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Austin 7 — Grandfather of the Jeep?

March 25, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Features, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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So, I’m doing my best to avoid going out to my parents very cold, damp garage to finish fixing my mom’s car.  Of course, the internet is one of the best avoidance tools ever invented.

FLAT FENDER BABES:
On a lark, I typed in ‘Flat Fender Babes’ into google just to see if anything came up.  While most of the links were garbage, one link lead me to a list of significant production automobiles, created by Angry Stan at AngryStan’s blog.  Naturally, one of the vehicles listed was the Willys MB.  What was interesting about the MB’s inclusion was Stan’s comment that the MB was “very loosely based on the Austin 7”.

Whoa .. news to me.  What you talkin’ ’bout Stan?

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1956 M-38A1 Fife, Wa $900 (includes OD)

March 25, 2009 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1, OD Saturn/Warn This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1956_m38a1_fifeHere’s a great price on a M-38A1 that includes an Overdrive.  It is a project, but it has a variety of interesting parts, including some nice diamond plating, good roll cage and more.

“1956 Willys M38 A1 Project Jeep. $900.  Clean title in hand, wont take too much to get her on the trail. Chevy 327 with newer Holly carb. T90 tranny. Dana 18 transfer case with twin stick. Warn overdrive. Dana 44 rear with 5.38 gears and welded spiders. Dana 25 front with 5.38 gears open with full time lock. but locking hubs are fairly cheap. Tilt steering column…..”

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1091841521.html

 
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1949 CJ-3A Inwood, WV $1500

March 25, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1949_cj3a_inwoodUPDATE:  Price dropped to $1500.

Here’s an early CJ-3A that’s had a few mods.

“1949 WILLYS JEEP FLAT FENDER 4X4 WITH LOCKOUTS, 3 speed MANUAL TRANS, 4 cylinder, all original,HARD TOP, VERY MINIMAL RUST, RUNS GREAT READY FOR SHOW OR GO, $2500 OBO 304-268-2915 ASK FOR ROY”

http://martinsburg.en.craigslist.org/cto/1097723655.html

 
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Fiberglass Racing Body Selah, WA **SOLD**

March 24, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, Racing • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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flatfender_racebody_selahUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250

“flat fender race jeep body with fenders,& grill lengthened by 8+” narrowed by 12″ $250 firm call”

 
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1965? CJ-3A? Austin, TX **SOLD**

March 24, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1965_flatfender_austinUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2600

These hunting jeeps from Texas crack me up.  They are certainly unique, each one of them.

“I have a 1965 Willys jeep that is set up for hunting. It has gun racks, bow racks,air drive feeder, adjustable winch w/lights, game basket and much more. Runs good, I am asking $2600 or best offer, I would also consider trade for 250 or larger four stroke dirt bike. Please call with any questions. Thanks.”

 

 
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1945 MB Casa Grande, AZ **SOLD**

March 24, 2009 • CATEGORIES: MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1945_mb_casagrandeUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.

The pictures are too far away to tell much about this jeep.

“Sweet 1945 Willys jeep for sale With all the original Front and rear seats 4×4 works great and The engine runs good also.  Asking $3500 obo call me if you’re interested.”

 
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Year? GPW Pipe Creek, Tx **SOLD**

March 24, 2009 • CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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year_gpw_pipecreekUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000

This GPW is beat up, but it does have some Ford script on it.

“this is a rare ford gpw like the willys jeeps. it is an early 1940’s vehicle. vehicle ran up until about 6 months ago but the trans started to have some problems and it was parked. motor is good and rest of drive system is good. tub of body is in poor shape. front half is good but back is very bad. this vehicle also has a wench that works off the transfer case to the front. wench is a ramsey. vehicle has military style rims on it also. it is hard to come by these old ford jeeps. this jeep also has the plates on the glove box that relate to the old ford jeeps.”

 

 
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1951 CJ-3A Crawford, Co eBay

March 24, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: This is back on ebay with no reserve

1951_cj3a_crawford1951 CJ-3A: Interesting paint job

“I am selling a 1951 Willys CJ3A jeep. The jeep looks to be all original except for the front and rear axle and a few other small parts. It has the ww2 jeep axles under it. The jeep’s body is in good shape and since there has been a hard top on it for years there is vary little rust. No gone through rust in the floor. The engine looks like it may have been rebuilt, it runs good and strong, the carburetor will need to be rebuilt because it needs to be choked for it to run good. The jeep has the original foot starter…”

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Builds — Sand Drag Jeep from Santa Barbara

March 23, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Racing • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I ran across this great looking Sand Drag Jeep called Impulsive Behavior.  From what I learned off the website, the owner’s name is Tim and he is a member of the Santa Barbara 4WD Jeep Club.

Impulsive Behavior “has a 468 cubic inch BBC generating just under 800Hp with almost 600 lb-ft of torque. This power plant will move the 2100 pound vehicle to 82 mph in 4.04 seconds on a 300 foot long race track.”

