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1960 CJ-5 Salinas, CA **SOLD**

March 14, 2010 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $5800.

Here’s a CJ-5 with the Jeepster/commando grille conversion.

“I have for sale my 1960 cj5. It is spring over, it has a offset flanged Dana 44 with 4.88 gears and a detroit locker in the rear, A model 27 with a power lock in the front, 350 chevy target master crate engine with four bolt mains, Sm420 truck four speed with a super low 7.1 first gear, model 18 twin stick transfer case, Jeepster commando hood and grill, custom dash, Warn 6000 lb winch, power steering, power brakes, full cage, two fuel tanks, spare tire rack with two 5 gallon fuel cans, front spot lights, rear lights, fender flares, rear tow hitch, front tow bar, soft top and bikini top.I have some small extras to also go with it. I’m asking 5900 obo if you have any questions please call me at 831 212 0658 ask for Adam. Thanks for looking.”

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1942 MB Colville, Wa $900

February 26, 2010 • CATEGORIES: MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Dan spotted this.  It runs, drives and stops for $900.  The body, fenders and grille appear to be from an MB.

“”42″ WIlly CJ2A Jeep. Runs, drives, and stops. Has commando V6 motor. Rough. No title. Asking: $900. Will get pictures soon. Call 509-684-8636 or email sr_spacey@hotmail.com”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1620272504.html

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Paul has lost his cool .. in a manner of speaking

February 26, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Builds, Features, News, Reader Stories • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Paul continues to make progress on his Stainless M-38.  However, he recently ran into a problem getting the radiator he needs.

He needs some ideas or suggestions.

I’ll let him explain:

Paul writes, “I’ve run into a bit of a problem with my perpetual Willys project and I need information and ideas.  I ordered a brand, spanking new radiator from KaiserWillys for the Buick odd fire engine I installed in my M38 thinking this was the best way to prevent overheating and additional problems down the road.  Boy, was I wrong!

The KaiserWillys catalog lists the Buick 225 radiator as being 17 inches high, 21 and 7/8 inches wide and 1 and 1/2 inches thick which is just about the perfect size for the space available under the hood.  Just to make sure I checked their online site and discovered a cautionary note mentioning this radiator could be either 17 inches or 22 inches wide and I was to let them know which width I needed.  To avoid any misunderstandings I called KaiserWillys and, after confirming the 17″h X 21 7/8″ w X 1 1/2” t, I placed an order for a radiator.  I even called back after I ordered it just to confirm the dimensions.  As I mentioned in a previous email I was told the radiator wouldn’t be done until the end of Feb. (I ordered the radiator the 15th of Feb.) and I was very surprised and pleased when the UPS guy delivered the radiator the afternoon of Feb. 19th.  The next day I carefully removed the radiator from the box and placed it into position.  Not only didn’t the radiator fit but the radiator cap was about 5 inches above the level of the hood.  Not good at all.

How’d they mess that up?

The radiator was 21″ high, not the needed 17″ so I called KaiserWillys again and it turns out the dimensions listed in their catalog, the dimensions listed on their web site and the dimensions they gave me over the phone are all wrong.  Not only did the radiator have to be sent back but Mike told me they won’t deal with radiators for the Buick 225 engine and he was sorry but he knows of no source for this radiator.  I’m not trying to pin the blame on anyone, I just want to find a this radiator which will fit my Jeep and allow me to attach an electric fan on the engine side without hitting the waterpump pulley.

My questions to you are

1. do you know the original size of the CJ5 radiator with the Buick V6 and did the Jeepster (Commando actually I guess) use the same size radiator?

2. Do you know where I might be able to purchase a used radiator (new would be better but I don’t think that will happen) even if it needs to be recored?

I realize I could notch the front crossmember and move the radiator forward (after trimming the shroud) but I’ll save this as a last resort.  The chances of me finding an original V6 powered Jeep here in the Great White North are pretty slim but I’m going to look anyway.”

My ideas

I told Paul that I ran a Pinto radiator with a buick 225 in my first Jeep.  I’ve also found some new radiators for sale for various 1980s buick cars. Here’s what I wrote Paul, “I found some other options using thefind.com.  I searched for ‘buick v6 radiators’. Here’s a radiator for a buick regal that is $89.  It is an aluminum 20-3/4 x 16-7/8 x 1-1/4, 1 ROW (and I’m assuming that is 20-3/4 wide, which isn’t safe to assume as you well know).  http://www.shepherdautoparts.com/autoparts/all_aluminum_radiator/buick/regal/w5HDm8OWw5TDl8K7w5rDksORw5HCosKi.htm.”

