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1942 GPW Santa Rosa, CA **SOLD**

October 4, 2012 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,000

(08/24/2012) Looks nice.

“1942 GPW Ford Jeep.Original data plates and hood number. Restored a few years ago. Thus jeep was used in several movies filmed in Petaluma , Ca. It has a rebuilt carb., rebuilt transmission (I was told this when I purchased it), new tires on 5 original split rim combat wheels, new paint and a new canvas top.It has a Willys motor (which was in it when I got it) and a 12 volt system. It was restored with all the original parts., i.r everything was taken off, sandblasted, cleaned and repaired (as needed) and put back on. The front seat cushions are not new- there were on it when I got it. It had a new wiring system an all lights and horn work perfectly.The beauty of this jeep is the original data plates – often missing and the original hood number – often sandblasted off or painted over.”

 
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Just a few posts today

October 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: News This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I got busy on other projects last night, so just a few posts today.

 
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Craig travels over Black Bear Pass in Colorado

October 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Craig has a chance last month to make a trip into the mountains of Colorado.  He thought everyone would enjoy these pics, which are beautiful!

“Here’s some pictures of our trip to Black Bear road on 9/21/12 . The Jeep shown is a 1978 Wagoneer converted into a tour jeep.  It has been in service since 1978.  I’m going to try to put together something on my site maybe.  It’s not FC related but has to do with the history of my tour jeep.  I might have some time this week before we leave for our vacation.  Some factoids; Wild Bill has been down Black Bear more than any other person living or dead, upwards of 2000 times.  He’s been driving for the company for about 34 years and drove for others and personally drove the area 10 years before.  We were there at the height of the Fall colors out there!  IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!  I put some descriptions on the titles of the pictures.  The switchbacks are below the steps of Black Bear and both are past the summit.  Once you pass the summit Black Bear turns into a one way trail as passing is obviously impossible to do on the trail from that point on.”

Here is the Tour Jeep:

Below is a view of Telluride, Colorado

Black Bear’s swtichbacks:

Wild Bill

Black Bear Pass at 12,840 Feet

Another View of Black Bear’s Switchbacks

This is a 900 foot drop.  Tread carefully!

Steps of Black Bear


 

 
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Paper Models at Papercruisers.com

October 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Models • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Patrick forwarded this website.  According to the website, Jesse Smith is a big Landcruiser fan.  He is such a big fan, that he builds Landcruisers (and over vehicles) out of paper.  Below are two non-Landcruiser models he makes that you all ought to recognize.  He sells the models for $7.00.

http://papercruiser.com

 
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Extended CJ-2A in Spain, but there is a small problem . . .

October 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, Features, Unusual • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Roberto’s friend Mr. Paco, has run into some bureaucracy trying title his Jeep.  I will let Roberto explain the details.

Let me introduce you the Willys CJ2A jeep owns by my friend mr. Paco, who lives at Valladolid, Spain. The jeep was found years ago at a farm (barn find!!!) and have belonged to an aristocratic dame, if I´m not wrong.

As you could see in the pics, it has a very curious extended body conversion with short hard-top and that´s the reason to ask your help. We would like to know if this kind of conversion could be done at the States as an extra ordered by the customer, or the institution which imported to Spain. Paco wants to get a tittle for his jeep as an historic vehicle and it seems that here, he needs to claim that this kind conversion was made at the factory. I mean, that this characteristic is “historical”. If not, he should modify again it to be a standard CJ2A jeep…Absurd, and illogical, as the guy who has pointed him this doesn´t care about the possibility of a local conversion made at Spain…isn´t would be this “historical” too? Burocracy, absurd and illogical burocracy…

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v82/Roberto67/Willys%20CJ2A%20jeep%20Paco/?albumview=slideshow

 

I responded to Roberto writing that while I knew a small outfit in California created CJ-2Ls by expanding the middle of some CJ-2As, I was not aware of any aftermarket group nor any Willys option to have the bodies extended in the rear (despite plenty of examples of jeeps that have been extended in the rear).  Does anyone else know anything different?

