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1966 CJ-5 Washougal, Wa $2600

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This CJ-5 has got some great extras for jeeping, including posi front and rear, full cage, dual tanks and more.

“CJ 5 Jeep 1966. 4 speed, Chev. sm. blk. 4-sp./ 4 barrell carb. Full roll cage, bimini top. Bucket seats. Tilt wheel, stereo. Possi- front and rear. After market wheels. Headers. Call 503-740-7396 or 360-835-5467”

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/892377435.html

 
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1944 MB Seabeck, Wa $3000

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This appears to have a later model windshield.  It’s hard to tell much else from the pictures.

“New L head engine and clutch , runs good willing to take offers.”

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Old FC 150? Portland, Or $2495

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My guess is that this is a modified FC 150?   No doubt it’s rare! Maybe It’s the perfect vehicle for that FC collector who has it all.  It sounds as if it runs, but the owner doesn’t have a key?

“Unique vehicle. May be custom built. was told that the running gear was from a 1953 Willys. The seats are from a Volkswagen. The front windshield is movable. Has tow bar attached to the front. 6 volt battery system. Has a swivel arm on the back. 2 front seats. 4 wheel drive. Purchased it with my property and don’t know if it runs. Has never been registered. don’t have a key. The original owner was a hunter and did use this vehicle. Price $ 2495.00 or best offer.”

 
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1955 CJ-5 Halfway, Or $2999

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This early CJ-5, first year of production, appears very stock and in good shape.

“Rare 1955 Willy’s jeep with a flat head 4 cylinder engine. Manual hubs, high low transfer case, & 3 speed transmission. Was grandpas old jeep but after he suffered a stroke the jeep just sat in the garage for years. Now that he’s passed the jeep has become my responsibility & is not a restoration project I have time to complete. The jeep does run! Please call Casey the owner & make an offer @ 541-742-5915 or myself the computer gu-ru for more pictures through the e-mail.”

http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/892593407.html

 
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My Build — Wiring the Grille

• CATEGORIES: Biscuit This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

Today I enjoyed a productive day hunting around the local junkyard.  I collected a powerbrake setup, wire plugs, vacuum tubes, manifold connections for the vacuum tubes, gas tank rubber piping, the plastic harness that envelopes the wiring, various knobs, and much more.

One of the things I never liked about my first jeep was the rather messy way I wired it, including the way I ran the wire around the grille.  This time, I have been able to spend more time thinking about how to organize the wiring.  You can see the results below. (yeah, that’s the kitchen table — it was getting chilly outside)

As part of the trip to the junkyard, I wanted to find a headlight switch, and some accompanying switches, that I liked.  Most of the ones I found were cheap plastic or rubber.  After a good deal of searching, I found some real metal knobs on two mid 70s dodge vehicles (truck and a van).

Puzzling through the headlight switch wiring was a bit confusing, because I didn’t have a wiring schematic to follow.  At first I tried hooking up the wires in a few different ways to a battery and a voltage tester, but some of the wires still weren’t working.  After a good deal of searching, I finally found a schematic that was close enough.   I discovered from the schematic that I need to bring in two power sources, one for the headlight power and one for the parking lights/dome light/turn signal power.  Using the schematic,  I was finally able to label the wires for installation.

While searching for a wiring schematic, I came across a design for updating the lighting system using some relays.  As I understand it, for a variety of reasons, the amount of power that finally gets to the lights, especially under idle conditions, is lower than 12 volts, causing the lights to dim.  Using relays and the wiring schematic show should improve the situation.  Here’s a discussion about it.

 
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Wrangler Baja Race Jeep — Arizona **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $14,000

“Wrangler built to race in the desert. This Jeep has a long winning history but used very little the last 10 years.
Built to be Score legal. Race built AMC 401. Art Carr AMC 400 Turbo Automatic transmission. Dana 60 rear end, 456 gears, & Summers full floating axles. Mastercraft seats, 5 point harness. Flame-out fire ext. system. 32 gallon JAZ fuel cell. 5 brand new Pro Comp 35 X 12.50 X 15 tires.Comes with spare AMC 401 motor, spare raditator, tires & wheels, spare shocks, several sets of leaf springs, drive shafts, and another 4 boxes full of spare parts. $14000, OR TRADE FOR ??????”

 

 
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1971 Jeepster Bothell, Wa $5600

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For some reason, this jeepster attracted my attention.  I’ve seen other nice jeepsters, but the prices on them are normally much higher.

