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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000
It’s a project, but the body looks pretty good.
“Located Sparks, Nevada. Willing to work with shipper if needed No motor/trans. Body is in pretty good shape besides the one spot where the gas tank sits in last picture. Have I believe most of the parts. Gas tank, Dash with gauges, handles ext. missing side door glass and back glass. It is all flat glass so should be easy to have a glass shop cut it.”
Needs some brake work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/802042830288932
“The Little Red Farm Truck is ready to roll on to its next stop! ❤️ For Sale 1957 Jeep FC150 ❤️ She’s a little temperamental but very rare! Vin# is 10454…one of the first 500 FC models to be built! She starts and runs. Stops…not so much. Currently on no-op. She’s a car show winner! $8700 obo. If you’re looking for a fun way to advertise or a Sunday driver…now is your chance!”
The seller will be providing a different engine and tranny.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4021488131283707
“49 willies jeep, was used as a sand truck but set up for a rat rod as well. Currently has Pontiac 400 and turbo 400 trans, Ford 9inch rear end with spool and 5.14 gears. Will come with Chrysler 440 and tf 727 trans with manual valve body. Pontiac engine and trans will be removed unless you want to pay 2500 more for that. Full fiberglass body.”
The engine needs work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1364443447251056
“M274 half ton 4×4 utility platform truck. “Army Mule” Testing the waters here not desperate to sell. About 11,000 made, unknown how many of these military utility ‘s exist?
Motor will run but has a bad cylinder and dumps oil fast. This model has the Hercules engine two cylinder. 3speed manual with 2 speed transfer case. If I sell, would like it to go to someone interested in its restoration. This was a project my dad never got around to.
Body is in pretty good shape. Four wheel steering with full time four wheel drive. Pretty rare ATV that will go anywhere. Popular with ranchers, farmers, hunters, forestry service many possible uses. Not built to be fast or comfortable but extremely durable and reliable. Serious buyers only. Price is firm. Thank you for looking”
Lots of parts, but lots of work left.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/281240563731295
“1946 Jeep Willys project. No title. Has most everything you would need to do a ground up restoration. Frame in really good shape. Body a little rough. Have 2 sets of fenders, good, windshield and frame, grille, tailgate, tool box lid, gas tank, 1 seat, axels, engine, transmission and transfer case,l and 2 totes of miscellaneous parts.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(04/05/2021) This has a variety of mods.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/457558872053222
“1948 Willy’s crawler with forty inches of flex. Four link rear leaf in front. Dana 60 4.11 Eaton E-locker front axle with a 14 bolt Detroit locker rear. 350 sb TPI with turbo 350 trans with manual valve body reverse lockout 203-205 doubler transfer case. 42” Iroc’s on beadlocks.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(05/25/2021) I’m not sure how much value is here.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/453979332572372
“1948 willys carcass comes with original drive train flathead 4 cylinder 3 speed tranny I believe , comes with the hood roll bars gas tank and tailgate”
This includes a PTO winch. Looks like a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/304271931332805
“1959 CJ5 F134 manual 4wd Runs and drives, would be a great project, Soft top. Has front mount PTO winch.”
The March 1963 issue of Four Wheeler Magazine included an article by Brian L. Pinn about the Anglo-African Trans-World Safari, the pics and text of which can be found at The FC Connection.
It turns out there’s a bit more information out there, though not as much as I’d hoped to find, especially given that the group of travelers that made up the trip had access to cameras and film and also given that in January 1963 American Television script-writer John Hicken was supposed to join the group to film the around-the-world adventure.
Without that storehouse of info, or a book, or a movie, we only have the following scraps to better understand the adventure.
South African Derek Linton came up with the idea to travel the world in 1958. At some point, in order to gather equipment, Derek travelled to the United States in 1959. He was photographed at a Ham Radio station in Burlington, Kentucky, a visit later reported in the January issue of Short Wave Magazine:
The 1959 story appears here http://hamgallery.com/gallery/W/w4kvx_shack.htm … and the January 1960 excerpt from Short Wave Magazine appears here.
This map shows the proposed route:
On September 19, 1961, a photo of Derek Linton and Gerald Cubitt (unsure who he is) was taken by Henry Bush. It’s part of the Henry Bush collection at Shutter Stock:
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Henry Bush/ANL/Shutterstock (5693954a)
Anglo-african 1st Expedition Adventurers Derek Linton (left) And Gerald Cubitt. Box 634 413101543 A.jpg.
In the July 27, 1962, issue of the Warren County Observer, a syndicated article appeared by John P. Callahan that shared the news of how the idea for the trip originated and the progress the travelers had made:
Finally, on January 05, 1963, the Evening Standard (London, England) reported that John Hicken was going to join the crew:
In March 1963, the Four Wheeler article appeared.
There is also a mention in a 1963 issue of Business Week about the travelers, but I’ve been unable to determine which issue.
LINKS: Top two excerpts were here and bottom one was here.
After that, I have been unable to learn more about the journey.
Ann and I have been taking about transforming the two rooms in the shop (one which would have been my office and the other the wood shop) into a large single room that would contain all my jeep stuff, plus an area for a pool table. Essentially, it would be more of an entertaining space where I could host visitors who might drop by for a visit.
With that in mind, I was looking around at some potential jeep-related signage, a couple things that would be focal pieces. I know prices are hefty on signage, but I wasn’t prepared for the price I found on this 94 1/2″ by 46 1/2″ late 1950s sign. It sold in February of 2020 for $20,000 (before shipping and buyers fees)!!
https://www.icollector.com/RARE-JEEP-4-WHEEL-DRIVE-VEHICLES-DEALER-SIGN_i35651345
I guess it’s posters and banners for me! lol.