Anyone else have ideas?

While you think about it, you can marvel at more of Paul’s handiwork – A table made with stainless legs and Ancient Kauri wood, along with a wall hanging from the same wood.  About it he writes, “Naturally the table legs are fabricated from stainless in a truss pattern.  Each leg is made up of 30 individual parts (not counting the attaching hardware) and by the time I was all done fitting and filing these parts I’d spent 78 hours just making the legs.  The wood took many more hours because ultrafine sanding is necessary to get the best grain activity>  After sanding the wood to 1500 grit I applied numerous coats of clear marine varnish (Interlux 95), wet sanded the varnish to 3000 grit and then finished it off by hand polishing the varnish.”

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1954 CJ-3B Roseburg, OR **SOLD**

February 10, 2010 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800

This includes an OD, extra engine, extra tranny and tc.

“I got it from the ORIGINAL OWNER!!!!!! need some work, it has some easally repairable rust in teh front floorboard. I can fix it for a very resaonable cost (the right way, no hack job) or you can. its been in dry storage its whole life. chevy small block w/3speed and Warn overdrive. I also have a Jeep (buick) 225 v-6 w/ t-14 3spd and dana 20 transfercase from a commando that can go with it. It would not take much at all to have this thing on the road (or off the road). wiring is all there converted to 12 volt. drivetrain is all intact. I have the windshield (cracked) and top w/doors that are not in the photos. needs some brakes work. the roll bar is also frame mounted.
Make me an offer, please be reasonable because it is not very often you run across an original owner jeep of this era. I might, just maybe, possably take PART trade on this (totota stuff,chevy stuff ,tires, or running car, or something REALLY interesting)……but only maybe part trade. I do not want to sell thsi it is my dream jeep (especially when done) but I started a new business and need the $$$$$ Thanks for looking. email is the best way to get ahold of me right now.”

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1966 Rat Rod VW Chandler, AZ **SOLD**

January 22, 2010 • CATEGORIES: Unusual This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000

I know it’s not a 4wd vehicle, but it sure is one of the odder VWs I’ve ever seen.

“1966 volkswagen ratrod for sale OR trade.  $2000 cash obo OR Looking to trade for : pre 1966 – f100, comet, ranchero, falcon, scout, commando, jeepster, willys, spitfire, bugeye sprite, Motorcycles — ruckus, tw200, rd350/400, radian, bmw, honda cb, cl, sl, xl, vmax…..
basically, if it’s cool , let me know what you’ve got! MUST have clean/clear az title, and if it’s a bike, MUST run.”

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1983 CJ-7 Cheney, Wa $2400

October 24, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-7 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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It’s got an unusual paint job and a pretty good price.

“4-cyl,4-speed camo paint,hard top,gun racks tow bar, runs good ,used for hunting,good rubber 2.400 or trade for willys.banshee,jeepster commando,jeep parts jeep project,willys parts or willys project,sport quad, 4 wheeler ,trailer ,gun safe or always guns Steve 509-979-2701.”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1435842720.html

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1947 CJ-2A Race Jeep Montana $2000

June 8, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Racing This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1947_cj2a_racejeep_montanaUPDATE:  Price dropped to $2000

This includes a set of 4 terra tires.  Is this a race jeep for PNW racing or mud bogs?  The tires look great.

“1947 cj2a race jeep. the jeep body is a 47 cj2a that is on 83 jeep commando frame has a chevy 350 in just went through the motor has all new gasket,timing chain cam lifters oil pump new edlebrock carb new accel dist that was 350 bucks alone accel super coil fuel cell jump straps new purple horenys mufflers new radiator, electric fans. has a aluminum power glide with a stall converter in it mated up to the jeep transfer case with a shield around it has a set of 4 tera tires and a set of 2 tractor it also has a brake lock with a slap shifter, tach all newer gauges bucket seats tires for the back of it. this quiet fast runs sweet wanted to play in the montains but its alittle to much for that is more for racing willing to trade or sell looking for a wrangler jeep or something on that line”

http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1210639220.html

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1947 CJ-2A Lake George, NY **SOLD**

May 1, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1947_cj2a_lakegeorgeUPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

I got a couple problems with this jeep.  The seller claims the jeep has a “Frame Up Full Restoration”, however given the jeep has no engine or engine related parts, the use of the term full is pretty innaccurate.  Clearly, there’s been no restoration from the frame downward, as the U bolts are rusted, the shocks are greasy, etc.  Also, check out the roll cage; there isn’t even an attempt to place a plate underneath the fiberglass body to sandwich the body at the very least, let alone a proper attempt to tie the roll cage into the frame.  A stock buick 225 engine is rated at about 150 – 160 hp, not 175hp.  The paint job does look very nice and their appear to be a number of other new parts as well.  The opening bid price is $3995.

