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1953 US Navy Smalley Port-O-Spot on ProxiBid

• CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, Unusual • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Andy shared this rarely seen US Navy Smalley Port-O-Spot. It’s another odd utility vehicle partly built with Willys-Overland parts. Only a couple hours left in the bidding; the high bid is currently $3100.

https://www.proxibid.com/Very-rare-very-early-rail-car-mover-track-mobile-1953-U-S-NAVY-Smalley-Port-O-Spot/lotInformation/68513627

“Made by Oxnard Heavy Maintenance & Mfg Co. Oxnard California. It has a Willys drivetrain, and it does run and drive.”

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1953 CJ-3B Dually/Auger Phoenix, AZ $4000

• CATEGORIES: Unusual • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Price dropped to $4000.

(01/03/2022) This is a big, unusual project. I might have posted this when it was first listed, but I can’t locate it at the moment.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/612314290077474

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“This Jeep was sitting for many years. It was an auger during its working life. I got it from a guy who installed fences along property lines in Apache County in Arizona’s White Mountains, intending to get it running but it became a project that went to the back burner.

I took the head off to see why the engine did not turn completely over and discovered that one of the valves is stuck. The cylinders are smooth and free of any scoring and the pistons move freely up until the point where the valve sticks. The Jeep was down due to a broken gear in the auger’s drive mechanism not because there was a problem with the engine or transmission. The original F head engine had been swapped out with a CJ2A L head engine.

I bought a bunch of parts for it. I have a replacement starter, distributor, carburetor, rear drivers side brake drum(already installed), master cylinder, brake lines, wheel cylinders and rebuild kits, shift knobs and rubber boots, etc. I even bought a new 6 volt battery for it but never installed and now due to sitting, it fails to hold a charge. It may be salvageable by opening the case and desulfering it. They are all included. All the parts for the auger are there including the broken pinion gear that needs to have the broken teeth built up or a new gear made up.I am selling it as is as I do not have the time to continue it.
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Year? Custom Flattie Norwalk, CA $15,000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, CJ-3A, Unusual • TAGS: , , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Still Available.

The headlight bezels might hit at this being a CJ-V35U, but it also is a pretty big mish-mash of parts. There must be a good story behind this creation. Unfortunately, there is no description provided.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1247561359054193

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Willys Truck Body on Ram Chassis Spokane, WA $20k

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

Here’s an odd ball!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1780578822136703

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“12 VALVE CUMMINS (1995 RAM CHASSIS) WITH A WILLYS BODY RAMP TRUCK. ( TITLED AS ’55 WILLYS) ONLY THE BODY SHELL IS WILLYS, EVERYTHING ELSE IS DODGE RAM. MOTOR HAS BEEN HOPPED UP BY NORTHWEST CUSTOMS. TRANNY WAS REBUILT HEAVY DUTY 3500 MILES AGO. BRAND NEW WHEELS AND TIRES, WITH 2 FULL SIZE SPARES. BRAND NEW WARN WINCH FOR RAMPS, AIR SYSTEM ON BOARD FOR AIR BAGS AS WELL AS TANK FOR ANYTHING ELSE. GREAT STEREO SYSTEM WITH 10″ SUBWOOFER,BLUETOOTH. CRUISE CONTROL, AIR CONDITIONING, POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING. HAVE HAULED 4500 POUND VEHICLES ON RAMPS. ALSO HAS HITCH FOR PULL BEHIND. PRICE CAN BE NEGOTIATED BY PULLING ROOF RACK, STEREO SYSTEM, WINCH AND AIR SYSTEM, OR ANY COMBINATION OF 1 OR ALL OF THE ABOVE”

 
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1957? JeepRod St. Albans, WV **SOLD**

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

UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $5800.

This looks to be an unusual build.

“For sale $5800 OBO 1957 Willis Jeep Rat Rod/Street Rod Clear title and runs great Drive it home”

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1962 Custom Wagon Build From Australia

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

Blaine shared this unusual wagon build from Australia. Note the side mounted air cleaners.

https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/gavan-julie-starr-thomas-1962-willys-jeep-wagon

 
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Custom Hardtop Lancaster, CA $800

• CATEGORIES: Parts, Unusual • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This custom top appears to be a shortened wagon roof possibly melded with a DJ-3A cowl windshield piece(?). Unfortunately, it does have some rust. But, someone did some good work on this.

https://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/d/lancaster-jeep-top/7408362188.html

“What appears to be top off vintage Willys Jeep.$800.00”

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1951 CJ-3A Wood-body Kalkaska, MI $6000

• CATEGORIES: CJ-3A, Unusual, Wood bodies • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

This unusual body deserves some more pics.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1137248250119632

“1951 Jeep Willy’s Willy’s · Small_car · Driven 500 miles All wood body Willy’s.”

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Willys StorDor Vans

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

UPDATE: Here’s another Willys StorDor Van. This one sold recently for $2300.

Ad text: Late 1940’s Willys-Overland StorDor step-van. Body is complete. Engine is complete; turns over but have not attempted to start. Tires hold air and vehicle rolls smoothly. Vehicle does not have paperwork.

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Originally posted Jan 26, 2019: Adam sold this rare 1948 Willys StorDor Van. Here’s another example. I assume this one has some kind of custom top?

“Offered here is a 1948 Willys StorDor step van. It has been converted to a Chevrolet 6 cyl and the roof has been extended. The inside is wired for 110v, fully insulated, and has a sleeping loft. This would make a great tiny home, food truck, or RV! It has been sitting for many years and will need reviving. It is not currently running, but the engine turns over. Asking $2200 or best offer. Registration is paid, title is clean, tags are current. Please reply with your phone number if interested and I will contact you.”

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1948 CJ-2A Fort Mohave, AZ **SOLD**

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

UPDATE: **SOLD** … This one finally found a good home.

(08/17/2017) This has a variety of upgrades.  The grille reminds me of a Nuffield.

“One of a kind
1948 Willys Jeep 4 wheel drive ( 81 ” wheel base )
I’ve owned this Jeep for over 40 years
All steel body (no rust or damage)
Complete frame including spring hangers etc. are boxed in
Hi performance 350 cu.in. fresh small block Chevy / chrome custom headers
Turbo 400 trans, electric lock up tork converter, custom made dash and hood
Halibrand quick-change rear end (extra gear sets)
Custom body work-exhaust exits out rear of body,
Flaring on wheel wells / license plate recessed
Enlarged windshield / frenched head lights /custom grill
Stainless fuel tank
Custom Fresno top / side panels included
Tilt steering wheel / power steering
Disk brakes all around
Double chain driven transfer case
Chrome traction bars
Roll cage
Bucket seats
Street legal, titled and registered
Has never been outside my shop over night, always indoors”

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