Here are some examples of jeeps extended at the back.
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/04/28/1950-cj-3a-heber-city-ut-3500/
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/04/06/1953-m-38a1-hamilton-mt-5500/
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/01/16/year-flattie-phoenix-az-3750/
http://www.ewillys.com/2012/01/05/1946-mbgpw-murphys-ca-2500/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/10/22/1945-gpw-ceres-ca-2850/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/04/27/1947-cj-2a-with-extended-rear-ramona-ca-ebay/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/04/05/1946-cj-2a-phoenix-az-3150/
http://www.ewillys.com/2011/01/29/1963-dj-picture-rocks-az-2000/
http://www.ewillys.com/2010/11/26/army-depot-dj-3a-alexander-city-al-ebay/

 
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1941 Ford GP at Photobucket

October 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Features This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I ran across these images of ‘swedeherbie’s’ 1941 Ford GP project.  He has posted over one hundred pictures.

View all the images at Photobucket

 
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1975 CJ-5 Fire Jeep Thorndale, PA **SOLD**

October 3, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ5, Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was at auction.

Thanks go to Steve for spotting this jeep on municibid.com.  Plenty of details provided, though the pics aren’t the greatest.

“The Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company is selling a 1975 Jeep CJ-5 previously utilized as a brush fire unit.  This vehicle is owned by the original owner and it was delivered on June 7, 1975.  The configuration into a brush fire unit was completed by the Brush Buggie Corporation  prior to delivery.  Configurations included the integrated roll cage, water tank, extended front bumper with fire pump, and emergency warning lights and sirens.  The vehicle was refurbished in May of 1993 by Fire Company members.

Specifications:
1975 Jeep CJ-5
258 Cubic-inch 4.2 Liter Straight 6
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Manufacturer Date of Jeep: February 1975
BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A Tires
Size: LT235/75/R15

Tread Depth:
Driver’s Side Front: 18/32”
Passenger’s Side Front: 18/32”
Driver’s Side Rear: 18/32”
Passenger’s Side Rear: 18/32”

GVW: 5,500 lbs

250 GPM Gorman-Rupp Exhaust Powered Centrifugal Pump powered by a 9 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 4 cycle motor (Rebuilt during May 1993 Refurbishment)
110 Gallon UPF Poly Tank (Added during May 1993 Refurbishment)
Hannay Electric Hose Reel with 100 feet of Garden Hose
Mileage: 13,625 (As of 9/23/2012)
Inspection Expiration: April 2012
Front Axle Rebuilt: May 1993
Ball Joints and U-Joints Replaced: May 1993
Shocks Replaced: May 1993
Steering Dampener Replaced: May 1993
Re-sprung Leaf Springs: May 1993
Radiator Replaced: November 20, 2008
Fuel Pump and Filter Replaced: March 14, 2009
Equipment Included:
– Federal AeroDynic Lightbar
– Federal 100 Watt Dynamaxx Siren Speaker
– (2) Brush Rakes
– (1) Spade Head Shovel
– (1) Pulaski Tool

The water tank has a 1-1/2” inlet for filling the tank.  Pump provides water to hose reel as well as 6 foot garden hose stored under the passenger’s seat.  Vehicle is capable of “pump and roll”.

Damage includes a tear on the driver’s seat upright portion, a small tear in the passenger’s side seat upright portion, a dent on the passenger’s side front fender, and dent on passenger’s side jamb.”

 
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Old Jeep Carnival Ride found in 2011 at Garage Sale

October 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, toys, videos This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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The folks at Billy Bob and Company documented a carnival ride discovered at a local garage sale.  I wish I found garage sales that good!

This link shows a photo of a little girl riding what appears to be the same ride.

 
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New Pedal Jeep for $199.95

October 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Buz spotted this pedal car at genuinehotrod.com.

“Hit the trails! This pedal car captures the look of that classic flat-fendered trail runner preferred by all-terrain kids. It’s constructed of durable stamped steel, with smooth-turning pedals and steering, and steel wheels wrapped in soft, knobbed tires. Measures 33 1/2” L x 16” W x 15” H, perfect for kids 3-6 years old.”

http://www.genuinehotrod.com/itemgroup/four-by-four-pedal-car

 
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1953 CJ-3B Grenada, CA **SOLD**

October 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.

