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Matt alerted me to a man named “Metcalf” from Pirate 4×4 who is “documenting his 2000 mile round trip in his flatty. 1000 miles up, 4 days of wheeling, 1000 miles home”. Anyone willing to travel 1000 miles through Utah, Idaho, Montana and Colorado at a top speed of 53mph is a brave man indeed! Note the picture below. That’s the jeep outside Moab. I wish I’d thought of that!
http://2000milesofnervousnirvana.blogspot.com
Leo reports that the inventor of the Jeep Camper passed away in March. You can learn more here:
http://www.cj5camper.com/index.php
CORRECTION: I accidentally wrote that Paul launched this new website when is was actually Kyle.
Kyle Butcher has launched a new jeep club. He asked me to share that information:
This New club merges pre-1970 jeep loving people. It isn’t just for flat fenders but all classic Jeeps. Great start and great group of people. There are also multiple options. You can join as a member and recieve member benefits or just go on the forum and the facebook for free, up to you. http://www.eastcoastwillys.org and east coast willys association on facebook.
This is an organization to bring pre 1970 Jeep enthusiasts together.
To join go to the online store and select membership.
ANYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN AND PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS. THIS IS BASED OFF OF PRE 1970 JEEPS AND EVENTS ARE DESIGNED FOR THOSE VEHICLES.
I was looking through some pictures related to this post and spotted this CJ-3A with a Jeep-a-Trench and snow plow in a wrecking yard in Santa Rosa, CA. I don’t know if it is for sale, but it might be. It’s no wonder the back tires are flat!
UPDATE: Was listed at $10,000. Status Unknown.
$6000 for the jeep and $4000 for the winch. As best as I can tell, the winch looks WWII to me.
“Very nice 1946 Jeep Willys CJ2A 1st year for the civilian jeep with authentic WWII Braden Capstan winch. Runs great has 18,000 miles pretty much all original. Has sat in a barn for most of its life. Minimal rust nothing to worry about. 3 speed manual tranny. 4X4 works great. Comes with 2 tops and 1 set of doors. This jeep is a blast to drive you can fold the windshield down or leave it up. The winch is a fully operational and genuine WWII equipment. Asking $10,000.00 complete or will seperate if you just want the jeep or winch. $6,000.00 for the jeep and $4000.00 for the winch.”
The body looks nice on this rebuilding wagon.
“1951 Willys jeep stationwagon. Rebuilt 80’s Cad 4.1 V6 motor & trans. 1967 Cougar 9″ rear end, Heidts crossmember with Mustang II. New exhaust since pics exits behind rear tires. Only 1700 miles on the car since built in 2001. Nice paint some minor scratches that should buff out. American torq thrust wheels with new front tires, rears are like new. Radio-cd, heater, electric wipers. Tilt column. Built from a rust free car- no patch panels! Asking 12,500 or obo. Some old car trades considered up or down. 36O-533-7925. Send any pics if you have something of interest.Also very clean and painted under the car chassis etc.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/3820618754.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
“1949 Willy Jeep
CJ-2A
Rebuilt engine with about 400 miles on
Runs great.
Asking $3,000/BO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
This appears worth a look. It runs. More pictures at the website.
“THIS IS A GREAT PROJECT JEEP. THE ENGINE WILL RUN AND TRANSMISSION DOES SHIFT.
NEEDS DRIVE SHAFT . OWNER HAD HIGH HOPES IN THIS PROJECT BUT RAN OUT OF ENERGY.
SELL PRICE: $1500 MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN.”
This might be worth a look. I’m not sure why this is listed in Reno, but located in Idaho.
“1947 Jeep CJ2A asking $2,600.0”
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/3819693559.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3800. Last listed in 2011.
(06/20/2010) This appears in good shape.
