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Out of the UK come these unusual metal jeep scultpures. I wish there were better pictures.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700
(01/13/2010) “ac dc generator I have not use the generator but the welder works great.
it is powered by a gas powered by a willys hurricane F 134 engine
it’s a great machine I just don’t use it very much anymore
I would trade for a truck cab , fenders with title for a project
all trades will be considered
Please call or text anytime
a response by email will be delayed response as I do not check it often
if you call and do not get an answer please leave ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
Here’s an odd one. Was this a CJ-6?
“1962 Jeep Willys with clear title, runs good, may need starter, will need break work, has dump box needs hyd. comes with an extra set of tires, 4×4 works good.
would make a great mud truck, wood hauler, mule or 4×4 golf cart project.
$850.00 O.B.O will trade for chevy truck or good mpg car.”
This has some unusual mods. I’m not sure what the ‘stripes’ on the side are. Nor am I sure what is on the hood.
“1962 Willys Jeep, flat head four cylinder. Some spare engine and body parts. Very few miles put on it since I’ve owned it. Must see to appreciate. Body and under carraige in great shape. Call for more specific details. Asking $5,000 or best offer. Realistic offers only please, they don’t make these anymore. Call anytime 731-925-6370 ask for Reggie.”
http://tricities.craigslist.org/cto/2754882190.html
UPDATE: Glenn spotted this unusual competitor to the DJ-3A Surrey. The seller calls it a Jolly, though the magazine picture below suggests it is actually the Renault (thanks DC). The one shown below has been in the Newport Beach area for years and was once owned by the founder of Armor All. It is up for auction on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180772628708
Included in the Auction is a picture of a Mechanix article that discusses the DJ-3A Surrey, the Jolly and a Renault Beach Wagon. I tried to find the original article, but couldn’t. However, I did the other Modern Mechanix articles about jeeps listed in the posts below this one. Great stuff!
Here is a strangely modified truck pointed out by James.
“This is a 1947 2wd willys truck that is a flatbed. The eng runs great and it drives good too. The truck has been customized to a rag top and behind the windshield to the back of the cab is all well made. This is something you must see to get a true picture. It has the 6cyl with the 3speed on the floor trans and all original axles,shafts and frame. I was told dodge made these for the military for a short time but don’t know a lot about it. The miles are low and there is no smoke or bad noises in the drive line. One windshield is cracked but the dash is in good condition and the steering is tight. There is functional exaust stacks on it as well. I have seats for it and a console but they are not in it as of yet. I just put a 54.00 electric fuel pump on it. It still needs the wood doors replaced but I have one for a pattern and the floors were just replaced and painted. The bed is in great shape. Feel free to ask any questions and I will answer them all.”
http://up.craigslist.org/cto/2723678732.html
Alex forwarded this amazing wooden jeep replica from France.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6495.
For $6,495 I could buy a very nice real jeep, though I’d get in trouble for driving it on a golf course.
“LSV Carts has hundreds of Custom Golf Carts in stock please check out our other listings. If you don’t see what you’re looking for please email us at electriccartwarehouse@yahoo.com or Call (714) 595-9662 and we will gladly list it on eBay for you. fast 23mph 2009 4 PASSENGER 48V ELECTRIC GOLF CART 48V w/ LIGHTS WILLYS ARMY JEEP BODY STYLE.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600
This is a bubba special.
“42? WILLYS MB? WITH ¼ TON TRAILER BED, FLAT HEAD MOTOR, RAN WHEN PARKED LAST YEAR, NO TITLE,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“ A very unique Willys Jeep FC-170.
Bought new in Oregon by a rancher – story told he bought it new and then had the engine swapped out to a Hercules 6 cylinder because it had many more H.P. Then he had a professional welder fabricator build a hauling container on the back for hauling two horses, two cows, or maybe just one Rhino.
It has not been running for about 9 years. It has been kept in a heated storage unit for last 7 years. One cab corner needs to be replaced but they do make reproduction replacements. Right side glass needs to be replaced also.
