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Seems like a good price.
“Motor pool restoration. Titled. Runs. 507-685-4418”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/ctd/3839851922.html
<– Day 26 – Wed. May 29th: Exploring Mystic | Trip Overview | Day 28 – Fri. May 31st: The Breakfast Club and Vintage Wiring –>
Bob, Ann and I at the Nubble Lighthouse near York, Maine.
Thursday’s drive from Warwick, Rhode Island, to Portland, Maine.
On Thursday spent some time in Rhode Island, then headed to Maine.
Downtown Providence, RI
We started in Providence, Rhode Island, walking the Green Mile. Actually, it was more like two and a half miles. The Green Mile is a downtown loop marked by a green line called the Independence Trail that weaves visitors through the cities history as they stroll through the buildings.
Every so often a painted marker on the ground appears with a phone number and an extension. You are told to dial the phone number, enter the extension, and (theoretically) a voice describes the significance of the location. However, due to some winter storm damage (not sure how the winter weather caused problems with the phone system . . .) the system needed updating. So, it didn’t work well for us.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000.
“For sale is a 1945 Willys MB jeep, Jeep runs drives and stops, its a great piece for a parade or doing a re enactment. 12 volt conversion, comes with 5 combat rims as shown, also has blinkers and brake lights for driving on the road.”
I’ve shared a link to this in the past. Mostly newer parts, but still interesting.
“JEEP PARTS DEPOT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1991 AND WE HAVE BEEN SELLING JEEP PARTS OF ALL KIND. WE ARE ONE OF THE BIGGEST AUTO DISMANTLERS FOR JEEPS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
COME SEE OUR 2 ACRE LOT OF JEEP’S STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER.
FROM 1968 JEEP WILLIES AND JEEPSTERS TO MODERN DAY VEHICLES, WE HAVE PARTS FOR THEM ALL!
GRAND CHEROKEE
CHEROKEE
WRANGLER
LIBERTY
COMPASS
PATRIOT
COMMANDER
COMANCHEE
PLUS ALL KINDS OF CHRYSLER PRODUCTS SUCH AS CHARGER, 300, 300C, MAGNUM, SEBRING, PT CRUISER
WE ALSO HAVE USED AND BRAND NEW REBUILT ENGINES WITH WARRANTY. 5.7 HEMI, 4.7V-8, 3.7 V-6, 2.5 4CYL, 2.4 4CYL, 2.7 6CYL….. YOU NAME IT WE HAVE IT.
FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE CALL JEEP PARTS DEPOT AT (818)899-9939
12246 BRANFORD ST
SUN VALLEY CA 91352”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2200.
This runs and drives.
“This is a 1962 Willys Jeep with the original in-line six cylinder engine, manual trans, and 4WD. it runs and drives great. I also have every receipt for everything that has been done to the truck since 1980. My plans were to cut it down and make a street rod out of the body, but I just can’t bring myself to cutting it up. Would make an excellent farm truck, hunting truck, or project for restoration. Asking $2,200 OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** No price listed.
The seller also shows pictures of a matching truck that might be for sale.
“GOT A 1958 WILLYS WAGON FROM OUT WEST HAS ORIGINAL 6 -226 MOTOR WITH WARN OR DRIVE, TOTALLY UNMOLESTED, RUNS AND STOPS.”
This hasn’t been started in a while, but looks like it is a good use-as-is or restoration project.
“1952 Willys M38 Jeep.
I bought this as a future project over 12 years ago and while the future is here, I have not started the project.
I bought the jeep from Montana and since I have had it it has always been stored indoors. Due to the hard top, it is in great condition as far as rust goes.
I have started and driven the jeep so know the mechanical work but have not started it in probably 2 years.
GOOD
Clear MN title (I am from MN originally)
Remarkably rust free for the age
Mechanically sound
Not so good
Much of the M38 specific equipment is missing
There are some dents and dings from 60 years of use
Due to the age and probably lack of use, it tends to mark it’s territory.
Don’t know if this is good, not so good or just interesting but looks like this was an arctic jeep. I can’t say exactly what that entails but there is some additional heating components inside that are “interesting” I think it is a somewhat unusual military modification for the cold. Explains the hard top as well.”
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/3838729811.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000
The data plates and tool indents suggest the body (and more) might be VEC.
“Clean cj-2a no rust. Fairly new pant & body work done.4-cyl 134 l head 4×4 warn locker front 3 speed runs well. Bakini top and roll bar. Stock seats. 1″ over stock. Susp. New fuel pump. 32×11.50 tires. New gas tank. A real classic gets lots of compliments.light grey black seats. Have new back seat(not installed).”
The seller calls this Bone Stock in the title of the ad. It’s not ‘bone stock’, but it might be worth a look.
“this is an original 1950 jeep (civilian) very minor rust, runs and drives, dose need brake work. color was red from factory. has been stored for years. real easy restoration project. for more info
call 503 863-0070”
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3840117020.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3600.
(05/16/2013) This may be worth a look.
