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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.
Jim spotted this pair.
“I have two mail jeeps being sold as a pair I had plans for them but need them out of the yard. Both have titles .have a 2.5 4 cylinder one runs and moves around. Haven’t tried to crank the other one yet it has no breaks . Don’t really want to sale but excepting offers or trades would make someone a cool project. Located in Thomasville North Carolina”
<– Day 8 – Wednesday March 16th: More Earth Sciences | Beginning | Day 10 – Friday March 18th: The Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum –>
Doesn’t everyone gather around their jeep after dinner and read a good book?? Thanks to Joe and Jan for taking us to dinner.
Today we drove from Globe to Mesa and back (See yesterday’s post here).
A few folks asked why we are staying in Globe through the weekend instead of Phoenix. The answer is that the Phoenix basin is plagued by astronomic hotel prices this week. One-star motels were priced at $150. Two star places were over $200. One four star was $1000 a night. The high prices might be the result of baseball’s spring training, crazy college spring breakers, or the planet Venus in retrograde. Whatever the cause, staying in Phoenix or the surrounding cities was far beyond our budget. To provide perspective, my goal on our trips is to secure two to three star hotels for under $60. Using Priceline, I often, but not always, achieve that goal. Since we couldn’t afford Phoenix, the three-star Apache Gold Casino was more than willing to take our money for only $58 a night for two days. The two-star Days Inn accepted $61 a night for Friday and Saturday nights (regularly almost $90). Since gas is cheap, this was the most viable solution for us.
Wednesday’s trip from the casino, to Roosevelt, Goldfield, Mesa, and back to the casino.
Wednesday morning we left Globe and headed west on Highway 60 for Goldfield, Arizona, an olde time wild west town that now caters to tourists. We were maybe ten miles out of Globe when we discovered the highway was closed for construction and wouldn’t open for at least another hour. So, we turned around and took the backway, which also happens to be a scenic drive. We took this as a sign to enjoy said scenic drive, so off we went.
We didn’t make it far on Highway 60 before we were forced to turn around.
The first half hour went by quickly, gaining elevation on Highway 188 until we reached the town of Roosevelt. There, we took a left, turning onto highway 88, better known as Apache Trail. The road was opened in the early 1900s to the support the building of a nearby damn, however the road’s steep inclines and descents has kept it from securing money for modernization. Thus, it’s a winding, half dirt, backroad drive that requires at least a couple hours. That sounded perfect for us. Little did we know others had the same idea ….
Taking a photo of the longest 2-lane steel bridge span in the United States. That fact surprised us. This location is the eastern end of the Apache Trail.
Apache Trail quickly sheds its asphalt in favor of dirt. Any attempt to descrive the first few miles of the trail would be pure fiction, as the motorhome and the boat and trailer it towed left a trail of dust that made sightseeing a challenge. Eventually the motorhome took mercy on us and pulled over so we could pass. Chivalry appears alive and well in Arizona!
The dust wasn’t too bad at this point.
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5000.
(02/24/2016) No obvious rust.
“1949 cj3a,most all of this jeep is new parts.lots of nos parts.runs/drives good.”
http://medford.craigslist.org/cto/5494117187.html
Runs and drives.
“1961 M422A1 all aluminum body military vehicle, 4×4 with locking hubs, motor and transmission are out of 1963 CJ3, inline 4 cyl., 4 speed, clean title, road worthy, original tires and wheels, original side steps, extra original wheel, this thing runs, shifts, drives great. It is a real eye catcher and a blast to drive. It will drive straight up onto a 2′ wall,”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5493420963.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9200
(02/21/2016) Looks nice. Has V6.
“This is a good running drive able truck with a Buick V-6 and a 10,000 lb koenig PTO winch. All other running gear is original. Older restoration with a few issues remaining, such as parking brake linkage, crack in windshield, a dent in the hood from a tree limb and heater, horn and windshield wipers do not work. Serious inquiries only.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/03/2016) This might be a good price. The Meyer top appears to be in great shape.
