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1947 CJ-2A-buggy Pikeville, KY **SOLD**

September 24, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.

Perfect for the next Road Warrior movie.

“have a 47 willys jeep runs and drives great, four wheel drive works. the body has been modified, looks more like a mud buggy. the engine, trans and running gears are all factory. everything is their as factory other than the body. interested in trading or saleing, if you have an offer throw it out there you never know. i like anything that that has a engine and wheels, any kinda parts that u may have (chevy parts mainly) has no tittle is for off road only, you can file for a savagle tittle but it is 47 jeep with the top speed of about 40 mph not really highway material.”

 
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1942 MB/Truck Belfair, WA $3550

September 24, 2012 • CATEGORIES: MB, Unusual • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Still Available

(09/02/2012) They broke the mold after creating this one.  It includes a capstan winch.

“Willy’s jeep 1942. Has original 4 cyl. engine that purrs and doesn’t smoke. I’ve yet to see anther like this one, it is two seat with a pickup box behind. On the front bumper is an engine driven capstan winch, go online to “willy’s capstan winch kit” and you will see that this item alone sells for $3250.00 plus shipping. Also comes with an aluminum bolt on roof with two aluminum doors and an A-frame rig that bolts to the front bumper for pulling stumps and whatever. If you want to have a jeep that nobody else has, respond to this ad. I’ve had many people look at this jeep and they all agree that it appears to be made this way by the factory. You won’t find another like this one. No scams accepted, cash only.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/3290865946.html

 
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Photo of Unusually Tall Hard Top on eBay

September 13, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Old Images, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here’s an odd looking top.  The caption from eBay suggests it is a homemade.  The jeep appears to be a MB/GPW.  The photo is for sale.

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1963 CJ-5 Tacoma, WA $6500

September 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This is an unusual CJ-5 build.

“ground up restoration every thing is new or rebuilt. All original. 360-280-6818”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3245367509.html

 
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1945 MB Miami, FL **SOLD**

September 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: International, MB, Unusual • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was on eBay.

(06/14/2012) Well, this has an unusual history.

“This Jeep Willys Overland MB 1946 was purchased from an Italian Army Surplus Sale during the sixties, subsequently the car was restored for my late Mother by Carrozzeria Pavesi Rolls Royce and Bentley, Milano, Italy. The restoration was focused on making a glamorous car with all original parts, just the roof and side panels are a work of art…. The dashboard was fitted with a wood panel to increase the good look and the original plates where fitted to the glove compartment box door instead of the engine compartment. The car is fitted with a Webasto gas heather for cold climates. The car was stationed in St. Tropez, France for many years and then was sent to the Swiss Alps in St. Moritz where it stayed until I imported it into the US in 2003. It is a great car, all systems works very good, steering, brakes, engine, etc… it would make a great addition to a Summer/Winter Home, it is great on snow, beats any modern car…. The attention to details in this car is fabulous.”

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1958 CJ-6 Ulvade, TX **SOLD**

August 29, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-6, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Was $5000. **SOLD**

This is an unusual CJ-6.

“standard transmission, 4 wheel drive. oil changed in transmission and motor, also has new spark plugs, inside is rhino lined. is classified as a cj6 has clean title and has been licensed before”

 
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1957 CJ-5 Hesperia, CA **SOLD**

August 29, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Unusual • TAGS: , , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  This is back on eBay

(08/15/2012) Here’s an unusual CJ-5.  It appears to have been modified by the same people/person who created these other modified jeeps, an observation I’m basing on the top.  Given the jeep is from Hesperia, there’s a very good change it is the same group.  Note that the jeep was stored for more than three decades.

“Here’s my 1957 jeep, it was stored from around the late 70’s till 2010, still has the original california black plate, runs and drives great!!

paint, interior, and engine change where done around 1960, was owned and customized by a california car customizer in the fresno area

engine is a all stock 1960 283, has the original 4bbl carb, power pack heads, generator with power steering drive, runs perfect, very nicely installed, looks factory

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Custom 1947 CJ-2A Byron, IL In-Person Auction Sept 30th

August 27, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here’s a crazy looking jeep.  The auction is located at 421 Market St. Byron, IL on Sunday Sept 30th.