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Fiberglass Flat Fender Bobcat Hood Puyallup, Wa **SOLD**

March 23, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Body Parts, Racing • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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bobcat_hood_fiberglass_portlandI am pretty sure this sold

It looks in excellent shape.  I didn’t see any of these classic hoods at the swap meet (or they had already sold).  Having Don’s old card in the glass is a cool benefit.

“Vintage Aftermarket Jeep Hood for CJ2A CJ3A M38 MB & GPW. This “Bobcat hood” is a real find. The fiberglass has no cracks and the hinge works good. You can tell its vintage because there is a business card in the glass for (Don Prine’s) Prine’s Jeep Service and the phone # is JU 4-6648. So I would guess 60’s or before. The hump can give your air filter more room if you have a V-6 or V-8 under your hood. And it looks good..

 
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1950s CJ-3A Montana Vista, Tx $1000

March 23, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1950_cj3a_montanavistaNo drive train.

“1950 Willys jeep shell. No drivetrain. Tires junk. No lift, solid body for project. No interior, all offers. 383-3185”

http://elpaso.en.craigslist.org/cto/1086319053.html

 
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1948? CJ-2A Winstead, Mn $2,995

March 23, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1948_cj2a_winsteadA reader named Jim forwarded this interesting CJ-2A.  The body appears in very good shape.  It sports a column shift and a PTO.  It appears to have a CJ-3B windshield. With the 3 dash panels and the column shifting, I’d guess this (or part of it) is actually a mid 1946 rather than a 1948.

“GREAT WILLYS RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT 3SPD PTO WINCH TOW BAR 2 EXTRA SPARES NICE SHAPE TURNS ON A DIME WILL GO JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE TRADES WELCOME BRYAN”

 
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1958 FC-150 Canby, Or **SOLD**

March 23, 2009 • CATEGORIES: FC150-FC170-M677 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1958_fc150_canbyUPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $750.

Looks like a good parts FC-150.

Here’s the new ad:

“its all there dose not run real early short wheelbase narrow track,no title 750.00 offer trade??? WILL BE AT PIR SWAP MEET pitt aera by pitt wall can e-mail pics”Here’s the old ad text:

“willys fc150 short wheelbase narrow track 4X4 pickup its pretty ruff but mostly all here 4cyl motor (not running) 3-speed,kinda rusty but good for parts or ??? this thing is very short the bed is as long as the wheelbase,no calls after 6:pm please,Leroy 503-515-2970”

 
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Stay Tuned — A Reader finds a Ford GP

March 22, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Bantam-FordGP-WillysMA-EarlyJPs, Builds • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I got word earlier this morning that a reader located a Ford GP.  Here’s an early look at the find.  Boy, is he excited.  I’ll provide updates when I learn more.

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Builds — 1946 CJ-2A Restoration

March 22, 2009 • CATEGORIES: Builds This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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dscn4785Here’s another project by Matt and Edmund Angelus Automotive.  Like the other restoration projects I’ve seen from Matt, this one is a beauty.  I have no doubt Matt’s clients loved the results!  Thanks for sharing!  You can contact Matt at 540-354-4321 for more information on having your project jeep finely restored.

Matt writes:

“This is latest to emerge from Edmund Angelus Automotive, a 1946 CJ-2a.  This was originally a Boyer Fire Jeep. This unit came to us literally carried in pieces, taken apart way beyond necessary for 3200 mile vehicle. Build time 22 weeks.”

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1953 CJ-5 Parts Whidbey, Wa $500 (OD or PTO?)

March 22, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1953_cj5_whidbeyislandIt appears there are four levers (tranny, two tc, and either an OD or a PTO), but I can’t tell which.

“I have a 53, ideal for a parts vehicle. Four intact fenders, Hood, and straight body. Transmission lost 2nd gear, so it has been sitting for long enough to where the motor needs a rebuild too. I know it has enough parts on it to warrant the price, so i am not very flexible.
Call anytime, if i don’t answer, LEAVE A MESSAGE!! (360)320-3080.  Bryan”

http://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/1045156651.html

 
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1946? MB Fair Oaks/Folsom, CA **SOLD**

March 22, 2009 • CATEGORIES: MB This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1946_mb_fairoaksUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000

Based on the pics from craigslist and eBay, this is an MB body and grille.  I would hazard a guess that the rest of this is an MB as well.

“i have a 46 willys jeep it has a corvette 283 hi low transfer case i was going to rebild it but i lost my job have to move cant take it with me have all part for some one to bild it make me a good offer or a good trade . call me no email thanks”

 
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1958 CJ-3B Hartford, Ct $1700

March 22, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1958_cj3b_hartfordIt appears this CJ-3B has not tailgate.  I’m not sure if that’s a customization or not.  I have not heard of CJ-3Bs that have no tailgates.  The body looks pretty rough.

