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No Updates Today

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No Updates Today. I’ve spent the last few days remodeling the garage so that there’s more light and more room to being working on Biscuit again. Updates will resume on Monday.

 
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1958 CJ-3B Afton, WY $5800

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That’s one large front bumper! Despite that, it looks like a good price.

“Good condition Jeep Willys. Engine runs great, recently replaced the water pump. Brakes are good, recently replaced the parking brake cable. Body in good condition with no major rust. Set up for towing behind another vehicle. Has a PTO off the transmission which runs the winch. Lights and gauges work, but speedometer does not work. This jeep is clean and ready to head out in the mountains or just cruise around town.
Located in Afton, WY. 3.5 hour drive from Salt Lake valley. ”

http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/3140682?ad_cid=15

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1952 M-38A1C Cookesville, IL eBay

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Most importantly, does it fire live rounds? lol … I wonder why the rear rims are a dark semi-gloss that doesn’t match everything else? Learn more about the M-38A1C.

“major overhaul on engine, nos distributor, new wiring harness, new tires .new brakes-wheel cylinders-master cylinder,rebuilt carburetor,new plug wires, new seat covers, transmission and transfer gone through, all new seals etc. this machine drives very smooth and handles great on the open road. 24 volt– zero rust was ever on this machine, rare to find.”

View all the information on eBay

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1948 CJ-2A Burlington, IA $5500

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UPDATE: Price dropped to $5500.

(07/26/2016) Appears to have some rare Husky hubs. The body has a couple patches.

“Nice ,good running jeep with original drive train that’s in good condition, New items include….radiator, battery, tires and wheels, heater, seats, gas tank, carb., top from Bestop ,tailgate. everything works, fun to drive, Call for more info an d pictures. ”

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/5696983019.html

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Chris McKay is Heading West, Need something hauled?

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This weekend Chris McKay, aka MInnesota Chris, will be heading to Salt Lake City with a trailer, then up to Sandpoint, Idaho. If you need something shipped, he might be able to help you out. contact him at Nscustoms@hotmail.com.

 

 
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1945? MB? Westland, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.

This has MB/GPW parts, a CJ-3A windshield, and an M-38 body. The half cab looks to be a Beck or Kemco.

“1945 cj5 jeep willys in need of full restoration but is a great project jeep! only needs magneto and a battery to run”

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Season 1, Ep 3: 1957 Willys Jeep Truck Makeover

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This is season 1, episode 3, by Mark and Tom Smith of Jeeptruck.com from his series with Drew Norman at his Jeep Farm in Phoenix. Drew Norman does a budget makeover of a 1957 Willys Jeep Truck.

 
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No Updates Tuesday

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UPDATE: This should have posted this morning, but the newest version of WordPress has a glitch that causes posts to randomly miss their scheduled appearance. 

Despite Charter Communication’s claim of ‘Blazing Speeds’, last night it was more like tortoise speeds. It was so slow I couldn’t get their Internet Speed Test to work. So, I’d say that calls for the evening off. I’m sure everything will be working by tomorrow night.

 
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1945 MB Tucson, AZ $11,000

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Looks nice, lacks combat rims and rear floating hubs.

“Six year frame off restoration with new MB body tub, windshield, hood , military grille, top bars, canvas top , seats, bumper and bumperetts, spare tire support , shocks, wheel bearings and brakes, gas tank, fuel filter, air cleaner, voltage regulator, horn , lights, wiring harness, gas lines, fuel pump, military light switch and lights, tires with military tread,”

http://tucson.craigslist.org/ctd/5702276527.html

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1949 Jeepster Central PA $6250

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Doesn’t run, but looks to potentially be a good project.

“1949 Willys Jeepster all original and unmodified. Flat head 4 cylinder with 3 on the column. Original 6 volt system and all chrome. Engine turns. New tires. Please see pics. Located in central PA. ”

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/5678509030.html

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“New” Willys Station Wagon Article

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This July 25, 1946, article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette introduced the Jeep Station Wagon, designed to carry passengers or freight.