“1942 ford GPW flat fender jeep stock with 4 cly runs on a nonop. Jeep has been off the frame. the Frame has been painted all rust is been repaired and removed body is been cleaned in undercoating underneath all the brakes u joints starter wiring are new Etc. gas tank and Radiator have been cleaned. It has been Change over to 12 V And has alternator in a external oil filter. Needs paint Shocks tires in the springs are weak because of age. 3800.00 obo thanks David 916-715-679two”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3821423882.html
UPDATE: Pics provided. It’s got a civilian body, but many other parts are military.
“1946 willy’s jeep in great shape runs and drives with only 25,000 miles $4000obo
Call or text (shantell) 570-977-5527”
http://poconos.craigslist.org/cto/3819176707.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900.
This has a fiberglass 3B body.
“1958 Kaiser WILLYS CJ3B “JEEP” FLAT FENDERS, 1955 Military boxed frame with factory schackle reversal, spring over axel, 5:38 Gear Ratio, Dana 44 rears, with Dana 25 front with WARN locking hubs, Siganaw SPower steering box, 11″ brakes in Rear, Rebuilt Chevrolet 4.3 V6 motor with Rockwell 4 bbrrl carb, 65HEI Sanderson Headers, 110amp chrome alternator, electric fans, MSD ignition, 4 speed tranny with 6:55 to 1 crawler gear, Spicer M18 transfer case, hydraulic clutch (NO LINKAGE)! Fiberglkass tub, with steel nose, fresh 1958 “Paradise White” paint, 6″ lift Military surplus Goodyear Wrangler HUMMVEE 37×12.50x16r tires wrapped around new 16″ 5 lug white wagon wheel rims. chopped windshield 4″, roll bar, wired for lights, set up for winch with internal power take off, 2 sets of racing seats, have title, serial number 575453944, leaving for military must sell ASAP. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,500.
At least there is room to carry spare tires.
“OFF ROAD TRUCK 4 sale or trade – $14500 (MARS HILL )
52″ tires 19.5×24 on 17×24 custom 6 shooter wheels
custom four link tube frame
fiberglass body
16×2.5 king coils SCS
quick change 4×4 transfercase with yolks
2.5 ton Rockwell axles
Full hydrolic steering
race seats and harnesses
radiator quad fans
fuel tank
MSD
600hp aluminum head 472 Chevy big block HP serpentine belt set up
fender wall headers
turbo 400 4L80 pump Allison clutches manual valvebody floor shifter 3500 stahl”
I don’t know if these are $1500/each or total. No pics provided.
“4 antique jeeps for sale for parts or restore .
local pickup only.”
No pics, but seller will donate $100 to Oklahoma Red Cross.
“Willys,Jeep MB,GPW ,CJ,WW2, Set of 5 Combat Rims, no Nuts Or Bolts,Straight,Rebuildable,Restorable,sandblast then paint… all in Good useable condition, 4.5 x 16,
Hate ta Part with em but My Air Force Son is Getting Married…
As a Bonus,When Sold,
I Will also Donate $100.00 in YOUR NAME to the American Red Cross for Oklahoma….
Thanx..
Best to call.(909) Seven 95-9321”
No pics provided.
“1948 CJ2A willys jeep. motor turns and runs. started project including 12v conversion.
contact for photos”
This has a fiberglass body with a metal dash.
“I am not in a hurry to get rid of this vehicle, I just have too many projects and need to trim the fat. For the right $$ or trade I will let it go thoufh. Its a 1942 Ford GPW, runs, drives, stops. Rebuilt MB engine, new T90, rebuilt tcase, rebuilt axles, rancho 2″ springs, confer shackles, saginaw steering, fibergass rub and fenders, original hood dash and grille. New wondhield frame glass and rubber, 12v conversion, 31″ tires, optima battery, k&n filter, autometer gauges, cj7 tilt steering. 2 seats Iincluded, only one pictured.
It runs and drives, needs some loose ends tied up to be completely finished. A weekends work and its roadworthy. Body needs some minor finishing, a little wiring, and some artention to details. ROLL cage pictured Iis not included. I didnt like how it fit and sold it.
Looking for 5000 cash firm or trade for harley or vstar cruiser or running Jeep Wrangler. Can provide pics on request. Not interested in a builder, want something to drive now. Please email with your offer.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3812243376.html
This has an F-head and is missing a floor.
