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UPDATE: Currently not for sale.
Dan had this M-677 up for sale. A scammer attempted to use photos of the vehicle (though not the exact ones below) in a scam.
“1964 Jeep M-677 Forward Control 4 door, M-677 Four door Military crew cab Forward Control. One of the rarest and most sought after Jeeps. This is one of around 30 known.
Original 3 cylinder Cerlist Diesel motor. This is a rare military version of the FC 170 but with extra doors.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000.
(11/12/2011) It looks nice enough, though not 100% original.
“Built in 1942 by the Willys-Overland Company for the United States Military, this magnificent truly original Willys MB ‘Jeep’ is a piece of living history. By the end of WWII, Willys had made 362,841 ‘Jeeps,’ Ford 281,448, and Bantam 2,675. These ‘Jeeps’ were manufactured at a cost of $738.74 per unit. Willys is generally accepted as the best of the three manufacturers. The standard specifications for the vast majority of these vehicles included a 3-speed manual transmission (floor mounted gearshift with an un-synchronized 1st gear), mated to a front mounted 134.2 cu in (2.2L) 8 valve Straight Four Cylinder engine (which made 54-hp at 4000 rpm, 95 ft.-lbs. torque at 2000 rpm, a 6.48:1 compression ratio, good for 45.4 lb/hp). A 15 gal fuel tank, six-volt electrical system, and pintle tow-hook were also standard fare. This vehicle is in amazing true and authentic condition. Its canvas top and canvas seats are in great shape, as are its two canvas doors, military styled tires (another has been ordered by the owner for the front spare), the flat Army Green military paint and white markings. It even comes with two helmets, authentic period goggles, a reprinted army owners manual, a book including documented history, photos, a good amount of its service history, and even a 1:18 scale die-cast model. This Jeep is a must see for anyone who is a Jeep collector, a fan of military vehicles, or just anyone who would like to own a living piece of American, World, and Vehicle History. This Jeep is all of that and more. You can’t look at it and not be captivated by it.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
Lots of changes to this flattie.
“Iam selling my 1951 Jeep cj3a. It has a 3 speed trans super lower transfer case. The engine is jeeps 4cyl F head instead of the flat head that was in it. The suspension has a 4 inch shackle lift. no body lift. We hand built the tube from the fire wall back. very stronge the under side is real 3M bed liner not the cheap stuff. Has a front mounted winch cable in great condition. Has front brush bumper. Custom build diff and trans skid plates. Custom built 6point roll bar very strong. reinforced on booth sides. The streering has been converted to GM power steering very nice off road. streers like dream.Has been converted to 12volts. led lights for turns on front, Has great bucket seats in the front and a bench in the back. Summer is here great rig to drive around on the weekends.
More pictures can be emailed if interested.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700
Chris spotted this, hoping it could find a home.
“1970 Jeep mail delivery for sale. Right hand drive. 2 wheel drive.I have an affidavid in lieu of title. The previous owner lost the title.. In good shape. Buick V6 is bad. Needs to be replaced. Good Turbo 350 transmission. $700 or best offer.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
(11/10/2011) “1944 willys jeep.With lots of parts. moveing getting rid af lots of stuff. new engine..three differant shops told me its worth.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $600.
(03/13/2012) “set up for small block chev what will ya trade or best cash offer”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $10,700.
(11/11/2012) This was listed as part of an auction back in 2009 of a collection of nice jeeps.
“1948 Willys Jeep
New body & tires.
Call 1-605-four 63-two 4 one 0.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4499. Has been repainted since then.
(11/17/2011) The rims don’t look familiar to me.
“Nice older Jeep
1943 registered with 1946 tub and winshield
Clean title
runs good
no rust”
UPDATE: Well, it seems I’ve used up all of ‘tonight’ and am already working on tomorrow, so I will wait til the morning for additional posts. Ann and I made it to Kanab, Ut, tonight and celebrated with a local dinner. Now we are spending a romantic evening in bed — she on her iPad and me on my computer — well, it works for us 🙂 … Ann thanks everyone for the birthday wishes!
