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Craigslist DNS Issues

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I had some time this morning to do a few updates, but I have having a horrible time getting Craiglist ads to open.  It seems Craigslist is having some DNS issues.  Hopefully, this will be resolved later.

– Dave

 
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1951 CJ-3A Roseburg, Or **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700

(07/13/2011)  The fiberglass seats look from the 70s/80s.

“( No Winch ) ford 6 cyl ,35″ tires on 15″ rims, tow bar, have origenal wheels and tires witch are bald , new seat covers for the fiberglass seats.. have new custom footpedal assembly- needs installed , tilt coulum with new custom steering wheel- needs installed, wirring hooked back up and she ready to have fun.the ingine is practicaly new. also have painless wiring kit. call tony, if no awnser, leave message.. I drive truck. please be patiente and ill get back with you as soon as i can.”

 
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Intermittent Updates for the next week

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The kids are in town for Christmas, so updates will be intermittent.

My sister forwarded this picture of her chickens celebrating the holidays.

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Chuck’s 1951 CJ-3A

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Chuck wrote me yesterday to share his good looking 1951 CJ-3A. He bought it last summer off of eWillys, choosing a 1951 jeep because that was the year he was born. The body, home built by the previous owner, is made from 3/16th steel. Chuck is currently rebuilding a Koenig hard top for it.

Chuck, thanks for sharing the pics. I look forward to seeing the top when you finish it!

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1953 M-38A1 POrtland, Or eBay

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Here’s a strangely modified M-38A1.

“This is one of the better Willys still around & with some final touches it can become the best one.  Due to the fact that the vehicle is a Recovered Theft from WA state it has a Salvage title.  It looks like this unit has been restored, it comes with 350 Chevy engine, Edelbrock carburetor & 3 speed automatic transmission; runs & (lot) drives great! Mileage is exempt.”

View all the information on eBay

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1949 CJ-3A Helena, MT **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.

This may be a CJ-2A. Looks solid.

“Small block Chevy. Short ratio shift. Headers. 4 barrel carb. hydrolic clutch. 4 wheel drive New seats. This jeep is crazy fast and about half dangerous, will only sell to a mature adult. NO KIDS.”

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1953 CJ-3B Fort Collins, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3800

Looks good, but has a l-head in stalled in it.

“Everything works tiptop! Ready to go hunting, fishing, camping, 4wheeling or just cruise around town. Will not leak on garage floor. 4 cyl., New transmission, Winch, Towbar, Softtop, Seats and Belts for 4”

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1943 MB Carson City, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: Was $2200. **SOLD**

Looks like it has a f-head. No obvious rust.

“2200.00 O.B.O 1943 Willys MB 43 military Jeep
Flat Fender!! Runs and drives good,4×4 still working
Perfect starter rig for next Hot August nights!!”

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Hobart G621 Welder Rocky Mount, NC **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Walter spotted this one.  It looks restorable.

“Hobart G261 Welder 250 amps 40volts, Has a Willys Jeep BSBT Industrial Engine CJ2A,
Comes already on a trailer, Gas tank will have to be replaced, Engine and welder was working
before it set for about 2 years. Will be sold as is but will make someone a nice welder, was
going to restore but have another Welder I am restoring now. All reasonable offers will be taken.”

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1964 Photograph of Guys and Guns on eBay

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This odd photograph shows guys with their guns o a CJ-2A.

“Operation: May 1964
Location: United States
Specialty: Young gun loving American male hunters with their trusty shot guns and classic Willys Jeep CJ5.
Identification: Date stamp along the border of the image.
Image Type & Dimensions: Single-Weight ~ Gelatin Silver ~ Color ~ 3.5″ x 3.5″
Condition: Very Good: Some discoloration on the reverse side with minor edge and corner wear.”

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1945 Flattie Randle, WA Make Offer

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This is likely a parts jeep.

