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UPDATE: The event date has been changed to August 28th!
Bob forwarded this on a request from the communications coordinator for the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. There will be a vintage-jeep related event on August 28th from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Food will be available.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
Jerk forwarded this unusual FC-170 for sale in Sweden. Note the unusual bed, rear window, and rims.
“Renoveringsobjekt, gammal bärgningsbil med frisk ram, rak 6-cyl sidventilsmotor isärskruvad + en extra motor också i delar, ny packningssats till motorn finns, rostig hytt, extra front och dörrar finns, original winch monterad på kraftuttaget, kraftiga axlar, Dana 44 fram & Dana 53 bak, reg.papper från landsarkivet finns då det gamla reg.nr. fallit ur registret.”
UPDATE; **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This builder of this nice looking jeep never got a chance to enjoy it much. The body looks M-38.
“1948 Willy’s Overland Jeep CJ2A. This vehicle was left to my wife after her father passed away and I will describe it and answer questions to the best of my ability. All steel body professionally painted in real John Deere green and yellow, paint is new, original flat head four cylinder motor and overdrive transmission (which I’m told is very hard to find). Steering has been upgraded, brake master cylinder has been upgraded to a dual reservoir, all wiring is new, all brakes are new, brand new super lift soft ride lift kit, brand new shocks, brand new wheels and BFG tires, brand new swing out tire carrier with hitch, brand new upgraded plastic gas tank, LED tail lights, heavy duty front bumper with 8000lb winch, tow bar and mounts, flaming river SS tilt steering column, bucket seats with harnesses in the front, original Jeep rear seat (I’m told these are hard to find also), full roll bar, bimini top, warn brass hubs, optima battery, custom billet rear view mirror and roll bar mounts. He bought the speedometer used and it say 9K on it but the Jeep has less then 50 miles on it since complete rebuild, my father-in-law finished this build and unfortunately got sick and passed away before he could enjoy it. It has been stored in my shop ever since and I start it up once a week and let it idle for an hour or so. I have listed the details the best I can, I have not driven it besides in and out of my shop and around the yard but he drove it around the neighbor once a week. I am sure I am missing some details so please ask and I will do my best to answer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc spotted this for auction.
“I LOOKED FAR AND WIDE TO FIND A JEEP FC THIS NICE TO RESTORE BUT I HAVE TOO MANY PROJECTS AND I AM TOO OLD TO COMPLETE. IT IS VERY ORIGINAL AND COMPLETE WITH A WARN FRONT PTO DRIVING A 10,000LB RANSEY WINCH. THE BODY IS VERY NICE. I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY RUST OUT ANYWHERE. THE GLASS IS GOOD EXCEPT FOR THE DRIVER DOOR WHICH IS CRACKED. THE TRUCK HAS NOT RUN IN OVER 10 YEARS. THE 4 CYLINDER F HEAD ENGINE DOES TURN. IT HAS LOCKING HUBS. IT HAS 2 15″ SPOKED WHEELS AND 3 ORIGINAL 16″ WHEELS.”
UPDATE: Was listed at $5295.
(08/19/2013) Looks fun.
“Wiring needs to be finished. Interior needs to be finished. 4 Cylinder rebuilt engine with about 1000 miles. Odometer shows 36,753 miles. New battery. New paint. New lock-outs. Clean title! New clutch and pressure plate. Vehicle has been stored in garage and started a few times a year. Cash payment or will consider trade. Am looking for an ATV 4×4 with winch plow and possible trailer with deal. E-mail me if you want to see additional pictures. If you have something to trade, e-mail me and send pictures! Please note on the picture of the jeep from the front side, the hood is not latched.”
The ‘original tires’ aren’t necessarily ‘correct’, but definitely have value.
“1946 jeep cj2a willys. 4 cyl ford 2000 engine. Original undercarriage,running gear. No rust. Have original military wheels with correct military tires. Has new weber carb. New battery. Needs a little tlc but I just don’t have time. I have many new parts that go with it. Email questions.”
http://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/4009038155.html
There appears to be value here.
“Two M38A1 military Jeep projects, both have engines, both were running when parked, one has 24 volt still on it, title for the better one, both for $1300. 615-456-913six no calls after 9:00pm”
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4004375919.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $750.
“Old crusty jeep FC170. i bought it for the flatbed,that will NOT come with it.
It has the flathead 226 super hurricane motor with hi comp head,and it runs well. the tranny is shot. i’ve driven it around the yard. the windshield is good,and very hard to find.
This is not something to buy and try to revive. it’s a good parts truck.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $2000.
“This is the first Jeep model produced for civilian use after WWII. The engine, drivetrain and chassis are all original. It does not run and needs body work, but will make a great project vehicle!”
UPDATE: WAs $800. Status Unknown.
Might help to move the tree.
“47′ Willys Jeep CJ-3A PROJECT !!!!!!!!
All steel body orig CJ-3 with added bondo.
Too many projects, so this one needs a new home
The price is firm, bring a trailer and take her home before the tree eats it!!
Clear / Open title in hand”
UPDATE: SOLD Was listed at $200.