This looks like a good price.

“This is a 1953 cj3b. Its has a rebuilt 134f head , the original motor. Its has the t18 3 speed tranny and the duel stick transfer case. has warn hubs, an 8000 puond warn winch, the tires are bfg mud terrians with about 80% on them. This is a great jeep to go hunting,a project, or just to cruise around.It runs great”

 
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1953 CJ-3B Big Bear Lake, CA **SOLD**

October 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.

Another nice CJ-3B.

“1953 Willys Jeep CJ3B,Buick V-6 w/RV Cam,4 Barrel on Alum. Intake,Headers,HEI Dist.Rebuilt T-90 w Warn Overdrive,27 front,44 rear,4 Wheel locking Hubs,10″ Brakes,Wagoneer springs,Saginaw Steering,tilt GM column,Heater/Defroster,BMW front seats,stock type rear seat,locking boxes in back,Air Compressor and rear bumper tank.Swingout spare tire mount,1 year old paint,soft top &surry top.Elect. Wipers,Like new Tires(all 5).Rare jeep,1st year of the High Hoods.”

 
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1946 VEC CJ-2A Bonney Lake, WA **SOLD**

October 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500

There’s still value here, despite the lunatic who modified the back.

“One of the very first of the civilian Jeeps produced after the end of World War II. The column shift was Willys attempt to break away from the military era and appeal as a everyday driver. This does run and everything mechanically functions. All stock with original running gear. L-head 134 engine, t-90 trans, and model 18 transfer case. This was however the victim of a lunatic that started to fix a little rust in the tub and ended up cutting the rear of the tub up. I have another tub to go with it. Front sheet metal is in good condition and the 2A flip-out windshield frame is in very good shape. This is a great project that is worth restoring.”

 
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1952 M-38 Millville, Ca eBay

October 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-38 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  This is back on eBay

(07/03/2012) This looks like a good restoration candidate.

“WILLYS 1952 M-38 JEEP

The jeep has a strong engine, needs carb rebuild

Has Ramsey PTO winch on the front

The electrical has been changed to 12 volt

Very solid body, frame, floorboards, floor support channels

No rust! just on surface!

This Jeep is for restoration, I would like to see this go to someone that would put it back to original M-38 specs. My intention was just that when I purchased it but do not have the time now.

Please ask any questions before bidding on it, I will be happy to answer the best I can. If you are interested I would suggest come and see the M-38 in person. I will be happy to show you the Jeep. It is located in Northern California area.”

View all the information on eBay

 
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1949 CJ-2A Edgewood, CA **Status Unknown**

October 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Was $3000. **Status Unknown**

This looks solid.  It is at four different colors:  blue, black, red, and green.

“For Sale 1949 willys jeep… 1959 volvo motor runs great. Body good condition. Street legal.”

 
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1945 GPW Woodland Hills, CA **SOLD**

October 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.

It’s got matching numbers, but needs work.  No title.

“At this point I’m not finding the time to restore GPW 266079 DOD 4-21-45. I’m in Woodland Hills. It’s matching number engine frame and dataplate. Has 5 combat rims, back seat and a few other goodies. There may be an item or two I haven’t taken pictures of a few things such as gastank, spare gas can holder and other parts that go with the GPW. Has a T-90 installed and you can see in the one picture of the skid plate that they dropped the tranny down rather completely cutting up the cowl. I have a complete GPW T-84 tranny and transfer case that goes with sale. There is no title as it came off a ranch in Colorado, so only bill of sale.”

 
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1951 CJ-3A Bonney Lake, WA **SOLD**

October 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200

“Solid CJ3a that has had the floors replaced so no rust. All stock except for f-head motor that is siezed. Have title and collector plates so no more tabs. Excellent start for someone as a complete project. Open to trades, firearms, silver dollars and cash.”

 
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1952 CJ-3A Phoenix, AZ $6500

October 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This looks solid.