“I have a TITLED 1945 willys jeep that someone was in the process of putting a chevy 350 in it. It consists of the tub, frame tow hitch, bumpers, a bunch of parts, a chevy 350 and tranny, and for the right price i have an original running Flathead 4 Cyl with the t-90 transmission and transfer case. so shoot me an offer. or im willing to throw in a completely rebuilt Polaris indy storm 800 triple. bith a brans new motor, track, skid, everything and custom paint for a ski doo or polaris 03 or newer snowmobile 144 track or longer i can send pictures of the sled. please email me for my number if you have an offer or just email me pictures and info. thank you!”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/3492819650.html

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1946 CJ-2A MIssissippi $1500

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No pics provided.

“I have a 46 jeep. Great tires no motor everything else is there. Everything was working when the motor blew. $1500 obo call or text anytime can send pics . 6628890413”

http://northmiss.craigslist.org/cto/3494390579.html

 
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1953 M-38A1 Rougemont, NC $2500

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This looks solid.

“1953 Willys Jeep. Good condition. $2500.00”

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/atq/3490322141.html

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1944 GPW Surprise, AZ $1500

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UPDATE:  price dropped to $1200.

(12/20/2012) It’s been sitting a while, but has potential.

“1944 Ford (Jeep) Willys. Clean and clear title. It is a complete vehicle just need to be restored or fixed, has surface rust on it and a little bit of rust that has gone through but not to bad. Original flat 4 in it. This is a great start at a restroration call for details. JOHN 623-330-6184. Jeep has been sitting for 20years so no does not run and asking $1500 obo.”

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/3495182068.html

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Seasons Greetings from Canada

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The holiday spirit seems to have overtaken Lawrence and his 1929 Willys Overland Whippet. Lawrence hails from West Vancouver, BC, Canada.  I guess they take the holidays pretty seriously up there. This picture shows them getting ready to deliver Christmas eve presents in style.  And here, I thought he got the Whippet all dressed up just to land at the top of eWillys!  Lawrence is also the soon-to-be owner of FC-150.

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Africa in a Jeep by Joe Ceurvorst

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I stumbled across this book written by French Author Joe Ceurvorst based on a trip in 1956.  I have found two different covers for it (shown below).  Most copies seem to be in the UK. The author was traveling around Africa about the same time as Dorothy and Louise.

Apparently, the writers of the Catholic Herald weren’t uber fans of the book.  Their review, in full, from March 9th, 1956, goes like this:

It may seem virtually impossible today to find real adventure, the French author of this book found it by irresponsibly taking an old liberation jeep, with a single passenger and a dog, on a round-African trip from Algiers to the Gulf of Guinea, thence to Lake Victoria, and back to Tunis via Cairo.

Our surprise, however, at his still being alive is greater than at the revelations of his story. It was worth writing, but the account is superficial. Good reading, perhaps. for a dull and oversafe train journey.

Abe Books has copies of this book

1) http://www.abebooks.co.uk/Africa-Jeep-Ceurvorst-J-Staples-1956/67949495/bd

2) http://www.abebooks.co.uk/book-search/author/ceurvorst/sortby/3/

3) http://www.abebooks.com/book-search/author/joe-ceurvorst/

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WWII Military Stamp Kit **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

The seller claims these were used for stamping Willys, MBs, Dodge during WWII.  I don’t know if that is true or not, but it is a neat kit.

“Found in estate sale, ww2 military metal stamping kit, all the numbers and letters are there with extra stamping tool. look at my other action for moor military items, thank you”

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1940s CJ-2A Howe Fire Truck Brochure on eBay

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I would imagine this is an early Howe brochure.

“This auction is for a rare vintage dealer brochure for the CJ2A fire jeep conversion. Was from Cutler Motors in Mora MN. The brochure comes with a matching envelope.”

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1958 DJ-3A Dispatcher Manual on eBay

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Here’s a hard to find manual.

“This 56 page Owners Manual is in excellent shape. some black marks on outside of back cover. Inside perfect!From my personal collection of 47 years.”

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1950 CJ-3A Oroville, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

This has a couple interesting features.  The first is the unusual body extender.  The seller says this is a factor original extension (which differs from the Koenig aftermarket extension).  I have not encountered a factory body extension. There is no evidence for one at the CJ-3B Page either.  The small bars in place to act as supports underneath are different than I have see as well, though could have been replaced.