“Rebuilt engine, 4 cyl, 3-speed, hard top. Needs 2 windows. Price firm.”
http://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/5473633506.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(03/02/2016) Might be worth a look.
“Engine runs well, will need brake work. This is a WWII military Jeep. ”
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5475717956.html
Pics out of the garage would help some.
1953 Willys hot Rod V-8 motor automatic
Side mufflers 98%rust free, runs good this Willys is in great shape must see to appreciate $9,850 obo just needs a little TLC”
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/5491694777.html
Comes with new body parts.
“1943 Willys Jeep
$12,000 or best offer
Ford version
Complete jeep and comes with all these parts
Extra frame- has minor damage to the left front frame
Jeep tub body
5 brand new wheels
Brand new steering wheel
New Fender- left and right
New Seats- left and right
New grille
Roll bar
Engine and misc. parts
Misc. body parts
Mise. Engine parts
Leaf springs- front and rear
2 Military trailer wagons- Civilian and Canadian version
Selling everything as a whole package and will nor part out or sell individual pieces. Lots of new parts in boxes and they’re all mostly marked. Serious buyers only. $12,000 or best offer.”
http://medford.craigslist.org/cto/5492894881.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/16/2016) Looks in good shape.
“60’s jeep top. Nothing wrong with it. Great shape for its age. Will trade for Willys or parts for Willys.”
http://chico.craigslist.org/pts/5448291781.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1000.
(03/11/2016) Might have some value. Those are some bald tires.
“This Willy’s is all original & complete from what I can tell…
It has not been altered mechanically or parted out in any way…
Rearends, driveshafts, skidplates, motor, radiator and all…
Motor/crank turns by hand…not locked up…
No idea when it last ran but hasn’t been registered scince the 80’s…
If you cant tell by the picture it has 3 shifters on the floor…
Fairly rough condition but not many of these laying around AZ…
Has keys, clear & notarized title, will deliver for a fee…
This Willy’s Jeep is 70 years old…Yes it has rust…No it doesn’t run…
Thank you for looking…”
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/5491620743.html
Given the hardtop, there might be some value here.
“65 Willys roller for parts. Most body parts are there. No motor, tranny or transfer case.”
http://chico.craigslist.org/pts/5447993735.html
No sure how much value is here.
“1942 Ford GPW. Was going to rebuild it, but like everyone I have to many projects. Bought it at a auction, no title. Has a f head engine from a cj5. Many f marked parts. Good for a offroad, a spring over lift was done to it. For sale or trade for a 65-72 ford truck. 240 or 300 inline six is best. Or a good Willys cj5 parts jeep with a good steel tub to put on my 63 cj5.”
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/5491232332.html
No pics provided.
“Frame off rest. Red
will send pic or video. ad here jeep is avail.
firm, no trades, no help selling
more info, email or ph# please.”
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/5491917892.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(02/25/2016) Has ball instead of pintle.
“Original WWII jeep tandem hitch.
Has been modified to a ball hitch, but could be converted back to pintle with a little welding. Sandblasted and primed.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/5457444416.html
<– Day 7- Tuesday March 15th: Rollin’ Like Bill Gates | Beginning | Day 9 – Thursday March 17th: Crowded Backroads & Exploding Beer Glasses –>
Behind Ann and inside that building is a rainforest!
Today we drove from Tucson to Globe. Along the way we saw some old technology and new. First the new, then the old. (See yesterday’s post here)
We started the day with a short walk to a nearby bagel place called The Bagel Joint in north Tucson. It’s slogan, if it ain’t boiled, it ain’t a bagel. Tucson yelpers seemed to like the place, so I thought it was worth checking out. While they were very good bagels, they still didn’t top the bagel I had at the Olde Brooklyn Bagel Shop in December of 2014. My mouth still waters in memory of that one!
With bagel consumed, we drove north for the day’s main adventure: Biosphere 2.
