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1950 Top Sales Platter Tulsa-Willys on eBay

July 15, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Advertising & Brochures, Features, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Here’s a very unusual Willys piece.

“WELCOME TO OUR SHORT 5 DAY AUCTION FOR THIS VERY COOL AND SUPER RARE VINTAGE ONE OF A KIND WILLYS JEEP OF TULSA OKLAHOMA OUTSTANDING SALES AWARD LARGE SILVER (PLATE?) TRAY FROM 1950. IT MEASURES 16.25” IN DIAMETER, HAS A GREAT GRAPHIC OF A WILLY’S JEEP TRUCK AND IS MARKED “AWARDED TO TULSA-WILLYS, INC. IN APPRECIATION OF OUTSTANDING SALES PERFORMANCE WILLYS 1950 COMMERCIAL CAR CAMPAIGN W.S. VENN GENERAL SALES MANAGER”. THE DESIGNS ON THE FACE AND EDGES OF THE TRAY ARE VERY ART NOUVEAU AND ORNATE. ITS PHYSICAL CONDITION IS EXCELLENT ASIDE FROM NEEDING A GOOD SHINE, WHICH I WILL LEAVE TO THE NEW OWNER.”

View all the information and pics on eBay

 
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1949 Truck Burton, MI $350

July 15, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Last Ride, Unusual, Willys Trucks This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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What’s not to love about this crazy contraption.  It even comes with a safely rope on the passenger side and a 2×4 that stabilizes the radiator.

“1949 willys 4×4 chassis, 235 chevy 6 cylinder,new battery, runs and yard drives, no brakes would be good for a rat rod or mud bogger project call 810-210-5971 between 9am-8pm”

http://flint.craigslist.org/cto/3141058122.html

 
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PIctures from the Great Willys Picnic 2012

July 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Event, Features, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Mark from sellajeep.com took a variety of pictures and a couple great videos from last month’s Great Willys Picnic.  If you’ve never seen a working saw driven by a PTO, then check out his page:

http://sellajeep.com/ShowsEvents/gwp2012/gwp2012.html

Here’s a line up of some of the jeeps:

This truck has an neat paint job:

This is a picture of the pto driven saw:

This is a rare CJ-5 factory compressor:

 
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1947 CJ-2A Key West, FL **SOLD**

July 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $24,599.

Smokestacks and snorkels:  Not a combo you see everyday . . .

“1947 Willys CJ2A for sale. Fully restored by the owner. This jeep is one of the best looking Willys and turns heads down every street. The restoration was a 4 year project. I will list as many things as I can think of done to the vehicle but please talk to me for further and more in depth explanations.

Engine swap: swapped in a rebuilt 1964 Buick V6 from a skylark. Do not have exact milage but I would say under 8,000. Rebuild 2 barrel rochester.
New points, condenser
New aluminum radiator with flex-a-light fan with thermostat.
Origonal drive train with new warn locking hubs
3 inch black diamond suspension lift, 1.5 lift with extended shackles.
Converted front drum brakes to disks. A very nice thing to have.
33×14.5 Mad Dog Mud tires.
8,000 lb Mile Marker winch with remote
Custom Roll cage with 4 speakers built in; 2x 10″ subwoofers mounted behind each seat. CD player with ipod ready input. External Amp
Body and frame were both painted with por90 (rust inhibiter), and olive drab topcoat.
New brake master cylinder; all new brake lines and hoses
New body mounts
3 ammo cans
bed liner on inside of body
5 point harnesses
New polyurathane gas tank
All new Autometer guages; water temp, oil pressure, tach, fuel and speed. Do not have speedo cable.
New painless wiring 12V wiring harness
Dual fully functioning snorkles
Dual smoke stacks with flappers. Stacks have glass packs in them.”

 
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Possible M-170 Top?? Rapid City, SD **SOLD**

June 30, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, M-170, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $200

(06/18/2012) Well, the price is right.  Now, what does it fit?

“6′ wide by 11′ long has all hardware intact zippers, fasteners, etc
2 windows, one has small crack in plastic, one of the zippers may need a little adjustment, and the color is a bit faded on the red
probably fits a Willys”

 
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6×6 Jeeps in the Jolly Jeepers Jeep Club

June 26, 2012 • CATEGORIES: DJ-5 & DJ-6, Other 4x4s, Unusual • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I was looking up some PTO parts when I landed on the Jolly Jeepers website.  According to their website, the Jolly Jeepers is Oregon State’s oldest jeep club, having been founded in 1962. Two of the jeeps owned by members are custom 6x6s.  You can see more 6x6s here.