I just couldn’t resist posting this one pic tonight. I’m not sure why Steve drove all the way from California just to read a book, but I can’t fault his choice in them!
(From Earlier) Nope, no April fools .. more posts later tonight. We will be hitting no-service areas soon as we leave Flagstaff . . . well that and it’s officially Ann’s birthday today. I’d better pay attention to her so that she’ll keep accompanying me on these trips!
UPDATE: Was $1500. **SOLD** Scott notes this is not a Gladiator, but rather a Wagoneer.
“HURRICANE OVERHEAD CAM 6.”
Am I missing something? This looks like a great price. Fuel gauge doesn’t work. It might even be financeable.
http://classiccarliquidators.com/classic-cars/1958/willys/wagon/5416714665
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3400.
This might be a fine little run-about jeep for the price.
“1946 CJ-2a Runs great, everything works like it should. Original Go Devil engine, 6 volt electrical ( I thought about converting it to 12 volt, but it works so well I just didn’t see the point). The odometer shows less than 30,000 miles. I have no idea if this is accurate, but am sure it isn’t rolled over past 100,000 because I don’t think these engines last 100,000. The body looks good from outside and is fine to drive as is, but it is pretty rusted out underneath. My plan for this Jeep was to take it out to Colorado for elk hunting trips so I got it all working good mechanically so I wouldn’t have to worry about that during my hunt. I don’t get to go on hunting trips though so I don’t really need this Jeep so I decided to let someone else take it from here.
It is a blast to drive. Mostly I take my dogs for rides and go to the range in it. Everywhere I go people seem to love it.
I did take it off road one time by an old strip mine and was amazed at how easily this little jeep will go anywhere. I used to have a Cherokee that was lifted with 33 inch tires and this little jeep will go anywhere that thing did.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
The motor is frozen, but the body appears to have potential.
“Posting this for a friend, 1959 jeep cj3 b, high hood jeep, motor is froze, jeep sat in a barn the last 20 some years, ran when it was parked, has an aluminum hardtop. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.
This may be an earlish 1946 based on the three dash plates.
“runs and drives needs the Carb rebuilt and put back on its in over good shape only has 4800 miles on it both seats are there”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $3600.
The number on the side suggests this might have been raced or entered in PNW events at some point. The windshield sort of looks CJ-3Bish, but the tubing arms looking CJ-2Aish to me.
“For Sale 1952 Willys M38 Jeep. This jeep has spent most of it’s life as an airport/fire and maintence vehicle. It is rust free and straight! Has a four cylinder flat head jeep engine that smokes slightly. Also comes with a spare engine (cracked block) that has a lot of good parts. Has a fully enclosed canvas top. This would make a great starter jeep for someone looking to restore a military jeep back to it’s original condition. Cash money only, no trades!”
No pics provided.
“Modified with V6 buick motor, springs mounted on top of axles, tow bar, newer top and doors, some older parts saved. Has not run for a couple years”
http://lacrosse.craigslist.org/clt/2933114322.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $7000
(09/05/2011) This appears to have a replacement body.
“Willys CJ2a Registered as a 1946 with many new parts and some upgrades. Runs great, extra parts.”
No pics provided.
“A project that I will not get to anytime soon. This jeep needs a lot of work. Looks like the drivetrain and engine was taken from a 1968-1971 CJ5. Has a Buick 225 V6, Single stick Dana 18 transfer case, and T-14 transmission.”
Probably not from 1941, but you never know. No pics provided.
“41 Willy jeep parts fro t and rear axles and transfer case with shifters if interested call 575 915 five three six one.”