On our drive to Biosphere 2, we realized neither of us could remember much about the project. Our impression was that it was a failure at some level. We also wondered what happened to Biosphere 1. So, it was with this total lack of research that we entered the Biosphere 2 complex.
This is an overview of the complex.
I guess they are preparing us for seeing the future?? Is biosphere 2 the future? The biosphere folks have the marketing machine in motion. I’m just not sure what they were thinking.
Pascal is hoping to build and document a complete inventory of Willys World Magazines for http://jeepwillysworld.com/the-willys-club/. He’s put time, effort, and money into obtaining, scanning, and uploading his copies to the internet. Anyone have some issues the would like to sell or donate to him? Here’s what he needs:
I’m missing and looking for;
1974 Volume 1 Number 1 up to 1977 Volume 4 Number 5
1978 Volume 5 Number 1 up to 1983 Volume 10 Number 4
1983 Volume 10 Number 6 up to 1985 Volume 12 Number 2
1985 Volume 12 Number 5 up to 1986 Volume 13 Number 2
1986 Volume 13 Number 4 up to 1986 Volume 13 Number 6
1987 Volume 14 Number 3 up to 1987 Volume 14 Number 4
1987 Volume 14 Number 6
1990 Volume 17 Number 1 up to 1990 Volume 17 Number 5
1991 Volume 18 Number 4 up to 1994 Volume 21 Number 5
1995 Volume 22 Number 1
1995 Volume 22 Number 5 up to 1996 Volume 23 Number 6
I think the last issue was in December 1998, right?
Based on the dash plaques, this has been a well-loved jeep.
“Jeep cj2a.. Dana 30 (lock right) front ,dana44 (detroit locker) full floater rear, 5:38 gear ratio, T-18 transmission, model 20 twin stick transfer case. 225 odd fire v6. full cage. 35 inch goodyear tires on beadlocks. dents everywhere. I’ve had the jeep for 20 years. used as trail rig. Reg. non op.”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5491590054.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7500.
Looks in good shape.
“1948 Willys Jeep CJ2, Vinyl Top, very clean.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
(03/17/2016) “This is a Willys FC 170 cab over. It’s in perfect running shape with little body damage. I wanted to keep the body as is but the engine and wiring is all new. The truck is all there with no missing parts.”
UPDATE: Was a steal at $200.
There’s value here.
“1953 Willy’s M38A1. project. bill of sale.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
(01/28/2016) Appears worth a look.
“Time to sell my jeep. Need to down size and will not be able to totally restore as I would like. Been a great jeep that I bought in 2000 and had a lot of fun with. Has been stored in a barn for last 10 years until I had to bring it down to Aurora. Runs good needs some work or would be great original jeep for restoration. All original with some extra original parts. Will consider reasonable offers..”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.
There are some cosmetic updates like the bumper, grille, and side handle.
“47 willys Great shape no issues. Drive it home. No issues no rust all metal.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Might be worth a closer look given its stockiness. It does have some rust.
“This is a great little 1947 CJ2A. It was parked or rather moth-balled by the former owner in 1992 in his tractor shed. This is in great condition and runs just as smooth as silk. It is quiet and there is no smoke or missing. The gears shift just fine and the four wheel drive works just fine. The original gas tank is just fine and holding gas. It was drained when we got it. We have not gotten it up to road speed because there are no brakes. They will need to be bled or worked on. Of course they have lost their prime after sitting for so long. The top is a Bestop and is in very nice condition…just dusty. Even the little aftermarket electric wiper is working. This has a heater on the passenger side but we have not tinkered with it.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
Check out the partial railroad rail used as a rear weight.
“1958 willys jeep cj5 with hard doors and top, twin stick transfer case and 3 speed manual transmission. Its pretty much original, 4 cyl engine that starts and runs well.
It does need work obviously, brakes require a couple pumps when you first start it up, feel fine after that. The lights need hooked up as well.
This was bought purely for the plow which works well i have a loooooong driveway and we see a lot of snow, ive never driven it off my land.
Im moving south, no more snow for me. Otherwise it wouldnt be for sale.”
