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James has his Stainless Grille for sale. You can contact him at 530.941.4399 if you are interested.
Any of you Pirate 4×4 readers might have seen this thread about a 1947 CJ-2A rebuild (and I should probably spend more time on Pirate as I really haven’t spent any time at all on the site), but this is a nice detailed review of an L-head rebuild, frame restoration, disk brake installation on the original running gear, and more. Lots of pics and thoughtful, intelligent discussions.
Click here to see the entire build process
Here’s a few pics: The beginning, a $2800 jeep from Port Angeles, Wa. It’s in good condition, but will benefit from a rebuild.
Here it is partially dissassembled:
Here the engine is going back together. BTW, did you know you can ‘borrow’ those pistron compressors through Schucks/Autozone as part of their lend a tool program:
The engine is more put together:
Here’s an updated master cylinder:
This is part of the brake discussion:
And here the jeep is back together:
Dave forwarded me this Tim-the-tool-man-Taylor version of a Snow Blower. I’d ask why, but I already know the answer: because he could. Below is an excerpt of the article. You can read it in its entirety and see more pics here.
“December 1, 2005 If you’re tired of anemic, one-lung snowblowers with their slipping drive belts, you might consider Kai Grundt’s V8 snow blower which raises the bar on the traditional snow blower in every respect. With electric start, electric block heater, antifreeze heater and eight cylinders, it has no drive belts to freeze up and you’ll never get bored with the job as the 454 cubic inch big block Chevrolet V8 produces 412 horsepower, 430 foot pounds of torque and can throw snow 50 feet at just 3500 rpm. Nor will you get cold as the machine has been ingeniously designed to route the engine coolant through the handle bars, with the rear mounted, enclosed radiator keeping the operator nice and cozy.
The first point to make is that this is not a V8 grafted on a traditional snow blower carriage but a purpose-built unit crafted around a motor of this magnitude. It functions very much like a traditional blower by way of operator input and feedback and offers effortless safe operation.
Maneuvering the massive beastie (it has a total wet weight of 912lbs) is a snack thanks to the hydraulic-drive 4WD skid steer on independent walking beams which offers a zero turning radius. It’s also as fast as you like, with an infinitely adjustable speed range on the drive wheels via dash mounted flow control. At the opposite end of the scale, it has more than enough torque to pull your car out of the ditch before the hydraulic motors stall! ….”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $500.
Here’s some body parts from a Convertible DJ-3A. It appears in restorable, uncut shape. Certainly not perfect though.
“All thats there is tub, hood, fenders, grill and frame. I’m asking $500 OBO. Please give me a call at (719)9480229”
The Israeli bureau (Or Shahar) found this interesting project. I think this build works better than I might have expected. The builder blended the truck fenders with the front clip of the YJ rather nicely. There’s still plenty left to be done; I look forward to seeing the final product.
“Ed started with a 1991 YJ with 4” lift, 15×10 alloys and 31×11.50 Thornbirds. While using the YJ’s hood, grill, tub and inner fenders he gained access to a 1954 Willys pickup and was able to blend the old Willys front and rear fenders to the YJ body giving the Jeep that retro “flattie” look. He said “you won’t believe how well the 2 meld together. I was going to build flat fenders (myself), but after a friend of mine who has a Willys Pickup, Wagon, and a Jeepster said he had some extra fenders (that cinched it).”
See the rest of the pics at http://www.4-the-love-of-jeeps.com/jeep-project.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
“1961 Willys Jeep Stationwagon in good condition. There is no back seat. Tires are in good condition, 4WD works, winch works, 4spd manual, inside needs some tlc but is functional. It belonged to my husband who is deceased. I am not able to drive it but it has been started regularly . Cash only no trades.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2400!!
(12/09/09) This looks in good condition. I’ll be heading down to Salt Lake (ogden is right on the way) in about 10 days and could look at it if it is still available.
1960 Willys CJ3B – 35K Original miles in Excellent Condition with All Original Running Gear. Frame and body are in exceptional condition, there is very little cancer. Has New Interior & Paint. Needs a top, new tires, and a tune up.From the looks of the vehicle the mileage which shows 40K is original and I think many are miles towed. There is very little rust in the front floors but it has plates bolted in, none in the bed. There is also some in the front fender supports. I don’t thinkit was preped to well butit is a decent paint job. It hasbeen converted to 12 volt. There is no overdrive but the tans and transfercase seem tight and do stay in gear. the seats are he original frames but have been recovered (I believe). It has original warn lockout hubs. The hard top was taken upto eugene and it is an original aluminum hardtop,I maybe able to get pictures.
