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1946 CJ-2A Albany, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250.

Might have some value.

“This is a rolling chassis (frame) from a 1946 Willys Jeep model CJ2A.It includes steering, draw bar, both differentials, suspension and wheels with tires. Grill and fenders are not included.
Call between 7am and 7pm.”

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1953 M-38A1 San Francisco, CA $6800

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UPDATE: Still Available.

(09/10/2014) Might be a good price.

Korean war era military Jeep in good condition. Starts, stops and drives well. “

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/4736542703.html

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Dredging for Gold

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A selfie in front of the nation’s largest gold dredger. It is huge!

Remember when I said we would head west from Clyde Holliday yesterday? Forget that idea. We chose to head east this morning. BTW: Normal posts will resume Thursday.

Below is the updated map:

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We didn’t get going too quickly this morning, as I was still smarting from the beating at cards my wife gave me last night. For us, a round of rummy ends at 500 points. She’s won 8 of 10 rounds this trip! Her luck has to end at some point . . .

From Clyde Holliday, we drove west until we reached Prairie City. To my surprise, it is one of Ann’s favorite places on earth. It turns out her great uncle once owned a huge chunk of land starting from one mountain, extending through the valley into the hills on the opposite side, making him at one time the largest landowner in Oregon. She shared fond memories of exploring the area.

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Prairie City sits next to the large valley shown in this photo.

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This schooner like photo op sits a few miles east of Prairie City. The overlook had all kinds of outstanding views of the mountains and valleys.

After Prairie City, we took scenic and lonely Highway 7 through the mountains toward Baker City. We were enjoying the beautiful drive when I spotted an Oregon Parks sign for the city of Sumpter. Curious, we turned and headed toward the former mining city.

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Not much happening in the small town of Sumpter.

Once in Sumpter, we stumbled upon the largest gold dredger in the United States (now retired) at Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area. Trolling the nearby river for several decades, the dredger unearthed more than $4 million in gold. It was retired and neglected for several decades. In 1993, restoration began on it. Now it’s a state tourist attraction. You can walk on and inside it. We had it all to ourselves and it was cool and spooky at the same time. Only later did we learn there has been some paranormal activity that was captured by the crew of the Ghost Mine series (never seen the show). A nearby visitors center was small, yet had several neat mining displays and a wide range of mining related books, one of which I bought.

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After our tour of the dredge, we decided to head for Catherine Creek State Park, but we could see that gathering storm clouds were going to make our stay there wet. So, we opted to head north to Immigrant Springs State Park, just off of I-84, to spend the night.

Immigrant Springs is a real nice campground, but it’s proximity to the interstate is not great. Fortunately, hanging out inside the camper isn’t too noisy.

 
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Holidaying at Clyde Holliday State Park

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Ann and Zollie along John Day River Near Clyde Holliday State Park.

Sunday afternoon, despite gusty winds, we took off for a short adventure to Clyde Holliday State Park. Driving south on I-82, mother nature toyed with us, rocking and pushing the motor home as we drove towards Oregon. Fortunately, the winds only lasted until we crossed the Columbia into Oregon. After that, it was a pretty calm drive.

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I *think* this is how our trip will go. But, with us you never know. So far, we’ve made it from Pasco south to Clyde Holliday.

Well, calm until I asked my navigator to tell me where to turn at one point; but, she was enjoying the drive and wasn’t watching the map closely. So, we added an extra 20 miles to the trip 🙂

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Me smiling for my navigator while I turn around :-)

With gray clouds and darkening skies, there wasn’t a lot to see. However, on a lonely road we drove past an even lonelier farm where we spotted two jeeps, one a wagon and a second an MB with a plow setup. Sitting there, it appeared all ready for another winter of plowing. Now, I have to apologize for the poor photos, as I broke Ann’s zoom lens and we have yet to get it fixed.

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As darkness settled Sunday night, we still hadn’t reached the state park. We were climbing over one more mountain pass when we nearly hit a deer that casually walked out on the road and kept on approaching as I desperately prayed for the motorhome to stop. Finally, we stopped and the deer stopped at the same time. It looked at us with an air of disgust, then turned around and left. Poor Zollie the dog, he’d been sleeping between us, but the hard stop sent him tumbling to my feet. Like our hearts, his heart was beating pretty quickly. He was done sleeping for the rest of the drive.

