal”

 

 
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1968 CJ-5 JeepRod Tuttle, OK **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: CJ5, Jeep Rods This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3850.

Needs finishing.

“CJ5 Ratrod that needs completed. Needs brakes and wiring completed. Has Chevy 350 and Th350. Will need court issued vin and title. Can be done in Norman for $150.”

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1956 Wagon JeepRod Beechgrove, TN $11,500

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Wagons • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Lots of work into this modified wagon.

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/beechgrove-1956-willys-hot-rod/6923850529.html

“The Willys is a 355 gm with power glide trans ps pb disc in front drum in back. Have you ever seen one.”

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1947 CJ-2A JeepRod Glendale, AZ $25,000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Jeep Rods This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Joe shared this custom CJ-2A. No description provided and only one pic.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/679333125819159/?ref=messenger_share

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1961 Truck JeepRod Mesa, AZ **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Trucks This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

Joe-in-Mesa spotted this custom truck project on a local Facebook page.  If you believe it’s exactly what you need, you’ll have to join the Mesa Man Junk Facebook page to contact the seller.

“1961 willys pickup ratrod.
Building it with an army theme.
6.2 diesel from an army truck
Sitting on a 85 chevy c10 chassis
Clean willys title
Th400
Four link parts…not installed
Not a finished project.
$2000
East Mesa AZ”

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Mail Jeep JeepRod Hopkinsville, KY $6500

• CATEGORIES: DJ-5 & DJ-6, Jeep Rods This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This includes a boat from a kiddie-boat ride (pics on fb), but I’m not sure why?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/974836126045841/

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“1972 keep dj-5,postal jeep.rat rodded out,origional 258 straight six runs great,auto trans.jeep dj- rear drim rear end,with custom built frame,63 ford econoline front suspension drum brakes.custom luggage rack,dually rear end.also included is a 60s kiddie boat ride mounted on a single jet ski trailer.1979 ford port hole windows.body stretched 16 inches.”

 
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1954 Wagon North Las Vegas, NV **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Jeep Rods, Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.

Mike shared this top-chopped wagon. Looks fun.

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“1954 Willys Wagon $15,000 or Best Offer 4 Wheel Drive Soft top New Tires & Wheels Re-chromed Bumpers 350 cu in. engine – less than 500 miles Fuel Injected Automatic Front Disc Brakes – Rear Drum Brakes No Power Steering Inside has been sprayed with Rhino Liner New Bestop Seats”