“1971 Jeep, Jeepster Commando.  Engine: Upgraded from original Jeep 225 v6 to a direct bolt in Buick 231 v6 HEI. Excellent power and fuel economy. New tires. Transmission: Automatic TH400 (original), Power steering, Power brakes, Repainted original Mohave Metallic Brown, Seats recovered( some wear), custom matching door panels, Last year of the CJ5 type front clip on the Jeepster, 7,903 Jeepsters were made in 1971, fantastic collector/investor vehicle, Run super strong and drives excellent, completely ready to go, incredible condition. Call Steve at (425)478-3330”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/888579398.html

 
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1954 CJ-3B Maple Valley, WA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.

“Clean all original with PTO winch, new warn hubs, runs good.”

 
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My Build — Oops, My Alternator Bolt is a Bit Too Long

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Well, the best laid plans… While puzzling through the charging system, I decided I needed to pull off my alternator so I could determine exactly which kind of alternator I had (Delco 10SI 63 Amp — Determine your GM alternator).  As I pulled out the long bottom bolt upon which the alternator pivots, I discovered a problem: There wasn’t enough room to pull out the bolt.  Even after clipping a hole in my electric radiator framework, I still ran directly into the radiator (see the pic to the right).  Fortunately, I discovered can undo the radiator, shift it somewhat, and then can pull out the bolt far enough to let the alternator slip away.  So, at least I have a method, though elegant it isn’t!

 
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1948 CJ-2A Hillsboro, OR **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3750

I’m not a fan of the paint job, but everything else looks in pretty solid shape.

“1948 WILLYS JEEP CJ WITH ORIGINAL 4 Cylinder MOTOR. Has tow bar and game rack. Runs great. Mechanically sound. Everything works. Has been in storage and only taken out occassionally to keep it running.”html

 
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1948 CJ-2A Yreka, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.

I’m trying to figure out what color this jeep is.  I’m not sure.

“1948 Willys CJ2A, it has a 302 engine with toyota axles.3500.00 or best offer please call for more info”

 
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My Build — Altering My Headers

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I decided yesterday to redo my headers to give the muffler a better approach angle. After searching online about how to properly do this, I came up empty.  So, I made it up as I went.

The first step required removing the headers’ collectors, because I would have to bend each pipe individually to get the right angles.  Since I had previously sawed off the headers’ triangular connection piece, I was also going to have to reattach it.

Here’s the passenger side header with the collector sawed off.  Note how the pipes angle right into the front roll cage mount.  You can also see the bar I inserted into each pipe to help bend the heated pipe downwards.

Now, with the pipe inserted, I proceeded to heat up the lower pipe with Dad’s oxy/acet setup.  I tried my best to heat up each pipe at the bend and then bending the pipe downward carefully.  Below you can see two of the three pipes bent.

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Fiberglass Race Body and Desert Dog/Coop Tires Eatonville, Wa **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  SOLD

If you are doing some PNW racing, here’s some good stuff for you.  Plenty of tread on those tires.  The body comes with fenders, hood and grille.

“Bobcat willys flat fender race body complete with seperate fenders hood and grill. Has removalable tailgate and no floor. Very good condition.$700.00

4 co-op front tires. 2 are brand new, 2 have 1 race and 1 spare. 10 desert dogs 2 are brand new and the rest are 60% and 85-90%. $1000.00 for all. Must take all tires. Will not separate.”

 
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1951 CJ-3A Oklahoma City, Ok $5000

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This jeep has some great upgrades, but no headlights?  I guess it’s been sitting for some time.

“This little Jeep is almost ready to go hunting or off roading. Needs some work, but has a lot to offer. Buick 3.8L V6, K&N filter, Custom Headers, 350 Auto Tranny, Warn Overdrive, Lock-Rights Dana 25 front and Dana 44 rear, 5.88 rear, Disc Brakes on the front, Holly Pro-Injection, 20 gallon fuel cell, new bigger heater with defroster ducts, cloth S-10 seats, tow bar, off road rack, 2 speed winch 8000#, new radiator.”

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/882268611.html

 
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1951 CJ-3A Colorado Springs, Co $500

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This looks pretty good for a $500 jeep.  It looks like it might be a M-38, though the driver’s side is missing the indents.

“51 Willies jeep-has title-no running-95 % complete-ready to restore or great parts vehicle-call for info or address-steve @ 648-7623”

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/pts/878193947.html

 
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1980 CJ-5 Arvada, CO **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2950. 