“1958 Willys jeep CJ3B. Needs a new Body. It has lock out hubs, Superlift suspension and 32″ Coopers. It runs with an auxillary fuel tank and needs a carb rebuild. Engine is nice and quiet, transmission shifts good, 4×4 works. I was using it in the woods untill a front brakeline broke. Good candidate for restoration, or a woods beater with a little TLC beforehand. Email – cpc69@aol.com.  Phone – 860-455-1013”

http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1086009841.html

 
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1949 CJ-2A Fairfield, Tx **SOLD**

March 22, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1949_cj2a_fairfieldUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $950.

The back of this jeep appears to be solid.  I can’t tell for sure.  It also appears this jeep has a full floating rear end.  Obviously, the body has been modified a bit.

“49 Willys Jeep 950. obo as is.”

 
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1956 DJ-3A Hickory, Pa $1500

March 20, 2009 • CATEGORIES: DJ-3A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1956_dj3a_hickoryIt looks pretty stock, has no engine and sports a column shift.

“Im cleaning out the barns for the spring, here is a 1956 Willys DJ-3A. Has the column shift, with factory hard top, and sliding doors. No Engine, has transmission, and all correct column shift parts. Body is in decent shape with some surface rust, and a little on the floors. Call Brandon at 412-818-9570 or email me….lets talk. Engine that is in pics does not come with, it is an incorrect engine.”

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1082040929.html

 
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1947 CJ-2A West Slope, Co No Price

March 19, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1947_cj2a_westslopeI can’t tell much about the body  from the pics.

“i have a 1947 willys jeep in good shape, no rust on body or inside just bit under. has brand new engine with 40 miles on it and new transmission with 300 miles on it. front disc brakes, lockers front and back. with lockable hubs all four tires so you can tow it nice and easy and choose what tire you want to spin. im intrested in a bumper trailer or toyota motorhome.”

http://westslope.craigslist.org/bar/1079890706.html

 
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1973 CJ-5 Queens Creek, AZ **SOLD**

March 19, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ5 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1973_cj6_queencreekUPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500.

“THIS 1973 cj 5 JEEP WAS RECENTLY PAINTED AND FITTED WITH A NEW FUEL TANK BETWEEN THE FRAME RAILS. IT HAS A CUSTOM ROLL CAGE, BACK SEAT AND SPARE TIRE CARRIER. IT HAS NEW SEATS WITH 6 POINT HARNESSES FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER. IT IS A NEW AUTOMATIC TURBO 400 TRANSMISSION AND TWIN STICK NP 205 TRANFPER CASE. IT HAS NEW BILSTINE RESOVOIR SHOCKS. HAS FLAT FENDERS, NICE FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS AND ROCK SLIDERS. THE DRIVE SHAFTS ARE SOMEWHAT NEW. IT HAS DANA 44’S FRONT AND BACK WITH DETROIT LOCKERS AND 589 GEARS, THE JEEP HAS BEEN STRETCHED AND THE TUB MOVED BACK FOR A TALLER GUY LIKE MYSELF. ALSO I HAD CROSS OVER STEERING ADDED A WHILE AGO….”

 
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1949 CJ-2A Tempe, Az eBay

March 19, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1949_cj3a_tempeUPDATE: Now on eBay. Many more pics and very detailed description — if only all sellers were so precise!

This jeep looks fantastic, but I am surprised someone would do all this work and not replace the 41 rear end with a Dana 44.  Note that this is the original tub, but the tailgate has been carefully removed.

“1949 Willys CJ-2A Jeep which has been mildly customized and modified for off-road and everyday usage around town. This Jeep has been professionally done with attention to detail and function, incorporating many modern upgrades yet still keeping the period CJ-2A look. Although this Jeep has the look and capabilities for serious off-roading it has never been driven on anything but hard surfaced highways. It has been re-powered with a Chevrolet 283 small block backed by Muncie 4-speed transmission and goes like a bat-out-of-hell, but has plenty of low-end torque for any situation.”

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1960 CJ-3B Rector, Pa eBay

March 19, 2009 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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1960_cj3b_rectorummm … all original?  This must have been purchased with the woody option?

“THIS JEEP IS A 1960 WILLYS  ALL ORIGINAL cj3b model  with a F134 4cyl. engine 3spd. manual trans. 4×4 all original hardware starter has been rebuilt body will need to be replaced if you want or can be fixed. History of this vehicle is that i bought it off a army vet. i was going to rebuild it but i did not have the time. but i would like to sell it to a person that will want to restore it to its original condition.”

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Leaks in a Transfer Case and a T-90

March 18, 2009 • CATEGORIES: How To This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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A reader sent me the following question.  He’s in the process of doing work on both :

“What is the best way to stop leaks in a transfer case and t-90 transmision? Do you have a any tips?”

My answer was the following:

I have found the most success using liquid gasket and following the directions (as I remember them) …
1. Clean the parts carefully
2. Put on the liquid gasket and put it on with bolts finger tight
3. Wait 24 hours
4.  Tighten to spec.

Anyone have additional thoughts, tricks or alternative ideas?