I’m not sure if this is an April Fool’s picture or just some fool posing with a purse. I’d like to claim alcohol was involved, but, sadly, nope, that’s just me with Ann’s purse trying to make her laugh. I should have checked to make sure her camera was still in the bag. Behind me is Bernie’s Custom FC with some beautiful custom work, which I will share later. We are just about packed to start our journey northward.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Were $2500/each
(12/13/2011) These are projects.
“I am selling my 1954 and 1955 Willys High hood jeeps. One has a good motor but the body is rough, and the other has a nicer body but the motor locked up. The one that runs has $1000.00 worth of wheels and tires on it and has only been driven af ew times. I also have new diamond plate rear quarter panels. I am asking $2500.00 each without the tires or quarter panels, $800.00 for the tires and wheels or $5000.00 for everything. This was going to be a project for my son and I, but tough times require a sale. Serious inquiries only please. Please Call with any questions as I dont check my email very often.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Parting Out
(01/10/2012) It’s project with lots of mods.
“This is currently a rolling chassis. i am now parting it out. project with title. Its a 1943 Ford GPW which was the military version built by Ford during WWII. heres the list: Dana 60 front with high steer arms, 14 bolt rear (both 4.10 gears and both stock width, if they were cut i’d b askin more)$1200, 94 lt1 multiport fuel injected 350(from a buick roadmaster-caprice)$800, have brand new still in box Painless Wiring harness for both engine$450(w-computer and chip) and jeep$500 and a new computer with the V.A.T.S. bypass module also from Painless, sm420 (7.02 to 1 granny gear) adapted (Advanced Adaptors) to dana 20 with a Lakewood scattershield and 12″ clutch (new)$650, roll cage$200, wrangler 2″ lifted springs$150, Warrior Products wrangler 2″ shackle reverse$150, brand new summit racing buckets w-covers and brackets$200, tilt gm column$100, new 5 point racing harnesses$100, hydraulic clutch setup, cj5 radiator modified for chev v-8$150, twin electric fans with wiring$100, msd stand alone fuel pump (45psi for fuelie)$50, new Flowtech block hugger headers$100, new cj5 fuel tank with skidplate$150, and i’m sure theres more…. hate to see it go but i have no time anymore to finish. $3500 firm for all or Possible trade/part trade, car/truck of equal value, things that go bang, or.”
Just one update tonight as we are tired from a fun filled day at the FC Roundup. As we were heading back to Jesse’s from dinner we took to the highway for a few miles. Now, I never thought in my wildest dreams that I’d be heading down the Interstate in Phoenix at night in a FC Tour Jeep full of people, let alone traveling at over 60mph and passing other vehicles! For Ann and I it was a perfect ending to a great weekend! More pics and info tomorrow.
Here’s what it looks like at 56MPH in a Tour Jeep with Craig driving (we hit 63MPH at one point), his wife recording the speed and my better half taking a photo. I don’t remember all those lights, but then I was looking out the side as we passed other vehicles. Maybe we hit warp speed and I just wasn’t paying attention? Jason reached 67MPH in his FC Tour Jeep, perhaps setting a new land speed record for Tour Jeeps!?!
Ann and I had a wonderful time at day 1 of the FC Roundup. It was great to match faces with names of people I have corresponded with for years. We spent the start of our visit with Glenn and Colin discussing some of the unusual history of Willys Overland they uncovered recently.
From Left to right is Colin, me and Glenn
As Glenn had to take off, we soon found ourselves on a quick tour of Phoenix in Jason’s FC Tour Jeep. Our quick tour turned into a rollicking ride through Phoenix as its citizens tried to figure out what kind of vehicle was ferrying this crazy group of people. Without hills or dales to wander, we stuck to city streets, waving at all the people who were waving back at us. Canadian Dave was at the helm, navigating the roads of Phoenix like any true Canadian would do … very politely. He didn’t cause a single person to flip us off.