“Selling a cj2a Willys Jeep that needs Complete restoration or for parts. This jeep has no floors but has many valuable parts. The motor is an overhead valve 4 cyl. The drive train alone is worth more than I’m asking. The gears seem to shift ok and the chassis has no rust through. This vehicle must be picked up by the buyer. This jeep is a 4X4 and comes with a bill of sale only.”
http://loz.craigslist.org/cto/3815826964.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000
(03/27/2013) The exterior is rhino lined. It looks solid otherwise.
“!946 Willys CJ2A with 4 cylinder gas motor. Vehicle was totally sand blasted and undercoated with exterior being a Rhino type finish. Vehicle is rust free. Have many extra parts including motor,transmission/transfer case. Canvas top is green with no doors.New seats,glass,tires.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(06/06/2011) It runs and drives.
“1946 Willy’s Jeep. All stock. Rebuilt transmission and transfer case. Runs & stops good.
$3500/Best Offer – CASH ONLY.
CALLS ONLY @320-583-8535. ”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/3820533877.html
<– Day 17 – Mon. May 20th: Gettysburg and A Little Slice of Heaven | Trip Overview | Day 19 – Wed. May 22nd: Old Cars and Chocolate Shots –>
TWO UPDATES From the original post:
On Tuesday we spent the day with Tom, then Merlin, then headed to Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Merlin and Ann driving in a 1941 MB down a forgotten Maryland road.
Tuesday’s drive from Gettysburg to Hershey
After we left Gettysburg on Tuesday, we drove a few miles east to Tom’s house to check out his Truck and Wagon. Tom’s 1948 truck is his daily driver. He’s added some disc brakes and a Ford 302, so it’s got some power and stopping speed. He also rebuilt the entire rear bed and it looks great!
The wagon is a cheap beast he bought that his son now plays with. It’s got lots of rust issues, but runs good.
UPDATE: This is back on eBay (thanks Steve).
(04/14/2013) This CJ-6 was originally purchased as a Tour Jeep for Ouray tours.
“This super rare, all original Jeep CJ6 with the factory 304. It is a great little Jeep with 41,000 original miles, I bought this gem back in ’09. I searched high and low for a CJ6 for years and was after 3 things, a rust free body, original V8 and one painted originally “Copper Poly” which is like a burnt orange, real cool color. You can see a lot of the Copper poly peaking through everywhere, The original paint is under the toolbox cover.
This Jeep has rich history, I bought it from where it lived its whole life, Ouray Colorado, the “The Jeep Capital of the World”. It was originally purchased as a Tour Jeep and used as part of the historic “San Juan Senic Jeep Tours” back in the 70s and 80s and remained there until I bought it, hence why the low miles, it never got far out of southern Colorado. For those who are not familiar, the “San Juan Senic Jeep Tours” was the first Jeep tour company in Ouray, established in 1946 and is still in operation today (see there website www.sanjuanjeeptours.com). You can see several original pictures of other Jeep tours back in the day in the book “JEEP” by David Fetherston.
As mentioned before, this Jeep is rust free. The body is completely original, rust free original floors, fenders and tub, only a very light haze of surface rust on the underside of the floors. The original windshield frame is rust free as well unlike most that have cancer developing. The undercarriage and floor supports are amazingly rust free. The floor supports are super solid, unlike all the other CJ6s I looked at. As mentioned before, the original paint is Copper poly code 526. The paint code is stamped on the cowl tag as seen in the picture. I bought an original 1974 Jeep brochure after I bought this Jeep that contains a picture of a CJ6 painted Copper poly. All the original stickers are still intact including the engine data sticker on the grille, the VIN sticker on the dash, the Warranty sticker on the dash, and bronze data tag on the dash (really cool looking).