Here’s a bunch of parts and parts jeeps.
“For sale 2 jeeps for the price of one-1st a 1946 Jeep CJ2-A complete ready to restore-great frame body is solid-needs rear floors-all orginal gauges-12 volt system-orginal windshield with perfect glass-hood-fenders-3 front grills-2 extra radiators-2-steering wheels-tailgate-1961 Jeep CJ-5 with all running gears-good frame with a 2-A flat head motor-engine was running 3 years ago when last used-needs tub has a warn spicer rear PTO. 2 complete motors. too many parts to list have an extra front & rear end. Also have for sale rebuilt tranny&transfer case with emergeny brakes and drum ready to go in storage since rebuilt-for a CJ-3A will sell for 600.00. I have been collecting for about 20 years with the intention of putting them on the road,but moving south and do not want to move these. The steering wheels are complete with column.The motor for the 1946 is in excellent running condition,purcased from orginal owner.Have over 5,000.00 in parts alone. Buyer is responsible for pick up and removal of jeeps and parts. Payment is due in full 7 days after the sale is complete. I reserve the right to end this sale at any time. These items are being sold as is with no warranty. I’am going to revise this item due to the surge of questions regarding the parts what I have for sale is 2-gas tanks $185.00 each-1-extra grill $100.00-2-radiators good condition 200.00 each -rebuilt T-90 transmission new 2nd gear &gaskets 500.00 -T-18 Transfer case rebuilt new brakes,seals,bushings rebuilt in 1995 never used has been in storage $500.00 -2-extra intake manifolds $300.00 each- 2-extra carter carbs $250.00 each. Front & rear ends complete gears-brakes-drums-lift suspension-front tirerods $300.00 each.if you want to make an offer on any part send an e-mail or buy the complete package for 2,000.00.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
This has some interesting parts, including a top loader 4 speed, 4.3 liter engine, extended leaf springs, dana 30 front end.
“47 willy’s project no time for 4.3l engine dana 30 front axle with lockright 41 rear axle locked new windshield holbrook long leaf springs dana 20 transfercase and model 18 transfercase and a toploader fourspeed or a t18 transmission”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2300.
(11/07/09) This looks good for the price.
“Great Condition! 719-648-3012 cell”
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/1539194792.html
Sometimes you have the luxury of 25 years to work on your M-38. Other times, you only have the weekend. Jim and his brothers show how much work can be done in only a weekend — and what a difference another body can make.
You can read all about this weekend adventure on Jim’s brother’s blog: By the Numbers. It’s a funny bit of writing, including the addition of aliases to protect the innocent from thesungoddess perhaps? :-). You can also catch Jim on his blog, Bus-Plunge (he’s got a cool bus & hat). Finally, you can see all three brothers at the bottom of this list of Jeeps, courtesy of the jeepjunkie himself.
Here’s the before — a very cheaply purchased, rolling pile of rust:
And an after shot — all the body parts changed in another low budget purchase of parts … all except for the driver’s side fender. I’d say that’s a 1000 percent improvement. Not bad for a weekend.
Ever since I saw the movie about Preston Tucker I always wanted to check out one of his cars in person (which I talk about here). Despite the fact I found one near my Sister’s house in Roy, Wa, I still haven’t gotten there yet! Btw, here’s the official Tucker Car Club Site.
Prior to building the Tucker cars, he lead the development of a Combat Car. To my surprise, today I found a video of the Tucker Combat Car. Designed for World War II, but never purchased by the Military (to the best of my knowledge), the film mentions and shows the car; strangely, I never really thought this was real until I saw it in this video.
Here is an original video press release (parts 1 & 2) that explains Tucker and his new car.
And, a video promo of the movie Tucker- The Man and His Dream
It used to be a CJ-5. Apparently, these aren’t recent pics.
“this was a 1967 jeep willy i took every thing off of it but the frame at first but when i drove it it had so much more potential so i made a frame for it and lifted it it about 14 inches it has 37 inch tall tires and there 7.50 wide custom fit with 20 inch wheels. has a 3 speed high and low tranny with a p.t.o. winch which is the sickest part about it. it has diamond plate hood/floor boards,and dash.15 gallon fuel cell and a sweet exhuast system and snorkle.everything works a larger radiator and a 15” electric fan runs at about 160 to 180 degrees.it has a flat 4 cylinder engine that has a redictulous amout of bottom end.call or text joseph.813 476 4088 12,500 obo these are not recent pics i will text some recent ones if wanted”
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/1536789905.html
Steve wanted to let people in the Northwest know that there will be a Mudbog in Wenatchee in a couple weeks. Here’s the information.