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1960 CJ-5 Prairie City, OR $750

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Sounds like there is value here.

“1960 CJ5. Motor started. Have gas tank removed to fix holes. No title. Tub rusted needs work.”

http://eastoregon.craigslist.org/cto/5663685223.html

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Happy Fourth of July!

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Just a Couple Updates Saturday

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Just a couple updates today, though it certainly isn’t for lack of content. There was a noticeable increase in jeeps for sale last month that was constant throughout the entire month. We may be looking at the leading edge of another recession.

 
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SLAG Is Here .. In Limited Numbers

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I’m ready to release a small number of books … 12 to be exact. These first books are signed copies and will be $30 (with free shipping). Around the end of July I will be making the book available to everyone, with signed copies available from me or unsigned copies through Amazon. You can learn more about the book at my new author’s site: http://www.deilers.com/.

Though I’ve done my best to squash all the grammatical errors, I’m sure I’ve missed a few. So, as a part of this first round of books I’ll be offering a bounty of $5 per error if anyone wants to take me up on it (up to a max of $100 or 20 errors — not person but total). When you order the book I’ll explain how to send the errors you find to me. I’m only making this offer to the twelve eWillys readers who purchase this version.

If you want a book, drop me an email (d@ewillys.com) that includes your mailing address. I’ll explain how to pay (I’ll take check or paypal).

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1947 Truck Quad Cities, IA/IL $25,000

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Looks nicely updated.

“1947 Jeep Willys 4×4 Pick up
It was appraised at 37,000
Have the appraisal to show if you are interested
Engine 300 miles on the rebuild — 400 small block Chevy
Trans— 350 turbo
new 4 core Radiator
new- drive shaft
new- u-joints
finished oak bed
new interior
new fuel tank
new brakes, drums and rotors
Way to much to list”

http://quadcities.craigslist.org/cto/5650148132.html

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No Updates Sunday

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Did a quick trip to Seattle. Just a few updates today. Back on Monday.

 
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Reminder: I am gone until around 6/7

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Today, my son and I return to Salt Lake and I’ll spend the day with my other two kids. On Monday, I’ll be heading for Winnemucca, then turn north for Silver City, Idaho for a little remote mountain exploring.

That’s a quick summary of this quick trip. Though I’ll be gone.

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Winch-Powered Hoist at Construction Site

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This CJ-5 powered a winch to hoist materials for a building under construction in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. It was featured in the January 1858 issue of Willys News.

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Just a Couple Updates Today

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I took last night off, so just a couple updates today. More on Sunday. Next weekend (June 5/6) I may be taking several days off, as my oldest son wants to take me canyoneering in Moab (rappelling down an arch is how he described it). Should be fun!

 
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Website Hiccup Monday Night

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There was a website hiccup Monday night, so I didn’t get a chance to do updates. So, we’ll skip a day and do them on Tuesday morning.

 
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No Updates Tonight

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Next updates Sunday morning. Enjoy your weekend!

 
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Year? CJ-2A Hesperia, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.

(04/22/2016) Seller describes six pics, but only posted two.

“STARTING FROM LEFT PIC. PIC #1 JEEP FRAME WITH MOTOR MAKE OFFER – PIC #2,3&4 WILLY JEEP $2000.00 – PIC #5&6 WILLY MOTOR MAKE OFFER – HAVE WINSHIELDS AND MANY, MANY ITEMS FOR THE JEEPS…LOCATED IN HESPERIA…CASH ONLY”

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1959 FC-150 Fort Myers, FL $4000

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Might be a good price.

“1959 FC 150 Jeep, motor transmission and transfer case overhauled.
New springs $4000.00 OBO’

http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/cto/5578180711.html

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Custom Mower Fayetteville, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1700.

Mark just listed this one.

“Mini Jeep riding lawn mower 19.5 hp, 2 spark plugs, new carb, starter.”

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