“Custom 1957 Willys Jeep w/ ’63 Corvette 327 engine”

http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=1535844&kwd=willys&zip=&category=0

 
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1947 CJ-2A Fire Jeep Beaux Bridge, LA **SOLD**

August 25, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was on eBay

(07/09/2012) Needs plenty of work to be restored.

“THIS JEEP WAS SENT FROM THE WILLYS FACTORY TO HOWSE FIRE AND APPARATUS IN INDIANA AND OUTFITTED AS A FIRE TRUCK IN 1947 FOR THE CITY OF ST. MARTINVILLE, LA. I AM THE 2nd OWNER. THE FIRE EQUIPMENT WAS REMOVED BY THE FIRE DISTRICT 1 MONTH PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE. I HAVE ALL OF THE FIRE EQUIPMENT EXCEPT FOR THE 2 TOOL BOXES AND A COUPLE OF THE ALUMINUM TUBING FOR THE LADDER RACK THAT I KNOW OF. THE BODY IS RUST FREE EXCEPT FOR SURFACE RUST. THE ORIGINAL JACK IS STILL IN THE TOOL BOX. THE JEEP IS FULLY OPERATIONAL BUT WILL NEED A NEW BATTERY. BUYER WILL HAVE OPTION TO PURCHASE A LARGE INVENTORY OF NEW OLD STOCK PARTS FOR $1000.00.”

 
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1964 FC-170 Weasel on eBay

August 23, 2012 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Jason is selling his rare Weasel.

“For sale is my vintage fc-170 weasel. This truck runs good and will go anywhere. Ive spent alot of money to make this truck dependable. New parts are starter, gm alt, gauges, steering cyl, exhaust, battery,. It starts and runs great. Tracks are in good shape and someone added chain to them to make them stronger. Motor is a studabaker 6 cyl. lights work. The bottom needs plugs where they were cut as to let it drain. T90 trans. Reserve is low compared to cheap side by side. When this hits mud park you get standing cheers. buy today play tomarrow.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjBmup8RDK0

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Work’N Woody FC-150 Sprint Car Pusher

August 21, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Builds, FC150-FC170-M677, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I ran across this unusually modified FC named Work’N Woody.  According to this website, it’s a modified FC that has been a fixture at race tracks since 1978.  It even has its own website.  You can see a gallery of pictures here.  Pretty cool!  It must be a great place to watch a race.

Here are a couple pictures from the website:

 

 
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Year? M-151A2 6 Wheel Turbo Diesel

August 20, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-151, Unusual • TAGS: , , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The seller claims this is stock, but in my searches I couldn’t find any example of this.  It looks kind of cool though.

“VERY RARE 6 WHEEL DRIVE DERIVATIVE M151A2 KUBOTA TURBO DIESEL. I UNDERSTAND THEY ONLY MADE A HAND FULL OF THESE FOR THE MILITARY BEFORE SOME CONTROVERSY AROSE. THIS IS THE ONLY ONE I HAVE SEEN IN THE FLESH. 357 ORIG. MILES FROM NEW. IT HAD 187 MILES WHEN I BOUGHT IT ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO, AT THAT TIME I DID A COMPLETE SERVICE , OIL,OIL FILTER , FUEL FILTER, SERVICED ALL THREE DIFFS, TRANSFER CASE, AND GEAR BOX, 2 NEW BATTERIES ,AND RADIATOR, AND COMPLETE LUBE.I HAVE ALL OF THE RECEIPTS. STILL HAS 24 VOLT SYSTEM AND EVERYTHING WORKS ( ALL GAUGES AND ALL LIGHTS AND SWITCHES ) I AM SELLING THIS ON A BILL OF SALE BUT I DONT THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH OBTAINING A TITLE IN MOST STATES , IT PASSED STATE INSPECTION HERE EASILY , HAS EVERYTHING AS IN TURN SIGNALS, HORN , SEAT BELTS , MIRRORS , LIGHTS (HIGH AND LOW ) .

THE ONLY THING THAT I CAN TELL NOT STOCK IS THE AIR INTAKE SNORKEL WAS REMOVED ( FOR HIGH WATER CROSSING ) DUE TO IT WAS AN OIL BATH TYPE AND WAS HURTING THE PERFORMANCE. THE ORIG. HIGH WATER EXHAUST PIPE IS STILL INTACT.