“1952 Willys Jeep- Original owner good condition, stored inside and no rust.”

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/3309133418.html

 
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1946 CJ-2A Kinnear, WY **SOLD**

October 2, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.

(09/19/2012) This looks so sad and lonely.

“For sale one 1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A for parts or restoration. This jeep has all original drivetrain parts and most body parts, althought it is in kinda rough shape.
Asking $500 obo. please contact me if you have any questions or are intrested,”

 
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Year? M-38 Emmett, ID **SOLD**

October 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-38 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  This sold.  The new owner is looking for parts.

This has a CJ-2A engine.  It also has an CJ-3A windshield.  There is some rust in the jockey box floor.  There are no data plates, so the title number matches nothing.

 
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1946 CJ-2A Grand Forks, ND $3000

October 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This might be in good shape given where appears to be stored.

“For Sale is a Running 1946 Willy’s jeep runs, drives, new rubber and battery. Great project car. For more information or pictures email, call or text seven 0 one seven 4 1 seven 0 six eight”

http://grandforks.craigslist.org/cto/3307844676.html

 
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1942 MB Mesquite, NV **SOLD**

October 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: MB • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** was $7500

The fuel inlet looks like a custom installation.

“1942 jeep in good condition V8 289 new tires & brakes”

 
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1955 CJ-3B Moultrie, GA **SOLD**

October 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Be on the look out for a can of black spray paint gone wild.

“THIS IS A GOOD CONDITION 1955 WILLYS HIGH HOOD JEEP. SERIAL NUMBER 57348   I AM NOT SURE IF IT WAS EVER MILITARY OR NOT, PROBABLY NOT.    THE JEEP RUNS AND DRIVES STRONG AND SMOOTH. NO SMOKE OR DRIVE TRAIN NOISE. I HAVE NOT SERVICED THE DRIVE TRAIN AND IT IS STILL ONE OF THE QUIETEST I HAVE DRIVEN.  YOU WILL NEED TO SERVICE ALL THE RUNNING GEAR BEFORE YOU DRIVE IT ANY DISTANCE.    WHAT I HAVE DONE IS REBUILT CARB,   NEW BATTERY,    NEW PLUGS,    NEW MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE LINES.    FRESH CAMO PAINT. NEW SEAT CUSHIONS    FOR ITS AGE THE JEEP IS IN GOOD CONDITION  .  KEEP IN MIND ,THIS WAS A FRAME ON RESTORATION  SO I CAN SELL AT THIS LOW PRICE .    THE JEEP WILL BE SOLD WITH BILL OF SALE NO TITLE. I MAKE NO OTHER CLAIMS OR GUARANTEES.”

 
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1951 M-38 Florence, OR **SOLD**

October 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-38 • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6900

(08/28/2012) This looks good.  It doesn’t have the original block.

“1951 M38; while NOT restored this jeep is very solid; its been converted to 12 volt; has new steel tub; starts easy and runs well. Some parts such as seats not authentic. More photos available. Selling to buy a different military vehicle and hope it goes to a good home! $6,900. ”

 
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1947 CJ-2A Brandon, FL $3000

October 1, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Besides being lifted, the entrance area has been trimmed down.

“1947 Willys Jeep with original engine, transmission, transfer case, and axles. Jeep runs great and both high and low 4×4 works. Then engine does smoke a little bit, but no more than to be expected for ’47. This jeep will go anywhere a four wheeler will go. Has lockers in front and rear. Although there is no title. Call or text Daniel 863-441-4370 anytime if I do not answer leave a message and will get back to you ASAP.”

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/3307223616.html

 
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Johnny The Jeep Coloring Book

September 30, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Books, Features, toys This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Well, I purchased this coloring book last month.  Let me save you all some money by telling you that the only jeep in the entire book is the one on the front cover (and that one is obviously already colored)!!  Oh well . . .

(08/14/2012) The “Johnny Jeep Coloring Book” from the Merrill Publishing Company #3457 . Copyright 1943. Cover art by Schumacher. It measures 8 /2″ by 11″ and has 48 pages to color.”