The second is the rare crankshaft driven PTO which along with the mechanicals for a rear PTO.  The body looks pretty solid, per the seller’s description.  There is some work to be done, but this might be worth a look.

“Here’s a real nice, basically rust free jeep. Only rust is surface rust that you can remove by running a rag over it. This jeep seems to be a nice find. Has ordered from factory winch & brackets, PTO unit, PTO lever & winch levers, as seen in picture, on floor passenger side, Also, governer & PTO unit for rear of jeep in good shape. Also comes with a factory rear body extension, very rare. Appears to have nothing missing, as pictures will show. Motor is not froze up and turns freely by hand. Carburator, intake manifold & lifter cover are off the engine, but all the bolts and parts are there. I do not know why these items were removed from jeep, due to death of the man that used to own this jeep. Due to there being two manifolds, I am guessing there might have been a miss due to an air leak or gasket leak, and possibly he bought new manifold to solve the problem, again I don’t know. As seen in the pictures, the hat channel under this jeep, is not all rusted out and body has never been removed. Again, very clean, very nice jeep. Call for more info or pictures.”

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1958 FC-170 Robertsville, MO eBay

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Craig forwarded this. It looks like a nice restoration.

“1958 Jeep FC-170 professionally restored from the frame up after we saved this Jeep from a pasture near Hermann, MO. Engine rebuilt with less than 150 miles.

New paint, rubber, seats and all around lumber on the bed. Runs and drives perfectly!

This was project for my Dad that never ran the Jeep much at all and wants to sell. I can email more pics if needed.”

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Sunliner 4WD Tram on eBay

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I saw this and thought it might be a reworked jeep train.  Though no tour jeep, I saw surprised to learn it was four wheel drive.  Just imagine cruising up the Ouray, Colorado, in this beast … lol. And, you can get a pretty nice FC for $39,999 (asking price on eBay).

“SUNLINER TRAM from zoo, seats approximately 40 people
Offer of $34k by Fri takes her home
Very good condition
Gas engine runs well
4WD
Opportunity for your group tours
Useful in any facility or for event grounds shuttling FUN
Easy to drive
Loudspeaker
Power car can be disconnected from trailer car as needed for lesser crowd”

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1945 GPW Oceanside, CA eBay

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This refurbished jeep looks solid.

“2800 miles on complete vehicle rebuild, have all part and machine shop receipts. Has the following modifications: 12 volt conversion, 105 amp alternator, electric fuel pump, T90 civilian transmission, hydraulic clutch, firewall mounted master cylinders with swing pedals, front Warn hubs, and fixed front spring perches.It is equipped with hand engine crank, Hi-Lift Jack, Ramsey RPE 8.5e winch with wireless remote control, and Whelen Traffic Advisor 8 segment LED flasher. “Demolition derby” 8 ply rated tires. Summer bikini top, painted WWII #319 flat O.D. green, rust free. Comes with seat belts, car cover, tow bar, and wired for running/brake tow vehicle lights. Clean title, restored California black and white 1945 plate, registered until 2013. Freshly serviced, ready for the trail.”

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1942 GPW? Las Vegas, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4300.

Needs work. It doesn’t have a title.

“My father passed away and we need extra cash for funeral costs. He bought this jeep from an old friend in minnesota and i know he had the title for it, but we can’t find it anywhere.

It will start up and drives just fine for a 1942, although the brakes need to be serviced. I believe there just needs to be brake fluid added as i remember him mentioning this to me.

This is not a ‘slat grille’.

the engine is original as is all the other parts. It needs some work obviously, but these are going for $15,000-20,000 in restored condition.”

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1954 M-38A1 Nor-Cal, CA $5500

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Some OD paint would suit this well.

“Origonal 1954 M38-A1 mostly stock . Has been converted to 12 volt . Stock engine and running gear . I have all old stock parts to go with it (lights , generator , fuel tank , ect.) . These stock one are getting harder and harder to find . Send me an email if you are interested.”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3492624246.html

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