“Refurbished 1955 CJ3B model 573. New seats and fuel tank. I got the title and original owners manual from Willys. Must sell”
Mark just listed this at jeeptruck.com. I’m guessing this is in Washington based on the phone number.
“1957 Willys pick up truck. All rebuilt or replaced. All running gear gone through. Upgraded brakes(disc front) dual cylinder master(wilwood). It has a five foot paint job. I built this truck to enjoy. It’s built as a runner and driver. All new interior, sound deadening carpet seat door panels. Like new. If you have looked these are hard to find ready to drive. It has a stock 225 inline six. Two speed transfer case three speed with overdrive. New tires and wheels. Great deal for a ready to go pickup…. Best offer. I lost my garage space. $11,500. OBO. Call Greg with questions 425-422-21two one
Price: $11,500 OBO
Please contact Greg at:
Phone: 425-422-21two one”
http://www.jeeptruck.com/mjs/sale/adsm502/adsm502.html
Jay spotted this one.
“1948 willys jeep im the third owner original military jeep clear indiana title runs great 80 to 90% rust free overhead valve motor in it now was originally a flathead 12v full top always kept inside original tires all lights work brakes work just drove it to the willys jeep meet at huestons woods aftermarket heat in the rear also have spare tire and mount not shown in pics 2700firm no trades 1-765-977 5346 call or text perfect for restoration or drive just the way it is need to sell soon buying new motorcycle so i need the room price just lowered firm clear Indiana title in my name”
http://richmondin.craigslist.org/cto/3829496167.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5300
(05/09/2013) It appears solid. There’s been some work done on the body.
“47 Willys Jeep for sale. Ready to drive. Drives fine. Many new parts. Have a lot more in to the vehicle than the price shows. Great weekend cruiser.”
<– Day 25 – Tues. May 28th: Some Family History | Trip Overview | Day 27 – Thur. May 30th: A Submarine, A Lighthouse, and Lobsters –>
Another “if built for a movie, then built for real, people will come” story … Mystic Pizza.
On Wednesday we drove from Darien, Connecticut, to Warwick, Rhode Island.
Wednesday’s drive from Darien to Warwick.
Wednesday morning we left my cousin-by-marriage George’s place. It was a beautiful day for a drive along the coast.
We traveled east along the Connecticut shoreline until we stumbled on the town of Mystic. Being young adults of the 1980s, we immediately recognized that it was the town used during the filming of Mystic Pizza, a movie which greatly helped Julia Roberts’ career.
Our first stop was at the Mystic Seaport.
<– Day 24 – Mon. May 27th: Peter Debella Jeep Parts | Trip Overview | Day 26 – Wed. May 29th: Exploring Mystic –>
I undiscovered some gems for my upcoming book on my family’s history.
Over Memorial Day Weekend we stayed in Sea Cliff, New York, at the Guerci’s house. My relationship with the Guerci’s is another internet-sent miracle. The Guerci’s live in my great aunt Emma’s painting studio, one built on the former Eilers’ Estate.
A few years ago, Leslie contacted me and told me they were living there and were looking for a Emma Eilers‘ painting for their house. Mom and I gave them one for free that needed a little restoration work. Since then, we’ve built a very warm relationship and they have opened their home to Ann and I any time our weary traveling feet climb their stairs. Last weekend they welcomed Karson as well, which gave me a wonderful opportunity to explain some of the family history to him and show him the remaining family homes in the area. I never expected to have that opportunity.
After we said our goodbyes to Sea Cliff, we drove a short distance to Darien, CT, for a dose of family history from a man named George who married one of my father’s cousins.
Tuesday’s drive from Sea Cliff, New York. to Darien, CT.
I’d never met George and barely knew of him before we exchanged a few emails prior to our trip out here. I told him we were traveling east and he invited us to stay right away.
George Ratcliff and I
A former president of a reinsurance company, the eighty-five year old had plenty of interesting family stories from the ‘eastern Eilers’ clan, as well as pictures and information. One of the most fascinating tidbits of information was the reason behind my grandfather’s 1924 trip with his brother through Europe. His mother (my great grandmother) made him take his brother to Europe so that he wouldn’t marry the ‘wrong’ girl. That scheme didn’t work and the man returned from Europe to marry the ‘wrong’ girl anyway and have a happy long life with her.
George enjoyed painting for much of his life. He said that he couldn’t wait to retire so he could paint all the time. However, when he retired, he stopped painting altogether, something he never understood.
George told us about a house on Martha’s Vineyard he and his wife purchased (and later sold – then, it was torn down and replaced). He painted their island house and allowed us to take a picture of it. The painting is full of specific references to family members and life at the vineyard. You might recognize the house as the location used as ‘Brody’s house’ for the first Jaws movie.
George’s wife Jean Eilers passed away a few years ago. In a sweet gesture, he still kept her recipe holder on the counter that held a recipe she’d placed there before she died. The funny thing is, he never liked that particular recipe. He likened his marriage to baseball. Some batters walk up to the bases and strike out a few times. If they are lucky, they might hit a home run. With his wife, he walked up to the plate and hit a home run on the first pitch. With a batting average of 1000, he explained, he has no desire to step up to the plate again. Very romantic.