Coincidently, just before publishing this post, Blaine happened to send me pictures he took of one of these 6x6s at the Orphan Car Show hosted by the Studebaker Drivers Club in Oregon City, Oregon, this past Sunday.  I’ve seen “Gator” listed both as a DJ-6 and a CJ-6, so I’m not entirely sure what the base platform was.

Here’s an early shot of the Gator:

And here are Blaine’s photos

This one is built from a CJ-8 or Scrambler:

 
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Homemade Truck Jalopy Cincinnati, OH **SOLD**

June 26, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.

This just cracked me up.  This may or may not have willys parts.

“This is a homemade truck with a early Willys 30s front axel and willy Flat head 4 cyl motor that runs great..Was told it was use in a saw mill down south.. This thing has 2 transmissions a 3 speed backed to a 4 speed something very mind boggeling…The truck will drive and stop.. Use for fun or take to shows as it gets alot of attention..
Does not have a title and can possibly delivery…… PS will need a battery”

 
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Full-Size Tamiya Wild Willys

June 22, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Builds, Features, International, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Matt spotted this gem.  Not satisfied with the toy-sized, remote control version of the Tamiya Wild Willys Jeep, the people over at The Bug Box, a German company, decided to build a life size version.  They documented the process.  Very cool.

See all the images here:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.307694835915312.80520.187259324625531&type=3

Here are a few selected pics:

 

 
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Mud Flattie Sarasota, Fl $900

June 19, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I just not sure what the vision was here . . .

“i have a 1985 bronco frame, and a 1949 willys jeep, its a custom mud truck, it has a 302 motor and 4 barrel carb. custom lift and 36x 15.5x 15 mud tires. it has two bucket seats, it has a few other things needs a little work, its a good project, asking 900 obo. need to get rid of it, moving soon must go. if you have any questions call or text chad at 941-526-3233”

http://sarasota.craigslist.org/for/3088219116.html

 
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Brass Model Jeep on Flickr

June 11, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Models, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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David spotted this model on Flickr.  I don’t much other than it is being well built by someone named Alex.

You can see all the pics here

 
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“Armored Military Jeep” Patterson, NY No Price

June 11, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Features, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This one is priceless.  Based on the back, I’d say this was a CJ of some vintage and not a M-38.

“5/16″ armored jeep. Complete. Body is not rotted. Needs new undercarriage. M38? Awesome piece of history. 845-204-1475”

http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/3069823371.html

 
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1954 Truck with Hobart Welder Joliet, IL **SOLD**

June 11, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Industrial-Welder-Generator, trailer, Unusual, Willys Trucks • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Was on eBay

(05/30/2012) This is a cool, well restored combo.

“HERE IS A SUPER NICE TOTALLY RESTORED 1954 JEEP 4X4 THIS JEEP IS A SHOW PIECE THAT COMES WITH A PERIOD CORRECT TOTALLY RESTORED HOBART GAS WELDER. LOOK AT THE PICS CLOSE, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ANY OTHER PICS LET ME KNOW. THE BUY IT NOW IS BELOW MARKET VALUE  FOR THE JEEP. THE WELDER IS A SUPER RARE ITEM. THE JEEP RUNS GREAT, 4 WHEEL DRIVE WORKS PERFECT IN 4 HI AS WELL AS 4 LO.  JEEP CAME ORIGINALLY WITH RARE PTO. THE UNIT IS STILL WITH THE TRUCK. ALL THE GAUGES WORK,  WATER TEMP. OIL PRESSURE, AMP GAUGE. ALL BRAND NEW TIRES ON JEEP AS WELL AS WELDER.   THE WELDER IS A FACTORY GAS ENGINE WITH A JEEP WILLYS 4 CYL. ENGINE. IT RUNS GREAT AS WELL.  IT IS SUPER DETAILED AS YOU CAN SEE. PRIOR TO THE TOTAL RESTORATION OF IT THE WELDER PERFORMED FINE. I HAVE NOT TRIED TO WELD WITH IT SO THAT PART I AM NOT POSITIVE ABOUT. I  HAVE A FACTORY MANUAL THAT COMES WITH IT. I HAVE A GOOD DEPENDABLE GUY THAT TRANSPORTS FOR A VERY REASONABLE FEE,  IF THE WINNING BIDDER CONTACTS ME I WILL GIVE YOU HIS INFO. AND HE WILL GIVE YOU A PRICE ON GETTING THESE TO GEMS TO YOU ! THANKS FOR LOOKING, I DONT THINK YOU WASTED YOUR TIME !!! I AM NOT SURE ABOUT THE MILES”

 
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Fiberglass Body Lake Peekskill, NY $800

June 10, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This looks like a late 80s Bobcat racing body with that extra wide rim around the back.  However, I don’t think any Bobcat bodies came with stock looking steps.  This one is unusual.