I AM INCLUDING A COUPLE OF PHOTOS OF SOME PAINT CHIPPING IN MINOR PLACES THAT SHOW WHAT APPEARS TO BE RUST, IT IS ONLY COSMETIC. THERE WAS AN AREA AROUND THE WINDSHIELD THAT APPEARED BAD SO I PULLED THE GLASS ( AND CRACKED IT ) ONLY TO FIND IT WAS VERY MINOR , LOOKED LIKE IT WASNT PREPPED PROPERLY PRIOR TO ORIG. PAINT BUT NEVER THE LESS IT HAS BEEN RE FINISHED AND A NEW PIECE OF GLASS WAS CUT AND INSTALLED. THE UNDERCARRIAGE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AS WELL AS ALL FLOOR PANS , NEVER ANY RUST WHATSOEVER . THIS JEEP HAS BEEN IN WEST TEXAS ITS WHOLE LIFE.

IT HAS A TOP ( NO BOWS ) WITH DOORS AND QUARTER COVERS THAT SNAP DOWN THE SIDES.

THE KUBOTA IS A 2.O LITRE V2003 TE , TONS OF TORQUE AND WILL LAST FOREVER
THIS HAS A 4 SPD. GEAR BOX , INCLUDING GRANNY GEAR WITH A SHIFT ON THE FLY SYSTEM THAT IS INCREDIBLE

WE WENT TO FAR WEST TEXAS LAST WEEK , PULLED OUT THE BACK SEAT ,( 2 COTTER PINS AND ITS OUT IN ABOUT A MINUTE ) YOU HAVE BASICALLY A TRUCK BED , 20 BAGS OF CORN AND FEED AND YOU COULD NOT EVEN TELL IT WAS THERE. WILL PULL AND HAUL MOST ANYTHING. 2 RECEIVER HITCHES , ONE IN THE FRONT AND ONE IN THE REAR. WE HAVE 5 M1A1 AND A2S AND CJ2S AND MY PLANS HAVE CHANGED . THESE WERE VERY EXPENSIVE AND I DONT HAVE AN EXACT PRICE IN MIND SO BID WITH CONFIDENCE YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED

ANY QUESTIONS CALL 214-675-1665 GARY”

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“Big Red” in the lobby of Warn Industries

August 17, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Features, Museums, Unusual • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Doing some hub research today I ran across images of  “Big Red“, the CJ-2A that lives in the Clackamas, Oregon, facility of Warn Industries.  It’s a beautiful looking jeep that I plan to visit one of these days.

If you haven’t been to the Warn website, stop by the history page and check out the picture of the two odd jeeps taken early in Warn’s history when the shop was located in Seattle.  I contacted Warn about the photos, but they couldn’t provide any additional information about the jeeps.  I’ve never seen the body and frame modifications like those any where else.  It looks like it turned CJ-2As into a truck.

Big Red:

Here’s a shot from the 208 Sema Show from Truckin

 
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1946 CJ-2A ‘T-bucket’ Marysville, OH **SOLD**

August 14, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Jeep Rods, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $5000

“46 willy jeep 4 wheel drive, 350 chevy motor, 350 tran, new wheels and tires. 250. miles on build.”

 
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1942 MB JeepRod Inland Empire, CA **SOLD**

August 9, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Jeep Rods, MB, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

There is still a little work to be done on this project.

“1942 willys mb jeep ratrod.
runs good, unique has chevy small block, turbo 350, ford 9″ rearend, 1952 chevy drop axle front
bagged all around. lost interest in it, looking for something new.
the jeep is 98% done and drive able. it needs a new air compressor, valves for bags, and trans cooler, and a set of seats.
there is no registration on this jeep yet, i have pinkslip but haven’t done anything with it.
air system works but everything works slow. this jeep is fast, but cramped inside.
2500 obo open to trades or offers. thanks mike.”

 
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Unique Farm Jalopy Truck

August 8, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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HOG forwarded me an email with the following pics.  This is a work of art . . . well farm art anyway.  If anyone knows the origins of this, please let me know so I can properly attribute it.

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1951 Truck Corvallis, MT **SOLD**

August 8, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Unusual, Willys Trucks This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000

This has been modified.  If you look in the 2nd picture you can see this truck in the background.  It might still be available for sale, too.

“1951 Willy’s Club Cab Pick-Up – Custom Built. All new glass; new door & window seals; bucket seats. Mounted on Chevy truck frame. 350 V8 automatic. Power steering & brakes. Tintable bedliner paint job. 12,000# Badland Winch. Great driving truck for an every day driver! $6,000 OBO.”