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Not long after we nearly hit the dear.

As you can see in the pics, fall is definitely here. The leaves are dropping, as is the temperature. But, the state park is still beautiful and quiet. And, there’s plenty of wifi, so working in between walking, naps, and vicious card games is possible. We plan to stay through Monday night and then trying out the Shelton wayside near Fossil … or not.

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The view across John Day River to the mountains if you get out of the motor home.

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My view as I complete this post from inside the motorhome.

 
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More Pics from Charles

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We are in central Oregon sneaking in one last short camping trip before winter arrives. Enjoy some pics Charles forwarded!

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Victor Borge bought a Fire Jeep

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Comedian Victor Borge didn’t find anything funny about his purchase of a Jeep fire engine. He has a poultry farm to protect! This article was published in the April 1956 issue of Willys News.

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1942 Life Photo of Jeep Crossing River

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The November 30th, 1942, issue of Life Magazine featured this photo of soldiers pushing a jeep across a river in New Guinea.

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Great Early CJ Brochure on eBay

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Here’s a brochure that doesn’t appear too often.

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De Jeep Express Book on eBay

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This book, written in Dutch, follows the adventure of driving a jeep from Indonesia to Holland. Anyone ever read it?

“here we have a nice book on a dutch army guy who drives his ww2 jeep back to holland from indonesia
great adventure. Written in dutch. A must have for the jeep book collector willys mb or ford gpw”

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1943 Photo from Tunisia

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Napolitas anyone?

“943- U.S. vehicles advance toward the enemy lines through cactus-studded plain “somewhere” in Tunisia.”

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1942 MB? Scranton, PA Make Offer

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It has a few updates.

“1942 willys….. good body condition….lifted, 33’s, winch, roll cage, soft top….title in hand….will trade for side by side”

http://scranton.craigslist.org/cto/4730933085.html

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1964 CJ-6 Low Miles Red Lion, PA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Sold on eBay for $8000.

This is owned by a former Chrysler dealer and has only 5,092 miles on it.

“This is an unbelievably original 1964 CJ6 with 5,092 original miles. This Jeep has its original paint, original top and original (5) tires! Originally sold in Annapolis, Maryland, this CJ spent most of its life on an estate where it was used to maintain the grounds and plow the lane in the wintertime. It is typically equipped. Having a 134 overhead four cylinder engine with a 3 speed manual transmission and 2 speed transfer case. The engine starts easily and runs smoothly. The transmission shifts properly and the four wheel drive works properly. There is a factory heater as well as Warn lock out hubs and an original Meyer Electrolift snow plow. Although not pictured, the Meyer ST-72 snow plow is included. The floors on this Jeep are totally original as is the tool box. In fact, the paint in the toolbox (where is very common to be rusted through) is still shiny and has the original jack and lug wrench. On the underside of the body there is surface rust and scale but no rust through to the floor pans, supports or frame. The worst sign of rust is at the tail lights which is shown in the photos. The original Whitco white top is still serviceable and is restorable with the replacement of the windows and some zippers required. The CJ6 is a very rare vehicle in itself. To find one this original and unmolested is very unusual. There is a clear Pa. title. We were a Chrysler Jeep dealer for many years and this CJ is a part of a small collection that we have decided to sell. ”

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1946 CJ-2A Riverview, FL **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make offer

This militarized CJ-2A may be worth a look.

“I have a 1946 Willys cj2a jeep for sale or trade, make me an offer.”

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1948 CJ-2A Springfield, GA $4000

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Rough, but runs and drives.

“1948 Willys Jeep military designation on the vin.Good condition, road ready. Has registration and tag and can be driven home. Not numbers matching, Has a 105 HP 2.3 Topaz motor. MANY extra parts included .Looking to get $4000 obo, or trade for a fishing boat with a good 50 four stroke motor only.”

http://savannah.craigslist.org/bar/4732185941.html

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1943 GPW Mason Lake, WA $700

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No pics provided.