“I have a white jeep cj-2a fiberglass tub with the fenders. The brake lights are in and may work. as well as the heater. Body has some minor damage from moving around. As you know, fiberglass is very easy to repair. I’m asking $800.00 obo. . I’m selling to pay for an engine for my xr650l. The only things I’m willing to trade for is another xr650l engine, bike, or a rebuild trade. send me an email or call during the day at nine one four,three one eight,one eight two seven. This thing isn’t perfect, but will dress up that rusted out jeep of yours. And make it lighter.I can email you some pics. I can also deliver it to you within reason.( just help with gas)”

http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/3068122211.html

 
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Shortened Wagons in Brazil

June 6, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, International, Unusual, Willys Wagons • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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After seeing this ad about the shortened wagon, a reader named Or forwarded me the following links that show these shortened wagons aren’t as rare as we thought.  Thanks for finding these!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykAQ967gxmU&feature=relmfu

From this link comes this picture:

Here’s this one with a slightly different front end from this link:

Or, if you like red:

Here are a few more links, too:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cPd-DXN-roo/T8ura4LrSZI/AAAAAAAAAqI/4votwocxN5w/s400/1165413236.jpg
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-og9QbesAeMo/T8urkmL35LI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/NOx-nRG0Xes/s400/1175596299.jpg
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yL5EOaxZ8ZY/T8urvLQ4slI/AAAAAAAAAqY/8ON9BYVKc8c/s400/1196241655.jpg

 
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June 16th Estate Auction in Arlington, Oh … CJ-2As & CJ-3As and More

May 31, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Auctions, CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Features, Unusual, Willys Wagons This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Rob forwarded me the jeep below.  It’s an odd melding of a CJ-2A and a Wagon.  I’d love to get a closer look to see how various problems were solved.

This jeep is one of several jeeps in different conditions being auctioned, though nothing is in amazing condition.  Tools and other vehicles will also be auctioned, including a deuce and a half that looks to me (not being an expert) in very good condition.

The auction takes place on June 16th, 2012, at a place tbd.  You can learn more about the auction by Fenbert Auction Services and see the other vehicles at here.

Here’s the oddball CJ-2A/Panel Wagon hybrid:

A few other jeeps at the auction.  A couple CJ-2As:

A couple CJ-3As:

Other Stuff:

 

 
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1962 FC-140 (?) Livermore, Ca eBay

May 27, 2012 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Features, Jeep Rods, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Vince spotted this one.  I’m not sure why this is called a FC-140, but it sure has seen some mods!

“1962 Jeep FC 140  351 Ford Cleveland engine, Automatic trans, Independent rear suspension with disc brakes. New Holley carb. HEI ignition. Front air bags, rear coil overs. Fuel cell, Hydraulic bed and touno cover. Unbelievable amount of power. This cars draws alot of attention. Alarm system. digital gauges, tach. Very rare Jeep. Electic Sun Roof. Power windows. any questions please call Perry at 925-455-6666 must sell while i still have a drivers license. Milage is unknown. I reserve the right to pull car out of auction at any time because car is advertised locally.”

View all the pics and info on eBay

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Wagon Body on Short Wheel Base Grand Rapids, MI **SOLD**

May 27, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Unusual, Willys Wagons • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $950.  Better pics posted.  

(03/25/2012) What happens when you put a wagon body on a 1/4 ton chassis?  Well, this appears to be one example.

“I am not sure on exact year or if there is even an exact year. It is titled as a 2004 assembled and needs to be inspected before going on the road. This thing is a bit ugly. It is basiccilly a shortened Willys Wagon. The motor is a Chevy 6 cylinder so it should be an easy candidate for a SBC swap. Right now it does run and drive pretty good for the age but will need some brake work. It is not something that you are goinmg to buy and drive home from here. I bought it thinking I should have one more project jeep but there is no way that I am going to do anything with it. I did not build it so I do not know a whole lot about it. It does have the OEM Willys running gear. Tires hold air pretty good but they are rough. Buy it now and have a different ride for the holiday weekend at Silver Lake. The body work is rough and the side panles were welded on but never ground down or filled in so it definitely looks rough.”