David M. Barlow posted this photo of a jeep top his father made while serving in the Pacific on the island of Peleliu during WWII. Now we know where George Barris got the idea for the Model “T” Buggy top, lol.
PHOTO CREDIT: David M. Barlow https://www.facebook.com/groups/171273526715147/permalink/1086718468503977
George Barris’ Model “T” Buggy:
Looks good. Has a government plate on the dash.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/498221897883156
“Stored inside. Originally from Las Vegas. New fuel pump and heavy duty battery.”
This has a variety of updates, yet still looks stock from the outside.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/179110937423017
“1956 Willys Wagon, off frame restoration, 4.3 Chevy V6, 5 speed transmission and transfer case, front axle from a 1992 Jeep Wrangler YJ 4.10 ratio, rear axle 1999 Ford Explorer 4.10 ratio, power steering, power disk brakes, air conditioning, coated original frame. No rust on floors, original paint, original advertising on doors, only rust on body is showing in pictures. Modern driver, old school look”
Looks road ready.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/383371013031074
“14500 or best offer. New Small block Chevy 350 automatic four-wheel-drive air conditioning power assist steering electric power seats disc brakes original frame do not know gear ratio”
This could be worth a look.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/300986075043732
“1947 jeep cj2 f flat head 4 spd.. Shackle lift with 34×9.50 super swampers… Custom soft top, and heater… Otherwise mostly stock… Clear title… Far from perfect but plenty to work with… Starts, runs, stops… Good hunting rig. Currently gas tank needs to be drained of old gas, running on remote tank… I will attempt to correct that if it doesn’t sell first… I intended to keep but a little small for me🤣 $4000 bo/trade.”
This could be a good find.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/146699050787096
“1948 Willys pickup with an f-head 4 cylinder engine. Not a Jeep, but Willys is not an option. I have too many vehicles and need to clear some things out. I bought the truck last winter and have only driven it around the yard. It’s cooling truck in pretty good shape for its year. It was originally a flatbed model. I have the factory flatbed but it needs new wood and some metal work. The current bed is pretty good though. The truck is not mint/concourse condition. I bought some new mud tires, wiring harness, and all new glass for it but they are not installed. I also have an alternator, 12v coil, and 6v converter so it can be run on 12v if you want.”
This refurbed 3A looks in good shape.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/870027203627781
“1949 Jeep Willy’s completely restored. Motor , tranny and running gear all completely rebuilt in the last year. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this beauty. Lots of extra parts”
These look like a good price.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/484457745994598
“4 – 1981 Jeep CJ7 factory aluminum wheels 15″ x 9″ – $300 for all 4”
Has a rear PTO. The front clip has been modified with a 3B hood, though the grille is a 2A grille that’s been raised. I’m pretty sure we saw the “red” version (bottom pic) of this for sale, but I can’t find it now. The current owner has yet to receive the title from the former owner.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/850077995604303
“This is a running and driving project . I was told it was a 46 when I bought it . They have been saying they are working on getting a title . My kids and I are heading a different direction for a project . Has a flathead ford 8 cylinder. Feel free to message me if interested”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer.
Might have some parts value?
“Jeep Willy’s
Don’t know year
Doesn’t run
For project only
Make an offer”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $30.
If you need some cheap rims, these ought to work. Seller has a bunch of other jeep parts, but isn’t specific about what.
“Solid wagon wheels removed from the 1983 CJ seven, i’ll do a width and backspacing addition to the listing later but they’re pretty standard,I have many jeep parts please ask and I’ll check my storage I have too much crap to even remember”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500.
This has potential. It includes a winch.
“1947 willies jeep, extra set of tires. Some tub rust. Winch, 4cyld flat head.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000.
This has a solid looking cab.
“I’m looking at selling my FC . It’s a running driving stopping fc . It’s not a rusty bucket like so many are . I have cleaned it up and replaced a bunch of parts to make it a good truck . Rebuilt the steering bell crank , installed new weather strip ,has middle jump seat . Shifts very good just Rebuilt shifter , installed new side glass and felts . New door panel cards . cleaned up and repaired any floor rust . Fixed some cab rust and made it a solid rig . It’s still a bit of a project , but it’s at a point most anyone can run with it . Truck still needs work but it’s a lot of truck for the money .Previous owner did all new brakes to include, drums , wheel cylinders, drums, shoes , master cylinder . New front ujoints ,transmission has has new bearings seals . Transfercase has new deals . New emergency brake cables . Lots of new parts installed over the last year . Clear matching title .I have paper work and sale receipt dating back to 1959”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8000.
This looks in good shape. The engine has a later model oil filter bracket, so the engine might not be original.
“Selling my 1948 cj2a. Was running great until a couple days ago. Won’t turn over or nothing. Lights won’t come on. Just had it tuned up and all the fluids changed about a month ago. Also put a new fuel pump in.Put new tires on it. Asking 8,000 obo Located in central Kansas”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1800.
(05/21/2021) It’s a project.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/254375243128717
“Motor turns freely and ran before tear down but due to carb leaking we didn’t run it long. Has lots of rust that someone doing the work themselves could fix but customer doesn’t want to dump more money than it’s worth done to fix it. Roll bar or seats are no longer available. All other still come with Jeep including data plates. Early 1946 with column shift, complete motor and drivetrain. I don’t think there’s anything else that I forgot. Floors have been patched but were done pretty crappy by just screwing metal over top of the cut out areas. It also still has fuel tank and storage box on passenger side. $2500 located in Longview Washington 98632. Edit…wheels and brakes are put back together and it is a rolling project now.”