A little family history:
Below is the first page of an 1859 story that was originally written in French by my great great grandmother’s brother, Eugene Farny. In it he describes the Farny family’s move in 1959 (along with all their possessions, including horses and chickens) on a 30-foot raft from Tionesta, Pennsylvania, down the Allegheny River to Cincinnati. It was quite the journey!
Here’s a photo of my great grand parents, circa 1913, sitting at a desk. It may have been part of a photo shoot for their 50th wedding anniversary. I can’t think of another reason to create such a casual photo.
This photo of the family hiking in the Alps was likely taken in 1914, just prior to the start of the war. My family got stuck in Germany as WWI engulfed Europe.
My great grandfather Karl is far right. Next to him is my great grandmother Leonie. Their daughter Leonie is behind them, followed by their youngest son Farny and their oldest son, my grandfather, Fritz.
Another interesting piece of art was this painting by Emma Eilers showing Farny Eilers, my grandfather’s brother, riding a bike around his parents house (my great grandparents place). The house still stands in Sea Cliff.
Not the best photo of it, but it’s an unusual painting, as I believe it is one of only two paintings Emma did that included a male. She preferred painting landscapes and women.
We had a great time with George, as he was full of stories. On Wednesday, we drive to Rhode Island.
<– Day 24 – Mon. May 27th: Peter Debella Jeep Parts | Trip Overview | Day 26 – Wed. May 29th: Exploring Mystic –>
Marc spotted this great factory photo.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37573576@N06/5962292993/in/pool-cj5#
Larry dressed up his jeep for memorial day. He’s on the hunt for a MB, but until then you can see he’s having fun!
Marc spotted this Bantam BRC-40 Postcard that sold on eBay.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Marc spotted this reprinted photo on eBay. I tracked Specker Motors to Marquette, MI. You can see more pics here.
It looks like the rear hubs would support dual rims.
“1964 willys jeep fc-170. 7600 orig miles. 7500.00 obo. 734-752-8356. no text”
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/3834340117.html
Looks solid.
“1942 Willys Jeep MB. Has had a complete off-frame restoration. Pictures speak for themselves.
Phone 610-488-1476”
http://reading.craigslist.org/cto/3836122688.html
Dan spotted this nice wagon.
“Selling my 1949 Willys Station Wagon to make room in my garage. This is the two wheel drive version. Very original older restoration including original 134 cubic in flathead 4 cylinder with three speed overdrive transmission. Still original 6 volt electrical and wears correct 1949 California license plates. Has correct and very rare radio.
Restoration included new brakes, complete motor rebuild by Rod Furtado, new paint, new interior including seats and original basket weave headliner, all new window weatherstripping. It’s just been sitting in my garage so needs some TLC but this car is a great cruiser that makes people smile.
Contact for additional details and information. Some additional details can be seen at www.dougscars.com
408 five nine three 7375”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/3831494936.html
UPDATE: Was listed at $10,700. **SOLD**
(05/30/2013) This looks in good shape.
“Older restoration. Body was taken down to bare metal, primed and repainted in 2012. There is absolutely NO rust-through anywhere. Hat channels, floor pans, etc are all solid. Winter top with side curtains and doors. M31 machine gun mount, rifle mount, axe, shovel, gerry can, spare, radio antennae and mount. Winch w/PTO. All proper straps and military items. Converted to 12 volt. Tires are weather checked but serviceable. Good oil pressure, clutch and brakes. Also a few manuals and spare parts included.
NEW:
4 shocks, waterpump, fuel tank, body mounts, fender and body welting, lock-out hubs, shackles and rebuilt rear springs and vacuum wiper motors. Also included is a custom all weather cover made of Military grade rip stop from Beachwood Canvas.”
The transfercase shifters are oddly bent.
“This jeep can be a restoration project or just a daily fun driver. The jeep is mechanically sound, but does have the old vehicle issues. I have some extras, like the manual and some origanal type tail lights. The motor is a flat head four and runs great. There has been a Saginaw front end conversion, but it is still drum brakes and no power steering. It does have lockouts, in four wheel low, this thing will climb a wall. This is a very fun and unique vehicle, because of that I am open to offers.”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/3834942419.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
There is some value here.
“I think it is a 1956. For parts only. No title.Some rust in floors but easy fix.pictures tell the story. Comes with Omix rear quarter panel and front quarter panel for passenger side. Easy fix.Drive train complete. Does not run. Trans appears to shift in and out of gears. Engine appears locked up but seems to be all there. Somewhere along the line someone has loosened various components on the engine but they appear to be all there. That is what I know. I bought it to fix up but found a runner so I am on to the next one. Happy to answer any more ??? Shipping to be paid by buyer no matter what the calculater says Buyer Resonsible for Shipping or local pic up.”