“I am listing a 1943 Jeep for my dad. It it a jeep body on a ford produced drive train. It has not been molested much. The 4 cylinder motor and drive train are as intended and complete. The tub is pretty rough as you can imagine. Has the military rims and tires. Clean Washington title. Does not run…motor is stuck. I can get pictures as needed. It is located on the Peninsula near Mason Lake.”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/4732434712.html

 
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Hoptown Mobile Pizza

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My wife went with her uncle and aunt to Ellensburg to check out some antiques. While there, she encountered the owners of Hoptown Pizza (the FC makes the website, too), a new mobile wood-fired pizza company. They decided to buy the FC-150 you see below (found in Yakima). Apparently, they know little about FCs, but they thought it was cute and practical. They still need to repaint it and rebrand it for their business.

Ann tried their pizza and told me it was outstanding! So, if you are in the Ellensburg, Washington, area and you see them at an event, make sure to grab some pizza!

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MB in the Wild

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How sexy is my wife? She spotted this MB hidden in a garage on her way to Ellensburg. She made her uncle turn around and get the photo for us 🙂

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1942 MB Kennewick, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500

“MMy 1942 MB “Barn Find” with title is For Sale.
Engine said to have “run fine” when last drove about 5 years ago.
She is “very rough” but affordable…at $1,500.”

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1965 FJ-6A Pinedale, WY **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $600.

“1965 Jeep FJ-6A, Super rare, Needs Engine & Transmission. (Original Engine F134 mated to Borg Warner Auto) Missing 3 pieces of flat glass but this could make a awesome unique Project. Everything looks to be there except the roof vent. I do not have any of the keys unfortunately. Bought this as a project and was planning on bringing it home to Texas with me but Plans have changed. No Title.

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1962 Truck Delta, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD**

Nicely updated truck.

“1962 Willys Jeep Pickup. $ 12,500.00
Completely Refurnished 1998.
350 Fuel Injected Engine 700 R 4 speed Auto Trans.
PS ,PB, PW, Air Conditioning,
15,000 miles approx. since rebuilt.
Nice Truck Runs Great.”

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1953 CJ-3B Great Barrington, MA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9500.

This solid CJ-3B has a new body.

“Frame off restoration. New body, complete rebuild of original engine with less than 200 miles on it. Roll cage installed, new top, painted original green. Has original seat frames with extension for neck support. Has plow with original hydraulic pump. Only changes from stock are that the front end is from a CJ7 (with disk brakes, dual cylinder brakes and better steering), 12 volt system with alternator, electronic distributor, better air filter, new gas tank.”

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1956 Truck Round Lake, IL $8000

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Looks solid.

“1956 Willys utility truck, ’73 Chevy 250 engine, rebuilt T-90 trans with overdrive, new bed new rear fenders, all new glass, driveable.
Please e-mail with questions or if interested. $8000 or best offer.”

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/4731293271.html

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1947 CJ-2A w/ Trailer Akron, NY $850

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Runs and plows. Includes a sears trailer.

“Selling my beloved 1947 Willys CJ2A. I’ve been plowing my driveways with this for almost ten years, before that it sat abandoned in the woods for about 35 years. It looks the same now as it did then, I have the pics to prove it! Always starts even in sub zero weather. Plow and four wheel drive work good. Clutch is good, lights work. Nothing made in China here folks, just old American iron made when men were men and women loved them! Charging system works, beacon works. No brakes or paperwork. Use it or restore it. Matching Sears trailer in similar condition included. Boat not included. Never thought I’d sell it, but have another truck with a plow and am consolidating.”

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/4731396975.html

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1961 Wagon Maverick? Joshua, TX **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500.

No title at the moment.

“1961 Willys Station Wagon 4×4
New rebuilt 226 engine..
New complete brake job…
Some body rust.. Repaired tailgate…
Tranny whines..
Drivable..
Working on title??”

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1958 FC-170 St. Helens, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

It’s a project. It includes a parts rig.

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“These old Jeeps are cool, ugly but cool. When was the last time you saw one of these on the road? You don’t even see them at the local hot rod cruise in’s. Ugly or cool, they are very unique! When I was driving this beast around it always drew a crowd – at the gas station, at the store and got waves on the road all the time!

This is a great project, all the parts and pieces are here and ready for your attention. It has been in my garage for 12 plus years, time for me to move along and transfer this to someone who is going to finish it!

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