Event Mud Bog: Promoter CheckeredFlagProductions, Dates 1-15 & 1-16, 2010. Time gates open to public @ 7:30 pm
Web address http://www.CheckeredFlagProductions.com
Location Town Toyota Center
1300 Walla Walla Ave.
Wenatchee, WA. 98801
TownToyotaCenter1.com
Notes: Racers contact Promoter for more info on eligibility and safety requirements prior to events Ensure your vehicle meets all the promoters safety requirements prior to showing up to events or you may be turned away.
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $2100
I’d like a closer look at the bed to see what makes this a fire truck.
“1955 Willys / Jeep FIRE TRUCK, Kaiser Supersonic 6 cylinder, 4X4 works, runs well, Needs brakes bled and new home.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $850.
The engine is out, but this sure looks like a good price.
“1962 Jeep CJ-5 Willys. NO RUST (even on floor) I think it might even have the orginal paint. Currently has engine remove (I was going to do an engine swap). Comes with orginal engine (probally needs rebuild). I have owned and used the Jeep for a few years around my property. Transmission, transfer case, and axles are in great shape. There are many different engines that can be swaped into it or you can rebuild the orginal 134 f-head. CALLS ONLY ON EMAILS.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
Interesting hubcaps.
“1948 Jeep Willys – Runs Great! Price $4500 OBO. For more information,”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4900
(07/09/2010) This looks good .. I love the rims.
“1950 Willys Jeep CJ3A, 350 Chevy engine, automatic transmission, overdrive, power steering and power brakes, winch, 11″ brakes, hubs, long travel suspension, new wiring, roll cage, stock axles. New steel body, so it has no rust and no bondo, nice clean jeep ready to go. Runs and drives excellent, easy to drive. A lot of Jeep for the money, this is a great buy. – $4,900.00. ”
UPDATE: Still Available. No price shown in new Ad. Was listed at $8000.
(12/27/09) Note that the body pans are fiberglass. Looks nice.
“1957 CJ3B Willy’s Jeep High Hood. Buick 231 V6 engine, 3 speed transmission, Dana 18 twin stick transfer case with Warn overdrive. Dana offset rear end Dana 25 front end. 538 gears front and rear. 33″ super swampers. Swing away spare tire bumper with full size spare tire. Bucket seats with seat covers. Full roll cage. Fiberglass floor pans. Everything works, even the gas gauge. Rear Gas tank with diamond plate plug over the stock fuel tank port. Has a newer soft top and bikini top. Crawls in low but will do 60 on the freeway. vanzantensteven@gmail.com
New parts: Passenger side axle, Rear end seals, Rear end bearings, Changed engine, differential, transfer case, transmission oil. Radiator fluid. Off road heater, windshield wiper motors, 5 point harness, Battery, Alternator, 33″ super swampers, Windshield(semi truck tint), Soft top.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1546981214.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
(04/09/09) Honestly, I’m not sure if that’s a paint job or paint peeling. The seller says this is a ’46, but the grille and body look more like they are an MB/GPW. so, the actual year of this vehicle might be earlier.
“1946 JEEP WILLYS RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT CALL RYAN ”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $375
Here’s a project jeep … or more likely a parts jeep.
“no motor,tranny or id tags. needs floors patched.p.seat frame and w.shield frame extra.also have gas tank for extra ,needs work”
http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/1537162760.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s a solid looking CJ-2A with a CJ-3A windshield. Fruitland is only about 20 miles north from me.
“1946 Willy’s Jeep, 4 cylinder 4 wheel drive. It has a three speed transmission with a two speed Warren overdrive. The springs have been resprung. It has a full soft top in good shape, and it also comes with a bra top. Brand new all season radial tires. After market heater that really warms. New clutch, Runs great. Body in good shape, could use a paint job. Weak points: Windshield wipers needs one motor, bubble in hood (see photo), needs choke cable.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000
(07/13/2010) This looks like a solid CJ-3B.
“1961 jeep cj3b runs good $3000.00 or make offer.”
http://twinfalls.craigslist.org/cto/2139935518.html