 
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6×6 m151? Indian River, AK **SOLD**

August 7, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-151, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Was $3495. **SOLD**

Matt spotted this one.  No description.

“Jeep 6×6 runs good”

 
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1968 Riot Control Photo from Chicago, Illinois

August 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, M-151, Old Images, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here’s a M-151 modified for riot control.  I haven’t seen this mod used too often (fortunately).

“This photo originates from the archives of the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Daily News, Detroit News, Sport Magazine & Many others. Most photos have never been seen by the public. These photos are not reproductions or reprints.”

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Year? CJ-5 w/ Post Hole Front Royal, VA **SOLD**

August 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Features, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

Thanks Sonny for this great find. It is a screaming deal that shouldn’t last long.  That’s a really rare setup.

“This is the coolest little Jeep post hole digger.
Needs a started
tires need to be filled.”

 
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1958 CJ-5 Trencher Barnhart, MO $6500

August 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Unusual • TAGS: , , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This runs and drives with an operating trencher and sports duallies.

“1958 CJ 5 Willys Jeep with a trencher attachment that was factory made for jeeps back before the industry started making trenchers for smaller jobs.

Back then it was either a shovel and pick or large diggers. This trencher fit the bill for the smaller jobs.

This unit is in complete working order and runs great. The odometer reads 4400 miles and I believe it.

The Huricane-4 motor runs smooth and does not smoke.

Also has duals on the back that are made for jeep and never seen one of these with a cab.

Price is OBO at $6500.00 Please only serouis inquirers. 314-952-two nine 61”

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3180235879.html

 
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1946 Oliver Dozer (with Willys Engine) Toutle, WA **SOLD**

August 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Industrial-Welder-Generator, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Was $2000. **SOLD**

(07/09/2012) You can add an Oliver Dozer to the list of utility vehicles built using a Willys Engine.

“I HAVE A 1946 OLIVER CAT WITH A GAS WILLYS JEEP ENGINE THAT WEIGHS 4 TON.
RUNS GREAT BUT HAS NOT BEEN RUN FOR AWHILE.
$2500 OR BEST OFFER.”

 
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M-38A1/M-151 Frankenjeep Corvallis, MT **SOLD**

August 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-151, M-38A1, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500

Robin spotted this unusual Franken Jeep.

“1952 M151-Style Army Jeep (tags say M38A1). 4-wheel independent suspension. Body rough. Extra motor & transmission. Bill of Sale & Inspection Certificate ONLY. $1,500.00 OBO.”

 
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1952 M-38A1 Anchorage, AK **SOLD**

July 21, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Was $700.  **SOLD**

My initial reaction to this was, “what is wrong with you people in Alaska?”.  But then, I thought better of it, realizing there are just as many crazy contraptions in every latitude.  Then, thinking about it even more, I thought that bringing the exhaust over the hood might just be an impractical, funky, slightly nutty, but necessary warming solution??  Any, even better, you just never know when carrying an extra body might be useful.

“1952 Military Jeep M38A1 Originally a Fort Rich Jeep. Need Restoration but its all there. Have a spare chassis and two spare bodies 700 obo”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Sandusky, OH $1200

July 16, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Runs and drives.

“Asking $1200 O.B.O.
JEEP WILLYS 4×4
This 1946 WILLYS runs and lot drives(has no brakes, so cannot be driven over the road).
Has the original 4 cylinder motor.
The body has been cut on over the years, and mods made.
All original from the dashboard forward.
The frame is rotted at the left rear spring pearch.
The passenger side of the windshield is broken.
Four wheel drive does work.
Other than what’s listed above, I believe everything else is in working order.

HAS A CLEAN AND CLEAR OHIO TITLE!

This Jeep has been used at camp up until this spring when it made the trip home, and has always run good and rides well enough to do normal camp activities. Will not part out at all! If you need something off of it you have to take the whole thing. For questions or an offer text Todd @ 419-656-2597. Also, this is for pickup only. Unless compensated for fuel in a reasonable distance there will be no shipping of the vehicle. I will not work with any shipper, and payment must be made in cash on pickup. Thanks for looking, if need more pics just ask.”

http://sandusky.craigslist.org/cto/3141329333.html