There is a Winch under the truck and rollers under each bumper so you can winch from the front or the rear. There are doors on both sides of the hauling box for putting hay in there for the animals. It has a snorkel air cleaner, snorkel oil breather, and a snorkel gas fill. The welds are very high quality – you can’t even see any grinding marks.This truck can cross rivers!
The tailgate is operated through a pulley system with a really cool antique crank. And it really works. Check out the pictures! The seats were recovered early on, so the original upholstery is still on the seats. I will add other oddities as I think of them.””
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
This runs and drives. This comes with a little known and rare Willys Overland Factory Installed Sun Bathing Platform.
“1947 Willys CJ-2 Jeep, Has all origional motor and running gear, it has been converted to 12 volt electrical system, This would be a great vehicle to restore to origional condition. Motor and drive train are in good condition. The body is fair, but very restorable. This Jeep starts and runs good. Has good tires. If interested, Please call before coming out to look. The Jeep is located in Skull Valley Az.”
Hog spotted this one. While not a real VEEP, this custom VW Jeep is unusual.
“1979 Jeep Tub, With 1970 V W Beetle front end, Frame is 2×3 channel H-frame jig welded to rear by section, 20 gal. fuel tank under hood
Engine is a 1972, 1600 DUAL PORT Beetle with the big bore kit, 1 size under the largest kit, Oil cooler, Spin on oil filter
4 speed stock trans.
Hurst shifter,
Wiring from dune buggy,
Has V W Title,
Extra Parts
(931-962-0073) Phone cell #( 931-636-5239 )”
http://winchester.craigslist.org/cto/2649293024.html
UPDATE: Bob from Ohio bought this. I can’t wait to hear more about it. Was listed at $1000.
Bob forwarded this to me via the CJ-2A Page. It’s an odd duck. I am thinking it it is a shortened Jeepster on a CJ frame.
“46 Ford Jeepster a one of a kid. Needs a lot of work but has a lot of potential. I bought the car 16 years ago and haven’t had the time or money to get it restored. It has some transmission problems and other minor problems, dead battery, etc. Has new tires. I need to sell it as soon as possible and the price is negotiable..”
Robin emailed me the other day asking how rare Willys trucks with tow packages are. Before answering her question, I did some searches to make sure my answer, which was yes, was correct. That’s when I came across these two pictures. One is a beautiful Willys Tow Truck and the other is entirely odd ball.
This is a picture that is being auctioned on eBay:
This image was taken by Randy Brown on February of 2010:
UPDATE: This hasn’t been listed in two years. Price dropped to $100. Glenn notes the body is a DJ.
(06/25/2009) Now that’s a home-made cage ….
“‘1947 Willys – Old Rusty Jeep
Was in barn fire.
Straight body, but rusty.
No motor or transmission.
Axels and 4×4 may be good.
Bring $ 100 CASH and I’ll put this thing on your trailer!
Contact – Randy @ 210-857-3583”
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/2703056514.html
On Saturday Buz stopped by the Good Guys Hot Rod show at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. He saw some cool vehicles and took some pictures of them for us. Thanks Buz!
Buz reports that the makers of these bags are waiting for approval from Jeep to produce this tool bag. He says everyone there wanted to buy this one prototype.
A few days ago in Omaha Ann took me to a favorite local chain called PepperJax. Somebody decided to turn the concept of a buritto shop — where the customer moves down from station to station as someone builds their burrito — into a philly steak shop. So, you can get steak over rice, in a sandwich, in a salad, and more. It was quite good, with the bun made fresh minutes before my sandwich was built and piled high with steak.
After devouring my sandwich, I was admiring some of the old pictures hanging on the wall when I spotted this interesting photo. I tried to find more information about it, but the story escaped my searches. A caption underneath the picture states the image was of an Auto Camp taken September 23, 1920 at Elmwood Park in Omaha, Nebraska,. On the car, which appears to sport all metal spoke wheels (or maybe part wood), were the following phrases:
1. ONLY A FORD
2. 25,000 Miles in 1 YR
3. OVER – 11,000 M in 3 months
4. over 5,000 towns and cities
5. ______ OR BUST (I couldn’t make out the first word).