 

 
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VEEP Winnipeg, Canada **SOLD**

May 20, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Unusual, VEEP (VW Jeep), Scamp, Others • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: This sold.  Was on eBay.

VEEPs are pretty rare.  This looks unusual even for a VEEP.  I’ve never seen a hood decorated quite that way.

 
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Modified Flatfender Palmyra, IN **SOLD**

May 14, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Features, Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This probably seemed like a good idea at the time ….

” For auction is my 1946 Willys CJ2A “modified”. This vehicle sits upon a cut down 1973 K-5 Chevrolet chassis. It has a cast iron 4 speed manual transmission and cast iron gear driven transfer case! Rear differential is 12 bolt limited slip and front is 10 bolt with manual lock outs. Disc brakes up front and drums in the rear. There is currently no engine!! It was last fitted with a 250 cid GM inline six. Just about anything with a Chevrolet bolt pattern can be made to fit! The top was custom fabricated and appears to be aluminum. The body has, what I would consider, a lot of rust, but is all there and still has many usable parts. Everything about the driveline worked fine when the engine was pulled in 2009. It has been sitting ever since (except to be towed).”

 
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Rare FC Van Sold on eBay-Switzerland

May 8, 2012 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677, Features, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Craig shared this rare FC that was sold on eBay-Switzerland in March.

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1949 Custom 2WD Flattie Duncan, BC, Canada $7000 or $8500

May 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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There are two different ads with very different prices.

“1949 Willys 1/4 ton 2WD Ford 289 ( Mid Island Machine Built ($7700) with all the goodies dynoed at 300 hp choice of dual 4’s single4 or a 2 brl manifolds, 2hrs running time, C-4 trans w 10″ converter, Ford 9″ rear end 4:11 gears and a spare set of 500’s this toy is Fast and Fun… If you are rebuilding a ford mucsle car or a pick up then use this power train for that project . Will sell power train for $7000 YOU COULDN’T BUILD THIS JEEP FOR DOUBLE THE PRICE AND THE POWER TRAIN WOULD COST YOU 10K FINISHING MY OTHER PROJECT SO THIS HAS TO GO”

http://ftmcmurray.en.craigslist.ca/pts/2991579683.html $7000

http://ftmcmurray.en.craigslist.ca/cto/2991579022.html $8500

 
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Nicely Shaped Aluminum Body for Willys Sedan

April 30, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Unusual • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This has nothing to do with jeeps, but Steve forwarded it thinking I might like it.  I did.  I figured some of you would too.

According to the attached text of the email, “Check this out… a hand-formed all-aluminum Willys Coupe! It’s amazing what some people can do with an English rolling wheel, sheet metal brake and a lot of skill and knowledge. No, he is not going to paint it.  I love the polished flames!  It’s got the right stuff under the hood, too! The hood scoop has yet to be installed in the photo below (Look closely). This is Walt Austin’s aluminum Willys coupe at Jim Hume’s shop, south of Bellingham , Washington.”

 
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Custom 6-wheeled Jeep in India

April 26, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, International, Mahindra, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This looks like a well done rig.  The Mahindra MM540 was phased out in 2000.  You can read about Julian and his jeep in the Hindu Times.

 

 
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1960 DJ-3A Butler, PA **SOLD**

April 26, 2012 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A, Unusual • TAGS: , , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.

This was for sale in Oregon for a while.  Much more info here.

“1960 DJ3A Chevy V6 Automatic. Showcar condition.”

 
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1956 Buggy Sacramento, Ca $3000

April 24, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Between the ARB, the overdrive, and everything else, there might be a pretty good 4×4 here.

“56 jeep willys with a custum cab.
Buick v6
aftermarket headers to cherry bomb mufflers
elecctric fan
electric fuel pump with regulator
new starter
new water pump
new power steering pump
400 tranny with hurst shifter
warn transfercase with over drive
power brakes
disc brakes front, drum rear
ARB front diff
Detroit rear dana 44
rear locking hubs for and drop hitch in front for towing no trailer needed
air compressor which also supplies ARB

no windshield
no brake lights
current registration for street use but needs lights and windshield to be street legal ( I have a windshield for it, just never installed it.)

$3000 obo, trade , or cash and trade

(916) 8704113”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2976959023.html