Pretty soon we got thirsty, so we tried to hunt down a Sonic Burger. Unsuccessful on our own, Jason had an opportunity to ask “Big Willy”, a guy next to us wearing a “Big Willy” shirt, if he knew where the closest Sonic Burger place was. Big Willy responded with a point of his finger to our right. Unsure if Big Willy was being accurate or just trying to get rid of us so he could continue driving in traffic, we followed his directions and found the cold drinks we sought.
After our cold drinks, instead of going back to Jesse’s house and the roundup, we soon found ourselves traveling to the airport to pick up Vance. I jumped in to ride shotgun so I could provided directions to the airport; however, my phone’s GPS failed me in our hour of need. Fortunately, Jason’s navigation came through and we found the airport. Now, if you’ve never ridden an FC Tour Jeep through a set of airport terminals, I can highly suggest it. People were smiling and waving … I’ve never seen so many happy people at the airport!!
Eventually, we made our way back to Jesse’s (after a bathroom stop at Valero). After hanging out there for a little while, we all piled into FCs for a trip to dinner. Ann and I jumped back into Jason’s FC. This time, instead of Canadian Dave driving, Jason took the wheel and drove us over to a motel to pick up one more rider before heading to dinner. As we innocently pulled up to the door of the motel, Jason honked the FC’s horn. It just so happened at that moment a woman was walking forty feet or so in front of the FC. The honk startled the woman.
Hearing that honk, the woman’s dog leapt forward, causing the woman to jerk forward too. The woman thought the honk was for her, so she turned around and gave us the look of death. Then, she gave us the one-fingered salute. Yes, it took Jason only a few minutes of driving to have someone flip us off. She might not have been very happy with us (she would flip us off a second time, too), but she made us laugh all the way to dinner.
More form the Round up tomorrow ….
The body interior is supposed to be rough, but I’ve seen much worse.
“LOOKING FOR SOMEONE SPECIFICALLY WANTING A 1948. IF YOU’RE JUST WANTING AN OLD FLAT-FENDER, YOU MIGHT AS WELL BUY A NEW BUCKET AND PUT IT ON A MORE MODERN DRIVETRAIN AND FRAME.
THIS JEEP HAS SUFFERED THROUGH ALL ITS YEARS IN THE OREGON RAIN AND USED MOSTLY FOR HUNTING AND SOME RANCH CHORES. THE FLOOR PANS ARE RUSTED THRU AND ANY PLACE THAT HELD WATER CONSISTANTLY.
IT IS FULLY 6V AND IT DID RUN WHEN I BOUGHT IT IN 08…….BUT IT DID NOT STOP! NO BRAKES WHAT-SO-EVER. PREVIOUS OWNER DROVE IT ALL OVER THE HILLS ON COMPRESSION ONLY.
THE WINDSHIELD DID NOT COME FROM THE FACTORY AS THE REST. ITS BEEN SWITCHED TO A ONE-PIECE WHICH IS STILL IN GOOD CONDITION.
THE RADIATOR IS A LITTLE DAMP AT THE BOTTOM BUT DOES NOT SEEM TO LEAK.
WHEELS ARE STOCK WITH OLD BIAS-PLY TIRES THAT STILL HOLD AIR.
I HAVE REMOVED EVERYTHING THAT IS BOLTED ON AND REMOVED THE DASH COMPONENTS AND STEERING WHEEL AND THE BODY IS READY TO LIFT OFF.
REASON FOR SELLING AS I HAVE TOO MANY PROJECTS AND I HAVE ANOTHER 48 THAT I NEED TO GET GOING ON. AGE IS CATCHING UP WITH ME.
HERE ARE COUPLE PIC’S OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE OUTSIDE. THE WHITE TOP IS NO LONGER WITH IT. THE PIC. OF ME IN IT IS WHEN I DROVE IT AROUND THE BLOCK THE DAY I BOUGHT IT. BODY DOESN’T LOOK LIKE ITS EVER BEEN DAMAGE FROM ANY COLLISION OR ROLL-OVER.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/ctd/2931751602.html