The car is pretty strange. There must be a good story here. Below is the whole picture followed by a closeup of the car.
This classic 80’s build makes me drool, even with the exterior cooling fan. It even comes equipped with a hot water shower, multiple batteries and a welder. I’m digging the creativity.
“This is a 1950 Willys Cj3a custom built Jeep. It was built in the late 80’s by myself and my father, garaged its whole life and well maintained. This jeep is a very capable off roader in the right hands. its been through the Rubicon more times than you can count with the proof on the windshield frame “jamboree stickers”. also been through hammers, moab, fordyce…. and the list gos on and on.
It has a 302 V8 with a c4 automatic transmission and a t18 transfer case with a warn overdrive unit. Rear axle is an offset dana 44 with full floating axles and lock out hubs, and an open knuckle dana 30 up front with disk brakes. ARB’s front and rear 5:38 gear ratio front and rear.New bfg mud terrain 33″ tall tires. Equipped with a welder, hot water shower, air compressor, air horn, P/A system, CB radio, Ramsey 8000 lb winch, rancho air shocks, two fuel tanks, dual optima red top batteries, cadillac telescoping and tilting steering collumn, new 2.5″ magnaflow exhaust. Also a bikini top and full top for winter driving and a factory heater. Defrosters!. TONS of spare parts!! runs and drives great. Paint could be redone has a few rust bubbles and peeling around filler neck,paint isn’t perfect but in overall good condition. probably forgot some stuff. email for questions”
From the “I would never have though of doing that department” comes this unique build.
“Custom 1 Ton Truck, 1953 Willys cab stretched 2 foot, with Peterbilt hood, sitting on a 1 ton dodge frame 12 valve cummings diesel, automatic transmission, it haS 142,000 miles on a complete drive train. has tilt/cruise control, a/c and heat work, runs and drive excellent. comes with a 27 foot flatbed trailer, has 2 7500 pound axles, tires on the whole rig are in excellent condition.
You can contact Frank at 254-855-4677”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
How can you not just love this poor thing? Plowing sure would be cold!
“I believe this Willys jeep is a 1948. Not roadworthy. I have owned it for 33 years and used it to haul wood on my property and plow my driveway. Starts and runs. Plow is mounted and works. Not a 4 way plow. 6 volt system. Good vehicle for plowing your driveway. Needs a seat..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
“For Sale 1949 Red Willys Jeepster (Novelty) Fire Truck Excellent Condition, Runs Good, Siren and Horn great for attention, parades, etc. Garaged. Asking $5,000 or Best Offer. My father who died several years ago drove it in many parades, full of kids of all ages. Lots of fun and has been well taken care of, but time to sell as we are losing the storage building it has been stored in ”
They had me at flathead with a turbo. We need some pics and specs regarding this unusual mod.
“1945 willys jeep. Has flat head 4 cylinder with a turbo. Runs good. Been sitting for 20 years. frame is in good shape. surface rust. Jeep was used to mud bog. has a roll cage no windsheild. Body is pretty rusty. call only i do not respond to emails. 860-392-9662”
http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/2643720221.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
It runs! The wood paneling is … different.
“1948 Willys Jeep for sale. Runs and drives good, but it does need some work. Comes with 4 new leaf springs and spare windsheild that does not have a wiper. Sold with bill of sale only, no title. $1200.00 OBO.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
(03/24/2011) It might not take all that much to get this body back to stock. The engine looks nice. The battery location is unusual and not really the best idea.
“Chevy 350 engine with 350 turbo transmission. Recently serviced, new plugs, new fuel cell, new fuel filter, new starter.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $27,500.
The seller claims this is the only one of these, but I’ve seen 3 or 4 of them. Nonetheless, it is custom.
“1946 CJ2A Roadster pick-up Street Rod ,Rat Rod ,Hot Rod, Fresh Build BEST of everything!! SbC, B&M th350. 9″ rear three weeks old, go’s great strait & fast One of a kind willys Never made one $27,500.00 B/O”