The drivetrain is in excellent condition and all original numbers matching, the data tag on valve cover corresponds with the VIN sticker build date on the dash (see pic). The engine code 708h13 breaks down as 7~1974, 08~August, H~304 V8, 13~13th day of the month. You can verify all this information at www.planethoustonamx.com/main/amc_valve_cover_id.htm. The 8th digit in the VIN # contains is an H which designates that it originally came with the 304. It starts and runs perfectly, it has a lot of power and sounds good, it doesnt have any noises or lifter noise. It drives like a dream, it has power steering which is super nice.
This is a very rare CJ6, they only made 2826 in 1974 and less than 1/3 of them came with 304 V8s. Not to many left around and not to mention worth saving”
View all the information on ebay
<– Day 16 – Sun. May 19th: On the Road to Gettysburg | Trip Overview | Day 18 – Tues. May 21st: Food and Jeep Rides –>
Adam, Me and Frank inside the large shop that houses their collections.
On Monday we took full advantage of a lazy morning and didn’t leave the motel until the crack of noon. Our first stop was downtown Gettysburg, where we walked around a bit. I can’t imagine why Lincoln would be so popular around this town!
Soon, we were hungry, so we stopped at Hunts Battlefield Fries and Cafe, a place just south of downtown known (according to the internet) for it’s fresh fries and good burgers.
True to our internet source’s information, the fries were good and there were a lot of them! Ann had a grilled ham/cheese/bacon sandwich that she enjoyed. I had a burger with a good bun and tasty meat. They put no extras on the burger . . . maybe I was supposed to ask for them? It was good anyway.
After lunch we drove to the Gettysburg Battlefield National Park Visitor’s Center. It’s a beautiful new structure. While the surrounding park is free, the museum, the cyclorama and the movie at the visitor’s center costs money. We tried all three and liked the movie the best. After the movie we were whisked upstairs to see the cyclorama. We wished they’d explained what a cyclorama was and underscored how old the cyclorama’s painting was before the show began rather than at the end.
The museum had several groups of school kids completing assignments, so we moved through it rather quickly. It didn’t hit us until near the end of the museum that the different areas of the museum represented each day of the Gettysburg battle. I think it would have been useful to have a sense of nightfall and sunrise as people pass from Day 1 to Day 2 and Day 2 to Day 3.
With the visitor’s center complete, we did a quick tour of the surrounding area:
After touring the park, we headed over to visit Frank at his home, just a few miles north of Gettysburg. Frank had explained that he had some jeeps for us to see.
Entrusting our visit to Siri (iPhone), I asked her to get me directions to Frank’s house. All was going well until we turned into Frank’s long driveway. At that point, Siri warned us to park the vehicle and walk. Ann and I turned to each other and started cracking up. Apparently, Siri was concerned about our well-being and felt we were too far off the road. We were convinced Siri would start yelling “Danger, Danger” and start assimilating us to force us to turnaround. Eventually, I had enough of Siri’s warnings and shut her down.
We finally found Frank and his son Adam at their shop where they keep their collections. As Ann and I marveled at the beauty of the shop, the surrounding barns, and the rolling landscape, Frank explained that he owned three hundred acres of land. He called it a slice of heaven. We could not argue with that description.
Frank and Adam gave us a tour. As you can see in the pictures, they’ve assembled some great stuff. There jeep collection includes a few original paintings, five military jeeps, toys, models, and a CJ-2A they are restoring. They enjoyed sharing their collection with us and we felt honored to be invited. Here are a few photos.
Joe submitted these pics and question:
Question: What happens when you combine the festive atmosphere of the Texas State Fair, a U.S. Army Band and a battalion of M38 Army Jeeps.
Answer: You have a huge parade and tax the driving skills of 24 soldiers with driving in close-order formation.
These LIFE photos by John Dominis are available for sale on the internet. Do an Image Search on “LIFE Jeep-Borne Army Band”. I count 24 jeeps………. Can anyone identify the name of the city in Texas where this was photographed?
http://images.google.com/hosted/life/34e6a0f9c68b49a8.html:
Blaine spotted this ad for an iron that included a jeep. He found it in a 1949 Salesman’s packet.