“Up for highest offer is a 1947 Willys Jeep painted 1965 Ford Poppy Red.  Original frame and Willys overland Drivetrain.Needs motor.   Frame up full restoration.  many aftermarket parts 5000.00 invested . Aftermarket HD fiberglass body and fenders .  many parts to much to list. Comes with 1970 Jeepster Commando with Buick Dauntless running V6 engine.     You will need to buy the V6 swap kit to link the Buick V6 to the T90 transmission….”

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Used Parts

November 28, 2008 •  This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Parts, parts, parts. If you are like me, you are forever in search of one part or another. Here’s a few resources I have used for locating parts, both used and new.

Willys Tech Board:
The Willys Tech Board is a great source for willys parts. There continues to be a good deal of activity on the site.

Jeep Truck Parts:
Check Jeep Truck parts if you are searching for truck parts.

Jeep Junk Yards and Used Parts Sellers:

Rick Grover’s List – I don’t know how updated this is, but no use repeating it. Rick’s got a nice site about Willys Trucks.

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1971 Jeepster Bothell, Wa $5600

October 21, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Jeepster This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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For some reason, this jeepster attracted my attention.  I’ve seen other nice jeepsters, but the prices on them are normally much higher.

“1971 Jeep, Jeepster Commando.  Engine: Upgraded from original Jeep 225 v6 to a direct bolt in Buick 231 v6 HEI. Excellent power and fuel economy. New tires. Transmission: Automatic TH400 (original), Power steering, Power brakes, Repainted original Mohave Metallic Brown, Seats recovered( some wear), custom matching door panels, Last year of the CJ5 type front clip on the Jeepster, 7,903 Jeepsters were made in 1971, fantastic collector/investor vehicle, Run super strong and drives excellent, completely ready to go, incredible condition. Call Steve at (425)478-3330”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/888579398.html

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Reader’s Builds — Don Giovanini’s CJ-3B

September 22, 2008 • CATEGORIES: Builds, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Don’s got a beautiful CJ-3B that he’s clearly spent a great deal of time building.  Only a labor of love would produce details as unique as ‘a 4 barrel with a holley from a scout’.  If you don’t see this weekly driver around town, then he’s likely in the the hills of Colorado.

Some stats:

  • A 1954 CJ-3B that has the nomenclature plate for government service.
  • 231 buick bored .030 balanced
  • Eldebrock performer 4 barrel with a holley from a scout with a small venturi
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1953 CJ-3B Newport, Wa **SOLD**

August 16, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $1750.   I think this is a good deal.

This ad caught my interest because I’d never heard of Newport, Washington.  Newport is located north of Spokane and west of Sand Point, Idaho.  Looks like a beautiful place.

The jeep is interesting too.  The drive train has been modernized and the jeep outfitted with a modern cage. The engine probably has some extra spunk for a v-6, but bored 60 over suggests that it might not have a ton of life left.

“1953, Complete running gear out of 1968 Jeepster Commando, 3:73 gears, model 27 up front has a 44 in the back, model 18 transfer case,turbo 400 with shift kit, 225 V6 punched over 40 headers and turbo mufflers, aluminum high rise with 4 barrel carb, saginaw power steering, 2 inch lift kit, we have a few spare parts that go with it. Hasn’t been started in three or for years. missing coil and ballast resister. Has a nice full cage. Front and rear seats out of CJ-7”

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1946 CJ-2A Bountiful, Ut $3200 obo

June 13, 2008 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This looks to be a nice baby blue CJ-2A.  Oddly, the lower part of the top slopes downward as it runs from the driver's door to the back of the jeep.  Maybe the top connectors slope down on the body, but that would be odd I would think.

"1946 Willys Jeep, CJ2A, with a 1969 V6. HEI ignition and oversized Commando brakes. New battery and extra axles included. Spare engine also included, disassembled but all machine work done. Jeep in great condition and in the same family for more than 35 years. Moving. Can’t take it with us. $3,200 OBO. Call 801-295-9464 or 801-520-8083 to come see it."

http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/car/716252089.html