“Jeep, 1980 Army (NATO) jeep with 17,000 miles 8,000 lb. winch, new canvas top and new mud and snow tires 6 cylinder, Army auto hubs. Runs great I got it directly from the army at the old Lowery bombing range when they shut it down $2,950.00

 
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2 Terra and 2 Super Terra Tires Bandon, Or $400

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Here’s 2 sets of 2 different types of terra tires.

“These tires have 95% tread. There are 2 different tires so the first 2 are Xtra-Trac Terra-Tire 31X15.50 15NHS 2Ply rating and the other 2 are Super Terra 31X15.50 15NHS 2 ply rating. Wheels are 5 lug Ford Deep Dish Wide steel They are White but can be changed easy enough to match your rig. Any questions Please call 541-297-5878.”

http://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/pts/881008762.html

 
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1949 CJ-3A Portland, Or $2800

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $2800.

This appears all original except for the non-original seats, front bumper, driving lights, grille cover and possibly more.

“X says GETRIDOFIT…COMPLETE,ORIGINAL,RUNS and DRIVES great,VERY Little Rust,Extra parts,extra set of tires and wheels,New soft top,needs tags.DRIVE IT HOME!!! Final Price …$2800…  (503)887-0617 ”

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/873563035.html

 
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My Build — Progress: Wiring & Lights

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Over the past couple of days I’ve continued to make progress.  I’ve got the headlights and taillights installed.  The headlights had an unexpected complication:  It turned out the modern 5 1/2″ bulb wouldn’t sit correctly into the 50 year old mount, so I had to encourage a better fit with my grinder.

NOTE:  One set of items I don’t seem to have are front turn signals.  I’d like to find a set of the cone turn signals that I believe were on a mid 60s Willys truck like these.  If you know of any, please let me know where I can find some.

With the lights attached, I started the wiring process.  My main goal is to make it as easy as possible to unattach the body for painting or repair purposes.  So, for example, after installing the taillights I ran a flexible tube along the body using some sheet metal screws so that all the rear lighting stayed attached to body.  Anytime wiring needs to cross from the body to the frame, engine, etc, I’m trying to bridge it with some kind of plug.  So far so good.

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1953 CJ-3B Boulder, Co **SOLD**

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UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $1600.

Here’s a great price on a running CJ-3B.  It shouldn’t last long.

“The jeep has a power take off winch, Packard steering, Chevy 265 V-8 Engine that runs good. All tires have tubes in them and have the original owners manual. The jeep has been in the family since 1962 but can not find the title. Let me know if you have questions”

 
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1953 CJ-3A Olympic Pennisula, Wa No Price

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I suspect the seller forgot to list a price.

“1953 Willy’s Jeep with a strong Buick V6, Runs excellent, T150 synchronized 3 speed, T18 transfercase, PTO winch, spare tire and utility rack, all original body and frame, No rust, Minor electrical problem, Selling due to no time to tinker with and wife wants her garage back.  With a little TLC, it will be a fun little wheeler.”

http://olympic.craigslist.org/cto/882293994.html

 
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1953 CJ-3B Edgewood, WA **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $3800.

“1953 CJ3B 231 Buick V-6, 350 turbo trans, 18 t-case with Warn overdrive. 25 front 44 rear both with Powr-Lok 4.88 gears. New paint, very straight, full cage. All new wire harness, new 31″ tires, new galvanized gas tank, tub fully spray lined. 11″ power brakes, Saginaw power steering column. $3800 OBO.”

 
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1946 CJ-2A Caldwell, Id **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000

This CJ-2A looks like it’s in very good shape.  Except for the diamond plating, it appears pretty stock.

“1946 Willys CJ2A Jeep. Original f-head 4 cyl motor(milage unknown), 3 speed tranny, twin stick transfer case, New paint and diamond plate, New roll in bed liner, 12volt electrical, New 5 gal. gas can and holder, towbar and hitch. 3000.00 OBO Cash only.”

 
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Seat Belts Portland, Or $100 & $50

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Here are two ads for seat belts, both good deals.

1. “1 Racing Components Inc. (RCI) 4 point racing seatbelt. Used, out of date but great for dune buggy, sand rail, Jeep or Off road. $50.00 Call John @ 503-593-8181 for info.” http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/872196891.html

2. “2 RJS 4 Point racing seatbelts. Like New Condition. Out of Date but great for Dune Buggy, Sandrail, Jeep, Off Road. $100.00 Call John @ 503-593-8181 for more info.” http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/872192354.html

 
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3 Aluminum Turbine Rims Portland, Or SOLD

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These are great price.

“only 3 wheels 15×10 5on5 bolt pattern fit jeep and ford SOLD”

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/pts/876359446.html