“quite a few parts, all old, probably not enough to make a complete unit, but close, all parts $200,”
UPDATE: It seems that a number of posts I’d created over the last few weeks hadn’t published correctly. My visit to the July MVPA Conference was one of them. So, there are a bunch of extra posts today! Enjoy.
Vern and Dennis in front of Vern’s Ford GP. Vern has restored a number of different jeeps. Dennis is working on his first, a 1943 GPW.
On my way to Seattle today I detoured through Portland so I could spend some time at this year’s MVPA Conference. The event was held at the Portland Expo Center. The event seemed well attended, with many different vehicles and vendors. There were over thirty jeeps, too!
I couldn’t stay at the event too long, so I didn’t get a chance to mingle much. Besides Vern and Dennis, I spent some time talking with Joe from Vintage Wiring of Maine. He and Josh were discussing a wiring harness for Josh’s GPA project. I also spoke with the guys organizing the convoy trips that honor/celebrate some of the early trans US Highways. We discussed both using eWillys to promote the event and joining the 2015 Bankhead Route Convoy for part or all of the thirty day venture.
I’ve landed back in Renton for the next week. My mother has a long ‘sonny-do’ project list. I’ll also be disassembling Biscuit. I’m gonna be busy!
Here’s a bunch of pics from today. That’s all I have time for:
Here are several pages that specialize in US Navy Jeeps.
1. https://picasaweb.google.com/jeepballade/OnlyAuthenticWW2USNJeeps#
2. https://picasaweb.google.com/jeepballade/USNJeepsAroundTheWorld#
3. http://bathead.com/wc51blue.html
Here are a couple random pics:
Bob forwarded this cool sand castle jeep. I wish I could build something like that!
Leo spotted this video. The comparison is a silly one, since the Wrangle can’t perform any PTO tasks. Instead, it looks more like a Wrangler promo and less like a real story. That said it’s still fun to watch the 3A.
UPDATE: This photo was on eBay
Marc forwarded this great photo of a boy with pedal jeep.
“1949 Press Photo Kenneth Beech in Toy Jeep, Cleveland, Ohio”
She looks pretty happy with the Bantam.
“from soldiers photo album, no locations, though some from Louisiana maybe (car with 1941 license plate at barracks, Dr Pepper sign, ) & Oregon marked on one & one photo had Wisconsin on it.”
View all the information on ebay
This is a great photo of an Italian Campagnola.
“Photo size is 3.5×5″ inches”
View all the information on ebay
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Note the lengthened body. This could be a CJ-2L.
“45 Willy new tires new fuel pump new water pump new starter Bimini top,winch,back seat,tailgate,parts,ice chest”
UPDATE: Was $25,998. **SOLD**
The name on the side of the jeep, Methow Valley, refers to an area on the east side of the Cascade Mountains along Highway 20. It’s a pretty area.
“1953 Willy’s Jeep
Amazing Condition GM Built 327 with aluminum head intake, T-10 4 speed, Headers, 2 gas tanks.
Best Of EVERYTHING!!
Over $20,000 In Running Gear Alone”
This looks good.
“49 willys CJ3A in excellent condition, 302 throttle body, 3,000 miles or less on motor, T-18 trans over drive, 18 transfer case. 60-rear 11″ brakes, 44 front-disc. 3 core radiation, 27 aluminum gas tank, 3 tops & much more……
One owner for 30 years asking 12,500.00
Please call (707) 464-7383 for additional information”
http://medford.craigslist.org/cto/4008015197.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
Hard to see the driver’s door dent.
“I have a 1954 4×4 WILLYS pickup truck with a PTO winch. It has the 226 6cyl. motor 3spd. Truck is all original except being changed to 12 volt system. It is not perfect, leaks a little oil from rear main and has a small dent in the drivers door but can be driven daily. Its a head turner and you don’t see very many of these anymore. $10,000.00 For more info.”
That’s a one-of-a-kind paint job.
“1948 Willy Jeep CJ2A
A very nice ready to ride, decorated for parade enjoyment or just ride at your leisure
All original drive train, 4 cylinder ,3 speed ,w/ low and high transfer case.
New brakes, wheel cylinders ,new gas and brake line, new carb. ,fuel pump, new exhaust system,New battery.
New lights and converted to 12 volt system,No turn signals, Steering box overhauled.
Tires are very road worthy but not new, The old willy runs good but it is 65 years old so you buy it as is and where is.
No warranty of any kind is implied,but it is all there.
For more info call 540-661-2369 Price is $3800.00 cash and carry. I am posting this for someone else so Please call the number provided.”
http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/cto/4005151035.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $950.
Parts or project vehicle. Seller has this nice 3B for sale, too (see above). Interesting rear bumper.
“Here we have a Willys with a V8 conversion. Would make a great winter project. Running gear is all there, rolling chassis, seats, body/tub, axles, transfer case, transmission. No title, selling for parts or off road use only.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
This looks to have potential.
“Cool old willies jeep wagon. complete. has motor and all. Restore it or use it to fix one you have. Im not sure of the year. Was told it was a 48-51”
